Texas Instruments provides a recommended layout and routing guide in the ADS7038 application note (SLAA745). It's essential to follow this guide to ensure optimal performance and minimize noise coupling.
The ADS7038IRTET does not require calibration. It has an internal calibration circuit that ensures accurate performance over temperature and voltage. However, if you need to perform system-level calibration, you can use the offset and gain adjustment registers to trim the output.
The ADS7038IRTET has a maximum sampling rate of 1 MSPS. However, the actual sampling rate may be limited by the system's clock frequency, analog input bandwidth, and digital interface throughput.
Yes, the ADS7038IRTET has a REF_IN pin that allows you to connect an external reference voltage. This can be useful if you need to match the ADC's reference voltage to a specific system requirement or to improve accuracy.
The ADS7038IRTET outputs 12-bit digital data in a serial format. You'll need to use a microcontroller or FPGA to receive and process the data. Texas Instruments provides example code and interface guidelines in the ADS7038 datasheet and application notes.