What is 12-bit, 400 MSPS SAR ADC - TSMC 12nm FFC?
12-bit, 400 MSPS SAR ADC - TSMC 12nm FFC is a ADC IP core from Alphacore, Inc. listed on Semi IP Hub. It is listed with support for tsmc.
Vendor:
Alphacore, Inc.
Category:
ADC
12-bit, 400 MSPS SAR ADC - TSMC 12nm FFC
The A12B400M is a low-power, high-speed analog to digital converter (ADC) intellectually property (IP) design block.
Overview
The A12B400M is a low-power, high-speed analog to digital converter (ADC) intellectually property (IP) design block. It is a hybrid successive approximation register (SAR) ADC, with 12-bit resolution, and a sampling speed of 400 mega samples per second (MSPS).
The A12B400M is a unique solution that provides the dual benefit of reaching a high bandwidth while maintaining an exceptionally low power consumption (< 5 mW), making it a perfect fit for designs with low power and high-performance requirements.
The advanced IP block has been designed and verified for the TSMC 12nm (FFC) fabrication process.
Key features
- 12-bit Resolution
- 400 MSPS Sampling Rate
- 1 GHz Input Bandwidth
- Differential voltage input
- 4.2 mW Power
- Dynamic Performance:
- SFDR: 71.50 dBc
- ENOB: 9.3
- Designed in TSMC 12 nm FFC
- 0.8 V analog and digital supplies
- Area: 250 um x 100 um (ADC core), 0.025 mm2
- with digital logic
- Integrated background calibration
- Maturity: GDSII Available
Benefits
- The A12B400M is a unique solution that provides the dual benefit of reaching a high performance, while maintaining low power consumption of 4.2 mW, making it a perfect fit for designs with low power and high efficiency requirements.
- The advanced IP block has been designed for the TSMC 12nm FFC process to provide superior performance/power specifications.
Applications
- High Performance Data Acquisition
- Test and Measurement Instrumentation
- Wideband Communications and Networking
- Microwave Receivers
- Software-Defined Radio
- Communication Instrumentation
- Radar
What’s Included?
- Silicon Validation Report
- Layout View (GDSII)
- Integration Support
Silicon Options
| Foundry | Node | Process | Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSMC | 12nm | FFC | — |
Specifications
Identity
Part Number
A12B400M-TS12
Vendor
Alphacore, Inc.
Type
Silicon IP
Analog
Resolution bits
12 Bit
Files
Note: some files may require an NDA depending on provider policy.
Provider
HQ:
USA
Frequently asked questions about ADC IP cores
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