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Sample rate (max) (Msps) 170 Resolution (bps) 12 Number of input channels 1 Interface type Parallel CMOS Analog input BW (MHz) 1100 Features Low Power Rating Catalog Peak-to-peak input voltage range (V) 2 Power consumption (typ) (mW) 715 Architecture Pipeline SNR (dB) 67.5 ENOB (bit) 10.9 SFDR (dB) 85.4 Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85 Input buffer No
Sample rate (max) (Msps) 170 Resolution (bps) 12 Number of input channels 1 Interface type Parallel CMOS Analog input BW (MHz) 1100 Features Low Power Rating Catalog Peak-to-peak input voltage range (V) 2 Power consumption (typ) (mW) 715 Architecture Pipeline SNR (dB) 67.5 ENOB (bit) 10.9 SFDR (dB) 85.4 Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85 Input buffer No
WQFN (RHS) 48 49 mm² 7 x 7
  • 1.1 GHz Full Power Bandwidth
  • Internal Sample-and-Hold Circuit
  • Low Power Consumption
  • Internal Precision 1.0V Reference
  • Single-Ended or Differential Clock Modes
  • Clock Duty Cycle Stabilizer
  • Dual +3.3V and +1.8V Supply Operation
  • Power-Down and Sleep Modes
  • Offset Binary or 2's Complement Output Data Format
  • Pin-Compatible: ADC14155, ADC11C125, ADC11C170
  • 48-Pin WQFN Package, (7x7x0.8mm, 0.5mm Pin-Pitch)

Key Specifications

  • Resolution 12 Bits
  • Conversion Rate 170 MSPS
  • SNR (fIN = 70 MHz) 67.2 dBFS (typ)
  • SFDR (fIN = 70 MHz) 85.4 dBFS (typ)
  • ENOB (fIN = 70 MHz) 10.8 bits (typ)
  • Full Power Bandwidth 1.1 GHz (typ)
  • Power Consumption 715 mW (typ)

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  • 1.1 GHz Full Power Bandwidth
  • Internal Sample-and-Hold Circuit
  • Low Power Consumption
  • Internal Precision 1.0V Reference
  • Single-Ended or Differential Clock Modes
  • Clock Duty Cycle Stabilizer
  • Dual +3.3V and +1.8V Supply Operation
  • Power-Down and Sleep Modes
  • Offset Binary or 2's Complement Output Data Format
  • Pin-Compatible: ADC14155, ADC11C125, ADC11C170
  • 48-Pin WQFN Package, (7x7x0.8mm, 0.5mm Pin-Pitch)

Key Specifications

  • Resolution 12 Bits
  • Conversion Rate 170 MSPS
  • SNR (fIN = 70 MHz) 67.2 dBFS (typ)
  • SFDR (fIN = 70 MHz) 85.4 dBFS (typ)
  • ENOB (fIN = 70 MHz) 10.8 bits (typ)
  • Full Power Bandwidth 1.1 GHz (typ)
  • Power Consumption 715 mW (typ)

All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

The ADC12C170 is a high-performance CMOS analog-to-digital converter capable of converting analog input signals into 12-Bit digital words at rates up to 170 Mega Samples Per Second (MSPS). This converter uses a differential, pipelined architecture with digital error correction and an on-chip sample-and-hold circuit to minimize power consumption and the external component count, while providing excellent dynamic performance. A unique sample-and-hold stage yields a full-power bandwidth of 1.1 GHz. The ADC12C170 operates from dual +3.3V and +1.8V power supplies and consumes 715 mW of power at 170 MSPS.

The separate +1.8V supply for the digital output interface allows lower power operation with reduced noise. A power-down feature reduces the power consumption to 5 mW while still allowing fast wake-up time to full operation. In addition there is a sleep feature which consumes 50 mW of power and has a faster wake-up time.

The differential inputs provide a full scale differential input swing equal to 2 times the reference voltage. A stable 1.0V internal voltage reference is provided, or the ADC12C170 can be operated with an external reference.

Clock mode (differential versus single-ended) and output data format (offset binary versus 2's complement) are pin-selectable. A duty cycle stabilizer maintains performance over a wide range of input clock duty cycles.

The ADC12C170 is pin compatible with the ADC14155, ADC11C125 and ADC11C170.

It is available in a 48-lead WQFN package and operates over the industrial temperature range of −40°C to +85°C.

The ADC12C170 is a high-performance CMOS analog-to-digital converter capable of converting analog input signals into 12-Bit digital words at rates up to 170 Mega Samples Per Second (MSPS). This converter uses a differential, pipelined architecture with digital error correction and an on-chip sample-and-hold circuit to minimize power consumption and the external component count, while providing excellent dynamic performance. A unique sample-and-hold stage yields a full-power bandwidth of 1.1 GHz. The ADC12C170 operates from dual +3.3V and +1.8V power supplies and consumes 715 mW of power at 170 MSPS.

The separate +1.8V supply for the digital output interface allows lower power operation with reduced noise. A power-down feature reduces the power consumption to 5 mW while still allowing fast wake-up time to full operation. In addition there is a sleep feature which consumes 50 mW of power and has a faster wake-up time.

The differential inputs provide a full scale differential input swing equal to 2 times the reference voltage. A stable 1.0V internal voltage reference is provided, or the ADC12C170 can be operated with an external reference.

Clock mode (differential versus single-ended) and output data format (offset binary versus 2's complement) are pin-selectable. A duty cycle stabilizer maintains performance over a wide range of input clock duty cycles.

The ADC12C170 is pin compatible with the ADC14155, ADC11C125 and ADC11C170.

It is available in a 48-lead WQFN package and operates over the industrial temperature range of −40°C to +85°C.

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* Data sheet ADC12C170 12-Bit, 170 MSPS, 1.1 GHz Bandwidth A/D Converter with CMOS Outputs datasheet (Rev. E) 19 Apr 2013
Application note Drivng HSpeed ADCs w/LMH6521 DVGA for High IF AC-Coupled Apps (Rev. A) 26 Apr 2013
User guide ADC12C170: 12-Bit, 170 MSPS Analog to Digital Converter User Guide 21 Feb 2012

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