
is a single-ended version in a small 8-pin DIP/SOIC package
and the AD7742 is a multi-channel version in a 16-pin DIP/
SOIC package. Small package, low cost, ease of use plus no
user trims required to achieve specified performance were ma-
jor design goals for these products.
The AD7742 contains an internal +2.5 V bandgap reference
and offers two differential inputs or three pseudo-differential
inputs. The AD7742 also allows the user the choice of pin-
programming the channel and gain settings.
The AD7741 accepts a single-ended analog input range from
0 V to +REF IN and the AD7742 accepts differential analog
input ranges from -REF IN to +REF IN. Both parts operate
from a single +5 V supply consuming only 30 mW.
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FEATURES
Synchronous Operation
Full-Scale Frequency (up to 3MHz) Set by External Sys-
tem Clock
F
OUT
(max) = 45% of F
CLOCK
Low Nonlinearity:0.1% at F
OUT
= 3MHz
Single +5V Supply Operation
Buffered Inputs
AD7741: Single-ended input
AD7742: 3 Pseudo-Differential inputs,
OR 2 Fully Differential inputs
Programmable Gain Front End
Selectable via Gain Select pin
On-chip +2.5V Reference Voltage (AD7742)
Internal/External Reference Option (AD7742)
No user trims required to achieve specified performance
Low Cost
Input Signal Ranges:
AD7741:
0V to +REF IN
AD7742:
Unipolar: 0V to +REF IN/Gain
Bipolar: -REF IN/Gain to +REF IN/Gain
Minimum Number of External Components required
AD7741: 8-Pin DIP, 8-Lead 0.15" wide SOIC packages
AD7742: 16-Pin DIP, 16-Lead 0.15" wide SOIC packages
APPLICATIONS
Low Cost A/D Conversion
Common-Mode Voltage Isolation
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The AD7741 and AD7742 are a new generation of synchro-
nous Voltage-to-Frequency Converters (VFC's). The AD7741
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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
1. The AD7741 is a single channel, single-ended VFC. It is
available in an 8-pin DIP and in an 0.15" wide 8-lead SOIC
package.
2. The AD7742 is a multi-channel VFC whose internal set-
tings (PGA & Channel Select) can be pin selected by tying
certain package pins high or low. It is available in a 16-pin
DIP and in an 0.15" wide 16-lead SOIC package.
3. Low Power, Single Supply Operation
The AD7741 and AD7742 operate from a single +5 V sup-
ply and consume only 30 mW.
VOLTAGE TO
FREQUENCY
CONVERTER
CLOCK
GENERATION
VIN
AD7741
VD D
REF IN
FOUT
CLK IN
CLK OUT
GND
INPUT
MUX
PGA
IN(-)
IN(+)
VOLTAGE TO
FREQUENCY
CONVERTER
CLOCK
GENERATION
2.5V BANDGAP
REFERENCE
IN 1
IN 2
IN 3
IN 4
A0
A1
G0
AD7742
VDD
REF IN
REF OUT
FOUT
UNI/BIP
CLK IN
CLK OUT
GND