Data Acquisition - Analog to Digital Converters (ADC)

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
LTC2260IUJ-12#PBF

LTC2260IUJ-12#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC ADC 12BIT PIPELINED 40QFN

395

AD7794CRUZ

AD7794CRUZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC ADC 24BIT SIGMA-DELTA 24TSSOP

225

MAX1243BEPA+

MAX1243BEPA+

Analog Devices, Inc.

MAX1243 +2.7V TO +5.25V, LOW-POW

3300

AD9032BD

AD9032BD

Analog Devices, Inc.

12-BIT FLASH ADC

117

AD7910AKS-REEL

AD7910AKS-REEL

Analog Devices, Inc.

ADC, SUCCESSIVE APPROXIMATION, 1

10000

MAX1239MEEE-T

MAX1239MEEE-T

Analog Devices, Inc.

12-CHANNEL SERIAL, 12-BIT ADC

2500

AD7357YRUZ-500RL7

AD7357YRUZ-500RL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC ADC 14BIT SAR 16TSSOP

38

LTC2431CMS#PBF

LTC2431CMS#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC ADC 20BIT SIGMA-DELTA 10MSOP

1886

AD7714ARS-3

AD7714ARS-3

Analog Devices, Inc.

DELTA-SIGMA, 24-BIT ADC, 5 CH

590

5962-8776202VX

5962-8776202VX

Analog Devices, Inc.

DUAL MARKED (AD7575TQ/883B)

16

AD7476AYKSZ-REEL7

AD7476AYKSZ-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

ADC, SUCCESSIVE APPROXIMATION, 1

18234

MAX154BCAG+

MAX154BCAG+

Analog Devices, Inc.

MAX154 CMOS HIGH-SPEED 8-BIT ADC

1231

LTC1272-3ACN#PBF

LTC1272-3ACN#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC ADC 12BIT SAR 24DIP

0

MAX152CPP+

MAX152CPP+

Analog Devices, Inc.

3V, 8-BIT ADC WITH 1A POWER DOWN

2141

LTC2164IUK#TRPBF

LTC2164IUK#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC ADC 16BIT PIPELINED 48QFN

0

AD7898ARZ-3

AD7898ARZ-3

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC ADC 12BIT SAR 8SOIC

98

LTC1276ACSW#TRPBF

LTC1276ACSW#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC ADC 12BIT SAR 24SOIC

0

LTC2233CUK#TRPBF

LTC2233CUK#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC ADC 10BIT PIPELINED 48QFN

0

AD7686CRMRL7

AD7686CRMRL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

16-BIT, 500 KSPS PULSAR ADC

5993

AD7908BRUZ-REEL7

AD7908BRUZ-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC ADC 8BIT SAR 20TSSOP

235

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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