LTC2494 - 16-Bit 8-/16-Channel Delta Sigma ADC with PGA and Easy Drive Input Current Cancellation

Features

  • Up to 8 Differential or 16 Single-Ended Inputs
  • Easy Drive™ Technology Enables Rail-to-Rail Inputs with Zero Differential Input Current
  • Directly Digitizes High Impedance Sensors with Full Accuracy
  • 600nVRMS Noise
  • Programmable Gain from 1 to 256
  • Integrated High Accuracy Temperature Sensor
  • GND to VCC Input/Reference Common Mode Range
  • Programmable 50Hz, 60Hz or Simultaneous 50Hz/60Hz Rejection Mode
  • 2ppm INL, No Missing Codes
  • 1ppm Offset and 15ppm Full-Scale Error
  • 2x Speed Mode/Reduced Power Mode (15Hz Using Internal Oscillator and 80μA at 7.5Hz Output)
  • No Latency: Digital Filter Settles in a Single Cycle, Even After a New Channel Is Selected
  • Single-Supply 2.7V to 5.5V Operation
  • Internal Oscillator
  • Tiny 5mm × 7mm QFN Package

Typical Application

LTC2494 Typical Application
LTC2494 Typical Application

Description

The LTC2494 is a 16-channel (8-differential), 16-bit, No Latency ΔΣ ADC with Easy Drive technology. The patented sampling scheme eliminates dynamic input current errors and the shortcomings of on-chip buffering through automatic cancellation of differential input current. This allows large external source impedances, and rail-to-rail input signals to be directly digitized while maintaining exceptional DC accuracy.

The LTC2494 includes programmable gain, a high accuracy temperature sensor and an integrated oscillator. This device can be configured to measure an external signal (from combinations of 16 analog input channels operating in single-ended or differential modes) or its internal temperature sensor. The integrated temperature sensor offers 1/2°C resolution and 2°C absolute accuracy. The LTC2494 can be configured to provide a programmable gain from 1 to 256 in 8 steps.

The LTC2494 allows a wide common mode input range (0V to VCC), independent of the reference voltage. Any combination of single-ended or differential inputs can be selected and the first conversion, after a new channel is selected, is valid.

Packaging

CAD Symbols and Footprints: The downloadable Zip file below contains the schematic symbol and PCB footprints.

For complete and up to date package information and drawings, please refer to our packaging page

Part Number Package Code Temp Package
Drawing
RoHS
LTC2494CUHF#PBF 5x7 QFN-38 UHF C 05-08-1701 Yes
LTC2494CUHF#TRPBF 5x7 QFN-38 UHF C 05-08-1701 Yes
LTC2494IUHF#PBF 5x7 QFN-38 UHF I 05-08-1701 Yes
LTC2494IUHF#TRPBF 5x7 QFN-38 UHF I 05-08-1701 Yes


LTC2494 Package Drawing

Order Info

  • Part numbers ending in PBF are lead free. Solder plated terminal finish (SnPb) versions are non-standard and special terms and conditions and pricing applies if available. Please contact LTC marketing for information.
  • Part numbers containing TR or TRM are shipped in tape and reel or 500 unit mini tape and reel, respectively
  • Please refer to our general ordering information or the product datasheet for more details

Package Variations and Pricing

Part Number Package Temp Price
(1-99)
Price
(1k)*
RoHS
LTC2494CUHF#PBF 5x7 QFN-38 C $4.17 $2.85 Yes
LTC2494CUHF#TRPBF 5x7 QFN-38 C $4.23 $2.91 Yes
LTC2494IUHF#PBF 5x7 QFN-38 I $5.01 $3.42 Yes
LTC2494IUHF#TRPBF 5x7 QFN-38 I $5.07 $3.48 Yes
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Part Number Description Price Documentation
DC1011A-C LTC2494 16-bit, 8-ch Easy Drive ADC with Temp Sensor, PGA (req DC590B) $50.00
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Applications

  • Direct Sensor Digitizer
  • Direct Temperature Measurement
  • Instrumentation
  • Industrial Process Control

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