Overview
The AMC7836IPAP, produced by Texas Instruments, is a highly-integrated, low-power analog monitoring and control solution. This device is designed to significantly reduce component count and simplify closed-loop system designs, making it ideal for multichannel applications where board space, size, and low power are critical. It includes a 21-channel, 12-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC), sixteen 12-bit digital-to-analog converters (DACs) with programmable output ranges, eight general-purpose I/O ports (GPIOs), an internal reference, and a local temperature-sensor channel.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| ADC Channels | 21-channel, 12-bit SAR ADC |
| DACs | 16 Monotonic 12-Bit DACs |
| DAC Output Ranges | –10 V to 0 V, –5 V to 0 V, 0 V to 5 V, and 0 V to 10 V |
| Current Drive Capability | Up to ±15 mA |
| Analog Inputs | 16 Bipolar Inputs: –12.5 V to +12.5 V, 5 High-Precision Inputs: 0 V to 5 V |
| Internal Reference | 2.5-V Reference |
| Temperature Sensor | Internal, –40°C to +125°C Operation, ±2.5°C Accuracy |
| GPIOs | Eight General-Purpose I/O Ports |
| Serial Interface | Low-Power SPI-Compatible, 4-Wire Mode, 1.8-V to 5.5-V Operation |
| Operating Temperature | –40°C to +125°C |
| Package | 64-Pin HTQFP PowerPAD™ IC Package |
Key Features
- Highly-integrated analog monitoring and control solution
- Auto-Range Detector and Selectable Clamp Voltage
- Programmable Out-of-Range Alarms
- Internal 2.5-V Reference and local temperature-sensor channel
- Eight General-Purpose I/O Ports (GPIOs)
- Low-Power SPI-Compatible Serial Interface in 4-Wire Mode
- Operating temperature range: –40°C to +125°C
Applications
The AMC7836IPAP is suitable for various applications, particularly in multichannel RF communication systems. It serves as an all-in-one, low-cost bias-control circuit for power amplifiers (PA) using transistor technologies such as LDMOS, GaAs, and GaN. Additionally, its feature set is beneficial in general-purpose monitor and control systems where high integration, low power, and wide operating temperature ranges are essential.
Q & A
- What is the primary function of the AMC7836IPAP?
The AMC7836IPAP is a highly-integrated, low-power analog monitoring and control solution. - How many ADC channels does the AMC7836IPAP have?
The device includes a 21-channel, 12-bit SAR ADC. - What are the programmable output ranges of the DACs?
The DACs have programmable output ranges of –10 V to 0 V, –5 V to 0 V, 0 V to 5 V, and 0 V to 10 V. - What is the current drive capability of the DACs?
The DACs have a high current drive capability of up to ±15 mA. - What types of analog inputs are available on the AMC7836IPAP?
The device includes 16 bipolar inputs (–12.5 V to +12.5 V) and 5 high-precision inputs (0 V to 5 V). - Does the AMC7836IPAP have an internal temperature sensor?
Yes, it has an internal temperature sensor with an operating range of –40°C to +125°C and ±2.5°C accuracy. - What is the package type of the AMC7836IPAP?
The device is available in a 64-Pin HTQFP PowerPAD™ IC Package. - What is the operating temperature range of the AMC7836IPAP?
The operating temperature range is –40°C to +125°C. - What type of serial interface does the AMC7836IPAP use?
The device uses a low-power SPI-Compatible serial interface in 4-Wire Mode, operating from 1.8-V to 5.5-V. - In what applications is the AMC7836IPAP particularly useful?
The AMC7836IPAP is particularly useful in multichannel RF communication systems and general-purpose monitor and control systems.
