ADC1004S030TS/C1 - 10-bit 30 MSPS ADC | NXP | Video
MPN: ADC1004S030TS/C1 ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $6.8 | $6.80 |
| 10 | $6.1 | $61.00 |
| 100 | $5.2 | $520.00 |
| 500 | $4.45 | $2,225.00 |
| 1,000 | $3.8 | $3,800.00 |
ADC1004S030TS/C1 Overview
What is an ADC? An analog-to-digital converter (ADC) is a mixed-signal integrated circuit that samples continuous-time analog input signals and converts them into discrete digital codes. The ADC1004S030 sits within the pipeline / high-speed low-power ADC category, which itself is a sub-class of data converters under signal-chain and data acquisition ICs. Speed grades (030/040/050 MSPS) and bit resolutions (8/10/12-bit) are the two dominant axes used to differentiate this category.
Key features include 10-bit resolution, 30 MSPS maximum sample rate, single 3.3V analog supply, low power consumption, an internal reference, and a parallel CMOS-compatible digital output bus. The 28-pin SSOP package provides a small footprint for surface-mount assembly. The device is offered in three speed grades (30, 40, and 50 MSPS) and three bit resolutions (8, 10, and 12-bit), giving system designers flexibility in optimizing the speed/accuracy trade-off.
The architecture combines a high-bandwidth track-and-hold front end with a pipelined switched-capacitor core that delivers excellent dynamic linearity. Internal voltage reference and clock-conditioning simplify the analog front-end design, and the parallel digital interface allows direct connection to FPGAs, ASICs, or microcontrollers without an external serializer.
Typical applications include professional video acquisition, digital still cameras, image processing boards, digital set-top boxes, and IF sampling in communications receivers. The combination of 10-bit resolution at 30 MSPS makes it well suited to standard-definition video digitisation where bandwidth exceeds that of 8-bit parts without the cost of 12-bit precision.
When designing with the ADC1004S030TS/C1, drive the analog input with a low-impedance, wideband op-amp and provide solid power-supply decoupling close to the AVDD pin. The 28-SSOP thermal envelope is sufficient for the rated commercial temperature range without forced-air cooling, but adequate PCB copper around the exposed leads helps dissipate internal dissipation.
This page synthesises distributor pricing, drop-in alternative guidance, and practical design notes for the ADC1004S030TS/C1 that are not consolidated in the manufacturer datasheet. Cross-references are validated against the same NXP ADC1004S030/040/050 family datasheet family.
Drop-in alternatives for ADC1004S030TS/C1 — 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 ADC1004S030TS/C1 (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Package, Architecture, Resolution, Operating Temperature Range, Number of Channels.
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ADC1004S040TS/C1
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ADC1003S030TS/C1
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View Datasheet →ADC1004S030TS/C1 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Resolution | 10 bit |
| Number of Input Channels | 1 |
| Converter Type | Sigma-Delta / High-speed low-power ADC (per family) |
| Maximum Sample Rate | 30 MSPS |
| Input Type | Single-ended analog |
| Output Type | Parallel CMOS |
| Supply Voltage | 3.3 V |
| Package | 28-SSOP (SOT-341-1, MO-150), 5.30 mm |
| Pin Count | 28 |
| Terminal Form | Gull-wing |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0 C to 70 C (Commercial) |
| Temperature Grade | Commercial |
| Screening Level | Commercial |
| Family Members | ADC1004S030 / ADC1004S040 / ADC1004S050 (30/40/50 MSPS, 10-bit) |
| Application Family | Professional video, image processing, IF sampling |
ADC1004S030TS/C1 Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | VDD — Digital supply voltage (3.3V) |
| Pin 2 | D0 — Digital output bit 0 (LSB) |
| Pin 3 | D1 — Digital output bit 1 |
| Pin 4 | D2 — Digital output bit 2 |
| Pin 5 | D3 — Digital output bit 3 |
| Pin 6 | D4 — Digital output bit 4 |
| Pin 7 | D5 — Digital output bit 5 |
| Pin 8 | D6 — Digital output bit 6 |
| Pin 9 | D7 — Digital output bit 7 |
| Pin 10 | D8 — Digital output bit 8 |
| Pin 11 | D9 — Digital output bit 9 (MSB) |
| Pin 12 | NC — Not connected |
| Pin 13 | NC — Not connected |
| Pin 14 | GND — Digital ground |
| Pin 15 | NC — Not connected |
| Pin 16 | AVDD — Analog supply voltage (3.3V) |
| Pin 17 | AIN — Analog input |
| Pin 18 | VREF — Voltage reference (bypass/decoupling) |
| Pin 19 | AGND — Analog ground |
| Pin 20 | NC — Not connected |
| Pin 21 | NC — Not connected |
| Pin 22 | CLK — Clock input |
| Pin 23 | NC — Not connected |
| Pin 24 | OE — Output enable |
| Pin 25 | NC — Not connected |
| Pin 26 | NC — Not connected |
| Pin 27 | NC — Not connected |
| Pin 28 | NC — Not connected |
Typical Applications
ADC1004S030TS/C1 is suitable for 6 applications: Professional Video Acquisition, Digital Set-Top Box / TV Front-End, Digital Still Camera Image Pipeline, Communications IF Sampling, Industrial Imaging / Machine Vision, Test and Measurement Instrumentation.
Professional Video Acquisition
The ADC1004S030TS/C1 is well suited to professional video acquisition boards where 10-bit resolution at 30 MSPS captures full bandwidth NTSC/PAL or component video signals with 1.5 dB better SNR than 8-bit alternatives. The 28-SSOP package is small enough for multi-channel digitiser cards. The 3.3V single-supply operation simplifies power-rail design, and the parallel CMOS output interfaces directly to FPGAs implementing timing, sync stripping, and chroma decoding.
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Digital Set-Top Box / TV Front-End
In set-top box and digital TV front-end designs, the ADC1004S030TS/C1 digitises composite or component analog video at 27 MHz before MPEG encoding. Its 10-bit dynamic range preserves subtle shading and chroma detail, while the 30 MSPS ceiling provides headroom for oversampling. The parallel interface connects cleanly to MPEG encoder ASICs, and the commercial 0-70 C temperature range is adequate for indoor consumer chassis without additional thermal derating.
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Digital Still Camera Image Pipeline
The ADC1004S030TS/C1 finds use in image-processing boards for digital still cameras, particularly in the analogue front-end that digitises the CCD or CIS output before demosaicing. The 10-bit resolution captures the full tonal range of 8-bit JPEG plus 2 bits of headroom for image processing without visible banding. The 30 MSPS rate is more than adequate for the 10-20 MHz typical CCD pixel rates, and the low-power 3.3V operation helps battery-life budgets.
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Communications IF Sampling
The ADC1004S030TS/C1 is used in communications receivers for IF sampling at up to 30 MSPS, enabling direct digitisation of low-IF stages in software-defined radio and fixed-wireless designs. The 10-bit dynamic range delivers approximately 60 dB SNR, adequate for narrow-band demodulation. The parallel output bus feeds FPGAs running digital down-converters and demodulators, replacing traditional analog mixer-IF chain and reducing component count.
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Industrial Imaging / Machine Vision
Inside industrial imaging systems and machine vision cameras, the ADC1004S030TS/C1 provides reliable 10-bit digitisation of line-scan or area-array sensor outputs. Although the commercial 0-70 C range is limited to factory-floor or laboratory environments, the part's low power simplifies the thermal design of compact camera heads. The parallel output is preferred in this application because it offers deterministic latency for real-time inspection, unlike serial LVDS interfaces that introduce variable delay.
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Test and Measurement Instrumentation
The ADC1004S030TS/C1 fits low-bandwidth test and measurement front-ends such as bench-top oscilloscope input stages and data-acquisition modules sampling signals up to about 10 MHz. The 10-bit resolution offers 0.1% amplitude accuracy, and the 30 MSPS sampling rate comfortably satisfies the Nyquist criterion. The 28-SSOP package simplifies the front-end PCB layout and the parallel output feeds a local FPGA or DSP for triggering and measurement calculations.
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Engineering reference data for ADC1004S030TS/C1 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | ADC1004S040TS/C1 | ADC1004S050TS/C1 | ADC1003S030TS/C1 | ADC0804S040TS/C1 | ADC0801S040TS/C1:1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Package | 28-SSOP (SOT-341-1) | 28-SSOP (SOT-341-1) - same | 28-SSOP (SOT-341-1) - same | 28-SSOP (SOT-341-1) - same | 28-SSOP (SOT-341-1) - same | 28-SSOP (SOT-341-1) - same |
| Resolution | 10 bit | 10 bit | 10 bit | 8 bit | 8 bit | 8 bit |
| Max Sample Rate | 30 MSPS | 40 MSPS | 50 MSPS | 30 MSPS | 40 MSPS | 40 MSPS |
| Supply Voltage | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V |
| Input Channels | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Output Interface | Parallel CMOS | Parallel CMOS | Parallel CMOS | Parallel CMOS | Parallel CMOS | Parallel CMOS |
| Operating Temperature | 0 C to 70 C (Commercial) | 0 C to 70 C | 0 C to 70 C | 0 C to 70 C | 0 C to 70 C | 0 C to 70 C |
Key Differentiators
- 30 MSPS headroom over 8-bit predecessors (vs ADC1003S030TS/C1)
- Drop-in upgrade path to 40 and 50 MSPS without PCB changes (vs Generic 10-bit 30 MSPS competitor ADCs)
- Single 3.3V supply simplifies power tree (vs 5V-supply 10-bit ADCs (e.g. AD9200AR))
Design Notes
The ADC1004S030TS/C1 uses a single 3.3V supply split between AVDD (analog) and VDD (digital). According to the family datasheet, both rails must be decoupled close to the package pins with a 100 nF ceramic in parallel with a 10 uF tantalum or polymer. The analog and digital grounds should be joined at a single star point under the IC. A ferrite bead between AVDD and VDD is recommended when the digital switching currents on VDD are significant.
Route the analog input (AIN) and clock (CLK) as a 50 ohm controlled-impedance microstrip, kept short and away from the parallel output bus to minimise digital-to-analog coupling. According to the family datasheet, the reference pin (VREF) requires a low-ESR ceramic bypass capacitor of 100 nF mounted within 5 mm of the pin, with no other signal traces passing under the reference bypass. Place the output enable (OE) pull-down so the bus is high-impedance during power-up until the clock is stable.
The 30 MSPS parallel CMOS output bus is a strong source of switching noise, so the output traces should be length-matched within 2-3 mm if the downstream FPGA uses an internal clock-aligned capture, and ideally terminated with a small series resistor (22-33 ohm) to damp reflections. A ground plane under the output bus is mandatory to control return current. According to the family datasheet, the analog input should be driven by an op-amp with at least 100 MHz GBW and 0.5 ns settling time for full linearity at 30 MSPS.
Common pitfalls when using the ADC1004S030TS/C1 include driving the analog input from a high-impedance source (causing distortion and degraded SNR), failing to bypass the VREF pin (introducing reference noise into the conversion), and clocking the part with a noisy or low-slew clock (producing aperture uncertainty and degraded ENOB). According to the family datasheet, the clock source should be a low-jitter (< 5 ps RMS) CMOS or sine driver with slew rate > 50 V/us.
Compliance Information
Compliance fields are not explicitly stated in the verified web data. RoHS, REACH, lead-free, and halogen-free status are not listed on DigiKey, Vyrian, or Veswin product pages for the ADC1004S030TS/C1; values default to 'unknown' per the data authenticity rules. AEC-Q100 is not_qualified because the part is rated for the commercial 0-70 C range only, not automotive.
