Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs)
Includes precision data-acquisition and high-speed sampling devices that convert analog signals from sensors, measurement systems, and communications front ends into data for digital processing.
Analog & Mixed-Signal Devices
Data Converters & Signal Chain
Analog and signal chain components for signal acquisition, amplification, data conversion, and precision measurement, including amplifiers, ADCs, DACs, analog switches, and voltage references for industrial, medical, communications, and smart device applications.
Product Range
Device Categories
Digital-to-Analog Converters (DACs)
Generate precision control voltages or currents and high-speed waveforms, connecting digital control systems to analog output paths.
Amplifiers
Operational, instrumentation, and differential amplifiers amplify, buffer, and drive weak signals for signal conditioning before and after conversion.
Comparators
Determine whether a signal crosses a set threshold and provide outputs for state detection, fast triggering, and protection logic.
Analog Switches & Multiplexers
Switch among multiple analog input or output paths for multichannel measurement, calibration, and signal routing.
Voltage References
Provide a stable reference voltage for ADCs, DACs, and precision measurement circuits, supporting repeatable conversion and measurement.
Analog Front Ends (AFEs)
Integrate signal-conditioning stages such as amplification and filtering for specific applications; some devices also integrate data conversion for multichannel acquisition or dedicated measurement paths.
Selection Focus
Matching the Signal Chain
Input Signal & Front-End Fit
Check source impedance, signal amplitude, and common-mode voltage to match amplification, filtering, and protection. For multichannel acquisition, allow the switched input to settle before conversion.
Accuracy & Error Budget
Assess noise, offset, gain error, drift, and linearity across the amplifier, reference, and converter against the system accuracy target. ADC bit depth alone does not define accuracy.
Conversion Architecture & Response
Compare SAR, delta-sigma, and pipeline ADC architectures against resolution, signal bandwidth, channel count, and allowable latency; then verify sampling rate and conversion delay.
Clocking & Data Interface
For high-speed acquisition, consider clock jitter’s effect on dynamic performance and match the digital interface rate to the host’s data throughput.
DAC Output Path
Choose the DAC output type for the required voltage or current range, update rate, and load; verify that buffering or current-to-voltage conversion can drive the load and settle in time.
Reference Models
Signal Chain Part Numbers
From precision acquisition to analog output, these models represent conversion, signal conditioning, threshold detection, and reference functions.- AD7606BSTZADI · 16-Bit 8-Channel Simultaneous-Sampling ADC
- ADS1220IPWRTI · 24-Bit Precision ADC
- AD9744ARUZADI · High-Speed DAC
- OPA140AIDBVRTI · Precision Operational Amplifier
- AD620ARZADI · Instrumentation Amplifier
- TLV3201AIDCKRTI · High-Speed Comparator
- ADG849YKSZ-500RL7ADI · Analog Switch
- REF5030AQDRQ1TI · Precision Voltage Reference
- AD5940BCBZ-RLADI · Electrochemical & Impedance AFE
- TPA6304QDDVRQ1TI · Automotive 4-Channel Class-D Audio Amplifier
- LM358DRTI · Dual Operational Amplifier
- INA826AIDGKRTI · Instrumentation Amplifier
- INA226AIDGSRTI · Current-Shunt & Power Monitor
- ADR435ARMZADI · Ultra-Low-Noise Voltage Reference
- OPA376AIDBVRTI · Precision Low-Noise Operational Amplifier
- OP2177ARMZADI · Dual Precision Low-Noise Op Amp
- OP4177ARUZADI · Quad Precision Low-Noise Op Amp
- AD8672ARMZ-REELADI · Dual Precision Low-Noise Op Amp
- NCV2903DR2Gonsemi · Automotive Dual Low-Offset Voltage Comparator
- ADG719BRTZ-REEL7ADI · SPDT Analog Switch
- TLV3601DCKRTI · 2.5-ns High-Speed Comparator