3069RF-ZTAT Datasheet, PDF (582/1003 Pages) Renesas Technology Corp – RENESAS 16-BIT SINGLE-CHIP MICROCOMPUTER

Digital
output
Ideal A/D
conversion
characteristic
Full-scale
error
Nonlinearity
error
Actual A/D conversion
characteristic
Offset error
FS
Analog input
voltage
Figure 15.10 A/D Converter Accuracy Definitions (2)
7. Allowable Signal-Source Impedance: The analog inputs of the H8/3069R are designed to
assure accurate conversion of input signals with a signal-source impedance not exceeding 10
kΩ. The reason for this rating is that it enables the input capacitor in the sample-and-hold
circuit in the A/D converter to charge within the sampling time. If the sensor output impedance
exceeds 10 kΩ, charging may be inadequate and the accuracy of A/D conversion cannot be
guaranteed.
If a large external capacitor is provided in single mode, then the internal 10-kΩ input
resistance becomes the only significant load on the input. In this case the impedance of the
signal source is not a problem.
A large external capacitor, however, acts as a low-pass filter. This may make it impossible to
track analog signals with high dv/dt (e.g. a variation of 5 mV/µs) (figure 15.11). To convert
high-speed analog signals or to use scan mode, insert a low-impedance buffer.
8. Effect on Absolute Accuracy: Attaching an external capacitor creates a coupling with ground,
so if there is noise on the ground line, it may degrade absolute accuracy. The capacitor must be
connected to an electrically stable ground, such as AV_SS.
If a filter circuit is used, be careful of interference with digital signals on the same board, and
make sure the circuit does not act as an antenna.
Rev. 5.0, 09/04, page 560 of 978