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ISL71148M: Radiation-Tolerant 8-Channel SAR ADC for Space Applications

Renesas’ ISL71148M is a high-performance, radiation-tolerant 8-channel 14-bit SAR ADC designed for space and industrial applications. It offers exceptional precision, resilience, and flexibility with a radiation-tolerant plastic package for cost-effective reliability.

Key Features

 

  • Differential Analog Inputs: 8 buffered channels, integrated multiplexer
  • PGA: Selectable gain from 1 to 16 (bypassable)
  • Throughput: 900ksps (no PGA), 480ksps (with PGA), no data latency
  • Linearity: ±0.2 LSB DNL, ±0.4 LSB INL
  • Noise Performance: 83.2dBFS (PGA bypassed), 77dBFS (gain = 2)
  • Power Efficiency: Low-power mode for reduced dissipation
  • SPI Interface: Compatible with 2.2V to 3.6V logic
  • Radiation Tolerance:
    • TID: 30krad(Si) [M30NZ], 50krad(Si) [M50NZ]
    • SEE: SEFI < 3.1μm² at LET = 46 MeV·cm²/mg Temperature Range: –55°C to +125°C Input Bandwidth: 50MHz, input Z >1GΩ, <5pF
  • Plastic Packaging: Qualified to Renesas Rad Tolerant Screening and QCI Flow (R34TB0004EU)

Applications

 

  • Precision signal processing in space and industrial systems
  • Space systems: propulsion, payload, engine control
  • Industrial: high-end environments
  • Energy: engine control, down-hole drilling

Boards and Kits

ISL71148MNZEV1Z: Evaluation Board

  • Tests ISL71148M performance 
  • Supports AVCC 5V, DVCC 2.5V/3.3V (default 2.5V) 
  • Configurable input amplifiers and ref voltages 
  • Works with RHADC-FMCEV1Z board 

ISL71148VMREFEV1Z: Voltage Monitor Reference Design

  • High-resolution voltage monitoring 
  • Supports up to 12 power rails 
  • Used with AMD’s Versal AI Edge SoC 
  • Compact form factor 
  • Integrates with ISLVERSALDEMO3Z 

Why Choose ISL71148M?

 

The ISL71148M balances high performance with radiation tolerance for mission-critical designs. Its precision, robustness, and support tools make it ideal for harsh environments.

The plastic package offers cost-effective space-grade deployment, and it’s fully qualified to Renesas’ Rad Tolerant Screening and QCI Flow (R34TB0004EU).

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