The TC7117ACKW is a high-performance, analog-to-digital converter (ADC) from Microchip Technology, designed with precision and user-friendliness in mind. This device is particularly suited for applications requiring a direct display interface, as it integrates a 3½ digit, 7-segment, LED decoder-driver, allowing for direct connection to a 7-segment display.
Key Features
- High Resolution: The TC7117ACKW features a 3½ digit resolution, providing precise measurement capabilities suitable for a wide range of applications.
- Direct Display Drive: Its internal 7-segment decoders, digit drivers, and display control circuitry allow for direct driving of LED displays, simplifying the design process.
- Low Power Consumption: Designed with energy efficiency in mind, this device operates with low power requirements, making it ideal for battery-operated equipment.
- Auto-Zero Function: The ADC offers an auto-zero function to ensure offset errors are minimized, enhancing the accuracy of measurements.
- Differential Inputs: It provides differential analog inputs, increasing the device's immunity to common-mode noise and improving the quality of the signal conversion.
- Overrange and Underrange Indications: The device can indicate overrange and underrange conditions, which can be critical for monitoring and control applications.
Applications
The versatility of the TC7117ACKW makes it an excellent choice for a variety of applications, including:
- Portable Instrumentation
- Digital Panel Meters
- Temperature Measurement Systems
- Process Control Systems
- Battery-operated Systems
Technical Specifications
With a package type of CKW, the TC7117ACKW is encapsulated in a windowed ceramic dual in-line package, allowing for exposure to ultraviolet light for erasure and reprogramming. This feature is particularly useful for prototyping and debugging phases of product development.
Microchip Technology's commitment to quality and performance is embodied in the TC7117ACKW, making it a reliable choice for designers looking to integrate a high-performance ADC with a direct display interface into their systems.
