GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The AD7878 is a fast, complete, 12-bit A/D converter with a versatile DSP interface consisting of an 8-word, first-in, first-out (FIFO) memory and associated control logic.

FEATURES

Complete ADC with DSP Interface, Comprising:

Track/Hold Amplifier with 2 μs Acquisition Time

7 μs A/D Converter

3 V Zener Reference

8-Word FIFO and Interface Logic

72 dB SNR at 10 kHz Input Frequency

Interfaces to High Speed DSP Processors, e.g.,

ADSP-2100, TMS32010, TMS32020

41 ns max Data Access Time

Low Power, 60 mW typ

APPLICATIONS

Digital Signal Processing

Speech Recognition and Synthesis

Spectrum Analysis

High Speed Modems

DSP Servo Control