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Negative differential analog signal inputs with Single Power Supply

Category: Hardware
Product Number: ADG726

Hello,

would it be possible to input into the multiplexer a negative differential voltage signal (from a thermoucouple measuring low negative voltages : mVs) even though it is powered by a single power supply (Vdd +5V and Vss=GND) ?

I know that in the specs the input analog signal qhould be between 0 and VDD :

but the the maximum rating  allows -0.3 Vss:

Would multiplexing thermoucples with negative voltages as low as -10mVs be an issue in Single Suply power ?

Thank you in advance for your help !

  • Hi  ,

    Please note that the signal range of the ADG726 at a negative supply can reach as low as -0.3 V due to the internal protection diodes, even when it is used in a single supply configuration.

    Could you confirm if -10 mV is the maximum? If so, that would be acceptable.

    Best regards,
    Christian

  • Hello Christian,

    Thank you for your quick response !

    Yes i can confirm to you that itw won't exced the -10mV.

    And I have another question please in this scope:

    I'm planning to use this multiplexer in a circuit similar to the one in the CN0354 evaluation board (instead of using the ADG1609 mux I'll use the ADG726):

    However I don't understant why there is no anti alyasing filter and a buffer at the input of the mux (between the thermocouples and the mux).

    wouldn't that reduce the kickback effect due to the mux and also filter out the input ?

    It would be very kind of you to clarify that.

    Thank you in advance !