Types of ADC Converters: How Analog-to-Digital Conversion Works and Which Type Is Right for Your Application
Flash, SAR, Sigma-Delta, Dual Slope, Pipeline, and TDC converters each bring different tradeoffs in speed, resolution, power, and cost. This guide covers how each ADC type works, where each is used, and what procurement teams need to know about availability, lead times, and counterfeit risk in the current market.