The AD10678 is a 16-bit, high performance, analog-to-digital
converter (ADC) for applications that demand increased SNR
levels. Exceptional noise performance and a typical signal-tonoise ratio of 80 dBFS are obtained by digitally postprocessing
the outputs of four ADCs. A single analog input and PECL
sampling clock and 3.3 V and 5 V power supplies are required.
The AD10678 is assembled using a 0.062" thick laminate board
with three sets of connector interface pads to accommodate
analog and digital isolation. Analog Devices recommends using
the FSI-110-03-G-D-AD-K-TR connector from Samtec. The
overall board fits a 2.2" × 2.8" PCB specified from 0°C to 70°C.
AD10678
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
AIN
AIN
ADC
ADC
ADC
ADC
AGND
NALO
POWER
5VA
3.3VE
AGND
CLOCK DISTRIBUTION
CIRCUIT
Figure 1.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
1. Guaranteed sample rate of 80 MSPS.
2. Input signal conditioning with optimized noise
performance.
3. Fully tested and guaranteed performance.
AD10678
14
14
DIGITAL
POST-
PROCES-
14
SING
14
DGNDDGND
DIGITAL POWERENCODE ENCODE
D
D
3.3V
OUT
OUT
0
15
OUTPUT
DATA
BITS
DRY
03376-A-001
Rev. B
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@ −6 dBFS 10 MHz I 77.5 80.5 dBFS
30 MHz I 77 80.2 dBFS
70 MHz I 76 78 dBFS
SINAD2
Analog Input 2.5 MHz I 77.2 80.3 dBFS
@ −6 dBFS 10 MHz I 77.2 80.3 dBFS
30 MHz I 76.6 79.7 dBFS
70 MHz I 74.7 77.4 dBFS
SFDR3
Analog Input 2.5 MHz I 88 97.2 dBFS
@ −6 dBFS 10 MHz I 88 97.2 dBFS
30 MHz I 84 94.2 dBFS
70 MHz I 81 91.7 dBFS
TWO-TONE4
Analog Input
@ −7 dBFS IMD
f1 = 10 MHz, f2 = 12 MHz V 96 dBFS
f1 = 70 MHz, f2 = 72 MHz V 84 dBFS
1
Analog input signal power at −6 dBFS; signal-to-noise (SNR) is the ratio of signal level to total noise (first five harmonics removed). Encode = 80 MSPS. SNR is reported
in dBFS, related back to converter full scale.
2
Analog input signal power at −6 dBFS; signal-to-noise and distortion (SINAD) is the ratio of signal level to total noise + harmonics. Encode = 80 MSPS. SINAD is
reported in dBFS, related back to converter full scale.
3
Analog input signal equals −6 dBFS; SFDR is the ratio of converter full scale to worst spur.
4
Both input tones at −7 dBFS; two-tone intermodulation distortion (IMD) rejection is the ratio of either tone to the worst third-order intermodulation product.
MAXIMUM CONVERSION RATE I 80 MSPS
MINIMUM CONVERSION RATE IV 30 MSPS
DUTY CYCLE IV 40 60 %
ENCODE INPUTS PARAMETERS
Encode Period @ 80 MSPS, t
Encode Pulse Width High @ 80 MSPS, t
Encode Pulse Width Low @ 80 MSPS, t
V 12.5 ns
ENC
V 6.25 ns
ENCH
V 6.25 ns
ENCL
ENCODE/DATA (D15:D0)
Propagation Delay, t
Valid Time, t
7.3 ns
PDL
6.7 ns
PDH
ENCODE/DATA READY1
Encode Rising to Data Ready Falling, t
Encode Rising to Data Ready Rising, t
12.6 ns
DR_F
6.4 ns
DR_R
DATA READY/DATA1
Data Ready to Data (Hold Time) t
Data Ready to Data (Setup Time) t
10 ns
H_DR
1 ns
S_DR
APERTURE DELAY, tA V 480 ps
APERTURE UNCERTAINTY (JITTER), tJ V 500 fs rms
PIPELINE DELAYS V 10 Cycles
1
Duty cycle = 50%.
≤ 10 pF, unless otherwise noted.
LOAD
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AD10678
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Table 5.
Parameter Rating
AVCC to AGND 0 V to 7 V
EVCC to AGND 0 V to 6 V
V
to DGND –0.5 V to +3.8 V
DD
Analog Input Voltage 0 V to AVCC
Analog Input Current 25 mA
Encode Input Voltage 0 V to 5 V
Digital Output Voltage –0.5 V to VDD
Maximum Junction Temperature 150°C
Storage Temperature Range Ambient –65°C to +150°C
Maximum Operating Temperature Ambient 92°C
Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings
may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress
rating only; functional operation of the device at these or any
other conditions above those indicated in the operational
section of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect
device reliability.
EXPLANATION OF TEST LEVELS
I. 100% production tested.
II. 100% production tested at 25°C and sample tested at
specified temperatures.
III. Sample tested only.
IV. Parameter is guaranteed by design and characterization
testing.
V. Parameter is a typical value only.
100% production tested at 25°C; guaranteed by design and
characterization testing for industrial temperature range; 100%
production tested at temperature extremes for military devices.
OPERATING RANGE
Operating ambient temperature range: 0°C to 70°C. See the
Thermal Considerations section.
ESD CAUTION
ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive device. Electrostatic charges as high as 4000 V readily accumulate on the
human body and test equipment and can discharge without detection. Although this product features
proprietary ESD protection circuitry, permanent damage may occur on devices subjected to high energy
electrostatic discharges. Therefore, proper ESD precautions are recommended to avoid performance
degradation or loss of functionality.
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AD10678
TEST CIRCUITS
t
ANALOG INPUT
A
NN+1
t
ENC
t
ENCL
N+2N+3
t
ENCH
N+4
N+5
N+6
ENCODE, ENCODE
DATA BITS, D[15:0]
DATA-READY
OUTPUT
ENC
ENC
Figure 4. Equivalent Encode Input
100Ω
N
N
N+1
N–10N–9N–8N–7N–6N–5
N+1
N+2
t
PDH
N+2
t
S_DR
N+3
t
PDL
t
H_DR
N+3
N+4
t
DR_R
N+4
N+5
t
N+6
DR_F
N+5
N+6
03376-A-002
Figure 2. Timing Diagram
V
AV
CH
CC
AIN
AIN
1:1
200Ω500Ω
25Ω
25Ω
BUF
AV
500Ω
CC
500Ω
BUF
V
CL
V
CH
×4
V
CL
BUF
T/H
T/H
V
REF
03376-A-003
Figure 3. Analog Input Stage
EV
CC
37.5kΩ
PECL
DRIVER
V
DD
MACROCELL
LOGIC
03376-A-004
V
DD
P
120Ω
D0–D
15
N
03376-A-005
Figure 5. Digital Output Stage
V
DD
MACROCELL
LOGIC
V
DD
P
DRY
1kΩ
N
03376-A-023
Figure 6. Data-Ready Output
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AD10678
PIN CONFIGURATIONS AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
DGND
1
D
15
3
OUT
5
D
14
OUT
7
D
13
OUT
D
OUT
D
OUT
D
OUT
D
D
DGND
OUT
OUT
AD10678
12
9
TOP VIEW
11
11
(Not to Scale)
10
13
9
15
17
8
19
NC = NO CONNECT
Figure 7. Pin Configuration P1
(See Figure 22)
DGND
2
NC
4
6
DGND
8
NC
DGND
10
NC
12
DGND
14
NC
16
18
DGND
20
DRY
03376-A-026
DGND
+3.3VD
+3.3VD
+3.3VD
DGND
DGND
DGND
DGND
+3.3VD
+3.3VD
1
3
5
7
AD10678
9
TOP VIEW
11
(Not to Scale)
13
15
17
19
10
12
14
16
18
20
2
4
6
8
DGND
D
OUT
D
OUT
D
OUT
D
OUT
D
OUT
D
OUT
D
OUT
D
OUT
DGND
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
03376-A-027
Figure 8. Pin Configuration P2
(See Figure 22)
+3.3VE
1
+3.3VE
3
5
AGND
7
AGND
AGND
AGND
AGND
ENCODE
ENCODE
AGND
AD10678
9
TOP VIEW
11
(Not to Scale)
13
15
17
19
Figure 9. Pin Configuration P3
(See Figure 22)
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
+5.0VA
+5.0VA
+5.0VA
+5.0VA
AGND
AIN
AIN
AGND
AGND
AGND
Analog Bandwidth
The analog input frequency at which the spectral power of the
fundamental frequency (as determined by the FFT analysis) is
reduced by 3 dB.
Output Propagation Delay
The delay between the 50% point of the rising edge of the
ENCODE command and the time when all output data bits
are within valid logic levels.
Aperture Delay
The delay between the 50% point on the rising edge of the
ENCODE command and the instant at which the analog input
is sampled.
Aperture Uncertainty (Jitter)
The sample-to-sample variation in aperture delay.
Differential Nonlinearity (DNL)
The deviation of any code from an ideal 1 LSB step.
Encode Pulse Width/Duty Cycle
Pulse width high is the minimum amount of time that the
ENCODE pulse should be left in Logic 1 state to achieve rated
performance; pulse width low is the minimum time that the
ENCODE pulse should be left in low state. At a given clock rate,
these specifications define an acceptable encode duty cycle.
Integral Nonlinearity (INL)
The deviation of the transfer function from a reference line
measured in fractions of 1 LSB using a best straight line
determined by a least square curve fit.
Harmonic Distortion
The ratio of the rms signal amplitude to the rms value of the worst
harmonic component.
Maximum Conversion Rate
The encode rate at which parametric testing is performed.
Minimum Conversion Rate
The encode rate at which the SNR of the lowest analog signal
frequency drops by no more than 3 dB below the guaranteed limit.
Power Supply Rejection Ratio (PSRR)
The ratio of a change in output offset voltage to a change in
power supply voltage.
Signal-to-Noise-and-Distortion (SINAD)
The ratio of the rms signal amplitude (set at 1 dB below full
scale) to the rms value of the sum of all other spectral
components, including the first five harmonics and dc. May be
reported in dBc (that is, degrades as signal level is lowered) or
in dBFS (always related back to converter full scale).
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)
The ratio of the rms signal amplitude (set at 1 dB below full
scale) to the rms value of the sum of all other spectral components, excluding the first five harmonics and dc. May be
reported in dBc (that is, degrades as signal level is lowered) or
in dBFS (always related back to converter full scale).
Spurious-Free Dynamic Range (SFDR)
The ratio of the rms signal amplitude to the rms value of the
peak spurious spectral component. The peak spurious component may or may not be an harmonic. May be reported in dBc
(such as, degrades as signal level is lowered) or in dBFS (always
related back to converter full scale).
Ratio of the rms value of either input tone to the rms value of
the worst third-order intermodulation product; reported in dBc.
Voltage Standing-Wave Ratio (VSWR)
The ratio of the amplitude of the elective field at a voltage
maximum to that at an adjacent voltage minimum.
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AD10678
THEORY OF OPERATION
The AD10678 uses four parallel, high speed ADCs in a correlation
technique to improve the dynamic range of the ADCs. The
technique consists of summing the parallel outputs of the four
converters to reduce the uncorrelated noise introduced by the
individual converters. Signals processed through the high speed
adder are correlated and summed coherently. Noise is not
correlated and sums on an rms basis.
The four high speed ADCs use a three-stage subrange architecture. The AD10678 provides complementary analog input pins,
AIN
AIN and
should swing ±0.55 V around the reference. Since AIN and
. Each analog input is centered around 2.4 V and
AIN
are 180 degrees out of phase, the differential analog input signal is
2.15 V p-p.
The analog input is designed for a 50 Ω input impedance for easy
interface to commercially available cables, filters, drivers, and so on.
The AD10678 encode inputs are ac-coupled to a PECL differential
receiver/driver. The output of the receiver/driver provides a clock
source for a 1:5 PECL clock driver and a PECL-to-TTL translator.
The 1:5 PECL clock driver provides the differential encode signal
for each of the four high speed ADCs. The PECL-to-TTL
translator provides a clock source for the complex programmable
logic device (CPLD).
The digital outputs from the four ADCs drive 120 Ω series output
terminators and are applied to the CPLD for postprocessing. The
digital outputs are added together in the complex programmable
logic device through a ripple-carry adder, which provides the
16-bit data output. The AD10678 provides valid data following
10 pipeline delays. The result is a 16-bit parallel digital CMOScompatible word coded as true binary.
THERMAL CONSIDERATIONS
Due to the high power nature of the part, it is critical that the
following thermal conditions be met for the part to perform to
data sheet specifications. This also ensures that the maximum
junction temperature (150°C) is not exceeded.
• Operation temperature (T
• All mounting standoffs should be fastened to the interface
PCB assembly with 2-56 nuts. This ensures good thermal
paths as well as excellent ground points.
•The unit rises to ~72°C (T
(0 linear feet per minute (LFM)). The minimum recommended air flow is 100 linear feet per minute (LFM) in either
direction across the heat sink (see Figure 21).
) must be within 0°C to 70°C.
A
) on the heat sink in still air
C
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
TEMPERATURE (CASE) (°C)
35
30
AIR FLOW (AMBIENT) (LFM)
Figure 21. Temperature (Case) vs. Air Flow (Ambient)
300010015050200250
03376-A-025
INPUT STAGE
The user is provided with a single-to-differential transformercoupled input. The input impedance is 50 Ω and requires a
2.15 V p-p input level to achieve full scale.
ENCODING THE AD10678
The AD10678 encode signal must be a high quality, low phase
noise source to prevent performance degradation. The clock
input must be treated as an analog input signal because aperture
jitter may affect dynamic performance. For optimum performance, the AD10678 must be clocked differentially.
OUTPUT LOADING
Take care when designing the data receivers for the AD10678.
The complex programmable logic device 16-bit outputs drive
120 Ω series resistors to limit the amount of current that can
flow into the output stage. To minimize capacitive loading, there
should be only one gate on each of the output pins. A typical
CMOS gate combined with the PCB trace has a load of approximately 10 pF. Note that extra capacitive loading increases output
timing and invalidates timing specifications. Digital output
timing is guaranteed with a 10 pF load.
ANALOG AND DIGITAL POWER SUPPLIES
Care must be taken when selecting a power source. Linear
supplies are recommended. Switching supplies tend to have
radiated components that may be coupled into the ADCs. The
AD10678 features separate analog and digital supply and
ground currents, helping to minimize digital corruption of
sensitive analog signals.
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AD10678
The +3.3VE supply provides power to the clock distribution
circuit. The +3.3VD supply provides power to the digital output
section of the ADCs, the PECL-to-TTL translator, and the CPLD.
Separate +3.3VE and +3.3VD supplies are used to prevent
modulation of the clock signal with digital noise.
The +5.0VA supply provides power to the analog sections of the
ADCs. Decoupling capacitors are strategically placed throughout
the circuit to provide low impedance noise shunts to ground. The
+5.0VA supply (analog power) should be decoupled to analog
ground (AGND), and +3.3VD (digital power) should be
decoupled to digital ground (DGND). The +3.3VE supply (analog
power) should be decoupled to AGND. The evaluation board
schematic and layout data provide a typical PCB implementation
of the AD10678. Table 8 shows the PCB Bill of Material.
ANALOG AND DIGITAL GROUNDING
Although the AD10678 provides separate analog and digital
ground pins, the device should be treated as an analog component.
Proper grounding is essential in high speed, high resolution
systems. Multilayer printed circuit boards are recommended to
provide optimal grounding and power distribution. The use of
power and ground planes provides distinct advantages. Power and
ground planes minimize the loop area encompassed by a signal
and its return path, minimize the impedance associated with
power and ground paths, and provide a distributed capacitor
formed by the power plane, printed circuit board material, and
ground plane. The AD10678 unit has four metal standoffs (see
Figure 10). MH2 is located in the center of the unit and MH1 is
located directly below analog header P3. Both of these standoffs
are tied to analog ground and should be connected accordingly on
the next level assembly for optimum performance. The two
standoffs located near P1 and P2 (MH3 and MH4) are tied to
digital ground and should be connected accordingly on the nextlevel assembly.
Table 8. PCB Bill of Material
Item Quantity Reference Designator Description
1 1 J1 Connector, 40-position header, male straight
2 1 U1 IC, LV 16-bit D-type flip-flop with 5 V tolerant I/O
3 3 L1 to L3 Common-mode surface-mount ferrite bead 20 Ω
4 3 J11 to J13 Connector, 1 mm single-element interface
5 6 P1, P2, P8 to P10, P12 Uninsulated banana jack, all metal
6 2 U5, U6 IC, 3.3 V/5 V ECL differential receiver/driver
7 1 U7 IC, 3.3 V dual differential LVPECL to LVTTL translator
8 1 R24 RES 0.0 Ω 1/10 W 5% 0805 SMD
9 19 R0 to R16, R20, R23 RES 51.1 Ω 1/10 W 1% 0805 SMD
10 1 R17 RES 18.2 kΩ 1/10 W 1% 0805 SMD
11 4 R18, R19, R21, R22 RES 100 Ω 1/10 W 1% 0805 SMD
12 17 C1, C10 to C13, C16 to C18, C23 to C26, C29 to C32 CAP 0.1 µF 16 V ceramic X7R 0805
13 6 C8, C9, C4, C15, C27, C33 CAP 10 µF 10 V ceramic Y5V 1206
14 4 J2, J3, J5, J6 Connector, SMA jack 200 Mil STR gold
15 1 A1 Assembly, AD10678BWS
16 1 AD106xx Evaluation Board GS04483 (PCB)
OTHER NOTES
The circuit is configured on a 2.2" × 2.8" laminate board with
three sets of connector interface pads. The pads are configured
to provide easy keying for the user. The pads are made for low
profile applications and have a total height of 0.12" after mating.
The part numbers for the header mates are provided in Figure 10.
All pins of the analog and digital sections are described in the
Pin Configurations and Function Descriptions section.
EVALUATION BOARD
The AD10678 evaluation board provides an easy way to test the
16-bit 80 MSPS ADC. The board requires a clock source, an
analog input signal, two 3.3 V power supplies, and a 5 V power
supply. The clock source is buffered on the board to provide a
latch, a data ready signal, and the clock for the AD10678. To use
the AD10678 data ready output to clock the buffer memory,
remove R24 (0.0 Ω) and install a 0.0 Ω resistor at R31 (DNI).
The ADC digital outputs are latched on board by a
74LCX16374. The digital outputs and output clock are available
on a 40-pin connector, J1. Power is supplied to the board via
uninsulated metal banana jacks.
The analog input is connected via an SMA connector, AIN. The
analog input section provides a single-ended input option or a
differential input option. The board is shipped in a single-ended
analog input option. Removing a ground tie at E17 converts the
circuit to a differential analog input configuration.