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T2M ADC 12bit 5Msps SAR ADC IP Core

12bit 5Msps SAR ADC IP Core

Description

This high-performance Successive Approximation Register (SAR) ADC IP Core delivers 12-bit resolution with a 5 Mega-samples-per-second (Msps) sampling rate, optimized for ultra-low power operation on a 28nm process node. Perfectly suited for advanced SoCs targeting microcontrollers, medical devices, and general-purpose applications, this IP core combines compact design with precision performance.

T2M’s portfolio of mixed-signal data converter IPs includes both ADC and DAC cores with resolutions from 6 to 14 bits, enabling seamless integration into a wide array of low-power analog and digital systems.

Features

  • Boosts Throughput: Accelerates ADC channel speed for time-sensitive signal conversion.
  • Minimized Power Usage: Tailored for power-constrained environments like portable medical or IoT devices.
  • No Calibration Required: Provides accurate charge redistribution without needing post-silicon trimming.
  • Simplified Analog Front-End: Loosens design constraints for op-amp gain, bandwidth, and offset, reducing overall system complexity.
  • Noise-Optimized: Designed to minimize both noise and energy consumption for cleaner analog-to-digital conversions.

Primary Applications

  • Medical Devices: Suitable for bio-signal acquisition and portable diagnostics.
  • Automotive Electronics: Ideal for sensor interfacing and control systems in vehicles.
  • Industrial Ethernet & Communication: Supports real-time monitoring and high-speed data transfer.
  • Microcontrollers: Enables high-resolution analog input for embedded control systems.
  • Sensor Interfaces: Accurately digitizes input from various analog sensors in compact form factors.

Integration Deliverables

  • CDL Netlist
  • Liberty Timing Files
  • Synthesizable Verilog RTL
  • Complete Datasheet
  • Integration Guidelines Document

Advantages

  • Minimal Silicon Footprint: Compact design suitable for cost-sensitive applications.
  • Low Power Architecture: Optimized for energy efficiency, ideal for battery-operated systems.
  • Process Proven: Available on mature 28nm node with excellent linearity.
  • High Integration Density: Enables complex mixed-signal SoC designs in a small area.
  • On-Chip Bandgap Reference: Ensures voltage stability and performance consistency across operating conditions.