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Reference Input Drift

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The user inquired about the reference input current drift of the AD4195-4 for ratiometric RTD measurements, noting it is significantly higher than the AD7124-4. The support engineer confirmed the datasheet values are correct, attributing the higher drift to the AD4195-4's higher clock rate and ODRs. If the AD7124-4 meets the required ODR, it is recommended over the AD4195-4 for 4-wire ratiometric RTD applications. The user considered using an external buffer like the AD4523-1 as an alternative solution.
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Category: Datasheet/Specs
Product Number: AD4195-4

I am evaluating AD4195-4 for ratiometric RTD measurements (Pt100). The datasheet (Rev. 0) lists a reference input current (with full buffers enabled) of ±55 nA and a drift of 1.25 nA/°C. When using 250 μA or 500 μA excitation current, the input current drift easily dominates over other drift error sources (for ±2ppm/°C reference resistors). For comparison, the AIN input current drift is listed as 70 pA/°C, and the reference input current drift of the older AD7124-4 is 10 pA/°C.

Are the datasheet values of AD4195-4 correct? Despite the improvements in gain error drift, INL, etc. over AD7124-4, the reference input current drift seems to make it worse for 4-wire ratiometric RTD.

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