Dual Core ADCs offer sample rates up to 1 MS/s.
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Operating on principle of successive approximation, SARah ZADC510x and ZADC512x Converters are available in 2, 6, and 10-channel versions. Units have differential nonlinearity of ±1 LSB and integral non-linearity of ±1 LSB over temperature range of -25 to +85°C. Available in 10-bit and 12-bit models with internal or external voltage references, ADCs are suited for high-speed applications, such as motion control, 3-phase motor control units, inverters, or multi-axis positioning systems.
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ZMDI Expands SARah Family with Fast and Power-Saving Dual Core ADCs
12 new Dual Core ADCs with sampling rates of 1MSample/s for motor control units, power inverters and multi-axis positioning systems
ZMDI, a globally active supplier of analog and mixedsignal solutions for automotive, industrial and medical applications, presents 12 new members of its converter family SARah. The new A/D-converters ZADC510x and ZADC512x have a Dual Core and operate with sampling rates of up to 1MSample/s. The Dual-Core enables developers to make use of applications which require the parallel sampling of 2 signals. The ZMDI converter family, which operates on the principle of successive approximation (SAR) and has proven reliable in numerous applications, is ideally suited for use in high-speed applications, such as motion control, 3-phase motor control units, inverters or multi-axis positioning systems.
The A/D-converters ZADC510x and ZADC512x are available in 2, 6 and 10-channel versions. With the Dual Core ADCs developers can choose between models with 10 or 12 bit as well as internal or external voltage references. In addition, the new ADCs offer variable alarm thresholds, 2-10 channels and operate within a temperature range of -25°C to +85°C.
As with all members of the SARah family, the new module series ZADC510x and ZADC512x are based on a scalable concept and are upwards and downwards compatible. The standard pin-out of the converters and the software compatibility enable developers to quickly and simply design diverse variants of their systems, saving costs as well as time.
"The SARah family is well established in many market segments including industrial process control, power generation and white goods", explains Bernhard Huber, Business Line Manager for Standard Components at ZMDI. "SARah-ADCs enable higher device performance and improve efficiency, and with the new fast variants of the SARah family, developers can now fully exploit the benefits of these A/Dconverters, such as low power consumption and compatibility of the individual models."
The ZADC510x and ZADC512x offer high accuracy at very low power consumption. With sampling rates of up to 1MSample/s, the SARah family has a differential nonlinearity (DNL) of ±1 LSB and an integral non-linearity (INL) of ±1 LSB over the temperature range of -25 to +85°C. All SARah models have a serial interface that supports SPITM, QSPITM and MicrowireTM protocols - industry standards for ADCs.
The SARah family's 10/12 bit Dual Core ADCs for high-speed applications are sampling now and will be available in quantities for production at the end of Q1/2010. They will be offered in an SSOP package and suitable for operation at temperatures of -25 to +85°C. Approximate unit costs range from Euro 2.00 to Euro 5.00, depending on the model, based on unit quantities of 1.000.
About ZMDI:
Founded in 1961, Zentrum Mikroelektronik Dresden AG is a leading supplier of on-time, innovative, robust, high precision, and cost-effective analog mixed-signal silicon solutions for energy efficiency in automotive, mobile medical appliances, industrial automation and consumer devices. ZMDI specializes in design and marketing of high temperature, high voltage and ultra low power application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) and application-specific standard products (ASSPs). Its advanced circuit-design expertise allows it to offer ICs with operating temperatures as high as +160°C, and voltages from 0.85 V to 40 V. Headquartered in Dresden, Germany, ZMDI has 280 employees worldwide and serves customers from the company's offices in Dresden, Stuttgart, Munich Germany; Milano, Italy; Paris, France; the U.S. Pocatello, ID, Melville, NY; Tokyo, Japan and Taipei, Taiwan. ZMDI has design centers in Dresden, Stuttgart, Germany; Varna, Bulgaria and Madison, Wisconsin.
