Data Acquisition - Analog to Digital Converters (ADC)

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
ADS8328IBPWR Texas Instruments	SAR ADC, 16-BIT, SERIAL ACCESS	0
MAX1238KEEE+ Analog Devices, Inc.	12-CHANNEL SERIAL, 12-BIT ADC	9632
AD7995YRJZ-1RL Analog Devices, Inc.	IC ADC 10BIT SAR SOT23-8	0
ADS1015BQDGSRQ1 Texas Instruments	IC ADC 12BIT SIGMA-DELTA 10VSSOP	632
ADC08DL502CIVV/NOPB Texas Instruments	IC ADC 8BIT FOLD INTERP 144LQFP	0
AD7631BCPZ Analog Devices, Inc.	18-BIT SAR ADC, WORD ACCESS	9770
AD7853LBRZ Analog Devices, Inc.	12-BIT SAR SERIAL ADC	1505
AD7994BRUZ-1REEL Analog Devices, Inc.	4-CH 12-BIT SUCCESSIVE APPROXIMA	1085
LTC1858IG#PBF Analog Devices, Inc.	IC ADC 14BIT SAR 28SSOP	84
AD677KR Analog Devices, Inc.	16-BIT SAR ADC, SERIAL ACCESS	1167
ADS6149IRGZR Texas Instruments	IC ADC 14BIT PIPELINED 48VQFN	250
AD7829BR-REEL Analog Devices, Inc.	8-BIT FLASH ADC, 8 CHANNEL	11677
MAX1168CEEG Analog Devices, Inc.	MULTICHANNEL 16-BIT ADC	0
AD9071BR Analog Devices, Inc.	10-BIT ADC PARALLEL, WORD ACCESS	0
AD7862AR-2 Analog Devices, Inc.	12-BIT SAR 2 CHANNEL ADC	796
ISL267450IUZ-T7A Intersil (Renesas Electronics America)	IC ADC 12BIT SAR 8MSOP	0
AD7714ANZ-5 Analog Devices, Inc.	IC ADC 24BIT SIGMA-DELTA 24DIP	250
ALD500SWCL Advanced Linear Devices, Inc.	IC ADC 16BIT SAR 16SOIC	0
ADS5281IPFP Texas Instruments	IC ADC 12BIT PIPELINED 80HTQFP	0
TLC545IN Texas Instruments	SAR ADC, 8-BIT, SERIAL ACCESS	482

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

Type	Functional Characteristics	Application Examples
Successive Approximation ADC	Medium-speed, high accuracy, moderate power consumption	Industrial control systems, precision measurement
Integrating ADC	High noise rejection, low speed, excellent linearity	Digital multimeters, weigh scales
Pipeline ADC	High-speed operation with moderate resolution	Wireless communication base stations, video processing
Delta-Sigma ( ) ADC	High resolution, low noise, oversampling architecture	Audio processing, precision sensor interfaces
Flash ADC	Extremely high-speed conversion, limited resolution	Radar 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

Parameter	Description	Importance
Resolution	Number of digital output bits	Determines measurement precision
Sampling Rate	Maximum conversion speed (SPS)	Defines signal bandwidth capability
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)	Dynamic range measurement	Impacts signal fidelity
Integral Nonlinearity (INL)	Deviation from ideal transfer function	Critical for measurement accuracy
Power Consumption	Operating current/voltage requirements	Affects 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

Manufacturer	Representative Product	Key Specifications
TI (Texas Instruments)	ADS9283	24-bit ADC, 2MSPS, 2LSB INL
Analog Devices	AD7621	16-bit SAR ADC, 3MSPS, 85dB SNR
Maxim Integrated	MAX11905	16-bit pipeline ADC, 125MSPS
STMicroelectronics	LTC2389-18	18-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