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AD5940

High Precision, Impedance, and Electrochemical Front End

The AD5940 is a high precision, impedance, and electrochemical front end from Analog Devices. View the full AD5940 datasheet below including key specifications, pinout, absolute maximum ratings.

Manufacturer

Analog Devices

Category

High Precision, Impedance, and Electrochemical Front End

Package

56-Ball WLCSP (4.16 mm x 3.56 mm), 48-Lead LFCSP (7mm x 7mm x 0.75mm w/ EP)

Key Specifications

ParameterValue
Sram Size6 kB
Adc Resolution16-bit
Adc Sample Rate800 kSPS to 1.6 MSPS
Package Dimensions3.6 mm × 4.2 mm
Supply Voltage Range2.8 V to 3.6 V
Communication InterfaceSPI
High Speed Tia Bandwidth0.015 Hz to 200 kHz
High Speed Dac Resolution12-bit
Low Power Dac Output Range0.2 V to 2.4 V
High Speed Dac Output Range±607 mV
Internal Reference Voltages1.82 V, 2.5 V
Operating Temperature Range-40°C to +85°C
Tia Current Measurement Range50 pA to 3 mA
Low Power Dac Vbias0 Resolution12-bit
Low Power Dac Vzero0 Resolution6-bit
Operating Current Ultralow Power1 μA
Potentiostat Channel Current Consumption6.5 μA

Overview

Part: AD5940/AD5941

Type: High Precision, Impedance, and Electrochemical Front End

Description: High precision, impedance, and electrochemical front end with a 16-bit ADC offering 800 kSPS and 1.6 MSPS options, dual DACs, integrated potentiostat and TIA, and an SPI serial interface.

Operating Conditions:

  • Supply voltage: 2.8 V to 3.6 V
  • Operating temperature: -40°C to +85°C (AD5940/AD5941), -40°C to +105°C (AD5941W)
  • ADC sample rates: 800 kSPS and 1.6 MSPS

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Not explicitly stated in the provided text.

Key Specs:

  • ADC Resolution: 16-bit
  • ADC Sample Rate: 800 kSPS / 1.6 MSPS options
  • Low Power DAC Output Range: 0.2 V to 2.4 V
  • High Speed DAC Output Range: ±607 mV
  • Low Power TIA Current Range: 50 pA to 3 mA
  • Ultra low power consumption: 1 μA
  • High Speed TIA Bandwidth: 0.015 Hz up to 200 kHz
  • Potentiostat Channel Current Consumption: 6.5 μA (powered on, other blocks in hibernate)

Features:

  • 16-bit ADC with both 800 kSPS and 1.6 MSPS options
  • Voltage, current, and impedance measurement capability
  • Dual output voltage DAC with an output range of 0.2 V to 2.4 V
  • Ultra low power: 1 μA
  • 1 low power, low noise potentiostat amplifier
  • 1 low noise, low power TIA, suitable for measuring sensor current output (50 pA to 3 mA range)
  • Digital waveform generator for sinusoid and trapezoid waveforms
  • Complex impedance measurement (DFT) engine
  • SPI serial input/output
  • Hibernate mode with low power DAC and potentiostat amplifier powered up to maintain sensor bias

Applications:

  • Electrochemical measurements
  • Electrochemical gas sensor measurements
  • Potentiostat/amperometric/voltammetry/cyclic voltammetry
  • Bioimpedance applications (Skin impedance, Body impedance, Continuous glucose monitoring)
  • Battery impedance

Package:

  • AD5940: 3.6 mm × 4.2 mm, 56-ball WLCSP
  • AD5941: 7 mm × 7 mm, 48-lead LFCSP

Features

  • Analog input
  • 16-bit ADC with both 800 kSPS and 1.6 MSPS options
  • Voltage, current, and impedance measurement capability
  • Internal and external current and voltage channels
  • Ultralow leakage switch matrix and input mux
  • Input buffers and programmable gain amplifier
  • Voltage DACs
  • Dual output voltage DAC with an output range of 0.2 V to 2.4 V
  • 12-bit V BIAS0 output to bias potentiostat
  • 6-bit V ZERO0 output to bias TIA
  • Ultra low power: 1 μA
  • 1 high speed, 12-bit DAC
  • Output range from high-speed DAC (HSDAC): ±607 mV
  • Programmable gain amplifier on HSDAC output with gain settings of 2 and 0.05
  • Amplifiers, accelerators, and references
  • 1 low power, low noise potentiostat amplifier suitable for potentiostat bias in electrochemical sensing
  • 1 low noise, low power TIA, suitable for measuring sensor current output
  • 50 pA to 3 mA range
  • Programmable load and gain resistors for sensor output
  • Analog hardware accelerators
  • Digital waveform generator
  • Receive filters
  • Complex impedance measurement (DFT) engine
  • 1 high speed TIA to handle wide bandwidth input signals from 0.015 Hz up to 200 kHz
  • Digital waveform generator for generation of sinusoid and trapezoid waveforms
  • 2.5 V and 1.82 V internal reference voltage sources
  • System level power savings
  • Fast power-up and power-down analog blocks for duty cycling
  • Programmable AFE sequencer to minimize workload of host controller
  • 6 kB SRAM to preprogram AFE sequences
  • Ultra low power potentiostat channel: 6.5 μA of current consumption when powered on and all other blocks in hibernate mode
  • Smart sensor synchronization and data collection
  • Cycle accurate control of sensor measurement
  • Sequencer controlled GPIOs

Applications

  • Electrochemical measurements
  • Electrochemical gas sensor measurements
  • Potentiostat/amperometric/voltammetry/cyclic voltammetry
  • Bioimpedance applications
  • Skin impedance
  • Body impedance
  • Continuous glucose monitoring
  • Battery impedance

Pin Configuration

AD5940 56-ball WLCSP Pinout

Pin NumberPin NameTypeDescription
A1AFE4AnalogAnalog Front-End 4
A2AFE3AnalogAnalog Front-End 3
A3AIN2AnalogAnalog Input 2
A4AVDDSupplyAnalog Supply Voltage
A5VREF_1V82Analog1.82 V Voltage Reference
A6SE0AnalogSense Electrode 0
A7CE0AnalogCounter Electrode 0
A8RE0AnalogReference Electrode 0
B1RCAL1AnalogCalibration Resistor 1
B2AFE1AnalogAnalog Front-End 1
B3AIN1AnalogAnalog Input 1
B4AIN4/LPF0AnalogAnalog Input 4 / Low-Pass Filter 0
B5AIN3/BUF_VREF1V8AnalogAnalog Input 3 / Buffer VREF 1.8 V
B6DE0AnalogDrive Electrode 0
B7VZERO0AnalogZero Voltage Reference 0
B8RC0_1AnalogRC Filter 0, Capacitor 1
C1RCAL0AnalogCalibration Resistor 0
C2AFE2AnalogAnalog Front-End 2
C3DNCDo Not Connect
C4AGNDGroundAnalog Ground
C6RC0_2AnalogRC Filter 0, Capacitor 2
C7VBIAS0AnalogBias Voltage 0
C8RC0_0AnalogRC Filter 0, Capacitor 0
D1VBIAS_CAPAnalogBias Voltage Capacitor
D2AIN0AnalogAnalog Input 0
D3DNCDo Not Connect
D5AGND_REFGroundAnalog Ground Reference
D6GPIO1Digital I/OGeneral-Purpose I/O 1
D7VREF_2V5Analog2.5 V Voltage Reference
D8AVDD_REGSupplyAnalog Supply Voltage Regulated
E1GPIO2Digital I/OGeneral-Purpose I/O 2
E3AGNDGroundAnalog Ground
E4DGNDGroundDigital Ground
E5DGNDGroundDigital Ground
E6DGNDGroundDigital Ground
E7MOSIDigital InputMaster Out, Slave In (SPI)
E8MISODigital OutputMaster In, Slave Out (SPI)
F1RESETDigital InputReset
F2AVDDSupplyAnalog Supply Voltage
F3DVDDSupplyDigital Supply Voltage
F5GPIO0Digital I/OGeneral-Purpose I/O 0
F7CSDigital I/OChip Select
F8SCLKDigital InputSerial Clock (SPI)
G1DNCDo Not Connect
G2IOVDDSupplyI/O Supply Voltage
G3DVDD_REG_1V8AnalogDigital Supply Voltage Regulated 1.8 V
G5XTALIDigital InputCrystal Oscillator Input
G6XTALODigital OutputCrystal Oscillator Output
G8DNCDo Not Connect

Notes

  • Pin configuration extracted from AD5940 ball-side-down (BGA) view diagram.
  • Pins C5, E2, F4, F6, G4, G7 are listed in the AD5941 variant but marked as N/A for AD5940; these pins are not included in the AD5940 pinout.
  • D3 and C3 are both marked DNC in the source table; D3 is confirmed in the diagram.
  • Color coding in the diagram: Analog Power/Ground (light blue), Digital Power/Ground (yellow), Analog Reference (orange), XTALs (red), GPIO (yellow).
  • SPI interface: MOSI (E7), MISO (E8), SCLK (F8), CS (F7).

Absolute Maximum Ratings

ParameterRating
AVDD to AGND-0.3 V to +3.9 V
DVDD to DGND-0.3 V to +3.9 V
IOVDD to DGND-0.3 V to +3.9 V
Analog Input Voltage to AGND-0.3 V to AVDD +0.3 V
Digital Input Voltage to DGND-0.3 V to DVDD +0.3 V
Digital Output Voltage to DGND-0.3 V to DVDD +0.3 V
AGND to DGND-0.3 V to +0.3 V
Total GPIOx Pins Current
Positive0 mA to 30 mA
Negative-30 mA to 0 mA
Storage Temperature Range-65°C to +150°C
Operating Temperature Range
AD5940/AD5941-40°C to +85°C
AD5941W-40°C to +105°C
Reflow Profile
Moisture Sensitivity Level 3 (MSL3)J-STD 020E (JEDEC)
Junction Temperature150°C
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Human Body Model (HBM)4 kV
Field Induced Charged Device Model (FICDM)750 V
Machine Model (MM)100 V

Stresses at or above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the product. This is a stress rating only; functional operation of the product at these or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational section of this specification is not implied. Operation beyond the maximum operating conditions for extended periods may affect product reliability.

Thermal Information

Thermal performance is directly linked to printed circuit board (PCB) design and operating environment. Close attention to PCB thermal design is required.

θ JA is the natural convection junction to ambient thermal resistance measured in a one cubic foot sealed enclosure.

θ JC is the junction to case thermal resistance.

Ordering Information

ModelTemperature RangePackage DescriptionPacking Quantity
AD5940BCBZ-RL-40°C to +85°C56-Ball WLCSP (4.16 mm x 3.56 mm)Reel, 5000
AD5940BCBZ-RL7-40°C to +85°C56-Ball WLCSP (4.16 mm x 3.56 mm)Reel, 1500
AD5941BCPZ-40°C to +85°C48-Lead LFCSP (7mm x 7mm x 0.75mm w/ EP)
AD5941BCPZ-RL7-40°C to +85°C48-Lead LFCSP (7mm x 7mm x 0.75mm w/ EP)Reel, 750
AD5941WBCPZ-RL7-40°C to +105°C48-Lead LFCSP (7mm x 7mm x 0.75mm w/ EP)Reel, 750

Related Variants

The following components are covered by the same datasheet.

Part NumberManufacturerPackage
AD5940BCBZ-RLAnalog Devices
AD5940BCBZ-RL7Analog Devices56-Ball WLCSP (4.16 mm x 3.56 mm)
AD5941Analog Devices
AD594XAnalog Devices
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