Low Power, High-Speed ADC The THS1230IDW is a high-speed analog-to-digital converter (ADC) manufactured by Texas Instruments (TI) and Burr-Brown (BB). Below are its key specifications, descriptions, and features:
### **Specifications:**
- **Resolution:** 12-bit
- **Sampling Rate:** 30 MSPS (Mega Samples Per Second)
- **Input Voltage Range:** 2 Vpp (Volts peak-to-peak)
- **Power Supply:** +5V
- **Power Consumption:** 285 mW (typical)
- **DNL (Differential Non-Linearity):** ±0.5 LSB (typical)
- **INL (Integral Non-Linearity):** ±1.0 LSB (typical)
- **SNR (Signal-to-Noise Ratio):** 68 dB (typical)
- **SFDR (Spurious-Free Dynamic Range):** 80 dB (typical)
- **Operating Temperature Range:** -40°C to +85°C
- **Package:** SOIC-28 (DW)
### **Descriptions:**
The THS1230IDW is a high-performance, 12-bit, 30 MSPS ADC designed for applications requiring high-speed data acquisition. It features an internal sample-and-hold circuit and a pipelined architecture to ensure accurate conversion at high speeds.
### **Features:**
- **High-Speed Performance:** 30 MSPS sampling rate
- **Low Power Consumption:** 285 mW typical
- **Wide Input Bandwidth:** Supports high-frequency signals
- **On-Chip Voltage Reference:** Simplifies external circuitry
- **Single +5V Supply Operation:** Easy power management
- **Internal Sample-and-Hold:** Ensures precise sampling
- **Pipelined Architecture:** Enables high-speed conversion
- **28-Pin SOIC Package:** Compact and industry-standard
This ADC is commonly used in applications such as medical imaging, communications, and test equipment where high-speed, high-resolution data conversion is required.
