Channel-to-Channel Matching, 1% Gain Error
90 dB Channel-to-Channel Isolation
DC-Coupled Signal Conditioning
80 dB Spurious-Free Dynamic Range
Selectable Bipolar Inputs (1 V and 0.5 V Ranges)
Integral Single-Pole Low-Pass Nyquist Filter
Two’s Complement Output Format
The AD13280 is a complete dual channel signal processing
solution including on board amplifiers, references, ADCs, and
output termination components to provide optimized system
performance. The AD13280 has on-chip track-and-hold circuitry
and utilizes an innovative multipass architecture to achieve 12-bit,
80 MSPS performance. The AD13280 uses innovative highdensity circuit design and laser-trimmed thin-film resistor networks
to achieve exceptional channel matching, impedance control,
and performance while still maintaining excellent isolation,
and providing for significant board area savings.
Multiple options are provided for driving the analog input,
including single-ended, differential, and optional series filtering.
The AD13280 also offers the user a choice of analog input
signal ranges to further minimize additional external signal
conditioning, while still remaining general purpose.
The AD13280 operates with ±5.0 V for the analog signal conditioning with a separate 5.0 V supply for the analog-to-digital
conversion, and 3.3 V digital supply for the output stage. Each
channel is completely independent allowing operation with
independent encode and analog inputs, and maintaining minimal crosstalk and interference.
The AD13280 is packaged in a 68-lead ceramic gull wing package.
Manufacturing is done on Analog Devices, Inc. MIL-38534
Qualified Manufacturers Line (QML) and components are
available up to Class-H (–40°C to +85°C). The components are
manufactured using Analog Devices, Inc. high-speed complementary bipolar process (XFCB).
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
1. Guaranteed sample rate of 80 MSPS.
2. Input signal conditioning included; gain and impedance match.
3. Single-ended, differential, or off-module filter options.
4. Fully tested/characterized full channel performance.
5. Compatible with 14-bit (up to) 65 MSPS family.
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
AMP-IN-A-1
VREF
DROUT
100 OUTPUT TERMINATORS
ENC
12
3
D9A D10A
D11A
(MSB)
AD13280
AMP-OUT-A
A–IN
A+IN
DROUTA
(LSB) D0A
D1A
D2A
D3A
D4A
D5A
D6A
D7A
D8A
AMP-IN-A-2
9
TIMING
ENC
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Maximum Conversion Rate
Minimum Conversion Rate
Aperture Delay (t
Aperture Delay Matching25°CIV12250500ps
Aperture Uncertainty (Jitter)25°CV0.3ps rms
ENCODE Pulsewidth High at Max Conversion Rate25°CIV124.756.258ns
ENCODE Pulsewidth Low at Max Conversion Rate25°CIV124.756.258ns
Output Delay (t
Encode, Rising to Data Ready, Rising DelayFullV8.5ns
1, 6
SNR
Analog Input @ 10 MHz25°CI467.570dBFS
Analog Input @ 21 MHz25°CI467.570dBFS
Analog Input @ 37 MHz25°CI463.565dBFS
1, 7
SINAD
Analog Input @ 10 MHz25°CI46769dBFS
Analog Input @ 21 MHz25°CI46568.5dBFS
Analog Input @ 37 MHz25°CI454.559dBFS
1
2
3
4
1
5
5
)25°CV1.5ns
A
)FullV5ns
OD
Amplifier unless otherwise noted.)
TestMil AD13280AZ/BZ
FullVI2, 3–2.2±1.0+2.2% FS
25°CI1–3–1.0+1% FS
FullVI2, 3–5.0±2.0+5.0% FS
MaxVI2–3.0± 1.0+3.0%
MinVI3–5±1.0+5%
FullV100MHz
FullV±1V
FullVI4, 5, 680MSPS
FullIV1220MSPS
MinII664.5dBFS
MaxII567.5dBFS
MinII664dBFS
MaxII567.5dBFS
MinII661.5dBFS
MaxII563.5dBFS
MinII663.5dBFS
MaxII567dBFS
MinII663dBFS
MaxII565dBFS
MinII653dBFS
MaxII554.5dBFS
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TestMil AD13280AZ/BZ
ParameterTempLevelSubgroupMinTypMaxUnit
SPURIOUS-FREE DYNAMIC RANGE
Analog Input @ 10 MHz25°CI47580dBFS
Analog Input @ 21 MHz25°CI46875dBFS
Analog Input @ 37 MHz25°CI45662dBFS
SINGLE-ENDED ANALOG INPUT
Passband Ripple to 10 MHz25°CV0.05dB
Passband Ripple to 25 MHz25°CV0.1dB
DIFFERENTIAL ANALOG INPUT
Passband Ripple to 10 MHz25°CV0.3dB
Passband Ripple to 25 MHz25°CV0.82dB
TWO-TONE IMD REJECTION
fIN = 9.1 MHz and 10.1 MHz25°CI47580dBc
f1 and f2 are –7 dBMinII671
f
= 19.1 MHz and 20.7 MHz25°CV477dBc
IN
f
and f2 are –7 dB
1
fIN = 36 MHz and 37 MHz25°CV460dBc
f1 and f2 are –7 dB
AVCC Supply Voltage
I (AVCC) CurrentFullI1, 2, 3310338mA
AV
Supply Voltage
EE
I (AVEE) CurrentFullI1, 2, 33849mA
DV
Supply Voltage
CC
12
12
12
I (DVCC) CurrentFullI1, 2, 33446mA
I
(Total) Supply Current per ChannelFullI1, 2, 3369433mA
CC
Power Dissipation (Total)FullI1, 2, 33.724.05W
Power Supply Rejection Ratio (PSRR)FullV0.01% FSR/% V
NOTES
1
All ac specifications tested by driving ENCODE and ENCODE differentially. Single-ended input: AMP-IN-X-1 = 1 V p-p, AMP-IN-X-2 = GND.
2
Gain tests are performed on AMP-IN-X-1 input voltage range.
3
Full Power Bandwidth is the frequency at which the spectral power of the fundamental frequency (as determined by FFT analysis) is reduced by 3 dB.
4
For differential input: +IN = 1 V p-p and –IN = 1 V p-p (signals are 180° out of phase). For single-ended input: +IN = 2 V p-p and = –IN = GND.
5
Minimum and maximum conversion rates allow for variation in Encode Duty Cycle of 50% ± 5%.
6
Analog Input signal power at –1 dBFS; signal-to-noise ratio (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.
7
Analog Input signal power at –1 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.
8
Analog Input signal at –1 dBFS; SFDR is ratio of converter full scale to worst spur.
9
Both input tones at –7 dBFS; two tone intermodulation distortion (IMD) rejection is the ratio of either tone to the worst third order intermod product.
10
Channel-to-channel isolation tested with A channel grounded and a full-scale signal applied to B Channel.
11
Digital output logic levels: DVCC = 3.3 V, C
12
Supply voltage recommended operating range. AVCC may be varied from 4.85 V to 5.25 V. However, rated ac (harmonics) performance is valid only over the range
AVCC = 5.0 V to 5.25 V.
AVCC Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 V to 7 V
Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –7 V to 0 V
AV
EE
DV
Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 V to 7 V
CC
Analog Input Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V
EE
to V
CC
Analog Input Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –10 mA to +10 mA
Digital Input Voltage (ENCODE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 to V
CC
ENCODE, ENCODE Differential Voltage . . . . . . . . 4 V max
Digital Output Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –10 mA to +10 mA
ENVIRONMENTAL
2
Operating Temperature (Case) . . . . . . . . . –40°C to +85°C
Maximum Junction Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175°C
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec) . . . . . . . . . . . . 300°C
Storage Temperature Range (Ambient) . . –65°C to +150°C
NOTES
1
Absolute maximum ratings are limiting values applied individually, and beyond
which the serviceability of the circuit may be impaired. Functional operability is not
necessarily implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for an
extended period of time may affect device reliability.
2
Typical thermal impedance for “ES” package: θJC 2.2°C/W; θJA 24.3°C/W.
TEST LEVEL
I100% Production Tested.
II 100% Production Tested at 25°C, and sample tested at
specified temperatures. AC testing done on sample basis.
III Sample Tested only.
IV Parameter is guaranteed by design and characterization
testing.
V Parameter is a typical value only.
VI 100% production tested with temperature at 25°C: sample
tested at temperature extremes.
68-Lead Ceramic Leaded Chip Carrier
10
AGNDA
11
AV
A
EE
AV
A
12
CC
13
AGNDA
AGNDA
DV
CC
NC
NC
D1A
D2A
D3A
D4A
D5A
DGNDA
14
15
16
A
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
ENCODEA
ENCODEA
D0A(LSB)
NC = NO CONNECT
PIN CONFIGURATION
(ES-68C)
AGNDA
AMP-OUT-A
AMP-IN-A-2
AMP-IN-A-1
9618765686766656463624321
274328 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42
D8A
D7A
D6A
DGNDA
AGNDA
A+IN
A–IN
AGNDA
AD13280
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
D9A
D10A
DROUTA
D11A(MSB)
AGNDB
SHIELD
AGNDB
B–IN
B+IN
AMP-OUT-B
AMP-IN-B-1
PIN 1
IDENTIFIER
SHIELD
DROUTB
D0B(LSB)
D2B
D1B
NC
NC
AGNDB
AMP-IN-B-2
60
AGNDB
59
AV
58
AV
57
AGNDB
56
ENCODEB
55
ENCODEB
54
AGNDB
53
DV
52
D11B(MSB)
D10B
51
D9B
50
49
D8B
48
D7B
47
D6B
46
D5B
45
D4B
44
DGNDB
D3B
DGNDB
B
EE
B
CC
B
CC
ORDERING GUIDE
ModelTemperature Range (Case)Package DescriptionPackage Option
AD13280AZ–25°C to +85°C68-Lead Ceramic Leaded Chip CarrierES-68C
AD13280AF–25°C to +85°C68-Lead Ceramic Leaded Chip CarrierES-68C
with Nonconductive Tie-Bar
5962-0053001HXA–40°C to +85°C68-Lead Ceramic Leaded Chip CarrierES-68C
AD13280/PCB25°CEvaluation Board with AD13280AZ
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
the AD13280 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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PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
Pin No.NameFunction
1, 35SHIELDInternal Ground Shield between Channels
2, 3, 9, 10, 13, 16AGNDAA Channel Analog Ground. A and B grounds should be connected as close to
the device as possible.
4A–INInverting Differential Input (Gain = 1).
5A+INNoninverting Differential Input (Gain = 1).
6AMP-OUT-ASingle-Ended Amplifier Output (Gain = 2).
7AMP-IN-A-1Analog Input for A Side ADC (Nominally ±0.5 V).
8AMP-IN-A-2Analog Input for A Side ADC (Nominally ±1.0 V).
11AV
12AV
14ENCODEAComplement of Encode; Differential Input.
15ENCODEAEncode Input; Conversion Initiated on Rising Edge.
17DV
18, 19, 37, 38NCNo Connect.
20–25, 28–33D0A–D11ADigital Outputs for ADC A. D0 (LSB).
26, 27DGNDAA Channel Digital Ground.
34DROUTAData Ready A Output.
36DROUTBData Ready B Output.
39–42, 45–52D0B–D11BDigital Outputs for ADC B. D0 (LSB).
43, 44DGNDBB Channel Digital Ground.
53DV
54, 57, 60, 61, 67, 68AGNDBB Channel Analog Ground. A and B grounds should be connected as close to the
55ENCODEBEncode Input; Conversion Initiated on Rising Edge.
56ENCODEBComplement of Encode; Differential Input.
58AV
59AV
62AMP-IN-B-2Analog Input for B Side ADC (Nominally ±1.0 V).
63AMP-IN-B-1Analog Input for B Side ADC (Nominally ±0.5 V).
64AMP-OUT-BSingle-Ended Amplifier Output (Gain = 2).
65B+INNoninverting Differential Input (Gain = 1).
66B–INInverting Differential Input (Gain = 1).
AA Channel Analog Negative Supply Voltage (Nominally –5.0 V or –5.2 V).
EE
AA Channel Analog Positive Supply Voltage (Nominally 5.0 V).
CC
AA Channel Digital Positive Supply Voltage (Nominally 5.0 V/ 3.3 V).
CC
BB Channel Digital Positive Supply Voltage (Nominally 5.0 V/ 3.3 V).
CC
device as possible.
BB Channel Analog Positive Supply Voltage (Nominally 5.0 V).
CC
BB Channel Analog Negative Supply Voltage (Nominally –5.0 V or –5.2 V).
EE
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–Typical Performance Characteristics
dB
–100
–110
–120
–130
dB
–100
–110
–120
–130
–10
–20
–30
–40
–50
–60
–70
–80
–90
–10
–20
–30
–40
–50
–60
–70
–80
–90
0
3
2
0
51015202530
4
FREQUENCY – MHz
TPC 1. Single Tone @ 5 MHz
0
0
51015202530
FREQUENCY – MHz
ENCODE = 80MSPS
A
= 5MHz (–1dBFS)
IN
SNR = 69.4dBFS
SFDR = 81.9dBc
5
6
3540
ENCODE = 80MSPS
A
= 18MHz (–1dBFS)
IN
SNR = 69.79dBFS
SFDR = 76.81dBc
3540
dB
–100
–110
–120
–130
dB
–100
–110
–120
–130
0
–10
–20
–30
–40
–50
–60
–70
–80
–90
0
51015202530
FREQUENCY – MHz
TPC 4. Single Tone @ 10 MHz
0
–10
ENCODE = 80MSPS
A
= 37MHz (–1dBFS)
–20
–30
–40
–50
–60
–70
–80
–90
IN
SNR = 68.38dBFS
SFDR = 57.81dBc
2
6
4
0
51015202530
FREQUENCY – MHz
ENCODE = 80MSPS
A
= 10MHz (–1dBFS)
IN
SNR = 69.19dBFS
SFDR = 79.55dBc
3
2
6
5
3
5
4
3540
3540
TPC 2. Single Tone @ 18 MHz
0
–10
–20
–30
–40
–50
–60
dB
–70
–80
–90
–100
–110
–120
–130
0
51015202530
FREQUENCY – MHz
TPC 3. Two Tone @ 9 MHz/10 MHz
ENCODE = 80MSPS
A
= 9MHz AND
IN
10MHz (–7dBFS)
SFDR = 82.77dBc
3540
TPC 5. Single Tone @ 37 MHz
0
ENCODE = 80MSPS
A
IN
20MHz (–7dBFS)
SFDR = 74.41dBc
dB
–10
–20
–30
–40
–50
–60
–70
–80
–90
–100
–110
–120
–130
0
51015202530
FREQUENCY – MHz
TPC 6. Two Tone @ 19 MHz/20 MHz
= 19MHz AND
3540
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3.0
–3
ENCODE = 80MSPS
INL MAX = 0.562 CODES
INL MIN = 0.703 CODES
–2
0
2
3
1
–1
0
5121024 1536 2048 2560 3072 3584 4096
LSB
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
LSB
0.5
–0.5
–1.0
–1
–2
–3
–4
–5
dBFS
–6
–7
–8
–9
–10
ENCODE = 80MSPS
DNL MAX = 0.688 CODES
DNL MIN = 0.385 CODES
0
1024 1536 2048 2560 3072 3584 4096
512
0
TPC 7. Differential Nonlinearity
0
6.0 8.5 11.0 13.5 16.0 18.5 21.0 23.5 26.0
3.5
1.0
FREQUENCY – MHz
ENCODE = 80MSPS
ROLL-OFF = 0.0459dB
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TPC 9. Integral Nonlinearity
TPC 8. Passband Ripple to 25 MHz
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DEFINITION OF SPECIFICATIONS
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.
Aperture Delay
The delay between a differential crossing of ENCODE and
ENCODE command and the instant at which the analog input
is sampled.
Aperture Uncertainty (Jitter)
The sample-to-sample variation in aperture delay.
Differential Analog Input Resistance, Differential Analog
Input Capacitance, and Differential Analog Input Impedance
The real and complex impedances measured at each analog
input port. The resistance is measured statically and the capacitance and differential input impedances are measured with a
network analyzer.
Differential Analog Input Voltage Range
The peak-to-peak differential voltage that must be applied to the
converter to generate a full-scale response. Peak differential
voltage is computed by observing the voltage from the other pin,
which is 180 degrees out of phase. Peak-to-peak differential is
computed by rotating the inputs phase 180 degrees and taking
the peak measurement again. The difference is then computed
between both peak measurements.
Differential Nonlinearity
The deviation of any code from an ideal 1 LSB step.
Encode Pulsewidth/Duty Cycle
Pulsewidth high is the minimum amount of time that the
ENCODE pulse should be left in Logic “1” state to achieve
rated performance; pulsewidth low is the minimum time
ENCODE pulse should be left in low state. At a given clock
rate, these specs define an acceptable Encode duty cycle.
Harmonic Distortion
The ratio of the rms signal amplitude to the rms value of the
worst harmonic component.
Integral Nonlinearity
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.
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.
Maximum Conversion Rate
The encode rate at which parametric testing is performed.
Output Propagation Delay
The delay between a differential crossing of ENCODE and
ENCODE command and the time when all output data bits are
within valid logic levels.
Overvoltage Recovery Time
The amount of time required for the converter to recover to
0.02% accuracy after an analog input signal of the specified
percentage of full scale is reduced to midscale.
Power Supply Rejection Ratio
The ratio of a change in input 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 harmonics but excluding dc. May be reported
in dB (i.e., degrades as signal level is lowered) or in dBFS
(always related back to converter full scale).
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (without Harmonics)
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 dB (i.e., degrades as signal level is lowered) or in dBFS
(always related back to converter full scale).
Spurious-Free Dynamic Range
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 a harmonic.
Transient Response
The time required for the converter to achieve 0.02% accuracy
when a one-half full-scale step function is applied to the analog input.
Two-Tone Intermodulation Distortion Rejection
The ratio of the rms value of either input tone to the rms value
of the worst third order intermodulation product; reported in dBc.
A
ENC, ENC
D[11:0]
DRY
t
A
N
IN
t
ENC
N
N+1
N+2
ENCH
N+1
t
ENCL
N+2N+3N+4
t
E_DR
t
N–3N–2N–1N
N+3
N+4
t
OD
Figure 1. Timing Diagram
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ENCODE
AMP-IN-X-1
AMP-IN-X-2
100
TO AD8037
100
Figure 2. Single-Ended Input Stage
LOADS
AV
AV
CC
CC
10k
10k
LOADS
AV
CC
10k
10k
Figure 3. ENCODE Inputs
DV
CC
CURRENT MIRROR
DV
CC
V
REF
DR OUT
CURRENT MIRROR
Figure 4. Digital Output Stage
DV
CC
CURRENT MIRROR
THEORY OF OPERATION
The AD13280 is a high-dynamic range 12-bit, 80 MHz pipeline
delay (three pipelines) analog-to-digital converter. The custom
analog input section provides input ranges of 1 V and 2 V p-p
and input impedance configurations of 50 Ω, 100 Ω, and 200 Ω.
The AD13280 employs four monolithic ADI components per
channel (AD8037, AD8138, AD8031, and a custom ADC IC),
along with multiple passive resistor networks and decoupling
AV
CC
capacitors to fully integrate a complete 12-bit analog-to-digital
converter.
ENCODE
In the single-ended input configuration the input signal is passed
through a precision laser trimmed resistor divider allowing
the user to externally select operation with a full-scale signal of
±0.5 V, or ±1.0 V by choosing the proper input terminal for the
application. The result of the resistor divider is to apply a fullscale input approximately 0.4 V to the noninverting input of the
internal AD8037 amplifier.
The AD13280 analog input includes an AD8037 amplifier featuring an innovative architecture that maximizes the dynamic range
capability on the amplifiers’ inputs and outputs. The AD8037
amplifier provides a high input impedance and gain for driving
the AD8138 in a single-ended to differential amplifier configuration. The AD8138 has a –3 dB bandwidth at 300 MHz and
delivers a differential signal with the lowest harmonic distortion
available in a differential amplifier. The AD8138 differential
outputs help balance the differential inputs to the custom ADC
maximizing the performance of the device.
The AD8031 provides the buffer for the internal reference analogto-digital converter. The internal reference voltage of the custom
ADC is designed to track the offsets and drifts and is used to
ensure matching over an extended temperature range of operation.
The reference voltage is connected to the output common-mode
input on the AD8138. This reference voltage sets the output
common mode on the AD8138 at 2.4 V, which is the midsupply
level for the ADC.
The custom ADC has complementary analog input pins, AIN
and AIN. Each analog input is centered at 2.4 V and should
swing ±0.55 V around this reference. Since AIN and AIN are
180 degrees out of phase, the differential analog input signal is
2.2 V peak-to-peak. Both analog inputs are buffered prior to the
first track-and-hold.
The custom ADC digital outputs drive 100 Ω series resistors (Figure 5). The result is a 12-bit parallel digital CMOS-compatible
word, coded as two’s complement.
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CC
V
REF
CURRENT MIRROR
100
Figure 5. Digital Output Stage
D0–D11
USING THE SINGLE-ENDED INPUT
The AD13280 has been designed with the user’s ease of operation in mind. Multiple input configurations have been included
on-board to allow the user a choice of input signal levels and
input impedance. The standard inputs are ±0.5 V and 1.0 V.
The user can select the input impedance of the AD13280 on any
input by using the other inputs as alternate locations for the
GND. The following chart summarizes the impedance options
available at each input location.
AMP-IN-X-1 = 100 Ω when AMP-IN-X-2 is open.
AMP-IN-X-1 = 50 Ω when AMP-IN-X-2 is shorted to GND.
AMP-IN-X-2 = 200 Ω when AMP-IN-X-1 is open.
Each channel has two analog inputs AMP-IN-A-1 and AMPIN-A-2 or AMP-IN-B-1 and AMP-IN-B-2. Use AMP-IN-A-1
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or AMP-IN-B-1 when an input of ±0.5 V full scale is desired. Use
AMP-IN-A-2 or AMP-IN-B-2 when ±1 V full scale is desired.
Each channel has an AMP-OUT which must be tied to either a
noninverting or inverting input of a differential amplifier with the
remaining input grounded. For example, Side A, AMP-OUT-A
(Pin 6) must be tied to A+IN (Pin 5) with A–IN (Pin 5) tied to
ground for noninverting operation or AMP-OUT-A (Pin 6) tied
to A–IN (Pin 4) with A+IN (Pin 5) tied to ground for inverting
operation.
USING THE DIFFERENTIAL INPUT
Each channel of the AD13280 was designed with two optional
differential inputs, A+IN, A–IN and B+IN, B–IN. The inputs
provide system designers with the ability to bypass the AD8037
amplifier and drive the AD8138 directly. The AD8138 differential ADC driver can be deployed in either a single-ended or
differential input configuration. The differential analog inputs
have a nominal input impedance of 620 Ω and nominal fullscale input range of 1.2 V p-p. The AD8138 amplifier drives a
differential filter and the custom analog-to-digital converter. The
differential input configuration provides the lowest even-order
harmonics and signal-to-noise (SNR) performance improvement
of up to 3 dB (SNR = 73 dBFS). Exceptional care was taken in
the layout of the differential input signal paths. The differential
input transmission line characteristics are matched and balanced.
Equal attention to system level signal paths must be provided in
order to realize significant performance improvements.
APPLYING THE AD13280
Encoding the AD13280
The AD13280 encode signal must be a high quality, extremely
low phase noise source, to prevent degradation of performance.
Maintaining 12-bit accuracy at 80 MSPS places a premium on
encode clock phase noise. SNR performance can easily degrade
3 dB to 4 dB with 37 MHz input signals when using a high-jitter
clock source. See Analog Devices’ Application Note AN-501,
“Aperture Uncertainty and ADC System Performance” for
complete details. For optimum performance, the AD13280 must
be clocked differentially. The encode signal is usually ac-coupled
into the ENCODE and ENCODE pins via a transformer or
capacitors. These pins are biased internally and require no additional bias.
Shown below is one preferred method for clocking the AD13280.
The clock source (low jitter) is converted from single-ended to
differential using an RF transformer. The back-to-back Schottky
diodes across the transformer secondary limit clock excursions
into the AD13280 to approximately 0.8 V p-p differential. This
helps prevent the large voltage swings of the clock from feeding
through to the other portions of the AD13280, and limits the
noise presented to the ENCODE inputs. A crystal clock oscillator
can also be used to drive the RF transformer if an appropriate
limited resistor (typically 100 Ω) is placed in the series with
the primary.
CLOCK
SOURCE
0.1F
100
T1-4T
ENCODE
AD13280
HSMS2812
DIODES
ENCODE
If a low jitter ECL/PECL clock is available, another option is to
ac-couple a differential ECL/PECL signal to the encode input
pins as shown below. A device that offers excellent jitter performance is the MC100LVEL16 (or same family) from Motorola.
VT
ECL/
PECL
0.1F
0.1F
VT
ENCODE
AD13280
ENCODE
Figure 7. Differential ECL for Encode
Jitter Consideration
The signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) for any ADC can be predicted.
When normalized to ADC codes, Equation 1 accurately predicts
the SNR based on three terms. These are jitter, average DNL
error, and thermal noise. Each of these terms contributes to the
noise within the converter.
/
12
ε
+
1
()
SNRft
=×
f
ANALOG
t
J RMS
20
–log()
= analog input frequency
= rms jitter of the encode (rms sum of encode
+×××+
π
2
N
2
ANALOGRMS
V
NOISE RMS
2
J
2
N
2
(1)
source and internal encode circuitry)
ε= average DNL of the ADC (typically 0.50 LSB)
N= Number of bits in the ADC
V
NOISE RMS
= V rms noise referred to the analog input of the
ADC (typically 5 LSB)
For a 12-bit analog-to-digital converter like the AD13280, aperture jitter can greatly affect the SNR performance as the analog
frequency is increased. The chart below shows a family of curves
that demonstrates the expected SNR performance of the AD13280
as jitter increases. The chart is derived from the above equation.
For a complete discussion of aperture jitter, please consult Analog Devices’ Application Note AN-501, “Aperture Uncertainty
and ADC System Performance.”
Care should be taken when selecting a power source. Linear supplies are strongly recommended. Switching supplies tend to have
radiated components that may be “received” by the AD13280.
Each of the power supply pins should be decoupled as closely as
possible to the package, using 0.1 µF chip capacitors.
The AD13280 has separate digital and analog power supply
pins. The analog supplies are denoted AV
supply pins are denoted DV
. AVCC and DVCC should be
CC
and the digital
CC
separate power supplies because the fast digital output swings
can couple switching current back into the analog supplies.
Note that AV
is specified for DV
must be held within 5% of 5 V. The AD13280
CC
= 3.3 V as this is a common supply for
CC
digital ASICs.
Output Loading
Care must be taken when designing the data receivers for the
AD13280. The digital outputs drive an internal series resistor
(e.g., 100 Ω) followed by a gate like 75LCX574. To minimize
capacitive loading, there should be only one gate on each output
pin. An example of this is shown in the evaluation board schematic shown in Figure 9. The digital outputs of the AD13280
have a constant output slew rate of 1 V/ns. A typical CMOS
gate combined with a PCB trace will have a load of approximately 10 pF. Therefore, as each bit switches, 10 mA (10 pF ×
1 V ÷ 1 ns) of dynamic current per bit will flow in or out of the
device. A full-scale transition can cause up to 120 mA (12 bits ×
10 mA/bit) of transient current through the output stages.
These switching currents are confined between ground and the
pin. Standard TTL gates should be avoided since they
DV
CC
can appreciably add to the dynamic switching currents of the
AD13280. It should also be noted that extra capacitive loading
will increase output timing and invalidate timing specifications.
Digital output timing is guaranteed with 10 pF loads.
LAYOUT INFORMATION
The schematic of the evaluation board (Figure 10) represents a
typical implementation of the AD13280. The pinout of the
AD13280 is very straightforward and facilitates ease of use and
the implementation of high-frequency/high-resolution design
practices. It is recommended that high-quality ceramic chip
capacitors be used to decouple each supply pin to ground directly
at the device. All capacitors can be standard high-quality ceramic
chip capacitors.
Care should be taken when placing the digital output runs.
Because the digital outputs have such a high slew rate, the
capacitive loading on the digital outputs should be minimized.
Circuit traces for the digital outputs should be kept short and
connect directly to the receiving gate. Internal circuitry buffers
the outputs of the ADC through a resistor network to eliminate
the need to externally isolate the device from the receiving gate.
EVALUATION BOARD
The AD13280 evaluation board (Figure 9) is designed to
provide optimal performance for evaluation of the AD13280
analog-to-digital converter. The board encompasses everything
needed to ensure the highest level of performance for evaluating
the AD13280. The board requires an analog input signal, encode
clock, and power supply inputs. The clock is buffered on-board
to provide clocks for the latches. The digital outputs and out
clocks are available at the standard 40-pin connectors J1 and J2.
Power to the analog supply pins is connected via banana jacks.
The analog supply powers the associated components and the
analog section of the AD13280. The digital outputs of the
AD13280 are powered via banana jacks with 3.3 V. Contact the
factory if additional layout or applications assistance is required.
REV. 0
Figure 9. Evaluation Board Mechanical Layout
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AD13280
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