14-bit 12.5MSPS SAR ADC - Tower 65nm
The A14B12p5M is a high-performance, low-power analog-to-digital converter (ADC) intellectual property (IP) block designed for ap…
Overview
The A14B12p5M is a high-performance, low-power analog-to-digital converter (ADC) intellectual property (IP) block designed for applications requiring both high speed and power efficiency. It offers 14-bit resolution with maximum sampling rate of 12.5 megasamples per second (MS/s), making it ideal for RF communications, radar sensing, and aerospace and defense applications.
In addition, the ADC consumes less than 10 mW, ensuring low power consumption for energy constrained applications. Designed in Tower Semiconductor’s 65 nm fabrication process, the A14B12p5M delivers high performance and power efficiency.
Key features
- Resolution: 14-bits
- Sampling rate: 12.5 MS/s
- Architecture: SAR
- Input Type: Differential
- Input Bandwidth: 6.25 MHz
- Spurious-Free Dynamic Range: 69.6 dBc
- Effective Number of Bits: 10.4
- Process: TPSCo 65RFCMOS
- Node: 65 nm
- Metal Stack: 9M1F1L
- Area: 0.1 mm2
- Power: 6 mW
- Current Status: GDSII Verified
What’s Included?
- Silicon Validation Report
- Layout View (GDSII)
- Integration Support
Silicon Options
| Foundry | Node | Process | Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tower | 180nm | SL | — |
Specifications
Identity
Analog
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Frequently asked questions about ADC IP cores
What is 14-bit 12.5MSPS SAR ADC - Tower 65nm?
14-bit 12.5MSPS SAR ADC - Tower 65nm is a ADC IP core from Alphacore, Inc. listed on Semi IP Hub. It is listed with support for tower.
How should engineers evaluate this ADC?
Engineers should review the overview, key features, supported foundries and nodes, maturity, deliverables, and provider information before shortlisting this ADC IP.
Can this semiconductor IP be compared with similar products?
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