LTC2486 - 16-Bit 2-/4-Channel Delta Sigma ADC with PGA and Easy Drive Input Current Cancellation

The LTC2486 is a 4-channel (2-channel differential), 16-bit, No Latency ΔΣ™ ADC with Easy Drive™ technology. The patented sampling scheme eliminates dynamic input current errors and the shortcomings of on-chip buffering through automatic cancellation of differential input current. This allows large external source impedances and rail-to-rail input signals to be directly digitized while maintaining exceptional DC accuracy.

The LTC2486 includes programmable gain, a high accuracy temperature sensor, and an integrated oscillator. This device can be configured to measure an external signal (from combinations of 4 analog input channels operating in single ended or differential modes) or its internal temperature sensor. It can be programmed to reject line frequencies of 50Hz, 60Hz, or simultaneous 50Hz/60Hz, provide a programmable gain from 1 to 256 in 8 steps, and configured to double its output rate. The integrated temperature sensor offers 1/2°C resolution and 2°C absolute accuracy.

The LTC2486 allows a wide common mode input range (0V to VCC), independent of the reference voltage. Any combination of single-ended or differential inputs can be selected and the first conversion after a new channel selection is valid.

Features
  • Up to 2 Differential or 4 Single-Ended Inputs
  • Easy Drive Technology Enables Rail-to-Rail Inputs with Zero Differential Input Current
  • Directly Digitizes High Impedance Sensors with Full Accuracy
  • 600nVRMS Noise
  • Programmable Gain from 1 to 256
  • Integrated High Accuracy Temperature Sensor
  • GND to VCC Input/Reference Common Mode Range
  • Programmable 50Hz, 60Hz, or Simultaneous 50Hz/60Hz Rejection Mode
  • 2ppm INL, No Missing Codes
  • 1ppm Offset and 15ppm Full-Scale Error
  • 2x Speed Mode/Reduced Power Mode (15Hz Using Internal Oscillator and 80μA at 7.5Hz Output)
  • No Latency: Digital Filter Settles in a Single Cycle, Even After a New Channel is Selected
  • Single Supply 2.7V to 5.5V Operation (0.8mW)
  • Internal Oscillator
  • Tiny 4mm × 3mm DFN Package
Typical Application

Applications
  • Direct Sensor Digitizer
  • Direct Temperature Measurement
  • Instrumentation
  • Industrial Process Control
Packaging
Order Information
Part NumberPackageTempPrice(1-99)Price (1k)*
LTC2486CDE#PBF4x3 DFN-14C$3.44$2.35
LTC2486CDE#TRPBF4x3 DFN-14C$3.50$2.41
LTC2486IDE#PBF4x3 DFN-14I$4.13$2.82
LTC2486IDE#TRPBF4x3 DFN-14I$4.19$2.88
Demo Boards
Part NumberDescriptionPrice
DC1009A-CLTC2486 16-bit 2-ch ADC with Temp Sensor, PGA, req DC590$50.00
Companion Boards
Part NumberDescriptionPrice
DC590BIsolated USB Serial Controller for Linear Technology QuikEval-Compatible Demo Boards$50.00
Datasheet
Design Note
Reliability Data
Product Selector Card
LT Journal
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R461 Reliability Data
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LTC2486 Footprints and Symbols