ADC121C021 - I2C-Compatible, 12-Bit Analog-to-Digital Converter with Alert Pin from the PowerWise® Family
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Features
I 2C-Compatible 2-wire Interface which supports standard (100kHz), fast (400kHz), and high speed (3.4MHz) modes
Extended power supply range (+2.7V to +5.5V)
Up to nine pin-selectable chip addresses (MSOP-8 only)
Out-of-range Alert Function
Automatic Power-down mode while not converting
Very small TSOT-6 and MSOP-8 packages
±8kV HBM ESD protection (SDA, SCL)

Key Specification


Resolution

12 bits; no missing codes

Conversion Time

1µs (typ)

INL & DNL

±1 LSB (max) (up to 22ksps)

Throughput Rate

188.9ksps (max)

Power Consumption (at 22ksps)

3V Supply

0.26 mW (typ)

5V Supply

0.78 mW (typ)

General Description


These converters are low-power, monolithic, 12-bit, analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) that operates from a +2.7 to 5.5V supply. More...


Applications


System Monitoring
Peak Detection
Portable Instruments
Medical Instruments
Test Equipment
  Typical Application
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Typical Application Circuit

ParametersValues
Pin and Function Compatible Family 1 ch, SOT-6
Resolution 12 bits
Input Channels 1
Sample Rate Range (sps) 5.5k - 189ksps
Interface Type I2C
Differential Input No
Power Down, typ. at 3.6V 0.5 uW
Operating Power, typ at 3.6V, max ksps 0.007 mW
Operating Power, 3.6V, 1ksps, max. PwrDn 1.2 mW
PowerWise Rating 1 2.56 pJ/conv
INL (LSB) ±1.0
DNL (LSB) ± 1.0
ENOB 11.3 bits
SINAD 70 dB
SNR 70.4 dB
Max KSample Rate 189 ksps
Min Supply Voltage 2.7 Volt
Max Supply Voltage 5.5 Volt
Reference Source Supply
Temperature Min -40 deg C
Temperature Max 105 deg C
Power Down Yes
Input Sample/Hold Yes
Special Features Alert function
Data Converter Type ADC
Max Sample Rate 0.189 MSPS
PowerWise Yes


Typical Performance


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INL vs. CODE - Va=3.0V
  Block Diagram
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Block Diagram

Datasheet
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ADC121C021/ADC121C027 I 2 C-Compatible, 12-Bit Analog-to-Digital Converter with Alert Function 798
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Package Availability, Models, Samples & Pricing
Part NumberPackageFactory Lead TimeModelsSamples &
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ADC121C02XEBI2C-Compatible, 12-Bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) with Alert Function Evaluation BoardFull productionN/A
 
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1+$120.001-
8 weeksN/A
ADC121C021CIMKTSOT6NOPB
STD
1
1
260
260
RoHS N/A Full productionN/A
Samples
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1K+$1.16reel
of
1000
X30C
XTT
14 weeks1000
ADC121C021CIMKXTSOT6NOPB1260RoHS N/A Full productionN/A
 
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1K+$1.16reel
of
3000
X30C
XTT
14 weeksN/A
ADC121C021CIMMMINI SOIC8NOPB1260RoHS N/A Full productionN/A
Samples
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1K+$1.16reel
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1000
ZXTT
X37C
14 weeks2000
ADC121C021CIMMXMINI SOIC8NOPB1260RoHS N/A Full productionN/A
 
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3500
ZXTT
X37C
14 weeksN/A

General Description


These converters are low-power, monolithic, 12-bit, analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) that operates from a +2.7 to 5.5V supply. The converter is based upon a successive approximation register architecture with an internal track-and-hold circuit that can handle input frequencies up to 11MHz. These converters operate from a single supply which also serves as the reference. The device features an I 2C-compatible serial interface that operates in all three speed modes, including high speed mode (3.4MHz).

The ADC121C021's Alert feature provides an interrupt that is activated when the analog input violates a programmable upper or lower limit value. The device features an automatic conversion mode, which frees up the controller and I 2C interface. In this mode, the ADC continuously monitors the analog input for an "out-of-range" condition and provides an interrupt if the measured voltage goes out-of-range.

The ADC121C021 comes in two packages: a small TSOT-6 package with an alert output, and an MSOP-8 package with an alert output and two address selection inputs. The ADC121C027 comes in a small TSOT-6 package with an address selection input. The ADC121C027 provides three pin-selectable addresses while the MSOP-8 version of the ADC121C021 provides nine pin-selectable addresses. Pin-compatible alternatives to the TSOT-6 options are available with additional address options.

Normal power consumption using a +3V or +5V supply is 0.26mW or 0.78mW, respectively. The automatic power-down feature reduces the power consumption to less than 1µW while not converting. Operation over the industrial temperature range of −40°C to +105°C is guaranteed. Their low power consumption and small packages make this family of ADCs an excellent choice for use in battery operated equipment.

The ADC121C021 and ADC121C027 are part of a family of pin-compatible ADCs that also provide 8 and 10 bit resolution. For 8-bit ADCs see the ADC081C021 and ADC081C027. For 10-bit ADCs see the ADC101C021 and ADC101C027.

Reliability Metrics


Part Number Process EFR Reject EFR Sample Size PPM LTA Rejects LTA Device Hours FITS MTTF (Hours)
ADC121C021CIMKCMOS70184060010890004309006723
ADC121C021CIMKXCMOS70184060010890004309006723
ADC121C021CIMMCMOS70184060010890004309006723
ADC121C021CIMMXCMOS70184060010890004309006723

Note: The Early Failure Rates (EFR) were calculated as point estimate PPM based on rejects and sample size for EFR. The Long Term Failure Rates were calculated at 60% confidence using the Arrhenius equation at 0.7eV activation energy and derating the assumed stress temperature of 150°C to an application temperature of 55°C.

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[Information as of 8-Nov-2009]