Chemical Analysis & Analytical Instruments


Precision systems, including closed loop systems, with high resolution time domain analysis or frequency domain analysis all require precision and wide bandwidth. Our precision signal chains expedite component selection and reduce design time.

- Instrumentation & Measurement
- Automated Test Equipment
- Battery Formation & Test
- Chemical Analysis & Analytical Instruments
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- Instrumenting 5G
- Data Acquisition
- Precision Measurement
- DC Sources & Power Supplies
- Parametric Measurement
- Impedance Measurement & Analysis
- Oscilloscopes & Digitizers
- Precision Signal Analyzers
- RF Signal Analyzers & Vector Network Analyzers
- Signal Generators (Audio through RF)
- RF Frequency & Power Measurement
- Communications Test Equipment
- Switching Matrices
- Power Circuits for Instrumentation
- Weigh Scales
- High Temperature
- Instrumentation & Measurement
- Automated Test Equipment
- Battery Formation & Test
- Chemical Analysis & Analytical Instruments
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- Instrumenting 5G
- Data Acquisition
- Precision Measurement
- DC Sources & Power Supplies
- Parametric Measurement
- Impedance Measurement & Analysis
- Oscilloscopes & Digitizers
- Precision Signal Analyzers
- RF Signal Analyzers & Vector Network Analyzers
- Signal Generators (Audio through RF)
- RF Frequency & Power Measurement
- Communications Test Equipment
- Switching Matrices
- Power Circuits for Instrumentation
- Weigh Scales
- High Temperature
Chemical and analytical instruments are used to test and measure the real world for human benefit. For example, this includes applications such as environmental air and water quality, material and product analysis for higher quality goods, oil and geophysical exploration, and deepening scientific discovery. Chemical analysis involves detection of light and the use of charged ion beams, redox reactions, and other technologies. Analysis methods including spectroscopy, spectrometry, and electrochemistry which implement these technologies are selected based on sample type and measurement characteristics. Accurate, high-confidence detection, identification, and characterization depends on precise sensing capability and electronics. ADI’s best-in-class signal chain, sensor, power, and processor solutions ensure that your limit of detect (LOD) and accuracy are not restricted by your electronics design.

Featured Products (21)
ADPD4101

The ADPD4100/ADPD4101 operate as a complete multimodal sensor front end, stimulating up to eight light emitting diodes (LEDs) and measuring the return signal on up to eight separate current inputs. Twelve time slots are available, enabling 12 separate measurements per sampling period.
The data output and functional configuration utilize an I2C interface on the ADPD4101 or a serial port interface (SPI) on the ADPD4100. The control circuitry includes flexible LED signaling and synchronous detection. The devices use a 1.8 V analog core and 1.8 V/3.3 V compatible digital input/output (I/O).
The analog front end (AFE) rejects signal offsets and corruption from asynchronous modulated interference, typically from ambient light, eliminating the need for optical filters or externally controlled dc cancellation circuitry. Multiple operating modes are provided, enabling the ADPD4100/ADPD4101 to be a sensor hub for synchronous measurements of photodiodes, biopotential electrodes, resistance, capacitance, and temperature sensors. The multiple operation modes accommodate various sensor measurements, including, but not limited to, photoplethysmography (PPG), electrocardiography (ECG), electrodermal activity (EDA), impedance, capacitance, temperature, gas detection, smoke detection, and aerosol detection for various healthcare, industrial, and consumer applications.
The ADPD4100/ADPD4101 are available in a 3.11 mm × 2.14 mm, 0.4 mm pitch, 33-ball WLCSP and 35-ball WLCSP
Applications
- Wearable health and fitness monitors: heart rate monitors (HRMs), heart rate variability (HRV), stress, blood pressure estimation, SpO2, hydration, body composition
- Industrial monitoring: CO, CO2, smoke, and aerosol detection
- Home patient monitoring
Applications
AD4630-24

The AD4630-24/AD4632-24 are two-channel, simultaneous sampling, Easy Drive™, 2 MSPS or 500 kSPS successive approximation register (SAR) analog-to-digital converters (ADCs). With a guaranteed maximum ±0.9 ppm INL and no missing codes at 24 bits, the AD4630-24/AD4632-24 achieve unparalleled precision from −40°C to +125°C. Figure 1 in the data sheet shows the functional architecture of the AD4630-24/AD4632-24.
A low drift, internal precision reference buffer eases voltage reference sharing with other system circuitry. The AD4630-24/ AD4632-24 offer a typical dynamic range of 106 dB when using a 5 V reference. The low noise floor enables signal chains requiring less gain and lower power. A block averaging filter with programmable decimation ratio can increase dynamic range up to 153 dB. The wide differential input and common-mode ranges allow inputs to use the full voltage reference (±VREF) range without saturating, simplifying signal conditioning requirements and system calibration. The improved settling of the Easy Drive analog inputs broadens the selection of analog front-end components compatible with the AD4630-24/AD4632-24. Both single-ended and differential signals are supported.
The versatile Flexi-SPI serial peripheral interface (SPI) eases host processor and ADC integration. A wide data clocking window, multiple SDO lanes, and optional dual data rate (DDR) data clocking can reduce the serial clock to 10 MHz while operating at a sample rate of 2 MSPS or 500 kSPS. Echo clock mode and ADC host clock mode relax the timing requirements and simplify the use of digital isolators.
The 64-ball chip scale package ball grid array (CSP_BGA) of the AD4630-24/AD4632-24 integrates all critical power supply and reference bypass capacitors, reducing the footprint and system component count, and lessening sensitivity to board layout.
APPLICATIONS
- Automatic test equipment
- Digital control loops
- Medical instrumentation
- Seismology
- Semiconductor manufacturing
- Scientific instrumentation
Applications
Intelligent Buildings
Instrumentation & Measurement
Industrial Automation Technology (IAT)
Healthcare
Energy
Communications
Aerospace and Defense
Precision Narrow Bandwidth
AD3552R

The AD3552R is a low drift, ultra-fast, 16-bit accuracy, current output digital-to-analog converter (DAC) that can be configured in multiple voltage span ranges. The AD3552R operates with a fixed 2.5 V reference.
Each DAC incorporates three drift compensating feedback resistors for the required external transimpedance amplifier (TIA) that scales the output voltage. Offset and gain scaling registers allow for generation of multiple output span ranges, such as 0 V to 2.5 V, 0 V to 5 V, 0 V to 10 V, −5 V to +5 V, and −10 V to +10 V, and custom intermediate ranges with full 16-bit resolution.
The DAC can operate in fast mode for maximum speed or precision mode for maximum accuracy.
The serial peripheral interface (SPI) can be configured in quad SPI mode, dual synchronous SPI mode, dual SPI mode, and single SPI (classic SPI) mode with single date rate (SDR) or double data rate (DDR), with logical levels from 1.2 V to 1.8 V.
The AD3552R is specified over the extended industrial temperature range (–40°C to +105°C).
APPLICATIONS
- Instrumentation
- Hardware in the loop
- Process control equipment
- Medical devices
- Automatic test equipment
- Data acquisition system
- Programmable voltage sources
- Optical communications
Applications
Industrial Automation Technology (IAT)
Precision Wide Bandwidth
ADAQ23875

The ADAQ23875 is a precision, high speed, μModule® data acquisition solution that reduces the development cycle of a precision measurement systems by transferring the design burden of component selection, optimization, and layout from the designer to the device.
Using system-in-package (SIP) technology, the ADAQ23875 reduces end system component count by combining multiple common signal processing and conditioning blocks in a single device, solving many design challenges. These blocks include a low noise, fully differential analog-to-digital converter (ADC) driver (FDA), a stable reference buffer, and a high speed, 16-bit, 15 MSPS successive approximation register (SAR) ADC.
Using Analog Devices, Inc., iPassives® technology, the ADAQ23875 also incorporates crucial passive components with superior matching and drift characteristics to minimize temperature dependent error sources and to offer optimized performance (see Figure 1). The fast settling of the ADC driver stage, with fully differential or single-ended to differential input and no latency of the SAR ADC, provides a unique solution for high channel count multiplexed signal chain architectures and control loop applications.
The small footprint, 9 mm × 9 mm CSP_BGA package enables smaller form factor instruments without sacrificing performance. Single, 5 V supply operation is possible while achieving optimum performance from the device. The ADAQ23875 features a serial low voltage differential signaling (LVDS) digital interface with one-lane or two-lane output modes, allowing the user to optimize the interface data rate for each application. The specified operation of the μModule is from −40°C to +85°C.
APPLICATIONS
- ATE
- Data acquisition
- Hardware in the Loop (HiL)
- Power analyzers
- Nondestructive test (acoustic emissions)
- Mass spectrometry
- Travelling wave fault location
- Medical imaging and instruments
- Ultrasonic flow meters
Applications
Precision Wide Bandwidth
Sensor Interfaces
ADIN1100

The ADIN1100 is a low power, single port, 10BASE-T1L transceiver designed for industrial Ethernet applications and is compliant with the IEEE® 802.3cg-2019™ Ethernet standard for long reach 10 Mbps single pair Ethernet (SPE). The ADIN1100 integrates an Ethernet PHY core with all the associated analog circuitry, input and output clock buffering, the management interface control register and subsystem registers, as well as the MAC interface and control logic to manage the reset, clock control, and pin configuration.
The ADIN1100 supports cable reach of up to 1700 meters with autonegotiation enabled and has ultra low power consumption of 39 mW.
The PHY core supports the 1.0 V p-p operating mode and the 2.4 V p-p operating mode defined in the IEEE 802.3cg standard and can operate from a single power supply rail of 1.8 V or 3.3 V, with the lower voltage option supporting the 1.0 V p-p transmit voltage level.
The ADIN1100 has an integrated voltage supply monitoring circuit and power-on reset (POR) circuitry to improve system level robustness.
The MDIO interface is a 2-wire serial interface for communication between a host processor or MAC and the ADIN1100, thereby allowing access to control and status information in the PHY core management registers. This interface is compatible with both the IEEE 802.3 Standard Clause 22 and Clause 45 management frame structures.
APPLICATIONS
- Process Control
- Factory Automation
- Building Automation
- Field instruments and switches
Applications
MAX328

The MAX328/MA329 are monolithic CMOS analog multiplexers. The MAX328 is a single-ended, 1-of-8 device, and the MAX329 is a differential, 2-of-8 device.
Designed to provide the lowest possible on- and off-leakages, these multiplexers switch signals from high source impedance, providing the mux operates into a high-input-impedance op amp or A/D converter. The MAX328/MAX329 are pin-for-pin replacements for the popular DG508/DG509 in these applications.
Adding an external 40kΩ resistor to each input makes the MAX328/MAX329 an excellent fault-tolerant multiplexer. Low leakage (less than 1pA at +25°C) and 2.5kΩ on-resistance allow the circuit to sustain 110V AC faults indefinitely while maintaining an error of less than 40nV for normal signals (i.e., 1pA times 40kΩ).
The MAX328/MAX329 work equally well with a single supply of 10V to 30V or dual supplies of ±5V to ±18V. They also perform well with unbalanced combinations of supply voltage, such as +12V and -5V or +5V and -15V. Low power dissipation (1.9mW with ±15V supplies) allows use in portable applications.
MAX44242

The MAX44242 provides a combination of high voltage, low noise, low input bias current in a dual channel and features rail-to-rail at the output.
This dual amplifier operates over a wide supply voltage range from a single 2.7V to 20V supply or split ±1.35V to ±10V supplies and consumes only 1.2mA quiescent supply current per channel.
The MAX44242 is a unity-gain stable amplifier with a gain-bandwidth product of 10MHz. The device outputs drive up to 200pF load capacitor without any external isolation resistor compensation.
The MAX44242 is available in 8-pin SOT23 and µMAX® packages and is rated for operation over the -40°C to +125°C automotive temperature range.
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Applications
- Chemical Sensor Interface
- Industrial: Process and Control
- Medical Pulse Oximetry
- Photodiode Sensor Interface
- Precision Instrumentation
LTC6373

The LTC6373 is a precision instrumentation amplifier with fully differential outputs which includes a closely-matched internal resistor network to achieve excellent CMRR, offset voltage, gain error, gain drift, and gain nonlinearity. The user can easily program the gain to one of seven available settings through a 3-bit parallel interface (A2 to A0). The 8th state puts the part in shutdown which reduces the current consumption to 220 μA. Unlike a conventional voltage feedback amplifier, the LTC6373 maintains nearly the same bandwidth across all its gain settings.
The LTC6373 features fully differential outputs to drive high performance, differential-input ADCs. The output common mode voltage is independently adjustable via the VOCM pin. The combination of high impedance inputs, DC precision, low noise, low distortion, and high-speed differential ADC drive makes the LTC6373 an ideal candidate for optimizing data acquisition systems.
The LTC6373 is available in a 12-lead 4 mm × 4 mm DFN (LFCSP) package and is fully specified over the −40°C to +105°C temperature range.
Applications
- Data Acquisition Systems
- Biomedical Instrumentation
- Test and Measurement Equipment
- Differential ADC Drivers
- Single-Ended-to-Differential Conversion
- Multiplexed Applications
Applications
Precision Medium Bandwidth
Precision Narrow Bandwidth
Precision Wide Bandwidth
LTC6240

The LTC6240/6241/LTC6242 are single, dual and quad low noise, low offset, rail-to-rail output, unity gain stable CMOS op amps that feature 1pA of input bias current. Input bias current is guaranteed to be 1pA max on the single LTC6240. The 0.1Hz to 10Hz noise of only 550nVP-P, along with an offset of just 125μV are significant improvements over traditional CMOS op amps. Additionally, noise is guaranteed to be less than 10nV/√Hz at 1kHz. An 18MHz gain bandwidth, and 10V/μs slew rate, along with the wide supply range and low input capacitance, make them perfect for use as fast signal processing amplifiers.
These op amps have an output stage that swings within 30mV of either supply rail to maximize the signal dynamic range in low supply applications. The input common mode range extends to the negative supply. They are fully specified on 3V and 5V, and an HV version guarantees operation on supplies up to ±5V.
The LTC6240 is available in the 8-pin SO and the 5-pin SOT-23 packages. The LTC6241 is available in the 8-pin SO, and for compact designs it is packaged in a tiny dual fine pitch leadless (DFN) package. The LTC6242 is available in the 16-pin SSOP as well as the 5mm × 3mm DFN package.
Applications
- Photo Diode Amplifiers
- Charge Coupled Amplifiers
- Low Noise Signal Processing
- Medical Instrumentation
- High Impedance Transducer Amplifier
Applications
LTC6655

The LTC6655 is a complete family of precision bandgap voltage references, offering exceptional noise and drift performance. This low noise and drift is ideally suited for the high resolution measurements required by instrumentation and test equipment. In addition, the LTC6655 is fully specified over the temperature range of –40°C to 125°C, ensuring its suitability for demanding automotive and industrial applications. Advanced curvature compensation allows this bandgap reference to achieve a drift of less than 2ppm/°C with a predictable temperature characteristic and an output voltage accurate to ±0.025%, reducing or eliminating the need for calibration.
The LTC6655LN Low Noise comes with a noise reduction pin that enables reduction of wideband noise with the addition of a single capacitor.
The LTC6655 can be powered from as little as 500mV above the output voltage to as much as 13.2V. Superior load regulation with source and sink capability, coupled with exceptional line rejection, ensures consistent performance over a wide range of operating conditions. A shutdown mode is provided for low power applications.
The LTC6655 references are offered in an 8-lead MSOP package and an 8-lead LS8 package. The LS8 is a 5mm × 5mm surface mount hermetic package that provides outstanding stability.
APPLICATIONS
- Instrumentation and Test Equipment
- High Resolution Data Acquisition Systems
- Weigh Scales
- Precision Battery Monitors
- Precision Regulators
- Medical Equipment
Applications
Precision Narrow Bandwidth
Precision Medium Bandwidth
Precision Wide Bandwidth
LTC6078

The LTC6078/LTC6079 are dual/quad, low offset, low noise operational amplifiers with low power consumption and rail-to-rail input/output swing.
Input offset voltage is trimmed to less than 25μV and the CMOS inputs draw less than 50pA of bias current. The low offset drift, excellent CMRR, and high voltage gain make it a good choice for precision signal conditioning.
Each amplifier draws only 54μA current on a 3V supply. The micropower, rail-to-rail operation of the LTC6078/LTC6079 is well suited for portable instruments and single supply applications.
The LTC6078/LTC6079 are specified on power supply voltages of 3V and 5V from -40 to 125°C. The dual amplifier LTC6078 is available in 8-lead MSOP and 10-lead DFN packages. The quad amplifier LTC6079 is available in 16-lead SSOP and DFN packages.
Applications
- Photodiode Amplifier
- High Impedance Sensor Amplifier
- Microvolt Accuracy Threshold Detection
- Instrumentation Amplifiers
- Battery Powered Applications
Applications
LT3045

The LT3045 is a high performance low dropout linear regulator featuring LTC’s ultralow noise and ultrahigh PSRR architecture for powering noise sensitive applications. Designed as a precision current reference followed by a high performance voltage buffer, the LT3045 can be easily paralleled to further reduce noise, increase output current and spread heat on the PCB.
The device supplies 500mA at a typical 260mV dropout voltage. Operating quiescent current is nominally 2.2mA and drops to <<1µA in shutdown. The LT3045’s wide output voltage range (0V to 15V) while maintaining unity-gain operation provides virtually constant output noise, PSRR, bandwidth and load regulation, independent of the programmed output voltage. Additionally, the regulator features programmable current limit, fast start-up capability and programmable power good to indicate output voltage regulation.
The LT3045 is stable with a minimum 10µF ceramic output capacitor. Built-in protection includes reverse-battery protection, reverse-current protection, internal current limit with foldback and thermal limit with hysteresis. The LT3045 is available in thermally enhanced 12-Lead MSOP and 10-Lead 3mm × 3mm DFN packages.
The LT3045-EP supports defense and aerospace applications (AQEC)
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APPLICATIONS
- RF Power Supplies: PLLs, VCOs, Mixers, LNAs, PAs
- Very Low Noise Instrumentation
- High Speed/High Precision Data Converters
- Medical Applications: Imaging, Diagnostics
- Precision Power Supplies
- Post-Regulator for Switching Supplies
Applications
LT8609S

The LT8609S is a compact, high efficiency, high speed synchronous monolithic step-down switching regulator that consumes only 1.7µA of non-switching quiescent current. The LT8609S can deliver 2A of continuous current with peak loads of 3A (<1sec) to support applications such as GSM transceivers which require high transient loads. Top and bottom power switches are included with all necessary circuitry to minimize the need for external components. Low ripple Burst Mode operation enables high efficiency down to very low output currents while keeping the output ripple below 10mVP-P. A SYNC pin allows synchronization to an external clock, or spread spectrum modulation of switching frequencies for low EMI operation. Internal compensation with peak current mode topology allows the use of small inductors and results in fast transient response and good loop stability. The EN/UV pin has an accurate 1V threshold and can be used to program VIN undervoltage lockout or to shut down the LT8609S reducing the input supply current to 1µA. A capacitor on the TR/SS pin programs the output voltage ramp rate during start-up while the PG flag signals when VOUT is within ±8.5% of the programmed output voltage as well as fault conditions. The LT8609S is available in a small 16-lead 3mm × 3mm LQFN package.
APPLICATIONS
- General Purpose Step Down
- Low EMI Step Down
Applications
LTM8049

The LTM8049 is a Dual SEPIC/Inverting μModule® (power module) DC/DC Converter. Each of the two outputs can be easily configured as a SEPIC or Inverting converter by simply grounding the appropriate output rail. The LTM8049 includes power devices, inductors, control circuitry and passive components. All that is needed to complete the design are input and output caps, and small resistors to set the output voltages and switching frequency. Other components may be used to control the soft-start and undervoltage lockout.
The LTM8049 is packaged in a thermally enhanced, compact (15mm × 9mm) over-molded Ball Grid Array (BGA) package suitable for automated assembly by standard surface mount equipment. The LTM8049 is RoHS compliant.
Applications
- Battery Powered Regulator
- Local Negative Voltage Regulator
- Low Noise Amplifier Power
Applications
ADUCM355

The ADuCM355 is an on-chip system that controls and measures electrochemical sensors and biosensors. The ADuCM355 is an ultralow power, mixed-signal microcontroller based on the Arm® Cortex™-M3 processor. The device features current, voltage, and impedance measurement capability.
The ADuCM355 features a 16-bit, 400 kSPS, multichannel successive approximation register (SAR) analog-to-digital converter (ADC) with input buffers, built-in antialias filter (AAF), and programmable gain amplifier (PGA). The current inputs include three transimpedance amplifiers (TIA) with programmable gain and load resistors for measuring different sensor types. The analog front end (AFE) also contains two low power amplifiers designed specifically for potentiostat capability to maintain a constant bias voltage to an external electrochemical sensor. The noninverting inputs of these two amplifiers are controlled by on-chip, dual output digital-to-analog converters (DACs). The analog outputs include a high speed DAC and output amplifier designed to generate an ac signal.
The ADC operates at conversion rates up to 400 kSPS with an input range of −0.9 V to +0.9 V. An input mux before the ADC allows the user to select an input channel for measurement. These input channels include three external current inputs, multiple external voltage inputs, and internal channels. The internal channels allow diagnostic measurements of the internal supply voltages, die temperature, and reference voltages.
Two of the three voltage DACs are dual output, 12-bit string DACs. One output per DAC controls the noninverting input of a potentiostat amplifier, and the other controls the noninverting input of the TIA.
The third DAC (sometimes referred to as the high speed DAC) is designed for the high power TIA for impedance measurements. The output frequency range of this DAC is up to 200 kHz.
A precision 1.82 V and 2.5 V on-chip reference source is available. The internal ADC and voltage DAC circuits use this on-chip reference source to ensure low drift performance for all peripherals.
The ADuCM355 integrates a 26 MHz Arm Cortex-M3 processor, which is a 32-bit reduced instruction set computer (RISC) machine. The Arm Cortex-M3 processor also has a flexible multichannel direct memory access controller (DMA) supporting two independent serial peripheral interface (SPI) ports, universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter (UART), and I2C communication peripherals. The ADuCM355 has 128 kB of nonvolatile flash/EE memory and 64 kB of single random access memory (SRAM) integrated on-chip.
The digital processor subsystem is clocked from a 26 MHz on-chip oscillator. The oscillator is the source of the main digital die system clock. Optionally, a 26 MHz phase-locked loop (PLL) can be used as the digital system clock. This clock can be internally subdivided so that the processor operates at a lower frequency and saves power. A low power, internal 32 kHz oscillator is available and can clock the timers. The ADuCM355 includes three general-purpose timers, a wake-up timer (which can be used as a general-purpose timer), and a system watchdog timer.
The analog subsystem has a separate 16 MHz oscillator used to clock the ADC, DACs, and other digital logic on the analog die. The analog die also contains a separate 32 kHz, low power oscillator to clock a watchdog timer on the analog die. Both the 32 kHz oscillator and this watchdog are independent from the digital die oscillators and system watchdog timer.
A range of communication peripherals can be configured as required in a specific application. These peripherals include UART, I2C, two SPI ports, and general-purpose input/output (GPIO) ports. The GPIOs, combined with the general-purpose timers, can be combined to generate a pulse-width modulation (PWM) type output.
Nonintrusive emulation and program download are supported via the serial wire debug port (SW-DP) interface.
The ADuCM355 operates from a 2.8 V to 3.6 V supply and is specified over a temperature range of −40°C to +85°C. The chip is packaged in a 72-lead, 6 mm × 5 mm land grid array (LGA) package.
Note that, throughout this data sheet, multifunction pins, such as P0.0/SPI0_CLK, are referred to either by the entire pin name or by a single function of the pin, for example, P0.0, when only that function is relevant.
Applications
- Gas detection
- Food quality
- Environmental sensing (air, water, and soil)
- Blood glucose meters
- Life sciences and biosensing analysis
- Bioimpedance measurements
- General Amperometry, voltammetry, and impedance spectroscopy functions
Applications
ADA4530-1

The ADA4530-1 is a femtoampere (10−15 A) level input bias current operational amplifier suitable for use as an electrometer that also includes an integrated guard buffer. It has an operating voltage range of 4.5 V to 16 V, enabling it to operate in conventional 5 V and 10 V single supply systems as well as ±2.5 V and ±5 V dual supply systems.
It provides ultralow input bias currents that are production tested at 25°C and at 125°C to ensure the device meets its performance goals in user systems. The integrated guard buffer isolates the input pins from leakage in the printed circuit board (PCB), minimizes board component count, and enables easy system design. The ADA4530-1 is available in an industry-standard surface-mount 8-lead SOIC package with a unique pinout optimized to prevent signals from coupling between the sensitive input pins, the power supplies, and the output pin while enabling easy routing of the guard ring traces.
The ADA4530-1 also offers low offset voltage, low offset drift, and low voltage and current noise needed for the types of applications that require such low leakages.
To maximize the dynamic range of the system, the ADA4530-1 has a rail-to-rail output stage that can typically drive to within 30 mV of the supply rails under a 10 kΩ load.
The ADA4530-1 operates over the −40°C to +125°C industrial temperature range and is available in an 8-lead SOIC package.
Applications
- Laboratory and analytical instrumentation: spectrophotometers, chromatographs, mass spectrometers, and potentiostatic and amperostatic coulometry
- Instrumentation: picoammeters and coulombmeters
- Transimpedance amplifier (TIA) for photodiodes, ion chambers, and working electrode measurements
- High impedance buffering for chemical sensors and capacitive sensors
Applications
ADA4350

The ADA4350 is an analog front end for photodetectors or other sensors whose output produces a current proportional to the sensed parameter or voltage input applications where the system requires the user to select between very precise gain levels to maximize the dynamic range.
The ADA4350 integrates a FET input amplifier, a switching network, and an ADC driver with all functions controllable via a serial peripheral interface (SPI) or parallel control logic into a single IC. The FET input amplifier has very low voltage noise and current noise making it an excellent choice to work with a wide range of photodetectors, sensors, or precision data acquisition systems.
Its switching network allows the user individual selection of up to six different, externally configurable feedback networks; by using external components for the feedback network, the user can more easily match the system to their desired photodetector or sensor capacitance. This feature also allows the use of low thermal drift resistors, if required.
The design of the switches minimizes error sources so that they add virtually no error in the signal path. The output driver can be used in either single-ended or a differential mode and is ideal for driving the input of an ADC.
The ADA4350 can operate from a single +3.3 V supply or a dual ±5 V supply, offering user flexibility when choosing the polarity of the detector. It is available in a Pb-free, 28-lead TSSOP package and is specified to operate over the −40°C to +85°C temperature range. Multifunction pin names may be referenced by their relevant function only.
Applications
- Current to voltage (I to V) conversions
- Photodiode preamplifiers
- Chemical analyzers
- Mass spectrometry
- Molecular spectroscopy
- Laser/LED receivers
- Data acquisition systems
Applications
Markets
AD7175-2

The AD7175-2 is a low noise, fast settling, multiplexed, 2-/4- channel (fully/pseudo differential) Σ-Δ analog-to-digital converter (ADC) for low bandwidth inputs. It has a maximum channel scan rate of 50 kSPS (20 µs) for fully settled data. The output data rates range from 5 SPS to 250 kSPS.
The AD7175-2 integrates key analog and digital signal conditioning blocks to allow users to configure an individual setup for each analog input channel in use. Each feature can be user selected on a per channel basis. Integrated true rail-to-rail buffers on the analog inputs and external reference inputs provide easy to drive high impedance inputs. The precision 2.5 V low drift (2 ppm/°C) band gap internal reference (with output reference buffer) adds embedded functionality to reduce external component count.
The digital filter allows simultaneous 50 Hz/60 Hz rejection at 27.27 SPS output data rate. The user can switch between different filter options according to the demands of each channel in the application. The ADC automatically switches through each selected channel. Further digital processing functions include offset and gain calibration registers, configurable on a per channel basis.
The device operates with a 5 V AVDD1, or ±2.5 V AVDD1/AVSS, and 2 V to 5 V AVDD2 and IOVDD supplies. The specified operating temperature range is −40°C to +105°C. The AD7175-2 is in a 24-lead TSSOP package.
Applications
- Process control: PLC/DCS modules
- Temperature and pressure measurement
- Medical and scientific multichannel instrumentation
- Chromatography
Applications
Intelligent Buildings
- Building Utilities
AD7124-4

The AD7124-4 is a low power, low noise, completely integrated analog front end for high precision measurement applications. The device contains a low noise, 24-bit Σ-Δ analog-to-digital converter (ADC), and can be configured to have 4 differential inputs or 7 single-ended or pseudo differential inputs. The onchip low gain stage ensures that signals of small amplitude can be interfaced directly to the ADC.
One of the major advantages of the AD7124-4 is that it gives the user the flexibility to employ one of three integrated power modes. The current consumption, range of output data rates, and rms noise can be tailored with the power mode selected. The device also offers a multitude of filter options, ensuring that the user has the highest degree of flexibility.
The AD7124-4 can achieve simultaneous 50 Hz and 60 Hz rejection when operating at an output data rate of 25 SPS (single cycle settling), with rejection in excess of 80 dB achieved at lower output data rates.
The AD7124-4 establishes the highest degree of signal chain integration. The device contains a precision, low noise, low drift internal band gap reference, and also accepts an external differential reference, which can be internally buffered. Other key integrated features include programmable low drift excitation current sources, burnout currents, and a bias voltage generator, which sets the common-mode voltage of a channel to AVDD/2. The low-side power switch enables the user to power down bridge sensors between conversions, ensuring the absolute minimal power consumption of the system. The device also allows the user the option of operating with either an internal clock or an external clock.
The integrated channel sequencer allows several channels to be enabled simultaneously, and the AD7124-4 sequentially converts on each enabled channel, simplifying communication with the device. As many as 16 channels can be enabled at any time; a channel being defined as an analog input or a diagnostic such as a power supply check or a reference check. This unique feature allows diagnostics to be interleaved with conversions.
The AD7124-4 also supports per channel configuration. The device allows eight configurations or setups. Each configuration consists of gain, filter type, output data rate, buffering, and reference source. The user can assign any of these setups on a channel by channel basis.
The AD7124-4 also has extensive diagnostic functionality integrated as part of its comprehensive feature set. These diagnostics include a cyclic redundancy check (CRC), signal chain checks, and serial interface checks, which lead to a more robust solution. These diagnostics reduce the need for external components to implement diagnostics, resulting in reduced board space needs, reduced design cycle times, and cost savings. The failure modes effects and diagnostic analysis (FMEDA) of a typical application has shown a safe failure fraction (SFF) greater than 90% according to IEC 61508.
The device operates with a single analog power supply from 2.7 V to 3.6 V or a dual 1.8 V power supply. The digital supply has a range of 1.65 V to 3.6 V. It is specified for a temperature range of −40°C to +105°C. The AD7124-4 is housed in a 32-lead LFCSP package or a 24-lead TSSOP package.
Applications
- Temperature measurement
- Pressure measurement
- Industrial process control
- Instrumentation Smart transmitters
- Smart transmitters
Applications
Intelligent Buildings
- Building Automation Systems
- Building Automation Controllers and Networks
- Building Utilities
- Building Safety and Security Solutions
AD5791

The AD57911 is a single 20-bit, unbuffered voltage-output DAC that operates from a bipolar supply of up to 33 V. The AD5791 accepts a positive reference input in the range 5 V to VDD – 2.5 V and a negative reference input in the range VSS + 2.5 V to 0 V. The AD5791 offers a relative accuracy specification of ±1 LSB max, and operation is guaranteed monotonic with a ±1 LSB differential nonlinearity (DNL) maximum specification.
The device uses a versatile 3-wire serial interface that operates at clock rates up to 35 MHz and that is compatible with standard serial peripheral interface (SPI), QSPI™, MICROWIRE™, and DSP interface standards. The device incorporates a power-on reset circuit that ensures the DAC output powers up to 0 V and in a known output impedance state and remains in this state until a valid write to the device takes place. The device provides an output clamp feature that places the output in a defined load state.
Product Highlights
- 1 ppm Accuracy.
- Wide Power Supply Range up to ±16.5 V.
- Operating Temperature Range: −40°C to +125°C.
- Low 7.5 nV/√Hz Noise Spectral Density.
- Low 0.05 ppm/°C Temperature Drift.
- Medical instrumentation
- Test and measurement
- Industrial control
- High end scientific and aerospace instrumentation
1 Protected by U.S. Patent No. 7,884,747. Other patents pending.
Applications
ADAQ7980

The ADAQ7980/ADAQ7988 are 16-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) μModule® data acquisition systems that integrate four common signal processing and conditioning blocks into a system in package (SiP) design that supports a variety of applications. These devices contain the most critical passive components, eliminating many of the design challenges associated with traditional signal chains that use successive approximation register (SAR) ADCs. These passive components are crucial to achieving the specified device performance.
The ADAQ7980/ADAQ7988 contain a high accuracy, low power, 16-bit SAR ADC, a low power, high bandwidth, high input impedance ADC driver, a low power, stable reference buffer, and an efficient power management block. Housed within a tiny, 5 mm × 4 mm LGA package, these products simplify the design process for data acquisition systems. The level of system integration of the ADAQ7980/ADAQ7988 solves many design challenges, while the devices still provide the flexibility of a configurable ADC driver feedback loop to allow gain and/or common-mode adjustments. A set of four device supplies provides optimal system performance; however, single-supply operation is possible with minimal impact on device operating specifications.
The ADAQ7980/ADAQ7988 integrate within a compact, integrated circuit (IC)-like form factor key components commonly used in data acquisition signal chain designs. The μModule family transfers the design burden of component selection, optimization, and layout from designer to device, shortening overall design time, system troubleshooting, and ultimately improving time to market.
The serial peripheral interface (SPI)-compatible serial interface features the ability to daisy-chain multiple devices on a single, 3-wire bus and provides an optional busy indicator. The user interface is compatible with 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3 V, or 5 V logic.
Specified operation of these devices is from −55°C to +125°C.
APPLICATIONS
- Automated test equipment (ATE)
- Battery powered instrumentation
- Communications
- Data acquisition
- Process control
- Medical instruments
Applications
Signal Chains
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Interactive Signal Chains

Reference Designs
CN0503

Optical techniques are used in a broad class of liquid analysis techniques. Phenomena such as absorbance, fluorescence, scattering, and backscatter are used to detect chemical composition, pH, turbidity, and other chemical and physical properties. Optical techniques have several advantages, namely, they are contact free, not destructive, high precision, and high sensitivity; however, they often require complicated electronics to compensate for electrical and physical errors. Also, defining the optical path and eliminating ambient light interference requires careful enclosure design.
The circuit shown in Figure 1 is a reconfigurable multiparameter optical liquid measurement platform capable of performing colorimetry, turbidity, and fluorometry. The design minimizes complexity by using a highly integrated, multimodal sensor front end capable of simultaneously driving four LEDs, and synchronously measuring four pairs of photodiodes at a flexible sampling rate. Furthermore, the front end has on-chip digital filters and high ambient light rejection that allow the platform to operate with full performance regardless of environmental lighting conditions.
Despite benchtop instrument performance, the system is adaptable to portable and handheld applications. The LED current is configurable to be as low as 2 mA. With a 200 nA standby current and a flexible output data rate, the system achieves ultralow power consumption. Furthermore, the main board is designed in an Arduino-compatible shield form factor for rapid prototyping with common processor platforms.
The platform supports a wide range of LED sources from infrared to ultraviolet wavelengths, and the four independent light paths can be simultaneously measured. Additionally, two of these light paths support perpendicular measurement capabilities for applications like fluorescence and turbidity.
Each light path includes a measurement and reference photodiode that samples the intensity of the incident beam, allowing errors due to LED current source accuracy, LED drift, and mechanical imperfections to be nearly eliminated.

Applicable Parts
Applications
CN0425

Toxic gas detection instruments are widely used to alert people of elevated levels of dangerous gases. Many of these instruments use electrochemical gas sensors that contain multiple metal plates, metal pins, and internal metal-based bond wires. These metal components can make the sensor susceptible to picking up energy from nearby RF communication networks, which may result in the instrument reporting an incorrect gas level or even a false gas alarm. An unnecessary workplace evacuation or factory shutdown due to a false alarm can be very costly to an end user.
The European standard EN 50270: 2015, “Electrochemical compatibility – Electrical apparatus for the detection and measurement of combustible gases, toxic gases or Oxygen” specifies the RF frequency range and power levels that a toxic gas detection instrument must be capable of operating in.
The CN-0425 circuit was extensively tested with a number of sensors in an anechoic chamber to prove compliance with the EN 50270 radiated immunity specifications. Additional tests were performed in close proximity to a high power radio transmitter to prove its robustness to near-field RF interference.
Figure 1 shows an electrochemical gas sensor (M1) connected and how to bias and measure the electrochemical toxic gas sensor. This circuit note also shows and explains the filters used to improve radiated immunity of the whole circuit.

Applicable Parts
Applications
Instrumentation & Measurement
- Chemical Analysis & Analytical Instruments
CN0435

Programmable logic controllers (PLC) and distributed control systems (DCS) are used for monitoring and controlling both smart (HART capable) and analog-only field instruments found in industrial automation applications.
The circuit shown in Figure 1 represents a simple DCS system composed of a host and a single node with two 4-channel isolated analog input boards and two 4-channel isolated analog output boards controlled locally by an Arduino form factor baseboard. The RS-485 transceiver interfaces with a PC or other host, from which the user can exchange data with the node using the Modbus protocol.

Analog input data is read locally and made available over a serial interface utilizing the industry-standard Modbus protocol, ensuring data integrity and compatibility with a range of software applications and libraries. Similarly, analog outputs are set by writing to Modbus registers, which are then translated to analog voltage or current signals.
Each node can have any combination of up to four analog input and output boards. Multinode systems of up to 16 nodes, as shown in Figure 2, can be designed using the hardware and software infrastructure provided. The circuit supports point-to-point HART communication, which can be extended to a multidrop HART network, consisting of several HART devices on the same channel.

Both analog inputs and analog outputs are galvanically isolated per board (groups of four), and analog inputs feature open-wire detection, simplifying fault detection and diagnosis. These features enhance robustness when working in a harsh industrial automation setting.
Applications
Industrial Automation Technology (IAT)
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) & Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
CN0531

Precision dc voltages are a critical component of scientific instrumentation and measurement equipment, automated test equipment, factory automation and control, chemical analysis, and many other high precision applications. The most demanding applications require single digit, part per million temperature drift, subppm linearity, and low, predictable noise performance.
The circuit shown in Figure 1 is a programmable 20-bit voltage source that enables these demanding applications. The output range is −5 V to +5 V with ±1 LSB integral nonlinearity (INL), ±1 LSB differential nonlinearity (DNL), and exceptionally low noise and low drift across the entire output range.
On-board power converters produce the required supply rails from a single voltage supply provided by the development platform board. Low noise, high power supply rejection ratio (PSRR) voltage regulators ensure that the switching noise is minimized. A high precision, high stability, on-board hermetically sealed voltage reference ensures the high precision and accuracy of the 20-bit system.
The output of the circuit is a buffered voltage with an option for a remote sense connection to compensate for lead resistance or allow for the insertion of an external power stage, if necessary, providing drive flexibility for the desired end application.

Applicable Parts
LT3093
–20V, 200mA, Ultralow Noise, Ultrahigh PSRR Negative Linear Regulator
LT3042
20V, 200mA, Ultralow Noise, Ultrahigh PSRR RF Linear Regulator
LT3471
Dual 1.3A, 1.2MHz Boost/Inverter in 3mm × 3mm DFN
LTC6655
0.25ppm Noise, Low Drift Precision References
AD8676
Ultra Precision, 36 V, 2.8 nV/√Hz Dual RRO Op Amp
AD8675
36 V Precision, 2.8 nV/√Hz Rail-to-Rail Output Op Amp
AD5791
1 ppm, 20-Bit, ±1 LSB INL, Voltage Output DAC
Applications
CN0536

Radiation monitoring is an essential part of ensuring health and safety in and around nuclear energy production facilities, marine propulsion applications, contaminated environments, medical facilities, and other industrial settings where radioactive material may be present.
There are various passive and active methods of measuring instantaneous radiation intensity and total radiation dose. The simplicity, low cost, and reliability of the Geiger-Mueller counter make it a compelling choice as a primary radiation measurement device, or as a secondary measurement in conjunction with other methods.
The circuit shown in Figure 1 is a low power Geiger counter radiation detector in an Arduino shield form factor compatible with 3 V and 5 V platform boards. This circuit features an on-board miniature Geiger-Mueller tube, with a bias power supply that is adjustable from 280 V to 500 V, allowing the circuit to be tuned for maximum sensitivity, or to be adapted to other Geiger-Mueller tubes.
Audible and light emitting diode (LED) event indicators provide a qualitative measure of radiation intensity, and the conditioned event pulse is routed to an Arduino interrupt pin for quantitative measurement and long-term datalogging.
The solution is adaptable to a local physical display (liquid crystal display (LCD), organic LED (OLED), and so on) or wired data connection using the universal asynchronous receiver and transceiver (UART) interface of the platform board. Wireless connectivity via Bluetooth or WiFi provides electrical isolation and simplifies remote monitoring and applications that aggregate data from multiple sensors.
The high voltage power supply is a unique architecture centered around a micropower comparator with built in reference. Hysteretic regulation reduces the quiescent current consumption to microamps, and a second power-good comparator detects fault conditions, making this circuit ideal for battery-powered, long-term monitoring applications.
Figure 1. EVAL-CN0536-ARDZ Block Diagram
Applicable Parts
Applications
CN0429

Gas detection instruments are used in a wide range of applications ranging from home air quality measurement devices to industrial solutions for detecting toxic gases. Many of these instruments use electrochemical gas sensors. This sensor technology requires specialized front-end circuitry for biasing and measurement.
By utilizing built-in diagnostics features (such as impedance spectroscopy or bias voltage pulsing and ramping) it is possible to inspect sensor health, compensate for accuracy drift due to aging or temperature, and estimate the remaining lifetime of the sensor right at the edge of the sensor network without user intervention. This functionality allows smart, accurate sensor replacement at the individual edge nodes. An integrated, ultra low power microcontroller directly biases the electrochemical gas sensor and runs onboard diagnostic algorithms.
The circuit shown in Figure 1 shows how an electrochemical gas sensor is connected to the potentiostat circuit and how it is biased and measured. Common 2-lead, 3-lead, and 4-lead electrochemical gas sensors can be used interchangeably. The integration of this signal chain dramatically reduces cost, size, complexity, and power consumption at the sensor node.

Applicable Parts
Applications
Instrumentation & Measurement
- Chemical Analysis & Analytical Instruments
CN0428

Many important liquid analyses like pH rely on electrochemistry, a branch of chemistry that characterizes the behavior of reduction-oxidation (redox) reactions by measuring the transfer of electrons from one reactant to another. Electrochemical techniques can be used directly or indirectly to detect several important parameters that affect water quality, including chemical indicators, biological and bacteriological indicators and even some low level contaminants like heavy metals. Many of these indicative measurements are pertinent to determining important quality parameters of the tested analyte.
The circuit shown in Figure 1 is a modular sensing platform that allows the user to design a flexible electrochemical water quality measurement solution. Its high level of integration enables an electrochemical measurement platform applicable to a variety of water quality probes including pH, oxidation reduction potential (ORP), and conductivity cells.
The system allows up to four probes to be connected at one time for different water quality measurements.

Applicable Parts
Applications
CN0409

The circuit shown in Figure 1 uses a photometric front end and a network of 860 nm infrared (IR) emitters and silicon PIN photodiodes to achieve a water turbidity measurement system. Turbidity is an important water quality indicator for the presence of dispersed or suspended solids, which affects potable water and environmental conditions. Turbidity is a qualitative characteristic imparted by how these suspended solids obstruct the transmittance of light. Turbidity is not a direct measure of suspended particles in water but rather a measure of the scattering effect that such particles have on light.

The system can measure low to high water turbidity levels ranging from 0 FTU to 1000 FTU. The IR LED and photodiode network is arranged in such a way that it can support two of the most recognized turbidity measurement standards: ISO7027 (both ratio and nonratio) and the GLI method. With three-point calibration, the typical accuracy that the system can achieve is ±0.50 FTU or ±5% of the reading, whichever is greater. This accuracy combined with the 0.05 FTU noise level makes the measurements obtained using this system very reliable.
The ADPD105 ambient light rejection feature makes this circuit ideal for applications where accurate, robust, and noncontact turbidity measurements are critical. Applications include chemical analysis and environmental monitoring of natural bodies of water (such as wastewater and drinking water).
The printed circuit board (PCB) is designed in an Arduino shield-compatible form factor and directly interfaces to the EVAL-ADICUP360 Arduino form factor-compatible platform board for rapid prototyping.
Applicable Parts
Applications
Instrumentation & Measurement
- Chemical Analysis & Analytical Instruments
CN0338

The circuit shown in Figure 1 is a complete thermopile-based gas sensor using the nondispersive infrared (NDIR) principle. This circuit is optimized for CO2 sensing, but can also accurately measure the concentration of a large number of gases by using thermopiles with different optical filters.

The printed circuit board (PCB) is designed in an Arduino shield form factor and interfaces to the EVAL-ADICUP360 Arduino-compatible platform board. The signal conditioning is implemented with the AD8629 and the ADA4528-1 low noise amplifiers and the ADuCM360 precision analog microcontroller, which contains programmable gain amplifiers, dual 24-bit Σ-Δ analog-to-digital converters (ADCs), and an ARM Cortex-M3 processor.
Applicable Parts
AD8629
Zero-Drift, Single-Supply, Rail-to-Rail Input/Output Operational Amplifier
ADA4528-1
Precision, Ultralow Noise, RRIO, Zero-Drift Single Op Amp
ADP7105
20 V, 500 mA, Low Noise LDO Regulator with Soft Start
ADuCM362
Low Power, Precision Analog Microcontroller with Dual Sigma-Delta ADCs, ARM Cortex-M3
ADuCM363
Low Power, Precision Analog Microcontroller with Single Sigma-Delta ADC, ARM Cortex-M3
Applications
Intelligent Buildings
- HVAC Systems Technologies
- Environmental Monitoring Solutions
CN0383

The circuit shown in Figure 1 is an integrated 2-wire, 3-wire, or 4-wire resistance temperature detector (RTD) system based on the AD7124-4/AD7124-8 low power, low noise, 24-bit Σ-Δ analog-to-digital converter (ADC) optimized for high precision measurement applications.

This circuit note uses a Class B Pt100 RTD sensor with an accuracy of ±0.3°C at 0°C but it can support other classes such as Class A, Class AA, 1/3 DIN, or 1/10 DIN that are higher accuracy RTDs. This circuit also has provision for Pt1000 RTDs that are useful in low power applications.
The AD7124-4/AD7124-8 can achieve high resolution, low nonlinearity, and low noise performance as well as high 50 Hz and 60 Hz rejection, suitable for industrial RTD systems. The typical peak to peak resolution of the system is 0.0043°C (17.9 bits) for full power mode, sinc4 filter selected, at an output data rate of 50 SPS, and 0.0092°C (16.8 bits) for low power mode, post filter selected, at an output data rate of 25 SPS. These settings show that the system accuracy is significantly better than the sensor accuracy.
The AD7124-4/AD7124-8 integrate several important system building blocks required to support RTD measurements. Functions, including programmable excitation current sources and a programmable gain amplifier (PGA), excite and gain the RTD, respectively, which allows direct interfacing with the sensor and simplifies the design while reducing cost and power consumption.
Several options of the on-chip digital filtering and three integrated power modes, where the current consumption, range of output data rates, settling time, and rms noise are optimized, provide application flexibility. The current consumed in low power mode is only 255 μA and in full power mode is 930 μA. In power-down mode, the complete ADC along with its auxiliary functions are powered down so that the AD7124-4/AD7124-8 consume 1 μA typical. The power options make the AD7124-4/AD7124-8 suitable for nonpower critical applications, such as input modules, and also for low power applications, such as loop-powered smart transmitters where the complete transmitter must consume less than 4 mA.
The AD7124-4/AD7124-8 also have extensive diagnostic functionality integrated as part of its comprehensive feature set. This functionality can be used to check that the voltage level on the analog pins are within the specified operating range. These devices also include a cyclic redundancy check (CRC) on the serial peripheral interface (SPI) bus and signal chain checks, which leads to a more robust solution. These diagnostics reduce the need for external components to implement diagnostics, resulting in a smaller solution size, reduced design cycle times, and cost savings.
Applicable Parts
Applications
CN0384

The circuit shown in Figure 1 is an integrated thermocouple measurement system based on the AD7124-4/AD7124-8 low power, low noise, 24-bit, Σ-Δ analog-to-digital converter (ADC), optimized for high precision measurement applications. Thermocouple measurements using this system show an overall system accuracy of ±1°C over a measurement temperature range of −50°C to +200°C . Typical noise free code resolution of the system is approximately 15 bits.

The AD7124-4 can be configured for 4 differential or 7 pseudo differential input channels, while the AD7124-8 can be configured for 8 differential or 15 pseudo differential channels. The on-chip low noise programmable gain array (PGA) ensures that signals of small amplitude can be interfaced directly to the ADC.
The AD7124-4/AD7124-8 establishes the highest degree of signal chain integration, which includes programmable low drift excitation current sources, bias voltage generator, and internal reference. Therefore, the design of a thermocouple system is simplified when the AD7124-4/AD7124-8 is used because most of the required system building blocks are included on-chip.
The AD7124-4/AD7124-8 gives the user the flexibility to employ one of three integrated power modes, where the current consumption, range of output data rates, and rms noise are tailored with the power mode selected. The current consumed by the AD7124-4/AD7124-8 is only 255 μA in low power mode and 930 μA in full power mode. The power options make the device suitable for non-power critical applications, such as input/output modules, and also for low power applications, such as loop-powered smart transmitters where the complete transmitter must consume less than 4 mA.
The device also has a power-down option. In power-down mode, the complete ADC along with its auxiliary functions are powered down so that the device consumes 1 μA typical. The AD7124-4/AD7124-8 also has extensive diagnostic functionality integrated as part of its comprehensive feature set.
Applicable Parts
Applications
CN0407

The system functional diagram in Figure 1 is a precision analog front end for measurement of current down to the femtoampere range. This industry-leading solution is ideal for chemical analyzers and laboratory grade instrument where an ultrahigh sensitivity analog front end is required for signal conditioning current output sensors such as photodiodes, photomultiplier tubes, and Faraday cups. Applications that can use this solution include mass spectrometry, chromatography, and coulometry.
The EVAL-CN0407-SDPZ provides a reference design for real-world application by partitioning the system into a low-leakage mezzanine board and a data acquisition board. The input signal conditioning is implemented with the ADA4530-1 on the mezzanine board. The ADA4530-1 is an electrometer-grade amplifier with ultralow input bias current of 20 fA maximum at 85°C. A guard buffer is integrated on the chip to isolate the input pins from leakage to the printed circuit board (PCB). The default amplifier configuration is in the transimpedance mode with a 10 GΩ glass resistor and a metal shield that prevents leakage current from entering any of the high impedance paths on the board. In addition, the mezzanine board includes unpopulated resistor and capacitor pads to allow prototyping with surface-mount feedback resistors as well as other input configurations.
The data acquisition board uses an AD7172-2 24-bit Σ-Δ analog-to-digital-converter (ADC) and is powered from a single 9 V dc supply. The on-board supply generates all necessary voltages required to power both boards. The board connects to a PC via the SDP-S board (EVAL-SDP-CS1Z) and uses digital isolation to prevent noise from the USB bus or ground loops from degrading low current measurements.

Applicable Parts
ADUM3151
3.75 kV, 7-Channel, SPIsolator Digital Isolators for SPI (with 2/1 Aux channel directionality)
ADP7182
–28 V, −200 mA, Low Noise, Linear Regulator
ADR4525
Ultra-Low-Noise, High-Accuracy 2.5V Voltage Reference
AD7172-2
Low Power, 24-Bit, 31.25 kSPS, Sigma-Delta ADC with True Rail-to-Rail Buffers
ADA4530-1
Femtoampere Input Bias Current Electrometer Amplifier
Applications
CN0363

The circuit shown in Figure 1 is a dual-channel colorimeter featuring a modulated light source transmitter, programmable gain transimpedance amplifiers on each channel, and a very low noise, 24-bit Σ-Δ analog-to-digital converter (ADC). The output of the ADC connects to a standard FPGA mezzanine card. The FPGA takes the sampled data from the ADC and implements a synchronous detection algorithm.

By using modulated light and digital synchronous detection rather than a constant (dc) source, the system strongly rejects any noise sources at frequencies other than the modulation frequency, providing excellent accuracy.
The dual-channel circuit measures the ratio of light absorbed by the liquids in the sample and reference containers at three different wavelengths. This measurement forms the basis of many chemical analysis and environmental monitoring instruments used to measure concentrations and characterize materials through absorption spectroscopy.
Applicable Parts
AD7175-2
24-Bit, 250 kSPS, Sigma-Delta ADC with 20 µs Settling and True Rail-to-Rail Buffers
ADA4528-1
Precision, Ultralow Noise, RRIO, Zero-Drift Single Op Amp
AD8615
Precision 20 MHz CMOS Single RRIO Operational Amplifier
AD5201
33-Position Digital Potentiometer
ADA4805-1
0.2 µV/°C Offset Drift, 105 MHz Low Power, Low Noise, Rail-to-Rail Amplifier
ADG633
CMOS, ±5 V/+5 V/+3 V, Triple SPDT Switch
ADG733
CMOS, 2.5 Ω Low Voltage, Triple SPDT Switch
ADG704
CMOS, Low Voltage 2.5 Ω 4-Channel Multiplexer
ADG819
0.5 Ω CMOS 1.8 V to 5.5 V 2:1 Mux/SPDT Switch with BBM Switching Action
Applications
CN0359

The circuit shown in Figure 1 is a completely self-contained, microprocessor controlled, highly accurate conductivity measurement system ideal for measuring the ionic content of liquids, water quality analysis, industrial quality control, and chemical analysis.
A high performance combination of precision signal conditioning components yields an accuracy of better than 0.3% over a conductivity range of 0.1 μS to 10 S (10 M to 0.1 Ω) with no calibration requirements, using either 2- or 4-wire conductivity cells.
The circuit automatically detects either 100 Ω or 1000 Ω platinum (Pt) resistance temperature devices in 2-, 3-, or 4-wire configurations, allowing for added flexibility when measuring the temperature of the liquid.
The circuit generates a precise AC excitation voltage with minimum dc offset to avoid a damaging polarization voltage on the conductivity electrodes. The amplitude and frequency of the AC excitation is user-programmable.
A synchronous sampling technique converts the peak-to-peak amplitude of the excitation voltage and current to a DC value for accuracy and ease in processing using the dual, 24-bit Σ-Δ ADC integrated within the precision analog microcontroller.
The user interface consists of an LCD display and an encoder push button. The circuit can also communicate with a PC using a USB-to-UART bridge if desired, and operates on a single 4 V to 7 V power supply.
Applicable Parts
ADP5072
1 A/0.6 A DC-to-DC Switching Regulator with Independent Positive and Negative Outputs
AD8592
CMOS Single Supply RRIO Dual Op Amp with ±250 mA Output Current and Shutdown Mode
ADA4622-1
30 V, 8 MHz, Low Bias Current, Single-Supply, RRO, Precision Op Amps
AD8253
10 MHz, G = 1, 10, 100, 1000 iCMOS® Programmable Gain Instrumentation Amplifier
ADA4627-1
36 V, 19 MHz, Low Noise, Low Bias Current, JFET Op Amp
ADA4638-1
30V Auto-zero, Rail-to-Rail Output Precision Amplifier
ADA4528-2
Precision, Ultralow Noise, RRIO, Zero-Drift Dual Op Amp
ADA4077-2
4 MHz, 7 nV/√Hz, Low Offset and Drift, High Precision Dual Amplifier
AD8542
General-Purpose CMOS Dual Rail-to-Rail Amplifier
ADP2300
1.2 A, 20 V, 700 kHz Nonsynchronous Step-down Switching Regulator
ADP1613
650 kHz /1.3 MHz Step-Up PWM DC-to-DC Switching Converter with 2.0 A Current Limit
ADG1211
Low Capacitance, Low Charge Injection ±15 V/+12 V iCMOS Quad SPST Switches
ADG1419
2.1 Ω On Resistance, ±15 V/+12 V/±5 V, iCMOS SPDT Switch
ADuCM362
Low Power, Precision Analog Microcontroller with Dual Sigma-Delta ADCs, ARM Cortex-M3
ADuCM363
Low Power, Precision Analog Microcontroller with Single Sigma-Delta ADC, ARM Cortex-M3
Applications
CN0326

The circuit shown in Figure 1 is a completely isolated low power pH sensor signal conditioner and digitizer with automatic temperature compensation for high accuracy.
The circuit gives 0.5% accurate readings for pH values from 0 to 14 with greater than 14-bits of noise-free code resolution and is suitable for a variety of industrial applications such as chemical, food processing, water, and wastewater analysis.
This circuit supports a wide variety of pH sensors that have very high internal resistance that can range from 1 MΩ to several GΩ, and digital signal and power isolation provides immunity to noise and transient voltages often encountered in harsh industrial environments.

Applicable Parts
Applications
Intelligent Buildings
- Building Automation Systems
CN0234

The circuit shown in Figure 1 is a single-supply, low power battery operated, portable gas detector using an electrochemical sensor. The Alphasense CO-AX Carbon Monoxide sensor is used in the example.
Electrochemical sensors offer several advantages for instruments that detect or measure the concentration of many toxic gases. Most sensors are gas specific and have usable resolutions under one part per million (ppm) of gas concentration. They operate with very small amounts of current, making them well-suited for portable, battery powered instruments.
The circuit shown in Figure 1 uses the ADA4505-2, dual micro-power amplifier, which has a maximum input bias current of 2 pA at room temperature and consumes only 10 μA per amplifier. In addition, the ADR291 precision, low noise, micropower reference consumes only 12 μA and establishes the 2.5 V common-mode pseudo-ground reference voltage.

The ADP2503 high efficiency, buck-boost regulator allows single-supply operation from two AAA batteries and consumes only 38 μA when operating in power-save mode.
Total power consumption for the circuit shown in Figure 1 (excluding the AD7798 ADC) is approximately 110 μA under normal conditions (no gas detected) and 460 μA under worst-case conditions (2000 ppm CO detected). The AD7798 consumes approximately 180 μA when operational (G = 1, buffered mode) and only 1 μA in the power-save mode.
Because of the circuit’s extremely low power consumption, two AAA batteries can be a suitable power source. When connected to an ADC and a microcontroller, or a microcontroller with a built-in ADC, battery life can be from over six months to over one year.
Applicable Parts
Applications
CN0312

The circuit shown in Figure 1 is a dual-channel colorimeter that features a modulated light source transmitter and a synchronous detector receiver. The circuit measures the ratio of light absorbed by the sample and reference containers at three different wavelengths.
The circuit provides an efficient solution for many chemical analysis and environmental monitoring instruments used to measure concentrations and characterize materials through absorption spectroscopy.
The photodiode receiver conditioning path includes a programmable gain transimpedance amplifier for converting the diode current into a voltage and for allowing analysis of different liquids having wide variations in light absorption. The 16-bit sigma delta (Σ-Δ) analog-to-digital converter (ADC) provides additional dynamic range and ensures sufficient resolution for a wide range of photodiode output currents.
Using the modulated source and synchronous detector rather than a constant (dc) source, eliminates measurement errors due to ambient light and low frequency noise and provides higher accuracy.

Applicable Parts
ADG633
CMOS, ±5 V/+5 V/+3 V, Triple SPDT Switch
AD8615
Precision 20 MHz CMOS Single RRIO Operational Amplifier
AD8271
Programmable Gain Precision Difference Amplifier
ADR4525
Ultra-Low-Noise, High-Accuracy 2.5V Voltage Reference
AD8618
Precision 20 MHz CMOS Quad Rail-to-Rail Operational Amplifier
ADG733
CMOS, 2.5 Ω Low Voltage, Triple SPDT Switch
AD7798
3-Channel, Low Noise, Low Power, 16-Bit, Sigma Delta ADC with On-Chip In-Amp
Applications
CN0396

The circuit shown in Figure 1 is a portable gas detector, using a 4-electrode electrochemical sensor, for simultaneous detection of two distinct gases. The potentiostatic circuit uses an optimum combination of components designed to provide single-supply, low power, and low noise performance, while offering a high degree of programmability to accommodate a variety of sensors for different types of gases.

Electrochemical sensors offer several advantages for instruments that detect or measure the concentration of many toxic gases. Most sensors are gas specific and have usable resolutions under one part per million (ppm) of gas concentration.
The Alphasense COH-A2 sensor, which detects carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen sulfide (H2S), is used in this example.
The EVAL-CN0396-ARDZ printed circuit board (PCB) is designed in an Arduino-compatible shield form factor and interfaces to the EVAL-ADICUP360 Arduino-compatible platform board for rapid prototyping.
Applicable Parts
AD7798
3-Channel, Low Noise, Low Power, 16-Bit, Sigma Delta ADC with On-Chip In-Amp
ADA4528-1
Precision, Ultralow Noise, RRIO, Zero-Drift Single Op Amp
ADA4528-2
Precision, Ultralow Noise, RRIO, Zero-Drift Dual Op Amp
AD5270
1024-Position, 1% Resistor Tolerance Error, SPI Interface and 50-TP Memory Digital Rheostat
ADT7310
±0.5°C Accurate, 16-Bit Digital SPI Temperature Sensor
ADP7102
20 V, 300 mA, Low Noise, CMOS LDO
ADR3412
Micro-Power, High-Accuracy 1.2V Voltage Reference.
Applications
Intelligent Buildings
- HVAC Systems Technologies
- Environmental Monitoring Solutions
Evaluation Boards
EVAL-AD4630-24

The EVAL-AD4630-24FMCZ evaluation board enables quick and easy evaluation of the AD4630 family of 24-bit precision successive approximation register (SAR) analog-to-digital converters (ADCs).
The AD4630-24 is a low power, 24-bit, 2-channel, 24-bit precision SAR ADC that supports up to 2 MSPS per channel. The evaluation board demonstrates the performance of the AD4630-24 and provides a configurable analog front end (AFE) for a variety of system applications.
The EVAL-AD4630-24FMCZ evaluation board is designed for use with the Digilent ZedBoard™. The ZedBoard is used to control data capture and buffering. The evaluation board connects to the ZedBoard board via a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) mezzanine card (FMC) low pin count (LPC) connector. The ZedBoard hosts a Xilinx Zynq7000 SoC, which has two processor cores and programmable FPGA fabric. The ZedBoard connects to the PC through USB.
APPLICATIONS
- Automatic test equipment
- Digital control loops
- Medical instrumentation
- Seismology
- Semiconductor manufacturing
- Scientific instrumentation
Applicable Parts
Applications
EVAL-ADA4625-1

UG-1201 describes the evaluation board for the ADA4625-1 low noise, fast settling, single supply, rail-to-rail output (RRO), junction field effect transistor (JFET) op amp in an 8-lead small outline integrated circuit (SOIC) package with an exposed pad. The design of this evaluation board emphasizes simplicity and ease of use. This evaluation board is a 2-layer board that accommodates edge mounted SubMiniature version A (SMA) connectors on the inputs and outputs. The SMA connectors allow efficient connection to test equipment or other circuitry.
The evaluation board ground plane, components placement, and power supply bypassing are optimized for maximum circuit flexibility and performance. The exposed pad of the ADA4625-1 is connected to the ground plane on the evaluation board to enhance thermal and noise performance. The evaluation board uses a combination of surface mount technology (SMT) component case sizes 0603 and 0805, with the exception of the bypass capacitors, Capacitor C3 and Capacitor C5, which have a maximum standard size of 1206. The evaluation board also features a variety of unpopulated resistor and capacitor pads, which provide the user with multiple choices and extensive flexibility for different application circuits and configurations, such as active loop filters, transimpedance amplifiers (TIAs), and charge amplifiers.
The ADA4625-1 data sheet covers the specifications and details of the device operation and application circuit configurations and guidance. Consult the data sheet in conjunction with UG-1201 for a better understanding of the device operation, especially when powering up the evaluation board for the first time.
Applicable Parts
ADA4625-1
36 V, 18 MHz, Low Noise, Fast Settling Single Supply, RRO, JFET Op Amp
Applications
EVAL-ADA4945-1

The Analog Devices, Inc., ADA4945-1CP-EBZ evaluation board allows the user to evaluate the performance of the ADA4945-1 fully differential amplifier. The ADA4945-1CP-EBZ evaluation board can be configured to accept either a single-ended or differential input signal.
The ADA4945-1CP-EBZ evaluation board uses several 2-pin and 3-pin headers to control various features of the ADA4945-1. Apply the proper jumpers to set the ADA4945-1 high and low output clamp levels, set the ADA4945-1 output common-mode voltage, choose high or low power mode for the ADA4945-1, and set the ADA4945-1 digital ground level.
Optimized power and ground planes ensure low noise and high speed operation. Component placement and power supply bypassing provide maximum circuit flexibility and performance. The ADA4945-1CP-EBZ evaluation board accepts 0402 surface mount technology (SMT) components, 0805 bypass capacitors, and 2.54 mm headers.
Input and output signals are brought to and from the board via 50 Ω, side launch Subminiature Version A (SMA) connectors.
Full specifications on the ADA4945-1 are available in the ADA4945-1 data sheet. Consult the data sheet in conjunction with this user guide when working with the ADA4945-1CP-EBZ evaluation board.
Applicable Parts
ADA4945-1
High Speed, ±0.1 µV/˚C Offset Drift, Fully Differential ADC Driver
Applications
EVAL-ADAQ7980

The EVAL-ADAQ7980SDZ is an evaluation board designed to demonstrate the low power ADAQ7980 performance and provide an easy to understand interface for a variety of system applications. The ADAQ7980 is a 16-bit, 1 MSPS, μModule data acquisition system that integrates four common signal processing and conditioning blocks into a system in package (SiP) design that supports a variety of applications
The EVAL-ADAQ7980SDZ can also evaluate the ADAQ7988, despite being populated with the ADAQ7980. To mimic the evaluation of the ADAQ7988 performance, limit the maximum sample rate of the ADAQ7980 to 500 kSPS in the ADAQ798x Evaluation Software.
The evaluation board is ideal for use with the Analog Devices, Inc., system demonstration platform (SDP) board, EVAL-SDP-CB1Z. The EVAL-ADAQ7980SDZ interfaces to the SDP board via a 120-pin connector. P1, P2, P3, and P4 SMA connectors are provided to connect a low noise analog signal source.
The ADAQ798x Evaluation Software executable controls the evaluation board over the USB through the EVAL-SDP-CB1Z. See the Related Links section for a list of on-board components
A full description and complete specifications for the ADAQ7980 are provided in the ADAQ7980/ADAQ7988 data sheet and must be consulted in conjunction with this user guide when using the evaluation board. Full details on the EVAL-SDP-CB1Z are available on the SDP-B product page.
Applicable Parts
Applications
EVAL-ADuCM355

The ADuCM355 on-chip system provides the features needed to bias and to measure a range of different electrochemical sensors. The EVAL-ADuCM355QSPZ allows users to evaluate the performance of the ADuCM355 when implementing a range of different electrochemical techniques, including chronoamperometry, voltammetry, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS).
Complete specifications for the ADuCM355 are available in the ADuCM355 data sheet, which must be consulted in conjunction with the EVAL-ADuCM355QSPZ user guide when using the EVAL-ADuCM355QSPZ.
Applicable Parts
Applications
Latest Resources
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Device Drivers
Rarely Asked Questions
Videos
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Application Notes
- AN-713: The Effect of Long-Term Drift on Voltage References
- AN-1329: Noise Reduction Network for Adjustable Low Dropout Regulators (Rev. 0) PDF
- AN-892: Temperature Measurement Theory and Practical Techniques (Rev. 0) PDF
- AN-837: DDS-Based Clock Jitter Performance vs. DAC Reconstruction Filter Performance (Rev. 0) PDF
- AN-202: An IC Amplifier User’s Guide to Decoupling, Grounding, and Making Things Go Right for a Change (Rev. B) PDF
Articles
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Low Noise and Low Power DAQ Solution for Seismology and Energy Exploration Applications
Analog Dialogue
Product Selection Guide
Design Tools
Solutions Bulletins & Brochures
Webcasts
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Tutorials
- MT-074: Differential Drivers for Precision ADCs PDF
- MT-040: Op Amp Input Impedance PDF
- MT-059: Compensating for the Effects of Input Capacitance on VFB and CFB Op Amps Used in Current-to-Voltage Converters PDF
- MT-093: Thermal Design Basics PDF
- MT-033: Voltage Feedback Op Amp Gain and Bandwidth PDF