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24-Bit, 4-Channel Delta-Sigma ADC Includes Calibrated Temperature Sensor and Easy Drive Input Current Cancellation
Linear Technology has introduced the LTC2492, a 4-channel delta-sigma analog-to-digital converter (ADC) that integrates a temperature sensor and a novel front-end design in a tiny 4mm x 3mm DFN package. The LTC2492's Easy Drive™ design results in zero average differential input current, allowing measurements of high impedance input sources without the need for an internal buffer. This patented sampling scheme simplifies the design of front-end signal conditioning circuits and allows the ADC to be driven directly from bridges, RTDs, thermocouples and high impedance sensors. Rail-to-rail input signals can be directly digitized while maintaining excellent DC accuracy (2ppm INL).
The For lower resolution applications, Linear Technology is also introducing the LTC2488, a pin-compatible 16-bit ADC. The LTC2492 and LTC2488 are each available in DFN-14 (4mm x 3mm) packages, offering a pin-compatible and code-compatible family for performance/cost optimization. Both Easy Drive delta-sigma ADCs are available in commercial and industrial temperature ranges. Pricing begins at $2.95 each for the LTC2492 and $2.15 each for the LTC2488, in 1,000-piece quantities.