IDTADC1210S065HN-C1 - 12-bit 65MSPS ADC, LVDS/CMOS | Renesas
MPN: IDTADC1210S065HN-C1 ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $28.5 | $28.50 |
| 10 | $25.4 | $254.00 |
| 100 | $22.75 | $2,275.00 |
| 500 | $20.1 | $10,050.00 |
| 1,000 | $17.95 | $17,950.00 |
IDTADC1210S065HN-C1 Overview
An analog-to-digital converter (ADC) is a data-converter integrated circuit that samples a continuous analog input voltage and outputs a discrete digital code representing that voltage. Within the broader signal-chain taxonomy, this part belongs to high-speed pipeline ADCs -> data converters -> mixed-signal ICs -> semiconductor. The pipeline architecture uses multiple low-resolution stages with residue amplification to achieve high sample rates while keeping per-stage comparator complexity low; this design is the dominant topology for communications, imaging, and instrumentation front-ends in the 10 Msps to 250 Msps range. Compared with successive-approximation (SAR) ADCs, pipelined ADCs trade conversion latency of several clock cycles for substantially higher sample rates.
Key specifications include 12-bit resolution, 65 Msps maximum sample rate, single-channel input, CMOS or LVDS DDR output interface selectable per application, integrated input buffer that simplifies front-end drive, and low power consumption typical of pipeline ADC implementations. Typical values are measured at VDDA = 3 V, VDDO = 1.8 V, Tamb = 25 C with a 5 pF load; the full-temperature operating range spans Tamb = -40 C to +85 C at VDDA = 3 V. The -C1 suffix indicates the 65 Msps grade and is one of four speed grades available in the same HVQFN-40 footprint.
The architecture integrates a track-and-hold, multi-bit pipelined core, on-chip reference, and digital output drivers, allowing direct connection to FPGAs, ASICs, or DSPs. The exposed pad provides a low-thermal-resistance path to the PCB copper, enabling sustained 65 Msps operation in compact layouts without external heatsinking.
Typical applications include communications receivers and baseband digitization, medical imaging front-ends such as ultrasound, industrial digitizers and data acquisition cards, multi-channel oscilloscope front-ends, and consumer imaging pipelines. Designers choose the 65 Msps grade when system bandwidth requirements fall within the 25-30 MHz Nyquist range; the 80/105/125 Msps grades are pin-compatible for upward scaling.
When designing with this part, allocate a continuous ground plane beneath the exposed pad to maximize thermal performance, and keep analog and digital supply returns separated until they meet at a star ground near the regulator. Place the 1.8 V digital decoupling capacitors as close as possible to the VDDO pins to limit switching noise coupling into the analog front-end.
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View Datasheet →IDTADC1210S065HN-C1 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Resolution | 12 bit |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Sampling Rate | 65 Msps |
| Converter Type | Pipelined ADC |
| Analog Supply Voltage (VDDA) | 3 V (typical) |
| Digital Supply Voltage (VDDO) | 1.8 V (typical) |
| Digital Output Interface | CMOS or LVDS DDR (selectable) |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 C to +85 C |
| Test Load Capacitance | 5 pF |
| Package Type | HVQFN-40 (6x6 mm) with exposed pad |
| Pin Count | 40 |
| Series | ADC1210S (65/80/105/125 Msps family) |
| Input Architecture | Integrated track-and-hold / input buffer |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes |
IDTADC1210S065HN-C1 hvqfn-40 (6x6 mm) with exposed pad Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for IDTADC1210S065HN-C1 (hvqfn-40 (6x6 mm) with exposed pad 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 IDTADC1210S065HN-C1.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
IDTADC1210S065HN-C1 is suitable for 6 applications: Communications Receiver / Baseband Digitization, Portable Ultrasound Imaging Front-End, Industrial Data Acquisition Card, Multi-Channel Oscilloscope Front-End, Consumer Imaging Pipeline (Camcorder / Industrial Camera), Software Defined Radio (SDR) Baseband.
Communications Receiver / Baseband Digitization
The IDTADC1210S065HN-C1 fits low-IF and baseband digitization receivers where the input signal bandwidth stays below ~30 MHz. Its 12-bit resolution and 65 Msps sample rate deliver roughly 62 dB SNR for demodulating QAM/QPSK waveforms, while LVDS DDR outputs feed directly into FPGA baseband processors without level translation. The 3 V analog and 1.8 V digital supplies separate cleanly from the downstream SerDes rails, simplifying PCB partitioning. Compared with a 125 Msps part, the 65 Msps grade cuts power by ~30% — meaningful in multi-channel receiver line cards where dozens of ADCs operate simultaneously.
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Portable Ultrasound Imaging Front-End
The IDTADC1210S065HN-C1 suits portable, battery-powered ultrasound probes where 12-bit resolution at 30 MHz input bandwidth is adequate for mid-tier diagnostic imaging. The HVQFN-40 (6x6 mm) package keeps per-channel board area small enough to fit 64-element arrays on a single probe head, while the exposed pad dissipates die heat through the probe housing copper. Its single 3 V analog supply matches the LDO rails already on the probe, and the LVDS DDR output tolerates long, noise-prone flex-cable routing back to the system FPGA. For higher dynamic-range cart-based systems, Renesas recommends the 14-bit ADC1410S105HN-C1 grade.
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Industrial Data Acquisition Card
The IDTADC1210S065HN-C1 works well in multi-slot industrial DAQ cards digitizing vibration sensors, machine-health monitoring inputs, and wide-bandwidth transducer outputs at rates up to 65 Msps. The 12-bit pipeline core resolves ~0.244 mV steps on a 1 V full-scale input, sufficient for vibration spectrum analysis up to the 25 kHz range without aggressive oversampling. The exposed-pad HVQFN-40 allows multi-ADC cards to stack densely without thermal cross-talk, and the LVDS DDR output minimizes ground-bounce noise coupling into adjacent analog channels. AC performance is specified across -40 C to +85 C for outdoor installations.
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Multi-Channel Oscilloscope Front-End
In a 4-channel bench oscilloscope targeting 100 MHz analog bandwidth, the IDTADC1210S065HN-C1 serves as the per-channel digitizer when used in time-interleaved pairs (2x 65 Msps = 130 Msps effective). The 12-bit resolution supports 4096 vertical divisions, adequate for general-purpose debugging, and the selectable CMOS / LVDS DDR output lets the designer trade I/O count for switching noise. The HVQFN-40 (6x6 mm) footprint places four ADCs plus their input buffers inside a 25x25 mm front-end region. LVDS DDR signaling to the FPGA is robust against the digital switching transients common in mixed-scope designs.
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Consumer Imaging Pipeline (Camcorder / Industrial Camera)
The IDTADC1210S065HN-C1 integrates cleanly into professional camcorder and machine-vision camera pipelines digitizing HD-SDI or LVDS sensor outputs at 65 Msps. The 12-bit depth preserves dynamic range for highlight roll-off without banding, while the CMOS output mode supports direct connection to image signal processors that lack LVDS receivers. Low power dissipation (~150 mW typical at 65 Msps) keeps the camera head thermally stable, important for low-light imaging where sensor dark current must remain predictable. The exposed-pad package shares a footprint with the 125 Msps grade, allowing a single PCB layout to serve multiple market tiers.
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Software Defined Radio (SDR) Baseband
The IDTADC1210S065HN-C1 fits the baseband ADC position in low-cost SDR platforms digitizing zero-IF or low-IF I/Q signals below ~30 MHz bandwidth. Its 12-bit resolution is sufficient for amateur-radio and light commercial SDR work, while its LVDS DDR outputs feed directly into common SDR FPGA reference designs. The 3 V analog supply aligns with standard LDO rails already present in SDR front-end modules, and the HVQFN-40 (6x6 mm) footprint fits within HamRadio-style compact enclosures. For higher-dynamic-range commercial SDR requirements, designers can drop in the 14-bit ADC1410S105HN-C1 with no PCB change.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | ADC1210S065HN/C1 | ADC1213S125HN-C1 | ADC1210S080HN-C18 | ADC1015S125HN/C1 | ADC1412D065HN-C1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Renesas Electronics | Renesas Electronics | Renesas Electronics | Renesas Electronics | Renesas Electronics | Renesas Electronics |
| Package | HVQFN-40 (6x6 mm) with exposed pad | HVQFN-40 (6x6 mm) — same | HVQFN-40 (6x6 mm) — same | HVQFN-40 (6x6 mm) — same | HVQFN-40 (6x6 mm) — same | HVQFN-40 (6x6 mm) — same |
| Resolution | 12 bit | 12 bit | 12 bit | 12 bit | 10 bit | 14 bit |
| Sampling Rate | 65 Msps | 65 Msps | 125 Msps | 80 Msps | 125 Msps | 65 Msps |
| Number of Channels | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 (dual) |
| Digital 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 |
| Analog Supply Voltage (VDDA) | 3 V (typical) | 3 V | 3 V | 3 V | 3 V | 3 V |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +85 C |
| Series Family | ADC1210S (65/80/105/125 Msps) | ADC1210S family | ADC1213S family (12-bit, higher speed) | ADC1210S family (80 Msps grade) | ADC1015S family (10-bit, 125 Msps) | ADC1412D family (14-bit, dual-channel) |
Key Differentiators
- Drop-in scalability within the same Renesas ADC1210S family at 65/80/105/125 Msps (vs ADC1210S080HN-C18)
- Simultaneous availability of CMOS and LVDS DDR output modes in the same die (vs ADC1015S125HN/C1)
- 12-bit resolution at 65 Msps in a 6x6 mm HVQFN-40 (vs ADC1412D065HN-C1)
Design Notes
The HVQFN-40 (6x6 mm) exposed pad must be soldered to a continuous ground plane to maintain junction temperature within the -40 C to +85 C ambient range at 65 Msps sustained operation. Estimated: with the typical 150 mW dissipation at 65 Msps and the package's thermal resistance of roughly 25 C/W (with proper via array), the junction-to-ambient rise is about 3.7 C, leaving substantial thermal margin. Without the exposed-pad ground connection, junction temperature rises rapidly and SFDR degrades. Use 0.3 mm thermal vias in a 1.0 mm staggered pattern under the pad, with the via drill filled or capped to prevent solder wicking.
Place the 1.8 V VDDO decoupling capacitors as close as possible to the VDDO pins; keep analog (VDDA) and digital (VDDO) supply traces physically separated and join them only at the regulator output. Use a single solid ground plane under the ADC and route analog input traces over a guarded ground pour on an upper layer, away from digital output traces. Match the LVDS DDR output trace lengths to within 5 ps (roughly 1 mm of trace length) to maintain DDR timing margin at 65 Msps. For CMOS output mode, place 33 ohm series termination resistors within 5 mm of the ADC output pins to dampen ringing into the FPGA.
Do not assume that any 12-bit ADC in this footprint will accept the same analog input common-mode voltage — verify the input range against the actual device, especially when cross-revving between the ADC1210S, ADC1213S, ADC1412D, or ADC1015S families. Verify the LVDS / CMOS output mode is configured correctly for your FPGA interface; mismatched common-mode voltage (LVDS ~1.2 V vs CMOS VDDO) can damage FPGA input pins. When sourcing from non-authorized brokers, request a RoHS / REACH declaration to avoid counterfeit parts — the HVQFN exposed-pad package is difficult to re-mark, making aftermarket counterfeit attempts uncommon but visible at X-ray inspection.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant and lead-free per Renesas product page. AEC-Q100 qualification is not applicable for this commercial/industrial grade part. Halogen-free status not stated in the verified data.
