Data Acquisition - Analog to Digital Converters (ADC)

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
ADS42JB46IRGC25 Texas Instruments	2-CH, 14-BIT ADC, PROP METHOD	225
ADS1259BIPWR Texas Instruments	IC ADC 24BIT SIGMA-DELTA 20TSSOP	0
ADS1013IDGSR Texas Instruments	IC ADC 12BIT SIGMA-DELTA 10VSSOP	1408
ADS8327IPW Texas Instruments	IC ADC 16BIT SAR 16TSSOP	124
ADS5295PFPR Texas Instruments	ADS5295 - OCTAL CHANNEL 12-BIT,	3915
ADS1261BIRHBT Texas Instruments	IC ADC 24BIT SIGMA-DELTA 32VQFN	256
ADS1254E/2K5G4 Texas Instruments	IC ADC 24BIT SIGMA-DELTA 20SSOP	0
AMC1203BPSA Texas Instruments	AMC1203 1-BIT, 10MHZ, 2ND-ORDER,	11601
THS1403IPFB Texas Instruments	THS1403 14-BIT, 3-MSPS ANALOG-TO	2747
ADS7829IBDRBT Texas Instruments	ADS7829 12-BIT HIGH SPEED 2.7V M	8790
ADS5411IPJY Texas Instruments	11-BIT ADC, PROP METHOD	26590
ADS8661IPW Texas Instruments	IC ADC 12BIT SAR 16TSSOP	146
ADS62P43IRGCR Texas Instruments	IC ADC 14BIT PIPELINED 64VQFN	0
ADS8361IRHBR Texas Instruments	IC ADC 16BIT SAR 32VQFN	0
ADS8344E Texas Instruments	IC ADC 16BIT SAR 20SSOP/QSOP	12631850
ADC128S022CIMT/NOPB Texas Instruments	IC ADC 12BIT SAR 16TSSOP	13119936
TLV1549IDG4 Texas Instruments	IC ADC 10BIT SAR 8SOIC	0
ADS7828EB/2K5 Texas Instruments	IC ADC 12BIT SAR 16TSSOP	1707
ADS5422Y/250 Texas Instruments	IC ADC 14BIT PIPELINED 64LQFP	0
TLC549ID Texas Instruments	SAR ADC, 8-BIT, SERIAL ACCESS	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

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