ADC1613S065HN-C1 - 16-bit 65Msps ADC, JESD204A, HVQFN-56
MPN: ADC1613S065HN-C1 ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $24.5 | $24.50 |
| 10 | $22.1 | $221.00 |
| 100 | $19.85 | $1,985.00 |
| 500 | $17.9 | $8,950.00 |
| 1,000 | $16.2 | $16,200.00 |
ADC1613S065HN-C1 Overview
An ADC (Analog-to-Digital Converter) is a semiconductor device that samples continuous analog signals and converts them into discrete digital codes for processing by DSPs, FPGAs, or microcontrollers. Within the signal chain hierarchy, the ADC sits between the analog front-end (amplifiers, filters) and the digital back-end (FPGA/DSP), placing it in the broader category of data converters -> mixed-signal ICs -> integrated circuits. The JESD204A interface standard is a high-speed serial link that reduces pin count versus LVDS parallel interfaces, enabling dense multi-channel system designs.
Key differentiating features include the integrated JESD204A serial interface (instead of LVDS parallel), single 1.8V/3.3V supply operation with low power consumption, and pipelined architecture optimized for high spurious-free dynamic range (SFDR) and signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) in communications and radar digitizer chains.
The ADC1613S065HN-C1 uses a multi-stage pipelined architecture with digital error correction. Its pipelined structure balances latency, power, and dynamic performance, while on-chip dithering and proprietary linearity calibration maintain SFDR near full-scale at high input frequencies.
Typical applications include multi-antenna wireless base station receivers (LTE, GSM), software-defined radio platforms, radar digitizer front-ends, medical imaging modalities (ultrasound beamformers), and high-speed instrumentation. The wide sampling-rate headroom (65-125 Msps variants in the same family) supports channel aggregation.
When designing with this ADC, ensure a low-jitter clock source and a well-isolated analog input front-end. Decouple each supply rail with bulk and ceramic capacitors placed close to the device to preserve the SNR. The JESD204A subclass must match the FPGA receiver IP.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives within the same HVQFN-56 footprint, and practical design notes that supplement the manufacturer's datasheet with information not found in raw spec tables.
Drop-in alternatives for ADC1613S065HN-C1 — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
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View Datasheet →ADC1613S065HN-C1 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Resolution | 16 bit |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Sample Rate | 65 Msps |
| Sample Rate Family | 65 / 80 / 105 / 125 Msps variants |
| Data Interface | Serial JESD204A |
| Architecture | Pipelined |
| Package | HVQFN-56 (8 x 8 mm, 0.85 mm, SOT684-7, MO-220) |
| Pin Count | 56 |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C |
| Screening Level | Industrial |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes |
ADC1613S065HN-C1 Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | AVDD — Analog supply |
| Pin 2 | AVDD — Analog supply |
| Pin 3 | AGND — Analog ground |
| Pin 4 | VINP — Differential analog input positive |
| Pin 5 | VINN — Differential analog input negative |
| Pin 6 | AGND — Analog ground |
| Pin 7 | VCM — Common-mode voltage output |
| Pin 8 | AGND — Analog ground |
| Pin 9 | CLKP — Differential clock input positive |
| Pin 10 | CLKN — Differential clock input negative |
| Pin 11 | AVDD — Analog supply |
| Pin 12 | AGND — Analog ground |
| Pin 13 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 14 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 15 | DVDD — Digital supply |
| Pin 16 | DGND — Digital ground |
| Pin 17 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 18 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 19 | RESET — Reset input (active high) |
| Pin 20 | PD — Power-down input |
| Pin 21 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 22 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 23 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 24 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 25 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 26 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 27 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 28 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 29 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 30 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 31 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 32 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 33 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 34 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 35 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 36 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 37 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 38 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 39 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 40 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 41 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 42 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 43 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 44 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 45 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 46 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 47 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 48 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 49 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 50 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 51 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 52 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 53 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 54 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 55 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 56 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
Typical Applications
ADC1613S065HN-C1 is suitable for 6 applications: Wireless Base Station Receiver (LTE/GSM), Software-Defined Radio (SDR) Platform, Radar Digitizer Front-End, Medical Ultrasound Beamformer, High-Speed Instrumentation and Digitizer, Communications Test Equipment.
Wireless Base Station Receiver (LTE/GSM)
The ADC1613S065HN-C1's 16-bit resolution and 65 Msps throughput digitize IF or baseband signals in multi-antenna LTE and GSM base station receivers. Its JESD204A serial interface transports converted data across PCB traces to FPGAs that run channel estimation, FFT demodulation, and MIMO processing. The pipelined architecture preserves SFDR near full-scale, critical for separating weak user signals from strong interferers. The HVQFN-56 footprint provides adequate thermal dissipation for continuous-duty base-station operation across -40C to +85C.
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Software-Defined Radio (SDR) Platform
The ADC1613S065HN-C1 is well suited for SDR front-ends where a wide tuning range must be sampled at IF. Its 16-bit dynamic range captures weak signals while maintaining headroom against strong adjacent blockers. The JESD204A serial output streams samples directly into FPGA fabric where digital down-conversion, channelization, and demodulation run in real time. The 65 Msps sample rate supports signal bandwidths up to approximately 30 MHz, covering most narrowband and wideband HF/VHF/UHF waveforms used in tactical and amateur SDR applications.
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Radar Digitizer Front-End
The ADC1613S065HN-C1's 16-bit pipeline architecture delivers high SFDR at IF frequencies, making it suitable for radar receiver digitizers that must discriminate small returns from clutter. At 65 Msps the converter captures pulse-Doppler waveforms up to roughly 30 MHz instantaneous bandwidth. The JESD204A interface transports digital I/Q data to radar signal processors without the routing complexity of LVDS, and the industrial temperature grade supports outdoor installed radar systems. Pin-compatible faster variants (80/105/125 Msps) allow bandwidth upgrades without PCB changes.
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Medical Ultrasound Beamformer
The ADC1613S065HN-C1's 16-bit resolution preserves the dynamic range required for ultrasound beamformer channels, where echoes from deep tissue must be resolved alongside strong near-field reflections. The 65 Msps rate digitizes RF channel data up to approximately 30 MHz, matching the bandwidth of typical ultrasound probes. The JESD204A serial link simplifies routing across dense multi-channel probe arrays - one serial lane replaces the many LVDS pairs a parallel ADC would require. Industrial temperature screening supports cart-mounted and portable ultrasound systems.
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High-Speed Instrumentation and Digitizer
The ADC1613S065HN-C1 suits laboratory oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and arbitrary waveform recorders that require 16-bit vertical resolution at moderate bandwidth. Its pipelined architecture with digital error correction maintains linearity across the full input range, important for accurate amplitude measurements on transient signals. The JESD204A interface enables streaming of acquired samples to processing FPGAs for triggering, FFT, and waveform analysis. The HVQFN-56 footprint eases integration into modular PXI or LXI digitizer cards.
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Communications Test Equipment
The ADC1613S065HN-C1 is well matched to bit-error-rate testers and signal analyzers used in transceiver validation. Its 16-bit resolution measures EVM (error vector magnitude) on modulated carriers with high accuracy, and the 65 Msps throughput handles most sub-6 GHz IF signals after down-conversion. The JESD204A serial interface simplifies multi-card synchronization when multiple ADC1613S065HN-C1 devices digitize parallel receive paths. Pin-compatible family variants let test-equipment vendors offer a single PCB with selectable sample-rate tiers.
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Engineering reference data for ADC1613S065HN-C1 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | ADC1613S080HN-C18 | ADC1613D105HN-C1 | ADC1610S125HN-C1 | ADC1213S125HN-C1 | ADC1412D065HN-C1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Renesas Electronics | Renesas Electronics | Renesas Electronics | Renesas Electronics | Renesas Electronics | Renesas Electronics |
| Package | HVQFN-56 (SOT684-7) | HVQFN-56 (SOT684-7) - same | HVQFN-56 (SOT684-7) - same | HVQFN-56 (SOT684-7) - same | HVQFN-56 (SOT684-7) - same | HVQFN-56 (SOT684-7) - same |
| Resolution | 16 bit | 16 bit | 16 bit | 16 bit | 12 bit | 14 bit |
| Sample Rate | 65 Msps | 80 Msps | 105 Msps | 125 Msps | 125 Msps | 65 Msps |
| Number of Channels | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Architecture | Pipelined | Pipelined | Pipelined | Pipelined | Pipelined | Pipelined |
| Data Interface | JESD204A | JESD204A | JESD204A | JESD204A | JESD204A | JESD204A |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C |
Key Differentiators
- Integrated JESD204A serial interface reduces PCB routing complexity (vs ADS62P48IRGC25 (TI parallel LVDS ADC))
- Pin-compatible speed-grade scaling within ADC1613 family (vs ADC1213S125HN-C1)
- Higher resolution (16-bit vs 12-bit) for dynamic-range-critical systems (vs ADC1213S125HN-C1)
- Single-channel focus yields better SNR than dual-channel parts (vs ADC1613D105HN-C1 (dual-channel))
Design Notes
The ADC1613S065HN-C1 requires separate analog (AVDD) and digital (DVDD) supply rails. Decouple each AVDD and DVDD pin with a 100 nF ceramic capacitor placed within 5 mm of the pin, plus a 10 uF bulk capacitor on each rail. Keep analog and digital ground returns separate under the IC and join them only at a single point beneath the exposed pad to avoid digital switching noise coupling into the analog front-end.
The analog inputs (VINP/VINN) are differential and require a balun or transformer driver with a common-mode voltage set by the VCM output pin. Drive the analog inputs with a low-noise differential amplifier whose -3 dB bandwidth is at least 3x the maximum input frequency. The clock inputs (CLKP/CLKN) must be driven by a low-jitter clock source - estimated: clock jitter above 1 ps RMS will degrade SNR; target < 0.5 ps RMS for full 16-bit performance.
The HVQFN-56 package has an exposed thermal pad that must be soldered to a continuous ground plane on the top PCB layer with at least 25 thermal vias (0.3 mm drill, 0.5 mm pitch) connecting to inner ground planes. Maintain a 4-layer PCB stackup with dedicated ground and power planes between signal layers; do not route JESD204A lanes across the analog input region. Match the JESD204A lane trace lengths to within 5 ps of each other and route them with 100 ohm differential impedance and length-matched to within 0.13 mm.
Do not float the RESET pin - tie it to DVDD through a 10 kohm resistor if unused. Always perform a JESD204A link-establishment sequence (SYSREF, SYNC~) per the Renesas datasheet after power-up, or the FPGA receiver IP will not lock. Ensure the input common-mode voltage is within the ADC's specified VCM range, or SFDR will degrade. Avoid routing high-speed digital traces (JESD204A lanes, SPI configuration) under the analog input traces, as capacitive coupling will inject noise into the signal path.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Renesas product page. Industrial screening level (-40C to +85C); not AEC-Q100 qualified. Pb-free and halogen-free per package materials disclosure.
