ADC1415S065HN/C1 - 14-Bit 65 MSPS ADC w/Buffer,HVQFN-40 | Renesas
MPN: ADC1415S065HN/C1 ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $38.5 | $38.50 |
| 10 | $34.8 | $348.00 |
| 100 | $29.6 | $2,960.00 |
| 500 | $26.4 | $13,200.00 |
| 1,000 | $23.2 | $23,200.00 |
ADC1415S065HN/C1 Overview
An ADC, or analog-to-digital converter, is a semiconductor device that converts continuous analog voltage signals into discrete digital codes suitable for processing by FPGAs, DSPs, or microcontrollers. Within the broader hierarchy, an ADC belongs to data-converter ICs, itself a subcategory of mixed-signal and signal-chain components. Pipelined ADCs in particular dominate the 10 MSPS to 250 MSPS range, balancing high sample rate with moderate resolution - perfect for communications, instrumentation, and imaging systems where wide dynamic range and high spurious-free dynamic range (SFDR) are required.
The ADC1415S065HN/C1 delivers 14-bit resolution at 65 MSPS with the input buffer already integrated, eliminating the need for an external low-noise driver op-amp. Its selectable CMOS or LVDS DDR interface allows the same die to serve low-cost FPGA platforms (parallel CMOS) or high-speed serial data links (LVDS DDR). The programmable full-scale input range and integrated reference enhance design reuse across the ADC1415S family (65, 80, 105, 125 MSPS speed grades).
Architecturally, the part uses a multi-stage pipelined core preceded by a wide-bandwidth track-and-hold with input buffer. This buffering helps maintain linearity and SFDR even when the analog source has moderate output impedance - a meaningful advantage over unbuffered ADCs that demand a tight, low-impedance front-end. Power consumption is scaled to sample rate, enabling trade-offs between speed and dissipation in power-sensitive designs.
Typical applications include multi-carrier wireless base-station receiver IF sampling, medical ultrasound beamforming front-ends, portable and bench test-and-measurement instruments, defense radar signal processing, and high-end industrial imaging. When designing the PCB, prioritize a solid ground plane, decoupling on each supply pin, controlled-impedance routing for LVDS pairs, and thermal copper under the exposed pad to keep junction temperature within the -55C to +125C (or -40C to +85C commercial) operating range. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, same-family drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not found in a single source on the manufacturer datasheet.
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View Datasheet →ADC1415S065HN/C1 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Resolution | 14 bits |
| Sample Rate | 65 MSPS |
| Number of Channels | 1 (single channel) |
| Architecture | Pipelined |
| Input Configuration | Differential or Single-ended |
| Input Buffer | Integrated |
| Digital Output Interface | CMOS or LVDS DDR (selectable) |
| Package | 40-HVQFN (6x6 mm) with exposed pad |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Data Interface | Serial, SPI (configuration) |
| Operating Temperature (Commercial) | -40C to +85C |
| Operating Temperature (Military Grade) | -55C to +125C |
| Packaging | Tape & Reel (TR) / Tray |
| Screening Level | Commercial (with -C1 extension); Military grade per /C1 variant |
| Family Variant Speed Grades | 65 / 80 / 105 / 125 MSPS |
ADC1415S065HN/C1 Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | AVDD — Analog supply voltage |
| Pin 2 | AGND — Analog ground |
| Pin 3 | VINP — Positive analog input |
| Pin 4 | VINN — Negative analog input (differential) |
| Pin 5 | VCM — Common-mode voltage output |
| Pin 6 | VREF — Voltage reference |
| Pin 7 | AGND — Analog ground |
| Pin 8 | AVDD — Analog supply voltage |
| Pin 9 | CLKP — Differential clock positive input |
| Pin 10 | CLKN — Differential clock negative input |
| Pin 11 | DGND — Digital ground |
| Pin 12 | DVDD — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin 13 | CS_N — SPI chip select (active low) |
| Pin 14 | SCLK — SPI serial clock |
| Pin 15 | SDIO — SPI serial data in/out |
| Pin 16 | SDO — SPI serial data output |
| Pin 17 | RESET_N — Reset (active low) |
| Pin 18 | DGND — Digital ground |
| Pin 19 | OUTMODE — Output mode select (CMOS / LVDS DDR) |
| Pin 20 | OE_N — Output enable (active low) |
| Pin 21 | D0 — Data bit 0 (LSB in CMOS mode) |
| Pin 22 | D1 — Data bit 1 |
| Pin 23 | D2 — Data bit 2 |
| Pin 24 | D3 — Data bit 3 |
| Pin 25 | D4 — Data bit 4 |
| Pin 26 | D5 — Data bit 5 |
| Pin 27 | D6 — Data bit 6 |
| Pin 28 | D7 — Data bit 7 |
| Pin 29 | D8 — Data bit 8 |
| Pin 30 | D9 — Data bit 9 |
| Pin 31 | D10 — Data bit 10 |
| Pin 32 | D11 — Data bit 11 |
| Pin 33 | D12 — Data bit 12 |
| Pin 34 | D13 — Data bit 13 (MSB in CMOS mode) |
| Pin 35 | DCLK_P — Data clock positive (DDR mode) |
| Pin 36 | DCLK_N — Data clock negative |
| Pin 37 | DVDD — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin 38 | DGND — Digital ground |
| Pin 39 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 40 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
Typical Applications
ADC1415S065HN/C1 is suitable for 7 applications: Wireless Base-Station IF Sampling, Medical Ultrasound Beamforming Front-End, Defense Radar and SIGINT Signal Processing, High-End Industrial Imaging and Inspection, Test and Measurement Instrumentation, Communication Signal-Intelligence and Software-Defined Radio, Industrial Process Control Data Acquisition.
Wireless Base-Station IF Sampling
The ADC1415S065HN/C1 samples intermediate-frequency (IF) signals in multi-carrier wireless base-station receivers, where 14-bit dynamic range is essential for capturing weak signals without saturating on adjacent-channel power. The integrated input buffer removes the need for an external low-noise driver op-amp, cutting board area and BOM cost while preserving SFDR. With LVDS DDR digital outputs, the ADC delivers 14-bit parallel data over fewer board traces into an FPGA such as Xilinx Kintex or Intel Cyclone for digital down-conversion. At 65 MSPS it comfortably covers 20-30 MHz IF bandwidths typical of 3G/4G receive chains. Designers choose this part over 12-bit predecessors for additional headroom in dense spectrum scenarios.
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Medical Ultrasound Beamforming Front-End
In phased-array ultrasound systems, the ADC1415S065HN/C1 digitizes each receive channel's RF signal at 65 MSPS, supporting wideband pulse-echo waveforms typically spanning 1-15 MHz. The 14-bit resolution preserves subtle harmonic content used for harmonic imaging and tissue differentiation, while the LVDS DDR interface allows 32-64 channels to be aggregated into a single FPGA without bandwidth bottlenecks. The integrated input buffer simplifies each channel's analog front-end, reducing channel-to-channel gain variations and easing calibration. Compared with 12-bit ADCs, the 14-bit data path delivers roughly 12 dB more dynamic range, critical for deep-penetration imaging at low signal amplitudes.
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Defense Radar and SIGINT Signal Processing
The ADC1415S065HN/C1 is qualified for the -55C to +125C military screening variant (/C1) required in defense radar and SIGINT (signals intelligence) receiver chains. Radar IF-sampling demands high SFDR and low noise floor to detect small targets against clutter, and the 14-bit, 65 MSPS performance delivers the dynamic range necessary for pulse compression. The HVQFN-40 package with exposed thermal pad simplifies PCB integration in ruggedized chassis. LVDS DDR routing simplifies channel expansion across antenna arrays, while the integrated input buffer tolerates front-end filter losses without distortion. The part complements TI's GC6016 digital down-converter in a typical radar receiver.
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High-End Industrial Imaging and Inspection
Machine-vision and non-destructive-testing (NDT) systems rely on the ADC1415S065HN/C1 to digitize high-speed line-scan or area-scan sensor outputs in 14-bit precision. At 65 MSPS the part handles gigabit-per-second pixel rates while the integrated input buffer accepts direct connection to charge-coupled or CMOS image sensors without an additional driver stage. The HVQFN-40 footprint allows compact multi-channel inspection camera boards. Compared with 12-bit parts, the 14-bit converter improves grayscale depth by a factor of 4, an essential edge in defect-detection algorithms where the difference between a hair-line defect and a clean surface may be a single grayscale step.
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Test and Measurement Instrumentation
Bench-top spectrum analyzers, digitizers, and arbitrary waveform measurement platforms use the ADC1415S065HN/C1 as the core data-acquisition block, leveraging its 14-bit resolution and 65 MSPS sample rate to achieve effective number of bits above 11 at intermediate frequencies. The integrated input buffer reduces BOM for portable instruments, where component count and power draw are tightly constrained. CMOS-mode outputs interface directly with general-purpose FPGAs for FFT and statistical analysis, while LVDS DDR mode serves higher-channel-count digitizers. Engineers favor the part for waveform digitizer front-ends because the same HVQFN-40 footprint is shared with faster 80/105/125 MSPS speed grades, allowing platform design reuse.
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Communication Signal-Intelligence and Software-Defined Radio
Software-defined-radio (SDR) and signal-intelligence systems benefit from the ADC1415S065HN/C1's 14-bit precision to capture wide-bandwidth spectral content with low spurious content. At 65 MSPS the part digitizes roughly 30 MHz of real-bandwidth or 15 MHz of complex I/Q baseband for narrowband demodulation, well within the range of LTE, 5G NR FR1, and tactical radio signals. The integrated input buffer eliminates an additional op-amp stage, reducing the analog front-end chain and improving noise figure. LVDS DDR data transfer allows multiple ADC channels to feed a single FPGA fabric for parallel demodulation pipelines, an essential pattern in high-channel-count SDR systems.
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Industrial Process Control Data Acquisition
In multi-channel industrial process-control PLCs and data-acquisition modules, the ADC1415S065HN/C1 provides 14-bit accuracy for vibration, pressure, and flow-sensor signal chains. The integrated input buffer absorbs sensor cable capacitance without ringing, simplifying the front-end filter design. LVDS DDR outputs allow 16 or more channels to be aggregated into a single FPGA-based signal conditioner over short, controlled-impedance traces. Compared with 12-bit predecessors the additional two bits deliver approximately 24x finer step resolution, improving set-point control and leak-detection sensitivity in oil-and-gas or chemical plant monitoring. The -40C to +85C commercial grade covers most factory-floor environments.
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Engineering reference data for ADC1415S065HN/C1 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | ADC1415S080HN/C1 | ADC1415S105HN/C1 | ADC1415S125HN/C1 | ADC1410S105HN-C1 | ADC1412D065HN-C1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Renesas Electronics (formerly IDT) | Renesas Electronics | Renesas Electronics | Renesas Electronics | Renesas Electronics | Renesas Electronics |
| Package | 40-HVQFN (6x6 mm) | 40-HVQFN (6x6 mm) - same | 40-HVQFN (6x6 mm) - same | 40-HVQFN (6x6 mm) - same | 40-HVQFN (6x6 mm) - same | 40-HVQFN (6x6 mm) - same |
| Resolution (bits) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Sample Rate (MSPS) | 65 | 80 (+23%) | 105 (+62%) | 125 (+92%) | 105 (+62%) | 65 (same, dual) |
| Channels | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 (dual) |
| Input Buffer | Integrated | Integrated | Integrated | Integrated | Integrated | Integrated |
| Digital Output | CMOS or LVDS DDR | CMOS or LVDS DDR | CMOS or LVDS DDR | CMOS or LVDS DDR | CMOS or LVDS DDR | CMOS or LVDS DDR |
| Operating Temperature | -55C to +125C (military grade) | -55C to +125C | -55C to +125C | -55C to +125C | -40C to +85C (commercial) | -40C to +85C (commercial) |
| Screening / Grade | Military (per /C1 suffix) | Military (per /C1) | Military (per /C1) | Military (per /C1) | Commercial (per -C1) | Commercial (per -C1) |
Key Differentiators
- Integrated input buffer eliminates external driver (vs ADS62P23IRGC25 (TI 12-bit 65 MSPS, no integrated buffer))
- 14-bit resolution vs competing 12-bit parts at 65 MSPS (vs ADC12L030CIWM/NOPB (12-bit 30 kSPS, 8-SOIC))
- Selectable CMOS or LVDS DDR digital outputs (vs ADS62P23IRGC25 (single output mode per die variant))
- Pin-compatible speed-grade family for future throughput upgrades (vs AD797 (legacy discrete amplifier approach))
Design Notes
Estimated: route the differential analog inputs (VINP/VINN) as a tightly-coupled 100-ohm differential pair on the top layer over an unbroken ground plane. Place the input capacitor(s) within 100 mils of the input pins. The exposed thermal pad must be soldered to a copper area of at least 100 mm^2 to keep junction-to-ambient thermal resistance low at 65 MSPS continuous operation. Use separate analog and digital supply planes joined at a single point to prevent digital switching noise coupling back into the analog front end.
Provide a low-jitter differential clock to CLKP/CLKN with peak-to-peak jitter of less than 1 ps RMS to avoid degrading SNR at 65 MSPS. Estimated: SNR degrades by approximately 6 dB per halving of clock jitter floor. If the application requires LVDS DDR outputs, route the data and DCLK pairs as matched-length, length-matched differential pairs with 100-ohm termination at the FPGA receiver.
Do not power the ADC1415S065HN/C1 with AVDD and DVDD tied together - separate, well-decoupled rails are required to avoid digital switching noise coupling into analog circuits. Estimated: typical supply decoupling is 0.1uF plus 10uF ceramic within 50 mils of each supply pin. The OUTMODE pin must be biased correctly before reset release, or the output drivers may be in an undefined state. Confirm the SPI configuration sequence against the datasheet timing diagram at startup.
Estimated: at 65 MSPS the ADC draws roughly 250-300 mW from AVDD + DVDD; with theta_JA of approximately 30-35 C/W on the HVQFN-40 with thermal pad, junction-to-ambient rise is approximately 12C at room temperature. In enclosed /C1 military housings add a heatsink or forced airflow to maintain case temperature below 110C. Monitor for thermal shutdown at high ambient temperatures or when operated at the upper sample-rate limit.
Compliance Information
RoHS, REACH, lead-free, and conflict-mineral compliance for the /C1 military-screening ADC1415S065HN-C1 are not explicitly stated in the verified distributor pages. The part may or may not be RoHS-compliant depending on military-screening lot. Confirm with Renesas directly. AEC-Q100 is not applicable - this is an industrial / defense part, not automotive-grade.
