Overview
The LTC2386-18, produced by Analog Devices Inc., is a high-performance, 18-bit successive approximation register (SAR) analog-to-digital converter (ADC) with a sampling rate of 10 Msps. This device is renowned for its low noise, high speed, and excellent linearity, making it ideal for a wide range of applications including high-speed imaging, instrumentation, and communications. The LTC2386-18 features a serial LVDS digital interface, available in one-lane and two-lane output modes, which allows users to optimize the interface data rate according to their specific application needs.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 18 bits |
| Sampling Rate | 10 Msps |
| Converter Type | Successive Approximation Register (SAR) ADC |
| Digital Interface | Serial LVDS (one-lane and two-lane output modes) |
| Package | 32-Lead QFN (5mm x 5mm x 0.75mm with EP) |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to 85°C (commercial grade), -40°C to 125°C (industrial grade) |
Key Features
- Low noise and high speed operation
- Excellent linearity and wide dynamic range
- No-latency operation suitable for high-speed control loop applications
- Very low distortion at high input frequencies
- Serial LVDS digital interface with one-lane and two-lane output modes
- Compact 32-Lead QFN package
Applications
The LTC2386-18 is versatile and can be applied in various fields, including:
- High-speed imaging applications
- Instrumentation and measurement systems
- Communications systems requiring wide dynamic range and significant signal bandwidth
- High-speed control loop applications
Q & A
- What is the resolution of the LTC2386-18 ADC?
The LTC2386-18 has a resolution of 18 bits. - What is the sampling rate of the LTC2386-18?
The sampling rate is 10 Msps. - What type of converter is the LTC2386-18?
The LTC2386-18 is a successive approximation register (SAR) ADC. - What kind of digital interface does the LTC2386-18 feature?
The LTC2386-18 features a serial LVDS digital interface with one-lane and two-lane output modes. - What is the package type of the LTC2386-18?
The package type is a 32-Lead QFN (5mm x 5mm x 0.75mm with EP). - What are the operating temperature ranges for the LTC2386-18?
The operating temperature ranges are -40°C to 85°C (commercial grade) and -40°C to 125°C (industrial grade). - What are some key applications of the LTC2386-18?
Key applications include high-speed imaging, instrumentation, communications, and high-speed control loop applications. - Does the LTC2386-18 support no-latency operation?
Yes, the LTC2386-18 supports no-latency operation, making it suitable for high-speed control loop applications. - How does the LTC2386-18 perform at high input frequencies?
The LTC2386-18 exhibits very low distortion at high input frequencies. - Where can I find more detailed specifications and documentation for the LTC2386-18?
You can find detailed specifications and documentation on the Analog Devices website, as well as through distributors like Digi-Key and Mouser Electronics.
