ADS1256 24-bit Delta-Sigma ADC

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ADS1256 24-bit Delta-Sigma ADC

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Part Number
ADS1256
Manufacturer
Texas Instruments
Package
SSOP-28
Category
Signal Chain
Product Type
Operational Amplifier

Quick Sourcing Note

ADS1256 from Texas Instruments is a Signal_Chain 24-bit delta-sigma ADC supplied in an SSOP-28 package. It supports 8 single-ended or 4 differential analog inputs, a programmable gain amplifier from 1 to 64, and data rates from 2.5 to 30000 SPS with a 7.68 MHz input clock. The converter specifies 24-bit resolution, 24-bit no-missing-codes operation, and up to 23 bits of noise-free resolution when the programmable filter is optimized for resolution. It operates from a 4.75 to 5.25 V analog supply and a 1.8 to 3.6 V digital supply, with an SPI-compatible, 5 V tolerant serial interface.

Specifications

TypeDescription
Part NumberADS1256
ManufacturerTexas Instruments
Product TypeOperational Amplifier
CategorySignal Chain
Package / CaseSSOP-28
Resolution24 bit; all specified conditions: AVDD=5V, DVDD=1.8V, fCLKIN=7.68MHz, PGA=1, VREF=2.5V
No Missing Codes24 bit; all data rates and PGA settings
Noise-Free ResolutionUp to 23 bits; programmable filter optimized for resolution
Data Rate2.5 to 30000 SPS; fCLKIN=7.68MHz
Full-Scale Input Voltage±2VREF/PGA V; AINP-AINN
Absolute Input Voltage, Buffer OffAGND - 0.1 to AVDD + 0.1 V; AIN0-7, AINCOM to AGND
Absolute Input Voltage, Buffer OnAGND to AVDD - 2.0 V; AIN0-7, AINCOM to AGND
Programmable Gain Amplifier1 to 64; binary gain steps
Differential Input Impedance, Buffer Off, PGA 1-16150/PGA kΩ; PGA=1, 2, 4, 8, 16
Differential Input Impedance, Buffer Off, PGA 32 or 644.7 kΩ
Differential Input Impedance, Buffer On80 MΩ; fDATA <= 50Hz
Sensor Detect Current Source, SDCS[1:0]=010.5 µA
Sensor Detect Current Source, SDCS[1:0]=102 µA
Sensor Detect Current Source, SDCS[1:0]=1110 µA
Integral Nonlinearity, PGA=1typ ±0.0003 %FSR, max ±0.0010 %FSR; differential input
Integral Nonlinearity, PGA=64typ ±0.0007 %FSR; differential input
Offset ErrorOn the level of the noise; after calibration
Offset Drift, PGA=1±100 nV/°C
Offset Drift, PGA=64±4 nV/°C
Gain Error, PGA=1±0.005 %; after calibration, buffer on
Gain Error, PGA=64±0.03 %; after calibration, buffer on
Gain Drift, PGA=1±0.8 ppm/°C
Gain Drift, PGA=64±0.8 ppm/°C
Common-Mode Rejectionmin 95 dB, typ 110 dB; fCM=60Hz, fDATA=30kSPS
AVDD Power-Supply Rejectionmin 60 dB, typ 70 dB; ±5% change in AVDD
DVDD Power-Supply Rejectiontyp 100 dB; ±10% change in DVDD
Reference Input Voltagemin 0.5 V, typ 2.5 V, max 2.6 V; VREF = VREFP - VREFN
Negative Reference Input Range, Buffer OffAGND - 0.1 to VREFP - 0.5 V
Negative Reference Input Range, Buffer OnAGND to VREFP - 0.5 V
Positive Reference Input Range, Buffer OffVREFN + 0.5 to AVDD + 0.1 V
Positive Reference Input Range, Buffer OnVREFN + 0.5 to AVDD - 2.0 V
Voltage Reference Impedance18.5 kΩ; fCLKIN=7.68MHz
Digital Input High Voltage, DIN/SCLK/CLKIN/SYNC/CS/RESETmin 0.8DVDD, max 5.25 V
Digital Input High Voltage, D0-D3min 0.8DVDD, max DVDD V
Digital Input Low VoltageDGND to 0.2DVDD V; digital inputs
Digital Output High Voltagemin 0.8DVDD V; IOH=5mA
Digital Output Low Voltagemax 0.2DVDD V; IOL=5mA
Digital Input Hysteresis0.5 V; digital inputs
Digital Input Leakage±10 µA; 0 < VDIGITAL INPUT < DVDD
Master Clock Rate, Crystalmin 2 MHz, typ 7.68 MHz, max 10 MHz; external crystal between XTAL1 and XTAL2
Master Clock Rate, External Oscillatormin 0.1 MHz, typ 7.68 MHz, max 10 MHz; oscillator driving CLKIN
Analog Supply Voltage4.75 to 5.25 V; AVDD operating supply
Digital Supply Voltage1.8 to 3.6 V; DVDD operating supply
AVDD Current, Power-Down2 µA
AVDD Current, Standby20 µA
AVDD Current, Normal, PGA=1, Buffer Offtyp 7 mA, max 10 mA
AVDD Current, Normal, PGA=64, Buffer Offtyp 16 mA, max 22 mA
AVDD Current, Normal, PGA=1, Buffer Ontyp 13 mA, max 19 mA
AVDD Current, Normal, PGA=64, Buffer Ontyp 36 mA, max 50 mA
DVDD Current, Power-Down2 µA
DVDD Current, Standby95 µA; CLKOUT off, DVDD=3.3V
DVDD Current, Normaltyp 0.9 mA, max 2 mA; CLKOUT off, DVDD=3.3V
Power Dissipation, Normaltyp 38 mW, max 57 mW; PGA=1, buffer off, DVDD=3.3V
Power Dissipation, Standby0.4 mW; DVDD=3.3V
Specified Temperature Range-40 to +85 °C; electrical characteristics specified range
Operating Temperature Range-40 to +105 °C; operating free-air temperature range
Storage Temperature Range-60 to +150 °C
Analog Input Channels8 single-ended or 4 differential inputs; ADS1256 only
Serial InterfaceSPI-compatible, 5V tolerant
Input BufferChopper-stabilized selectable buffer; analog input path
PGA Input-Referred Noise27 nV; low-noise programmable gain amplifier
SCLK Periodmin 4τCLKIN or 10τDATA; serial interface timing t1
SCLK High Pulse Widthmin 200 ns, max 9τDATA; serial interface timing t2H
SCLK Low Pulse Widthmin 200 ns; serial interface timing t2L
CS Low to First SCLK Setup Timemin 0 ns; serial interface timing t3
DIN Setup Timemin 50 ns; valid DIN to SCLK falling edge, t4
DIN Hold Timemin 50 ns; valid DIN to SCLK falling edge, t5
DOUT Propagation Delaymax 50 ns; SCLK rising edge to valid new DOUT, DOUT load=20pF || 100kΩ to DGND
DOUT Hold Timemin 0 ns; SCLK rising edge to DOUT invalid, t8
RESET/SYNC Pulse Widthmin 4τCLKIN; RESET, SYNC/PDWN pulse width t16
DRDY Update Invalid Time16τCLKIN; conversion data invalid while being updated
Maximum Junction Temperature+150 °C; absolute maximum rating
Lead Temperature+300 °C; soldering, 10 seconds
Datasheet Statusrequest_only

Product Overview

The ADS1256 is a Texas Instruments 24-bit delta-sigma ADC for Signal_Chain designs requiring multiple precision analog inputs. The device provides 8 single-ended or 4 differential inputs, a selectable chopper-stabilized input buffer, and a programmable gain amplifier with binary gain steps from 1 to 64. Its full-scale differential input range is ±2VREF/PGA, with reference input voltage specified from 0.5 V to 2.6 V and 2.5 V typical.

Conversion performance includes 24-bit resolution, no missing codes to 24 bits across all data rates and PGA settings, and up to 23 bits of noise-free resolution using the programmable filter optimized for resolution. With fCLKIN at 7.68 MHz, the data-rate range is 2.5 to 30000 SPS. Integral nonlinearity is specified at ±0.0003 %FSR typical and ±0.0010 %FSR maximum at PGA=1, and ±0.0007 %FSR typical at PGA=64.

The ADS1256 uses an SSOP-28 package and supports AVDD from 4.75 to 5.25 V with DVDD from 1.8 to 3.6 V. The SPI-compatible serial interface is 5 V tolerant, with specified SCLK, DIN, DOUT, RESET, SYNC, and DRDY timing parameters for digital integration.

Key Features

  • 24-bit resolution with no missing codes
  • 2.5 to 30000 SPS data-rate range
  • Up to 23 bits noise-free resolution
  • 8 single-ended or 4 differential inputs
  • Programmable gain amplifier from 1 to 64
  • Chopper-stabilized selectable analog input buffer
  • SPI-compatible serial interface with 5 V tolerance
  • 4.75 to 5.25 V analog supply
  • 1.8 to 3.6 V digital supply
  • SSOP-28 package for board assembly

Typical Applications

  • Precision data acquisition systems
  • Multichannel sensor measurement
  • Differential analog input measurement
  • Low-frequency high-resolution conversion
  • SPI-connected measurement modules
  • Programmable-gain signal measurement
  • Sensor detect current applications

Procurement Notes

When requesting a quote for ADS1256, buyers should confirm the manufacturer, package or case, required quantity, target date code, compliance documents, packing method, destination country and expected delivery schedule.

If alternatives are acceptable, buyers should share the approved vendor list, required electrical or optical limits, package constraints and qualification requirements. Any alternative part should be reviewed by the buyer's engineering team before production use.

For analog and signal-chain sourcing, supply voltage, bandwidth, accuracy, noise level, package, temperature grade, input/output configuration and qualification requirements should be verified before approval.

FAQ

What resolution does the ADS1256 provide?

The ADS1256 specifies 24-bit resolution under the listed conditions of AVDD=5 V, DVDD=1.8 V, fCLKIN=7.68 MHz, PGA=1, and VREF=2.5 V. It also specifies 24-bit no-missing-codes operation across all data rates and PGA settings.

How many analog inputs are available on the ADS1256?

For the ADS1256, the analog input configuration supports 8 single-ended inputs or 4 differential inputs. The input path also includes a chopper-stabilized selectable buffer and a programmable gain amplifier with binary gain steps from 1 to 64.

What supply voltages does the ADS1256 require?

The analog operating supply, AVDD, is specified from 4.75 to 5.25 V. The digital operating supply, DVDD, is specified from 1.8 to 3.6 V. Normal-mode current depends on PGA setting and whether the input buffer is enabled.

Technical Review & Sourcing Note

Prepared by LDeepAI Component Sourcing Team. Reviewed for RFQ, documentation and alternative sourcing use. Last updated: June 30, 2026.

This page is based on manufacturer datasheet information and LDeepAI sourcing review. Specifications should be verified against the official manufacturer datasheet before final procurement or design approval. Final electrical, optical and reliability approval should be confirmed by the buyer's engineering team.

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