Overview
The KAD5512HP-21Q48, produced by Renesas Electronics America Inc, is a high-performance 12-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) designed with Intersil’s proprietary FemtoCharge™ technology on a standard CMOS process. This component is part of the KAD5512 family, which supports sampling rates of up to 250MSPS. It is notable for its pin compatibility with other members of the KAD5512 family, offering a range of 10, 12, and 14-bit ADCs with various sampling rates. The KAD5512HP-21Q48 operates from a single 1.8V supply and is specified across the full industrial temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 12-bit |
| Sampling Rate | Up to 250MSPS |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) | 68.2dBFS for fIN = 105MHz (-1dBFS) |
| Spurious Free Dynamic Range (SFDR) | 81.1dBc for fIN = 105MHz (-1dBFS) |
| Power Consumption (SDR Mode) | 429/345mW at 250/125MSPS |
| Power Consumption (DDR Mode) | 390/309mW at 250/125MSPS |
| Analog Input Bandwidth | 950MHz |
| Clock Jitter | 60fs |
| Supply Voltage | 1.8V |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to +85°C |
| Package Type | 48 Ld QFN with exposed paddle |
Key Features
- Pin-compatible with the KAD5512P Family, offering 2.2dB higher SNR
- Programmable gain, offset, and skew control
- Selectable LVDS or CMOS digital output formats
- Selectable clock divider: ÷1, ÷2 or ÷4
- Clock phase selection
- Nap and sleep modes for power management
- Two’s complement, gray code or binary data format
- Programmable built-in test patterns
- Over-range indicator
- Pb-free (RoHS compliant)
Applications
- Power Amplifier linearization
- Radar and satellite antenna array processing
- Broadband communications
- High-performance data acquisition
- Communications test equipment
- WiMAX and microwave receivers
Q & A
- What is the maximum sampling rate of the KAD5512HP-21Q48?
The maximum sampling rate is up to 250MSPS. - What is the resolution of the KAD5512HP-21Q48?
The resolution is 12-bit. - What is the operating supply voltage of the KAD5512HP-21Q48?
The operating supply voltage is 1.8V. - What are the available digital output formats for the KAD5512HP-21Q48?
The available digital output formats are LVDS and CMOS. - What is the analog input bandwidth of the KAD5512HP-21Q48?
The analog input bandwidth is 950MHz. - Does the KAD5512HP-21Q48 support programmable gain and offset control?
Yes, it supports programmable gain, offset, and skew control. - What are the power consumption values for the KAD5512HP-21Q48 in SDR and DDR modes?
In SDR mode, the power consumption is 429/345mW at 250/125MSPS. In DDR mode, it is 390/309mW at 250/125MSPS. - Is the KAD5512HP-21Q48 RoHS compliant?
Yes, it is Pb-free and RoHS compliant. - What are some of the key applications of the KAD5512HP-21Q48?
Key applications include power amplifier linearization, radar and satellite antenna array processing, broadband communications, high-performance data acquisition, communications test equipment, and WiMAX and microwave receivers. - What is the operating temperature range of the KAD5512HP-21Q48?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to +85°C.
