1.8 V to 3.3 V output supply
SNR = 71.7 dBc (72.7 dBFS) to 70 MHz input
SFDR = 85 dBc to 70 MHz input
Low power: 395 mW @ 125 MSPS
Differential input with 650 MHz bandwidth
On-chip voltage reference and sample-and-hold amplifier
DNL = ±0.4 LSB
Flexible analog input: 1 V p-p to 2 V p-p range
Offset binary, Gray code, or twos complement data format
Clock duty cycle stabilizer
Data output clock
Serial port control
Built-in selectable digital test pattern generation
Programmable clock and data alignment
APPLICATIONS
Ultrasound equipment
IF sampling in communications receivers
The AD9246 is a monolithic, single 1.8 V supply, 14-bit, 80 MSPS/
105 MSPS/125 MSPS analog-to-digital converter (ADC), featuring
a high performance sample-and-hold amplifier (SHA) and on-chip
voltage reference. The product uses a multistage differential
pipeline architecture with output error correction logic to
provide 14-bit accuracy at 125 MSPS data rates and guarantees
no missing codes over the full operating temperature range.
The wide bandwidth, truly differential SHA allows a variety of
user-selectable input ranges and offsets, including single-ended
applications. It is suitable for multiplexed systems that switch
full-scale voltage levels in successive channels and for sampling
single-channel inputs at frequencies well beyond the Nyquist rate.
Combined with power and cost savings over previously available
ADCs, the AD9246 is suitable for applications in communications,
imaging, and medical ultrasound.
A differential clock input controls all internal conversion cycles.
A duty cycle stabilizer (DCS) compensates for wide variations in
the clock duty cycle while maintaining excellent overall ADC
performance.
1.8 V Analog-to-Digital Converter
AD9246
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
MODE
SELECT
DRVDD
A/D
3
OR
DCO
D13 (MSB)
D0 (LSB)
SCLK/DFS
SDIO/DCS
CSB
VDD
AD9246
VIN+
VIN–
REFT
REFB
VREF
SENSE
SHA
REF
SELECT
MDAC1
A/D
0.5V
AGND
8-STAGE
1 1/2-BIT PIPELINE
4
CORRECTION LOGIC
OUTPUT BUF FERS
CLOCK
DUTY CYCLE
STABILIZER
CLK+
Figure 1.
8
15
CLK–PDWN DRGND
The digital output data is presented in offset binary, Gray code, or
twos complement formats. A data output clock (DCO) is provided
to ensure proper latch timing with receiving logic.
The AD9246 is available in a 48-lead LFCSP_VQ and is specified
over the industrial temperature range (−40°C to +85°C).
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
1. The AD9246 operates from a single 1.8 V power supply
and features a separate digital output driver supply to
accommodate 1.8 V to 3.3 V logic families.
2. The patented SHA input maintains excellent performance
for input frequencies up to 225 MHz.
3. The clock DCS maintains overall ADC performance over a
wide range of clock pulse widths.
4. A standard serial port interface supports various product
features and functions, such as data formatting (offset
binary, twos complement, or Gray coding), enabling the
clock DCS, power-down, and voltage reference mode.
5. The AD9246 is pin-compatible with the AD9233, allowing
a simple migration from 12 bits to 14 bits.
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Rev. A
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Added Data Clock Output (DCO) Section .................................22
Changes to Table 15........................................................................25
Changes to Table 16........................................................................39
Changes to the Ordering Guide....................................................42
4/06—Revision 0: Initial Version
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AD9246
SPECIFICATIONS
DC SPECIFICATIONS
AVDD = 1.8 V; DRVDD = 2.5 V, maximum sample rate, 2 V p-p differential input, 1.0 V internal reference; AIN = −1.0 dBFS, DCS
enabled, unless otherwise noted.
Table 1.
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Parameter Temp
RESOLUTION Full 14 14 14 Bits
ACCURACY
No Missing Codes Full Guaranteed Guaranteed Guaranteed
Offset Error Full ±0.3 ±0.5 ±0.3 ±0.8 ±0.3 ±0.8 % FSR
Gain Error Full ±0.6 ±4.7 ±0.6 ±5.0 ±0.6 ±4.2 % FSR
Differential Nonlinearity (DNL)
1
Full ±1.0 ±1.0 ±1.0 LSB
25°C ±0.4 ±0.4 ±0.4 LSB
Integral Nonlinearity (INL)
1
Full ±5.0 ±5.0 ±5.0 LSB
25°C ±1.5 ±1.3 ±1.5 LSB
TEMPERATURE DRIFT
Offset Error Full ±15 ±15 ±15 ppm/°C
Gain Error Full ±95 ±95 ±95 ppm/°C
INTERNAL VOLTAGE REFERENCE
Output Voltage Error (1 V Mode) Full ±5 ±20 ±5 ±35 ±5 ±35 mV
Load Regulation @ 1.0 mA Full 7 7 7 mV
INPUT REFERRED NOISE
VREF = 1.0 V 25°C 1.3 1.3 1.3 LSB rms
ANALOG INPUT
Input Span, VREF = 1.0 V Full
Input Capacitance
2
Full
REFERENCE INPUT RESISTANCE Full
POWER SUPPLIES
Supply Voltage
AVDD Full
DRVDD Full
Supply Current
1
IAVDD
Full
IDRVDD1 (DRVDD = 1.8 V) Full
IDRVDD1 (DRVDD = 3.3 V) Full
POWER CONSUMPTION
DC Input Full
Sine Wave Input1 (DRVDD = 1.8 V) Full
Sine Wave Input1 (DRVDD = 3.3 V) Full
Standby Power
3
Full
Power-Down Power Full
1
Measured with a low input frequency, full-scale sine wave, with approximately 5 pF loading on each output bit.
2
Input capacitance refers to the effective capacitance between one differential input pin and AGND. Refer to Figure 4 for the equivalent analog input structure.
3
Standby power is measured with a dc input, the CLK pin inactive (set to AVDD or AGND).
Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Unit
2 2
8 8
6 6
1.7 1.8 1.9 1.7 1.8 1.9
1.7 2.5 3.6 1.7 2.5 3.6
138 155 178 194
7 9
12 16
248 279 320 350
261 337
288 373
40 40
1.8 1.8
2 V p-p
8 pF
6 kΩ
1.7 1.8 1.9 V
1.7 2.5 3.6 V
220 236 mA
11 mA
19 mA
395 425 mW
415 mW
458 mW
40 mW
1.8 mW
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AD9246
AC SPECIFICATIONS
AVDD = 1.8 V; DRVDD = 2.5 V, maximum sample rate, 2 V p-p differential input, 1.0 V internal reference;AIN = −1.0 dBFS, DCS
enabled, unless otherwise noted.
Table 2.
Parameter
1
Temp
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE-RATIO (SNR)
fIN = 2.4 MHz 25°C 71.9 71.9 71.9 dBc
fIN = 70 MHz 25°C 71.9 71.9 71.7 dBc
Full 70.8 69.5 69.5 dBc
fIN = 100 MHz 25°C 71.6 71.6 71.6 dBc
fIN = 170 MHz 25°C 70.9 70.9 70.8 dBc
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE AND DISTORTION
(SINAD)
fIN = 2.4 MHz 25°C 71.1 71.1 71.1 dBc
fIN = 70 MHz 25°C 71.5 70.8 70.6 dBc
Full 70.4 68.5 68.5 dBc
fIN = 100 MHz 25°C 70.6 70.6 70.6 dBc
fIN = 170 MHz 25°C
EFFECTIVE NUMBER OF BITS (ENOB)
fIN = 2.4 MHz
fIN = 70 MHz
fIN = 100 MHz
fIN = 170 MHz
See AN-835,Understanding High Speed ADC Testing and Evaluation, for a complete set of definitions.
25°C
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Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Unit
69.9
69.9
−90 −90 −90
−85 −85 −85
−76
−73
−73
−85 −85 −85
−83.5 −83.5 −83
90 90 90
85 85 85
76
73
73
85 85 85
83.5 83.5 83
−90 −90 −90
−90 −90 −90
−85
−80
−80
−90 −90 −90
−90 −90 −90
85
84
650
650
650
69.8
11.7
11.6
11.6
11.5
dBc
Bits
Bits
Bits
Bits
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
MHz
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AD9246
DIGITAL SPECIFICATIONS
AVDD = 1.8 V; DRVDD = 2.5 V, maximum sample rate, 2 V p-p differential input, 1.0 V internal reference; AIN = −1.0 dBFS, DCS
enabled, unless otherwise noted.
Table 3.
AD9246BCPZ-80/105/125
Parameter Temp
DIFFERENTIAL CLOCK INPUTS (CLK+, CLK−)
Logic Compliance
Internal Common-Mode Bias
Differential Input Voltage Full 0.2 6
Input Voltage Range Full AVDD − 0.3 AVDD + 1.6
Input Common-Mode Range Full 1.1 AVDD
High Level Input Voltage (VIH) Full 1.2 3.6 V
Low Level Input Voltage (VIL) Full
High Level Input Current (IIH) Full −10 +10 µA
Low Level Input Current (IIL) Full −10 +10 µA
Input Resistance Full 8 10 12
Input Capacitance Full 4
LOGIC INPUTS (SCLK/DFS, OEB, PWDN)
High Level Input Voltage (VIH) Full 1.2 3.6 V
Low Level Input Voltage (VIL) Full 0 0.8 V
High Level Input Current (IIH) Full
Low Level Input Current (IIL) Full
Input Resistance Full 30 kΩ
Input Capacitance Full 2 pF
LOGIC INPUTS (CSB)
High Level Input Voltage (VIH) Full 1.2 3.6 V
Low Level Input Voltage (VIL) Full 0 0.8 V
High Level Input Current (IIH) Full −10 +10 µA
Low Level Input Current (IIL) Full
Input Resistance Full 26 kΩ
Input Capacitance Full 2 pF
LOGIC INPUTS (SDIO/DCS)
High Level Input Voltage (VIH) Full 1.2 DRVDD + 0.3 V
Low Level Input Voltage (VIL) Full 0 0.8 V
High Level Input Current (IIH) Full −10 +10 µA
Low Level Input Current (IIL) Full
Input Resistance Full 26 kΩ
Input Capacitance Full 5 pF
DIGITAL OUTPUTS
DRVDD = 3.3 V
High Level Output Voltage (VOH, IOH = 50 µA) Full 3.29 V
High Level Output Voltage (VOH , IOH = 0.5 mA) Full 3.25 V
Low Level Output Voltage (VOL, IOL = 1.6 mA) Full 0.2 V
Low Level Output Voltage (VOL, IOL = 50 µA) Full 0.05 V
DRVDD = 1.8 V
High Level Output Voltage (VOH, IOH = 50 µA) Full 1.79 V
High Level Output Voltage (VOH, IOH = 0.5 mA) Full 1.75 V
Low Level Output Voltage (VOL, IOL = 1.6 mA) Full 0.2 V
Low Level Output Voltage (VOL, IOL = 50 µA) Full 0.05 V
Data Propagation Delay (tPD)
DCO Propagation Delay (t
2
) Full 4.4 4.4 4.4 ns
DCO
Full 3.1 3.9 4.8 3.1 3.9 4.8 3.1 3.9 4.8 ns
Setup Time (tS) Full 4.9 5.7 3.4 4.3 2.6 3.5 ns
Hold Time (tH) Full 5.9 6.8 4.4 5.3 3.7 4.5 ns
Pipeline Delay (Latency) Full 12 12 12 cycles
Aperture Delay (tA) Full 0.8 0.8 0.8 ns
Aperture Uncertainty (Jitter, tJ) Full 0.1 0.1 0.1 ps rms
Wake-Up Time
3
Full 350 350 350 s
OUT-OF-RANGE RECOVERY TIME Full 2 2 3 Cycles
SERIAL PORT INTERFACE
SCLK Period (t
4
) Full 40 40 40 ns
CLK
SCLK Pulse Width High Time (tHI) Full 16 16 16 ns
SCLK Pulse Width Low Time (tLO) Full 16 16 16 ns
SDIO to SCLK Setup Time (tDS) Full 5 5 5 ns
SDIO to SCLK Hold Time (tDH) Full 2 2 2 ns
CSB to SCLK Setup Time (tS) Full 5 5 5 ns
CSB to SCLK Hold Time (tH) Full 2 2 2 ns
1
See AN-835, Understanding High Speed ADC Testing and Evaluation, for a complete set of definitions.
2
Output propagation delay is measured from CLK 50% transition to DATA 50% transition, with 5 pF load.
3
Wake-up time is dependent on the value of the decoupling capacitors, values shown with 0.1 µF capacitor across REFT and REFB.
4
See Figure 57 and the Serial Port Interface (SPI) section.
AD9246BCPZ-80 AD9246BCPZ-105 AD9246BCPZ-125
Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Min Typ Max
Unit
TIMING DIAGRAM
CLK+
CLK–
DATA
DCO
N+2
N+ 1
N
t
A
t
CLK
t
PD
N – 13
N – 12N – 11N – 10N – 9N – 8N – 7N – 6N – 5N – 4
t
S
t
H
N+ 3
t
DCO
N+ 4
N+ 5
t
CLK
N+ 6
N+ 7
Figure 2. Timing Diagram
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N+ 8
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Table 5.
Parameter Rating
ELECTRICAL
AVDD to AGND −0.3 V to +2.0 V
DRVDD to DGND −0.3 V to +3.9 V
AGND to DGND −0.3 V to +0.3 V
AVDD to DRVDD −3.9 V to +2.0 V
D0 through D13 to DGND −0.3 V to DRVDD + 0.3 V
DCO to DGND −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
VREF to AGND −0.3 V to AVDD + 0.2 V
SENSE to AGND −0.3 V to AVDD + 0.2 V
REFT to AGND −0.3 V to AVDD + 0.2 V
REFB 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
OEB 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
+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_VQ 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. Thermal Resistance
Package Type θJA θ
48-lead LFCSP_VQ (CP-48-3) 26.4 2.4 °C/W
Typical θJA and θJC are specified for a 4-layer board in still air.
Airflow increases heat dissipation effectively reducing θ
addition, metal in direct contact with the package leads from
metal traces, and through holes, ground, and power planes,
reduces the θ
.
JA
Unit
JC
. In
JA
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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AD9246
PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
DRVDD
DRGNDD1D0 (LSB)
DCO
OEB
AVDD
AGND
AVDD
CLK–
CLK+
4847464544434241403938
AGND
37
AVDD
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
PDWN36
RBIAS
CML
AVDD
AGND
VIN–
VIN+
AGND
REFT
REFB
VREF
SENSE
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DRGND
DRVDD
D10
D11
D2
1
D3
2
D4
3
D5
4
D6
5
D7
6
7
8
D8
9
D9
10
11
12
PIN 1
INDICATO R
AD9246
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
13141516171819
OR
D12
DRVDD
DRGND
D13 (MSB)
SDIO/DCS
2021222324
CSB
AGND
SCLK/DFS
AVDD
AGND
Figure 3. Pin Configuration
Table 7. Pin Function Description
Pin No. Mnemonic Description
0, 21, 23, 29, 32,
AGND Analog Ground. (Pin 0 is the exposed thermal pad on the bottom of the package.)
37, 41
45, 46, 1 to 6,
D0 (LSB) to D13 (MSB) Data Output Bits.
9 to 14
7, 16, 47 DRGND Digital Output Ground.
8, 17, 48 DRVDD Digital Output Driver Supply (1.8 V to 3.3 V ).
15 OR Out-of-Range Indicator.
18 SDIO/DCS
Serial Port Interface (SPI)® Data Input/Output (Serial Port Mode); Duty Cycle Stabilizer Select
(External Pin Mode). See
Table 10.
19 SCLK/DFS Serial Port Interface Clock (Serial Port Mode); Data Format Select Pin (External Pin Mode).
20 CSB Serial Port Interface Chip Select (Active Low). See Tabl e 10.
22, 24, 33, 40, 42 AVDD Analog Power Supply.
25 SENSE Reference Mode Selection. See Table 9 .
26 VREF Voltage Reference Input/Output.
27 REFB Differential Reference (−).
28 REFT Differential Reference (+).
30 VIN+ Analog Input Pin (+).
31 VIN– Analog Input Pin (−).
34 CML Common-Mode Level Bias Output.
35 RBIAS
External Bias Resistor Connection. A 10 kΩ resistor must be connected between this pin and
analog ground (AGND).
36 PDWN Power-Down Function Select.
38 CLK+ Clock Input (+).
39 CLK– Clock Input (−).
43 OEB Output Enable (Active Low).
44 DCO Data Clock Output.