ADS7816PC

Analog To Digital Converters (ADC) Overview

The ADS7816PC is a 12-bit successive approximation register (SAR) analog-to-digital converter manufactured by Burr-Brown. It features a fully differential analog input and operates with a single supply voltage. The device integrates a track-and-hold amplifier and offers micro-power consumption, drawing 1.9 mW at a continuous sampling rate of 200 kHz. It utilizes a serial interface compatible with standard SPI protocols for communication with microprocessors. The PC suffix indicates an 8-pin plastic DIP package, suitable for through-hole mounting in various data acquisition systems.

Analog To Digital Converters (ADC) Feature Summary

• 12-bit resolution with differential input architecture
• Micro-power operation: 1.9 mW at 200 kSPS
• High-speed conversion with up to 200 kSPS throughput
• Single-supply operation with flexible reference range (100 mV to 2.5 V)
• 8-pin PDIP package

Analog To Digital Converters (ADC) Applications

• Battery-operated portable instruments
• Remote data acquisition systems
• Isolated data acquisition channels
• Industrial process control monitoring

Analog To Digital Converters (ADC) Procurement Notes

Verify the manufacturer origin as Burr-Brown or its successor entities such as Texas Instruments, given corporate acquisitions. Confirm the package type corresponds to the 8-pin plastic DIP (PDIP) designation associated with the PC suffix. Ensure compatibility with required voltage levels and reference configurations for the specific application environment.

Analog To Digital Converters (ADC) Selection Notes

Select the ADS7816PC when differential input noise rejection is required alongside low power consumption. Compare against ADS7817 and ADS7822 variants based on specific speed and power trade-offs; the ADS7816 offers a balanced performance profile. Ensure the system clock frequency supports the desired sampling rate while maintaining linearity specifications within the 12-bit resolution limit.

Analog To Digital Converters (ADC) Part Context

The ADS7816 belongs to a family of high-speed, micro-power SAR ADCs introduced by Burr-Brown. It shares architectural similarities with the ADS7817 and ADS7822, differing primarily in performance specifications related to speed and power dissipation. This component was engineered for applications requiring efficient power usage without compromising conversion accuracy in compact form factors.