Data Acquisition - Analog to Digital Converters (ADC)

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
TMC1203KLC20

TMC1203KLC20

ADC, PROPRIETARY METHOD, 8-BIT

0

LTC2447IUHF#PBF

LTC2447IUHF#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC ADC 24BIT SIGMA-DELTA 38QFN

242

AD9253BCPZRL7-125

AD9253BCPZRL7-125

Analog Devices, Inc.

ADC, FLASH METHOD, 14-BIT, 4 CHA

680

ADS7820P

ADS7820P

Texas Instruments

SAR ADC, 12-BIT, PARALLEL ACCESS

254

MCP33111D-05-E/MS

MCP33111D-05-E/MS

Roving Networks / Microchip Technology

IC ADC 12BIT SAR 10MSOP

318

ADS7822EC/2K5G4

ADS7822EC/2K5G4

Texas Instruments

IC ADC 12BIT SAR 8VSSOP

0

ADS7223SRHBT

ADS7223SRHBT

Texas Instruments

IC ADC 12BIT SAR 32VQFN

294

LTC1854IG#PBF

LTC1854IG#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC ADC 12BIT SAR 28SSOP

215

AD7799BRUZ

AD7799BRUZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC ADC 24BIT SIGMA-DELTA 16TSSOP

720

LTC2158CUP-14#PBF

LTC2158CUP-14#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC ADC 14BIT PIPELINED 64QFN

39

ADS8401IPFBT

ADS8401IPFBT

Texas Instruments

SAR ADC, 16-BIT, PARALLEL ACCESS

6616

ADS58B18IRGZR

ADS58B18IRGZR

Texas Instruments

IC ADC 11BIT PIPELINED 48VQFN

0

AD7810YRZ-REEL7

AD7810YRZ-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC ADC 10BIT SAR 8SOIC

855

LTC2367IMS-16#PBF

LTC2367IMS-16#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC ADC 16BIT SAR 16MSOP

187

MAX1294ACEI+

MAX1294ACEI+

Analog Devices, Inc.

420KSPS, +5V, 6-/2-CHANNEL, 12-B

1250

ISLA216S20IR1Z

ISLA216S20IR1Z

Intersil (Renesas Electronics America)

IC ADC 16BIT SAR 48QFN

0

LTC2257CUJ-14#TRPBF

LTC2257CUJ-14#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC ADC 14BIT PIPELINED 40QFN

0

ADC14X250RHBR

ADC14X250RHBR

Texas Instruments

IC ADC 32VQFN

0

MX7820KCWP+T

MX7820KCWP+T

Maxim Integrated

IC ADC 8BIT FLASH 20SOIC

0

ADC12L063CIVY

ADC12L063CIVY

ADC, PROPRIETARY METHOD, 12-BIT,

0

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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