Overview
Features and Benefits
- Low power dissipation
2 mW at 500 kSPS (VDD only)
3.7 mW at 500 kSPS (total) - 16-bit resolution with no missing codes
- Throughput: 1 MSPS
- INL: ±0.4 LSB typical, 1 LSB maximum
- SNR: 94 dB at 1 kHz,
VREF = 5 V - SINAD: 93.5 dB at 1 kHz,
VREF = 5 V - THD: −118.5 dB at 1 kHz
- Dynamic range: 95.5 dB,
VREF = 5 V
- True differential analog input range: ±VREF
- 0 V to VREF with VREF between 2.4 V and 5.1 V
- No pipeline delay
- Single-supply 2.5 V operation with 1.8 V/2.5 V/3 V/5 V logic interface
- Proprietary serial interface: SPI-/QSPI™-/MICROWIRE™-/DSPcompatible
- Ability to daisy-chain multiple ADCs
- 10-lead package: MSOP and 3 mm × 3 mm LFCSP
Product Details
The AD7915/AD7916 are 16-bit, successive approximation, analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) that operate from a single power supply, VDD. They contain a low power, high speed, 16-bit sampling ADC and a versatile serial interface port. On the CNV rising edge, the AD7915/AD7916 sample the voltage difference between the IN+ and IN− pins. The voltages on these pins typically swing in opposite phases between 0 V and VREF. The reference voltage, REF, is applied externally and can be set independent of the supply voltage, VDD. Its power scales linearly with throughput.
The AD7915/AD7916 are serial peripheral interface (SPI) compatible, which features the ability, using the SDI input, to daisy-chain several ADCs on a single 3-wire bus. It is compatible with 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3 V, and 5 V logic, using the separate VIO supply.
The AD7915/AD7916 are available in a 10-lead MSOP or a 10-lead LFCSP with operation specified from −40°C to +125°C.APPLICATIONS
- Battery-powered equipment
- Data acquisition systems
- Medical instruments
- Seismic data acquisition systems
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Product Lifecycle
Recommended for New Designs
This product has been released to the market. The data sheet contains all final specifications and operating conditions. For new designs, ADI recommends utilization of these products.
Evaluation Kits (1)
Documentation
Application Notes (6)
Product Highlight (2)
Tools & Simulations
Precision ADC Driver Tool
The Precision ADC Driver Tool is a web application that simulates the performance of precision ADC and driver combinations. Potential issues with driver selection, kickback settling, and distortion are flagged, and design tradeoffs can be quickly evaluated. Simulations and calculations include system noise, distortion, and settling of the ADC input

IBIS Models
Product Recommendations
AD7916 Companion Parts
Recommended Digital Isolators
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For SPI Interface, enhanced system-level ESD performance, 2.5kVrms isolation:
ADUM3401. - For SPI Interface, smallest package, low voltage I/O (1.8 V to 5.5 V): ADUM3481.
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For SPI Interface, lowest power, 2.5kVrms isolation:
ADUM1401. - For SPI Interface, low power, 5.0 kVrms isolation: ADUM4401.
Recommended External Voltage References
Recommended Driver Amplifiers
- For low frequency, precision, low bias current applications: ADA4627-1, ADA4637-1, AD8610.
- For precision, low power, low distortion applications: ADA4805-1, ADA4805-2, ADA4841-1, ADA4841-2, ADA4940-1, ADA4941-1.
- For high frequency, low noise, low distortion applications: ADA4805-1, ADA4897-2, AD8021.
Recommended Power Solutions
Reference Materials
Product Selection Guide (1)
Design Resources
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