Data Acquisition - Analog to Digital Converters (ADC)

An analog-to-digital converter (ADC) is an electronic device that converts analog signals into digital ones. This means that the analog signal is converted into a digital representation. The MAX1136EUA+T ADC is a dual channel, low-power, 10-bit converter that operates with a single +2.7 to +5.5V supply. It features high speed, low noise and low distortion, making it ideal for applications such as data acquisition.

Application Field

The MAX1136EUA+T is designed for a wide range of applications, including:

• Data acquisition and control
• Industrial-grade temperature sensing
• Portable instrumentation
• Power monitoring
• Light or sound level sensing and controlling
• Smart home applications

For many of these applications, an accurate, low-power, high-performance ADC is required. The MAX1136EUA+T is an ideal solution, providing high-performance data conversion, power efficiency, small size, low-noise and high linearity over a wide range of input and output signals.

Working Principle

At the core of the MAX1136EUA+T is a delta-sigma modulator, which is the heart of any analog-to-digital conversion process. It consists of a delta-sigma modulator (DSM) and an analog-to-digital converter (ADC). The DSM works by taking the analog input signal and converting it into a digital form through a process of sampling, quantization and conversion. It then passes the digital data to the ADC, which converts the digital data into the integer values that represent the analog signal. The output of the ADC is a digital representation of the analog input signal, which can be used by other systems and processors.

The MAX1136EUA+T is designed with a low-noise precision operational amplifier (OPA) giving it maximum accuracy and low distortion. It also features configuration options for low-filter corner frequency, high-filter corner frequency, reference voltage adjustment and gain setting, which allows for customization based on the specific application. Additionally, the ADC is designed with a single +2.7 to +5.5V supply, making it ideal for portable applications.

Conclusion

The MAX1136EUA+T is a low-power, high-performance analog-to-digital converter (ADC) designed for a wide range of applications. It features a delta-sigma modulator and an ADC, along with low-noise precision operational amplifier (OPA), configuration options, a single +2.7 to +5.5V supply and built-in diagnostic capabilities. These features make the MAX1136EUA+T an ideal choice for data acquisition and control, industrial temperature sensing, portable instrumentation, power monitoring, light or sound level sensing and controlling, and smart home applications.