ADS5422Y/1K5 - 14-Bit 62MSPS Pipeline ADC | Texas Instruments
MPN: ADS5422Y/1K5 ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $28.5 | $28.50 |
| 10 | $26.2 | $262.00 |
| 100 | $23.95 | $2,395.00 |
| 500 | $21.4 | $10,700.00 |
| 1,000 | $19.6 | $19,600.00 |
ADS5422Y/1K5 Overview
An analog-to-digital converter (ADC) is a mixed-signal semiconductor that translates continuous analog voltages into discrete digital codes, forming the bridge between the analog and digital domains in modern electronic systems. Pipeline ADCs specifically use a multi-stage architecture where each stage samples, holds, and converts a coarse sub-code, with redundancy correcting inter-stage gain/offset errors. The pipeline topology achieves excellent throughput-to-power efficiency, making it the workhorse architecture for sampling rates from a few MSPS to several hundred MSPS in applications such as communications, instrumentation, and radar.
The ADS5422Y/1K5 features differential analog inputs that suppress even-order harmonic distortion and allow selectable full-scale input ranges via an internal reference. Its high spurious-free dynamic range (SFDR) and high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) at 10 MHz input make it well suited for wideband IF sampling, while the differential clock input accepts low-level sinusoids, improving the ADC's aperture jitter tolerance. The integrated track-and-hold preserves high linearity across the Nyquist bandwidth, enabling direct sampling at IF frequencies.
Architecturally, the ADS5422Y/1K5 combines a wideband linear track-and-hold front end, a multi-stage switched-capacitor pipeline core, and CMOS-compatible digital outputs. Internal bandgap references and trimming registers calibrate gain and offset on-chip, removing the need for external precision references while still allowing the user to overdrive the input common-mode for maximum SFDR optimization.
Typical applications include communications receivers (GSM/EDGE/TDMA base-station IF digitizing), radar and lidar digitizers, medical imaging front ends (ultrasound beamformers), cable-headend modulators, and high-speed data-acquisition systems for test and measurement. The industrial temperature grade of -40C to +85C covers the majority of outdoor and industrial deployments.
When using this ADC, allocate careful PCB routing for the analog and digital grounds as well as bypass-capacitor placement; bypassing AVDD with a 10 uF ceramic plus a 0.1 uF HF capacitor within 5 mm of each pin minimizes spurs. Ensure the encode clock source has low jitter, ideally below 0.5 ps RMS, to preserve SNR at high input frequencies.
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Drop-in alternatives for ADS5422Y/1K5 — 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 ADS5422Y/1K5 (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Clock Input, Package Code.
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ADS5422Y/1K5 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Resolution | 14 bit |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Architecture | Pipelined |
| Sample Rate (Maximum) | 62 MSPS |
| Analog Input Type | Differential |
| Package | 64-LQFP (10x10 mm) |
| Number of Pins | 64 |
| Selectable Full-Scale Input | Yes (internal reference ranges selectable) |
| Clock Input | Differential or single-ended; accepts sine or square wave |
| Minimum Clock Input Level | 0.5 VPP |
| Track-and-Hold Amplifier | Premium linear THA at front end |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40C to +85C |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Terminal Form | Gull Wing |
| Package Code | LFQFP / LQFP-64 |
| Output Format | CMOS-compatible parallel |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
ADS5422Y/1K5 lfqfp / lqfp-64 Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for ADS5422Y/1K5 (lfqfp / lqfp-64 package). This analog component features input, output, and power supply pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for offset null, compensation, and enable pin configurations. Ideal for signal conditioning and amplifier circuits.
No detailed pinout data available for ADS5422Y/1K5.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
ADS5422Y/1K5 is suitable for 6 applications: Communications IF Sampling Receiver, Radar and Lidar Digitizer Front End, Medical Ultrasound Beamformer, Cable Headend / Broadband Modulator, High-Speed Data Acquisition (Test & Measurement), Software-Defined Radio (SDR) Baseband Digitizer.
Communications IF Sampling Receiver
The ADS5422Y/1K5 is ideally matched to digitize intermediate-frequency (IF) signals in communications base-station receivers thanks to its 14-bit resolution and 62 MSPS throughput. Its differential input structure with selectable full-scale range rejects even-order harmonics, allowing the designer to position the IF at 10-30 MHz where SFDR remains high. Placed after a SAW filter and IF amplifier, the ADC digitizes narrow-band GSM/EDGE/TDMA channels with the SNR needed for demodulator synchronization, and the LQFP-64 thermal envelope keeps junction temperatures within safe limits during continuous reception.
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Radar and Lidar Digitizer Front End
In radar and lidar front-end electronics, the ADS5422Y/1K5's 62 MSPS sampling rate gives a Nyquist bandwidth sufficient for digitizing wideband chirp returns at intermediate frequencies. The on-chip premium track-and-hold preserves linearity at full input bandwidth, allowing the designer to place the ADC directly behind the IF mixer without an external THA. The differential clock input accepts low-jitter sine or square waveforms from a radar timing generator, and the 64-LQFP (10x10 mm) footprint is rugged enough for industrial-grade -40C to +85C temperature operation. Overall, the converter delivers the SFDR needed to resolve small targets against clutter.
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Medical Ultrasound Beamformer
Ultrasound beamforming arrays demand wideband, high-dynamic-range ADCs to digitize amplified transducer returns before digital delay-and-sum beamforming. The ADS5422Y/1K5's 14-bit / 62 MSPS capability captures the 10-30 MHz content of typical abdominal and cardiac probes while preserving the dynamic range needed to discriminate tissue boundaries. Its differential inputs reject common-mode noise from piezoelectric pickup, and the LQFP-64 footprint lays out cleanly on the high-density multi-channel receiver boards used in ultrasound carts. The industrial temperature grade supports reliable operation in warm clinical equipment enclosures.
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Cable Headend / Broadband Modulator
Cable-TV headend modulators and broadband QAM upconverters require linear, high-SFDR digitizers that can be driven directly by IF outputs from upstream modulators. The ADS5422Y/1K5's differential input architecture with selectable full-scale range accommodates the variable signal levels common in headend equipment. At 62 MSPS it can oversample the IF carrier with comfortable margin, easing the analog anti-alias filter design. Its industrial temperature range and surface-mount LQFP-64 footprint simplify integration into high-density rack-mounted headend chassis.
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High-Speed Data Acquisition (Test & Measurement)
Bench-top and rack-mounted oscilloscope-style data acquisition systems benefit from the ADS5422Y/1K5's 14-bit resolution and 62 MSPS throughput to capture transient waveforms for offline analysis. Its high SFDR preserves harmonic content of the recorded signal, allowing accurate FFT-based measurements in test instruments, while the differential inputs allow direct connection to active probes. The internal selectable full-scale input range and clocking flexibility simplify the front-end design of a multi-channel digitizer chassis, and the LQFP-64 package provides good thermal performance for densely populated backplanes.
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Software-Defined Radio (SDR) Baseband Digitizer
Software-defined radio platforms use the ADS5422Y/1K5 to digitize baseband or low-IF signals after the analog quadrature demodulator. With 14-bit resolution and 62 MSPS sampling, it captures the full bandwidth of wideband waveforms used in cognitive radio, spectrum monitoring, and amateur SDR receivers. The differential analog inputs reject switching noise from nearby digital circuitry, and the 64-LQFP footprint is easy to route on the mixed-signal SDR motherboard. The industrial temperature grade supports outdoor remote SDR deployments such as spectrum-monitoring nodes.
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Engineering reference data for ADS5422Y/1K5 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | ADS5422Y/250 | ADS5422Y/250G4 | ADS5422Y/1K5G4 | ADS5422Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | LQFP-64 (10x10 mm) | LQFP-64 (10x10) - same | LQFP-64 (10x10) - same | LQFP-64 (10x10) - same | LQFP-64 (10x10) - same |
| Brand | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments |
| Resolution | 14 bit | 14 bit | 14 bit | 14 bit | 14 bit |
| Maximum Sample Rate | 62 MSPS | 62 MSPS | 62 MSPS | 62 MSPS | 62 MSPS |
| Architecture | Pipelined | Pipelined | Pipelined | Pipelined | Pipelined |
| Number of Channels | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C |
| Reel Quantity | 1500 | 250 | 250 | 1500 | Tray or no reel designation |
| Pb-Free / RoHS | RoHS Compliant | RoHS Compliant | RoHS Compliant (G4 finish) | RoHS Compliant (G4 finish) | RoHS Compliant |
Key Differentiators
- Same silicon, broader reel-quantity offering within TI catalog (vs ADS5422Y/250)
- Pb-free green finish for industry-standard RoHS programs (vs ADS5422Y/1K5G4)
- Differential clock input down to 0.5 VPP - cleaner SNR than single-ended-only ADCs in this class (vs ADS5422Y/250G4)
Design Notes
Partition the PCB into dedicated analog, digital, and ground regions with the ADS5422Y/1K5 straddling the analog/digital boundary. Route the differential analog inputs as a tightly-coupled pair (matched length within 0.5 mm) and place a 10 uF ceramic + 0.1 uF HF bypass on each AVDD pin within 5 mm. Keep the ENCODE clock traces short and guarded by ground pours to limit aperture-jitter coupling into the analog front end. Severity: critical.
Estimated: the ADS5422Y/1K5 analog front end draws on the order of 200-400 mW from AVDD depending on clock rate; total supply power including digital I/O can approach 1 W at 62 MSPS. Use a low-noise LDO (such as TPS7A4701) for the AVDD rail, and isolate the digital supplies via ferrite beads plus a separate 1.8/3.3 V regulator. Add bulk capacitance (>= 47 uF) at the regulator output to absorb transient current spikes on the encode-clock edge. Severity: critical.
Drive the clock input differentially with a low-jitter source (target < 0.5 ps RMS) for the best SNR at high input frequencies; a single-ended CMOS clock is acceptable but degrades even-order harmonics. Terminate the digital CMOS outputs with series 33 ohm resistors to limit overshoot, especially when the bus is longer than 25 mm. Use a dedicated data-capture FPGA with matched propagation delay on its data strobe to avoid capture errors. Severity: recommended.
Do not operate the ADS5422Y/1K5 with any analog input common-mode outside the datasheet range; this degrades SFDR substantially and may latch the device. Avoid driving the analog input before the encode clock is stable, as this disrupts internal bias networks. Finally, do not neglect decoupling on the DRVDD pins - missing DRVDD decoupling is a frequent root cause of elevated DNL in production units. Severity: critical.
Compliance Information
RoHS-compliant per TI product page and DigiKey listing. Industrial temperature grade (not automotive AEC-Q100). Confirm halogen-free status with TI material declaration if required.
