TC7129
4-1/2 Digit Analog-to-Digital Converters with
On-Chip LCD Drivers
Features:
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Count Resolution: ±19,999
Resolution on 200 mV Scale: 10
μV
True Differential Input and Reference
Low Power Consumption: 500
μA
at 9V
Direct LCD Driver for 4-1/2 Digits, Decimal Points,
Low Battery Indicator, and Continuity Indicator
Overrange and Underrange Outputs
Range Select Input: 10:1
High Common Mode Rejection Ratio: 110 dB
External Phase Compensation Not Required
General Description:
The TC7129 is a 4-1/2 digit Analog-to-Digital Converter
(ADC) that directly drives a multiplexed Liquid Crystal
Display (LCD). Fabricated in high-performance, low-
power CMOS, the TC7129 ADC is designed specifi-
cally for high-resolution, battery-powered digital multi-
meter applications. The traditional dual-slope method
of A/D conversion has been enhanced with a succes-
sive integration technique to produce readings accu-
rate to better than 0.005% of full-scale and resolution
down to 10
μV
per count.
The TC7129 includes features important to multimeter
applications. It detects and indicates low battery condi-
tion. A continuity output drives an annunciator on the
display and can be used with an external driver to sound
an audible alarm. Overrange and underrange outputs,
along with a range-change input, provide the ability to
create auto-ranging instruments. For snapshot read-
ings, the TC7129 includes a latch-and-hold input to
freeze the present reading. This combination of features
makes the TC7129 the ideal choice for full-featured
multimeter and digital measurement applications.
Applications:
• Full-Featured Multimeters
• Digital Measurement Devices
Device Selection Table
Package
Code
TC7129CPL
TC7129CKW
TC7129CLW
Pin
Layout
Normal
Formed
–
Package
40-Pin PDIP
44-Pin PQFP
44-Pin PLCC
Temperature
Range
0°C to +70°C
0°C to +70°C
0°C to +70°C
Typical Application
Low Battery
Continuity
V+
5 pF
20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
TC7129
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
120 kHz
330 kΩ
*
0.1 µF
1 µF
150 kΩ
+
+
0.1
µF
10 pF
20
kΩ
0.1 µF
V+
10 kΩ
9V
–
100 kΩ
+
V
IN
*Note:
RC network between pins 26 and 28 is not required.
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2006 Microchip Technology Inc.
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