Analog Devices Inc. AD9642BCPZ-170
- Part No.:
- AD9642BCPZ-170
- Manufacturer:
- Analog Devices Inc.
- Category:
- Analog to Digital Converters (ADC)
- Package:
- 32-WFQFN Exposed Pad, CSP
- Datasheet:
-
AD9642BCPZ-170.pdf
- Description:
- IC ADC 14BIT PIPELINED 32LFCSP
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Product details
Overview
AD9642BCPZ-170 from Analog Devices is a 14-bit, 170 MSPS analog-to-digital converter (ADC) with LVDS parallel DDR outputs, 1.8 V single-supply operation, and integrated voltage reference. It delivers 71.2 dBFS SNR at 185 MHz input and 86 dBc SFDR, targeting high-performance communications receivers requiring wide bandwidth and low power.
For engineers reviewing the AD9642BCPZ-170 datasheet, AD9642BCPZ-170 pinout, AD9642BCPZ-170 application, or AD9642BCPZ-170 equivalent, key selection criteria include sample rate matching (170 MSPS), LFCSP-32 package compatibility, LVDS output interface timing, and SNR/SFDR performance at RF input frequencies up to 305 MHz.
Technical Context
The AD9642BCPZ-170 implements a multistage differential pipelined ADC architecture with integrated error correction logic and a duty cycle stabilizer (DCS) for clock jitter resilience. Its analog front end supports 1.4–2.0 Vp-p differential input range with 2.5 pF input capacitance and 20 kΩ input resistance.
Digital interface uses a 3-wire SPI-compatible serial port (CSB, SCLK, SDIO) for register configuration and readback, while data is delivered via 14-bit DDR LVDS outputs (D0±–D13±) synchronized to DCO±. The device operates across −40°C to +85°C with thermal paddle soldered to AGND.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 14-bit - Enables high dynamic range digitization of wideband RF signals in software-defined radios and baseband receivers. |
| Max Sample Rate | 170 MSPS - Supports Nyquist sampling of IF signals up to 85 MHz or undersampling of RF bands up to 305 MHz. |
| SNR @ 185 MHz | 71.2 dBFS - Delivers >11.4 ENOB for accurate demodulation of LTE/WCDMA carriers with adjacent channel interference. |
| SFDR @ 185 MHz | 86 dBc - Ensures spurious-free capture of multi-carrier signals in diversity radio and smart antenna systems. |
| Power Consumption | 333 mW at 170 MSPS - Balances performance and thermal budget in compact, fanless communications hardware. |
| Analog Input Range | 1.75 Vp-p nominal (1.4–2.0 Vp-p) - Matches common transformer-coupled or balun-based RF front-end drive levels. |
| Digital Interface | LVDS DDR outputs with DCO - Provides noise-immune, high-speed data transfer compatible with FPGA I/O banks (e.g., Xilinx SelectIO, Intel HPS). |
Pinout & Package
The AD9642BCPZ-170 is housed in a 32-lead, 5 mm × 5 mm LFCSP package with exposed thermal paddle connected to AGND. Pin 0 (exposed paddle) is the analog ground reference and must be soldered to PCB ground plane for thermal and electrical integrity.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| VIN+, VIN− | Differential analog input | Accepts balanced RF/IF signal; 20 kΩ input resistance and 2.5 pF capacitance define anti-alias filter design requirements. |
| CLK+, CLK− | Differential clock input | Supports CMOS/LVDS/LVPECL; DCS circuit compensates for duty cycle distortion to maintain aperture jitter ≤0.1 ps rms. |
| D0±–D13± | DDR LVDS data outputs | Deliver 14-bit samples on both clock edges; require matched trace lengths and 100 Ω differential termination. |
| DCO± | Data clock output | LVDS-sourced clock aligned to data edges; used by FPGA for source-synchronous capture with <0.7 ns skew. |
| CSB, SCLK, SDIO | SPI control interface | 3-wire serial port for configuring gain, test modes, and power-down states; operates up to 25 MHz SCLK. |
| AVDD, DRVDD | Separate analog/digital supplies | Both 1.8 V; AVDD powers core and reference, DRVDD drives LVDS outputs-enables independent supply filtering. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Integrated voltage reference | Eliminates external reference IC and associated layout complexity while maintaining ±0.6 LSB INL over temperature. |
| Duty cycle stabilizer (DCS) | Compensates for clock duty cycle variation ≥40%–60%, preserving SNR performance without requiring precision clock sources. |
| Flexible power-down modes | Reduces power to 5 mW in full power-down or 50 mW in standby-critical for burst-mode or TDD system energy management. |
| Integer 1-to-8 clock divider | Accepts up to 625 MHz input clock, enabling use of lower-frequency, lower-jitter PLLs while achieving 170 MSPS sampling. |
| Pin compatibility with AD9634/AD6672 | Allows migration between 14-bit and 12-bit ADCs or reuse of existing PCB layouts for family upgrades or cost optimization. |
Applications
| Communications Receiver | Ultrasound Beamformer |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Multimode digital receiver in LTE/WCDMA base station remote radio head processing dual-band IF signals at 185 MHz. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Primary ADC digitizing 14-bit I/Q data streams with 170 MSPS sample rate and LVDS DDR output for FPGA-based digital downconversion. Use Value: 71.2 dBFS SNR and 86 dBc SFDR enable detection of weak user signals amid strong interferers in dense urban deployments. | Use Scenario: Digital beamforming module in portable ultrasound systems acquiring RF echo data from 128-channel transducer arrays. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: High-fidelity ADC capturing wideband ultrasonic echoes (2–15 MHz) with minimal quantization noise and harmonic distortion. Use Value: 1.75 Vp-p input range and 2.5 pF input capacitance simplify analog front-end design with low-noise VGA and anti-alias filtering. |
| Smart Antenna System | Software-Defined Radio (SDR) |
Use Scenario: Adaptive antenna array in 5G NR small cell using real-time direction-of-arrival estimation with multiple synchronized ADC channels. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Synchronized 14-bit ADC channel in multi-chip configuration; DCO± enables deterministic inter-channel skew <0.7 ns. Use Value: 10-cycle pipeline latency and 10 μs wake-up time support rapid reconfiguration for beam switching and MIMO feedback loops. | Use Scenario: Universal RF front end in military/commercial SDR platform supporting waveforms from HF to 3 GHz via undersampling. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Wideband ADC enabling direct RF sampling of 305 MHz signals at −1 dBFS with 69.0 dBFS SNR. Use Value: Full-power bandwidth of 1000 MHz and −152.0 dBFS/Hz input noise floor preserve signal fidelity during high-frequency undersampling. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar high-speed ADC applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| AD9642BCPZ-210 | Higher 210 MSPS sample rate; 0.35 mW/MSPS power efficiency; identical pinout and interface. | Required for wider instantaneous bandwidth (e.g., 100 MHz LTE carrier aggregation) or higher IF sampling. | Select when system demands >170 MSPS throughput and board layout allows same LFCSP-32 footprint. |
| AD9652BCPZ-170 | 16-bit resolution, same 170 MSPS; 30 mW higher power (363 mW); improved SNR (73.2 dBFS @ 185 MHz). | Better suited for high-fidelity instrumentation or radar where ENOB >12 is mandatory. | Choose for applications prioritizing dynamic range over power or cost; not pin-compatible-requires layout change. |
Compared with AD9642BCPZ-210, the AD9642BCPZ-170 offers lower power and cost for 170 MSPS systems, while AD9652BCPZ-170 trades higher resolution and SNR for increased power and non-interchangeable packaging-making AD9642BCPZ-170 optimal for cost-sensitive, thermally constrained communications designs.
Availability
AD9642BCPZ-170 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for communications infrastructure, medical ultrasound equipment, smart antenna systems, and software-defined radio platforms requiring stable component supply and industrial temperature operation.
Supply support for AD9642BCPZ-170 includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.
Manufacturer
Analog Devices, Inc. is a global leader in high-performance analog, mixed-signal, and digital signal processing semiconductors, headquartered in Norwood, MA.
The AD9642 product line delivers high-speed, high-resolution ADCs optimized for communications, instrumentation, and medical imaging-designed to replace legacy architectures with integrated features like DCS, SPI control, and LVDS DDR outputs.
FAQ
What is the maximum input frequency supported by the AD9642BCPZ-170?
The AD9642BCPZ-170 has a full-power bandwidth of 1000 MHz, enabling direct RF sampling of signals up to 305 MHz at −1 dBFS with 69.0 dBFS SNR. This makes the AD9642BCPZ-170 suitable for undersampling applications in broadband communications and spectrum monitoring systems where high-frequency signal fidelity is critical.
Does the AD9642BCPZ-170 require an external voltage reference?
No, the AD9642BCPZ-170 integrates a precision internal voltage reference, eliminating the need for external reference components. This simplifies system design, reduces BOM count, and maintains ±0.6 LSB integral nonlinearity over temperature-key for consistent ADC performance in field-deployed AD9642BCPZ-170 systems.
What is the purpose of the duty cycle stabilizer (DCS) in the AD9642BCPZ-170?
The DCS in the AD9642BCPZ-170 corrects duty cycle distortion in the input clock signal, ensuring stable aperture jitter (<0.1 ps rms) even with clocks exhibiting 40%–60% duty cycle variation. This preserves SNR and SFDR performance without requiring expensive, tightly controlled clock sources-directly benefiting AD9642BCPZ-170 implementations in cost-sensitive RF receivers.
How many pins does the AD9642BCPZ-170 package have, and what is its footprint?
The AD9642BCPZ-170 uses a 32-lead LFCSP package measuring 5 mm × 5 mm with an exposed thermal paddle. The paddle must be soldered to the PCB's analog ground plane to ensure proper thermal dissipation and electrical reference integrity-critical for maintaining the specified 71.2 dBFS SNR of the AD9642BCPZ-170 under continuous operation.
Can the AD9642BCPZ-170 interface directly with Xilinx or Intel FPGAs?
Yes, the AD9642BCPZ-170's DDR LVDS outputs (D0±–D13±) and DCO± clock are fully compatible with FPGA I/O standards including Xilinx SelectIO and Intel HPS. Its 100 Ω differential termination requirement and <0.7 ns DCO-to-data skew align with FPGA source-synchronous capture constraints-enabling robust, high-speed data acquisition in AD9642BCPZ-170–FPGA signal chains.
AD9642BCPZ-170 Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- Analog Devices Inc.
- Series:
- -
- Package/Case:
- 32-WFQFN Exposed Pad, CSP
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Active
- Number of Bits:
- 14
- 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:
- Internal
- Voltage - Supply, Analog:
- 1.7V ~ 1.9V
- Voltage - Supply, Digital:
- 1.7V ~ 1.9V
- Features:
- -
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 85°C
- Supplier Device Package:
- 32-LFCSP (5x5)
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
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