Texas Instruments ADC16DV160HFEB/NOPB

Overview

ADC16DV160HFEB/NOPB from Texas Instruments (formerly National Semiconductor) is an evaluation board designed to characterize the ADC16DV160 dual 16-bit, 160 MSPS analog-to-digital converter. It provides full access to differential analog inputs (I/Q channels), low-jitter clock interface, on-board reference circuitry, and parallel LVDS data outputs. The board enables dynamic performance validation-including SNR, SINAD, THD, SFDR, and ENOB-when used with the WaveVision5™ Data Capture Board and software.

For engineers reviewing the ADC16DV160HFEB/NOPB datasheet, ADC16DV160HFEB/NOPB pinout, ADC16DV160HFEB/NOPB application, or ADC16DV160HFEB/NOPB equivalent, this page delivers verified hardware context, functional architecture, supply and signal interface requirements, layout-aware design constraints, and OEM-grade supply support for high-speed data acquisition system development.

Technical Context

The ADC16DV160HFEB/NOPB implements a complete signal chain for the ADC16DV160 IC: dual-channel 50 Ω SMA analog inputs (J2/J3) feed transformer-coupled front-ends optimized for >70 MHz signals; a single-ended 160 MHz clock input (J4) is converted to differential via Mini-Circuits ADT1-1WT+ transformer (T4); internal reference mode is enabled; and power is delivered through four dedicated connectors (P1–P4) for 3.0 V (VA3.0/VAD3.0) and 1.8 V (VA1.8/VDR1.8) rails.

Signal integrity is maintained via 6-layer PCB stackup (L1: component, L2/L4/L5: ground, L3: power, L6: circuit), controlled-impedance routing for clock and LVDS data paths, and extensive local decoupling (0.01 µF to 10 µF ceramics + tantalums). All 70-pin ADC16DV160 device signals-including 32 LVDS data pairs, CLK±, OUTCLK±, and reference/ground pins-are routed to test points or headers (J1) for probing, monitoring, or FPGA interfacing.

Key Specifications

Availability

ADC16DV160HFEB/NOPB is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for high-speed test equipment, communications receiver prototyping, radar waveform digitization, and instrumentation requiring stable component supply and validated reference designs for dual-channel 16-bit ADCs.

Supply support for ADC16DV160HFEB/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 acquired National Semiconductor in 2011 and maintains its high-performance analog portfolio, including precision data converters and evaluation platforms.

The ADC16DV160HFEB/NOPB belongs to TI's high-speed ADC evaluation board family, engineered specifically to accelerate characterization and integration of dual-channel, wideband sampling converters into RF and IF signal chains.

FAQ

What is the primary function of the ADC16DV160HFEB/NOPB?

The ADC16DV160HFEB/NOPB is a dedicated evaluation board for the ADC16DV160 dual 16-bit, 160 MSPS analog-to-digital converter. It provides a complete, pre-assembled hardware platform-including signal conditioning, clock distribution, power regulation, and LVDS output interfacing-to enable accurate dynamic performance measurement (SNR, SFDR, ENOB) and system-level integration validation of the ADC16DV160 in real-world RF/IF applications.

Does the ADC16DV160HFEB/NOPB require external reference components?

No. The ADC16DV160HFEB/NOPB is configured to use the internal reference of the ADC16DV160 IC, eliminating the need for external reference voltage sources or supporting circuitry. This simplifies setup and ensures consistent reference conditions during evaluation, as confirmed in Section 4.2 of the official User's Guide.

Can the ADC16DV160HFEB/NOPB operate with a single-ended clock source?

Yes. The ADC16DV160HFEB/NOPB accepts a single-ended 160 MHz sinusoidal clock via SMA connector J4 and converts it to a low-jitter differential signal using the Mini-Circuits ADT1-1WT+ transformer (T4), as documented in Section 4.3 of the User's Guide. No external differential clock generator is required.

What software and host interface are needed to capture data from the ADC16DV160HFEB/NOPB?

Data capture requires the WaveVision5™ Data Capture Board connected via USB to a Windows PC running WaveVision5™ software. The ADC16DV160HFEB/NOPB interfaces directly with the WaveVision5 board (not the PC), enabling FFT analysis and dynamic parameter reporting (SINAD, THD, SFDR). Software is available from ti.com/analog/adc/wavevision5.

Is the ADC16DV160HFEB/NOPB suitable for production use or only evaluation?

The ADC16DV160HFEB/NOPB is strictly an evaluation board intended for product characterization and design verification-not for resale or end-equipment deployment. As stated in the User's Guide, it lacks compliance with EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and is not qualified for life support, safety-critical, or production environments without additional system-level validation.