The MAX1438ECQ+ is a 12-bit, 8-input analog-to-digital converter (ADC) manufactured by Maxim Integrated. It features a three-stage pipelined architecture designed to efficiently handle sampling rates. This ADC is encapsulated in a 100-pin TQFP-EP (Thermally Enhanced Thin Quad Flat Pack) with a 14x14 mm footprint, ensuring it can be integrated into compact electronic devices. The design caters to applications requiring high-speed data conversion, with a capability of converting analog signals up to a rate of 65 megasamples per second while using an external reference, providing accurate and reliable digital signal outputs.