A 16-bit serial analog-to-digital converter module with optical output

The development of a 16-bit serial analog-to-digital converter (ADC) aimed at reducing the number of outputs originating from the chip is presented. The device is intended for producing a high-resolution ADC that is expected to have wide applications in areas such as readout electronics for infrared detectors. Extracting the serial ADC output with an optical fiber coupled to a laser diode results in a further reduction of the heat load and a stronger signal transmission.