Overview
The KAD2708C-10Q68, produced by Renesas Electronics America Inc, is an 8-bit, high-performance Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) designed with Intersil’s proprietary FemtoCharge™ technology on a standard CMOS process. This ADC is notable for its low power consumption and high dynamic performance, making it suitable for a variety of high-speed applications. It operates at sampling rates up to 275 MSPS and is part of a pin-compatible family offering 8 and 10-bit ADCs with various sample rates and output options.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Symbol | Conditions | Min | Typ | Max | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample Rate | fS | 105 | 210/170/275 | 275 | MSPS | |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) | fS = 275MSPS, fIN = 138MHz | 49.2 | dBFS | |||
| Spurious Free Dynamic Range (SFDR) | fS = 275MSPS, fIN = 138MHz | 66.6 | dBc | |||
| Power Consumption | fS = 275MSPS | 265 | mW | |||
| Analog Input Full-Scale Range | VFS | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.6 | VP-P | |
| Analog Input Bandwidth | 600 | MHz | ||||
| Output Type | LVCMOS | |||||
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 | +85 | °C |
Key Features
- On-Chip Reference
- Internal Track and Hold
- 1.5VP-P Differential Input Voltage
- 600MHz Analog Input Bandwidth
- Two’s Complement or Binary Output
- Over-Range Indicator
- Selectable Divide-by-2 Clock Input
- LVCMOS Outputs
Applications
- High-Performance Data Acquisition
- Portable Oscilloscope
- Medical Imaging
- Cable Head Ends
- Power-Amplifier Linearization
- Radar and Satellite Antenna Array Processing
- Broadband Communications
- Point-to-Point Microwave Systems
- Communications Test Equipment
Q & A
- What is the maximum sampling rate of the KAD2708C-10Q68?
The maximum sampling rate is 275 MSPS. - What is the power consumption of the KAD2708C-10Q68 at 275 MSPS?
The power consumption is less than 265 mW. - What is the Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) of the KAD2708C-10Q68 at 275 MSPS and 138 MHz input frequency?
The SNR is 49.2 dBFS. - What type of output does the KAD2708C-10Q68 provide?
The output is LVCMOS. - What is the operating temperature range of the KAD2708C-10Q68?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to +85°C. - Does the KAD2708C-10Q68 have an over-range indicator?
Yes, it does have an over-range indicator. - What is the analog input bandwidth of the KAD2708C-10Q68?
The analog input bandwidth is 600 MHz. - Is the KAD2708C-10Q68 part of a pin-compatible family?
Yes, it is part of a pin-compatible family offering 8 and 10-bit ADCs. - What is the latency of the KAD2708C-10Q68?
The total latency is 28 clock cycles due to the pipeline architecture and digital error correction. - Does the KAD2708C-10Q68 perform self-calibration at power-up?
Yes, it performs self-calibration at power-up to minimize gain and offset errors.
