FEATURES
Fully Differential Dual Channel Analog Inputs
103 dB Signal-to-Noise (AD1879 typ)
–98 dB THD+N (AD1879 typ)
0.001 dB Passband Ripple and 115 dB Stopband
Attenuation
Fifth-Order, 64 Times Oversampling SD Modulator
Single Stage, Linear Phase Decimator
256 3 F
Input Clock
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APPLICATIONS
Digital Tape Recorders
Professional, DCC, and DAT
A/V Digital Amplifiers
CD-R
Sound Reinforcement
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The AD1879 is a two-channel, 18-bit oversampling ADC based
on ∑∆ technology and intended primarily for digital audio applications. The AD1878 is identical to the 18-bit AD1879 except
that it outputs 16-bit data words. Statements in this data sheet
should be read as applying to both parts unless otherwise noted.
Each input channel of these ADCs is fully differential. Each
data conversion channel consists of a fifth order one-bit noise
shaping modulator and a digital decimation filter. An on-chip
voltage reference provides a voltage source to both channels stable over temperature and time. Digital output data from both
channels is time-multiplexed to a single, flexible serial interface.
The AD1878/AD1879 accepts a 256 × F
Input signals are sampled at 64 × F
input master clock.
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on switched-capacitors,
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eliminating external sample-and-hold amplifiers and minimizing
the requirements for antialias filtering at the input. With simplified antialiasing, linear phase can be preserved across the passband.
The AD1878/AD1879’s proprietary fifth-order differential
switched-capacitor modulator architecture shapes the one-bit
comparator’s quantization noise out of the audio passband. The
high order of the modulator randomizes the modulator output,
reducing idle tones in the AD1878/AD1879 to very low levels.
The AD1878/AD1879’s differential architecture provides increased dynamic range and excellent common-mode rejection
characteristics. Because its modulator is single-bit, AD1878/
AD1879 is inherently monotonic and has no mechanism for
producing differential linearity errors.
The digital decimation filters are single-stage, 4095-tap finite
impulse response filters for filtering the modulator’s high frequency quantization noise and reducing the 64 × F
output data rate to a F
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word rate. They provide linear
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single-bit
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phase and a narrow transition band that permits the digitization
of 20 kHz signals while preventing aliasing into the passband
even when using a 44.1 kHz sampling frequency. Passband
ripple is less the 0.001 dB, and stopband attenuation exceeds
115 dB.
The flexible serial output port produces data in twos-complement,
MSB-first format. Input and output signals are to TTL and
CMOS-compatible logic levels. The port is configured by pin
selections. The AD1878/AD1879 can operate in either master
or slave mode. Each 16-/18-bit output word of a stereo pair can
be formatted within a 32-bit field as either right-justified, I
compatible, or at user-selected positions. The output can also be
truncated to 16-bits by formatting into a 16-bit field.
The AD1878/AD1879 consists of two integrated circuits in a
single ceramic 28-pin DIP package. The modulators and reference are fabricated in a BiCMOS process; the decimator and
output port, in a 1.0 µm CMOS process. Separating these func-
tions reduces digital crosstalk to the analog circuitry. Analog and
digital supply connections are separated to further isolate the
analog circuitry from the digital supplies.
The AD1878/AD1879 operates from ± 5 V power supplies over
the temperature range of –25°C to +70°C.
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Reference Voltage Indefinite Short Circuit to Ground
Soldering+300°C
DIGITAL FILTER CHARACTERISTICS
MinTypMax Units
Decimation Factor64
Passband Ripple0.001dB
Stopband
48 kHz F
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Attenuation115dB
(12.288 MHz CLOCK)
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Passband021.7kHz
Stopband26.23,045kHz
44.1 kHz F
(11.2896 MHz CLOCK)
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Passband020.0kHz
Stopband24.12,798kHz
32 kHz F
(8.192 MHz CLOCK)
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Passband014.5kHz
Stopband17.52,030kHz
Other F
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Passband00.4535F
Stopband0.545863.4542F
Group Delay ([4096/2]/[64 × FS])32/F
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Group Delay Variation0µs
NOTE
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Stopband repeats itself at multiples of 64 × FS, where FS is the output word rate. Thus the digital filter will attenuate to 115 dB across the frequency spectrum
except for a range ±0.5458 × FS wide at multiples of 64 × FS.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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ORDERING GUIDE
PackagePackage
ModelTemperatureDescriptionOption
AD1878JD–25°C to +70°CCeramic DIPD-28
AD1879JD–25°C to +70°CCeramic DIPD-28
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 AD1878/AD1879 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.
REV. 0–4–
AD1878/AD1879
PIN 1
0.580 (14.73)
0.485 (12.32)
1
14
15
2
8
0.625 (15.87)
0.600 (15.24)
0.015 (0.381)
0.008 (0.204)
0.195 (4.95)
0.125 (3.18)
0.250
(6.35)
MAX
0.022 (0.558)
0.014 (0.356)
0.100
(2.54)
BSC
0.200 (5.05)
0.125 (3.18)
0.070 (1.77)
MAX
0.060 (1.52)
0.015 (0.38)
0.150
(3.81)
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SEATING
PLANE
1.565 (39.70)
1.380 (35.10)
DEFINITIONS
Dynamic Range
The ratio of a full-scale output signal to the integrated output
noise in the passband (0 kHz to 20 kHz), expressed in decibels
Group Delay Variation
The difference in group delays at different input frequencies.
Specified as the difference between largest and the smallest
group delays in the passband, expressed in microseconds (µs).
(dB). Dynamic range is measured with a –60 dB input signal
and is equal to (S/[THD+N]) + 60 dB.
Signal to (Noise + Distortion)
The ratio of the root-mean-square (rms) value of the fundamental input signal to the rms sum of all spectral components in the
passband, expressed in decibels (dB).
Signal to Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
The ratio of the rms sum of all harmonically related spectral
components in the passband to the fundamental input signal,
expressed either as a percentage (%) or in decibels (dB).
Passband
The region of the frequency spectrum unaffected by the attenuation of the digital decimator’s filter.
Passband Ripple
The peak-to-peak variation in amplitude response from equal
amplitude input signal frequencies within the passband, expressed in decibels.
Stopband
The region of the frequency spectrum attenuated by the digital decimator’s filter to the degree specified by “stopband
attenuation.”
Gain Error
With a near full-scale input, the ratio of actual output to expected output, expressed as a percentage.
Interchannel Gain Mismatch
With near full-scale inputs, the ratio of outputs of the two stereo
channels, expressed in decibels.
Gain Drift
Change in response to a near full-scale input with a change in
temperature, expressed as parts-per-million (ppm) per °C.
Pin Input/Output Pin Name Description
11I/OL
12I/OBCKBit Clock
13IS0Mode Select 0
14I64/
15IDV
16IDGNDDigital Ground
17N/CNo Connection; Do Not Connect
18IAV
19IAV
10IAGNDAnalog Ground
11IAPDAnalog Power Down
12IVINR–Right Inverting Input
13IVINR+Right Noninverting Input
14I/OREFRRight Reference Capacitor
15I/OREFLLeft Reference Capacitor
16IVINL+Left Noninverting Input
17IVINL–Left Inverting Input
18IAGNDAnalog Ground
19IAV
20IAV
21IAV
22IDV
23IDGNDDigital Ground
24I
25IS1Mode Select 1
26ICLOCKMaster Clock Input
27ODATASerial Data Output
28I/OWCKWord Clock
AD1878/AD1879 PIN LIST
RCKLeft/Right Clock
32Bit Rate Select
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SS
SS
DD
DD
SS
DD
+5 V Digital Supply
1–5 V Analog Supply
2–5 V Analog Logic Supply
1+5 V Analog Supply
2+5 V Analog Logic Supply
1–5 V Analog Supply
+5 V Digital Supply
RESETReset
Midscale Offset Error
Output response to a midscale input (i.e., zero volts dc), expressed in least-significant bits (LSBs).
Midscale Drift
Change in midscale offset error with a change in temperature,
expressed as parts-per-million (ppm) of full scale per °C.
Crosstalk
Ratio of response on one channel with a grounded input to a
full-scale 1 kHz sine-wave input on the other channel, expressed
in decibels.
Interchannel Phase Deviation
Difference in input sampling times between stereo channels, expressed as a phase difference in degrees between 1 kHz inputs.
THEORY OF OPERATION
Modulator Noise-Shaping
∑∆
The stereo, differential analog modulators of the AD1878/
AD1879 employ a proprietary feedforward and feedback archi-
tecture that passes input signals in the audio band with a unity
transfer function yet simultaneously shape the quantization
noise generated by the one-bit comparator out of the audio
band. See Figure 1. Without the ∑∆ architecture, this quantiza-
tion noise would be spread uniformly from dc to one-half the
oversampling frequency, 64 × F
. (Regardless of architecture,
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64 times oversampling by itself significantly reduces the quanti-
zation noise in the audio band if the input is properly dithered.
However, the noise reduction is only [log
64] × 3 dB = 18 dB.)
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Power Supply Rejection
With analog inputs grounded, energy at the output when a
300 mV p-p signal is applied to power supply pins, expressed in
decibels of full scale.
Group Delay
Intuitively, the time interval required for an input pulse to appear at the converter’s output, expressed in milliseconds (ms).
More precisely, the derivative of radian phase with respect to
radian frequency at a given frequency.