ADC1003S030TS/C1:1 - 10-Bit 30MSPS ADC | 28-SSOP | NXP
MPN: ADC1003S030TS/C1:1 ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $14.2 | $14.20 |
| 10 | $12.95 | $129.50 |
| 100 | $11.4 | $1,140.00 |
| 500 | $9.85 | $4,925.00 |
| 1,000 | $8.6 | $8,600.00 |
ADC1003S030TS/C1:1 Overview
An ADC (Analog-to-Digital Converter) is a semiconductor device that converts continuous analog voltage signals into discrete digital codes suitable for processing, storage, or transmission. The ADC1003S030TS/C1:1 belongs to the successive-approximation/pipeline class of high-speed converters and is part of the broader data-converter hierarchy: ADC -> data converter -> mixed-signal IC -> integrated circuit -> semiconductor. The on-chip regulator removes the need for an external clean analog supply, simplifying board design while improving power-supply rejection in noisy system environments such as industrial video backplanes.
Key features of the ADC1003S030TS/C1:1 include 30 MSPS sampling rate, 10-bit resolution over a parallel bus, single-channel (1 input) architecture, an integrated voltage regulator reference, and low power consumption optimized for professional video digitisation where a streaming digital data path of 30 million samples per second per channel is required. Operating from a -40 C to +85 C industrial temperature range, this ADC is designed to support the demanding thermal profiles of broadcast video equipment and similar industrial imaging applications.
From an architectural perspective, the device combines an input track-and-hold amplifier, a flash-like quantization core, an internal voltage reference, and parallel output latches in a single die. According to the manufacturer's description, the resolution ladder structure (resistance ladder) and regulator arrangement produce a stable transfer function even across the full -40 C to +85 C operating window, simplifying calibration effort in production test.
Typical applications include professional video acquisition and broadcast equipment, medical imaging front ends, industrial machine-vision cameras, ultrasound receivers, and high-speed data acquisition cards. The parallel interface and 28-SSOP footprint also suit retrofit designs where engineers are upgrading legacy 8-bit or 10-bit video ADC boards.
When designing with this device, place a 0.1 uF decoupling capacitor as close as possible to the analog supply pins and obey the standard SSOP-28 land pattern. The ADC1003S030/040/050 family shares the same pinout across speed grades, so the ADC1003S030 (30 MSPS) can be socket-compatible with the ADC1003S040 (40 MSPS) or ADC1003S050 (50 MSPS) variants when a higher sample rate is needed.
This page consolidates pricing tiers, drop-in alternatives inside the same 28-SSOP footprint, and design notes beyond the information shown on typical distributor listings.
Drop-in alternatives for ADC1003S030TS/C1:1 — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
Variants in this series
Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with ADC1003S030TS/C1:1 (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Architecture, Input Type, Resolution, Package, Sampling Rate.
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ADC1003S030TS/C1
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ADC0804S040TS/C1
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View Datasheet →ADC1003S030TS/C1:1 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Resolution | 10 bit |
| Number of Channels | 1 Input |
| Sampling Rate | 30 MSPS |
| Data Interface | Parallel |
| Architecture | Resistance ladder ADC |
| Package / Case | 28-SSOP (5.30 mm width, SOT341-1, MO-150) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C |
| Integrated Features | On-chip voltage regulator |
| Supply Type | Single analog supply with internal regulator |
| Polarity | Unipolar (single-ended analog input) |
| Input Type | Single-ended analog voltage |
| Output Format | Parallel binary, 10 bits |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
ADC1003S030TS/C1:1 Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | VD — Digital supply |
| Pin 2 | DGND — Digital ground |
| Pin 3 | D0 — Data output bit 0 (LSB) |
| Pin 4 | D1 — Data output bit 1 |
| Pin 5 | D2 — Data output bit 2 |
| Pin 6 | D3 — Data output bit 3 |
| Pin 7 | D4 — Data output bit 4 |
| Pin 8 | D5 — Data output bit 5 |
| Pin 9 | D6 — Data output bit 6 |
| Pin 10 | D7 — Data output bit 7 |
| Pin 11 | D8 — Data output bit 8 |
| Pin 12 | D9 — Data output bit 9 (MSB) |
| Pin 13 | DGND — Digital ground |
| Pin 14 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 15 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 16 | CLK — Clock input |
| Pin 17 | OE — Output enable |
| Pin 18 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 19 | VA — Analog supply |
| Pin 20 | AGND — Analog ground |
| Pin 21 | AIN — Analog input |
| Pin 22 | AGND — Analog ground |
| Pin 23 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 24 | VREF — Internal regulator reference (decouple) |
| Pin 25 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 26 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 27 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 28 | VA — Analog supply |
Typical Applications
ADC1003S030TS/C1:1 is suitable for 7 applications: Professional Video Digitisation, Industrial Machine Vision Cameras, Medical Imaging Front End (Ultrasound / Endoscope), High-Speed Data Acquisition Cards, Broadcast Equipment and Studio Monitoring, Automotive Surround-View / Rear-View Camera Digitiser, Legacy 8-Bit Video ADC Retrofit.
Professional Video Digitisation
The ADC1003S030TS/C1:1 is well matched to professional video digitisation because its 30 MSPS sampling rate covers SD and progressive-scan video bandwidths, its 10-bit resolution gives 1024 quantisation levels per pixel (about 60 dB dynamic range for an 8-bit broadcast headroom), and its on-chip regulator cleans up the analog supply in long-distance rack installations. Placed at the front end of a video frame grabber or broadcast camera, the parallel output bus feeds an FPGA or DSP at full bus width without bottlenecking. Unlike a discrete two-chip solution (external ADC plus regulator) this integrated ADC with built-in regulator reduces BOM count and improves PSRR. A trade-off is that the 10-bit ceiling caps cinematic-grade HDR acquisition; for that, an external 12-bit or 14-bit ADC is needed.
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Industrial Machine Vision Cameras
In industrial machine-vision line-scan and area-scan cameras, the ADC1003S030TS/C1:1 digitises the analog output of a CCD or CMOS image sensor chain at up to 30 million samples per second while the on-chip voltage regulator removes the need for a separate low-noise analog LDO on the camera PCB. Its parallel output simplifies synchronization to an FPGA or image processor using the same pixel clock used by the sensor, removing an extra FIFO stage. The 28-SSOP package is small enough for compact camera heads while still surviving the -40 C to +85 C industrial temperature range typical of factory automation cells. Compared with external ADC plus discrete regulator designs, this part shrinks the BOM and improves MTBF in continuous-operation lines.
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Medical Imaging Front End (Ultrasound / Endoscope)
For medical-imaging front ends such as ultrasound receivers and endoscope camera modules, the ADC1003S030TS/C1:1 captures the pre-processed analog signal at 30 MSPS with 10-bit quantisation, giving sufficient headroom for envelope detection in mid-range ultrasound systems. The on-chip regulator improves patient-safety isolation by reducing the analog-supply pin count; designers appreciate that no external precision reference is needed, reducing creepage distances on the medical PCB. The 28-SSOP footprint fits on miniaturised probe boards where the -40 C to +85 C range covers autoclave and operating-room environments. Engineers should still add a final-stage digital filter for diagnostic-grade SNR; the converter itself does not perform decimation.
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High-Speed Data Acquisition Cards
In PCI/PCIe and USB-based data-acquisition cards, the ADC1003S030TS/C1:1 acts as the input-stage ADC per analog channel, running at 30 MSPS to satisfy the Nyquist criterion for signals up to about 15 MHz. The 10-bit parallel output maps cleanly to standard FPGA pin counts and DMA engines, keeping firmware simple, and the on-chip regulator simplifies PCB layout by removing an external analog LDO from the BOM. The 28-SSOP package is robust enough for through-hole-friendly sockets on a test-and-measurement backplane, allowing engineers to swap speed grades. Compared with a discrete front-end ADC plus external regulator, this integrated part trims PCB area, easing compliance with EMI rules for lab equipment.
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Broadcast Equipment and Studio Monitoring
The ADC1003S030TS/C1:1 fits broadcast monitoring and studio conversion equipment because its 30 MSPS sample rate matches SD and progressive HD formats, while the 10-bit resolution captures the full broadcast-recommended dynamic range. The on-chip voltage regulator suppresses supply ripple from shared rack rails, important in studios where many AC-driven devices share ground paths. The 28-SSOP lead-free package meets RoHS requirements standard for European broadcast OEMs. A practical benefit is that the C1:1 packing suffix provides traceable lot data for broadcast-quality assurance. Trade-off: the device is unipolar (single-ended) so differential audio paths require an external driver amplifier.
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Automotive Surround-View / Rear-View Camera Digitiser
Although the ADC1003S030TS/C1:1 is not AEC-Q100 qualified, it is used in rugged non-automotive mobile video capture modules where 30 MSPS and 10-bit quantisation suit NTSC/PAL or analog HD-over-Coax conversion. The -40 C to +85 C industrial operating temperature range handles under-the-hood or trunk-mounted camera enclosures, and the integrated regulator rejects vehicle-supply transients when paired with a small upstream filter. The 28-SSOP footprint is small enough for camera modules where space is at a premium. Engineers targeting true automotive-grade reliability should select a Q1-graded alternative; the C1:1 variant is appropriate for fleet/telematics and aftermarket mobile systems.
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Legacy 8-Bit Video ADC Retrofit
When retrofitting legacy 8-bit video acquisition boards, the ADC1003S030TS/C1:1 fits existing 28-SSOP footprints while delivering 10-bit resolution, an effective +6 dB dynamic-range improvement over the original 8-bit ADC. The parallel bus matches existing microcontrollers, DSPs, or FPGAs already wired for the 8-bit pin-out, requiring only a register-level firmware change. The on-chip regulator eliminates old external supply rails, simplifying retrofit BOMs. Per NXP datasheet documentation, the standard 28-SSOP land pattern retains the same pin numbering as the older 8-bit predecessors, making this a true drop-in quality upgrade. Trade-off: 30 MSPS tops out below the legacy 40 MSPS units, so applications requiring 40 MSPS need a faster-grade NXP ADC.
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Engineering reference data for ADC1003S030TS/C1:1 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | ADC1003S030TS/C1 | ADC1003S040TS | ADC1003S050TS | ADC0804S040TS/C1 | ADC0801S040TS/C1:1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Package | 28-SSOP | 28-SSOP - same | 28-SSOP - same | 28-SSOP - same | 28-SSOP - same | 28-SSOP - same |
| Resolution | 10 bit | 10 bit | 10 bit | 10 bit | 8 bit | 8 bit |
| Sampling Rate | 30 MSPS | 30 MSPS | 40 MSPS (+33%) | 50 MSPS (+67%) | 40 MSPS (+33%) | 40 MSPS (+33%) |
| Number of Channels | 1 Input | 1 Input | 1 Input | 1 Input | 1 Input | 1 Input |
| Data Interface | Parallel | Parallel | Parallel | Parallel | Parallel | Parallel |
| Integrated Voltage Regulator | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +85 C |
Key Differentiators
- On-chip voltage regulator eliminates external analog LDO (vs Discrete ADC + external LDO designs)
- Three drop-in speed grades share the same 28-SSOP pinout (vs ADC1003S040TS / ADC1003S050TS)
- 10-bit resolution with integrated regulator in a compact 28-SSOP (vs ADC0804S040TS/C1 (8-bit cousin in same package))
Design Notes
Although the ADC1003S030TS/C1:1 integrates an on-chip voltage regulator, place a 0.1 uF X7R ceramic decoupling capacitor as close as physically possible to each supply pin (VA and VD) to suppress high-frequency noise coupled from the digital output bus. Add a 10 uF bulk tantalum or ceramic capacitor at the board-level supply rail to handle transient current drawn during output transitions. Estimated: at 30 MSPS with all 10 outputs switching simultaneously, dynamic supply current spikes can reach tens of milliamps; low-ESR local decoupling mitigates this. A clean analog ground (AGND) and digital ground (DGND) star-connected at the package reduces code-dependent noise injected into the analog substrate.
Route the analog input (AIN) trace as a 50-ohm controlled-impedance microstrip with a ground guard on both sides, isolating it from the parallel digital data bus (D0-D9) and the clock (CLK) trace. Use a guard ring tied to AGND around the analog input pin and any external input RC network. The 28-SSOP land pattern should follow the JEDEC MO-150 footprint with thermal vias under the exposed paddle area of any cousin SSOP, even though this specific pinout does not include a paddle. Estimated: trace length matching within +/- 0.5 mm between CLK and the analog input path helps preserve aperture timing for the internal track-and-hold. Resist the urge to use a 2-layer board for any design above 10 MSPS - at least 4 layers with a dedicated ground plane is recommended.
Do not drive the parallel digital outputs into a heavily capacitive bus without registering them through a nearby buffer - the ADC1003S family does not specify output drive strength and long PCB traces can cause ringing that couples back into the analog input. Avoid leaving the OE (Output Enable) pin floating; tie it to logic high or low explicitly to keep outputs in a defined state during power-up. Verify that the analog input common-mode voltage stays within the VA/2 window defined in the datasheet - exceeding this range increases distortion even though the device has an internal regulator. Finally, do not assume the C1:1 suffix and C1,1 suffix refer to different parts; they identify the same NXP ordering code variant used across distributors and should not be cross-mixed in a BOM.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per NXP product page. Lead-free surface-mount SSOP-28 package. AEC-Q100 NOT qualified - do not use in safety-critical automotive designs without further qualification.
