Vendor: VeriSilicon Microelectronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Category: ADC

GSMC0.18um 12-Bit 8-Input 1M/200k SAR ADC

This analog-to-digital converter uses Successive Approximation Register (SAR) architecture to achieve 12-bit resolution.

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Overview

This analog-to-digital converter uses Successive Approximation Register (SAR) architecture to achieve 12-bit resolution. The ADC includes a 8-1 MUX and a core internal SAR ADC which consists of sample/hold circuits, a capacitive DAC, a comparator and logic control circuits. This IP is typically used in touch screen application. Some types of input may need reference voltage whereas the others may not, for example, when this IP acts as battery detector, external reference must be present and stable. In addition, the reference voltage input will be adjusted to allow encoding smaller analog voltage spanning to the full 12 bit resolution. The ADC has dual speed modes – 1M/200K - working in 200K mode could save some power. Moreover, it supports two running modes: free running and single running. In single running mode, SAR will switch to power down mode automatically so as to save power. The converter is designed to allow operation with the NSC800 and INS8080A derivative control bus, with TRI-STATE output latches directly driving the data bus. The A/D appears like memory addresses or I/O ports to the microprocessor and no interfacing logic is needed. It is also suitable for integrated auxiliary codec applications and multi-converter architectures in wireless or battery-operated products.

Key features

  • Process: GSMC 0.18um flash process 1Poly 5Metal
  • Resolution: 12-bit resolution
  • DNL: +/-1.5 LSB, INL: +/-3 LSB
  • Dual Data Rates: 1MSPS/200KSPS
  • Analog Input Range: VREFH to AGND, could be rail-to-rail
  • Analog Supply: 2.7-3.6V; Digital Supply: 1.8V
  • 8 Single-Ended Analog Inputs
  • Auto Power Down
  • Low Power Consumption: 4850μW(@1MSPS) / 2170μW(@200kSPS), < 1uA (Auto power down mode)
  • Compatible with 8080 μP Derivatives: easy interface to all types of microprocessors, or operates in “stand alone"

Specifications

Identity

Part Number
GSMC18_ADC_08D
Vendor
VeriSilicon Microelectronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Type
Silicon IP

Analog

Resolution bits
12 Bit

Provider

VeriSilicon Microelectronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
HQ: USA
VeriSilicon Microelectronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (VeriSilicon, 688521.SH) is committed to providing customers with platform-based, all-round, one-stop custom silicon services and semiconductor IP licensing services leveraging its in-house semiconductor IP. Under the unique "Silicon Platform as a Service" (SiPaaS) business model, depending on the comprehensive IP portfolio, VeriSilicon can create silicon products from definition to test and package in a short period of time, and provides high performance and cost-efficient semiconductor alternative products for fabless, IDM, system vendors (OEM/ODM), large internet companies and cloud service provider, etc. VeriSilicon's business covers consumer electronics, automotive electronics, computer and peripheral, industry, data processing, Internet of Things (IoT) and other applications. VeriSilicon presents a variety of customized silicon solutions, including high-definition video, high-definition audio and voice, in-vehicle infotainment, video surveillance, IoT connectivity, smart wearable, high-end application processor, video transcoding acceleration and intelligent pixel processing, etc. In addition, VeriSilicon has six types of in-house processor IPs, namely GPU IP, NPU IP, VPU IP, DSP IP, ISP IP and Display Processor IP, as well as more than 1,400 analog and mixed signal IPs and RF IPs. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Shanghai, China, VeriSilicon has 7 design and R&D centers in China and the United States, as well as 11 sales and customer service offices worldwide. VeriSilicon currently has more than 1,200 employees.
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