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It is designed to operate as a fast settling, very high resolution, Σ-Δ ADC with high levels of configurability.

The device can also be configured for 24-bit resolution, which provides faster conversion speeds. The AD7177-2 has four independent channels with four independent setups. Developers can select any of the analogue input pairs on any channel, as well as any of the four setups for any channel, providing full flexibility in the channel configuration.

This also allows per channel configuration when using differential inputs, as well as single-ended inputs, because each channel can have its own dedicated setup. A precision 2.5 V low drift (2 ppm/°C) band gap internal reference with output reference buffer adds additional functionality which reduces external component count.

Integrated true rail-to-rail buffers on the analogue inputs and external reference inputs allow the ADC to easily drive high impedance inputs. An SPI interface allows configuration of many of the ADC options including 32- or 24-bit resolution, power down modes, gain, offset calibration values, conversion delay, and enabling the internal temperature sensor. This ADC is specified over the extended industrial temperature range of -40°C to +105°C.

The AD7177-2 can be used in a variety of applications that require high resolution and accuracy, such as medical instrumentation, industrial PLC modules, and high precision data acquisition systems.