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Overview
Features and Benefits
- 16-bit resolution with no missing codes
- Throughput: 500 kSPS
- INL: ±0.6 LSB typical, ±2 LSB maximum (±0.003% of FSR)
- SINAD: 92.5 dB @ 20 kHz
- THD: −110 dB @ 20 kHz
- Pseudo differential analog input range 0 V to VREF with VREF up to VDD
- No pipeline delay
- Single-supply 5 V operation with
1.8 V/2.5 V/3 V/5 V logic interface - Serial interface SPI®-/QSPI™-/MICROWIRE™-/DSP-compatible
- Daisy-chain multiple ADCs and busy indicator
- Power dissipation
3.75 μW @ 5 V/100 SPS
3.75 mW @ 5 V/100 kSPS - Standby current: 1 nA
Product Details
The AD7686 is a 16-bit, charge redistribution, successive approximation, analog-to-digital converter (ADC) that operates from a single 5 V power supply, VDD. It contains a low power, high speed, 16-bit sampling ADC with no missing codes, an internal conversion clock, and a versatile serial interface port. The part also contains a low noise, wide bandwidth, short aperture delay track-and-hold circuit. On the CNV rising edge, the AD7686 samples an analog input IN+ between 0 V to REF with respect to a ground sense IN−. The reference voltage, REF, is applied externally and can be set up to the supply voltage.
Power dissipation scales linearly with throughput.
The SPI-compatible serial interface also features the ability, using the SDI input, to daisy-chain several ADCs on a single, 3-wire bus or provides an optional busy indicator. This device is compatible with 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3 V, or 5 V logic, using the separate supply VIO.
The AD7686 is housed in a 10-lead MSOP or a 10-lead QFN (LFCSP) with operation specified from −40°C to +85°C.
APPLICATIONS
- Battery-powered equipment
- Data acquisitions
- Instrumentation
- Medical instruments
- Process controls
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Product Lifecycle
Production
At least one model within this product family is in production and available for purchase. The product is appropriate for new designs but newer alternatives may exist.
Evaluation Kits (2)
Documentation
Application Notes (1)
Tested Product Combinations (1)
Software & Systems Requirements
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

Product Recommendations
AD7686 Companion Parts
Recommended Digital Isolators
- For SPI Interface, smallest package, low voltage I/O (1.8 V to 5.5 V): ADUM3481.
- For SPI Interface, low power, 5.0 kVrms isolation: ADUM4401.
- For SPI Interface, enhanced system-level ESD performance, 2.5 kVrms isolation: ADUM3401.
- For SPI Interface, lowest power, 2.5 kVrms isolation: ADUM1401.
Recommended Driver Amplifiers
- For low frequency, precision, low bias current applications: ADA4627-1, ADA4637-1, AD8615.
- For high frequency, low noise, low distortion applications: ADA4807-1, ADA4807-2, ADA4897-1, ADA4897-2.
- For precision, low power, low distortion applications: ADA4805-1, ADA4805-2, ADA4841-1, ADA4841-2.
Reference Materials
Technical Articles (1)
Rarely Asked Questions (1)
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