ADC12QJ1600AAV

Analog To Digital Converters (ADC) Overview

The ADC12QJ1600AAV is a quad-channel, 12-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) from Texas Instruments. It supports a maximum sampling rate of 1.6GSPS with a full-power input bandwidth of 6GHz. The device features a JESD204C serial interface supporting up to 8 SerDes lanes with baud-rates up to 17.16Gbps. Key performance metrics include an SNR of 57.4dBFS at 100MHz and an ENOB of 9.1 bits. Power consumption is specified at 477mW per channel at 1GSPS. It operates on 1.1V and 1.9V supplies within a -40°C to +85°C temperature range.

Analog To Digital Converters (ADC) Feature Summary

• Non-interleaved architecture with internal dithering for harmonic reduction
• Integrated PLL and VCO for optional internal sampling clock generation
• Timestamp input and output capabilities for pulsed systems
• SYSREF windowing functionality to simplify synchronization

Analog To Digital Converters (ADC) Applications

• Light detection and ranging (LiDAR)
• Multi-channel oscilloscopes and digitizers
• Wireless communications test equipment
• Electronic warfare (SIGINT, ELINT)

Analog To Digital Converters (ADC) Procurement Notes

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Analog To Digital Converters (ADC) Selection Notes

Select the ADC12QJ1600AAV when four independent high-speed channels are required for direct RF sampling applications. This component is suitable for systems needing a 6GHz input bandwidth and deterministic latency via JESD204C Subclass-1 support. Evaluate power budgets carefully, as the quad-channel configuration consumes approximately 477mW per channel at 1GSPS.

Analog To Digital Converters (ADC) Part Context

This component belongs to the ADC12xJ1600 family, which includes dual and single-channel variants. All devices in this series share pin-to-pin compatibility and utilize the same FCBGA-144 package. The family offers scalable performance options across different channel counts while maintaining identical resolution and maximum sampling rates.

Analog To Digital Converters (ADC) Replacement Considerations

Pin-compatible alternatives within the same family include the ADC12DJ1600AAV (dual-channel) and ADC12SJ1600AAV (single-channel). These parts share the same package footprint and electrical characteristics but differ in the number of available analog input channels.