Data Acquisition - ADCs/DACs

Data Acquisition - ADCs/DACs - Special Purpose

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
PCM4204PAPR Texas Instruments	IC ADC/AUDIO 24BIT 216K 64HTQFP	0
HCPL-7560-500E Broadcom	IC SIGMA-DELTA MOD 8BIT 8SMD	954
ICL7117CMH+D Analog Devices, Inc.	ICL7117 - 3 DIGIT ADCS WITH DISP	288
MAX15500GTJ+T Maxim Integrated	IC CONDITIONER 32TQFN	0
MAX186CCPP+ Maxim Integrated	IC DAS/ADC 12BIT 133K 20DIP	90216
PCM1725DR Texas Instruments	PCM1725 97DB SNR STEREO DAC	54000
AD7142ACPZ-REEL Analog Devices, Inc.	PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLER FOR CAPA	1028
ICL7135CPIZ Intersil (Renesas Electronics America)	IC DISPLAY DRIVR 4.5DIGIT 28DIP	1862
AD5758BCPZ-RL7 Analog Devices, Inc.	IC DAC 16BIT 32LFCSP	1540
LTC1292BCN8#PBF Analog Devices, Inc.	IC DAS 12BIT 60K 8DIP	0
MAX192BEPP+ Maxim Integrated	IC DAS/ADC 10BIT 133K 20DIP	378
LTC1294DCN#PBF Analog Devices, Inc.	IC DAS/ADC 12BIT 46.5K 20DIP	0
MAX192BEAP+T Maxim Integrated	IC DAS/ADC 10BIT 133K 20SSOP	0
AD5758BCPZ Analog Devices, Inc.	1 CHANNEL, 16-BIT +/-4-TO-20 MA	78
MAX130EPL+ Analog Devices, Inc.	3 1/2 DIGIT ADC	770
AD421BNZ Analog Devices, Inc.	IC DAC 16BIT 16DIP	89
MAX188DEWP+ Maxim Integrated	IC DAS/ADC 12BIT 133K 20SOIC	864
MAX11043ATL/V+ Maxim Integrated	IC ADC/DAC 16BIT 40TQFN	0
PCM2707PJTR Texas Instruments	DAC, 1 FUNC, SERIAL INPUT LOADIN	26494
AD74412RBCPZ-REEL Analog Devices, Inc.	QUAD CHANNEL FLEXI IO; 16-BIT AD	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