NXP Semiconductors NAFEx88 Analog Front End ICs

NXP Semiconductors NAFEx88 Analog Front End (AFE) ICs are highly configurable industrial-grade 8-channel universal input ICs that meet high-precision measurement requirements. These AFE ICs integrate low-leakage, High-Voltage (HV) fast multiplexers, low-offset and low-drift Programmable Gain Amplifiers (PGA), and buffers. The NAFEx88 AFE ICs are equipped with various diagnostic and supply supervisory circuitry for condition monitoring and anomaly detection. These AFE ICs feature a high data-rate 24-bit Delta-Sigma Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC), precise voltage and current excitation source, and low-drift voltage reference. The NAFEx88 AFE ICs provide two precise calibration voltage sources for ease of end-to-end system self-calibration and predictive maintenance. 

The NAFE13388/NAFE73388 ICs are factory-calibrated and the NAFE13188 IC is non-factory-calibrated. Typical applications include data acquisition systems, industrial automation and process control, PLC, and DCS I/O modules.

Features

  • Eight configurable HV inputs:
    • Up to ±25V for single-ended or differential ranges
    • Independent configurations for voltage, current, resistance, Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD), and thermocouple
    • Overvoltage protected up to ±36V for less than one hour
  • High accuracy:
    • 0.005%FS accuracy at room after user calibration
    • 0.1%FS accuracy over -25°C to 105°C temperature range
  • System calibration: 
    • End-to-end calibration with integrated precise voltage sources
    • Accurate factory-calibrated products available
  • ±3°C internal temperature sensor
  • Precise excitation voltage and current sources
  • 0.2% internal oscillator accuracy at room temperature
  • Diagnostic system for fault detection and prediction
  • CRC error detection
  • Ten GPIOs
  • 32MHz SPI interface
  • Robust 7.5kV HBM ESD and IEC61000-4-5 2kV surge protection
  • Power supply:
    • High Voltage (HV): ±7V to ±24V
    • Low Voltage (LV): 3.3V
  • -40°C to 125°C operating temperature range
  • 64 pin, 9mm x 9mm x 0.85mm HVQFN package
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Specifications

  • NAFE73388 IC:
    • Fast data rates:
      • 15SPS to 576kSPS
      • 17-bit ENOB at 144kSPS
    • 160mW low power consumption
  • NAFE13388/NAFE13188 IC:
    • Fast data rates:
      • 7.5SPS to 288kSPS
      • 17-bit ENOB at 72kSPS
    • 150mW low power consumption

Applications

  • Data acquisition system
  • Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and DCS I/O modules
  • Industrial automation and process control

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Block Diagram - NXP Semiconductors NAFEx88 Analog Front End ICs

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