TLC0838IPWR Texas Instruments Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
Texas Instruments TLC0838 is an 8-bit successive approximation ADC with 8 analog input channels. Key specs: 32 µs max conversion time, 5.5V max analog input, 20-TSSOP package. Available from stock with worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Texas Instruments
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 20
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- TLC0838IPWR Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 85.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- 8-channel multiplexed analog inputs allow single-chip digitization of up to 8 independent sensor signals
- 8-bit successive approximation conversion with 32 µs maximum conversion time for real-time data acquisition applications
- 5.5V maximum analog input voltage with SPI-compatible serial interface for direct microcontroller integration
Applications
The TLC0838IPWR is well-suited for industrial data acquisition, process control, and sensor monitoring systems requiring multi-channel analog digitization with a serial interface. Its 8-channel multiplexed input enables cost-effective monitoring of temperature sensors, pressure transducers, and other analog signals from a single IC. The device is also used in automotive diagnostics, battery management systems, and embedded measurement equipment where compact analog-to-digital conversion is needed.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| YTEOL | 15 |
| Analog Input Voltage-Max | 5.5V |
| Conversion Time-Max | 32 µs |
| Converter Type | ADC, SUCCESSIVE APPROXIMATION |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDSO-G20 |
| JESD-609 Code | e4 |
| Linearity Error-Max (EL) | 0.3906% |
| Number of Analog In Channels | 8 |
| Number of Bits | 8 |
| Number of Functions | 1 |
| Output Bit Code | BINARY |
| Output Format | SERIAL |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | TSSOP20,.25 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | SMALL OUTLINE, THIN PROFILE, SHRINK PITCH |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | 260 |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| Sample Rate | 0.02MHz |
| Sample and Hold / Track and Hold | SAMPLE |
| Supply Current-Max | 1.25mA |
| Supply Voltage-Min | 4.5V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 5V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Temperature Grade | INDUSTRIAL |
| Terminal Finish | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) |
| Terminal Form | GULL WING |
| Terminal Pitch | 0.65mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | 30 |
| Package | Small Outline Packages |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | MSL 1 |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8542.39.00.30 |
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for TLC0838IPWR:
8-Bit, 1 Func, 8 Channel, Serial Access, CMOS, PDSO20
Frequently Asked Questions
How many analog input channels does the TLC0838 support?
The TLC0838 features 8 multiplexed analog input channels, allowing a single device to digitize up to 8 independent analog signals, reducing component count and PCB space in multi-sensor data acquisition systems.
What is the resolution and conversion speed of the TLC0838?
The TLC0838 provides 8-bit resolution with a maximum conversion time of 32 µs, enabling data sampling rates suitable for sensor monitoring, industrial process control, and general-purpose analog data acquisition applications.
What interface does the TLC0838 use to communicate with a microcontroller?
The TLC0838 uses a serial SPI-compatible interface for communication with microcontrollers, minimizing the number of I/O pins required and simplifying firmware integration in embedded systems and data acquisition platforms.
What package is the TLC0838IPWR available in?
The TLC0838IPWR is packaged in a 20-pin TSSOP (R-PDSO-G20), providing a compact surface-mount footprint suitable for space-constrained PCB designs in industrial, automotive, and consumer electronics applications.
What is the maximum analog input voltage for the TLC0838?
The TLC0838 supports a maximum analog input voltage of 5.5V, making it directly compatible with standard 5V sensor outputs and signal conditioning circuits without requiring additional voltage attenuation circuitry.
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