Any system that touches the "real world" will need some form of data conversion. Many DSPs have integrated data converters. However, designers often face the challenge of determining whether or not a DSP's on-board converter is up to the task and, if it is not, choosing an appropriate off-chip converter.

With any sensor signal—to data converter—to DSP signal chain there is a need for some form of analog processing. The selection of the converter, either on- or off-chip, has an impact on the analog pre-processing amplifier. In this e-Lab NetSeminar, we will discuss how a selection criterion for the amplifier is developed from an understanding of the source and the converter demands, as well as how the entire signal chain must be viewed as an integrated system, not just individual parts, for optimum performance.

The expert panel will be comprised of application engineers from Texas Instruments DSP and Data Converter product groups.