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Texas Instruments ADC16DV160CILQ/NOPB
- Part No.:
- ADC16DV160CILQ/NOPB
- Manufacturer:
- Texas Instruments
- Category:
- Analog to Digital Converters (ADC)
- Package:
- 68-VFQFN Exposed Pad
- Datasheet:
-
ADC16DV160CILQ/NOPB.pdf
- Description:
- IC ADC 16BIT PIPELINED 68VQFN
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Product details
Overview
ADC16DV160CILQ/NOPB from Texas Instruments is a dual-channel, 16-bit, 160 MSPS analog-to-digital converter with DDR LVDS outputs, on-chip sample-and-hold and precision reference, 1.4 GHz full-power bandwidth, and dual 1.8V/3.0V supply operation - deployed in LTE/UMTS/WiMAX base station receivers and high-IF sampling systems.
For engineers reviewing the ADC16DV160CILQ/NOPB datasheet, ADC16DV160CILQ/NOPB pinout, ADC16DV160CILQ/NOPB application, or ADC16DV160CILQ/NOPB equivalent, key selection considerations include SNR (78 dBFS @ 30 MHz), SFDR (95 dBFS @ 30 MHz), LVDS output timing compliance, dual-channel crosstalk (< −103 dBFS), and SPI-configurable input range (2.0/2.4 VPP).
Technical Context
The ADC16DV160CILQ/NOPB employs a pipelined architecture with digital error correction and on-chip automatic calibration at power-up and runtime via 3-wire SPI. Its dual-channel design features independent analog front-ends with shared clocking and separate differential inputs (VIN+I/VIN−I and VIN+Q/VIN−Q) for I/Q signal processing.
It integrates a low-jitter duty-cycle stabilizer, internal clock divider (×1 or ×2), output clock position adjustment, and fixed-pattern generation for interface validation. The DDR LVDS output stage delivers 16-bit data per channel using 32 differential pairs (D0–D15 for I and Q) plus dedicated OUTCLK±, supporting deterministic pipeline latency of 11.5 clock cycles.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 16 bits - guarantees no missing codes and supports high dynamic range signal capture in communications receivers. |
| Sampling Rate | 160 MSPS - enables direct RF sampling up to Nyquist frequency of 80 MHz, suitable for wideband IF digitization. |
| SNR @ 30 MHz | 78 dBFS (typ) - defines usable signal resolution for multi-carrier GSM/EDGE signals within noise floor constraints. |
| SFDR @ 30 MHz | 95 dBFS (typ) - ensures strong interferer rejection in dense spectral environments like cellular base stations. |
| Full-Power Bandwidth | 1.4 GHz (typ) - supports high-frequency analog input signals without amplitude roll-off, critical for >100 MHz IF sampling. |
| Total Power | 1.3 W (typ) - split across VA3.0 (612 mW/core/channel), VA1.8, and VDR (117 mW LVDS driver), enabling thermal management in compact RF modules. |
| Operating Temp | −40°C to +85°C - qualified for industrial and outdoor wireless infrastructure deployment without derating. |
Pinout & Package
ADC16DV160CILQ/NOPB uses a 68-pin VQFN package (10 mm × 10 mm × 0.8 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) with exposed thermal pad (Pin 0) requiring solder connection to ground plane for rated thermal and electrical performance.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| VIN+I / VIN−I | Differential analog input (I channel) | Accepts 2.0/2.4 VPP differential signal centered at VRM; full-scale bandwidth extends to 1.4 GHz. |
| VIN+Q / VIN−Q | Differential analog input (Q channel) | Independent I/Q path with < −103 dBFS crosstalk at 192 MHz, enabling coherent quadrature demodulation. |
| CLK+ / CLK− | Differential sampling clock input | Accepts 20–160 MHz sinusoidal clock; internal duty-cycle stabilizer tolerates 30/70% duty cycle without SNR degradation. |
| OUTCLK+ / OUTCLK− | LVDS output clock | Provides edge-aligned strobe at sampling rate; falling edge captures odd bits (D1/D3/…/D15), rising edge captures even bits (D0/D2/…/D14). |
| Dx+/Dx− (I & Q) | DDR LVDS data outputs | 32 differential pairs deliver interleaved 16-bit I and Q words; requires 100 Ω termination at receiver end. |
| VREF | Reference voltage source/input | Supplies 1.2 V internal reference (or accepts external low-noise source <10 kΩ impedance) to set input range. |
| SCLK / SDIO / CSB | 3-wire SPI interface | Enables runtime configuration of input range, clock divider, power modes, and output format (offset binary or 2's complement). |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| On-chip sample-and-hold + reference | Eliminates need for external S/H amplifier and reference buffer, reducing BOM count and layout sensitivity in RF receiver chains. |
| Dual-channel 16-bit pipeline ADC | Delivers simultaneous I/Q sampling with matched gain/phase response, essential for zero-IF and direct-conversion architectures. |
| DDR LVDS output interface | Reduces pin count vs. single-data-rate parallel outputs; enables high-speed data transfer at 160 MSPS with EMI resilience. |
| Power-down and sleep modes | Reduces total power to 4.4 mW (power-down) or 60 µW (sleep), supporting burst-mode operation in energy-constrained baseband processors. |
| Internal clock divide-by-1/2 | Allows flexible clock tree design: 160 MSPS sampling with 160 MHz input clock, or 80 MSPS with 160 MHz clock + ÷2 enabled. |
Applications
| Multi-Carrier Base Station Receiver | High-IF Sampling Receiver |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Digitizing multi-standard RF signals (LTE, UMTS, WiMAX) in macrocell BTS after band-select filtering and IF amplification. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Dual-channel ADC performs synchronous I/Q sampling at 160 MSPS to preserve phase coherence for digital downconversion and MIMO processing. Use Value: 78 dBFS SNR and 95 dBFS SFDR at 30 MHz enable detection of weak adjacent channels amid strong interferers in crowded spectrum. |
Use Scenario: Capturing 100–200 MHz IF signals from superheterodyne receivers in test equipment and radar front-ends. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: High full-power bandwidth (1.4 GHz) preserves signal integrity for wideband IF inputs without external anti-alias filtering. Use Value: Maintains 76 dBFS SNR at 197 MHz input, supporting accurate spectral analysis and modulation quality measurement. |
| Diversity Channel Receiver | Communications Instrumentation |
Use Scenario: Paired ADCs in antenna diversity paths for mobile infrastructure, where channel matching minimizes combiner loss. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Matched dual-channel architecture ensures < −103 dBFS inter-channel crosstalk and identical latency (11.5 cycles) for time-aligned processing. Use Value: Enables precise beamforming and maximal-ratio combining without calibration overhead across temperature and supply variation. |
Use Scenario: Embedded digitizer module in portable spectrum analyzers and vector signal analyzers requiring high-resolution, low-latency acquisition. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: SPI-controlled output clock positioning and fixed-pattern generation simplify system-level timing verification and jitter margin testing. Use Value: Reduces firmware development time for data capture synchronization and supports real-time FFT windowing with deterministic latency. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar dual-channel, 16-bit, high-speed ADC applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADS52J90IRGCT | 16-bit, 250 MSPS, JESD204B serial interface, no integrated reference, higher power (2.1 W), smaller 64-pin VQFN. | Targets JESD204B FPGA interfacing; lacks on-chip reference and LVDS compatibility; requires external clock cleaner. | Select when FPGA-based processing demands high-speed serial link and board space is constrained. |
| AD9653BCPZ-125 | 16-bit, 125 MSPS, parallel CMOS outputs, internal reference, 72-pin LFCSP, lower SNR (75.5 dBFS @ 30 MHz). | Designed for lower sampling rates and CMOS interfacing; no DDR LVDS; higher pin count but simpler termination. | Select for cost-sensitive, lower-speed instrumentation where LVDS complexity is unnecessary and CMOS timing margins suffice. |
Compared with ADS52J90IRGCT and AD9653BCPZ-125, ADC16DV160CILQ/NOPB uniquely balances 160 MSPS speed, integrated reference/S&H, DDR LVDS compatibility, and 1.4 GHz bandwidth - making it optimal for legacy LVDS-FPGA or ASIC-based RF receivers requiring minimal external components and deterministic latency.
Availability
ADC16DV160CILQ/NOPB is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for multi-carrier base station receivers, high-IF sampling systems, diversity channel radios, and communications instrumentation requiring stable component supply over extended production lifecycles.
Supply support for ADC16DV160CILQ/NOPB 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
Texas Instruments is a global semiconductor leader specializing in analog, embedded processing, and high-performance data converters for industrial, automotive, and communications markets.
ADC16DV160CILQ/NOPB belongs to TI's high-speed ADC portfolio designed specifically for wireless infrastructure - emphasizing low power, integrated references, and robust LVDS interfaces for immediate deployment in 4G/LTE receiver chains.
FAQ
What is the guaranteed resolution and missing-code performance of ADC16DV160CILQ/NOPB?
ADC16DV160CILQ/NOPB guarantees 16-bit resolution with no missing codes across its full operating temperature range (−40°C to +85°C). This is confirmed in the Electrical Characteristics table under "Resolution with No Missing Codes" and verified by DNL limits of +0.7/−0.2 LSB, ensuring monotonicity and full code coverage in all production units of ADC16DV160CILQ/NOPB.
Does ADC16DV160CILQ/NOPB support both offset binary and 2's complement data formats?
Yes, ADC16DV160CILQ/NOPB supports both offset binary and 2's complement output formats, selectable via SPI register configuration. This flexibility allows seamless integration with DSPs or FPGAs requiring either format without external logic translation - a feature explicitly documented in the FEATURES section and SPI register map of the ADC16DV160CILQ/NOPB datasheet.
What is the aperture jitter specification for ADC16DV160CILQ/NOPB, and how does it impact SNR?
ADC16DV160CILQ/NOPB specifies 80 fs rms aperture jitter, directly contributing to its 78 dBFS SNR at 30 MHz input. Aperture jitter dominates noise at higher input frequencies; this low value ensures SNR remains above 74.3 dBFS even at 197 MHz, meeting stringent requirements for LTE and WiMAX receiver sensitivity in ADC16DV160CILQ/NOPB deployments.
How is the analog input range configured on ADC16DV160CILQ/NOPB?
The analog input range of ADC16DV160CILQ/NOPB is configurable via SPI to either 2.4 VPP or 2.0 VPP default, based on the internal 1.2 V reference (VREF). The input full-scale range equals 2 × VREF, and changing VREF via external reference or SPI register modifies the effective range - a capability confirmed in the PIN DESCRIPTIONS and REFERENCE AND ANALOG INPUT CHARACTERISTICS sections for ADC16DV160CILQ/NOPB.
What thermal management requirements apply to ADC16DV160CILQ/NOPB?
ADC16DV160CILQ/NOPB requires soldering of the exposed thermal pad (Pin 0) to a solid ground plane to achieve rated θJA = 19.1°C/W and prevent junction temperature exceedance. Thermal resistance θJC = 1.0°C/W confirms efficient heat conduction from die to pad; failure to connect the pad risks thermal shutdown or degraded dynamic performance - a requirement emphasized in the Pin-Out diagram and Absolute Maximum Ratings for ADC16DV160CILQ/NOPB.
ADC16DV160CILQ/NOPB Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- Texas Instruments
- Series:
- -
- Package/Case:
- 68-VFQFN Exposed Pad
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Active
- Number of Bits:
- 16
- Sampling Rate (Per Second):
- 160M
- Number of Inputs:
- 2
- Input Type:
- Differential
- Data Interface:
- LVDS - Serial
- Configuration:
- S/H-ADC
- Ratio - S/H:ADC:
- 1:1
- Number of A/D Converters:
- 2
- Architecture:
- Pipelined
- Reference Type:
- External, Internal
- Voltage - Supply, Analog:
- 2.7V ~ 3.6V
- Voltage - Supply, Digital:
- 1.7V ~ 1.9V
- Features:
- Simultaneous Sampling
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 85°C
- Supplier Device Package:
- 68-VQFN (10x10)
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
ADC16DV160CILQ/NOPB FAQ
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All ADC16DV160CILQ/NOPB units undergo pre-shipment inspection (PSI). If there is an issue with ADC16DV160CILQ/NOPB, returns or replacements are accepted under the following conditions:
1.Quantity discrepancies, incorrect items, or visible external defects (such as breakage or corrosion), acknowledged by Aetrix.
2.The issue is reported within 90 days of delivery.
3.The ADC16DV160CILQ/NOPB part is unused and in its original packaging.
Return procedure for ADC16DV160CILQ/NOPB:
1.Submit a request within 90 days.
2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.
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