Data Acquisition - Analog to Digital Converters (ADC)

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
TLV1544IDR Texas Instruments	TLV1544 10-BIT 85 KSPS ADC SER.	7845
TLC3544IPWG4 Texas Instruments	SAR ADC, 14-BIT, SERIAL ACCESS	70
TLC542IDW Texas Instruments	SAR ADC, 8-BIT, SERIAL ACCESS	19885
TLC3578IDWG4 Texas Instruments	IC ADC 14BIT SAR 24SOIC	0
THS1040CDW Texas Instruments	ADC, PROPRIETARY METHOD, 10-BIT	24460
ADS7853IRTET Texas Instruments	ADS7853 SAR ADC, DUAL, 1 MSPS, 1	483
ADS7952SBRHBT Texas Instruments	IC ADC 12BIT SAR 32VQFN	24
TLV2548IPW Texas Instruments	IC ADC 12BIT SAR 20TSSOP	2743
DDC112Y/250 Texas Instruments	IC ADC 20BIT SIGMA-DELTA 32TQFP	235
ADC124S101CIMM/NOPB Texas Instruments	IC ADC 12BIT SAR 10VSSOP	1176
ADS8902BRGET Texas Instruments	IC ADC 24VQFN	0
ADS7958SRGER Texas Instruments	IC ADC 8BIT SAR 24VQFN	0
TLV1543CN Texas Instruments	TLV1543 10-BIT 200 KSPS ADC SER.	30245
TLC5510INSLE Texas Instruments	8-BIT ADC, FLASH METHOD	29530
ADS8578SIPMR Texas Instruments	IC ADC 14BIT SAR 64LQFP	0
THS1041IPW Texas Instruments	ADC, PROPRIETARY METHOD, 10-BIT	49584
ADC084S021CIMMX/NOPB Texas Instruments	ADC084S021 4 CHANNEL, 50 KSPS TO	2666
ADC12DC105CISQ/NOPB Texas Instruments	IC ADC 12BIT PIPELINED 60WQFN	0
ADS8382IBRHPT Texas Instruments	IC ADC 18BIT SAR 28VQFN	136
ADS7961SRHBT Texas Instruments	IC ADC 8BIT SAR 32VQFN	526

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