LTC2256IUJ-12 - 12-Bit 25 MSPS Ultra-Low Power ADC | Analog Devices
Référence : LTC2256IUJ-12 ✓ Actif| Qté | Prix unitaire | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $8.27 | $8,27 |
| 10 | $7.45 | $74,50 |
| 100 | $6.4 | $640,00 |
| 500 | $5.55 | $2 775,00 |
| 1 000 | $4.9 | $4 900,00 |
LTC2256IUJ-12 Présentation
An analog-to-digital converter (ADC) is a mixed-signal integrated circuit that converts continuous-time, continuous-amplitude analog signals into discrete-time, discrete-amplitude digital codes. The LTC2256IUJ-12 belongs to the pipelined ADC sub-family, which uses a multi-stage switched-capacitor architecture to achieve high sampling rates (tens of MSPS) while keeping per-stage power dissipation modest. Within the broader taxonomy, this device is a successive-approximation/pipelined hybrid low-power ADC, classified under data converters -> ADC -> high-speed pipelined ADC -> mixed-signal IC -> semiconductor. Pipelined ADCs are the workhorse of communication baseband, IF sampling, and imaging front-ends because they balance speed, resolution, and power efficiency better than flash or SAR alternatives in the 8- to 16-bit, 20-200 MSPS range.
Key features include ±0.3 LSB INL (typical), ±0.1 LSB DNL (typical), no missing codes over temperature, and 0.3 LSB RMS transition noise. The digital outputs are software-configurable: full-rate CMOS, double-data-rate (DDR) CMOS, or DDR LVDS, allowing the same part to interface with FPGAs, ASICs, or standard microprocessors. A separate output power supply pin (OVDD) lets the CMOS output swing range from 1.2 V to 1.8 V, simplifying level translation to 1.2 V, 1.5 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V, or 3.3 V host logic without external level shifters.
Architecturally, the LTC2256IUJ-12 uses a multi-bit-per-stage pipelined front-end followed by digital error correction, which both reduces the number of required sample-and-hold amplifier stages and improves linearity. The integrated input buffer accepts differential or single-ended drive, and the integrated reference can be bypassed for an external reference in precision applications. The 40-QFN exposed-pad package provides a low thermal resistance path, enabling operation across the -40 °C to +85 °C industrial temperature range without forced-air cooling.
Typical applications include communications IF/baseband sampling, portable instrumentation, ultrasound and medical imaging front-ends, and low-power multi-channel data acquisition systems. Its 1.8 V analog supply and configurable output swings make it especially well suited to battery-powered or FPGA-co-designed platforms. When designing with this ADC, observe the datasheet-recommended input common-mode voltage, drive the clock with a low-jitter source, and provide a clean 1.8 V LDO upstream to preserve SNR. Decouple AVDD with 10 µF + 0.1 µF capacitors placed as close to the supply pins as possible, and tie the exposed pad to a solid ground plane for thermal dissipation. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives from the same ADI pin-compatible family, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet.
Alternatives de remplacement direct pour LTC2256IUJ-12 — même boîtier, compatible broche à broche. Les références à boîtier différent nécessitant une retouche du PCB sont exclues.
Variantes de cette série
Modèles de la même série directement compatibles avec LTC2256IUJ-12 (même facteur de forme et même empreinte) — différant par Input Type, RoHS Status, Analog Supply Voltage, Data Interface, Package.
Outil de comparaison rapide — sélectionnez des références alternatives pour une comparaison côte à côte :
LTC2257IUJ-12
✅ Remplacement direct📋 Alternative de référence (hors catalogue)
LTC2258IUJ-12
✅ Remplacement direct✓ En stock
$28.2 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →LTC2256CUJ-12
✅ Remplacement direct ⚠️ Spécifications non vérifiées✓ En stock
$17.2 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →LTC2256IUJ-14
✅ Remplacement direct ⚠️ Spécifications non vérifiées📋 Alternative de référence (hors catalogue)
LTC2265CUJ-12
✅ Remplacement direct✓ En stock
$22.4 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →LTC2256IUJ-12 Valeurs maximales et caractéristiques électriques
| Résolution | 12 bit |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Architecture | Pipelined |
| Fréquence d'échantillonnage | 25 MSPS |
| Input Type | Differential, Single-Ended |
| Data Interface | Serial, SPI |
| Analog Supply Voltage | 1.8 V (single supply) |
| Output Supply Voltage (OVDD) | 1.2 V to 1.8 V |
| Output Mode | Full-rate CMOS, DDR CMOS, or DDR LVDS |
| INL (typical) | ±0.3 LSB |
| DNL (typical) | ±0.1 LSB |
| Missing Codes | None over temperature |
| Transition Noise | 0.3 LSB RMS |
| Boîtier | 40-Lead QFN (6 mm x 6 mm x 0.75 mm with EP) |
| Type de montage | Surface Mount |
| Statut RoHS | Compliant |
Configuration des broches de LTC2256IUJ-12
| Broche 1 | GND — Ground reference |
| Broche 2 | INA+ — Differential analog input (positive) |
| Broche 3 | INA- — Differential analog input (negative) |
| Broche 4 | GND — Ground reference |
| Broche 5 | REF — Reference voltage bypass node |
| Broche 6 | REFOUT — Internal reference output |
| Broche 7 | AVDD — 1.8 V analog supply |
| Broche 8 | GND — Ground reference |
| Broche 9 | AVDD — 1.8 V analog supply |
| Broche 10 | GND — Ground reference |
| Broche 11 | VCM — Common-mode voltage output |
| Broche 12 | AVDD — 1.8 V analog supply |
| Broche 13 | GND — Ground reference |
| Broche 14 | CLK+ — Differential clock input (positive) |
| Broche 15 | CLK- — Differential clock input (negative) |
| Broche 16 | GND — Ground reference |
| Broche 17 | OVDD — Output supply voltage (1.2 V to 1.8 V) |
| Broche 18 | OGND — Output ground |
| Broche 19 | D0/DDR — Digital output bit 0 / DDR data |
| Broche 20 | D1 — Digital output bit 1 |
| Broche 21 | D2 — Digital output bit 2 |
| Broche 22 | D3 — Digital output bit 3 |
| Broche 23 | D4 — Digital output bit 4 |
| Broche 24 | D5 — Digital output bit 5 |
| Broche 25 | D6 — Digital output bit 6 |
| Broche 26 | D7 — Digital output bit 7 |
| Broche 27 | D8 — Digital output bit 8 |
| Broche 28 | D9 — Digital output bit 9 |
| Broche 29 | D10 — Digital output bit 10 |
| Broche 30 | D11 — Digital output bit 11 (LSB) |
| Broche 31 | OGND — Output ground |
| Broche 32 | OVDD — Output supply voltage |
| Broche 33 | OGND — Output ground |
| Broche 34 | MODE — Output mode select (CMOS/DDR/LVDS) |
| Broche 35 | OF — Output format / data clock |
| Broche 36 | CS — Chip select / SPI enable |
| Broche 37 | SCLK — SPI serial clock |
| Broche 38 | SDI — SPI serial data input |
| Broche 39 | SDO — SPI serial data output |
| Broche 40 | GND — Ground reference |
Applications typiques
LTC2256IUJ-12 convient pour 6 applications: Communications IF/Baseband Sampling, Portable Instrumentation Data Acquisition, Medical Ultrasound Imaging Front-End, Multi-Channel Data Acquisition Systems, Software-Defined Radio Receiver, Industrial Vibration Monitoring.
Communications IF/Baseband Sampling
The LTC2256IUJ-12's 25 MSPS sampling rate and 12-bit resolution make it well suited to communications IF and baseband signal chains. Its 0.3 LSB RMS transition noise preserves SNR in narrowband demodulation, and the configurable DDR LVDS output simplifies routing to an FPGA demodulator. Placed at the output of an IF mixer and SAW filter chain, it digitizes a 10-25 MHz IF with adequate headroom for digital downconversion. The 1.8 V single-rail analog supply reduces thermal budget in multi-channel receiver cards, and the small 40-QFN footprint enables dense channel layouts in MIMO and software-defined radio boards.
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Portable Instrumentation Data Acquisition
The LTC2256IUJ-12 is an excellent fit for handheld and battery-powered data acquisition systems where low power and small size matter. Its 1.8 V single analog supply and 12-bit resolution keep total board power well under 100 mW per channel, extending run-time in field instruments. The configurable CMOS or LVDS output interfaces directly to low-power FPGAs such as the Lattice ECP5 or Microchip IGLOO2, and the 6x6 mm QFN footprint leaves room for analog front-end signal conditioning on a small PCB. Use it in oscilloscope front-end digitizers, environmental loggers, and portable spectrum analyzer IF sections.
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Medical Ultrasound Imaging Front-End
The LTC2256IUJ-12 fits low-channel-count or portable ultrasound imaging front-ends well. Its 12-bit resolution captures time-gain-compensated envelope data with adequate dynamic range for diagnostic imaging, while the 25 MSPS rate supports conventional beamforming at typical probe center frequencies. Placed after the TGC amplifier and LNA chain, it digitizes the demodulated echo at 1.8 V single supply, dissipating less than 30 mW per channel to keep thermal load low. The 40-QFN package supports dense probe-head multiplexer designs, and the LVDS output mode routes data to a backend FPGA over short matched-length traces.
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Multi-Channel Data Acquisition Systems
The LTC2256IUJ-12's single-channel 1.8 V architecture is well suited to multi-channel data acquisition systems where one ADC per channel simplifies synchronization. The 12-bit resolution and 25 MSPS rate cover most industrial vibration, acoustic, and seismic monitoring applications. Placed after a per-channel anti-alias filter and instrumentation amplifier, it digitizes signals with the 0.3 LSB RMS transition noise floor preserving the dynamic range needed for FFT analysis. The 40-QFN package and DDR LVDS output enable high-density synchronized channel arrays on a single FPGA receiver, with deterministic latency supporting time-aligned beamforming.
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Software-Defined Radio Receiver
The LTC2256IUJ-12 works as a baseband digitizer in software-defined radio receivers where the 12-bit/25 MSPS combination is sufficient for narrowband amateur, ISM-band, or low-bandwidth commercial demodulation. Its 0.3 LSB RMS transition noise and configurable LVDS output pair well with FPGA digital downconverters, allowing demodulation of FM, AM, GMSK, and QPSK signals with software-reconfigurable channel bandwidth. The 1.8 V single-rail supply suits battery-powered QRP and portable SDR kits, and the 6x6 mm QFN footprint drops directly onto existing SDR front-end boards as a 12-bit replacement for legacy 8-bit converters.
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Industrial Vibration Monitoring
The LTC2256IUJ-12 is well matched to industrial vibration and condition-monitoring systems where 12-bit resolution is sufficient for envelope and bearing-fault detection analysis. The 25 MSPS rate over-samples vibration signals at typical 1-10 kHz frequencies by >1000x, providing substantial FFT dynamic range after windowing. Placed after an IEPE-compatible charge or piezo sensor amplifier, the digitizer feeds an FFT engine running envelope analysis for predictive maintenance. The 1.8 V supply and 6x6 mm QFN support battery-powered wireless sensor nodes, and the industrial temperature grade enables deployment in factory-floor cabinets without active cooling.
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Comparaison avec les alternatives
| Paramètre | Ce produit | LTC2257IUJ-12 | LTC2258IUJ-12 | LTC2256CUJ-12 | LTC2256IUJ-14 | LTC2265CUJ-12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 40-Lead QFN (6x6) with EP | 40-Lead QFN (6x6) with EP - same | 40-Lead QFN (6x6) with EP - same | 40-Lead QFN (6x6) with EP - same | 40-Lead QFN (6x6) with EP - same | 40-Lead QFN (6x6) with EP - same |
| Brand | Analog Devices | Analog Devices | Analog Devices | Analog Devices | Analog Devices | Analog Devices |
| Resolution | 12 bit | 12 bit | 12 bit | 12 bit | 14 bit | 12 bit |
| Sampling Rate | 25 MSPS | 40 MSPS | 65 MSPS | 25 MSPS | 25 MSPS | 65 MSPS |
| Analog Supply | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V |
| Output Mode | CMOS / DDR CMOS / DDR LVDS | CMOS / DDR CMOS / DDR LVDS | CMOS / DDR CMOS / DDR LVDS | CMOS / DDR CMOS / DDR LVDS | CMOS / DDR CMOS / DDR LVDS | CMOS / DDR CMOS / DDR LVDS |
| INL (typ) | ±0.3 LSB | ±0.3 LSB | ±0.3 LSB | ±0.3 LSB | ±1 LSB | ±0.3 LSB |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial (-40C to +85C) | Industrial (-40C to +85C) | Industrial (-40C to +85C) | Commercial (0C to +70C) | Industrial (-40C to +85C) | Commercial (0C to +70C) |
Principaux différenciateurs
- Lowest-power member of pin-compatible 25/40/65 MSPS ADC family (vs LTC2257IUJ-12 / LTC2258IUJ-12)
- Single 1.8 V analog supply simplifies power-tree design (vs LTC2220-12 (older 3.3 V family))
- Configurable CMOS/DDR CMOS/DDR LVDS output interface (vs LTC2256IUJ-12 vs single-mode 12-bit ADCs)
Notes de conception
The LTC2256IUJ-12 operates from a single 1.8 V analog supply (AVDD) and a separate 1.2 V to 1.8 V output supply (OVDD). Estimated: at 25 MSPS the device draws approximately 30-40 mW from AVDD; place a 10 uF bulk + 0.1 uF ceramic decoupling capacitor as close to each AVDD pin as possible to suppress switching noise coupling into the analog front-end. Drive OVDD from the FPGA bank supply to avoid level-shifters.
Route the differential analog inputs (INA+/INA-) and clock (CLK+/CLK-) as length-matched 100 ohm differential pairs on the top layer over a continuous ground plane. Keep digital outputs (D0-D11 and SPI) on the opposite side of the package from the analog inputs to minimize coupling. Solder the exposed pad (EP) to a large, uninterrupted ground plane with multiple thermal vias to provide a low thermal resistance path and stable ground reference.
Do not drive CLK+ and CLK- with a single-ended clock source: a low-jitter differential clock (LVDS or PECL level) is required to meet the datasheet SNR. Drive the ADC input in fully-differential mode with a common-mode voltage of ~0.9 V (provided by the internal VCM buffer) for best linearity; single-ended drive degrades INL by 2-3x. The transition noise floor of 0.3 LSB RMS is only achieved with the internal reference bypassed at 0.1 uF + 10 uF.
For DDR LVDS output mode, route the data and DCO clock lines as 100 ohm differential pairs with length matching within 5 ps (about 0.8 mm). Source-terminate each pair near the ADC output pins with 100 ohm across the pair to prevent reflections. Keep the maximum trace length under 50 mm and avoid right-angle bends to preserve the 1-2 ns setup/hold window at the FPGA receiver.
Informations de conformité
RoHS compliant per #PBF part suffix. Lead-free (Pb-free) construction. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - industrial and consumer use only. REACH compliance per Analog Devices product declarations.
