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At the same time the converter is performing a conversion on a channel from one bank of multiplexers,
the second multiplexer bank is used to select the channel for the next conversion. This configuration al-
lows the buffer amplifier for the second multiplexer bank to fully settle while a conversion is being per-
formed on the channel from the first multiplexer bank. The multiplexer on the output of the buffer amplifier
and the CONV signal can be changed at the same time in this configuration. This multiplexing architec-
ture allows for maximum multiplexing throughput from the A/D converter. The following figure depicts the
recommended analog input amplifier circuit.
CH1
B1+
B2+
SW2
B1-
B2-
CH2
CH3
C1+
C2+
SW3
C1-
C2-
CH4
49.9
47pF
4.99k
4700pF
C0G
49.9
47pF
4.99k
4700pF
C0G
49.9
47pF
4.99k
4700pF
C0G
49.9
47pF
4.99k
4700pF
C0G
CS556x
A1+
AIN+
A2+
SW1
A1-
AIN-
A2-
CONV
SW1
SW2
SW3
Select A1
Select B1
Select C1
Select A2
Select B2
Select A1
Select C2
Select A2
Select B1
Select A1
Select C1
Convert on CH1 Convert on CH3 Convert on CH2 Convert on CH4 Convert on CH1
Figure 23. More Complex Multiplexing Scheme
3.13 Synchronizing Multiple Converters
Many measurement systems have multiple converters that need to operate synchronously. The convert-
ers should all be driven from the same master clock. In this configuration, the converters will convert syn-
chronously if the same CONV signal is used to drive all the converters, and CONV falls on a falling edge
of MCLK. If CONV is held low continuously, reset (RST) can be used to synchronize multiple converters
if RST is released on a falling edge of MCLK.
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