Data Acquisition - Analog to Digital Converters (ADC)

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
ADS8671IPWR

ADS8671IPWR

Texas Instruments

IC ADC 14BIT SAR 16TSSOP

0

THS12082IDAR

THS12082IDAR

Texas Instruments

THS12082 12 BIT, 8 MSPS ADC WITH

7688

ADS1148IPW

ADS1148IPW

Texas Instruments

IC ADC 16BIT SIGMA-DELTA 28TSSOP

2426

ADC11DV200CISQX/NOPB

ADC11DV200CISQX/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC ADC 11BIT PIPELINED 60WQFN

0

ADS7885SDBVT

ADS7885SDBVT

Texas Instruments

IC ADC 8BIT SAR SOT23-6

4589500

AMC1203DUB

AMC1203DUB

Texas Instruments

AMC1203 1-BIT, 10MHZ, 2ND-ORDER,

6562

ADS7844NB/1KG4

ADS7844NB/1KG4

Texas Instruments

IC ADC 12BIT SAR 20SSOP

0

ADS8328IBPWR

ADS8328IBPWR

Texas Instruments

SAR ADC, 16-BIT, SERIAL ACCESS

0

ADS1015BQDGSRQ1

ADS1015BQDGSRQ1

Texas Instruments

IC ADC 12BIT SIGMA-DELTA 10VSSOP

632

ADC08DL502CIVV/NOPB

ADC08DL502CIVV/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC ADC 8BIT FOLD INTERP 144LQFP

0

ADS6149IRGZR

ADS6149IRGZR

Texas Instruments

IC ADC 14BIT PIPELINED 48VQFN

250

ADS5281IPFP

ADS5281IPFP

Texas Instruments

IC ADC 12BIT PIPELINED 80HTQFP

0

TLC545IN

TLC545IN

Texas Instruments

SAR ADC, 8-BIT, SERIAL ACCESS

482

TLC5540CNSR

TLC5540CNSR

Texas Instruments

8-BIT ADC, FLASH METHOD

9530

ADS5295PFP

ADS5295PFP

Texas Instruments

ADS5295 OCTAL CHANNEL 12-BIT, 10

1188

ADC34J44IRGZR

ADC34J44IRGZR

Texas Instruments

IC ADC 14BIT PIPELINED 48VQFN

0

ADS62P45IRGCR

ADS62P45IRGCR

Texas Instruments

ADS62P45 DUAL-CHANNEL, 14-BIT, 1

7748

TLC2543IDBRQ1

TLC2543IDBRQ1

Texas Instruments

TLC2543-Q1 AUTOMOTIVE 12-BIT ANA

19688

ADC32RF42IRMPT

ADC32RF42IRMPT

Texas Instruments

IC ADC 14BIT PIPELINED 72VQFN

0

ADS1602IPFBR

ADS1602IPFBR

Texas Instruments

IC ADC 16BIT SIGMA-DELTA 48TQFP

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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