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AD-Converter Module ADCstamp


Measurement technology innovation and Messweb Masters Award winner 2024: The AD converter as system-on-module.

ADCstamp®: AD converter stamp for dataaquisition for easy design-in for system developers

Measurement technology is increasingly being integrated directly into devices, test benches, and embedded systems. With the ADCstamp, we are introducing a compact system-on-module that combines high-precision signal acquisition, high bandwidth, and galvanic isolation in integrable designs. This greatly simplifies the development of powerful data acquisition systems.

As a single-channel measurement module, the ADCstamp is the ideal component for all developers who, for example, need to integrate fast, high-precision measurement inputs into an existing or new FPGA/CPU design for power analysis of electric motors, without having to worry about the challenges of the analog and digital measurement channels themselves. With this innovation, we offer all hardware developers direct and easy access to our outstanding technology, which we have been successfully marketing for many years in the form of our own measuring devices.

In addition to many other possible applications, the state-of-the-art AD converter module is particularly suitable for precise measurements of electrical signals and the monitoring of high-speed processes. With 5kV galvanic isolation, maximum safety for high-voltage applications is guaranteed. Clear design specifications, FPGA source code examples, and complete starter kits ensure commissioning in just a few minutes.

In short, the ADCstamp offers maximum precision, fast response times and reliable measurements - a revolutionary solution for science and technology.

If you would like to know more, take a look at our brief presentation of the ADCstamp by our expert and CEO Michael Tasler.

 

Technical Highlights:

  • Up to 4 MHz sampling rate - for fast signal acquisition
  • 24-bit AD conversion - for high-precision measurements
  • High-precision input amplifier with less than -96 dB noise and less than -90 dB distortion
  • Switchable measuring ranges from ± 1 to ± 1 500 V
  • Bandwidth: DC to 1.7 MHz - ideal for a wide range of applications
  • Effective number of bits (ENOB): 14.8 - for maximum measurement accuracy
  • Various input types can be connected (AC/DC, unipolar, bipolar, single-ended, differential-ended)
  • AC/DC coupling
  • ICP (IEPE) sensor supply
  • Strain gauge amplifier as add-on board
  • Switchable anti-aliasing filter
  • 10 to 16 V DC, 2 W supply voltage
  • 5 kV galvanic isolation, less than 10 pF stray capacitance - for interference-free measurements in high-voltage applications
  • 1000V CAT II with reinforced insulation - up to 5000V voltage peaks
  • 1.8 to 3.3 V FPGA/CPU interface, Verilog and VHDL sources available
  • I2C interface including 8 kB flash - for calibration and user data
  • Dimensions: 68.0 x 25.4 x 12.0 mm
  • Environmental temperature: -40°C to +80°C
  • FPGA source code examples - for uncomplicated implementation
  • FPGA starter kits for a quick start or as the centerpiece of your own product line:
    • USB 3 Host Port
    • USB 3 Device Port, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE1588 (PTP)
    • 2 x CAN, EtherCat, ToD, etc.

Advantages of the ADCstamp®

  • Integrates into ALL existing system environments
    • Small space requirements compared to conventional modules
    • Various input types can be connected
    • Several modules can also be used as a multi-channel application (see below)
  • Easy & very quick start
  • Outstanding measurement technology
  • Protection against external interference & assurance of measurement quality
  • Covers all areas from signal conditioning to signal conversion and signal processing
  • Developers can focus on other tasks - that saves time & money!
  • Can be used flexibly in a wide variety of design tasks
  • Perfect for the power analysis of electric motors, acoustic research and industrial high-speed measurement

 

Schematic representation of a system implementation of the ADCstamp®

FPGA Design-In Kit for multi-channel application of the ADCstamp

The FPGA Design-In Kit (Evaluation Board / Evaluation-Kit) enables a multi-channel application of the ADCstamp with up to 8 slots.

Technical details:

-Xilinx FPGA Zynq Ultrascale+:
    - quad-core Arm Cortex-A53 (APU)
    - dual-core Arm Cortex-R5F
    - FPGA
    - DDR4 (2 GB @ CPU, 512MB @ FPGA)
    - Linux with Kernel 5.15.19

-Interfaces:
    - USB 3 Host Port, USB 3 Device Port,
    - 2 x Gigabit Ethernet incl. IEEE1588 (PTP)
    - 2 x CAN,
    - EtherCat slave

Sync: PTP, Time Of Day (ToD), 10MHz, 1 PPS, Trigger, ...

Example: Multi-channel application with 8 ADCstamp modules

How the ADCstamp supports you

Measuring precise electrical signals is challenging, especially in sensitive applications such as sensor development. Even the smallest disturbances in the circuit board layout or EMC problems can impair signal integrity and cost valuable development time.

The ADCstamp offers a ready-to-use solution: With 24-bit AD conversion and sampling rates up to 4 MHz, it digitizes analog signals with high precision and reliability. Since the module is already EMC-optimized and well-designed in terms of layout, you can significantly reduce development effort, risk, and time-to-market.

Thanks to its high sampling rate, even fast signal changes in the microsecond range can be captured – ideal for high-speed processes, power electronics, or dynamic test benches.

With a bandwidth from DC to 1.7 MHz, the ADCstamp is suitable for both low-frequency measurements and high-frequency applications, such as in acoustic research or transient signal analysis.

The integrated galvanic isolation reliably protects your measurements from interference – especially in harsh industrial environments with motors, converters, or RF sources.

Conclusion:

The ADCstamp is a powerful ADC system-on-module for precise, fast, and interference-free data acquisition. It minimizes development risks and maximizes measurement quality—in research, industry, and demanding high-tech applications.

Target groups:

  • Test bench builder
  • Solution provider
  • System designers
  • Developers / students / research groups

Messweb Masters Award Winner 2024!

Our customers and the experts in the measurement technology industry are convinced: Our ADCstamp won the award in the “Measurement Technology” category at the “messweb masters 2024”!

What is an AD converter?

An AD converter (analog-to-digital converter, ADC) converts a continuous analog input signal into a digitally coded output signal that can be processed by a digital system (e.g., a microcontroller or computer).

AD converters therefore play a crucial role in measurement technology. An example of this is a temperature sensor that outputs an analog voltage that depends on the temperature. An AD converter digitizes this voltage so that a microcontroller can convert it into degrees Celsius and display it.

You can find more information in our blog post about AD converters.

 

Technical specifications of the ADCstamp:

Demo Appointment

Did you know that you can test the ad converter module ADCstamp and our other products live? Make an appointment and see the quality of our measurement technology for yourself! We can also present our products via video call to you. 

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Here you can find the ADCstamp on Induux:

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