Complete Monolithic 8-Bit, 10-µs A/D Converter

AD670 is Fully μP-Compatible, Accepts Low-Level Differential Analog Signals; Completely Self-Contained, It Operates from +5-Volt Computer Supplies

by Doug Grant , Diane Heerema, and Doug Mercer Download PDF

The AD670 "ADCPORT", the near-ideal 8-bit ADC, is a complete, microprocessor-compatible easy-to-use a/d converter on a single monolithic chip. A successive-approximation device, it contains its own buffer amplifier, voltage reference, d/a converter, latching comparator, successive-approximation register, 3-state output latches, and control logic. Read full article

Authors

Doug Grant

Diane Heerema

Doug Mercer

Doug Mercer received his B.S.E.E. degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in 1977. Since joining Analog Devices in 1977, he has contributed directly or indirectly to more than 30 data converter products and holds 13 patents. He was appointed to the position of ADI Fellow in 1995. In 2009, he transitioned from full-time work and has continued consulting at ADI as a fellow emeritus contributing to the Active Learning Program. In 2016, he was named engineer in residence within the ECSE department at RPI.