Overview
The 5962-8850502RA is a highly integrated 8-bit successive approximation analog-to-digital converter (ADC) produced by Analog Devices Inc. This component is designed to provide a complete ADC solution on a single chip, incorporating a digital-to-analog converter (DAC), voltage reference, clock, comparator, successive approximation register (SAR), and 3-state output buffers. This integration eliminates the need for external components to perform full-accuracy 8-bit conversions.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 8-bit |
| Conversion Time | 20 µs |
| Supply Voltage | +5 V and −12 V to −15 V |
| Analog Input Range | 0 V to +10 V or −5 V to +5 V |
| Temperature Range | 0°C to +70°C (AD673J), −55°C to +125°C (AD673S) |
| Package Type | 20-pin hermetically sealed ceramic DIP, 20-pin plastic DIP |
| Accuracy | ±1/2 LSB relative accuracy, no missing codes (AD673S) |
Key Features
- Complete ADC on a single chip, including DAC, voltage reference, clock, comparator, SAR, and 3-state output buffers.
- No external components required for full-accuracy 8-bit conversions.
- Advanced integrated circuit design and processing technologies.
- Laser trimming of the high stability SiCr thin-film resistor ladder network for high accuracy.
- Temperature-compensated sub-surface Zener reference.
- Available in two versions: AD673J and AD673S, with different temperature ranges and accuracy specifications.
Applications
- Data acquisition systems.
- Industrial control systems.
- Medical devices requiring precise analog-to-digital conversion.
- Aerospace and military applications due to its robust temperature range and accuracy.
- Any application requiring high-speed, high-accuracy analog-to-digital conversion without the need for external components.
Q & A
- What is the resolution of the 5962-8850502RA ADC?
The 5962-8850502RA has an 8-bit resolution.
- How long does the conversion process take?
The conversion process takes 20 µs.
- What are the supply voltage requirements for this ADC?
The ADC operates on supplies of +5 V and −12 V to −15 V.
- What is the analog input range for this ADC?
The analog input range is 0 V to +10 V or −5 V to +5 V.
- What are the temperature ranges for the different versions of this ADC?
The AD673J version is specified over the 0°C to +70°C temperature range, while the AD673S version guarantees accuracy from −55°C to +125°C.
- What types of packages are available for this ADC?
The ADC is available in 20-pin hermetically sealed ceramic DIP and 20-pin plastic DIP packages.
- Does this ADC require any external components for operation?
No, the ADC does not require any external components to perform full-accuracy 8-bit conversions.
- What is the accuracy specification for the AD673S version?
The AD673S version guarantees ±1/2 LSB relative accuracy and no missing codes.
- What are some common applications for this ADC?
Common applications include data acquisition systems, industrial control systems, medical devices, and aerospace and military applications.
- How is the high accuracy of this ADC maintained?
The high accuracy is maintained through laser trimming of the high stability SiCr thin-film resistor ladder network and a temperature-compensated sub-surface Zener reference.
