The AD7401A1 is a second-order, Σ-Δ modulator that converts
an analog input signal into a high speed, 1-bit data stream with
on-chip digital isolation based on Analog Devices, Inc.
iCoupler? technology. The AD7401A operates from a 5 V power
supply and accepts a differential input signal of ±200 mV
(±320 mV full scale). The analog input is continuously sampled
by the analog modulator, eliminating the need for external
sample-and-hold circuitry. The input information is contained
in the output stream as a density of ones with a data rate up to
20 MHz. The original information can be reconstructed with an
appropriate digital filter. The serial I/O can use a 5 V or a 3 V
supply (VDD2).
The serial interface is digitally isolated. High speed CMOS,
combined with monolithic air core transformer technology,
means the on-chip isolation provides outstanding performance
characteristics, superior to alternatives such as optocoupler
devices. The part contains an on-chip reference. The AD7401A
is offered in a 16-lead SOIC and has an operating temperature
range of ?40°C to +125°C.
1 Protected by U.S. Patents 5,952,849; 6,873,065; and 7,075,329. Other patents
pending.