Overview:
Selecting an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) for a new design can be a daunting task considering the various descriptive parameters, the varied signal sources, and ways in which the output data is used. While it is possible to duplicate the test conditions and procedures used by the device manufacturers to characterize their converters, it requires extreme investment in test equipment and engineering effort. Many manufacturers offer evaluation modules for their converters to assist in the evaluation process. Selection of the proper test equipment is critical and much can be learned about the performance of a converter from collected time-domain, histogram and FFT data. Using proper software to analyze the data is essential. The lab segments will demonstrate the usefulness of ADCPro, a new tool from Texas Instruments.
Register today for TI's webinar, Improved Procedures for Selecting an Analog-to-Digital Converter.
Moderator:
Wm. P. (Bill) Klein, P.E., Senior Applications Engineer, High Performance Linear Division, Texas Instruments
Bill is a Senior Applications Engineer with the High Performance Linear Division at TI-Tucson. He joined TI through its acquisition of Burr-Brown in August 2000. In addition to a BSEE from Arizona State University and registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Arizona, he has authored over 50 magazine articles, application notes and conference papers. His experience as an analog circuit designer covers a span of 30 years in fields ranging from mineral exploration to medical nuclear imaging.
Presenters:
Rick Downs:
Rick Downs is applications engineering manager for Texas Instruments Precision Analog group. Over the past 23 years, he has held various positions in applications and marketing of analog semiconductors, with focuses on audio, data acquisition, digital temperature sensors and battery management products. He has a BSEE from the University of Arizona, and holds four patents. He has authored several articles and application notes on analog topics, and as well as prepared and delivered multiple seminars on data acquisition.
Val Rhodes:
Val Rhodes received his BSEE from the University of Arizona and MSEE from Arizona State University with a specialization in Wireless Communications and Digital Signal Processing. Throughout his career, Val has designed wireless products for Intel, Comtech, Honeywell, Siemens, Orbital Sciences and General Dynamics. He has OFDM technology contributions and patents in IEEE 802.11, IEEE 802.15 and IEEE 802.16. Val also received an MBA from Arizona State University and is currently the Technology Director for Avnet Electronics Marketing.
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