AD7942 Analog Devices Data Sheet Manual
Summary
The AD7942 is a high-performance, 14-bit SAR ADC featuring up to 250 kSPS throughput and exceptional power efficiency for demanding applications. This comprehensive guide details the product's operation, covering crucial aspects like single-supply compatibility, pseudo-differential inputs, and versatile daisy-chaining via SPI. It is designed for engineers developing sophisticated data acquisition systems in medical instrumentation, industrial process control, and advanced scientific equipment requiring high accuracy and low power consumption.
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14-Bit, 250 k SPS Pul SAR,
Pseudo Differential ADC in MSOP/QFN
AD7942 FEATURES APPLICATION DIAGRAM
0.5V TO 5V 2.5V TO 5V
14-bit resolution with no missing codes Throughput: 250 k SPS INL: ±0.4 LSB typical, ±1 LSB maximum (±0.0061% of FSR)
SINAD: 85 d B @ 20 k Hz REF VDD VIO 1.8V TO VDD
0V TO VREF
THD: −100 d B @ 20 k Hz IN+
AD7942 SCK 3- OR 4-WIRE INTERFACE
Pseudo differential analog input range IN–
SDO (SPI, DAISY CHAIN, CS)
0 V to VREF with VREF up to VDD GND CNV No pipeline delay Single-supply 2.3 V to 5.5 V operation with 1.8 V/2.5 V/3 V/5 V logic interface
Figure 1.
Serial interface SPI-/QSPI-/MICROWIRE-/ DSP-compatible GENERAL DESCRIPTION Daisy-chaining for multiple ADCs and busy indicator
The AD7942 is a 14-bit, charge redistribution, successive approxi-
Power dissipation
mation Pul SAR® ADC that operates from a single power supply,
1.25 m W @ 2.5 V/100 k SPS, 3.6 m W @ 5 V/100 k SPS
VDD, between 2.3 V to 5.5 V. It contains a low power, high
1.25 μW @ 2.5 V/100 SPS
speed, 14-bit sampling ADC with no missing codes, an internal
Standby current: 1 n A
conversion clock, and a versatile serial interface port. The part
10-lead package: MSOP and 3 mm × 3 mm QFN (LFCSP)
also contains a low noise, wide bandwidth, short aperture delay
Pin-for-pin compatible with the 16-bit AD7685
track-and-hold circuit. On the CNV rising edge, it samples an
APPLICATIONS analog input, IN+, between 0 V to VREF with respect to a ground
sense, IN−. The reference voltage, VREF, is applied externally and
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is set up to be the supply voltage. Its power scales linearly with
Data acquisition
the throughput.
Instrumentation Medical instruments The SPI-compatible serial interface also features the ability, Process controls using the SDI input, to daisy-chain several ADCs on a single
3-wire bus and provides an optional busy indicator. It is com- patible with 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3 V, or 5 V logic using a separate supply (VIO). The AD7942 is housed in a 10-lead MSOP or a 10-lead QFN (LFCSP) package yet fits in the same size footprint as the 8-lead MSOP or SOT-23. Operation for the AD7942 is specified from −40°C to +85°C.
Table 1. MSOP, QFN (LFCSP)/SOT-23, 14-/16-/18-Bit ADCs
Type 100 k SPS 250 k SPS 400 k SPS to 500 k SPS ≥1000 k SPS ADC Driver 14-Bit AD7940 AD79421 AD79461 16-Bit AD7680 AD76861 AD79801 AD76851 ADA4941-x AD7683 AD76871 AD76881 AD79831 ADA4841-x AD7684 AD7694 AD76931 18-Bit AD76911 AD76901 AD79821 ADA4941-x AD79841 ADA4841-x
1 Pin-for-pin compatible to the AD7942.
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Manual Details
| Brand | Analog Devices |
|---|---|
| Pages | 24 |
| File Size | 534.02 KB |
| Published | June 15, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I connect multiple ADCs using this device?
The SDI input allows you to daisy-chain several ADCs on a single 3-wire bus.
What logic voltage levels are supported for the serial interface?
It is compatible with 1.8V, 2.5V, 3V, or 5V logic using a separate VIO supply.
How does the power consumption relate to data acquisition speed?
The device's power scales linearly with the throughput.
What are the specified operating temperature limits for the AD7942?
Operation is specified from -40°C to +85°C.