AD976AR - 16-Bit 100 kSPS SAR ADC | Analog Devices
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AD976AR Overview
An ADC is an analog-to-digital converter, a semiconductor that transforms a continuous analog voltage into a numeric code. The AD976AR belongs to the successive-approximation, or SAR, ADC family. Unlike a pipeline ADC, a SAR ADC compares the sampled input against successive trial thresholds during a sequence of conversion cycles. Its sampled input, bit resolution, throughput, reference method, and parallel interface determine the balance between measurement speed, signal detail, circuit complexity, and downstream data handling.
The AD976 family combines several conversion functions in one device. Its 16-bit resolution provides 65,536 possible code levels, while the AD976 version in this MPN operates at 100 kSPS. The AD976A family member reaches 200 kSPS, but it is not an interchangeable speed upgrade unless its complete pinout, timing, reference, and interface requirements are independently verified. Operation from a single 5 V supply simplifies system power planning, while internal or external reference choices support different accuracy and calibration strategies.
The converter uses a switched-capperitor SAR architecture implemented with Analog Devices BiCMOS technology, combining bipolar and CMOS devices. Its internal 2.5 V reference can provide a self-contained conversion solution, while the external-reference option permits board-level reference selection. The high-speed parallel interface presents converted codes directly across digital output pins, making it suitable for logic devices, DSPs, microprocessors, or data latches capable of capturing the required output timing.
Typical uses include closed-loop industrial process monitoring, low-frequency sensor digitization, laboratory measurement equipment, communications receivers, and embedded control systems. The 100 kSPS rate is appropriate for signals that do not require video-bandwidth conversion, while the 16-bit code width can preserve fine amplitude detail. Designers should verify input range, acquisition time, digital timing, output coding, reference requirements, and electrical limits against the manufacturer documentation before fixing the system architecture.
A key design consideration is the relationship between sampling, acquisition, conversion, and output timing. The system must provide a stable input during the sample-and-hold interval and capture the parallel output according to the converter timing. The selected reference must satisfy the required accuracy, noise, temperature, and startup behavior, while external decoupling and grounding should follow the datasheet recommendations.
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View Datasheet →AD976AR Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Resolution | 16 bit |
| Throughput Rate | 100 kSPS |
| Architecture | Successive-approximation switched-capacitor ADC |
| Input Type | Single-ended |
| Number of Inputs | 1 input |
| Supply Voltage | 5 V single supply |
| Internal Reference | 2.5 V |
| Reference Selection | External or internal |
| Data Interface | High-speed parallel |
| On-Chip Clock | Yes |
| Process Technology | BiCMOS |
| Package | 28-lead SOIC |
| Mounting Type | Surface mount |
AD976AR 28-lead soic Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for AD976AR (28-lead soic package). This analog component features input, output, and power supply pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for offset null, compensation, and enable pin configurations. Ideal for signal conditioning and amplifier circuits.
No detailed pinout data available for AD976AR.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
AD976AR is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Process Monitoring, Instrumentation and Test Systems, Communications Receiver Front End, Sensor Signal Digitization, Embedded Data Acquisition, Audio and Vibration Measurement.
Industrial Process Monitoring
The AD976AR fits industrial process-monitoring designs that require 16-bit code resolution and a 100 kSPS conversion rate for relatively slow sensor or control signals. Place it at the output of an analog front end that performs excitation, filtering, gain, and level shifting before conversion. The single 5 V supply simplifies system integration, while the parallel interface requires a controller or capture register with compatible timing. Verify the unavailable input range and acquisition-time limits before assigning the full signal range to the converter.
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Instrumentation and Test Systems
The AD976AR is appropriate for laboratory and industrial instrumentation when a measurement channel needs a 16-bit digitized result without video-rate conversion. The converter can follow a calibrated analog front end and feed a digital controller, DSP, or display pipeline through its parallel output. The 100 kSPS rate supports sampled measurements, but system accuracy depends on reference quality, analog noise, grounding, sampling settling, and firmware handling of the 16-bit code. Confirm all timing and electrical limits from the manufacturer datasheet.
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Communications Receiver Front End
AD976AR can serve as the ADC in a communications receiver or demodulation path when the supported signal bandwidth is below the 100 kSPS capability. A receiver front end should provide gain, anti-alias filtering, and level translation before the analog input. The parallel data output can be connected to digital logic when the timing and output coding are matched, while the single 5 V rail simplifies integration with adjacent digital and analog circuitry. The input range, dynamic performance, and clock behavior must be verified before release.
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Sensor Signal Digitization
The 16-bit AD976AR is useful for digitizing conditioned outputs from pressure, temperature, position, and other sensors when the measurement bandwidth is well below 100 kSPS. The analog sensor signal should first pass through excitation, filtering, instrumentation amplification, and protection stages so that the ADC sees a stable, in-range waveform. Its internal or external 2.5 V reference options can support calibration strategies, but reference noise and drift must be included in the system error budget. The exact input range and conversion timing remain datasheet-dependent.
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Embedded Data Acquisition
AD976AR can be used in an embedded acquisition subsystem when the system needs more code resolution than a low-resolution ADC and can capture a parallel 16-bit bus. The converter should be paired with a microcontroller, FPGA, or DSP that controls conversion timing and captures the output word without bus contention. Because the interface is parallel, routing density, grounding, and output timing must be checked during PCB planning. The verified 5 V supply and 100 kSPS rate support a straightforward mixed-signal partition when all timing and signal-integrity details are confirmed.
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Audio and Vibration Measurement
AD976AR may be evaluated for audio-control, vibration, or other low-bandwidth measurement channels when the required bandwidth is compatible with 100 kSPS. The analog path should include anti-alias filtering and enough settling time to preserve the 16-bit conversion result, while the digital side must de-embed the parallel bus timing. The converter's internal reference can simplify standalone acquisition, although low-level audio and vibration signals may require careful grounding and reference-noise control. Verify input limits, noise, and timing before claiming audio-grade performance.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | AD976 | AD976ARZ | AD976ARZRL | AD976AR-REEL | AD976A |
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| Brand | Analog Devices | Analog Devices | Analog Devices | Analog Devices | Analog Devices | Analog Devices |
| Package | 28-lead SOIC | 28-lead SOIC family package | 28-lead SOIC family package | 28-lead SOIC family package | 28-lead SOIC family package | 28-lead SOIC family package |
| Resolution | 16 bit | 16 bit | 16 bit | 16 bit | 16 bit | 16 bit |
| Throughput | 100 kSPS | 100 kSPS family rating | 100 kSPS family rating | 100 kSPS family rating | 100 kSPS family rating | 200 kSPS |
Key Differentiators
- AD976AR is identified at 100 kSPS rather than the related AD976A's 200 kSPS (vs AD976A)
- AD976AR retains a verified single-ended, one-input converter configuration (vs AD976)
- AD976AR uses a 5 V single supply and a 2.5 V internal reference (vs AD976ARZ)
Design Notes
Treat the 16-bit parallel bus as a timing-sensitive digital interface. Route the output lines together where practical, provide a solid ground reference beneath the bus, and verify that the receiving device meets the converter's output timing. Because the supplied data does not include exact output delay or setup/hold values, use the current manufacturer datasheet before setting trace lengths or adding timing assumptions.
Build the 5 V rail with local decoupling close to the converter and keep analog and digital return currents separated as far as the package and board stackup allow. The exact capacitor values and maximum power dissipation are not included in the supplied verified data, so do not invent them. Start from the manufacturer reference circuit and validate supply noise, startup, and settling in the assembled board.
Do not substitute AD976A for AD976AR based only on the AD976 family relationship. AD976A is verified at 200 kSPS versus 100 kSPS for AD976AR, and the supplied data does not establish exact pin, timing, or lifecycle equivalence. Likewise, do not treat every AD976 ordering suffix as automatically interchangeable; confirm the exact manufacturer ordering code and package documentation before release.
Compliance Information
The supplied verified web data does not provide a complete compliance statement for AD976AR. Do not infer RoHS, REACH, lead-free, halogen-free, or conflict-mineral status from the distributor listing. The verified product information describes a mixed-signal ADC and does not identify automotive qualification.
