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Application Notes (7)

AN-1141: Powering a Dual Supply Precision ADC with Switching Regulators (pdf, 640 kB)
AN-1072: How to Successfully Apply Low Dropout Regulators (pdf, 105 kB)
This application note reviews the basic LDO topology, explains key specifications, and shows the application of low dropout voltage regulators in systems.
AN-935: Designing an ADC Transformer-Coupled Front End (pdf, 363 kB)
AN-932: Power Supply Sequencing (pdf, 95 kB)
AN-931: Understanding PulSAR ADC Support Circuitry (pdf, 299 kB)
This application note discusses in general the pitfalls that occur regularly when using SAR ADCs and, more importantly, how to easily prevent them.
AN-877: Interfacing to High Speed ADCs via SPI (pdf, 1594 kB)
AN-742: Frequency Domain Response of Switched-Capacitor ADCs (pdf, 401 kB)

Circuit Note (5)

Technical Articles (6)

Choosing an A/D Converter for Motor Control Apps
Designers must solve challenges associated with current and voltage monitoring, optical encoder feedback, and resolver-to-digital conversion (Electronic Products, 5/2004)
MS-2022: Seven Steps to Successful Analog-to-Digital Signal Conversion (Noise Calculation for Proper Signal Conditioning) (pdf, 277 kB)
MS-2124: Understanding AC Behaviors of High Speed ADCs (pdf, 276 kB)
MS-2210: Designing Power Supplies for High Speed ADC (pdf, 327 kB)
Nine Often Overlooked ADC Specifications (pdf, 445 kB)
Analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) have many specifications; some are more important for a given application than others. Understanding these specifications and controlling external devices affecting the ADC will lead to better performance.
The Fundamentals of LDO Design and Applications

ADIsim Design/Simulation Tools (3)

ADIsimPLL™- Version 3.43
ADIsimPLL enables the rapid and reliable evaluation of new high performance PLL products from ADI. It is the most comprehensive PLL Synthesizer design and simulation tool available today. Simulations performed include all key non-linear effects that are significant in affecting PLL performance. ADIsimPLL removes at least one iteration from the design process, thereby speeding the design- to-market.
ADIsimRF
ADI’s ADIsimRF design tool provides calculations for the most important parameters within the RF signal chain, including cascaded gain, noise figure, IP3, P1dB, and total power consumption.
Download files for ADIsimPower™ Voltage Regulator Design Tool
The individual Excel-based voltage regulator design tools used in ADIsimPower™.

Data Sheets (4)

Design & Integration Files (1)

Design Handbooks (1)

Device Drivers (1)

Documentation (8)

FAQs/RAQs (1)

FPGA HDL (2)

Overview (3)

Converters for Motor Control (pdf, 929 kB)
Higher performance, greater accuracy and speed, and ultralow power consumption highlight Analog Devices’ portfolio of data converters for motor control. Each delivers optimum quality signals to/from the real world and processes the data with less development time, fewer parts, and lower costs.
Medical Applications
- Booklet (pdf, 970 kB)
- Technical Presentation (ppt)
RF Source Booklet (pdf, 815 kB)
RF IC Product Overview - Version O (11/2012)

Product Reviews (1)

SPICE Models (1)

ADA4891 SPICE Macro Model
For double amplifiers applications use the ADA4891-2, for triple use the ADA4891-3, and for quad use ADA4891-4
- ADA4891 SPICE Macro Model, Ver. 1.0, 7/2010

Tutorials (7)

User Guides (3)

UG-020: Universal Evaluation Board for Quad High Speed Op Amps Offered in 14-Lead TSSOP Packages (pdf, 233 kB)
UG-052: RedyKit for the ADP121 LDO (pdf, 118 kB)
Order the RedyKit for easy product evaluation and prototyping. The RedyKit ships with 2 preset evaluation boards plus 3 each of the standard fixed output voltage options in the product family. This allows evaluation of any voltage option with one kit.
UG-111: Universal Evaluation Board for Quad, High Speed Op Amps Offered in 14-Lead SOIC Packages (pdf, 164 kB)

Webcasts (1)

Isolating Power in Communication Bus and Gate Drive Applications
Starting with a communications application overview of small power options through the process of selecting the right power products this webcast is a great resource for your communications applications designs.

Analog Dialogue (1)

SUPPLEMENTAL RESOURCES - CN0187: Crest Factor, Peak, and RMS RF Power Measurement Circuit Optimized for High Speed, Low Power, and Single 3.3 V Supply