Overview
The KAD5514P-12Q72 is a high-performance, 14-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) produced by Renesas Electronics America Inc. This device is part of a pin-compatible portfolio of 10, 12, and 14-bit ADCs, offering sample rates ranging from 125MSPS to 500MSPS. The KAD5514P-12Q72 utilizes Renesas' proprietary FemtoCharge™ technology on a standard CMOS process, ensuring low power consumption and high performance. It is available in a 72-lead QFN package with an exposed paddle and operates from a single 1.8V supply, with performance specified across the full industrial temperature range (-40°C to +85°C).
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 14-bit |
| Sample Rate | Up to 250MSPS (125MSPS for KAD5514P-12) |
| Analog Input Bandwidth | 950MHz |
| SNR (fIN = 105MHz, -1dBFS) | 69.4dBFS |
| SFDR (fIN = 105MHz, -1dBFS) | 82.2dBc |
| Clock Jitter | 60fs |
| Power Consumption (SDR Mode) | 429mW at 250MSPS, 345mW at 125MSPS |
| Power Consumption (DDR Mode) | 390mW at 250MSPS, 309mW at 125MSPS |
| Supply Voltage | 1.8V |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
| Package Type | 72-lead QFN |
Key Features
- Programmable gain, offset, and skew control
- Selectable clock divider: ÷1, ÷2, or ÷4
- Clock phase selection
- Nap and sleep modes for power saving
- Over-range indicator
- Selectable LVDS or CMOS digital output formats
- DDR LVDS-compatible or LVCMOS outputs
- Programmable built-in test patterns
- Single-supply 1.8V operation
- 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 resolution of the KAD5514P-12Q72 ADC?
The KAD5514P-12Q72 has a resolution of 14 bits. - What are the available sample rates for the KAD5514P-12Q72?
The sample rates range from 125MSPS to 250MSPS, depending on the specific model. - What is the analog input bandwidth of the KAD5514P-12Q72?
The analog input bandwidth is 950MHz. - What are the power consumption figures for the KAD5514P-12Q72?
The power consumption is 429mW at 250MSPS and 345mW at 125MSPS in SDR mode, and 390mW at 250MSPS and 309mW at 125MSPS in DDR mode. - What is the operating temperature range of the KAD5514P-12Q72?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to +85°C. - What package type is the KAD5514P-12Q72 available in?
The device is available in a 72-lead QFN package. - Does the KAD5514P-12Q72 support programmable gain and offset?
Yes, the device supports programmable gain, offset, and skew control. - What digital output formats are supported by the KAD5514P-12Q72?
The device supports selectable LVDS or CMOS digital output formats. - Is the KAD5514P-12Q72 Pb-free and RoHS compliant?
Yes, the device is Pb-free and RoHS compliant. - What are some typical applications of the KAD5514P-12Q72?
Typical 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.
