8-bit DAS with 50k SPS and 8-channel mux
The MAX161ACWI+ is an 8-bit Data Acquisition System (DAS) from Analog Devices that integrates an 8-channel multiplexer, a track/hold, and a parallel-output ADC in a single 28-SOIC package. It samples at 50k samples per second, which means it can digitize eight analog inputs at roughly 6.25 kHz per channel when scanning all channels sequentially — sufficient for industrial sensor arrays or multi-channel monitoring where each signal changes slowly relative to the aggregate throughput. The parallel data interface allows the host microcontroller or DSP to read conversion results on a single bus cycle without serial clock overhead — a fit for time-constrained firmware loops that poll the ADC between other tasks.
Single 5 V supply and commercial temperature range
This simplifies board-level power distribution and reduces BOM count in systems where a clean 5 V rail is already available. For extended industrial or automotive temperature ranges, a different grade would be required.
It ships in Tube packaging — 28-SOIC wide-body, surface-mount, suitable for standard pick-and-place assembly.