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of A/D conversion, it is quite important to understand the signal source
type and how to choose the analog input modes: signal-ended and
differential. The ACL-8112 offers jumpers to select 16 single-ended or 8
different analog inputs.
Single-ended Mode:
The single-ended mode has only one input relative to ground and it
suitable for connecting with the
floating signal source
. The floating source
means it does not have any connection to ground. Figure 3.4 shows the
single-ended connection. Note that when more than two floating sources
are connected, the sources must be with common ground.
Figure 3.4 Floating source and single-ended
Differential input mode
The differential input mode provides two inputs that respond to the
difference signal between them. If the signal source has one side
connected to local ground, the differential mode can be used for reducing
ground loop. Figure 3.5 shows the connection of the differential input
mode. However, even if the signal source is local grounded, the single-
ended still can be used when the Vcm ( Common Mode Voltage) is very
small and the effect of ground loop can be negated.
AIHn
AILn
n = 0, ..., 8
Ground
Signal
Source
To A/D Converter
VG1
VG2
Vcm = VG1 - VG2
GND
+
-
Summary of Contents for ACL-8112 Series
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Page 40: ...32 Registers Format 1 1 1 1 1 000 Unipolar N A Table 4 2 1 Function of the Gain Control Bits ...
Page 44: ...36 Registers Format Base 14 DO15 DO14 DO13 DO12 DO11 DO10 DO9 DO8 ...
Page 46: ...38 Registers Format Base 2 Counter 2 Register R W Base 3 8254 CONTROL BYTE ...
Page 71: ...C Language Library 63 ...
Page 81: ...C Language Library 73 Example See Demo Program AD_Demo4 C ...
Page 85: ...C Language Library 77 ERR_AD_INTNotSet Example See demo program AD_Demo2 C ...
