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Linear Technology LTC1099 Half-Flash 8-Bit A/D Converter Application Note
This document details an application using the LTC1099, a 'Half Flash' 8-bit Analog-to-Digital (A/D) converter, digitizing signals from a 256-element line scan photodiode array. The system is designed for automated pricing at supermarket checkouts and high-resolution machine inspection applications.
Read onlineLinear Technology LTC1099 specifications
| Resolution | 8 Bits |
|---|---|
| Conversion Time (RD Mode) | 2.5 µs |
| Slew Rate Limit (Internal S/H) | 2.5 V/µs |
| Low Power Consumption | 75 mW max |
| Total Unadjusted Error (LTC1099) | +1 LSB |
| Input Resistance (typ) | 3.2 kΩ |
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Ratings, dimensions and ordering codes, for selection and design work.
How to use the product for one specific task, with worked examples.
Questions answered in these manuals
What is the maximum sampling rate for the LTC1099 to maintain 8-bit accuracy?
The converter maintains 8-bit accuracy at a sample rate of 156kHz.
From: Linear Technology LTC1099 Half-Flash 8-Bit A/D Converter Application Note
How long must the analog input signal be stable before the conversion cycle starts?
The analog input must remain stable for at least 130ns before the falling edge of the WRIRDY pulse.
From: Linear Technology LTC1099 Half-Flash 8-Bit A/D Converter Application Note
What is the conversion time of the LTC1099 in RD mode?
The conversion time in RD mode is 2.5 µs.
How many bits of resolution does the LTC1099 provide?
The LTC1099 provides 8‑bit resolution.
