National Semiconductor Corp.
Santa Clara, CA 95051-0695
Sep 12, 2006 With input bandwidth of 3 GHz and power consumption of 1.8 W, Model ADC083000 can digitize input signals into 8 bits at sampling speeds up to 3 GS/sec. Adjustable sampling clock phase allows designers to interleave multiple ADCs without external clock-adjustment circuits. It offers 1:4 de-multiplexed outputs standard for simplified data capture or 1:2 output mode for reduced pin count when interfacing with ASIC or FPGA. Both output modes use low-voltage differential signaling.

Texas Instruments, Inc., Semiconductors
Dallas, TX 75243
Sep 11, 2006 Models ADS8413 and ADS8410 use serial LVDS outputs to provide up to 200 Mbps data transfer. Devices offer low power dissipation of 290 mW at 2 MSPS with 2 additional power-saving modes. With pseudo-bipolar, differential input ADS8413 features -107 dB total harmonic distortion (THD), 92 dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), and ±1 LSB integral nonlinearity (INL). ADS8410 has unipolar, single-ended input and features -98 dB THD, 87.5dB SNR, and ±1 LSB INL.

Texas Instruments, Inc. (TI)
Dallas, TX 75243-4136
Aug 31, 2006 Featuring fully differential input with pseudo bipolar input range of -4 to +4 V, SAR Model ADS8422 includes either full 16-bit interface or two 8-bit option modes so data can be read in cycles if necessary. Device provides 92 db signal-to-noise ratio and -102 dB total harmonic distortion. Operating over industrial temperature range of -40 to +85°C, converter is suited for medical imaging, test and measurement, industrial automation, and scientific instrumentation.

C & D Technologies
Mansfield, MA 02048-1151
Aug 16, 2006 Housed in 40-pin, triple-wide SMT DIP, dual sampling Model ADSD-1410S features two 14-bit ADCs, sampling rate of 10 MS/sec, and input range of ±2.5 V. Standard product is rated for 0 to +70°C, while Model ADSD-1410S-EX operates from -55 to +125°C. Suited for time and frequency domain applications, converter provides integral non-linearity and differential non-linearity performance, signal-to-noise ratio of 76 dB, and total harmonic distortion of -83 dB.

Linear Technology Corp.
Milpitas, CA 95035-7417
Jul 27, 2006 With power dissipation of 395 mW per channel, 14-bit, 125 Msps Model LTC2285 features integrated bypass capacitance and 50 ohm series output matching. Users can choose between 2 input spans of 1 or 2 Vp-p. Housed in 9 x 9 mm QFN package, converter offers data-ready clock-out pin for latching output data buses. It is optimized for undersampling signals up to 140 MHz, has analog input bandwidth of 640 MHz, and provides low crosstalk of -110 dB between channels.

C & D Technologies
Mansfield, MA 02048-1151
Jul 21, 2006 Rated for 10 Msamples/sec operation, ADSD-1410S offers functionally complete module in 40-pin, triple-wide SMT DIP. It comes in two versions rated for use in ambient temperature ranges of 0 to +70ºC and -55 to +125ºC (ADSD-1410S-EX) and delivers no-missing-code performance. Fully integrated product features 2 fast-settling sample/hold amplifiers, dual 14-bit ADCs, multiplexed output buffers, precision reference, edge triggering, and all necessary timing and control logic.

National Semiconductor Corp.
Santa Clara, CA 95051-0695
Jun 29, 2006 Housed in 3 x 3 mm LLP® or MSOP package, 2- and 4-channel Digital-to-Analog Converters offer 8-, 10-, and 12-bit resolutions. They have typical settling times of 3-6 µsec over supply range of 2.7-5.5 V. Each has rail-to-rail output swing, uses external reference, and operates over -40 to 105°C. Interchangeable converters allow designers to develop single standard PC board layout that can support multiple devices for seamless upgradeability.

National Semiconductor Corp.
Santa Clara, CA 95051-0695
Jun 23, 2006 Providing 155 MS/sec, 14-bit Model ADC14155 allows digitization of very high frequency signals, enabling high intermediate frequency architectures in wireless communication applications. Unit features dynamic performance of 85 dB SFDR and 72 dB SNR at input frequency of 70 MHz. Operating on 3.3 V supply while consuming 980 mW, converter includes power-down feature to reduce consumption to 5 mW. Separate +1.8 V supply for digital interface allows low-power operation.

Linear Technology Corp.
Milpitas, CA 95035-7417
Jun 12, 2006 Available in 32-pin QFN package, Model LTC1408 14-bit ADC samples 0-2.5 V unipolar and ±1.25 V bipolar differential inputs at speeds up to 600 kS/sec. Serial 3-wire unit operates from single 3 V supply with power dissipation of 15 mW typ in active mode, 3.3 mW in nap mode, and 6 µW in sleep mode. LTC1408 allows design of compact, battery-powered, and portable data acquisition systems.

Heidenhain Corp.
Schaumburg, IL 60173-5337
Jun 09, 2006 By changing 1 Vpp encoder signals to EnDat 2.2 bidirectional digital interface, EIB 192 External Interface Box converts its signal from analog to digital. Product enables incremental encoders with 1 Vpp signals to be used as part of absolute system. Interpolation and digitizing electronics are 16,384-fold, and input frequency is less than or equal to 400 kHz. Product benefits machine builders wanting to standardize on one encoder interface.

C & D Technologies, Inc., Powercom Div.
Blue Bell, PA 19422
Apr 17, 2006 Available with commercial and military temperature range options, dual-channel 14-bit DATEL ADSD-1402S delivers 2 MS/sec sampling rate. SMT 40-pin TDIP package incorporates out-of-range indicator and all timing and control logic necessary to operate from single edge-triggered start convert pulse. Characteristics include low noise of 250 µV rms, 79 dB SNR, -80 dB THD, and 12 MHz input bandwidth. Device operates from ±5 V supply with power consumption of 600 mW.

Atmel Corp.
San Jose, CA 95131
Apr 14, 2006 Monolithic Model AT84AS001TP enables system designers to digitize signals with frequencies up to 250 MHz at 12-bit resolution. With 0.5 dB band flatness from DC-250 MHz, unit provides 62 dBc SNR, 75 dBc SFDR, and 10 ENOB at 500 Msps over first Nyquist zone with 2-tone inter-modulation distortion limited to -70 dB. Required analog input signal amplitude is 1.1 Vpp, and can be ac or dc coupled. Three-wire serial interface offers software control of ADC gain and offset.

Linear Technology Corp.
Milpitas, CA 95035-7417
Mar 23, 2006 Offering 1.2 GHz analog input bandwidth, 12-bit, 250 Msps Model LTC2242-12 operates on 2.5 V supply and consumes just 740 mW. It can be driven with analog input range of 2 Vp-p to enable SNR performance of 65.1 dB at 240 MHz input frequency, with SFDR of 74 dB. Housed in 64-pin, 9 x 9 mm QFN package, converter provides flexibility to select between LVDS, full-rate CMOS, or demultiplexed CMOS outputs for interface to DDCs.

Microchip Technology, Inc.
Chandler, AZ 85224 6199
Mar 06, 2006 Available in 8-pin, 3.1 x 3.1 x 1.18 mm MSOP, 22-bit MCP3550 comes in models that reject noise greater than 120 dB in 50 and 60 Hz line frequencies and offer respective 12.5 and 15 samples/sec sample rates. Integral nonlinearity is ±2 ppm typ, and output noise is 2.5 µVrms min. Along with low-current operation of 120 µA typ and power consumption of 0.6 mW max @ 5 V, both versions offer auto calibration and operate over temperature range of -40 to +125°C.

austriamicrosystems AG
Premstatten   Austria
Jan 31, 2006 Available in TSSOP-20 package, Models AS1530/31 12-bit, 8-channel, A/D converters feature 2.5 V internal reference and choice of 8-channel single-ended, 8-channel pseudo differential, 4-channel pseudo differential, and fully differential 4-channel analog input mode. AS1530 operates from 4.5-5.5 V supply and consumes 2.8 mA at 400 kS/sec, while AS1531 operates from 2.7-3.6 V supply and consumes 2.2 mA at 300 kS/sec. ADCs are suitable for battery-powered devices and portable DAQ systems.

Snowbush Microelectronics
Toronto M5G 1Y8  Canada
Jan 30, 2006 Operating from single 1.8 V supply, 10-bit pipeline ADC core includes eight 1.5-bit pipeline stages and backend 2-bit flash ADC. It can be customized with variety of analog front ends to meet application requirements and features ENOB of 8.6 bits at 140 MS/sec or ENOB of 9.0 bits at 120 MS/sec. With silicon area of less than 1.3 mm², product consumes 140 mW of power when operating at 140 MHz, reduced at lower frequencies.

High Sierra Electronics Inc.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Jan 18, 2006 Signal conditioning module, Model 4105, provides analog output as 0-1 mA, 4-20 mA, or 0-5 V. Connection to data transmitter or measurement system consists of 10-33 Vdc continuous power, ground, and read signal from 5-33 Vdc that enables analog output. With read signal enabled, power consumption increases to sum of current output and additional 4 mA max. With read signal disabled, current drops to less than 2 mA.

Linear Technology Corp.
Milpitas, CA 95035-7417
Dec 19, 2005 Featuring sampling rate of 105 MS/sec, 14-bit, dual ADC Model LTC2284 delivers flat SNR response of 72.2 dB up to 70 MHz as well as SFDR of 88 dB at baseband. Models LTC2280 and LTC2282 are 10-bit and 12-bit dual ADCs also with 105 MS/sec bandwidth sampling rate. Housed in 9 x 9 mm QFN package, all devices consume 270 mW per channel, with crosstalk between channels of -110 dB. They are optimized for undersampling rates up to 140 MHz and have analog input bandwidth of 575 MHz.

Linear Technology Corp.
Milpitas, CA 95035-7417
Dec 16, 2005 Able to achieve 1 ppm linearity with integrated amp configured as unity gain buffer, LTC2442 multiplexed, 24-bit ADC features Delta Sigma(TM) architecture that ensures stable dc accuracy through continuous transparent offset and full-scale calibration. Architecture rejects channel-to-channel crosstalk and is immune to lockup due to large input disturbances. With noise as low as 220 nVrms, 10 no latency speed/resolution combinations from 6.9 Hz to 3.5 kHz are digitally selectable.

Texas Instruments, Inc., Semiconductors
Dallas, TX 75243
Dec 15, 2005 Manufactured in 48-pin, 7 x 7 mm QFN package, ADS5546 operates from 3.3 V supply and provides programmable power scaling as well as user-selectable output timing and level controls. Featuring 1.1 W total power dissipation, 14-bit ADC offers 73.2 dBFS SNR and 84 dBc SFDR at max sample rate of 190 MS/sec, with input frequency of 70 MHz. Along with user-selectable CMOS or DDR LVDS outputs, unit has internal sample and hold as well as internal or external reference capability.