AD7400A: Can this device accept both differential and single ended inputs, datasheet is not clear?

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AD7400A:  Can this device accept both differential and single ended inputs, datasheet is not clear?

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 The AD7400A specifies an analog input range of +/- 200mV and a specified full range of +/- 320mV, which I interpret as a bipolar input. When looking at the abs max ratings, it can only be on the negative side GND - 0.3V. 
 
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 1. The part can accept the differential signal with +/- 250 mV applied to both Vin + and Vin &ndash; (but input signals are out of phase). The specifications are guaranteed for SE mode as you have highlighted. This is mainly because the end application is mainly SE and not differential. Fig 21 applies to SE and diff 2. The Common mode Voltage Range while not specified, is -0.1v to 0.4V. However, for the AD7400 In terms of the common mode range, there are two inherent limits as far as the inputs go. i) The analogue input is not permitted to go to less than -250mV or greater than +0.5V with respect to GND1 ii) Additionally, neither input can be further than 250mV away from the other input for specified performance. In terms of the common-mode voltage, the user can choose whatever value he or she pleases so long as it doesn't break the rules outlined previously. In production test we ground Vin- and drive Vin+ with a 200mV/250mV peak sinewave to derive the specs in the datasheet, thus meeting both criteria.

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