Mixed Signal/Analog
12-Bit, I2C SAR ADC from Linear Technology
Linear Technology has introduced the LTC2309, a 12-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) that communicates via an I2C-compatible 2-wire interface with 14ksps throughput rate. This flexible ADC features an 8-channel integrated multiplexer to measure eight single-ended input channels, four differential channels, or combinations of both.
The The LTC2309 achieves excellent DC specifications when measuring unipolar or bipolar input signals, including ±1LSB INL and DNL, ±6LSB (max) zero-scale error and ±6LSB (max) full-scale error. The LTC2309 also excels when digitizing AC input signals, measuring 73dB SINAD and -88dB THD at 1kHz.
The LTC2309 allows I2C data transfers up to 100kHz in standard mode and 400kHz in fast mode. The ADC includes two address select pins that may be tied low, high or left floating, thus providing nine unique I2C addresses. This is ideal for applications that require measurements of more than eight input channels, as designers can easily communicate with multiple LTC2309 devices.