====== Pmod AD2 Reference Manual ======

The Digilent %%Pmod AD2%% (Revision A) is a four channel, 12-bit analog-to-digital converter powered by the [[http://www.analog.com/static/imported-files/data_sheets/AD7991_7995_7999.pdf|AD7991]] from Analog Devices.

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== Download This Reference Manual == 
  * {{:reference:pmod:pmodad2:pmodad2_rm.pdf| PDF}}

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===== Features =====
  * Up to four 12-bit analog to digital converter channels
  * On-board 2.048 V voltage reference
  * Jumper selectable reference input
  * Small PCB size for flexible designs 1.0 in × 0.8 in (2.5 cm × 2.0 cm)
  * 2x4-pin connector with I2C interface
  * Library and example code available in resource center




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=====Functional Description =====
The %%Pmod AD2%% utilizes [[http://www.analog.com/static/imported-files/data_sheets/AD7991_7995_7999.pdf|Analog Devices 
AD7991]] to provide up to four channels of 12-bit analog-to-digital conversion. 

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===== Interfacing with the Pmod=====
The %%Pmod AD2%% communicates with the host board via the [[pmod:communication_protocols:i2c|I²C protocol]]. System boards are able to call the Pmod by sending out the device address of 0b0101000 followed by the appropriate read or write bit. If a write bit is chosen, users may then configure the on-board chip to only use certain channels or may immediately start reading the 12 bits of data from the 16 bit data register if the read bit is sent. 

Unlike other devices that use I²C no addresses are associated with these two registers; only the read/write bit at the end of the slave address distinguishes between the two registers. By default all four channels have analog-to-digital conversions performed on them sequentially with the supply voltage VCC acting as the voltage reference for the %%ADC%%.

After each conversion is performed, the device places itself into power-down mode. Upon a read command, the device will wake itself up and prepare for a conversion which takes approximately 0.6 μs. The actual conversion process takes approximately 1.0 μs.

==== Pinout Description Table ====
^  Pin  ^  Signal  ^  Description             ^
|  1 & 5   |  SCL  |  Serial Clock            |
|  2 & 6   |  SDA  |  Serial Data             |
|  3 & 7   |  GND  |  Power Supply Ground     |
|  4 & 8   |  VCC  |  Power Supply (3.3V/5V)  |

Any external power applied to the %%Pmod AD2%% must be within 2.7V and 5.5V; however, it is recommended that Pmod is operated at 3.3V.
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===== Physical Dimensions =====
The pins on the pin header are spaced 100 mil apart. The PCB is 1 inch long on the sides parallel to the pins on the pin header and 0.8 inches long on the sides perpendicular to the pin header.
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===== Additional Information =====
The schematics of the %%Pmod AD2%% are available {{reference:pmod:pmodad2:pmodad2_sch.pdf|here}}. Additional information about the %%ADC%% including communication modes and specific timings of the chip can be found by checking out its datasheet [[http://www.analog.com/static/imported-files/data_sheets/AD7991_7995_7999.pdf|here]]. 

Example code demonstrating how to get information from the %%Pmod AD2%% can be found [[pmod:pmodad2:start#example_projects|here]]. 

If you have any questions or comments about the %%Pmod AD2%%, feel free to post them under the appropriate section ("Add-on Boards") of the [[https://forum.digilent.com/|Digilent Forum]].