ADS8321E/250

Product Overview

• Category: Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC)
• Use: Converts analog signals into digital data
• Characteristics: High resolution, low power consumption, small package size
• Package: 16-pin TSSOP (Thin Shrink Small Outline Package)
• Essence: Provides accurate and reliable conversion of analog signals to digital format
• Packaging/Quantity: Available in reels of 250 units

Specifications

• Resolution: 16 bits
• Sampling Rate: Up to 500 kSPS (thousand samples per second)
• Input Voltage Range: 0 to Vref (Reference Voltage)
• Power Supply: 2.7V to 5.5V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +125°C
• Interface: Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI)

Pin Configuration

The ADS8321E/250 has a total of 16 pins arranged as follows:

1. VDD: Power supply voltage
2. AGND: Analog ground
3. REF: Reference voltage input
4. VIN: Analog input voltage
5. VREFOUT: Buffered reference voltage output
6. CS: Chip select input
7. SCLK: Serial clock input
8. DOUT: Serial data output
9. DIN: Serial data input
10. DGND: Digital ground
11. NC: No connection
12. NC: No connection
13. NC: No connection
14. NC: No connection
15. NC: No connection
16. VDD: Power supply voltage

Functional Features

• High-resolution conversion for precise measurement applications
• Low power consumption for energy-efficient designs
• Small package size for space-constrained applications
• SPI interface allows easy integration with microcontrollers and other digital devices
• Wide operating temperature range enables usage in various environments

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - High resolution provides accurate conversion - Low power consumption extends battery life - Small package size saves board space - Wide operating temperature range allows for versatile applications

Disadvantages: - Limited input voltage range (0 to Vref) - Requires an external reference voltage source

Working Principles

The ADS8321E/250 operates by sampling the analog input voltage and converting it into a digital representation using its internal ADC circuitry. The converted digital data is then transmitted through the SPI interface to an external microcontroller or other digital devices for further processing.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The ADS8321E/250 is suitable for a wide range of applications, including but not limited to: - Industrial automation - Data acquisition systems - Instrumentation and measurement equipment - Medical devices - Automotive electronics

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

• ADS8321: Similar specifications and features, but available in a different package (SSOP)
• ADS8320: Lower resolution (12 bits) version with similar characteristics and package as ADS8321E/250
• ADS8325: Higher resolution (18 bits) version with similar characteristics and package as ADS8321E/250

Note: This is not an exhaustive list of alternative models. Please refer to the manufacturer's documentation for a complete list of alternatives.

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