Overview
The KAD5512P-12Q48 is a high-performance, 12-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) produced by Renesas Electronics America Inc. This device is part of a pin-compatible portfolio of ADCs that include 10, 12, and 14-bit resolutions with sample rates ranging from 125MSPS to 500MSPS. The KAD5512P-12Q48 utilizes Intersil’s proprietary FemtoCharge™ technology on a standard CMOS process, ensuring low power consumption and high performance. It is designed for applications requiring high-speed data conversion and is available in a 48-lead QFN package with an exposed paddle, operating across the full industrial temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 12 bits |
| Sample Rate | 125 MSPS |
| Input Range | Not specified in provided sources, but typically ±1V or similar for high-speed ADCs |
| Output Format | LVDS or CMOS |
| Interface | Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) |
| Package Type | 48-lead QFN with exposed paddle |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to +85°C |
| Power Consumption | Low power, exact values not specified in provided sources |
Key Features
- High-speed conversion: Utilizes two time-interleaved 12-bit, 250MSPS A/D cores to achieve a sample rate of 125MSPS in this specific model.
- Low power consumption: Designed with Intersil’s proprietary FemtoCharge™ technology.
- Flexible output formats: Supports both LVDS and CMOS digital output formats.
- Extensive configurability: Features a Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) for fine control of gain, offset, and skew between the two converter cores.
- Industrial temperature range: Operates across -40°C to +85°C.
- Compact packaging: Available in a 48-lead QFN package with an exposed paddle.
Applications
- Radar and electronic warfare systems: High-speed data conversion is crucial for these applications.
- Medical imaging: Used in MRI, CT scanners, and other medical imaging equipment requiring high-speed ADCs.
- Test and measurement equipment: High-performance ADCs are essential for precision measurement tools.
- Aerospace and defense: Used in various military and aerospace applications where high-speed data conversion is necessary.
- High-speed data acquisition systems: Suitable for any application requiring fast and accurate analog-to-digital conversion.
Q & A
- What is the resolution of the KAD5512P-12Q48 ADC?
The KAD5512P-12Q48 has a resolution of 12 bits.
- What is the sample rate of the KAD5512P-12Q48?
The sample rate of the KAD5512P-12Q48 is 125 MSPS.
- What output formats does the KAD5512P-12Q48 support?
The KAD5512P-12Q48 supports both LVDS and CMOS digital output formats.
- How is the KAD5512P-12Q48 configured?
The device features a Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) for extensive configurability, including fine control of gain, offset, and skew between the two converter cores.
- What is the operating temperature range of the KAD5512P-12Q48?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to +85°C.
- What package type is the KAD5512P-12Q48 available in?
The KAD5512P-12Q48 is available in a 48-lead QFN package with an exposed paddle.
- What technology is used in the KAD5512P-12Q48?
The KAD5512P-12Q48 uses Intersil’s proprietary FemtoCharge™ technology on a standard CMOS process.
- What are some typical applications of the KAD5512P-12Q48?
Typical applications include radar and electronic warfare systems, medical imaging, test and measurement equipment, aerospace and defense, and high-speed data acquisition systems.
- How does the KAD5512P-12Q48 achieve its high sample rate?
The device achieves its sample rate through the use of two time-interleaved 12-bit, 250MSPS A/D cores.
- Is the KAD5512P-12Q48 part of a larger family of ADCs?
Yes, the KAD5512P-12Q48 is part of a pin-compatible portfolio of 10, 12, and 14-bit ADCs with sample rates ranging from 125MSPS to 500MSPS.
