AD650 Voltage-to-Frequency and Frequency-to-Voltage Converter

The AD650 V/F/V (voltage-to-frequency or frequency-to-voltage converter) provides a combination of high frequency operation and low nonlinearity previously unavailable in monolithic form. The inherent monotonicity of the V/F transfer function makes the AD650 useful as a high-resolution analog-to-digital converter. A flexible input configuration allows a wide variety of input voltage and current formats to be used, and an open-collector output with separate digital ground allows simple interfacing to either standard logic families or opto-couplers.

The linearity error of the AD650 is typically 20 ppm (0.002% of full scale) and 50 ppm (0.005%) maximum at 10 kHz full scale. This corresponds to approximately 14-bit linearity in an analog-to-digital converter circuit. Higher full-scale frequencies or longer count intervals can be used for higher resolution conversions. The AD650 has a useful dynamic range of six decades allowing extremely high resolution measurements. Even at 1 MHz full scale, linearity is guaranteed less than 1000 ppm (0.1%) on the AD650KN, KP, BD and SD grades.

In addition to analog-to-digital conversion, the AD650 can be used in isolated analog signal transmission applications, phased locked-loop circuits, and precision stepper motor speed controllers. In the F/V mode, the AD650 can be used in precision tachometer and FM demodulator circuits.

The input signal range and full-scale output frequency are user-programmable with two external capacitors and one resistor. Input offset voltage can be trimmed to zero with an external potentiometer.

The AD650JN and AD650KN are offered in a plastic 14-pin DIP package. The AD650JP and AD650KP are available in a 20-pin plastic leaded chip carrier (PLCC). Both plastic packaged versions of the AD650 are specified for the commercial (0°C to +70°C) temperature range. For industrial temperature range (-25°C to +85°C) applications, the AD650AD and AD650BD are offered in a ceramic package. The AD650SD is specified for the full -55°C to +125°C extended temperature range.

Features and Benefits
  • V/F Conversion to 1 MHz
  • Reliable Monolithic Construction
  • Very Low Nonlinearity
    - 0.002% typ at 10 kHz
    - 0.005% typ at 100 kHz
    - 0.07% typ at 1 MHz
  • Input Offset Trimmable to Zero
  • CMOS or TTL Compatible
  • Unipolar, Bipolar or Differential V/F
  • V/F or F/V Conversion
  • Available in Surface Mount
  • MIL-STD-883 Compliant Versions Available
Analog to Digital Converters
Data Sheets
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AD650: Voltage-to-Frequency and Frequency-to-Voltage Converter Data Sheet (Rev. E)PDF 434 kB
Application Notes
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AN-361: Ask the Applications Engineer (V/F Converters)PDF 287 kB
AN-279: Using the AD650 Voltage-to-Frequency Converter As a Frequency-to-Voltage Converter (Rev. B)PDF 80 kB
AN-276: Analog to Digital Conversion by Using V/F ConvertersPDF 646 kB
Frequently Asked Questions
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Order Information
Part NumberPackagePacking QtyTemp RangePrice 100-499Price 1000+RoHS
AD650ACHIPS ProductionCHIPS OR DIEREEL 10025C8.428.42Y
AD650AD Production14 ld Side-Brazed CerDIPOTH 25-25 to 85C22.2819.1N
AD650BD Production14 ld Side-Brazed CerDIPOTH 25-25 to 85C00N
AD650JN Last Time Buy14 ld PDIPOTH 250 to 70C00N
AD650JNZ Production14 ld PDIPOTH 250 to 70C12.6712.67Y
AD650JP Last Time Buy20 ld PLCCOTH 490 to 70C00N
AD650JPZ Production20 ld PLCCOTH 490 to 70C13.5913.59Y
AD650KNZ Production14 ld PDIPOTH 250 to 70C15.8414.26Y
AD650SD Production14 ld Side-Brazed CerDIPOTH 25-55 to 125C4238.49N
AD650SD/883B Production14 ld Side-Brazed CerDIPOTH 25-55 to 125C68.4957.68N
AD650: Voltage-to-Frequency and Frequency-to-Voltage Converter Data Sheet (Rev. E) ad650
AN-361: Ask the Applications Engineer (V/F Converters) ad537
AN-279: Using the AD650 Voltage-to-Frequency Converter As a Frequency-to-Voltage Converter (Rev. B) ad650
AN-276: Analog to Digital Conversion by Using V/F Converters ad537