IDTADC1015S065HN-C1 - 10-bit 65 MSPS Pipelined ADC | Renesas
MPN: IDTADC1015S065HN-C1 ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $18.75 | $18.75 |
| 10 | $16.5 | $165.00 |
| 100 | $14.2 | $1,420.00 |
| 500 | $12.1 | $6,050.00 |
| 1,000 | $10.85 | $10,850.00 |
IDTADC1015S065HN-C1 Overview
What is a pipelined ADC? A pipelined analog-to-digital converter is a multi-stage architecture that achieves high sampling speeds (tens to hundreds of MSPS) at moderate resolution (8-14 bits) by sub-ranging the conversion across cascaded low-resolution flash stages. Pipelined ADCs sit between flash converters (fastest, lowest resolution) and successive-approximation ADCs (slowest, highest accuracy), and are the workhorse of communications infrastructure, medical imaging, and industrial data acquisition.
Key features include 65 MSPS guaranteed sampling rate, 10-bit resolution, on-chip input buffer that simplifies front-end analog design, selectable CMOS or LVDS DDR output modes, and low power consumption suitable for dense multi-channel systems. The HVQFN-40 exposed-pad package provides low thermal resistance for reliable performance across the industrial temperature range.
The pipelined architecture delivers excellent dynamic performance with low latency per sample, while the integrated input buffer eliminates the need for an external high-bandwidth driver amplifier. Output configurability between single-ended CMOS and differential LVDS DDR allows the same device to serve legacy parallel interfaces and modern high-speed FPGA/ASIC links without changing the analog front end.
Typical applications include communications base stations, medical imaging systems such as ultrasound receivers, portable instrumentation, radar signal processing, and general-purpose high-speed data acquisition. The 65 MSPS rate makes it well-suited for intermediate-frequency digitization in software-defined radio.
When designing with this part, place the input RC network as close as possible to the analog input pins and bond the exposed thermal pad to a continuous ground plane to maintain specified ENOB and SFDR performance across temperature.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives within the ADC1015S family and competitor parts, and practical design notes that complement the manufacturer datasheet.
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View Datasheet →IDTADC1015S065HN-C1 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Resolution | 10 bit |
| Sampling Rate | 65 MSPS |
| Architecture | Pipelined |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Input Type | Single-ended, with integrated input buffer |
| Digital Output Interface | CMOS or LVDS DDR (selectable) |
| Package | 40-pin HVQFN (6x6 mm) with exposed pad |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes |
| Input Buffer | Integrated (per datasheet family) |
| Family | ADC1015S series (65/80/105/125 MSPS variants) |
IDTADC1015S065HN-C1 Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 2 | AIN+ — Differential analog input (positive) |
| Pin 3 | AIN- — Differential analog input (negative) |
| Pin 4 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 5 | VREF — Reference voltage |
| Pin 6 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 7 | VDD — Analog supply voltage |
| Pin 8 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 9 | VDD_D — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin 10 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 11 | CLK+ — Differential clock input (positive) |
| Pin 12 | CLK- — Differential clock input (negative) |
| Pin 13 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 14 | MODE — Output mode select (CMOS / LVDS DDR) |
| Pin 15 | OE — Output enable |
| Pin 16 | D0 — Data output bit 0 (LSB) |
| Pin 17 | D1 — Data output bit 1 |
| Pin 18 | D2 — Data output bit 2 |
| Pin 19 | D3 — Data output bit 3 |
| Pin 20 | D4 — Data output bit 4 |
| Pin 21 | D5 — Data output bit 5 |
| Pin 22 | D6 — Data output bit 6 |
| Pin 23 | D7 — Data output bit 7 |
| Pin 24 | D8 — Data output bit 8 |
| Pin 25 | D9 — Data output bit 9 (MSB) |
| Pin 26 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 27 | DCLK+ — Differential data clock output (positive) |
| Pin 28 | DCLK- — Differential data clock output (negative) |
| Pin 29 | GND — Ground |
| 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) |
Typical Applications
IDTADC1015S065HN-C1 is suitable for 6 applications: Communications Base Station IF Digitization, Medical Ultrasound Receiver, Software-Defined Radio Receiver, Industrial Data Acquisition, Portable Test and Measurement Instrumentation, Radar Signal Processing Front End.
Communications Base Station IF Digitization
The IDTADC1015S065HN-C1's 65 MSPS sampling rate and 10-bit resolution are well-matched for digitizing intermediate-frequency signals in wireless base-station receivers where the IF bandwidth typically stays below 30 MHz. Placed after the mixer and anti-alias filter, it converts the analog IF to a digital stream that feeds an FPGA or DSP for demodulation. The integrated input buffer simplifies the front end by removing the requirement for an external high-bandwidth ADC driver, while the selectable CMOS or LVDS DDR output mode lets the designer route the digital data over short PCB traces or longer backplane links.
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Medical Ultrasound Receiver
In medical ultrasound receivers the IDTADC1015S065HN-C1 digitizes the amplified echo signal at rates up to 65 MSPS with 10-bit resolution, providing enough oversampling to relax the analog anti-alias requirement and improve image SNR. Placed after the TGC amplifier and LNA, the integrated input buffer absorbs the front-end drive impedance without an external amplifier, lowering BOM cost per probe channel. The 40-pin HVQFN package is small enough for dense multi-element probe head boards while the exposed pad keeps junction temperature low during continuous scanning.
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Software-Defined Radio Receiver
The IDTADC1015S065HN-C1 is widely used in software-defined radio (SDR) receivers digitizing IF or low-RF signals below 30 MHz where a 65 MSPS sampling rate comfortably exceeds the Nyquist requirement with practical oversampling margin. Placed after the mixer and SAW/anti-alias filter, it converts the analog band into digital I/Q samples delivered to an FPGA for software demodulation. The selectable CMOS output mode simplifies direct connection to FPGA LVCMOS receivers, while the LVDS DDR mode enables routing across longer mezzanine links in modular SDR platforms.
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Industrial Data Acquisition
In industrial multi-channel data-acquisition systems, the IDTADC1015S065HN-C1 samples vibration, sonar, or process-control signals at 65 MSPS with 10-bit accuracy, capturing fast transients that slower ADCs would miss. Placed after the per-channel instrumentation amplifier and anti-alias filter, it delivers digital words to an FPGA or industrial MCU. The integrated input buffer eliminates one amplifier stage per channel, reducing BOM cost and board area in dense modular DAQ platforms while keeping the ADC's specified ENOB and SFDR.
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Portable Test and Measurement Instrumentation
The IDTADC1015S065HN-C1 fits portable oscilloscope and spectrum-analyzer front ends requiring up to 30 MHz analog bandwidth with 10-bit resolution, where its low power consumption extends battery run-time versus higher-speed ADC variants. Placed after the input attenuator and buffer amplifier, the on-chip input buffer simplifies the analog chain, the LVDS DDR output keeps EMI low inside the plastic enclosure, and the small 40-pin HVQFN package enables compact handheld form factors. Designers can substitute ADC1015S125HN/C1 for higher-bandwidth models on the same PCB.
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Radar Signal Processing Front End
In short-range automotive or industrial radar front ends, the IDTADC1015S065HN-C1 digitizes the IF output of the radar mixer at 65 MSPS, providing enough sampling margin to relax the analog anti-alias filter transition band and improve target-detection robustness. Placed after the IF amplifier and bandpass filter, its CMOS output mode simplifies interfacing to a small FPGA for FFT and CFAR processing. The 40-pin HVQFN package tolerates automotive underhood thermal environments when the exposed pad is properly bonded to the chassis ground plane.
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Engineering reference data for IDTADC1015S065HN-C1 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | ADC1015S080HN/C1 | ADC1015S125HN/C1 | ADC1213S080HN-C18 | ADC1012D080HN/C1:5 | ADC1410S105HN-C1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 40-pin HVQFN (6x6 mm) exposed pad | 40-pin HVQFN (6x6 mm) - same | 40-pin HVQFN (6x6 mm) - same | 40-pin HVQFN (6x6 mm) - same | 40-pin HVQFN (6x6 mm) - same | 40-pin HVQFN (6x6 mm) - same |
| Brand | Renesas Electronics | Renesas Electronics | Renesas Electronics | Renesas Electronics | Renesas Electronics | Renesas Electronics |
| Resolution | 10 bit | 10 bit | 10 bit | 12 bit | 10 bit | 14 bit |
| Sampling Rate | 65 MSPS | 80 MSPS | 125 MSPS | 80 MSPS | 80 MSPS | 105 MSPS |
| Channels | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Input Buffer | Integrated | Integrated | Integrated | Integrated | Integrated | Integrated |
| Output Interface | CMOS or LVDS DDR | CMOS or LVDS DDR | CMOS or LVDS DDR | CMOS or LVDS DDR | CMOS or LVDS DDR | CMOS or LVDS DDR |
Key Differentiators
- Higher sampling rate drop-in replacement within same package (vs ADC1015S080HN/C1)
- Higher resolution in identical footprint (vs ADC1410S105HN-C1)
- Dual-channel option for higher channel density (vs ADC1012D080HN/C1:5)
Design Notes
Place the input RC anti-alias network as close as possible to the AIN+/AIN- pins and route the differential pair with matched impedance and length to preserve SFDR. The exposed thermal pad of the 40-pin HVQFN must be soldered to a continuous ground plane with multiple thermal vias to the inner ground layer; this provides the low-impedance ground return needed for the integrated input buffer and keeps the junction temperature within the specified derating curve across the industrial temperature range.
Decouple each analog and digital supply pin with a 100 nF X7R ceramic capacitor placed within 2 mm of the pin, plus a 10 uF bulk capacitor on each supply rail. Estimated: total quiescent current at 65 MSPS is on the order of 30-40 mA, so a low-noise LDO such as the TPS7A4701 is appropriate for the analog rail. Keep analog and digital ground planes joined only at a single point beneath the exposed pad to avoid ground-loop coupling into the analog input.
Driving the differential clock with a single-ended source significantly degrades jitter performance on the IDTADC1015S065HN-C1; use a low-jitter differential clock driver (such as an LVDS buffer) and AC-couple to the CLK+/CLK- pins. Do not leave the MODE pin floating - tie it to the appropriate logic level for CMOS or LVDS DDR output. Finally, do not route digital output traces parallel to analog input traces; cross at 90 degrees and maintain a ground guard trace between them.
Compliance Information
RoHS and lead-free per Full-Electronic.com distributor record. Lifecycle status marked obsolete by Renesas on 2022-12-01 per datasheet label change record; replacement family members remain active.
