Data Acquisition - Analog to Digital Converters (ADC)

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
AD7667AST

AD7667AST

Analog Devices, Inc.

16-BIT SAR ADC, WORD ACCESS

4797

ADS41B49IRGZ25

ADS41B49IRGZ25

Texas Instruments

ADC, PROPRIETARY METHOD, 14-BIT

69

ADS7828E/2K5G4

ADS7828E/2K5G4

Texas Instruments

IC ADC 12BIT SAR 16TSSOP

0

LTC1420IGN#PBF

LTC1420IGN#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC ADC 12BIT PIPELINED 28SSOP

139

LTC2194IUKG#PBF

LTC2194IUKG#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC ADC 16BIT PIPELINED 52QFN

0

AD7664ASTZ

AD7664ASTZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC ADC 16BIT SAR 48LQFP

567

ADS7835E/2K5

ADS7835E/2K5

Texas Instruments

ADS7835 12-BIT, HIGH-SPEED, LOW

84950

MAX1203BCPP+

MAX1203BCPP+

Analog Devices, Inc.

MAX1203 5V, 8-CHANNEL, SERIAL, 1

504

MAX1247BCPE+

MAX1247BCPE+

Maxim Integrated

IC ADC 12BIT SAR 16DIP

35400

MAX1403EAI+

MAX1403EAI+

Maxim Integrated

IC ADC 18BIT SIGMA-DELTA 28SSOP

1281104

AD9231BCPZ-65

AD9231BCPZ-65

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC ADC 12BIT PIPELINED 64LFCSP

65

TLV0832IDR

TLV0832IDR

Texas Instruments

IC ADC 8BIT SAR 8SOIC

0

HI1176JCQ-T

HI1176JCQ-T

Intersil (Renesas Electronics America)

8-BIT, 20 MSPS, FLASH ADC

2000

ADS5541IPAP

ADS5541IPAP

Texas Instruments

ADS5541 14-BIT, 105-MSPS ANALOG-

7362

LTC2260IUJ-12#TRPBF

LTC2260IUJ-12#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC ADC 12BIT PIPELINED 40QFN

0

KAD5512HP-25Q48

KAD5512HP-25Q48

Intersil (Renesas Electronics America)

IC ADC 12BIT SAR 48QFN

771

LTC2366CS6#TRMPBF

LTC2366CS6#TRMPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC ADC 12BIT SAR TSOT23-6

566

MAX1547AETL

MAX1547AETL

Analog Devices, Inc.

8-BIT ADC WITH VREF

26810

ADS5423IPGP

ADS5423IPGP

Texas Instruments

ADS5423 14-BIT, 80-MSPS ANALOG-T

154

MAX113EAG+

MAX113EAG+

Maxim Integrated

IC ADC 8BIT FLASH 24SSOP

167946

Data Acquisition - Analog to Digital Converters (ADC)

1. Overview

Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs) are semiconductor devices that convert continuous analog signals into discrete digital values. This core functionality enables digital systems to process real-world signals such as temperature, pressure, audio, and sensor data. ADCs are fundamental components in modern electronics, serving critical roles in communication systems, medical equipment, industrial automation, and consumer electronics. Their performance directly impacts system accuracy, speed, and overall efficiency.

2. Main Types and Functional Classification

TypeFunctional CharacteristicsApplication Examples
Successive Approximation ADCMedium-speed, high accuracy, moderate power consumptionIndustrial control systems, precision measurement
Integrating ADCHigh noise rejection, low speed, excellent linearityDigital multimeters, weigh scales
Pipeline ADCHigh-speed operation with moderate resolutionWireless communication base stations, video processing
Delta-Sigma ( ) ADCHigh resolution, low noise, oversampling architectureAudio processing, precision sensor interfaces
Flash ADCExtremely high-speed conversion, limited resolutionRadar systems, high-speed oscilloscopes

3. Structure and Components

Typical ADC architecture includes: - Sample-and-Hold Circuit: Captures and stabilizes input signal - Quantizer: Maps analog values to discrete levels - Encoder: Converts quantized values to binary code - Reference Voltage Circuit: Provides stable voltage Modern ADCs integrate additional components like programmable gain amplifiers and digital filters. Fabricated using CMOS or BiCMOS processes, they come in packages like QFP, TSSOP, and BGA with pin counts ranging from 8 to 256.

4. Key Technical Specifications

ParameterDescriptionImportance
ResolutionNumber of digital output bitsDetermines measurement precision
Sampling RateMaximum conversion speed (SPS)Defines signal bandwidth capability
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Dynamic range measurementImpacts signal fidelity
Integral Nonlinearity (INL)Deviation from ideal transfer functionCritical for measurement accuracy
Power ConsumptionOperating current/voltage requirementsAffects system efficiency and thermal design

5. Application Fields

  • Telecommunications: 5G base stations, optical transceivers
  • Medical Equipment: MRI scanners, patient monitoring systems
  • Industrial Automation: PLC systems, precision sensors
  • Consumer Electronics: Smartphones, wearables
  • Automotive: LiDAR systems, battery management

6. Leading Manufacturers and Products

ManufacturerRepresentative ProductKey Specifications
TI (Texas Instruments)ADS928324-bit ADC, 2MSPS, 2LSB INL
Analog DevicesAD762116-bit SAR ADC, 3MSPS, 85dB SNR
Maxim IntegratedMAX1190516-bit pipeline ADC, 125MSPS
STMicroelectronicsLTC2389-1818-bit SAR ADC, 1MSPS, rail-to-rail input

7. Selection Guidelines

Key considerations include: - Application Requirements: Match resolution/speed to system needs - Environmental Conditions: Temperature range, vibration resistance - Cost Constraints: Balance performance with budget - Supply Chain: Availability, package compatibility - Support Features: Required interfaces (SPI, I2C), calibration capabilities

8. Industry Trends

Emerging trends include: - Development of 32-bit ADCs for precision applications - Integration with AI acceleration for edge computing - Energy-efficient designs for IoT devices - High-temperature ADCs for automotive applications - Advanced packaging technologies (3D stacking) - Software-defined radio ADCs with tunable bandwidth

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