AD7476SRTZ-500RL7

Product Overview

Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)

Use: The AD7476SRTZ-500RL7 is a high-performance, low-power, 12-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) designed for various applications in the field of electronics. It provides accurate and reliable conversion of analog signals into digital data.

Characteristics: - High performance: The AD7476SRTZ-500RL7 offers a resolution of 12 bits, ensuring precise conversion of analog signals. - Low power consumption: This ADC operates at a low power supply voltage, making it suitable for battery-powered devices and energy-efficient applications. - Small package size: The AD7476SRTZ-500RL7 comes in a small form factor package, allowing for space-saving integration into electronic systems. - Wide input voltage range: It can handle a wide range of input voltages, enabling compatibility with various signal sources. - Fast conversion rate: The ADC has a fast conversion rate, enabling real-time data acquisition.

Package: The AD7476SRTZ-500RL7 is available in a small outline integrated circuit (SOIC) package, which ensures easy handling and soldering during the manufacturing process.

Essence: The essence of the AD7476SRTZ-500RL7 lies in its ability to accurately convert analog signals into digital data, providing a crucial interface between the analog and digital domains in electronic systems.

Packaging/Quantity: The AD7476SRTZ-500RL7 is typically packaged in reels containing 2500 units, ensuring convenient distribution and storage.

Specifications

• Resolution: 12 bits
• Input Voltage Range: 0V to Vref
• Power Supply Voltage: 2.7V to 5.25V
• Conversion Rate: Up to 1 MSPS (Mega Samples Per Second)
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Interface: Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI)

Detailed Pin Configuration

The AD7476SRTZ-500RL7 has the following pin configuration:

1. VDD: Power supply voltage
2. GND: Ground reference
3. CS: Chip select input
4. SCLK: Serial clock input
5. DIN: Serial data input
6. DOUT: Serial data output
7. REF: Reference voltage input
8. AGND: Analog ground reference
9. VIN: Analog input voltage

Functional Features

• High-resolution conversion: The AD7476SRTZ-500RL7 provides accurate 12-bit resolution conversion, ensuring precise representation of analog signals.
• Low power consumption: It operates at a low power supply voltage, minimizing energy consumption in electronic systems.
• Fast conversion rate: The ADC can perform conversions at a rate of up to 1 MSPS, enabling real-time data acquisition.
• SPI interface: The AD7476SRTZ-500RL7 utilizes the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) for communication with microcontrollers or other digital devices.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - High-resolution conversion ensures accurate representation of analog signals. - Low power consumption makes it suitable for battery-powered applications. - Small package size allows for space-saving integration. - Wide input voltage range enables compatibility with various signal sources. - Fast conversion rate enables real-time data acquisition.

Disadvantages: - Limited to 12-bit resolution, which may not be sufficient for certain high-precision applications. - Requires an external reference voltage for accurate conversion.

Working Principles

The AD7476SRTZ-500RL7 operates based on the successive approximation register (SAR) architecture. It samples the analog input voltage and performs a series of comparisons to determine the digital representation. The conversion process involves successive approximation, where each bit is determined by comparing the input voltage with a reference voltage and adjusting the bit value accordingly. This iterative process continues until all bits are determined, resulting in a digital output representing the analog input.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The AD7476SRTZ-500RL7 finds applications in various fields, including but not limited to: 1. Industrial automation: Used for data acquisition and control systems. 2. Medical devices: Provides accurate measurement of physiological signals. 3. Test and measurement equipment: Enables precise signal analysis and data acquisition. 4. Communication systems: Used for analog-to-digital conversion in wireless communication devices. 5. Consumer electronics: Integrated into audio systems, instrumentation, and other electronic devices requiring analog-to-digital conversion.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. AD7476A: 12-bit ADC with similar specifications and package options.
2. AD7476B: Improved version with enhanced performance and additional features.
3. AD7476C: Higher-resolution variant offering 16-bit conversion capability.
4. AD7476D