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The ADS1174 (quad) and ADS1178 (octal) are multiple delta-sigma (ΔΣ) analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) with data rates up to 52k samples-per-second (SPS), which allow synchronous sampling of four and eight channels. These devices use identical packages, and are also compatible with the high-performance 24-bit ADS1274 and ADS1278, permitting drop-in upgrades.
The delta-sigma architecture offers near ideal 16-bit ac performance (97dB SNR, -105dB THD, 1LSB linearity) combined with 0.005dB passband ripple and linear phase response.
The high-order, chopper-stabilized modulator achieves very low drift (2µV/°C offset, 2ppm/°C gain) and low noise (1LSBPP). The on-chip finite impulse response (FIR) filter provides a usable signal bandwidth up to 90% of the Nyquist rate with 100dB of stop band attenuation while suppressing modulator and signal out-of-band noise.
Two operating modes allow for optimization of speed and power: High-speed mode (31mW/Ch at 52kSPS), and Low-power mode (7mW/Ch at 10kSPS).
A SYNC input control pin allows the device conversions to be started and synchronized to an external event. SPI and Frame-Sync serial interfaces are supported. The device is fully specified over the extended industrial range (40°C to +105°C) and is available in an HTQFP-64 PowerPAD package.
| Top documentation | Type | Title | Format options | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| * | Data sheet | Quad/Octal, Simultaneous Sampling, 16-Bit Analog-to-Digital Converters datasheet (Rev. B) | Sep 12, 2008 | |
| Application brief | ADS1278QML-SP Power-On Reset Procedure (Rev. A) | PDF | HTML | Jul 10, 2026 | |
| Application note | Digital Filter Types in Delta-Sigma ADCs (Rev. A) | PDF | HTML | Mar 29, 2023 | |
| E-book | Fundamentals of Precision ADC Noise Analysis (Rev. A) | Jun 19, 2020 | ||
| Analog design Journal | How delta-sigma ADCs work, Part 1 (Rev. A) | Sep 19, 2016 | ||
| White paper | Voltage-reference impact on total harmonic distortion | Aug 1, 2016 | ||
| Analog design Journal | How delta-sigma ADCs work, Part 2 | Nov 9, 2011 |
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The Linux driver supports the ADS117x family of Quad/Octal, Simultaneous Sampling, 16-Bit Analog-to-Digital Converters. The Linux driver supports communication through the SPI bus and interfaces with the Linux DAPM (Dynamic Audio Power Management for Portable Devices) class.
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| Package | Pins | CAD symbols, footprints & 3D models |
|---|---|---|
| HTQFP (PAP) | 64 | Ultra Librarian |
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