ADC3664: ADC3664 Test Pattern output in default state(14-bit ,2-wire)

Part Number: ADC3664
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: ADC3644

Hello,

I am bringing up the ADC3644 in its default configuration and operating it in 14-bit, 2-wire output mode as defined in the datasheet. As part of initial bring-up and interface verification, I would like to use the internal test pattern functionality to generate known and deterministic output data.

While the datasheet describes the relevant registers, the details around test pattern configuration and the resulting output format in 14-bit 2-wire mode are somewhat confusing, making it difficult to correlate register settings with expected output behavior. 

I am looking for guidance on the appropriate values for registers 0x14, 0x15, and 0x16 (Test Pattern Registers) that will produce well-defined test patterns in this mode, along with the corresponding expected 14-bit output sequences on the data bus. This information would allow me to confirm correct SPI programming, output formatting, and data capture logic

Thank you for your support. 
Regards,
Fenil

  • Hi Fenil,

    Below is an exerpt from the datasheet showing the output data format of the ADC3644 in the default 14-bit, 2-wire mode.

    The custom pattern register is 18 bits wide, and is MSB aligned. This means that in 14-bit mode, the 14 most significant bits are output on the data bus. The same custom pattern is used for both channel A and channel B Below is a table I put together showing how each bit of the CUSTOM PAT register corresponds to each output data bit in 14, 16, and 18 bit output resolution.

    You should be able to use these two images to determine what the output will look like based on the value programmed to the CUSTOM PAT register.

    Best,

    Luke Allen