LTC1966
Precision Micropower
∆∑ RMS-to-DC Converter
FeaTures
DescripTion
The LTC®1966 is a true RMS-to-DC converter that utilizes
an innovative patented DS computational technique. The
internal delta sigma circuitry of the LTC1966 makes it sim-
pler to use, more accurate, lower power and dramatically
more flexible than conventional log antilog RMS-to-DC
converters.
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Simple to Use, Requires One Capacitor
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True RMS DC Conversion Using DS Technology
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High Accuracy:
0.1% Gain Accuracy from 50Hz to 1kHz
0.25% Total Error from 50Hz to 1kHz
High Linearity:
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0.02% Linearity Allows Simple System Calibration
The LTC1966 accepts single-ended or differential input
signals(forEMI/RFIrejection)andsupportscrestfactorsup
to 4. Common mode input range is rail-to-rail. Differential
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Low Supply Current:
155µA Typ, 170µA Max
Ultralow Shutdown Current:
0.1µA
Constant Bandwidth:
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input range is 1V
, and offers unprecedented linearity.
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Unlike previously available RMS-to-DC converters, the
superiorlinearityoftheLTC1966allowshasslefreesystem
calibration at any input voltage.
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Independent of Input Voltage
800kHz –3dB, 6kHz 1%
Flexible Supplies:
The LTC1966 also has a rail-to-rail output with a separate
output reference pin providing flexible level shifting. The
LTC1966 operates on a single power supply from 2.7V to
5.5V or dual supplies up to 5.5V. A low power shutdown
mode reduces supply current to 0.5µA.
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2.7V to 5.5V Single Supply
Up to 5.5V Dual Supply
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Flexible Inputs:
Differential or Single-Ended
The LTC1966 is insensitive to PC board soldering and
stresses, as well as operating temperature. The LTC1966
is packaged in the space saving MSOP package which is
ideal for portable applications.
Rail-to-Rail Common Mode Voltage Range
Up to 1V
Differential Voltage
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Flexible Output:
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Rail-to-Rail Output
Separate Output Reference Pin Allows Level Shifting
Wide Temperature Range:
–55°C to 125°C
applicaTions
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True RMS Digital Multimeters and Panel Meters
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Small Size:
True RMS AC + DC Measurements
Space Saving 8-Pin MSOP Package
L, LT, LTC, LTM, Linear Technology and the Linear logo are registered trademarks and
No Latency DS is a trademark of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the
property of their respective owners. Protected by U.S. Patents including 6359576, 6362677,
6516291 and 6651036.
Quantum Leap in Linearity Performance
Typical applicaTion
0.2
LTC1966, ∆∑
0
Single Supply RMS-to-DC Converter
2.7V TO 5.5V
–0.2
–0.4
V
DD
OUTPUT
LTC1966
OUT RTN
GND
IN1
IN2
C
DIFFERENTIAL
INPUT
+
–
AVE
V
OUT
1µF
–0.6
CONVENTIONAL
LOG/ANTILOG
1966 TA01
EN
V
SS
0.1µF
OPT. AC
COUPLING
–0.8
60Hz SINEWAVES
–1.0
0
50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500
V
(mV AC
)
RMS
IN
1966 TA01b
1966fb
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