Data Acquisition - Analog to Digital Converters (ADC)

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
AD9238BSTZ-40

AD9238BSTZ-40

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC ADC 12BIT PIPELINED 64LQFP

237

LTC2366CS6#TRPBF

LTC2366CS6#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC ADC 12BIT SAR TSOT23-6

0

MAX166DCWP

MAX166DCWP

Analog Devices, Inc.

UPROCESSOR-COMPATIBLE 8-BIT ADC

407

LTC2263IUJ-12#TRPBF

LTC2263IUJ-12#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC ADC 12BIT PIPELINED 40QFN

0

AD9258BCPZ-125

AD9258BCPZ-125

Analog Devices, Inc.

ADC, FLASH METHOD, 14-BIT, 2 CHA

862

AD9648TCPZ-125-EP

AD9648TCPZ-125-EP

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC ADC 14BIT PIPELINED 64LFCSP

0

AD7858LARSZ

AD7858LARSZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC ADC 12BIT SAR 24SSOP

59

AD674BKN

AD674BKN

Analog Devices, Inc.

12-BIT SAR PARALLEL ADC

709

AD7328BRUZ

AD7328BRUZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC ADC 12BIT SAR 20TSSOP

977

LTC2345HUK-18#TRPBF

LTC2345HUK-18#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC ADC 18BIT SAR 48QFN

0

5962-85127013A

5962-85127013A

Analog Devices, Inc.

MONOLITHIC, HIGH PERFORMANCE, 12

2

AD4004BRMZ

AD4004BRMZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC ADC 16BIT 1 MSPS 10MSOP

442

AD7450ARMZ

AD7450ARMZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC ADC 12BIT SAR 8MSOP

11

LTC2252CUH#PBF

LTC2252CUH#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC ADC 12BIT PIPELINED 32QFN

0

ADADC85SZ-12/883B

ADADC85SZ-12/883B

Analog Devices, Inc.

12-BIT SAR PARALLEL ADC

1

LTC2327IMS-18#PBF

LTC2327IMS-18#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC ADC 18BIT SAR 16MSOP

6

MAX1062CEUB+

MAX1062CEUB+

Analog Devices, Inc.

ADC, SUCCESSIVE APPROXIMATION, 1

3100

AD976BRS

AD976BRS

Analog Devices, Inc.

16-BIT SAR ADC, PARALLEL ACCESS

1503

AD7699BCPZ

AD7699BCPZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC ADC 16BIT SAR 20LFCSP-WQ

1214

AD9200ARSZRL

AD9200ARSZRL

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC ADC 10BIT PIPELINED 28SSOP

524

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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