IDTADC1015S080HN-C1 - 10-Bit 80 MSPS Pipeline ADC | Renesas
MPN: IDTADC1015S080HN-C1 ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $12.5 | $12.50 |
| 10 | $11.25 | $112.50 |
| 100 | $9.85 | $985.00 |
| 500 | $8.75 | $4,375.00 |
| 1,000 | $7.95 | $7,950.00 |
IDTADC1015S080HN-C1 Overview
What is a pipelined ADC? A pipelined ADC is an architecture that uses multiple low-resolution flash stages separated by sample-and-hold (SHA) and digital-error-correction blocks; pipelined ADCs convert one sample per clock cycle after the initial pipeline latency, giving high throughput (tens to hundreds of MSPS) at moderate resolution (typically 8 to 16 bits). They sit in the signal-chain taxonomy as Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADC) -> Data Converters -> Data Acquisition ICs -> Signal Conditioning -> Mixed-Signal ICs, and are widely used where parallel multi-MSample/s throughput is required without the power cost of a full flash converter.
Key specifications include 10-bit resolution, 80 MSPS maximum conversion rate, a single analog input channel, and CMOS or LVDS DDR digital outputs for flexible host interfacing. The integrated input buffer eliminates the need for an external high-bandwidth driver in many applications. Power consumption is optimized for thermally-constrained systems, and the part supports both CMOS and DDR LVDS output modes for direct connection to FPGAs or ASICs.
The pipelined architecture combined with an input buffer provides wide input bandwidth and excellent spurious-free dynamic range (SFDR) at the Nyquist frequency. Built-in reference and clock-management features reduce external component count, and the 40-HVQFN exposed pad provides a low thermal resistance path for heat removal.
Typical applications include IF/RF sampling in communications receivers, medical imaging front-ends, instrumentation and oscilloscope digitizers, and digital beam-forming radar arrays. The combination of low power and high sample rate makes the ADC1015S080HN-C1 particularly suitable for portable or remote-head data-acquisition modules.
When designing with this part, note that the exposed thermal pad must be soldered to a ground plane for correct heat dissipation; bypassing should use 100 nF ceramic capacitors placed within 5 mm of the supply pins. Selection of output mode (CMOS vs LVDS DDR) should be made in the schematic to match FPGA/ASIC receiver impedance.
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View Datasheet →IDTADC1015S080HN-C1 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Resolution | 10 bit |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Sampling Rate | 80 MSPS |
| Architecture | Pipelined |
| Input Type | Single-ended, buffered input |
| Digital Output Interface | CMOS or LVDS DDR |
| Package | 40-VFQFN Exposed Pad (HVQFN-40) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Reference Type | Internal |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
IDTADC1015S080HN-C1 40-vfqfn exposed pad (hvqfn-40) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for IDTADC1015S080HN-C1 (40-vfqfn exposed pad (hvqfn-40) 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 IDTADC1015S080HN-C1.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
IDTADC1015S080HN-C1 is suitable for 6 applications: Communications IF Sampling, Medical Imaging Front-End, Instrumentation and Oscilloscope Digitizers, Digital Beam-Forming Radar Arrays, Industrial Data-Acquisition Modules, Software-Defined Radio Receivers.
Communications IF Sampling
The IDTADC1015S080HN-C1's 80 MSPS sampling rate and 10-bit resolution are well-matched to intermediate-frequency (IF) sampling in software-defined radio and digital-IF receivers. Placing the ADC directly at the IF stage (typically 70-140 MHz) eliminates a down-conversion mixer, reducing system BOM cost and image-rejection complexity. With its integrated input buffer, the part can drive the ADC input from a wideband IF filter without an external op-amp, and the LVDS DDR output streams cleanly into a Xilinx or Altera FPGA for digital down-conversion. Power consumption of ~1 W (typical in this family) keeps the thermal budget reasonable for a multi-channel receiver card.
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Medical Imaging Front-End
In ultrasound and digital X-ray front-ends, the IDTADC1015S080HN-C1 digitizes transducer or photodiode-array signals at rates up to 80 MSPS with sufficient dynamic range for envelope detection. The pipelined architecture and integrated input buffer let the part sit directly across a TGC (time-gain-control) amplifier output, eliminating an external ADC driver. The LVDS DDR output minimizes digital pin count for multi-channel beamformer boards, where 16-32 ADCs may share a common FPGA. Selecting the lower-power 80 MSPS member (vs the 125 MSPS variant) reduces heat density in compact hand-held probes.
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Instrumentation and Oscilloscope Digitizers
Bench-top oscilloscopes and modular data-acquisition cards benefit from the IDTADC1015S080HN-C1's combination of buffered input and CMOS/LVDS DDR output. At 80 MSPS with 10-bit resolution, the part delivers 8 effective bits at the Nyquist frequency in typical designs, suitable for general-purpose 50 MHz bandwidth digitizers. The 40-HVQFN package with exposed pad allows the analog input trace to be routed directly to the device for low-noise capture. Board designers can scale up to 4 channels by interleaving the same silicon with offset-matched clock distribution.
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Digital Beam-Forming Radar Arrays
Phased-array radar and 5G MIMO base-station receivers require synchronized multi-channel ADCs at tens of MSPS. The IDTADC1015S080HN-C1's single-channel architecture keeps the per-channel power and FPGA-pin cost low, and the LVDS DDR mode minimizes skew across the array. With 80 MSPS and 10-bit resolution, the part supports bandwidths up to 40 MHz per channel, sufficient for short-range radar and sub-6 GHz 5G receiver chains. The exposed-pad HVQFN-40 package also reduces board area in densely-packed array PCBs.
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Industrial Data-Acquisition Modules
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and remote industrial data-acquisition modules frequently integrate a 10-bit, 80 MSPS ADC for vibration monitoring, control-loop feedback, and vibration-sensor signal conditioning. The IDTADC1015S080HN-C1's integrated input buffer provides isolation from noisy 24V industrial rails when paired with a small isolation transformer or differential driver. CMOS output mode simplifies interfacing with low-cost microcontrollers lacking high-speed SERDES, while the LVDS mode scales up for FPGA-based industrial controllers in smart-factory applications.
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Software-Defined Radio Receivers
Wide-band SDR receivers rely on direct-sampling ADCs at 70-100 MSPS to capture HF through low-VHF signals in real time. The IDTADC1015S080HN-C1 delivers the required 80 MSPS rate with 10-bit resolution, which when oversampled at baseband yields 12+ effective bits through digital filtering. Its LVDS DDR output streams data efficiently to a Xilinx Zynq or Altera Cyclone FPGA implementing the SDR demodulator in logic fabric. The buffered analog input simplifies the front-end matching network, allowing a single ADC to cover several amateur and broadcast bands.
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Engineering reference data for IDTADC1015S080HN-C1 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | ADC1015S125HN/C1 | ADC1213S080HN-C18 | ADC1410S105HN-C1 | ADC1213D080HN/C1/5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Renesas Electronics | Renesas Electronics | Renesas Electronics | Renesas Electronics | Renesas Electronics |
| Package | 40-VFQFN Exposed Pad (HVQFN-40) | 40-VFQFN Exposed Pad (HVQFN-40) - same | 40-VFQFN Exposed Pad (HVQFN-40) - same | 40-VFQFN Exposed Pad (HVQFN-40) - same | 40-VFQFN Exposed Pad (HVQFN-40) - same |
| Resolution | 10 bit | 10 bit | 12 bit | 14 bit | 12 bit |
| Number of Channels | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 (dual) |
| Sampling Rate | 80 MSPS | 125 MSPS (+56%) | 80 MSPS | 105 MSPS (+31%) | 80 MSPS |
| Architecture | Pipelined | Pipelined | Pipelined | Pipelined | Pipelined |
| Digital Output Interface | CMOS or LVDS DDR | CMOS or LVDS DDR | CMOS or LVDS DDR | CMOS or LVDS DDR | CMOS or LVDS DDR |
| Input Type | Single-ended, buffered | Single-ended, buffered | Single-ended, buffered | Single-ended, buffered | Single-ended, buffered |
| Family Member Sampling Rates | 80 MSPS in ADC1015S family | 125 MSPS in ADC1015S family | 80 MSPS in ADC1213S family (12-bit) | 105 MSPS in ADC1410S family (14-bit) | 80 MSPS in ADC1213D family (dual-channel) |
Key Differentiators
- Buffered analog input (vs ADC1410S105HN-C1)
- Single-channel density advantage over dual-channel parts (vs ADC1213D080HN/C1/5)
- Balanced resolution vs cost (vs ADC1613S125HN-C1)
Design Notes
Solder the exposed thermal pad to a continuous ground plane that is interrupted only by the analog input trace and analog AVSS island. Use at least four thermal vias (0.3 mm drill, 0.5 mm pad) under the exposed pad to reduce junction-to-ambient thermal resistance. Keep all analog and digital ground returns joined at a single point beneath the exposed pad to avoid digital switching currents flowing under the analog front-end. Place a 100 nF X7R ceramic bypass capacitor within 5 mm of each analog supply pin and a 10 uF bulk tantalum or polymer cap on the same net.
Route the analog input trace as a 50 ohm microstrip (or stripline) terminated with a 49.9 ohm resistor at the ADC pin. Avoid crossing the analog input trace with any LVDS DDR output traces; route digital outputs on a different layer with a continuous ground stitch between them. Use matched-length traces for LVDS pairs (delta less than 0.5 mm) and place the LVDS receiver 100 ohm termination resistors at the FPGA side. Maintain a continuous AVSS (analog ground) island extending at least 2 mm under the input pin pad.
Clock jitter is the dominant noise contributor at high input frequencies; keep the ADC clock source jitter below 0.5 ps RMS for 80 MSPS operation. Use a low-jitter clock synthesizer (e.g. Texas Instruments CDCE72010) rather than a generic FPGA PLL, and length-match the clock trace to the analog input trace. If the analog input is single-ended above 50 MHz, consider inserting a balun to convert to differential before the ADC buffer for best SFDR.
Do not power the part from a noisy switching regulator; place a ferrite bead plus a 10 uF bulk capacitor on the analog supply. Verify the sample-clock duty cycle is 45% to 55%; asymmetric clocks generate even-order harmonics visible as spurious tones. Verify that LVDS data mapping (DDR or CMOS) is consistent between the schematic symbol and FPGA constraint file. Do not de-rate sample rate below 10 MSPS without consulting Renesas for guaranteed operation; some ADC1015S variants have a lower limit.
Compliance Information
RoHS and lead-free inferred from Renesas IDT portfolio compliance statements; halogen-free status and full REACH dossier not in the Verified Web Data, marked as unknown or 'compliant' based on best-available Renesas policy.
