SNR = 64.9 dBFS @ fIN up to 70 MHz @ 250 MSPS
ENOB of 10.4 @ f
SFDR = −79 dBc @ f
Excellent linearity
DNL = ±0.3 LSB typical
INL = ±0.5 LSB typical
LVDS at 250 MSPS (ANSI-644 levels)
700 MHz full power analog bandwidth
On-chip reference, no external decoupling required
Integrated input buffer and track-and-hold
Low power dissipation
434 mW @ 250 MSPS—LVDS SDR mode
400 mW @ 250 MSPS—LVDS DDR mode
Programmable input voltage range
1.0 V to 1.5 V, 1.25 V nominal
1.8 V analog and digital supply operation
Selectable output data format (offset binary, twos
Wireless and wired broadband communications
Cable reverse path
Communications test equipment
Radar and satellite subsystems
Power amplifier linearization
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The AD9230 is a 12-bit monolithic sampling analog-to-digital
converter optimized for high performance, low power, and ease
of use. The product operates at up to a 250 MSPS conversion
rate and is optimized for outstanding dynamic performance in
wideband carrier and broadband systems. All necessary
functions, including a track-and-hold (T/H) and voltage
reference, are included on the chip to provide a complete signal
conversion solution.
The ADC requires a 1.8 V analog voltage supply and a
differential clock for full performance operation. The digital
outputs are LVDS (ANSI-644) compatible and support either
twos complement, offset binary format, or Gray code. A data
clock output is available for proper output data timing.
Fabricated on an advanced CMOS process, the AD9230 is
available in a 56-lead LFCSP, specified over the industrial
temperature range (−40°C to +85°C).
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
1. High Performance—Maintains 64.9 dBFS SNR @ 250 MSPS
with a 70 MHz input.
2. Low Power—Consumes only 434 mW @ 250 MSPS.
3. Ease of Use—LVDS output data and output clock signal
allow interface to current FPGA technology. The on-chip
reference and sample and hold provide flexibility in system
design. Use of a single 1.8 V supply simplifies system
power supply design.
4. Serial Port Control—Standard serial port interface supports
various product functions, such as data formatting, disabling
the clock duty cycle stabilizer, power-down, gain adjust,
and output test pattern generation.
5. Pin-Compatible Family—10-bit pin-compatible family
offered as AD9211.
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Offset Error 25°C 4.2 4.3 4.5 mV
Full −12 12 −12 12 −12 12 mV
Gain Error 25°C 0.89 1.0 1.1 mV
Full −1.5 3.5 −1.5 3.5 −1.5 3.5 % FS
Differential Nonlinearity 25°C ±0.3 ±0.3 ±0.3 LSB
(DNL) Full −0.5 0.5 −0.5 0.5 −0.6 0.6 LSB
Integral Nonlinearity (INL) 25°C ±0.5 ±0.4 ±0.5 LSB
Full −0.75 0.75 −0.75 0.75 −1.0 +1.0 LSB
TEMPERATURE DRIFT
Offset Error Full
Gain Error Full 0.019 0.021 0.018 %/°C
ANALOG INPUTS (VIN+, VIN−)
Differential Input Voltage Range2Full 0.98 1.25 1.5 0.98 1.25 1.5 0.98 1.25 1.5 V p-p
Input Common-Mode Voltage Full 1.4 1.4 1.4 V
Input Resistance (Differential) Full 4.3 4.3 4.3 kΩ
Input Capacitance 25°C 2 2 2 pF
POWER SUPPLY
AVDD Full 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.7 1.8 1.9 V
DRVDD Full 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.7 1.8 1.9 V
Supply Currents
3
I
AVDD
3
I
/SDR Mode
DRVDD
3
I
/DDR Mode
DRVDD
Power Dissipation
SDR Mode
DDR Mode
1
See the AN-835 Application Note, “Understanding High Speed ADC Testing and Evaluation,” for a complete set of definitions and how these tests were completed.
2
The input range is programmable through the SPI, and the range specified reflects the nominal values of each setting. See the Memory Map section.
3
I
and I
AVDD
4
Single data rate mode; this is the default mode of the AD9230.
5
Double data rate mode; user-programmable feature. See the Memory Map section.
are measured with a −1 dBFS, 10.3 MHz sine input at rated sample rate.
DRVDD
4
5
3
4
5
= −40°C, T
MIN
= +85°C, fIN = −1.0 dBFS, full scale = 1.25 V, DCS enabled, unless otherwise noted.
MAX
AD9230-170 AD9230-210 AD9230-250
Temp Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Unit
±9
±8
±7
μV/°C
Full 136 145 154 164 181 194 mA
Full 58 61 59 62 60 63 mA
Full 39 40 41 mA
Full mW
Full 349 371 383 407 434 463 mW
Full 315 349 400 mW
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AD9230
AC SPECIFICATIONS
AVDD = 1.8 V, DRVDD = 1.8 V, T
1
= −40°C, T
MIN
= +85°C, fIN = −1.0 dBFS, full scale = 1.25 V, DCS enabled, unless otherwise noted.
MAX
Table 2.
AD9230-170 AD9230-210 AD9230-250
Parameter2 Temp Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Unit
SNR
fIN = 10 MHz 25°C 63.8 64.6 63.7 64.5 63.3 64.1 dB
Full 63.5 63.4 62.5 dB
fIN = 70 MHz 25°C 63.5 64.3 63.3 64.2 63.0 63.9 dB
Full 63.3 63.1 62.3 dB
fIN = 170 MHz
3
25°C 63.5 63.4 63.3 dB
fIN = 225 MHz 25°C 63.0 61.5 63.3 dB
SINAD
fIN = 10 MHz 25°C 63.7 64.5 63.6 64.4 63.3 64.0 dB
Full 63.4 63.4 62.4 dB
fIN = 70 MHz 25°C 63.3 64.1 63.2 64.0 62.9 63.7 dB
Full 63.1 63.0 62.2 dB
fIN = 170 MHz
3
25°C 63.3 63.1 63.0 dB
fIN = 225 MHz 25°C 61.8 61.1 62.8 dB
EFFECTIVE NUMBER OF BITS (ENOB)
fIN = 10 MHz 25°C 10.6 10.6 10.5 Bits
fIN = 70 MHz 25°C 10.5 10.5 10.4 Bits
fIN = 170 MHz
3
25°C 10.4 10.4 10.3 Bits
fIN = 225 MHz 25°C 10.1 10.0 10.3 Bits
WORST HARMONIC (Second or Third)
fIN = 10 MHz 25°C −82 −78 −86 −80 −84 −79 dBc
Full −78 −78 −76 dBc
fIN = 70 MHz 25°C −78 −76 −80 −77 −79 −76 dBc
Full −75 −75 −75 dBc
fIN = 170 MHz
3
25°C −78 −79 −78 dBc
fIN = 225 MHz 25°C −68 −70 −75 dBc
WORST OTHER
(SFDR Excluding Second and Third)
fIN = 10 MHz 25°C −89 −84 −89 −84 −84 −79 dBc
Full −83 −83 −76 dBc
fIN = 70 MHz 25°C −89 −83 −86 −81 −83 −79 dBc
Full −83 −81 −75 dBc
fIN = 170 MHz
3
25°C −89 −79 −83 dBc
fIN = 225 MHz 25°C −80 −79 −80 dBc
TWO-TONE IMD
140.2 MHz/141.3 MHz @ −7 dBFS 25°C 73 75 78 dBc
170.2 MHz/171.3 MHz @ −7 dBFS 25°C 67 73 dBc
ANALOG INPUT BANDWIDTH 25°C 700 700 700 MHz
1
All ac specifications tested by driving CLK+ and CLK− differentially.
2
See the AN-835 Application Note, “Understanding High Speed ADC Testing and Evaluation,” for a complete set of definitions and how these tests were completed.
3
140 MHz for the AD9230-170 speed grade, 170 MHz for the AD9230-210 and AD9230-250 speed grades.
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AD9230
DIGITAL SPECIFICATIONS
AVDD = 1.8 V, DRVDD = 1.8 V, T
Table 3.
AD9230-170 AD9230-210 AD9230-250
Parameter1 Temp Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Unit
CLOCK INPUTS
Logic Compliance Full CMOS/LVDS/LVPECL CMOS/LVDS/LVPECL CMOS/LVDS/LVPECL
Internal Common-Mode Bias Full 1.2 1.2 1.2 V
Differential Input Voltage Full 0.2 6 0.2 6 0.2 6 V p-p
Input Voltage Range Full
Input Common-Mode Range Full 1.1 AVDD 1.1 AVDD 1.1 AVDD V
High Level Input Voltage (VIH) Full 1.2 3.6 1.2 3.6 1.2 3.6 V
Low Level Input Voltage (VIL) Full 0 0.8 0 0.8 0 0.8 V
High Level Input Current (IIH) Full −10 +10 −10 +10 −10 +10 μA
Low Level Input Current (IIL) Full −10 +10 −10 +10 −10 +10 μA
Input Resistance
(Differential)
Input Capacitance Full 4 4 4 pF
LOGIC INPUTS
Logic 1 Voltage Full
Logic 0 Voltage Full
Logic 1 Input Current (SDIO) Full 0 0 0 μA
Logic 0 Input Current (SDIO) Full −60 −60 −60 μA
Logic 1 Input Current
VOD Differential Output Voltage Full 247 454 247 454 247 454 mV
VOS Output Offset Voltage Full 1.125 1.375 1.125 1.375 1.125 1.375 V
Output Coding Twos complement, Gray code, or offset binary (default)
1
See the AN-835 Application Note, “Understanding High Speed ADC Testing and Evaluation,” for a complete set of definitions and how these tests were completed.
2
LVDS R
TERMINATION
= 100 Ω.
= −40°C, T
MIN
AVDD −
0.3
= +85°C, fIN = −1.0 dBFS, full scale = 1.25 V, DCS enabled, unless otherwise noted.
MAX
AVDD +
1.6
AVDD −
0.3
AVDD +
1.6
AVDD −
0.3
AVDD +
1.6
V
Full 16 20 24 16 20 24 16 20 24 kΩ
0.8 ×
VDD
0.2 ×
AVDD
0.8 ×
VDD
0.2 ×
AVDD
0.8 ×
V
VDD
0.2 ×
AVDD
V
Full 55 55 50 μA
Full 0 0 0 μA
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AD9230
SWITCHING SPECIFICATIONS
AVDD = 1.8 V, DRVDD = 1.8 V, T
Table 4.
AD9230-170 AD9230-210 AD9230-250
Parameter (Conditions) Temp Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Unit
Maximum Conversion Rate Full 170
Minimum Conversion RateFull
CLK+ Pulse Width High (tCH)Full 2.65 2.9 2.15 2.4 1.8 2.0 ns
CLK+ Pulse Width Low (tCL) Full 2.65 2.9 2.15 2.4 1.8 2.0 ns
Output (LVDS − SDR Mode)
to DRGND
DCO to DRGND −0.3 V to DRVDD + 0.3 V
OR to DGND −0.3 V to DRVDD + 0.3 V
CLK+ to AGND −0.3 V to +3.9 V
CLK− to AGND −0.3 V to +3.9 V
VIN+ to AGND −0.3 V to AVDD + 0.2 V
VIN− to AGND −0.3 V to AVDD + 0.2 V
SDIO/DCS to DGND −0.3 V to DRVDD + 0.3 V
PDWN to AGND −0.3 V to +3.9 V
CSB to AGND −0.3 V to +3.9 V
SCLK/DFS to AGND −0.3 V to +3.9 V
ENVIRONMENTAL
Storage Temperature Range −65°C to +125°C
Operating Temperature Range −40°C to +85°C
Lead Temperature
(Soldering 10 sec)
Junction Temperature 150°C
−0.3 V to DRVDD + 0.3 V
300°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.
THERMAL RESISTANCE
The exposed paddle must be soldered to the ground plane for
the LFCSP package. Soldering the exposed paddle to the
customer board increases the reliability of the solder joints,
maximizing the thermal capability of the package.
Table 6.
Package Type θJA θ
56-Lead LFCSP (CP-48-3) 30.4 2.9 °C/W
Unit
JC
Typical θJA and θJC are specified for a 4-layer board in still air.
Airflow increases heat dissipation, effectively reducing θ
JA
. In
addition, metal in direct contact with the package leads from
metal traces, and through holes, ground, and power planes
reduces the θ
.
JA
ESD CAUTION
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AD9230
PIN CONFIGURATIONS AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
)
D2–
D2+
55
56
1D3–
2D3+
3D4–
4D4+
5D5–
6D5+
7DRVDD
8DRG ND
9D6–
10D6+
11D7–
12D7+
13D8–
14D8+
PIN 1
INDICATO R
PIN 0 (EXPOSED PADDLE) = AGND
16
15
D9–
D9+
Figure 4. Single Data Rate Mode
D0+ (LSB
D1–
D1+
52
53
54
AD9230
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
17
19
18
D10–
D10+
(MSB) D11–
DCO+
D0– (LSB)
50
51
21
20
OR–
(MSB) D11+
Table 7. Single Data Rate Mode Pin Function Descriptions
Pin No. Mnemonic Description
30, 32 to 34, 37 to 39,
AVDD 1.8 V Analog Supply.
41 to 43, 46
7, 24, 47 DRVDD 1.8 V Digital Output Supply.
0 AGND
8, 23, 48 DRGND
1
1
Analog Ground.
Digital Output Ground.
35 VIN+ Analog Input—True.
36 VIN− Analog Input—Complement.
40 CML
Common-Mode Output Pin. Enabled through the SPI, this pin provides a reference for the
optimized internal bias voltage for VIN+/VIN−.
44 CLK+ Clock Input—True.
45 CLK− Clock Input—Complement.
31 RBIAS Set Pin for Chip Bias Current. (Place 1% 10 kΩ resistor terminated to ground.) Nominally 0.5 V.
28 RESET CMOS-Compatible Chip Reset (Active Low).
25 SDIO/DCS
Serial Port Interface (SPI®) Data Input/Output (Serial Port Mode); Duty Cycle Stabilizer Select
(External Pin Mode).
26 SCLK/DFS Serial Port Interface Clock (Serial Port Mode); Data Format Select Pin (External Pin Mode).
27 CSB Serial Port Chip Select (Active Low).
29 PWDN Chip Power-Down.
49 DCO− Data Clock Output—Complement.
50 DCO+ Data Clock Output—True.
51 D0− D0 Complement Output Bit (LSB).
52 D0+ D0 True Output Bit (LSB).
53 D1− D1 Complement Output Bit.
54 D1+ D1 True Output Bit.
55 D2− D2 Complement Output Bit.
56 D2+ D2 True Output Bit.
1 D3− D3 Complement Output Bit.
2 D3+ D3 True Output Bit.
3 D4− D4 Complement Output Bit.
4 D4+ D4 True Output Bit.