Data Acquisition - ADCs/DACs

Data Acquisition - ADCs/DACs - Special Purpose

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
LTC1290DISW#PBF Analog Devices, Inc.	IC DAS/ADC 12BIT 50K 20SOIC	12
MAX15501GTJ+ Maxim Integrated	IC CONDITIONER 32TQFN	420
AMC1035D Texas Instruments	IC MODULATOR 16BIT 8SOIC	1297
CS5345-CQZ Cirrus Logic	ADC, DELTA	5327
AD1851RZ Analog Devices, Inc.	IC DAC/AUDIO 16BIT 16SOIC	296
ADV7128KR30 Analog Devices, Inc.	10-BIT VIDEO DAC	1508
MAX197BEWI+ Maxim Integrated	IC DAS 12BIT 100K 28SOIC	132725
ADS7869IPZTRG4 Texas Instruments	IC MOTOR CNTRL 12BIT 1M 100TQFP	0
MAX161ACWI+ Maxim Integrated	IC DAS 8BIT 50K 28SOIC	1850
MSC1201Y3RHHT Texas Instruments	8-BIT, FLASH, 8051 CPU	15372
AD2S80ATD Analog Devices, Inc.	IC R/D CONV 10/12/14/16B 40CDIP	2
LTC1293CCSW#TRPBF Analog Devices, Inc.	IC DAS/ADC 12BIT 46.5K 16SOIC	0
AMC1304L25QDWQ1 Texas Instruments	AMC1304L25-Q1 AUTOMOTIVE REINFOR	2600
AD2S44TM13B Analog Devices, Inc.	14-BIT, DUAL CH. R-D CONVERTER	3
TLV320ADC3140IRTWR Texas Instruments	IC ADC AUDIO 768K 24WQFN	0
MAX138CQH+D Maxim Integrated	IC ADC 3.5DIGIT 44PLCC	52252
ADW71205YSTZ Analog Devices, Inc.	IC ADC RDC 12BIT 44LQFP	80
WM9081GICN/RV Cirrus Logic	IC DAC/AUDIO 24BIT 28QFN	0
MAX1221BETX+ Maxim Integrated	IC ADC/DAC 12BIT 225K 36TQFN	96
MAX192AEAP+T Maxim Integrated	IC DAS/ADC 10BIT 133K 20SSOP	0

Data Acquisition - ADCs/DACs - Special Purpose

1. Overview

Special Purpose Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs) and Digital-to-Analog Converters (DACs) are integrated circuits designed for specific data acquisition tasks requiring tailored performance characteristics. These ICs enable precise signal conversion in specialized applications where standard converters cannot meet unique requirements such as ultra-high speed, extreme accuracy, isolation, or environmental robustness. They are critical in advanced industrial control systems, medical instrumentation, aerospace electronics, and high-frequency communication systems.

2. Main Types and Functional Classification

Type	Functional Characteristics	Application Examples
High-Speed ADCs	Sampling rates >1 GSPS, low latency, wide bandwidth	Radar systems, 5G transceivers
High-Precision ADCs	24-bit resolution, 2ppm linearity, low noise	Medical imaging, precision test equipment
Isolated ADCs	Galvanic isolation up to 5kVRMS, CMTI >100kV/ s	Industrial motor drives, grid-tied inverters
Multi-Channel DACs	Synchronized channels, crosstalk < -100dB	Automotive LiDAR beam steering
Radiation-Hardened ADCs	Latch-up immunity, TID tolerance >100krad	Satellite payloads, nuclear instrumentation

3. Structure and Components

Typical architecture includes:

Input conditioning stage (PGA, anti-aliasing filter)
Sampling-and-Hold circuit with <10ps jitter
Conversion core (SAR, Delta-Sigma, Pipeline architecture)
Digital interface (SPI, JESD204B, LVDS)
Calibration engine for offset/linearity correction
Thermal management structures (exposed pads, thermal vias)

4. Key Technical Specifications

Parameter	Description	Importance
Effective Number of Bits (ENOB)	Actual resolution considering noise/distortion	System accuracy benchmark
Signal-to-Noise and Distortion (SINAD)	Dynamic range measurement	Determines minimum detectable signal
Integral Nonlinearity (INL)	Deviation from ideal transfer function	Essential for precision measurements
Power Supply Rejection Ratio (PSRR)	Noise immunity from power rails	System stability in varying conditions
Operating Temperature Range	-55 C to +150 C for automotive/military grades	Environmental reliability

5. Application Fields

Industrial Automation: Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) with 16-channel analog inputs
Medical Imaging: MRI scanners requiring 24-bit ADCs with 10nV/ Hz noise density
Aerospace: Avionics data acquisition with radiation-hardened DACs
Test & Measurement: Oscilloscopes using 8GS/s ADCs for 2GHz bandwidth
Energy Systems: Grid monitoring devices with 0.01% accurate voltage measurement

6. Leading Manufacturers and Products

Manufacturer	Product Series	Key Specifications
Analog Devices	AD7124-8	24-bit - ADC, 0.001% linearity, TUE <0.1%
TI Semiconductor	ADS54J60	16-bit, 1GSPS ADC with 74dB SNR
Maxim Integrated	MAX11156	16-channel, 18-bit SAR ADC, 0.1LSB INL
STMicroelectronics	LTC2380-24	24-bit, 2Msps ADC with 2ppm INL
NXP Semiconductors	MC12DX1080	8-channel DAC with 12.5ps jitter for LiDAR

7. Selection Guidelines

Key selection criteria:

Match sampling rate and bandwidth to signal requirements
Verify temperature stability and long-term drift specifications
Consider digital interface compatibility (e.g. JESD204C for high-speed links)
Evaluate power consumption vs. performance trade-offs
Example: For vibration analysis in jet engines, select ADC with 200dB dynamic range and -55 C to +125 C rating

Industry Trends

Emerging trends include:

3D-stacked ICs integrating ADCs with AI acceleration cores
Time-interleaved ADCs breaking 10 GSPS barriers
Self-calibrating DACs with embedded temperature sensors
Photonics-enabled converters for THz-range sampling
Energy-harvesting optimized ADCs with sub- W operation modes