ADC121S625CIMM/NOPB vs ADC101S101CIMFX/NOPB
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| Category | Data Acquisition - Analog to Digital Converters (ADC) | Data Acquisition - Analog to Digital Converters (ADC) |
| Manufacturer | National Semiconductor | Texas Instruments |
| Description | IC ADC 12BIT SAR 8VSSOP | IC ADC 10BIT SAR SOT23-6 |
| Package | Bulk | Bulk |
| Series | - | - |
| Features | - | - |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C ~ 85°C | -40°C ~ 85°C |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount | Surface Mount |
| Package / Case | 8-TSSOP, 8-MSOP (0.118\", 3.00mm Width) | SOT-23-6 |
| Supplier Device Package | 8-VSSOP | SOT-23-6 |
| Reference Type | External | Supply |
| Sampling Rate (Per Second) | 200k | 1M |
| Data Interface | SPI, DSP | SPI, DSP |
| Number of Bits | 12 | 10 |
| Voltage - Supply, Analog | 5V | 2.7V ~ 5.25V |
| Voltage - Supply, Digital | 5V | 2.7V ~ 5.25V |
| Number of Inputs | 1 | 1 |
| Input Type | Differential, Single Ended | Single Ended |
| Configuration | S/H-ADC | S/H-ADC |
| Ratio - S/H:ADC | 1:1 | 1:1 |
| Number of A/D Converters | 1 | 1 |
| Architecture | SAR | SAR |
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1. What is the main purpose of ADC?
The main purpose of ADC is to convert the input analog signal into a digital signal.
ADC, or analog-to-digital converter, is mainly used to convert continuously changing analog signals into discrete digital signals. The implementation process of ADC usually includes four steps: sampling, holding, quantization, and encoding.
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2. What is analog data acquisition?
Analog data acquisition refers to the process of converting continuously changing signals of physical quantities into digital signals so that computers can process and record these signals. This process involves the use of an analog quantity collector, which is a hardware device that can convert analog signals of physical quantities into digital signals and then transmit them to a computer for processing and recording.
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3. How to convert analog to digital without ADC?
Analog to digital conversion without ADC can be achieved through PWM circuit. This method is suitable for those main control chips without built-in ADC, which needs to be solved by two GPIOs and an operational amplifier. The basic principle is to use an integral circuit to convert the PWM wave into a smooth DC voltage, and then continuously adjust the PWM duty cycle by comparing it with the voltage to be measured until the output of the comparator changes from 0 to 1, and record the current PWM duty cycle, thereby realizing the measurement of the analog voltage.
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4. Why do we need analog-to-digital converters?
The reasons why we need analog-to-digital converters mainly include the following:
Digital system processing: Many computers and electronic devices are digital systems, which are more suitable for processing digital signals. Analog signals are difficult to process in digital systems, and after analog-to-digital conversion, the signals can be represented, stored and processed in digital form.
Noise immunity: Digital signals are more noise-resistant than analog signals. Digital signals can be protected and restored by means such as error correction codes, while analog signals are easily interfered by noise.
Accuracy: Digital signals are more accurate because they can be represented with higher resolution. Analog signals have accuracy limitations, and analog-to-digital conversion can improve the resolution of the signal.
Application scenarios: Analog-to-digital converters are widely used in many fields, including automatic control systems, audio and video processing, sensor interfaces

