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Resolution (Bits) 12 Sample rate (max) (ksps) 1000 Number of input channels 8 Interface type SPI Architecture SAR Input type Single-ended Multichannel configuration Multiplexed Rating Catalog Reference mode Supply Input voltage range (max) (V) 5.5 Input voltage range (min) (V) 0 Features Comparator, GPIO, Oscillator, Small Size Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125 Power consumption (typ) (mW) 1.5 Analog supply voltage (min) (V) 2.35 Analog supply voltage (max) (V) 5.5 SNR (dB) 73.1 Digital supply (min) (V) 1.65 Digital supply (max) (V) 5.5
Resolution (Bits) 12 Sample rate (max) (ksps) 1000 Number of input channels 8 Interface type SPI Architecture SAR Input type Single-ended Multichannel configuration Multiplexed Rating Catalog Reference mode Supply Input voltage range (max) (V) 5.5 Input voltage range (min) (V) 0 Features Comparator, GPIO, Oscillator, Small Size Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125 Power consumption (typ) (mW) 1.5 Analog supply voltage (min) (V) 2.35 Analog supply voltage (max) (V) 5.5 SNR (dB) 73.1 Digital supply (min) (V) 1.65 Digital supply (max) (V) 5.5
WQFN (RTE) 16 9 mm² 3 x 3
  • Small package size:
    • WQFN 3mm × 3mm
  • 8 channels configurable as any combination of:
    • Up to 8 analog inputs, digital inputs, or digital outputs
  • GPIOs for I/O expansion:
    • Open-drain, push-pull digital outputs
  • Analog watchdog:
    • Programmable thresholds per channel
    • Event counter for transient rejection
  • Wide operating ranges:
    • AVDD: 2.35V to 5.5V
    • DVDD: 1.65V to 5.5V
    • –40°C to +125°C temperature range
  • Enhanced-SPI digital interface:
    • High-speed, 60MHz interface
    • Achieve full throughput with >13.5MHz SPI
  • CRC for read/write operation:
    • CRC on data read/write
    • CRC on power-up configuration
  • Programmable averaging filters:
    • Programmable sample size for averaging
    • Averaging with internal conversions
    • 16-bit resolution
  • Small package size:
    • WQFN 3mm × 3mm
  • 8 channels configurable as any combination of:
    • Up to 8 analog inputs, digital inputs, or digital outputs
  • GPIOs for I/O expansion:
    • Open-drain, push-pull digital outputs
  • Analog watchdog:
    • Programmable thresholds per channel
    • Event counter for transient rejection
  • Wide operating ranges:
    • AVDD: 2.35V to 5.5V
    • DVDD: 1.65V to 5.5V
    • –40°C to +125°C temperature range
  • Enhanced-SPI digital interface:
    • High-speed, 60MHz interface
    • Achieve full throughput with >13.5MHz SPI
  • CRC for read/write operation:
    • CRC on data read/write
    • CRC on power-up configuration
  • Programmable averaging filters:
    • Programmable sample size for averaging
    • Averaging with internal conversions
    • 16-bit resolution

The ADS7038 is an easy-to-use, 8-channel, multiplexed, 12-bit, successive approximation register analog-to-digital converter (SAR ADC). The eight channels can be independently configured as either analog inputs, digital inputs, or digital outputs. The device has an internal oscillator for the ADC conversion process.

The ADS7038 communicates through an SPI-compatible interface and operates in either autonomous or single-shot conversion mode. The ADS7038 implements the analog watchdog function by event-triggered interrupts per channel using a digital window comparator with programmable high and low thresholds, hysteresis, and an event counter. The ADS7038 has a built-in cyclic redundancy check (CRC) for data read/write operations and the power-up configuration.

The ADS7038 is an easy-to-use, 8-channel, multiplexed, 12-bit, successive approximation register analog-to-digital converter (SAR ADC). The eight channels can be independently configured as either analog inputs, digital inputs, or digital outputs. The device has an internal oscillator for the ADC conversion process.

The ADS7038 communicates through an SPI-compatible interface and operates in either autonomous or single-shot conversion mode. The ADS7038 implements the analog watchdog function by event-triggered interrupts per channel using a digital window comparator with programmable high and low thresholds, hysteresis, and an event counter. The ADS7038 has a built-in cyclic redundancy check (CRC) for data read/write operations and the power-up configuration.

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