- ADI’s 12- and 16-bit sigma-delta analog-to-digital converters achieve lower noise and reduce current consumption by 25 percent compared to competing small-package ADCs.
Norwood, MA (12/01/2009) - Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), the global leader in data-conversion technology for signal processing applications, today expanded its portfolio of precision sigma-delta ADCs (analog-to-digital converters) with 12- and 16-bit small-package devices that achieve new levels of noise performance and low-power operation for portable industrial and medical instrumentation equipment. The 12-bit AD7170 ADC and 16-bit AD7171 ADC have a 125-Hz output data rate and generate less noise than competing converters while consuming 25 percent less current. The new converters are designed for portable instrumentation, industrial process controls, medical monitoring devices, and other applications that require reliable, highly accurate signal conversion on a tight power budget within a confined PCB (printed circuit board) area.
The AD7170BCPZ-REEL7AD7170BCPZ-REEL7 and AD7171BCPZ-REEL7AD7171BCPZ-REEL7 achieve 12- and 16-bit noise-free resolution, respectively, meeting the demanding performance specifications of equipment used to precisely monitor patient vital signs and measure real-world instrumentation phenomena, such as pressure and temperature.
Key Features of the AD7170BCPZ-REEL7AD7170BCPZ-REEL7 and AD7171BCPZ-REEL7AD7171BCPZ-REEL7 Sigma-Delta ADCs
- INL (integral nonlinearity) of ± 0.1 LSB (least significant bit) at 12 bits (AD7170) and INL of ± 0.4 LSB at 16 bits (AD7171)
- Power consumption = 110 microamps (5 microamps in power-down mode)
- Ease-of-use, fixed sampling rate; no programming required
- On-chip oscillator
- 3 mm × 3 mm CSP package
Recommended Complementary Components
Complementary components for the AD7171BCPZ-REEL7AD7171BCPZ-REEL7 ADC include the ADR5041 precision reference and the AD8628 precision amplifier. For the AD7170BCPZ-REEL7AD7170BCPZ-REEL7 ADC, the ADR5041 precision reference and the AD8631 precision amplifier are recommended.
Pricing and Availability
| Product | Availability | Resolution (Bits) | Data Rate (Hz) per ADC | Price Each per 1,000 | Package |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AD7170 | NOW | 12 | 125 | $0.95 | 3 mm × 3 mm 10-lead LFCSP |
| AD7171 | NOW | 16 | 125 | $1.15 | 3 mm × 3 mm 10-lead LFCSP |
For more information, visit http://www.analog.com/pr/AD7170 or http://www.analog.com/pr/AD7171.
For information on ADI’s ADC products, visit http://www.analog.com/ADCs.
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