Texas Instruments ADC16V130EB/NOPB

Overview

ADC16V130EB/NOPB from Texas Instruments is an evaluation board designed to support the ADC16V130 - a 16-bit, 130 MSPS analog-to-digital converter - with differential clock input, parallel LVDS digital output (18 pairs), and factory-optimized analog input network for signals below 160 MHz. It enables high-fidelity data capture for RF sampling and communications test systems.

For engineers reviewing the ADC16V130EB/NOPB datasheet, ADC16V130EB/NOPB pinout, ADC16V130EB/NOPB application, or ADC16V130EB/NOPB equivalent, this board provides validated signal integrity paths, jumper-configurable power modes (normal/sleep/power-down), selectable output data format (offset binary or 2's complement), and compatibility only with WaveVision 5.1 Digital Interface hardware for synchronized acquisition.

Technical Context

The ADC16V130EB/NOPB implements a complete reference design for the ADC16V130 IC, including Mini-Circuits ADT1-1WT+ flux transformer for single-ended-to-differential clock conversion and MA/COM MABACT0040 transmission line transformers for analog input conditioning. It uses internal 1.2 V reference and delivers 16-bit parallel LVDS output across 36 lines (16 data + OUTCLK± + OR±).

Power is supplied via a +5 V, 500 mA green terminal block; analog input is routed through a 22 pF/10 pF low-pass network optimized for <160 MHz, while clock path includes optional Trilithic tunable bandpass filtering to suppress broadband noise and achieve datasheet-grade SNR performance.

Key Specifications

Availability

ADC16V130EB/NOPB is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for RF instrumentation, high-speed data acquisition, communications receiver prototyping, and ADC characterization requiring stable component supply and traceable evaluation hardware.

Supply support for ADC16V130EB/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 company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, delivering analog, embedded processing, and high-performance data converter solutions for industrial, automotive, and communications markets.

The ADC16V130EB/NOPB belongs to TI's high-speed data converter evaluation platform family, engineered to accelerate validation of precision RF-sampling ADCs in demanding test and measurement applications.

FAQ

What is the primary function of the ADC16V130EB/NOPB?

The ADC16V130EB/NOPB is an evaluation board purpose-built to demonstrate and validate the performance of the ADC16V130 - a 16-bit, 130 MSPS analog-to-digital converter. It provides fully implemented clock conditioning, analog input network, LVDS output interface, and jumper-based configuration for power mode and data format, enabling immediate lab-level testing without custom PCB development. The ADC16V130EB/NOPB itself contains no active conversion circuitry beyond supporting components.

Which data acquisition hardware is compatible with the ADC16V130EB/NOPB?

The ADC16V130EB/NOPB is compatible exclusively with National Semiconductor's (now TI) WaveVision 5.1 Signal Path Digital Interface Board, connected via the FutureBus connector. It is explicitly incompatible with WaveVision 4.x hardware or any non-WaveVision platforms. The ADC16V130EB/NOPB requires the WaveVision 5.1 firmware and software stack to configure, reset, and capture digitized output - no generic logic analyzer or FPGA-based capture is supported out-of-box.

How is the analog input network configured on the ADC16V130EB/NOPB?

The ADC16V130EB/NOPB ships with its analog input network optimized for frequencies below 160 MHz, using a 22 pF differential capacitor and dual 10 pF shunt capacitors to ground - forming a passive low-pass filter with ~160 MHz corner frequency. This configuration matches the ADC16V130's datasheet test conditions. To extend usable bandwidth, users must manually modify capacitor values per Figure 4 in the user's guide; no onboard switches or jumpers adjust this network.

What power requirements does the ADC16V130EB/NOPB have?

The ADC16V130EB/NOPB requires a regulated +5 V DC supply capable of delivering up to 500 mA, delivered through the green two-pin terminal block labeled "+5V" on the board edge. TI explicitly warns against using switching power supplies due to noise sensitivity; linear supplies are mandatory. The board draws power solely for biasing, signal conditioning, and level-shifting - the ADC16V130 IC itself is powered through its dedicated supply pins, not the evaluation board's regulator.

Can the ADC16V130EB/NOPB operate with single-ended clock input?

Yes - the ADC16V130EB/NOPB supports both differential and single-ended clock inputs via the CLK_DF jumper (positions 1–2, 3–4, 5–6, or 7–8). In single-ended mode (jumper positions 5–6 or 7–8), the board routes the signal directly to the ADC16V130's CLK+ pin while leaving CLK− unterminated; however, TI strongly recommends differential operation for optimal jitter performance and SNR, as single-ended mode degrades noise floor by increasing susceptibility to common-mode noise.