e2v’s new 10-bit 2.5 Gsps analogue to digital data converter raises the bar in performance

e2v, the leading designer and manufacturer of specialised electronic components, today announces production of a 10-bit 2.5 Gsps analogue to digital converter incorporating 5GHz analogue input bandwidth for operation over the full L-band and S-band frequencies; the first in a family of pin-compatible 10-bit analogue-to-digital data converters (ADCs).

e2v’s EV10AS150ATP Series provides 10-bit 2.5 Gsps performance of 60 dB spurious free dynamic range (SFDR) and 52dB of Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR), IMD3 of 60dBc and an Effective Number of Bits (ENOB) of 8.1 bits at an unprecedented 2.5 Gsps for direct sampling in intermediate and high RF sampling applications including: high speed test instrumentation, automatic test equipment (ATE), high speed data storage, software defined radio, radar and flight simulators and wideband satellite receivers. Analogue and mixed signal designers now have the ability to process instantaneously 1GHz of IF analogue signal without the need for multiple down-conversion stages.

Thierry Gouvernel, General Manager of e2v’s Broadband Data Converters, Microprocessors & Services (BMS) business unit commented: "Availability of our qualified, in-production, 10-bit 2.5Gsps ADC adds exciting new design possibilities for design engineers coping with the challenges of improving receiver performance, while reducing system complexity and cost. We are really excited about the opportunity to premiere the EV10AS150ATP Series ADC at the International Radar Conference, RADAR’09 in Bordeaux France, from October 12th to the 16 th.”

The EV10AS150ATP Series is now available in Commercial (Ta > 0°C, TJ < 90°C) and Industrial (Ta > -40°C, TJ <110°C) grade versions in an Enhanced Ball Grid Array (EBGA) 317 pin package (25×35 mm).

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Press contact:
Sylvie Mattei, Communications Manager
Phone: +33 4 76 58 30 25, mailto:sylvie.mattei@e2v.com

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e2v

e2v’s objective is to be a global leader in the design and supply of specialised components and sub-systems that enable the world’s leading systems companies to deliver innovative solutions for medical & science, aerospace & defence, and commercial & industrial markets.

e2v is organised into four divisions:

• High performance electron devices and subsystems for applications including: defence electronic countermeasures, radiotherapy cancer treatment, radar systems, industrial heating, satellite communications amplifiers, digital television transmitters and high power RF systems.
• Advanced CCD and CMOS imaging sensors and cameras for applications including: space, science and life science imaging, industrial process control, intra-oral and panoramic dental X-ray systems and military surveillance.
• Specialist semiconductors, including logic, memory and microprocessors (in partnership with Freescale Semiconductor) for: high reliability mission-critical programmes in avionics, telecommunications and defence, sensor data acquisition, and high speed data conversion.
• A range of professional sensing products for applications including: environmental safety, x-ray spectroscopy, automotive alarm and security systems, microwave radar and safety and arming devices, fire rescue and security thermal imaging.

For the year ended 31 March 2009, e2v achieved sales of £233m and is listed on the London Stock Exchange. In October 2008 e2v acquired QP semiconductor, a leading US-based designer and supplier of specialty semiconductor components used in military and aerospace applications, establishing e2v’s first US manufacturing base.

The Company is headquartered in the United Kingdom and has approximately 1700 employees in six production facilities across Europe and North America. e2v also operates a global network of sales and technical support offices, supported by local distributors and resellers.

Further information is available from www.e2v.com