ADC1613S065HN-C18 - 16-bit 65MSPS JESD204A ADC | Renesas
MPN: ADC1613S065HN-C18 ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $38.5 | $38.50 |
| 10 | $35.2 | $352.00 |
| 100 | $31.8 | $3,180.00 |
| 500 | $28.4 | $14,200.00 |
| 1,000 | $25.1 | $25,100.00 |
ADC1613S065HN-C18 Overview
What is a high-speed pipelined ADC? A pipelined analog-to-digital converter is a multi-stage architecture where each stage performs a coarse conversion and a residue is passed to the next stage, allowing the converter to reach very high sample rates while maintaining 12-16 bit resolution. Pipelined ADCs sit in the broader taxonomy: ADC -> data converter -> signal chain IC -> mixed-signal semiconductor, and they are the dominant architecture for applications requiring both high speed (tens to hundreds of MSPS) and moderate-to-high resolution.
Key features of the ADC1613S065HN-C18 include 16-bit native resolution, 65 Msps maximum sample rate, a JESD204A serial output interface (which simplifies board routing by replacing wide parallel LVDS buses with a single high-speed serial lane), excellent SFDR/ENOB dynamic performance, and an integrated input buffer and reference. The 32-pin HVQFN package minimizes PCB footprint and provides a low-inductance ground/thermal pad for robust operation in dense layouts.
The device shares a common silicon platform with the ADC1613S080, ADC1613S105 and ADC1613S125 speed grades, allowing designers to scale a single PCB layout across multiple sample-rate targets. The -C18 suffix denotes the tape-and-reel packaging option (180 mm reel) qualified per Renesas ordering codes. This design reuse, combined with the standard JESD204A link, simplifies both component sourcing and FPGA/ASIC interface design.
Typical applications include wideband digital oscilloscopes, software-defined radio (SDR) baseband digitizers, radar IF sampling, medical imaging front-ends, and broadband satellite receivers. In each of these the 16-bit/65 MSPS combination is sufficient to capture multi-MHz IF or baseband signals with low quantization noise and high spurious-free dynamic range.
When designing with this ADC, ensure the analog input network presents the correct 50 ohm or differential termination and that the JESD204A link parameters (L, M, F, K) match the receiver FPGA/ASIC. Decouple AVDD and DVDD supplies close to the exposed pad, which also serves as the primary thermal path.
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View Datasheet →ADC1613S065HN-C18 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Manufacturer | Renesas Electronics |
| Description | IC ADC 16BIT PIPELINED 32HVQFN |
| Number of Bits | 16 |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Sampling Rate (Max) | 65 MSPS |
| Architecture | Pipelined |
| Output Interface | JESD204A (serial) |
| Input Type | Differential (per datasheet) |
| Package / Case | 32-VFQFPN Exposed Pad (HVQFN-32) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant (per distributor listing) |
| Packaging | Tape & Reel (180 mm reel, -C18 suffix) |
| Series | ADC1613S (pin-compatible speed grades 65/80/105/125 MSPS) |
ADC1613S065HN-C18 Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | AVSS — Analog ground (per datasheet) |
| Pin 2 | AVDD — Analog supply (per datasheet) |
| Pin 3 | INP — Differential analog input, positive (per datasheet) |
| Pin 4 | INN — Differential analog input, negative (per datasheet) |
| Pin 5 | VCM — Common-mode voltage output (per datasheet) |
| Pin 6 | CLKP — Differential clock input, positive (per datasheet) |
| Pin 7 | CLKN — Differential clock input, negative (per datasheet) |
| Pin 8 | AVSS — Analog ground (per datasheet) |
| Pin 9 | AVDD — Analog supply (per datasheet) |
| Pin 10 | VREF — Voltage reference (per datasheet) |
| Pin 11 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 12 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 13 | DVDD — Digital supply (per datasheet) |
| Pin 14 | DVSS — Digital ground (per datasheet) |
| Pin 15 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 16 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 17 | SYNC~ — JESD204A sync request, active low (per datasheet) |
| Pin 18 | MODE — Operating mode select (per datasheet) |
| Pin 19 | RESET~ — Reset, active low (per datasheet) |
| Pin 20 | SCLK — Serial configuration clock (per datasheet) |
| Pin 21 | SDIO — Serial configuration data I/O (per datasheet) |
| Pin 22 | CS~ — Serial configuration chip select, active low (per datasheet) |
| Pin 23 | SDOUT — Serial configuration data out (per datasheet) |
| Pin 24 | DVDD — Digital supply (per datasheet) |
| Pin 25 | DVSS — Digital ground (per datasheet) |
| Pin 26 | OUTP — JESD204A serial data output, positive (per datasheet) |
| Pin 27 | OUTN — JESD204A serial data output, negative (per datasheet) |
| Pin 28 | DVDD — Digital supply (per datasheet) |
| Pin 29 | AVSS — Analog ground (per datasheet) |
| Pin 30 | AVDD — Analog supply (per datasheet) |
| Pin 31 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 32 | AVSS — Analog ground (per datasheet) |
Typical Applications
ADC1613S065HN-C18 is suitable for 6 applications: Wideband Digital Oscilloscope Front-End, Software-Defined Radio (SDR) Baseband Digitizer, Radar IF-Sampling Receiver, Medical Imaging Front-End (Ultrasound / Beamforming), Broadband Satellite / Telemetry Receiver, Industrial Test & Measurement Instrumentation.
Wideband Digital Oscilloscope Front-End
The ADC1613S065HN-C18 is well matched to mid-bandwidth oscilloscope front-ends where 16-bit vertical resolution and 65 MSPS sample rate are sufficient for capturing repetitive or single-shot signals up to about 32.5 MHz (Nyquist). Its 16-bit dynamic range enables 96 dB theoretical SNR, allowing direct digitization of small signals without aggressive analog gain ranging, which simplifies the analog front-end. The JESD204A serial output streams the digitized data over a single high-speed lane to an FPGA for triggering, decimation, and display processing, replacing legacy parallel LVDS buses and reducing PCB trace count. For higher-bandwidth scopes, the same PCB layout accepts the 80/105/125 MSPS ADC1613S family variants.
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Software-Defined Radio (SDR) Baseband Digitizer
In SDR baseband receivers, the ADC1613S065HN-C18 digitizes the I/Q baseband or low-IF signal directly after the analog downconversion stage. The 65 MSPS sample rate provides enough Nyquist headroom to capture 20-30 MHz of instantaneous bandwidth, suitable for many commercial and amateur radio waveforms. Its pipelined architecture delivers consistent ENOB across input frequencies, which is critical for maintaining modulation accuracy in OFDM and QAM signals. The JESD204A interface links cleanly to modern FPGA transceivers, removing wide parallel buses that would otherwise couple noise into the analog input stage on dense SDR boards.
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Radar IF-Sampling Receiver
For narrowband radar and electronic-warfare receivers, the ADC1613S065HN-C18 directly samples an IF stage in the 10-30 MHz range, eliminating one or more analog downconversion stages and reducing receiver size, weight, and power. The 16-bit resolution preserves the dynamic range needed to detect small targets in the presence of large clutter returns, while the 65 MSPS rate comfortably oversamples the IF for subsequent matched filtering and pulse compression. The part shares a JESD204A link with FPGAs that implement digital downconversion, CFAR detection, and Doppler processing in real time. Designers often pair the ADC1613S065HN with a dedicated low-noise preamplifier and bandpass filter for optimum noise figure.
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Medical Imaging Front-End (Ultrasound / Beamforming)
The ADC1613S065HN-C18 is a candidate for channel boards in mid-range ultrasound and other beamforming imaging systems, where 16-bit vertical resolution and 65 MSPS are sufficient for representative channel sampling. The single-channel format is well matched to a tiled multi-channel architecture, with one ADC per piezoelectric element or per analog frontend. The JESD204A interface standardizes the digital backplane, allowing the same FPGA firmware to scale across channel counts. For higher frame-rate imaging the same PCB layout accepts the 80/105/125 MSPS speed grades without any trace changes.
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Broadband Satellite / Telemetry Receiver
In broadband satellite telemetry and digital communications receivers, the ADC1613S065HN-C18 captures IF signals in the 5-30 MHz range, providing the dynamic range and linearity required for demodulation of QPSK, QAM, and spread-spectrum waveforms. The 16-bit native resolution minimizes quantization noise contribution to overall link SNR, while the JESD204A output feeds a downstream FPGA or ASIC demodulator. The 32-pin HVQFN package supports a compact receiver board design suitable for outdoor unit (ODU) or ground-station applications. For wider transponder bandwidths the pin-compatible ADC1613S125 (125 MSPS) provides more than double the sample rate.
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Industrial Test & Measurement Instrumentation
For precision test and measurement instruments such as spectrum analyzers, power meters, and data-acquisition modules, the ADC1613S065HN-C18 delivers the 16-bit linearity and 65 MSPS throughput required for capturing wide-dynamic-range signals with high spurious-free dynamic range. The pipelined core provides excellent linearity across the input range, which is critical when the same instrument must measure both large and small signals without internal gain switching. The JESD204A interface simplifies FPGA integration in modular instruments, and the 32-pin HVQFN package supports dense multi-channel front ends. The same footprint also supports the higher-speed ADC1613S grades for instruments requiring more bandwidth.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | ADC1613S080HN-C18 | ADC1613S105HN-C18 | ADC1613S125HN-C18 | ADC1015S125HN/C1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Renesas Electronics | Renesas Electronics | Renesas Electronics | Renesas Electronics | Renesas Electronics |
| Package | 32-VFQFPN Exposed Pad (HVQFN-32) | 32-VFQFPN Exposed Pad (HVQFN-32) - same | 32-VFQFPN Exposed Pad (HVQFN-32) - same | 32-VFQFPN Exposed Pad (HVQFN-32) - same | 32-VFQFPN Exposed Pad (HVQFN-32) - same family |
| Resolution | 16 bit | 16 bit | 16 bit | 16 bit | 10 bit |
| Channels | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sample Rate | 65 MSPS | 80 MSPS (+23%) | 105 MSPS (+62%) | 125 MSPS (+92%) | 125 MSPS (+92%) |
| Output Interface | JESD204A | JESD204A | JESD204A | JESD204A | JESD204A (or LVDS - verify) |
| Architecture | Pipelined | Pipelined | Pipelined | Pipelined | Pipelined |
| Lifecycle Status (2026-10-12) | Obsolete | Active | Active | Active | Active |
| Pin-to-Pin Compatible | Reference | Yes | Yes | Yes | Same family, verify |
Key Differentiators
- JESD204A interface reduces PCB routing complexity vs parallel LVDS ADCs (vs Generic parallel-output 16-bit pipelined ADC)
- Pin-compatible upgrade path to higher speed grades on the same PCB (vs Fixed-speed competitive 16-bit 65 MSPS ADC)
- Single Renesas ordering code platform with consistent JESD204A link parameters (vs Multi-vendor legacy 16-bit ADC family)
Design Notes
Estimated: at 65 MSPS the ADC1613S065HN-C18 typically draws on the order of 100 mA from AVDD plus 30-50 mA from DVDD (verified data did not state exact numbers, so the design should treat the absolute maximum as 200 mA total until the datasheet is consulted). Place a 10 uF plus 0.1 uF ceramic decoupling pair within 3 mm of every AVDD and DVDD pin and stitch the exposed pad directly to a low-impedance analog/digital ground split. Ferrite beads between analog and digital rails reduce switching noise injection. The exposed pad must be soldered for both electrical ground and thermal dissipation.
Route the differential analog inputs (INP/INN) as a length-matched 100 ohm differential pair with no stubs, keeping them away from the JESD204A serial output traces to avoid digital-to-analog coupling. The clock pair (CLKP/CLKN) should also be length-matched and shielded by ground on both sides. The JESD204A serial output (OUTP/OUTN) requires controlled 100 ohm differential impedance and should be routed straight to the FPGA transceiver pins with no series components except a small AC-coupling cap (per JESD204A spec). Keep the impedance discontinuities at the package transitions under 10% to limit reflection-induced jitter.
The JESD204A serial link requires deterministic latency, so the link parameters (L, M, F, K, N', N) must be agreed between the ADC and the FPGA receiver IP at design time. Initial deterministic latency must be established by sending the SYNC~ request signal and verifying the K28.5 comma character is received correctly. If the link fails to initialize, check the serializer PLL lock and reference clock jitter first - the ADC1613S065 requires a low-jitter (<200 fs rms) differential clock for stable JESD204A operation, especially at the high lane rates of class-1 JESD204A.
Do not use ADC1613S065HN-C18 in new production designs because the part is listed as obsolete by major distributors (Octopart, ICDirectory). For new builds, choose the pin-compatible active speed grades (ADC1613S080, ADC1613S105, or ADC1613S125) and reuse the existing PCB layout. If the design is in a long-lifecycle program (industrial, defense) where 65 MSPS is the exact target and re-qualification cost is high, lock in a last-time-buy with the distributor and order the full lifetime requirement up front.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliance and lead-free status stated in the verified distributor listings (DigiKey, Mouser). Reach, halogen-free, and conflict-minerals status were not in the verified web data and are listed as unknown. Part is not AEC-Q100 qualified; the -C18 suffix denotes 180 mm tape-and-reel, not automotive grade.
