8.3.23.1 Read Data Continuous

In the Read Data Continuous mode, the conversion data are shifted out directly from the device without the need for sending a read command. This mode is the default mode at power-on. This mode is also enabled by the RDATAC command. When DRDY goes low, indicating that new data are available, the MSB of data appears on DOUT, as shown in Figure 54. The data are normally read on the rising edge of SCLK, at the occurrence of the first falling edge of SCLK, DRDY returns high. After 32 bits of data have been shifted out, further SCLK transitions cause DOUT to go low. If desired, the read operation may be stopped at 24 bits. The data shift operation must be completed within four CLK periods before DRDY falls again or the data may be corrupted.

When a Stop Read Data Continuous command is issued, the DRDY output is blocked but the ADS1282-SP continues conversions. In stop continuous mode, the data can only be read by command.