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TINA/Spice/ADS8325: Input Circuit TINA Simulation

Part Number: ADS8325
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: TINA-TI,

Tool/software: TINA-TI or Spice Models

Dear Team,

May I know if there is ADS8325 input circuit in TINA simulation available? I would like to use op amp circuits and see if it can drive the ADC.

Thank you!

Regards,

Ting

  • Hello,

    Unfortunately there is not a TINA spice model for this device.

    To verify that an input driving circuit can drive the SAR, you can create the sample and hold circuitry of the SAR. There is a video in TI Precision Labs that can walk you through creating this: SAR ADC Input Driver Design

    For the ADS8325, the internal sample and hold cap is 25pF, the minimum acquisition time is 3 CLK cycle, and maximum conversion time is 12 CLK cycles. I would suggest using the fastest clock to measure for worst case.

    Also what is helpful is the Analog Eng Calculator, to start your search for a driving amplifier.

    Inputting the information into the ADC SAR Drive section, this will give you acceptable RC values and a bandwidth requirement of 10MHz bandwidth for the driving amplifier

    Regards, Cynthia