Analog-To-Digital Converter delivers 90 dB SNR.
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Model LTC1603 250 ksps, 16-bit ADC offers no missing codes over temperature. It features ±2.5 V input range, precision reference, and trimmed internal conversion clock. Unit accepts input signals between ±5 V and has flexible digital output supply pin that allows part to interface with 3 V logic. Specified for commercial and industrial temperature ranges, LTC1603 is available in 36-pin SSOP package and has pin-compatible upgrade path to 333 ksps and 500 ksps ADCs.
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Low Cost, 16-bit 250ksps ADC delivers 90dB SNR, No Missing Codes
MILPITAS, CA - July 23, 2003 - Linear Technology introduces the LTC1603, a 250ksps 16-bit ADC offering no missing codes over temperature. It combines excellent AC and DC performance (90dB SNR and ±3LSB INL) at low cost. This easy to use ADC offers a ±2.5V input range, precision reference and trimmed internal conversion clock. Its speed, accuracy and simplicity make the LTC1603 ideal for a wide array of precision applications. These include industrial process control, medical data acquisition and instrumentation were a bipolar input range, high-resolution and excellent dynamic range are essential.
The LTC1603 accepts input signals between ±5V and has a flexible digital output supply pin that allows the part to interface with 3V logic. This enables the LTC1603 to work with a variety of DSPs, FPGAs and microprocessors.
The LTC1603 is available in the 36-pin SSOP package and has a pin-compatible upgrade path to 333ksps and 500ksps ADCs. Specified for both the commercial and industrial temperature ranges, begins at $9.95 each in 1,000-piece quantities.
Summary of Features: LTC1603
16-Bit Resolution, No Missing Codes
250ksps Sampling Rate
±3LSB Maximum INL
Excellent 90dB SNR
±2.5V Bipolar Input Range
Low Power: 220mW
36-Pin SSOP Package
Company Background
Linear Technology Corporation was founded in 1981 as a manufacturer of high performance linear integrated circuits. Linear Technology products include operational, instrumentation and audio amplifiers; voltage regulators, power management devices, DC-DC converters and voltage references; comparators; monolithic filters; communications interface circuits; one-chip data acquisition sub-systems; pulse-width modulators and sample-and-hold devices; and high frequency devices. Applications for Linear Technology's high performance circuits include wireless and broadband telecommunications infrastructure, cellular telephones, networking products and satellite systems, notebook and desk top computers, computer peripherals, video/multimedia, industrial and medical instrumentation, automotive electronics, factory automation, process control, military and space systems, and high-end consumer products including digital cameras, MP3 players and other electronic products.
