National Semiconductor ADC12V170CISQ
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| Product attributes | Property Value |
| Manufacturer | National Semiconductor |
| Product Series | ADC12V170 |
| Packaging | Bulk | |
| Number of Bits | 12 |
| Sampling Rate (Per Second) | 170M |
| Number of Inputs | 1 |
| Input Type | Differential |
| Data Interface | LVDS - Parallel |
| Configuration | S/H-ADC |
| Ratio - S/H:ADC | 1:1 |
| Number of A/D Converters | 1 |
| Architecture | Pipelined |
| Reference Type | External, Internal |
| Voltage - Supply, Analog | 3V ~ 3.6V |
| Voltage - Supply, Digital | 1.6V ~ 3.6V |
| Features | - |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C ~ 85°C |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Grade | - |
| Qualification | - |
| Package / Case | 48-WFQFN Exposed Pad |
| Supplier Device Package | 48-WQFN (7x7) |
The ADC12V170CISQ from National Semiconductor is a high-speed 12-bit analog-to-digital converter with a maximum sampling rate of 170 MSPS. It features a single input channel and offers both LVDS and parallel output interfaces for flexible system integration. Housed in a 48-pin WFQFN package with exposed pad, it operates over -40°C to 85°C and supports external or internal voltage reference. This ADC is designed for high-bandwidth applications such as communications, radar, and medical imaging.
- Ultra-Fast 170 MSPS Sampling: Captures high-frequency signals with excellent time resolution, essential for wideband applications.
- Dual LVDS/Parallel Output: Provides design flexibility—LVDS for high-speed digital backplanes, parallel for simpler MCU interfaces.
- 12-Bit Resolution: Balances speed and accuracy, suitable for systems requiring good dynamic range without excessive data rates.
- Wide Temperature Range: Reliable operation from -40°C to 85°C for industrial and automotive environments.
- Compact WFQFN Package: Exposed pad enhances thermal dissipation, enabling sustained high-speed operation.
High-Speed Data Acquisition
The ADC12V170CISQ's 170 MSPS sampling rate and 12-bit resolution make it ideal for digitizing wideband signals in oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers, capturing fast transients with good fidelity.
Software-Defined Radio (SDR)
In SDR receivers, this ADC digitizes IF or RF signals directly, enabling flexible digital signal processing. The LVDS interface reduces noise and supports high-speed data transfer to FPGAs.
Medical Ultrasound Imaging
High-speed conversion is critical for beamforming in ultrasound systems. The 12-bit resolution and 170 MSPS rate allow precise echo signal capture, improving image quality.
Radar and LIDAR Systems
For pulsed radar and LIDAR, the ADC12V170CISQ digitizes return signals with high temporal resolution, enabling accurate range and velocity measurements.
Communications Infrastructure
In base stations and microwave links, this ADC supports direct conversion architectures, reducing component count and improving signal integrity in high-bandwidth channels.
High-Energy Physics Instrumentation
Particle detectors require fast, precise digitization of sensor pulses. The 170 MSPS sampling rate and wide temperature range make it suitable for such demanding environments.
- Q: What is the resolution of the ADC12V170CISQ?
- A: It is a 12-bit analog-to-digital converter.
- Q: What is the maximum sampling rate?
- A: The sampling rate is 170M SPS (170 MSPS).
- Q: How many channels does this ADC have?
- A: It has a single input channel.
- Q: What interface does the ADC12V170CISQ use?
- A: It supports both LVDS and Parallel output interfaces.
- Q: What is the architecture of this ADC?
- A: It uses a sample-and-hold (S/H) architecture, typical of high-speed pipeline ADCs.
- Q: What package is available?
- A: It comes in a 48-pin WFQFN package with exposed pad.
- Q: What is the resolution of the ADC12V170CISQ?
- A: It is a 12-bit analog-to-digital converter.
- Q: What is the maximum sampling rate?
- A: The sampling rate is 170M SPS (170 MSPS).
- Q: How many channels does this ADC have?
- A: It has a single input channel.
- Q: What interface does the ADC12V170CISQ use?
- A: It supports both LVDS and Parallel output interfaces.
- Q: What is the architecture of this ADC?
- A: It uses a sample-and-hold (S/H) architecture, typical of high-speed pipeline ADCs.
- Q: What package is available?
- A: It comes in a 48-pin WFQFN package with exposed pad.

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