18 bit, 10kSPS Data Acquisition (DAQ) Block Optimized for Ultra Low Power < 1 Mw

18 bit, 10kSPS Data Acquisition (DAQ) block optimized for ultra low power < 1 Mw. This 1 mW, 18bit, 10kSPS DAQ block has been optimized for low throughput applications that need to extend battery life. The ultra-low power DAQ system consists of a reference driver, input driver, and the ADS8881 SAR ADC. Careful attention is paid not only in reducing system power consumption but also in improving the overall noise performance of the driver by making the ADC noise to be the dominant source and the driver noise to be negligible