{"id":246,"date":"2011-04-19T13:34:09","date_gmt":"2011-04-19T20:34:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/devzone.missinglinkelectronics.com\/?p=246"},"modified":"2024-06-19T02:12:50","modified_gmt":"2024-06-19T09:12:50","slug":"fpga-integrated-adc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devzone.missinglinkelectronics.com\/application-notes\/fpga-integrated-adc\/","title":{"rendered":"FPGA + integrated ADC"},"content":{"rendered":"Integrated ADC for Altera Cyclone-IV Devices TB20110419 This Technical Brief describes how to use Delta Sigma Modulation to implement resource-efficient Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADC) in Altera FPGA devices. Starting with an introduction into the technology of Delta Sigma Modulation, we will cover the relevant technical aspects for implementing and applying this as a flexible and cost-efficient means for ADC. We will provide the results of diligent testing using Altera Cyclone-IV FPGA devices which led to our technical specifications (Signal-to-Noise Ratios, Linearity, Spurious-Free Dynamic Range values). Copyright \u00a9 2026 Missing Link Electronics. All rights reserved. Missing Link Electronics, the stylized Missing Link Electronics MLE logo are the service mark and\/or trademark of Missing Link Electronics, Inc. All other product or service names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Field-Programmable Gate-Arrays (FPGA) are well established for implementing programmable logic. A lesser known feature is their programmable digital I\/O capabilities. Supporting Low-Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) at frequencies of many hundred MHz, FPGA pins have become a viable option for quality analog I\/O. This Technical Brief shows how to implement Delta Sigma Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADC) inside Altera FPGA devices plus some additional passive components. The result is a flexible integrated solution with smaller PCB footprint, field-upgradability and reduced risk of device obsolescence. Key Features<p class=\"more-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/devzone.missinglinkelectronics.com\/application-notes\/fpga-integrated-adc\/\" class=\"themebutton\">Read More<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Integrated ADC for Altera Cyclone-IV Devices This Technical Brief describes how to use Delta Sigma Modulation to implement resource-efficient Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADC) in Altera FPGA devices. 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