Datasheet
Application Note
Design Note
Reliability Data
LT Journal
- August 2004 - Accurate and Simple AC Measurement to 500kHz
- March 2005 - Low-Distortion Sine Wave Oscillator with Precise RMS Amplitude Stability
Press Release
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Features
- High Linearity:
0.02% Linearity Allows Simple System Calibration - Wide Input Bandwidth:
Bandwidth to 1% Additional Gain Error: 500kHz
Bandwidth to 0.1% Additional Gain Error: 150kHz
3dB Bandwidth Independent of Input Voltage Amplitude - No-Hassle Simplicity:
True RMS-DC Conversion with Only One External Capacitor
Delta Sigma Conversion Technology - Ultralow Shutdown Current:
0.1µA - Flexible Inputs:
Differential or Single Ended
Rail-to-Rail Common Mode Voltage Range
Up to 1VPEAK Differential Voltage - Flexible Output:
Rail-to-Rail Output
Separate Output Reference Pin Allows Level Shifting - Small Size:
Space Saving 8-Pin MSOP Package
Typical Application
Description
The LTC1968 is a true RMS-to-DC converter that uses an innovative delta-sigma computational technique. The benefits of the LTC1968 proprietary architecture, when compared to conventional log-antilog RMS-to-DC converters, are higher linearity and accuracy, bandwidth independent of amplitude and improved temperature behavior.The LTC1968 operates with single-ended or differential input signals and accurately supports crest factors up to 4. Common mode input range is rail-to-rail. Differential input range is 1VPEAK, and offers unprecedented linearity. The LTC1968 allows hassle-free system calibration at any input voltage.
The LTC1968 has a rail-to-rail output with a separate output reference pin providing flexible level shifting; it operates on a single power supply from 4.5V to 5.5V. A low power shutdown mode reduces supply current to 0.1µA.
The LTC1968 is packaged in the space-saving MSOP package, which is ideal for portable applications.
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Package Variations and Pricing
| Part Number | Package | Pins | Temp | Price (1-99) |
Price (1k)* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTC1968CMS8#PBF | MSOP | 8 | C | $5.21 | $3.95 |
| LTC1968CMS8#TRPBF | MSOP | 8 | C | $4.01 | |
| LTC1968IMS8#PBF | MSOP | 8 | I | $8.80 | $6.60 |
| LTC1968IMS8#TRPBF | MSOP | 8 | I | $6.66 | |
| LTC1968CMS8 | MSOP | 8 | C | $10.42 | $7.90 |
| LTC1968CMS8#TR | MSOP | 8 | C | $8.02 | |
| LTC1968IMS8 | MSOP | 8 | I | $17.60 | $13.20 |
| LTC1968IMS8#TR | MSOP | 8 | I | $13.32 |
Linear Technology offers many demo boards free of charge to qualified customers. Contact your local sales office or distributor to inquire about a demo board. Certain demo boards are also available for sale via credit card on this website. Demo boards are for evaluation purposes only. It remains the customer’s responsibility to verify proper and reliable operation in the actual end application.
| Part Number | Description | Price | Documentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC427B-C | LTC1968CMS8 | RMS to DC Converter | $50.00 |