Simple Analog to Digital Converter
Normally analogue-to-digital con-verter (ADC) needs interfacing through a
microprocessor to convert analogue data into digital format. This requires
hardware and necessary software, resulting in increased complexity and hence the
total cost.
The circuit of A-to-D converter shown here is configured around ADC 0808,
avoiding the use of a microprocessor. The ADC 0808 is an 8-bit A-to-D converter,
having data lines D0-D7. It works on the principle of successive approximation.
It has a total of eight analogue input channels, out of which any one can be
selected using address lines A, B and C. Here, in this case, input channel IN0
is selected by grounding A, B and C address lines.
Usually the control signals EOC (end of conversion), SC (start conversion), ALE
(address latch enable) and OE (output enable) are interfaced by means of a
microprocessor. However, the circuit shown here is built to operate in its
continuous mode without using any microprocessor. Therefore the input control
signals ALE and OE, being active-high, are tied to Vcc (+5 volts). The input
control signal SC, being active-low, initiates start of conversion at falling
edge of the pulse, whereas the output signal EOC becomes high after completion
of digitisation. This EOC output is coupled to SC input, where falling edge of
EOC output acts as SC input to direct the ADC to start the conversion.
As the conversion starts, EOC signal goes high. At next clock pulse EOC output
again goes low, and hence SC is enabled to start the next conversion. Thus, it
provides continuous 8-bit digital output corresponding to instantaneous value of
analogue input. The maximum level of analogue input voltage should be
appropriately scaled down below positive reference (+5V) level.
The ADC 0808 IC requires clock signal of typically 550 kHz, which can be easily
derived from an astable multivibrator constructed using 7404 inverter gates. In
order to visualise the digital output, the row of eight LEDs (LED1 through LED8)
have been used, wherein each LED is connected to respective data lines D0
through D7. Since ADC works in the continuous mode, it displays digital output
as soon as analogue input is applied. The decimal equivalent digital output
value D for a given analogue input voltage Vin can be calculated from the
relationship
Title: Simple Analog to Digital Converter
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Published on: 2005-02-01
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