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Digital output
Ideal A/D conversion
characteristic
Nonlinearity
error
Analog
input voltage
Offset error
Actual A/D conversion
characteristic
Full-scale error
Figure 16-5 A/D Conversion Accuracy Definitions (2)
16.6 Usage Notes
16.6.1 Permissible Signal Source Impedance
This LSI's analog input is designed such that conversion precision is guaranteed for an input signal
for which the signal source impedance is 5 kΩ or less. This specification is provided to enable the
A/D converter's sample-and-hold circuit input capacitance to be charged within the sampling time;
if the sensor output impedance exceeds 5 kΩ, charging may be insufficient and it may not be
possible to guarantee A/D conversion precision. However, for A/D conversion in single mode with
a large capacitance provided externally, the input load will essentially comprise only the internal
input resistance of 10 kΩ, and the signal source impedance is ignored. However, as a low-pass
filter effect is obtained in this case, it may not be possible to follow an analog signal with a large
differential coefficient (e.g., 5 mV/µs or greater) (see figure 16-6). When converting a high-speed
analog signal or converting in scan mode, a low-impedance buffer should be inserted.
16.6.2 Influences on Absolute Precision
Adding capacitance results in coupling with GND, and therefore noise in GND may adversely
affect absolute precision. Be sure to make the connection to an electrically stable GND.
Care is also required to ensure that filter circuits do not interfere with digital signals or act as
antennas on the mounting board.