Data Acquisition - Analog to Digital Converters (ADC)

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
LTC2107CUK#PBF Analog Devices, Inc.	IC ADC 16BIT PIPELINED 48QFN	37
LTC2327HMS-18#TRPBF Analog Devices, Inc.	IC ADC 18BIT SAR 16MSOP	0
AD9057BRSZ-RL60 Analog Devices, Inc.	IC ADC 8BIT PIPELINED 20SSOP	0
AD7678ACPRL Analog Devices, Inc.	16-BIT SAR ADC WORD ACCESS	2500
LTC2365HS6#TRPBF Analog Devices, Inc.	IC ADC 12BIT SAR TSOT23-6	0
ADS4242IRGCT Texas Instruments	ADS4242 DUAL-CHANNEL, 14-BIT, 65	2619
AD5335BRU-REEL7 Analog Devices, Inc.	QUAD VOLTAGE-OUTPUT 10-BIT DAC	628
ADS1220IPWR Texas Instruments	IC ADC 24BIT SIGMA-DELTA 16TSSOP	735
ADS8634SRGET Texas Instruments	IC ADC 12BIT SAR 24VQFN	69
LTC1275BCSW#TRPBF	12-BIT, 300KSPS SAMPLING A/D CON	2000
LTC1410IG#PBF Analog Devices, Inc.	IC ADC 12BIT SAR 28SSOP	0
ADS1130IPWR Texas Instruments	ADS1130 18-BIT, 80SPS, 1-CH DELT	84000
MAX1226BCEE Analog Devices, Inc.	12-BIT ADC WITH FIFO	3838
LTC2299IUP#TRPBF Analog Devices, Inc.	IC ADC 14BIT PIPELINED 64QFN	0
ISL267817IUZ-T7A Intersil (Renesas Electronics America)	IC ADC 12BIT SAR 8MSOP	0
ADS6444MRGCTEP Texas Instruments	IC ADC	0
LTC2153IUJ-12#PBF Analog Devices, Inc.	IC ADC 12BIT PIPELINED 40QFN	72
LTC2489CDE#TRPBF Analog Devices, Inc.	IC ADC 16BIT SIGMA-DELTA 14DFN	0
ADS7229IRSAR Texas Instruments	ADS7229 LOW-POWER, 12-BIT, 1-MHZ	2188
MAX153CAP+ Maxim Integrated	IC ADC 8BIT FLASH 20SSOP	2046

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