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signal multiplexing problem with A/D converter

Hi,
I am using 8-channel 4051 multiplexer,the o/p of this is connected to CS5532(24 bit sigma delta A/D converter).
when only a single channel is selected and converted by the adc it works properly.

when more than 1 channel is selected(sequentially ch1-ch2-ch1-..)the effect of 1 signal change is reflected on the other channel o/p as well and vice versa.
To avoid this as per the application note i am already rejecting the first five conversions to flush out the residues of previous channel,but this does not solve the problem.

please help me with your ideas /suggestions to understand/solve this problem.

sujit

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  • As for the precision /resolution part , i don't think it will be a problem for the present application as i am already able to get a stable count for the single channel
    if the stable count is off, where is the precision

    could you please explain (with an example if possible), the difference between precision and resolution.Thanks.
    Ok, to make it easy we make scale that is full scale at 65.536 kg.

    You put a weight of 30,270 kg on the scale and get a count of 30127, when you put a weight of 30.271 kg on the scale you get a count of 30128.

    The difference between 30,127 and 30,128 is the resolution (1g), the difference between 30.270 and 30.127 (143g) is the precision (error)

    the resolution is 'automatic' the precision is a ***.

    A scale that is precise to 5 decimal digits will cost you a minimum of $10.000 a scale with a resolution of 6 decimal digits can be had for $100

    Erik

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  • As for the precision /resolution part , i don't think it will be a problem for the present application as i am already able to get a stable count for the single channel
    if the stable count is off, where is the precision

    could you please explain (with an example if possible), the difference between precision and resolution.Thanks.
    Ok, to make it easy we make scale that is full scale at 65.536 kg.

    You put a weight of 30,270 kg on the scale and get a count of 30127, when you put a weight of 30.271 kg on the scale you get a count of 30128.

    The difference between 30,127 and 30,128 is the resolution (1g), the difference between 30.270 and 30.127 (143g) is the precision (error)

    the resolution is 'automatic' the precision is a ***.

    A scale that is precise to 5 decimal digits will cost you a minimum of $10.000 a scale with a resolution of 6 decimal digits can be had for $100

    Erik

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  • Eric, I am new to development using the CS5532 for a weighing scales and would be greatful if you could guide on how about going with it. I am using a 1mv/V tedea huntleigh loadcell with a total capacity of 600gms and looking to measure 10mg. ie a total of 60K external counts.

    thnks
    Singh

  • if you could guide on how about going with it. I am using a 1mv/V tedea huntleigh loadcell with a total capacity of 600gms and looking to measure 10mg. ie a total of 60K external counts.
    that is 16 bits of precision, it IS achievable, the cheapest industrial scale I know of that is that precise cost about $8000 and the manual states "calibrate before each weighing".

    To get to 16 bits will probably require a 6 or 8 layer board, an autocalibration wiight and circuit. a thermal chanber for some of the components, 4 to 7 ultra stable power supplies, a lot of isolation between analog and digital .....

    as I said in an earlier post
    PPS: if you have any hope of getting above 12 bits (again precision, not resolution) with 'economy' (no 4 layer board etc) I am sorry, but I have to crush that hope.

    Erik