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AD9280

AD9280

Analog Devices
An alternative single-channel high-speed ADC (lower resolution) when higher sample rates or different performance trade-offs are needed.
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Overview

The AD9280 from Analog Devices is an 8-bit, single-channel high-speed ADC with a pipelined architecture and a sample-and-hold front end. It provides a parallel digital interface, accepts differential or single-ended inputs, and uses an external reference. Typical use is where modest resolution and relatively high sampling rates are required for real-time digitization.

Why Choose This Part

The AD9280's 8-bit pipelined design gives a good trade-off of speed versus complexity, with a parallel output that makes it straightforward to interface to FPGAs or high-speed logic. Support for differential or single-ended inputs and an external reference lets you tailor input conditioning and full-scale range to your system. Its single-channel topology simplifies front-end design when only one analog input needs high-rate sampling.

Applications

High-speed data acquisition
Digitizing analog sensor outputs in test equipment and instrumentation where 8-bit resolution at high sample rates is sufficient.
Video/camera front end
Capturing analog video or camera sensor signals for downstream FPGA/processor-based image processing pipelines.
Oscilloscope and waveform capture
Front-end sampling for bench oscilloscopes or portable waveform capture devices that prioritize bandwidth over resolution.
Industrial signal monitoring
Monitoring high-speed transient signals in industrial systems and power electronics where simple, fast digitization is needed.

Key Specifications

Input Type Differential, Single Ended
Architecture Pipelined
Configuration S/H-ADC
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Data Interface Parallel
Number of Bits 8
Package / Case 28-SSOP (0.209", 5.30mm Width)
Reference Type External
Ratio - S/H:ADC 1:1
Number of Inputs 1
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC
Supplier Device Package 28-SSOP
Number of A/D Converters 1
Voltage - Supply, Analog 2.7V ~ 5.5V
Voltage - Supply, Digital 2.7V ~ 5.5V
Sampling Rate (Per Second) 32M

Getting Started

Start with the AD9280 datasheet and recommended PCB layout guidelines for high-speed ADCs (clock routing, grounding, decoupling, and input termination). For capture and processing, pair the ADC with an FPGA development board (Xilinx or Intel) to receive the parallel bus and implement capture logic; use the vendor toolchains (Vivado or Quartus) for FPGA design. If available, use Analog Devices evaluation boards or reference designs to validate analog front end and clocking before a custom PCB.

Also Consider

AD9283-50 Analog Devices - Same family with a different speed grade if you need an alternate sample-rate option
AD9283-100 Analog Devices - Higher-speed variant in the AD9280 family for larger bandwidth needs
ADC081S021 TITexas Instruments - Another 8-bit high-speed ADC option from a different supplier