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ADIsimADC
General
ADIsimADC
ADIsimADC
ADIsimADC simulates behavior using many critical specifications of the data converters, including offset, gain, sample rate, bandwidth, jitter, latency, both AC and DC linearity. These models provide a way to validate performance of the converter at the system level to determine the applicability of a selected device. Users can run real-time FFT and time-domain analysis; analyze SNR, SINAD, SFDR, and harmonics; and export data for additional analysis.

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Analog Design Assistants
General
Amplifier Parametric Evaluation Tool
Amplifier Parametric Evaluation Tool
The purpose of this tool is to help with the selection, evaluation and troubleshooting of voltage feedback operational amplifiers (Op-Amps). It uses typical parametric data to mathematically model the general behavior of a selected amplifier. It allows a user to select an amplifier, quickly configure a circuit, apply a signal and evaluate the general performance. It is useful for checking an amplifier's parametric performance such as Gain Bandwidth, Slew Rate, Input/Output Range, Differential Voltages, Gain Error, Load Current, Possible Stability Issues and DC Errors in a given circuit configuration. This tool is limited to first order approximations and should not be used in place of SPICE modeling or hardware testing.
Voltage Reference Wizard
The Voltage ReferenceWizard Software helps you select the most suitable voltage for a use with a data converter. This can be achieved by supplying the Wizard with a given data converter and it will provide you with a number of suitable references, and the maximum DC error the reference and data converter will contribute to your overall system. Or, tell the Wizard how much DC error your system can tolerate and it will supply you with ADI's reference & data converter pair(s) that will meet your requirement. Download the Voltage Reference Wizard Software Now to make your selections fast and simply!
Analog Filter Design Assistant v1.0
The Active Filter Wizard helps you select and design in the right op amp for your application by guiding you through the filter design process. These steps include Entering Filter Criteria, Reviewing Recommended Parts, Active Filter Synthesis Design, and finally generating a Bill of Materials and/or a Spice Netlist. The Active Filter Wizard can be used to generate filters with Bessel, EquiRipple, Chebyshev, Gaussian, and Butterworth response types.
Expert version with limited bandpass filter support
Analog Photodiode Design Assistant v1.1
The Photodiode Wizard helps you select and design the best amplifier for your application. To use the wizard, simply enter the specifications of your design, including supply voltage, photodiode characteristics, bandwidth, and required accuracy. The wizard recommends 5 amplifiers based on the design criteria. After selecting an amplifier you can view the full solution including a schematic, error budget, noise analysis, bill of materials, and SPICE netlist.
Analog Bridge Design Assistant v1.0
The Analog Bridge Wizard recommends amplifiers and A/D converters for your bridge application. Based on the characteristics of the system, including resolution and bandwidth, this tool presents op amp and in amp solutions. After selecting a device, view the schematic for that solution and the error analysis.

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Configuration Assistants
A/D Converters
Design Assistants

Easily program the configuration registers for the sigma delta ADCs. Use pull-down menus to determine the correct hex values to load into the registers, and generate pseudo-code.

   AD7705/AD7706    AD7708/AD7718
   AD7714    AD7719
   AD7730    AD7731

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A/D Converters
AD7732 High Common Mode Application
This tool demonstrates the use of the AD7732 with common mode voltages up to +/-37V. By entering the input voltages and reference voltage, the user can verify that the ADC input limits are not exceeded.

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A/D Converters
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AD7732,   AD7734,   AD7738,   AD7739 Voltage to Code Converter
This tool generates the output code that the ADC will produce, based on the input voltage, gain register, and offset register.

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Frequency to Voltage Converters
AD650 Component Selection
This tool calculates values for Cint, Rint, and Cos for frequency-to-voltage and voltage-to-frequency applications of the AD650. Calculated values may be adjusted to see the effect on the outputs.

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Audio/Video Products
Design Assistants

These video interface devices have an on-chip PLL to generate a pixel clock from HSYNC. 4 programmable registers are provided to optimize the performance of the PLL. This spreadsheet contains the equations used to determine the values of the VCO range register, charge pump current register, and PLL divide register.

   AD9887A PLL Setting Calculations    AD9883 PLL Setting Calculations
   AD9884 PLL Setting Calculations    AD9882 PLL Setting Calculations
   AD9888 PLL Setting Calculations    

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Audio/Video Products
SSM2167 Microphone Pre-Amp
After setting your desired compression ratio and noise gate level, the required resistor values are calculated. The resulting transfer function is also plotted.

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Impedance Measurement
Impedance Measurement

AD5933 and AD5934 Demonstration and Design Tool
This tool demonstrates the configuration and operation of the AD5933 and AD5934 impedance converter/network analyzers.

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Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS)
Design Assistants

Determines tuning words and hex codes to program the DDS based on your output frequency, phase, and reference clock. Calculates actual output frequency and the Rset value required for your desired output current level. Illustrates harmonic images and spurs at the output, including the effect of a user-defined analog filter.

   AD9850    AD9851
   AD9833    AD9834
   AD9830    AD9832
   AD9831    AD9835

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Log Amps/Detectors
AD8313 Output Voltage vs Input Amplitude
This calculator plots the response of the AD8313 in log (RSSI) mode and controller mode. By selecting the frequency range and correction factor, the slope and intercept are determined. This tool also calculates a simple LC match for the AD8313.

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Log Amps/Detectors
AD8304 Log Amp - Raise or Lower Intercept
Calculates component values to change the AD8304 slope and intercept. This tool graphs the new curve showing the output voltage vs input current and the schematic.

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Clock Distribution
ADIsimCLK
ADIsimCLK™
ADIsimCLK is a design and simulation tool developed to assist clock and timing engineers in designing, analyzing, and optimizing clock distribution solutions across a broad range of applications. The tool features a data panel that allows designers to alter loop bandwidths, change charge pump currents, set divide ratios, adjust delays, and choose output drivers. The tool's result panel displays overall frequency response, timing diagrams, schematics, and provides detailed performance data on each individual clock output. Equipped with a library of references, VCOs and VCXOs, ADIsimCLK allows the designer to observe exactly how each component affects the clock distribution design at the touch of a button.

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PLL Synthesizers
Design Assistants

This tool assists you in programming the four 24-bit registers within the ADF4110/11/12/13 and ADF4106/07. By selecting your desired configuration (through pull-down menus and checkboxes) you will generate the hex values for the registers. This tool also calculates the charge pump current based on Rset, or Rset based on the maximum desired charge pump current.

   ADF4110/ADF4111/ADF4112/ADF4113    ADF4210/ADF4211/ADF4212/ADF4213
   ADF4153/ADF4154/ADF4251/ADF4252 - BETA

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Sensors
ADXL202 Calculator
Calculates values of auxiliary components based on a few questions about your system like the supply voltage and bandwidth of interest. It also calculate the resolution in degrees of tilt and g's, and the 0g drift over your operating temperature range.

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Variable Gain Amplifiers
AD8330
Calculates gain and output voltages of the AD8330 based on input voltages and resistors. Creates graphs of ideal gain vs VDBS, and output vs input when limits on Vin, Vmag, and supply voltages take effect.

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Gain Calculators

Differential In/Out Amps
Design Assistants

Determines resistor values and gain. Verifies that desired common mode and differential voltages are possible when using specified supply voltages.

   AD8129 Dual Supply, 12V

   AD8132 Dual Supply

   AD8129 Dual Supply, 5V

   AD8132 Single Supply

   AD8129 Single Supply, 5V

   AD8138 Dual Supply

   AD8130 Dual Supply, 12V

   AD8138 Single Supply

   AD8130 Dual Supply, 5V

 

   AD8130 Single Supply, 5V

 


Instrumentation Amps
Design Assistants

Select a value for RG and determine the maximum differential and common mode voltages allowable.

   AMP01

   AD625

   AMP02

   AD627 Single Supply

   AD524

   AD628 Dual Supply

   AD620

   AD8225 ±15V

   AD621

   AD8225 ±5V

   AD622

   AD8225 5V-only

   AD623 Dual Supply

 

   AD623 Single Supply

 


Instrumentation Amps - BETA
Design Assistants

Select a gain configuration and determine the maximum differential and common mode voltages allowable.

   AMP01

   AD623 5V ±5V

   AMP02

   AD625

   AD524

   AD627 5V ±5V

   AD620

   AD628

   AD621

   AD8225 5V ±5V ±15V

   AD622

   AD8230 ±5V ±8V


Op Amps
Design Assistants

Opamp Range / Gain / Error Calculator

This tool calculates the error budget and verifies the range of an op amp based on your application. Changing default values such as operating temperature, topology, gain, and resistor tolerance creates an error budget for your application. The error is broken out as absolute error, resolution error, and drift/gain error. This tool also verifies that the input and output levels are within the range of the op amp selected.

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Error Budget Analysis
Instrumentation Amps
Design Assistants

Calculates absolute accuracy and resolution based on error sources within the amplifier. This tool uses data for the specific quality grade of amplifier and your applications parameters to calculate the error budget in ppm.

   AMP01A

   AD624C

   AMP02E

   AD625C

   AD524C

   AD627B

   AD620B

   AD8225 ±15V

   AD621B

   AD8225 ±5V

   AD622

   AD623B

 


Op Amps
Design Assistants

Opamp Range / Gain / Error Calculator

This tool calculates the error budget and verifies the range of an op amp based on your application. Changing default values such as operating temperature, topology, gain, and resistor tolerance creates an error budget for your application. The error is broken out as absolute error, resolution error, and drift/gain error. This tool also verifies that the input and output levels are within the range of the op amp selected.

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Harmonic Image Illustration
D/A Converters
Design Assistants

This tool displays harmonic images and spurs in a DAC output. The user can define a post-DAC analog filter to suppress these images. The effect of this filter is plotted on the graph and shown in the accompanying chart.

   Ideal DAC

    

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Utilities and Conversions
Configuration Assistants
Power Dissipation vs Die Temp
This tool estimates die temperature and power dissipation based on the supply voltages, ambient temperature, load characteristics, and package thermal data.
Settling Time Calculator
This calculator estimates settling time for a multiplexer by calculating the time constant of a cascaded RC network. In addition, it displays the settling time for four levels of accuracy expressed in %FS and bits.
SNR/THD/SINAD Calculator
This calculator converts SNR, THD, and SINAD into ENOBs and noise. It also computes one of SNR, THD, or SINAD from the other two.
dBm/dBu/dBv Calculator
This calculator converts between standard units of power measurement and signal strength.

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Tutorials
Configuration Assistants
Aliasing Supression in an Ideal A/D Converter
This tutorial illustrates aliasing effects in idealized A/D converters.
Impedance Matching Tutorial
This tutorial examines the Smith Chart and its application to transmission line impedance matching.
Photodiode Preamp Error Budget Tutorial (BETA)
On online tool to illustrate range, gain and accuracy issues in photodiode preamplifiers.
Stability in Op Amp Buffers
This tutorial explains the challenges associated with op amps driving capacitive loads. Different strategies for preventing oscillation are presented. An interactive illustration allows the user to choose a topology, enter the specs for their device, and examine the effect of two compensation techniques on their circuit's stability.
Sigma-Delta ADC Tutorial
This tutorial illustrates how a sigma-delta modulator generates a digital output in response to an analog input. The user can step through the model 1 or 512 steps at a time.

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