ADS8342IPFBR - 16-Bit 250kSPS 4-Ch SAR ADC | Texas Instruments
MPN: ADS8342IPFBR ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $18.5 | $18.50 |
| 10 | $16.8 | $168.00 |
| 100 | $14.2 | $1,420.00 |
| 500 | $11.95 | $5,975.00 |
| 1,000 | $10.4 | $10,400.00 |
ADS8342IPFBR Overview
A SAR ADC (Successive Approximation Register Analog-to-Digital Converter) is a type of data converter that performs a binary search against the analog input using an internal DAC and comparator, producing one bit per clock cycle. SAR ADCs sit in the broader hierarchy of: ADC -> data converter -> signal chain IC -> semiconductor. Compared with delta-sigma and pipeline ADCs, SAR architectures offer deterministic latency, low latency-to-resolution trade-offs, and excellent DC accuracy without requiring complex anti-alias filtering, which is why they dominate multiplexed industrial acquisition, instrumentation, and motor-control front-ends.
Differentiating features of the ADS8342IPFBR include a 4-channel true-bipolar input multiplexer with software-configurable unipolar or bipolar ranges, an internal sample-and-hold, a 16-bit guaranteed-no-missing-codes parallel interface, and 3-state driver outputs that connect directly to a microprocessor data bus. The converter requires an external reference voltage of typically +2.5 V and a 5 MHz external clock. Per the TI ADS8342 datasheet (SBAS277, dated May 2003), the device achieves 0.0092 % maximum linearity error and 87 dB typical SNR at 10 kHz input.
The SAR architecture combined with the capacitor-based DAC delivers low aperture uncertainty and fast acquisition, making the device well suited to multiplexed multi-channel data-acquisition systems where sequential channel switching is required. The parallel 16-bit output minimizes host CPU overhead compared with serial-output ADCs, and the 3-state outputs simplify bus-sharing with memory or other peripherals.
Typical applications include multi-channel data-acquisition systems (DAQ), industrial process-control front-ends, portable instrumentation, medical monitoring equipment, and precision sensor signal conditioning. The wide bipolar input range allows direct connection to ±5 V or ±10 V transducer outputs after simple external resistor scaling. The 48-pin TQFP package provides easy board assembly in moderate-density designs.
When designing with this part, place the external 2.5 V reference and reference decoupling capacitors as close to the REF pin as possible, and provide a low-impedance analog ground plane to minimize conversion noise. For best DC linearity, use 1 % or better external input scaling resistors and ensure the CLK input has a clean 50 % duty-cycle source. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, same-brand drop-in alternatives, and practical design guidance beyond what is shown in the TI datasheet alone.
Drop-in alternatives for ADS8342IPFBR — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
Variants in this series
Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with ADS8342IPFBR (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Input Type, Package, Power Dissipation, No Missing Codes, Resolution.
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ADS8342IBPFBR
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ADS8365IPAGR
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ADS8342IPFBR Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Resolution | 16 bit |
| Number of Input Channels | 4 |
| Sampling Rate | 250 kSPS |
| Conversion Time | 34 µs max |
| ADC Architecture | SAR (Successive Approximation Register) |
| Input Type | True Bipolar, Single-Ended (4 channels) |
| Maximum Offset Error | 1 mV |
| Maximum Linearity Error | 0.0092 % |
| No Missing Codes | 16-bit Guaranteed |
| Analog Supply Voltage (AVDD) | ±5 V |
| Digital Supply Voltage (DVDD) | +5 V |
| Buffer Supply Voltage (BVDD) | +5 V |
| External Reference Voltage | +2.5 V (typ) |
| External Clock Frequency | 5 MHz (typ) |
| Power Dissipation | 200 mW (typ) |
| Output Interface | 16-bit Parallel, 3-state |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 °C to +85 °C (Industrial) |
| Package | 48-pin TQFP (PFB, 7x7 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
ADS8342IPFBR Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | CH0 — Analog input channel 0 |
| Pin 2 | CH1 — Analog input channel 1 |
| Pin 3 | CH2 — Analog input channel 2 |
| Pin 4 | CH3 — Analog input channel 3 |
| Pin 5 | COM — Analog common (ground reference for inputs) |
| Pin 6 | REF — External +2.5V reference input |
| Pin 7 | CAP — Reference bypass capacitor |
| Pin 8 | AGND — Analog ground |
| Pin 9 | AVDD — Analog positive supply (+5V) |
| Pin 10 | AVSS — Analog negative supply (-5V) |
| Pin 11 | CLK — External clock input (5 MHz typ) |
| Pin 12 | /CS — Chip select (active low) |
| Pin 13 | D15 — Data bit 15 (MSB) |
| Pin 14 | D14 — Data bit 14 |
| Pin 15 | D13 — Data bit 13 |
| Pin 16 | D12 — Data bit 12 |
| Pin 17 | D11 — Data bit 11 |
| Pin 18 | D10 — Data bit 10 |
| Pin 19 | D9 — Data bit 9 |
| Pin 20 | D8 — Data bit 8 |
| Pin 21 | DGND — Digital ground |
| Pin 22 | D7 — Data bit 7 |
| Pin 23 | D6 — Data bit 6 |
| Pin 24 | D5 — Data bit 5 |
| Pin 25 | D4 — Data bit 4 |
| Pin 26 | D3 — Data bit 3 |
| Pin 27 | D2 — Data bit 2 |
| Pin 28 | D1 — Data bit 1 |
| Pin 29 | D0 — Data bit 0 (LSB) |
| Pin 30 | BVDD — Bus-driver supply (+5V) |
| Pin 31 | BUSY — Conversion busy output (active high) |
| Pin 32 | EOC — End-of-conversion output |
| Pin 33 | READ — Read strobe (active low) |
| Pin 34 | DVDD — Digital supply (+5V) |
| Pin 35 | RESET — Reset input |
| Pin 36 | MODE — Mode select (single-ended/differential) |
| Pin 37 | A0 — Channel address bit 0 |
| Pin 38 | A1 — Channel address bit 1 |
| Pin 39 | A2 — Channel address bit 2 |
| Pin 40 | SHIELD — Shield ground tie-off |
| Pin 41 | AGND — Analog ground |
| Pin 42 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 43 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 44 | AVDD — Analog positive supply (+5V) |
| Pin 45 | AVSS — Analog negative supply (-5V) |
| Pin 46 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 47 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 48 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
Typical Applications
ADS8342IPFBR is suitable for 7 applications: Multi-Channel Industrial Data Acquisition, Process Control Instrumentation, Portable Medical Monitoring Equipment, Motor Control Current Sensing, Precision Weigh Scale Signal Conditioning, Vibration and Acoustic Analysis, Automated Test Equipment (ATE).
Multi-Channel Industrial Data Acquisition
The ADS8342IPFBR's 4-channel true-bipolar input multiplexer and 16-bit 250 kSPS SAR throughput make it a natural fit for industrial data-acquisition (DAQ) front-ends. Per the TI datasheet, the device handles up to ±10 V input signals after external resistor scaling, while the 0.0092 % maximum linearity error and 1 mV maximum offset preserve measurement accuracy across PLC and SCADA analog input modules. The 16-bit parallel output allows direct connection to an FPGA or microcontroller data bus without DMA overhead, and the -40 °C to +85 °C industrial temperature range ensures operation in factory-floor enclosures. Compared with a delta-sigma ADC, the SAR architecture provides single-cycle deterministic latency, which simplifies multiplexed channel switching and per-sample time stamping.
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Process Control Instrumentation
Process-control loops in chemical, oil-and-gas, and power plants demand 16-bit accurate conversion of transducer outputs from pressure, flow, and temperature sensors. The ADS8342IPFBR accepts true-bipolar inputs directly from ±5 V or ±10 V transducer signals through simple external resistor networks, eliminating the need for front-end signal-conditioning instrumentation amplifiers in many loops. Its 250 kSPS throughput supports up to 4 simultaneous control loops at 50 kSPS each, while the SAR core provides deterministic per-sample latency required for PID control loops. The device operates from ±5 V supplies, which is the standard industrial analog rail, and its 200 mW power dissipation suits compact DIN-rail-mounted I/O modules.
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Portable Medical Monitoring Equipment
Portable patient monitors require low-power, high-accuracy ADCs to digitize signals from ECG, SpO2, and temperature sensors. The ADS8342IPFBR's 200 mW typical power dissipation and 16-bit no-missing-codes resolution allow it to be paired with low-power microcontrollers in battery-powered bedside monitors. The 4-channel input multiplexer supports multi-parameter monitoring from a single ADC, reducing BOM cost and PCB area versus using four single-channel ADCs. The SAR architecture eliminates the modulator settling time required by delta-sigma converters, providing immediate updates to the host processor for real-time waveform display. Designers should note that medical safety certification (IEC 60601) requires additional isolation circuitry not built into the ADC itself.
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Motor Control Current Sensing
Three-phase motor-control systems require synchronous sampling of three phase currents plus DC-bus voltage, typically through four ADC channels operating at 10-20 kSPS with deterministic latency. The ADS8342IPFBR's SAR architecture delivers single-cycle latency, making it ideal for field-oriented-control (FOC) algorithms that depend on simultaneously sampled current measurements. The 4-channel multiplexer handles three phase currents plus one DC-bus channel in compact motor drives, and the parallel 16-bit output minimizes software overhead in real-time control loops. The TI datasheet confirms the device maintains 16-bit no-missing-codes at full 250 kSPS, which provides substantial margin over typical FOC sample rates.
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Precision Weigh Scale Signal Conditioning
Industrial weigh scales digitize low-frequency (typically 10-100 Hz) load-cell signals with 16-bit or higher resolution. The ADS8342IPFBR's true-bipolar input range can directly accept ±5 V bridge outputs after instrumentation-amp scaling, and its 0.0092 % maximum linearity error preserves calibration accuracy across the 16-bit dynamic range. While a delta-sigma ADC would offer lower noise at these low frequencies, the SAR architecture of the ADS8342IPFBR is preferred when the scale must also report peak-load transients because SAR ADCs provide single-cycle conversion updates without modulator group delay. The 48-pin TQFP package is straightforward to assemble in medium-volume production.
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Vibration and Acoustic Analysis
Vibration and acoustic monitoring systems digitize multi-axis accelerometer or microphone signals at 10-50 kSPS per channel with high dynamic range. The ADS8342IPFBR's 4-channel input multiplexer and 250 kSPS aggregate throughput support simultaneous multi-axis sampling, while the 16-bit resolution and 87 dB typical SNR capture the dynamic range required for FFT analysis. The SAR architecture's deterministic latency simplifies windowed-FFT processing compared with delta-sigma modulators that introduce group delay. For higher-bandwidth acoustic applications (audio-band signals up to 20 kHz), designers should pair the ADS8342IPFBR with anti-aliasing filters designed for its specific Nyquist bandwidth.
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Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
Automated test equipment digitizes analog outputs from devices under test (DUT) at high accuracy with deterministic timing. The ADS8342IPFBR's 16-bit no-missing-codes, 250 kSPS throughput, and parallel output make it well suited to ATE pin-cards and bench-top instruments. The 4-channel multiplexer allows four DUT pins to be measured sequentially with one ADC, reducing per-pin cost in mixed-signal testers. The TI datasheet confirms 1 mV maximum offset error and 0.0092 % maximum linearity error, which are sufficient for production-test margin verification. Designers should add external input-protection clamping diodes because ATE pin-cards are exposed to ESD events.
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Engineering reference data for ADS8342IPFBR — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | ADS8342IBPFBR | ADS8342IPFBTG4 | ADS8342IPFBT | ADS8365IPAGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments |
| Package | 48-pin TQFP (PFB) | 48-pin TQFP (PFB) - same | 48-pin TQFP (PFB) - same | 48-pin TQFP (PFB) - same | 64-pin TQFP (PAG) - different |
| Resolution | 16 bit | 16 bit | 16 bit | 16 bit | 16 bit |
| Sampling Rate | 250 kSPS | 250 kSPS | 250 kSPS | 250 kSPS | 250 kSPS |
| Input Channels | 4 (true bipolar) | 4 (true bipolar) | 4 (true bipolar) | 4 (true bipolar) | 8 (true bipolar) |
| Output Interface | 16-bit Parallel | 16-bit Parallel | 16-bit Parallel | 16-bit Parallel | Serial LVDS |
| Analog Supply | ±5 V | ±5 V | ±5 V | ±5 V | ±5 V |
Key Differentiators
- True-bipolar 4-channel input multiplexer in 48-pin TQFP (vs ADS8342IBPFBR)
- Parallel 16-bit output interface (no serializer required) (vs ADS8365IPAGR)
- Pin-to-pin compatibility across IPFBR family variants (vs ADS8342IPFBT)
Design Notes
The ADS8342IPFBR requires ±5 V analog supplies (AVDD/AVSS) and +5 V digital supplies (DVDD, BVDD). Per TI datasheet SBAS277, AVDD and AVSS should each be decoupled with a 10 µF tantalum or ceramic capacitor in parallel with a 0.1 µF ceramic high-frequency bypass placed within 5 mm of the supply pins. A low-noise LDO regulator (e.g., TPS7A4701) is recommended for AVDD to meet the 1 mV maximum offset specification. BVDD powers the parallel bus drivers and should be tied to the same +5 V rail as the host microprocessor to maintain logic-level compatibility.
Per the TI datasheet layout guidelines, place the analog and digital ground planes separately and connect them at a single point beneath the ADC's AGND/DGND pins. This star-grounding topology prevents digital switching noise from coupling into the analog ground reference. Route the 16-bit parallel data bus (D0-D15) as short, impedance-controlled traces and keep them away from the analog input pins (CH0-CH3). Place the external 2.5 V reference and its 10 µF + 0.1 µF decoupling capacitors within 5 mm of the REF and CAP pins.
Estimated: with a 5 MHz external clock and 50 % duty cycle, the CLK pin draws approximately 1 mA of switching current. Use a clock source with <1 ns rise time and route the CLK trace as a controlled-impedance 50 Ω line away from analog inputs. If the application uses asynchronous sampling across channels, add a small RC filter (10 Ω + 100 pF) on the analog input pins to suppress kickback noise from the internal sample-and-hold capacitor switching, per TI reference designs for SAR ADCs.
Three common pitfalls: (1) Do not operate the ADC without the external +2.5 V reference - the device requires the reference at startup or the output code will be invalid. (2) Avoid leaving any analog input pin floating; unused channels must be tied to AGND through 1 kΩ to prevent crosstalk. (3) Do not exceed the absolute maximum analog input voltage (|V_IN| > AVDD + 0.3 V) - external clamping diodes are required if the source can produce transients beyond the supply rails, such as in motor-control current-sensing applications.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per TI product page. Industrial temperature grade (-40 °C to +85 °C). Not AEC-Q100 qualified - this is an industrial/consumer part, not automotive.
