FEATURES
CMOS 8-Bit 32 MSPS Sampling A/D Converter
Pin-Compatible with AD876-8
Power Dissipation: 95 mW (3 V Supply)
Operation Between +2.7 V and +5.5 V Supply
Differential Nonlinearity: 0.2 LSB
Power-Down (Sleep) Mode
Three-State Outputs
Out-of-Range Indicator
Built-In Clamp Function (DC Restore)
Adjustable On-Chip Voltage Reference
IF Undersampling to 135 MHz
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The AD9280 is a monolithic, single supply, 8-bit, 32 MSPS
analog-to-digital converter with an on-chip sample-and-hold
amplifier and voltage reference. The AD9280 uses a multistage
differential pipeline architecture at 32 MSPS data rates and
guarantees no missing codes over the full operating temperature
range.
The input of the AD9280 has been designed to ease the development of both imaging and communications systems. The user
can select a variety of input ranges and offsets and can drive the
input either single-ended or differentially.
The sample-and-hold amplifier (SHA) is equally suited for both
multiplexed systems that switch full-scale voltage levels in successive channels and sampling single-channel inputs at frequencies up to and beyond the Nyquist rate. AC-coupled input
signals can be shifted to a predetermined level, with an onboard
clamp circuit. The dynamic performance is excellent.
The AD9280 has an onboard programmable reference. An
external reference can also be chosen to suit the dc accuracy and
temperature drift requirements of the application.
CMOS A/D Converter
AD9280
A single clock input is used to control all internal conversion
cycles. The digital output data is presented in straight binary
output format. An out-of-range signal (OTR) indicates an overflow condition which can be used with the most significant bit
to determine low or high overflow.
The AD9280 can operate with a supply range from +2.7 V to
+5.5 V, ideally suiting it for low power operation in high speed
applications.
The AD9280 is specified over the industrial (–40°C to +85°C)
temperature range.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
Low Power
The AD9280 consumes 95 mW on a 3 V supply (excluding the
reference power). In sleep mode, power is reduced to below
5 mW.
Very Small Package
The AD9280 is available in a 28-lead SSOP package.
Pin Compatible with AD876-8
The AD9280 is pin compatible with the AD876-8, allowing
older designs to migrate to lower supply voltages.
300 MHz Onboard Sample-and-Hold
The versatile SHA input can be configured for either singleended or differential inputs.
Out-of-Range Indicator
The OTR output bit indicates when the input signal is beyond
the AD9280’s input range.
Built-In Clamp Function
Allows dc restoration of video signals.
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
CLAMP
VINA
REFTF
REFTS
REFBS
REFBF
VREF
REFSENSE
CLAMP
IN
SHA
A/D
1V
AVSS
CLK
SHASHAGAINSHAGAINGAIN
D/A
A/D
AD9280
REV. D
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and
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use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties
which may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or
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*Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause perma-
nent 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
sections of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum
ratings for extended periods may effect device reliability.
ORDERING GUIDE
TemperaturePackagePackage
ModelRangeDescriptionOption*
AD9280ARS–40°C to +85°C 28-Lead SSOPRS-28
AD9280ARSRL –40°C to +85°C 28-Lead SSOP (Reel) RS-28
AD9280-EBEvaluation Board
*RS = Shrink Small Outline.
AVDD
AVDD
AVDD
DRVSS
DRVSS
AVSS
a. D0–D7, OTR
AVDD
AVSS
d. AIN
AVDD
AVSS
b. Three-State, Standby, Clamp
AVDD
25
REFBS
AVDD
24
REFBF
AVDD
AVSS
AVSSAVSS
AVSS
AVSS
e. Reference
AVDD
AVSS
f. CLAMPINg. MODEh. REFSENSEi. VREF
Figure 2. Equivalent Circuits
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 AD9280 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.
DEFINITIONS OF SPECIFICATIONS
Integral Nonlinearity (INL)
Integral nonlinearity refers to the deviation of each individual
code from a line drawn from “zero” through “full scale.” The
point used as “zero” occurs 1/2 LSB before the first code transition. “Full scale” is defined as a level 1 1/2 LSB beyond the last
code transition. The deviation is measured from the center of
each particular code to the true straight line.
Differential Nonlinearity (DNL, No Missing Codes)
An ideal ADC exhibits code transitions that are exactly 1 LSB
apart. DNL is the deviation from this ideal value. It is often
specified in terms of the resolution for which no missing codes
(NMC) are guaranteed.
Span from 0.5 V to 2.5 V, External Reference, unless otherwise noted)
Offset Error
The first transition should occur at a level 1 LSB above “zero.”
Offset is defined as the deviation of the actual first code transition from that point.
Gain Error
The first code transition should occur for an analog value 1 LSB
above nominal negative full scale. The last transition should
occur for an analog value 1 LSB below the nominal positive full
scale. Gain error is the deviation of the actual difference between first and last code transitions and the ideal difference
between the first and last code transitions.
Pipeline Delay (Latency)
The number of clock cycles between conversion initiation and
the associated output data being made available. New output
data is provided every rising edge.
60
55
50
45
40
SNR– dB
35
30
25
20
1.00E+051.00E+081.00E+061.00E+07
–0.5 AMPLITUDE
–6.0 AMPLITUDE
–20.0 AMPLITUDE
INPUT FREQUENCY – Hz
Figure 5. SNR vs. Input Frequency
1.0
0.5
0
INL
–0.5
–1.0
0240326496128160192224
CODE OFFSET
Figure 4. Typical INL
–6–
60
55
50
45
40
35
SINAD – dB
30
25
20
1.00E+051.00E+081.00E+06
–0.5 AMPLITUDE
–6.0 AMPLITUDE
–20.0 AMPLITUDE
INPUT FREQUENCY – Hz
1.00E+07
Figure 6. SINAD vs. Input Frequency
REV. D
AD9280
SINGLE-TONE FREQUENCY DOMAIN
30
0E+04E+68E+6
20
10
0
–10
–20
–30
–40
–50
–60
–70
–80
–90
–100
–110
–120
12E+616E+6
FIN = 1MHz
F
S
= 32MHz
FUND
2nd
3rd
5th
6th
4th
7th
8th
9th
–30
–35
–40
–45
–50
THD – dB
–55
–60
–65
–70
1.00E+051.00E+081.00E+061.00E+07
–20.0 AMPLITUDE
–6.0 AMPLITUDE
–0.5 AMPLITUDE
INPUT FREQUENCY – Hz
Figure 7. THD vs. Input Frequency
–80
–70
–60
–50
–40
THD – dB
–30
–20
–10
0
1.00E+061.00E+081.00E+07
AIN = –0.5dBFS
CLOCK FREQUENCY – Hz
105
100
95
90
85
POWER CONSUMPTION – mW
80
75
0405
10
1520253035
CLOCK FREQUENCY – MHz
Figure 10. Power Consumption vs. Clock Frequency
(MODE = AVSS)
900k
800k
700k
600k
500k
HITS
400k
300k
200k
100k
1M
0
0
N–1N
CODE
1M
0
N+1
1.01
1.009
1.008
– V
REF
V
1.007
1.006
1.005
Figure 9. Voltage Reference Error vs. Temperature
REV. D
Figure 8. THD vs. Clock Frequency
–10
–5090–30
10305070
TEMPERATURE – °C
Figure 11. Grounded Input Histogram
CLOCK = 32MHz
Figure 12. Single-Tone Frequency Domain
–7–
AD9280
0
–3
–6
–9
–12
–15
–18
SIGNAL AMPLITUDE – dB
–21
–24
1.0E+61.0E+91.0E+7
FREQUENCY – Hz
1.0E+8
Figure 13. Full Power Bandwidth
50
40
30
20
10
0
– mA
B
I
–10
–20
–30
–40
–50
03.01.02.0
INPUT VOLTAGE – V
REFBS = 0.5V
REFTS = 2.5V
CLOCK = 32MHz
2.50.51.5
Figure 14. Input Bias Current vs. Input Voltage
APPLYING THE AD9280
THEORY OF OPERATION
The AD9280 implements a pipelined multistage architecture to
achieve high sample rate with low power. The AD9280 distributes the conversion over several smaller A/D subblocks, refining
the conversion with progressively higher accuracy as it passes
the results from stage to stage. As a consequence of the distributed conversion, the AD9280 requires a small fraction of the
256 comparators used in a traditional flash type A/D. A sampleand-hold function within each of the stages permits the first
stage to operate on a new input sample while the second, third
and fourth stages operate on the three preceding samples.
OPERATIONAL MODES
The AD9280 is designed to allow optimal performance in a
wide variety of imaging, communications and instrumentation
applications, including pin compatibility with the AD876-8 A/D.
To realize this flexibility, internal switches on the AD9280 are
used to reconfigure the circuit into different modes. These modes
are selected by appropriate pin strapping. There are three parts
of the circuit affected by this modality: the voltage reference, the
reference buffer, and the analog input. The nature of the application will determine which mode is appropriate: the descriptions in the following sections, as well as Table I should assist in
selecting the desired mode.
Table I. Mode Selection
InputInputMODEREFSENSE
ModesConnectSpanPinPinREFREFTSREFBSFigure
TOP/BOTTOMAIN1 VAVDDShort REFSENSE, REFTS and VREF TogetherAGND18
AIN2 VAVDDAGNDShort REFTS and VREF TogetherAGND19
CENTER SPAN AIN1 VAVDD/2 Short VREF and REFSENSE TogetherAVDD/2AVDD/2 20
AIN2 VAVDD/2 AGNDNo ConnectAVDD/2AVDD/2
DifferentialAIN Is Input 11 VAVDD/2 Short VREF and REFSENSE TogetherAVDD/2AVDD/229
REFTS and
REFBS Are
Shorted Together
for Input 22 VAVDD/2 AGNDNo ConnectAVDD/2AVDD/2
External RefAIN2 V max AVDDAVDDNo ConnectSpan = REFTS21, 22