Linear Technology LTC1968 Precision RMS-to-DC Converter Datasheet

LTC1968 is a precision wide bandwidth RMS-to-DC converter with features such as high linearity, wide input bandwidth, and simple system calibration.


Linear Technology LTC1968 Precision RMS-to-DC Converter Datasheet - cover page
Brand
Linear Technology
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
Datasheet
Language
English
Pages
28
File format
PDF
File size
291 KB
Published
22 October, 2011
Updated
28 September, 2023
Model
LTC1968
MD5 checksum
0BD83DF7FDF7EEADCC8A82F696383E2B

About this manual

The LTC1968 RMS‑to‑DC converter provides high linearity and a wide input bandwidth, supporting single‑ended or differential signals with a rail‑to‑rail common‑mode range. It operates from a single 4.5 V to 5.5 V supply and offers a shutdown current as low as 0.1 pA for power‑saving applications.

Typical applications include true‑RMS digital multimeters, panel meters, and AC + DC measurement systems. The device is supplied in an 8‑lead MSOP package and includes a flexible output pin for level shifting.

What's inside

  • Features
  • Absolute Maximum Ratings
  • Electrical Characteristics
  • Pin Functions
  • Applications Information
  • Typical Performance Characteristics
  • Typical Applications
  • Package Information
  • Related Parts

Specifications

Supply Voltage Range4.5 V to 5.5 V
Shutdown Current0.1 pA
Differential Input Range±1 V
Input Impedance (Differential)1.2 MΩ
Output Impedance10 kΩ to 12.5 kΩ

Frequently asked questions

What supply voltage does the LTC1968 require?

It operates from a single supply voltage between 4.5 V and 5.5 V.

How low can the shutdown current be?

The shutdown current can be as low as 0.1 pA.

What is the input common‑mode voltage range?

The common‑mode input range is rail‑to‑rail, and the differential input range is ±1 V.

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