FEATURES
65 MSPS Guaranteed Sample Rate
40 MSPS Version Available
Sampling Jitter < 300 fs
100 dB Multitone SFDR
1.3 W Power Dissipation
Differential Analog Inputs
Digital Outputs
Two’s Complement Format
3.3 V CMOS-Compatible
Data Ready for Output Latching
APPLICATIONS
Multichannel, Multimode Receivers
AMPS, IS-136, CDMA, GSM, Third Generation
Single Channel Digital Receivers
Antenna Array Processing
Communications Instrumentation
Radar, Infrared Imaging
Instrumentation
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The AD6644 is a high-speed, high-performance, monolithic
14-bit analog-to-digital converter. All necessary functions,
including track-and-hold (T/H) and reference, are included onchip to provide a complete conversion solution. The AD6644
provides CMOS-compatible digital outputs. It is the third generation in a wideband ADC family, preceded by the AD9042 (12-bit
41 MSPS) and the AD6640 (12-bit 65 MSPS, IF sampling.)
A/D Converter
AD6644
Designed for multichannel, multimode receivers, the AD6644 is
part of ADI’s new SoftCell™ transceiver chipset. The AD6644
achieves 100 dB multitone, spurious-free dynamic range (SFDR)
through the Nyquist band. This breakthrough performance eases
the burden placed on multimode digital receivers (software radios)
which are typically limited by the ADC. Noise performance is
exceptional; typical signal-to-noise ratio is 74 dB.
The AD6644 is also useful in single channel digital receivers
designed for use in wide-channel bandwidth systems (CDMA,
W-CDMA). With oversampling, harmonics can be placed outside the analysis bandwidth. Oversampling also facilitates the use of
decimation receivers (such as the AD6620), allowing the noise
floor in the analysis bandwidth to be reduced. By replacing traditional analog filters with predictable digital components, modern
receivers can be built using fewer “RF” components, resulting
in decreased manufacturing costs, higher manufacturing yields,
and improved reliability.
The AD6644 is built on Analog Devices’ high-speed complementary bipolar process (XFCB) and uses an innovative, multipass
circuit architecture. Units are packaged in a 52-terminal LowProfile Quad Plastic Flatpack (LQFP) specified from –25°C
to +85°C.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
1. Guaranteed sample rate is 65 MSPS.
2. Fully differential analog input stage.
3. Digital outputs may be run on 3.3 V supply for easy interface
to digital ASICs.
4. Complete Solution: reference and track-and-hold.
5. Packaged in small, surface-mount, plastic, 52-terminal LQFP.
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
AVCCDV
AIN
AIN
V
2.4V
REF
ENCODE
ENCODE
SoftCell is a trademark of Analog Devices, Inc.
INTERNAL
TIMING
CC
TH2TH1A1
ADC1DAC1
5
MSBLSB
GNDD8D9D10D11D12D13DRYOVRDMIDD0D1D2D3D4D5D6D7
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Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and
reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its
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
otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
ENCODE to DATA Delay (Hold Time) is the absolute minimum propagation delay through the analog-to-digital converter.
4
ENCODE to DATA Delay (Setup Time) is calculated relative to 65 MSPS (50% duty cycle). In order to calculate t
Newt
5
DRY is an inverted and delayed version of the encode clock. Any change in the duty cycle of the clock will correspondingly change the duty cycle of DRY.
6
Data Ready to DATA Delay(t
and t
Newt
Newt
Specifications subject to change without notice.
H_DR
= (t
S_DR
S_DR
= t
S_E
ENC(NEW)
for a given encode use the following equations:
S_DR
= t
H_DR
ENC(NEW)
= t
S_DR
ENC(NEW)
)/DATA, OVR
– % Change(t
– % Change(t
– t
+ t
ENC
/2 – t
ENCH
/2 – t
ENCH
2
and t
ENC
)) × t
ENCH
)) × t
ENCH
(i.e., for 40 MSPS: Newt
S_E
and t
H_DR
+ t
H_DR
+ t
S_DR
H_DR
/2
ENC
/2.
ENC
) is calculated relative to 65 MSPS (50% duty cycle) and is dependent on t
V
Analog Input Current25mA
Digital Input Voltage0AV
CC
V
Digital Output Current4mA
ENVIRONMENTAL
2
I100% production tested.
II100% production tested at 25°C, and guaranteed by
design and characterization at temperature extremes.
III Sample tested only.
IV Parameter is guaranteed by design and characterization
testing.
VParameter is a typical value only.
Operating Temperature Range
(Ambient)–25+85°C
Maximum Junction Temperature150°C
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec)300°C
Storage Temperature Range (Ambient)–65+150 °C
NOTES
1
Absolute maximum ratings are limiting values to be 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 impedances (52-terminal LQFP); θJA = 33°C/W; θJC = 11°C/W.
These measurements were taken on a 6 layer board in still air with a solid ground
plane.
AD6644AST-40–25°C to +85°C (Ambient)52-Terminal LQFP (Low-Profile Quad Plastic Flatpack)ST-52
AD6644AST-65–25°C to +85°C (Ambient)52-Terminal LQFP (Low-Profile Quad Plastic Flatpack)ST-52
AD6644ST/PCBEvaluation Board with AD6644AST–65
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 AD6644 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.
11AINAnalog Input.
12AINComplement of AIN; Differential Analog Input.
20C1Internal Voltage Reference; bypass to ground with 0.1 µF microwave
24C2Internal Voltage Reference; bypass to ground with 0.1 µF microwave
31DNCDo not connect this pin.
32OVROverrange Bit; high indicates analog input exceeds ±FS.
35DMIDOutput Data Voltage Midpoint; approximately equal to (DVCC)/2.
36D0 (LSB)Digital Output Bit (Least Significant Bit); Two’s Complement
37–41, 44–50D1–D5, D6–D12Digital Output Bits in Two’s Complement.
51D13 (MSB)Digital Output Bit (Most Significant Bit); Two’s Complement.
52DRYData Ready Output.
3.3 V Power Supply (Digital) Output Stage Only.
2.4 V (Analog Reference). Bypass to ground with 0.1 µF microwave
chip capacitor.
5 V Analog Power Supply.
chip capacitor.
chip capacitor.
DV
GND
V
REF
GND
ENCODE
ENCODE
GND
AV
AV
GND
AIN
AIN
GND
CC
CC
CC
PIN CONFIGURATION
D8
D9
D10
D11
D12
D13 (MSB)
DRY
1
PIN 1
IDENTIFIER
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14 151617 18
CC
AV
GND
AD6644
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
CC
CC
AV
DNC = DO NOT CONNECT
GND
AV
GND
C1
D7
GND
AV
CC
D4
D5
GND
DV
D6
CC
GND
40414243444546474849505152
39
D3
D2
38
37
D1
D0 (LSB)
36
DMID
35
34
GND
DV
33
CC
32
OVR
31
DNC
AV
30
CC
29
GND
AV
28
CC
GND
27
CC
C2
GND
AV
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DEFINITIONS 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 the 50% point of the rising edge of the
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 on a single pin and subtracting 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 width 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. See timing implications of
changing t
in text. At a given clock rate, these specs define
ENCH
an acceptable ENCODE duty cycle.
Full-Scale Input Power
Expressed in dBm. Computed using the following equation:
2
Power
Harmonic Distortion, 2nd
Full Scale
=
10
log
V
Full Scalerms
Z
||
.
0 001
Input
The ratio of the rms signal amplitude to the rms value of the
second harmonic component, reported in dBc.
Harmonic Distortion, 3rd
The ratio of the rms signal amplitude to the rms value of the
third harmonic component, reported in dBc.
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 and the time when all output data bits are within
valid logic levels.
Noise (For Any Range Within the ADC)
VZ
=××
NOISE
|| .–0 001 10
FSSignal
dBmdBFS
10
Where Z is the input impedance, FS is the full scale of the device
for the frequency in question, SNR is the value for the particular
input level and Signal is the signal level within the ADC reported
in dB below full scale. This value includes both thermal and
quantization noise.
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 1 dB below full scale)
to the rms value of the sum of all other spectral components,
including harmonics, but excluding dc.
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.
Spurious-Free Dynamic Range (SFDR)
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. May be reported in dBc (i.e., degrades
as signal level is lowered), or dBFS (always related back to converter full scale).
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.
Two-Tone SFDR
The ratio of the rms value of either input tone to the rms value
of the peak spurious component. The peak spurious component
may or may not be an IMD product. May be reported in dBc
(i.e., degrades as signal level is lowered), or in dBFS (always
related back to converter full scale).
Worst Other Spur
The ratio of the rms signal amplitude to the rms value of the worst
spurious component (excluding the 2nd and 3rd harmonic)
reported in dBc.
Figure 12. Harmonics vs. Analog Frequency (Nyquist)
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ENCODE = 65MSPS
–10
AIN = 30MHz @ –1dBFS
SNR = 73.5dB
–20
SFDR = 85dBc
–30
–40
–50
–60
–70
–80
–90
–100
–110
–120
–130
5 101520
0
FREQUENCY – MHz
Figure 10. Single Tone at 30 MHz
2530
–9–
75
74
73
72
PHASE NOISE OF ANALOG SOURCE
71
SNR – dB
DEGRADES PERFORMANCE
70
69
68
1020507080
0
LOW NOISE ANALOG SOURCE
AIN = –1dBFS
ENCODE = 65MSPS
30406090
ANALOG FREQUENCY – MHz
Figure 13. Noise vs. Analog Frequency (IF)
100
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100
95
WORST OTHER SPUR
90
85
80
75
70
HARMONICS – dBc
65
60
55
0
HARMONICS (2nd, 3rd)
1020507080
30406090
ANALOG FREQUENCY – MHz
ENCODE = 65MSPS
AIN = –1dBFS
100
Figure 14. Harmonics vs. Analog Frequency (IF)
120
110
100
ENCODE = 65MSPS
90
AIN = 15.5MHz
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
WORST-CASE SPURIOUS – dBFS and dBc
0
–70
–800
–60–50–30
ANALOG INPUT POWER LEVEL – dBFS
–40
dBFS
dBc
SFDR = 90dB
REFERENCE LINE
–20–10
Figure 15. Single Tone SFDR
0
–10
–20
–30
–40
–50
–60
–70
–80
–90
–100
–110
–120
–130
5 101520
0
FREQUENCY – MHz
ENCODE = 65MSPS
AIN = 15MHz,
15.5MHz @ –7dBFS
NO DITHER
2530
Figure 17. Two Tones at 15 MHz and 15.5 MHz
110
100
ENCODE = 65MSPS
90
F1 = 15MHz
80
F2 = 15.5MHz
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
WORST-CASE SPURIOUS – dBFS and dBc
0
–67–27–17
–77
dBc
–57–47–37
INPUT POWER LEVEL – (F1 = F2) dBFS
dBFS
SFDR = 90dB
REFERENCE LINE
–7
Figure 18. Two-Tone SFDR
0
ENCODE = 65MSPS
–10
AIN = 19MHz,
19.5MHz @ –7dBFS
–20
NO DITHER
–30
–40
–50
–60
–70
–80
–90
–100
–110
–120
–130
5 101520
0
FREQUENCY – MHz
2530
Figure 16. Two Tones at 19 MHz and 19.5 MHz
–10–
100
95
90
85
80
75
70
65
SNR, WORST SPURIOUS – dB and dBc
60
0
106070
WORST SPUR
204050
308090
ENCODE FREQUENCY – MHz
AIN = 2.2MHz @ –1dBFS
SNR
Figure 19. SNR, Worst Spurious vs. Encode
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ENCODE = 65MSPS
–10
AIN = 15.5MHz @ –29.5dBFS
NO DITHER
–20
–30
–40
–50
–60
–70
–80
–90
–100
–110
–120
–130
05101520
FREQUENCY – MHz
2530
Figure 20. 1M FFT Without Dither
100
ENCODE = 65MSPS
90
AIN = 15.5MHz
NO DITHER
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
WORST-CASE SPURIOUS – dBc
10
0
–900
–80–30–10
–60–20
–70–50 –40
ANALOG INPUT POWER LEVEL – dBFS
SFDR = 90dB
REFERENCE LINE
Figure 21. SFDR Without Dither
0
ENCODE = 65MSPS
–10
AIN = 15.5MHz @ –29.5dBFS
DITHER @ –19dBm
–20
–30
–40
–50
–60
–70
–80
–90
–100
–110
–120
–130
5 101520
0
Figure 23. 1M FFT with Dither
100
ENCODE = 65MSPS
90
AIN = 15.5MHz
DITHER = –19dBm
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
WORST-CASE SPURIOUS – dBc
10
0
–80–30–10
–90
Figure 24. SFDR with Dither
FREQUENCY – MHz
SFDR = 90dB
REFERENCE LINE
–60–20
–70–50 –40
ANALOG INPUT POWER LEVEL – dBFS
2530
SFDR = 100dB
REFERENCE LINE
0
95
90
WORST SPUR
85
80
75
70
SNR, WORST SPURIOUS – dB and dBc
65
–15.0
30.5MHz
–10.0
ENCODE INPUT POWER – dBm
2.2MHz
ENCODE = 65MSPS
2.2MHz
30.5MHz
–5.010.0
SNR
5.0
0
15.0
Figure 22. SNR, Worst Spurious vs. Clamped Encode
Power (See Figure 25)
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THEORY OF OPERATION
The AD6644 analog-to-digital converter (ADC) employs a three
stage subrange architecture. This design approach achieves the
required accuracy and speed while maintaining low power and
small die size.
As shown in the functional block diagram, the AD6644 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 (Figure 2). Since AIN and AIN are 180 degrees
out of phase, the differential analog input signal is 2.2 V peakto-peak.
Both analog inputs are buffered prior to the first track-and-hold,
TH1. The high state of the ENCODE pulse places TH1 in hold
mode. The held value of TH1 is applied to the input of a 5-bit
coarse ADC1. The digital output of ADC1 drives a 5-bit digitalto-analog converter, DAC1. DAC1 requires 14 bits of precision
which is achieved through laser trimming. The output of DAC1
is subtracted from the delayed analog signal at the input of TH3
to generate a first residue signal. TH2 provides an analog pipeline delay to compensate for the digital delay of ADC1.
The first residue signal is applied to a second conversion stage
consisting of a 5-bit ADC2, 5-bit DAC2, and pipeline TH4.
The second DAC requires 10 bits of precision which is met by
the process with no trim. The input to TH5 is a second residue
signal generated by subtracting the quantized output of DAC2
from the first residue signal held by TH4. TH5 drives a final
6-bit ADC3.
The digital outputs from ADC1, ADC2, and ADC3 are added
together and corrected in the digital error correction logic to
generate the final output data. The result is a 14-bit parallel
digital CMOS-compatible word, coded as two's complement.
APPLYING THE AD6644
Encoding the AD6644
The AD6644 encode signal must be a high quality, extremely low
phase noise source to prevent degradation of performance. Maintaining 14-bit accuracy places a premium on encode clock phase
noise. SNR performance can easily degrade by 3 dB to 4 dB
with 70 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 AD6644 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 AD6644.
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 AD6644 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 AD6644, 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 limiting
resistor (typically 100 Ω) is placed in the series with the primary.
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
AD6644
ENCODE
Figure 26. Differential ECL for Encode
Analog Input
As with most new high-speed, high dynamic range analog-todigital converters, the analog input to the AD6644 is differential.
Differential inputs allow much improvement in performance
on-chip as signals are processed through the analog stages. Most
of the improvement is a result of differential analog stages having
high rejection of even order harmonics. There are also benefits
at the PCB level. First, differential inputs have high commonmode rejection to stray signals such as ground and power noise.
Also, they provide good rejection to common-mode signals such as
local oscillator feedthrough.
The AD6644 input voltage range is offset from ground by 2.4 V.
Each analog input connects through a 500 Ω resistor to a 2.4 V
bias voltage and to the input of a differential buffer (Figure 2). The
resistor network on the input properly biases the followers for maximum linearity and range. Therefore, the analog source driving the
AD6644 should be ac-coupled to the input pins. Since the differential input impedance of the AD6644 is 1 kΩ, the analog input
power requirement is only –2 dBm, simplifying the driver amplifier
in many cases. To take full advantage of this high-input impedance, a 20:1 transformer would be required. This is a large ratio
and could result in unsatisfactory performance. In this case, a
lower step-up ratio could be used. The recommended method for
driving the analog input of the AD6644 is to use a 4:1 RF transformer. For example, if R
were set to 60.4 Ω and RS were set
T
to 25 Ω, along with a 4:1 transformer, the input would match
to a 50 Ω source with a full-scale drive of 4.8 dBm. Series resistors (R
) on the secondary side of the transformer should be
S
used to isolate the transformer from A/D. This will limit the
amount of dynamic current from the A/D flowing back into
the secondary of the transformer. The terminating resistor (RT)
should be placed on the primary side of the transformer.
R
ANALOG INPUT
SIGNAL
T1–4T
R
T
S
R
S
0.1F
AIN
AD6644
AIN
–12–
Figure 27. Transformer-Coupled Analog Input Circuit
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JITTER – ps
0
SNR – dB
0.1550.20.30.40.50.6
60
65
70
75
80
AIN = 190MHz
AIN = 150MHz
AIN = 110MHz
AIN = 30MHz
AIN = 70MHz
In applications where dc-coupling is required, a new differential
output op amp from Analog Devices, the AD8138, can be used
to drive the AD6644 (Figure 28). The AD8138 op amp provides
single-ended-to-differential conversion, which reduces overall
system cost and minimizes layout requirements.
499⍀
V
499⍀
V
0.1F
IN
Figure 28. DC-Coupled Analog Input Circuit
Power Supplies
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 AD6644.
Each of the power supply pins should be decoupled as closely to
the package as possible using 0.1 µF chip capacitors.
The AD6644 has separate digital and analog power supply pins.
The analog supplies are denoted AV
pins are denoted DV
power supplies. This is because the fast digital output swings
can couple switching current back into the analog supplies. Note
that AV
fied for DV
must be held within 5% of 5 V. The AD6644 is speci-
CC
= 3.3 V as this is a common supply for digital ASICs.
CC
Output Loading
Care must be taken when designing the data receivers for the
AD6644. It is recommended that the digital outputs drive a
series resistor (e.g. 100 Ω) followed by a gate like 74LCX574.
To minimize capacitive loading, there should only be one gate
on each output pin. An example of this is shown in the evaluation
board schematic shown in Figure 30. The digital outputs of the
AD6644 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 140 mA
(14 bits ⫻ 10 mA/bit) of current to flow through the output stages.
The series resistors should be placed as close to the AD6644 as
possible to limit the amount of current that can flow into the output stage. These switching currents are confined between ground
and the DV
pin. Standard TTL gates should be avoided since
CC
they can appreciably add to the dynamic switching currents of
the AD6644. 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 30) represents a
typical implementation of the AD6644. A multilayer board is
recommended to achieve the best results. It is highly recommended that high-quality, ceramic chip capacitors be used to
decouple each supply pin to ground directly at the device. The
pinout of the AD6644 facilitates ease of use in the implementa-
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F
499⍀
5V
OCM
499⍀
C
. AVCC and DV
CC
AD8138
25⍀
AIN
AD6644
AIN
25⍀
and the digital supply
CC
should be separate
CC
V
REF
DIGITAL
OUTPUTS
tion of high frequency, high resolution design practices. All of
the digital outputs are segregated to two sides of the chip, with
the inputs on the opposite side for isolation purposes.
Care should be taken when routing the digital output traces.
To prevent coupling through the digital outputs into the analog
portion of the AD6644, minimal capacitive loading should be
placed on these outputs. It is recommended that a fan-out of
only one gate be used for all AD6644 digital outputs.
The layout of the Encode circuit is equally critical. Any noise
received on this circuitry will result in corruption in the digitization process and lower overall performance. The Encode clock
must be isolated from the digital outputs and the analog inputs.
Jitter Considerations
The signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) for an 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
/
–log
SNRft
=×
20
f
ANALOG
t
J RMS
= analog input frequency.
= rms jitter of the encode (rms sum of encode
()
+×××+
2
π
N
2
ANALOGRMS
2
()
+
1
ε
V
NOISE RMS
2
J
2
(1)
N
2
source and internal encode circuitry).
ε= average DNL of the ADC (typically 0.41 LSB).
N= Number of bits in the ADC.
V
NOISE RMS
= V rms thermal noise referred to the analog input
of the ADC (typically 2.5 LSB).
For a 14-bit analog-to-digital converter like the AD6644, 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 AD6644
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.”
Figure 29. SNR vs. Jitter
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AD6644
EVALUATION BOARD
The evaluation board for the AD6644 is straightforward,
containing all required circuitry for evaluating the device. The
only external connections required are power supplies, clock,
and the analog inputs. The evaluation board includes the option
for an onboard clock oscillator for ENCODE.
Power to the analog supply pins of the AD6644 is connected via
the power terminal block (PCTB2). Power for the digital interface
is supplied via pin 1 of J6. The J2 connector mates directly with
SoftCell
boards, allowing complete evaluation of system performance.
The analog input is connected via a BNC connector AIN, which
is transformer-coupled to the AD6644 inputs. The transformer
has a turns ratio of 1:4 to reduce the amount of input power
required to drive the AD6644.
The Encode signal may be generated using an onboard crystal
oscillator, U5. The on-board oscillator may be replaced by an
external encode source via the SMA connector labeled OPT_CLK
or BNC connector labeled ENCODE. If an external source is
used, it must be a high-quality and very low-phase noise source.
The AD6644 output data is latched using 74LCX574 (U7, U2)
latches. The clock for these latches is determined by selecting
jumper E3–E4 or E4–E5. E3 to E5 is a just a gate delayed version of the clock, while connecting E4 to E5 utilizes the Data
Ready of the AD6644 to latch the output data. A clock is also
distributed with the output data (J2) that is labeled BUFLAT
(Pin 19 and 20, J2).
DC-Coupling Only)
Coupling Only)
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AD6644
OPT_CLK
J3
SMA
R9
348⍀
R10
615⍀
C3
100nF
3P3V
7
1
8
14
GND
NC
OUT
V
CC
U5
C22
100nF
1
F3
FERRITE
5VA
2
1
2
3
5
4
GND
ⴙV
U4
3P3VD
NC7SZ32
OPT_LAT
DR_OUT
BUFLATE4
E5
E3
K1115
GND
14
5VA
5VA
GND
5VA
GND
21
GND
C8
100nF
22
5VA
23
GND
24
GND
26
5VA
C7
100nF
AV
CC
GND
AV
CC
GND
AV
CC
GND
C1
GND
AV
CC
GND
C2
GND
AV
CC
15 16 17 18 19 2025
AD6644ST
5051
DR_OUT
49
48 47 45 44 43
3P3V
42
GND
524641 40
29
5VA
27
28
GND
GND
30
5VA
31
32
33
34
GND
35
PREF
36
37
39
3P3V
38
11
AIN
13
12
GND
AIN
10
GND
9
8
654
3
1
GND
5VA
5VA
GND
GND
3P3V
DRY
D13
D12
D11
D10
D9
D8
D7
D6
DV
CC
GND
D5
D4
D3D2D1
D0
DMID
GND
DV
CC
OVR
DNC
AV
CC
GND
AV
CC
GND
2
7
DVCCGND
V
REF
GND
ENC
ENC
GND
AVCCAVCCGND
AIN
AIN
GND
100⍀
4
R41
100⍀
5
R40
100⍀
6
R39
100⍀
7
R38
100⍀
8
R36
9
GND10GND
1
GND
100⍀
3
R42
100⍀
2
R43
OUT_EN
V
CC
D0Q0
D1Q1
D2Q2
D3Q3D4Q4
D5Q5
D6Q6
D7Q7
GND CLOCK
U2
74LCX574
5
4
AD8138
V
REF
2
6
GND
R4
499⍀
3
U3
1
8
V–
Vⴙ
R8
499⍀
T1–4T
564
T3
1:4
213
C30
100nF
R2
60.4⍀
1
J5
2
BNC
R5
499⍀
5VA
R3
499⍀
AIN
R6
25⍀
R7
25⍀
ENC
ENC
21
3
CR1
C28
100nF
C27
100nF
123
C29
100nF
R35
49.9⍀
1
ENC
J4
2
BNC
R1
100⍀
6
4
C4
100nF
T2
T1–4T
1:4
HSMS2812
C32
100NF
V
REF
R61
17
100⍀
R60
16
100⍀
R59
15
100⍀
R58
14
100⍀
R37
13
100⍀
12
11
BUFLAT
20
3P3VD
R62
18
100⍀
R63
19
100⍀
U1
OVR
B02
B03
B04
B05
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
B00
B01
1
2
3
5
4
GND
ⴙV
U6
3P3VD
NC7SZ32
BUFLAT
B08
B07
B06
B10
B09
B11
B13
B12
100⍀
4
R47
100⍀
5
R48
100⍀
6
R49
100⍀
7
R50
100⍀
8
R51
9
10
GND
1
GND
100⍀
3
R46
100⍀
2
R45
OUT_EN
V
CC
D0Q0
D1Q1
D2Q2
D3Q3
D4Q4
D5Q5
D6Q6
D7Q7
GND CLOCK
U7
74LCX574
R53
17
100⍀
R54
16
100⍀
R55
15
100⍀
R56
14
100⍀
R57
13
100⍀
12
11
BUFLAT
20
3P3VD
R52
18
100⍀
R65
19
100⍀
R64 100⍀100⍀R44
13579
11131517192123252729313335373941434547
49
HEADR50
J2
246
8
101214161820222426283032343638404244464850
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
1
F2
FERRITE
3P3V
2
1
2
GND
J6
PCTB2
1
F1
FERRITE
5VA
2
1
2
GND
J1
PCTB2
C2
10F
C16
100nF
C17
10nF
C18
10nF
C19
10nF
C20
10nF
C21
10nF
C1
10F
C9
100nF
C10
100nF
C11
100nF
C12
10nF
C13
10nF
C14
10nF
3P3V
1
F4
FERRITE
2
C23
100nF
C24
100nF
C25
100nF
C26
100nF
3P3VD
H1
H4H3H2
MOUNTING HOLES
NOTE: THE DOTTED LINE REPRESENTS AN OPTIONAL ANALOG DRIVE INPUT