FEATURES
Low Power: 940 mW
53 dB SNR @ 10 MHz A
On-Chip T/H, Reference
CMOS-Compatible
2 V p-p Analog Input
Fully Characterized Dynamic Performance
APPLICATIONS
Ultrasound Medical Imaging
Digital Oscilloscopes
Professional Video
Digital Communications
Advanced Television (MUSE Decoders)
Instrumentation
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The AD9040A is a complete 10-bit monolithic sampling analogto-digital converter (ADC) with on-board track-and-hold and
reference. The unit is designed for low cost, high performance
applications and requires only an encode signal to achieve
40 MSPS sample rates with 10-bit resolution.
Digital inputs and outputs are CMOS compatible; the analog
input requires a signal of 2 V p-p amplitude. The two-step
architecture used in the AD9040A is optimized to provide the
best dynamic performance available while maintaining low
power requirements of only 940 mW typically; maximum dissipation is 1.1 watt at 40 MSPS.
The signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), including harmonics, is 53 dB,
or 8.5 ENOB, when sampling an analog input of 10.3 MHz at
40 MSPS. Competitive devices perform at less than 7.5 ENOB
and require external references and larger input signals.
The AD9040A A/D converter is available as either a 28-lead
plastic DIP or a 28-lead SOIC. The two models operate over a
commercial temperature range of 0°C to +70°C. Contact the
factory regarding availability of ceramic military temperature
range devices.
IN
A/D Converter
AD9040A
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
ENCODE
AMP
A
GND
BP
IN
V
OUT
V
REF
REF
T/HT/H
BANDGAP
REFERENCE
REF
AMP
AD9040A
5-BIT
ADC
DECODE
LOGIC
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
1. CMOS compatible logic for direct interface to ASICs.
2. On-board T/H provides excellent high frequency performance on analog inputs, critical for communications and
medical imaging applications.
3. High input impedance and 2 volt p-p input range reduce
need for external amplifiers.
4. Easy to use; no cumbersome external voltage references
required, allowing denser packing of ADCs for multichannel
applications.
5. Available in 28-lead plastic DIP and SOIC packages.
6. Evaluation board includes AD9040AJR, reconstruction
DAC, and latches. Space is available near the analog input
and digital outputs of the converter for additional circuits.
Order as part number AD9040A/PCB (schematic shown in
data sheet).
ARRAY
ERROR
CORRECTION
6-BIT
ADC
DECODE
LOGIC
10
REV. B
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.
“Gain Tempco” is for converter using internal reference; “Temperature
Coefficient” is for bandgap reference only.
2
Output propagation delay (tPD) is measured from the 50% point of the falling
edge of the encode command to the min/max voltage levels of the digital
outputs with 10 pF maximum loads.
3
RMS signal to rms noise with analog input signal 1 dB below full scale at
specified frequency.
4
ENCODE = 32 MSPS.
5
3rd order intermodulation measured with analog input frequencies of 2.3 MHz
and 2.4 MHz at 7 dB below full scale.
6
For rated performance at 40 MSPS, duty cycle of encode command should be
50% ±10%.
7
Measured as the ratio of the change in offset voltage for a 5% change in +V
or –VS.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
EXPLANATION OF TEST LEVELS
Test Level
I– 100% Production Tested.
II – 100% production tested at +25°C, and sample tested at
specified temperatures. AC testing done on sample basis.
III – Sample Tested Only.
IV – Parameter is guaranteed by design and characterization
testing.
V – Parameter is a typical value only.
VI – All devices are 100% production tested at +25°C. 100%
production tested at temperature extremes for military
temperature devices; guaranteed by design and character-
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 (parts soldered to board):
N Package (Plastic DIP): θJA = 42°C/W; θJC = 10°C/W.
R Package (SOIC): θJA = 47°C/W; θJC = 10°C/W.
S
S
S
REV. B
ORDERING GUIDE
ModelTemperature Range Package DescriptionPackage Option
AD9040AJN0°C to +70°C28-Lead Plastic DIPN-28
AD9040AJR0°C to +70°C28-Lead SOIC PackageR-28
AD9040A/PWBPrinted Circuit Board (Only) of Evaluation Circuit
AD9040A/PCBComplete Evaluation Board, Assembled and Tested,
Including AD9040AJR
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AD9040A
A
ENCODE
DIGITAL
OUTPUTS
N
IN
N + 1
t
A
tEHt
EL
t
PD
N – 3N – 2N – 1
#2#3
Figure 1. Timing Diagram
t
APERTURE DELAY
A
t
PULSEWIDTH HIGH
EH
t
PULSEWIDTH LOW
EL
OUTPUT PROP DELAY
t
PD
MINTYPMAX
1.9
10
10100
7.5
10ns
100
12
PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
Pin No.NameFunction
1, 12, 21–V
S
5 V Power Supply
2, 4, 11, 14, 22 GNDGround
3, 10+V
5V
The analog input frequency at which the spectral power of the
fundamental frequency (as determined by FFT analysis) is
reduced by 3 dB.
Aperture Delay
The delay between 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 Gain
The percentage of amplitude change of a small high frequency
sine wave (3.58 MHz) superimposed on a low frequency signal
(15.734 kHz).
Differential Nonlinearity
The deviation of any code from an ideal 1 LSB step.
Differential Phase
The phase change of a small high frequency sine wave (3.58 MHz)
superimposed on a low frequency signal (15.734 kHz).
Harmonic Distortion
The rms value of the fundamental divided by the rms value of
the harmonic.
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 tested 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 the 50% point of the falling edge of the
ENCODE command and the 1 V/4 V points of output data.
Overvoltage Recovery Time
The amount of time required for the converter to recover to
10-bit accuracy after an analog input signal 150% of full scale is
reduced to the full-scale range of the converter.
Power Supply Rejection Ratio (PSRR)
The ratio of a change in input offset voltage to a change in
power supply voltage.
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)
The ratio of the rms signal amplitude to the rms value of
“noise,” which is defined as the sum of all other spectral components, including harmonics but excluding dc, with an analog
input signal 1 dB below full scale.
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Without Harmonics)
The ratio of the rms signal amplitude to the rms value of
“noise,” which is defined as the sum of all other spectral components, excluding the first eight harmonics and dc, with an
analog input signal 1 dB below full scale.
Transient Response
The time required for the converter to achieve 10-bit accuracy
when a step function is applied to the analog input.
The ratio of the power of either of two input signals to the
power of the strongest third-order IMD signal.
A
IN
V
1kV
2kV
V
ANALOG INPUT
V
CC
CC
1kV
1mA1mA
SS
1kV
V
REF
GND
REFERENCE CIRCUIT
6.8kV
1kV
V
CC
GND
V
OUT
R
L
R
L
2.5kV
BP
REF
V
SS
BANDGAP OUTPUT
V
CC
GND
CMOS OUTPUT
D0-9
Figure 2. Equivalent Circuits
REV. B
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AD9040A
THEORY OF OPERATION
Refer to the block diagram.
The AD9040A employs subranging architecture and digital error
correction. This combination of design techniques insures true
10-bit accuracy at the digital outputs of the converter.
At the input, the analog signal is applied to a track-and-hold
(T/H) that holds the analog value which is present when the
unit is strobed with an ENCODE command. The conversion
process begins on the rising edge of this pulse, which should
have a 50% (±10%) duty cycle. Minimum encode rate of the
AD9040A is 10 MSPS because of the use of three internal T/H
devices.
The held analog value of the first track-and-hold is applied to a
5-bit flash converter and a pair of internal T/Hs (shown in the
block diagram as a single unit). The T/Hs pipeline the analog
signal to the amplifier array through a residue ladder and switch ing circuit while the 5-bit flash converter resolves the most
significant bits (MSBs) of the held analog voltage.
When the 5-bit flash converter has completed its cycle, its output activates 1-of-32 ladder switches; these, in turn, cause the
correct residue signal to be applied to the error amplifier array.
The output of the error amplifier is applied to a 6-bit flash converter whose output supplies the five least significant bits (LSBs)
of the digital output along with one bit of error correction for
the 5-bit main range converter.
Decode logic aligns the data from the two converters and presents the result as a 10-bit parallel digital word. The output
stage of the AD9040A is CMOS. Output data are strobed on
the trailing edge of the ENCODE command.
Full-scale range of the AD9040A is determined by the reference
voltage applied to the V
(Pin 6) input. This voltage sets the
RFF
internal flash and residue ladder voltage drops; these establish
the value of the LSB. Because of headroom restraints, the fullscale range cannot be increased by applying a higher-than
specified reference voltage. Conversely, a lower reference voltage will reduce the full-scale range of the converter, but will also
decrease its performance. An internal bandgap reference voltage
of +2.5 V is provided to assure optimum performance over the
operating temperature range.
USING THE AD9040A
Timing
The duty cycle of the encode clock for the AD9040A is critical
for obtaining rated performance of the ADC. Internal pulse
widths within the track-and-hold are established by the encode
command pulse width; to ensure rated performance, the duty
cycle should be held at 50%. Duty cycle variations of less than
±10% will cause no degradation in performance.
Operation at encode rates less than 10 MSPS is not recommended. The internal track-and-hold saturates, causing erroneous conversions. This T/H saturation precludes clocking the
AD9040A in burst mode. The 50% duty cycle must be maintained even for sample rates down to 10 MSPS.
The AD9040A provides latched data outputs, with 2 1/2 pipeline delays. Data outputs are available one propagation delay
(t
) after the falling edge of the encode command (refer to
PD
AD9040A Timing Diagram). The length of the output data
lines and the loads placed on them should be minimized to
reduce transients within the AD9040A; these transients can
detract from the converter’s dynamic performance.
Voltage Reference
A stable voltage reference is required to establish the 2-V p-p
range of the AD9040A. There are two options for creating this
reference. The easiest and least expensive way to implement it is
to use the (+2.5 V) bandgap voltage reference which is internal
to the ADC. Figure 3 illustrates the connections for using the
internal reference. The internal reference has 500 µA of extra
drive current which can be used for other circuits.
AD9040A
V
–V
0.1mF
S
BP
OUT
V
REF
REF
+2.5V
REF
AMP
BANDGAP
REFERENCE
REFERENCE
Figure 3. Using Internal Reference
Some applications may require greater accuracy, improved
temperature performance, or adjustment of the gain (input
range) of the AD9040A which cannot be obtained by using the
internal reference. For these applications, an external +2.5 V
reference can be used, as shown in Figure 4. The V
REF
input
requires 5 µA of drive current.
AD9040A
BANDGAP
REFERENCE
REF
AMP
REFERENCE
REFERENCE
–V
0.1mF
S
V
OUT
V
0.1mF
BP
REF
REF
Figure 4. Using External Reference
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AD9040A
AD9040A
MARCONI 2030
SYNTHESIZER
REF
MARCONI 2030
SYNTHESIZER
REF
19.9609375 MHz
40 MHz
FLAT PULSE
NETWORK
SINE
TO
CMOS
ANALOG
IN
ENCODE
OUTPUT
In applications using multiple AD9040As, slaving the reference
inputs to a single reference output will improve gain tracking
among the ADCs, as shown in Figure 5.
AD9040A
V
OUT
V
0.1mF
REF
0.1mF
–V
S
AD9040A
V
0.1mF
REF
0.1mF
–V
S
AD9040A
V
0.1mF
REF
0.1mF
–V
S
Figure 5. Slaving Multiple AD9040As to a Single Internal
Reference
In the specifications table, the Gain Tempco parameter under
DC ACCURACY applies to the ADC when the internal reference is being used. If an external reference is used, its temperature coefficient must be taken into account to determine overall
temperature performance.
The input range can be varied by adjusting the reference voltage
applied to the AD9040A. By decreasing the reference voltage,
the gain can be reduced approximately 10% with no degradation in performance. Increasing the reference voltage increases
the gain; but for proper operation, the reference voltage should
not exceed +2.6 V.
Time-Gain Control ADC
Ultrasound and sonar systems require an increase in gain versus
time. This allows the system to correct for attenuation of return
pulses. Figure 6 shows the AD600/AD602 amplifier and the
AD9040A ADC configured as a time-gain control analog-todigital converter. The control voltage ramps from –625 mV to
+625 mV, permitting 40 dB of gain-control range. The voltage
used for gain control can be either a linear ramp, or the output
of a voltage-output DAC such as the AD7242.
GAIN CONTROL
–625mV
A
IN
VOLTAGE
AD600/602
+625mV
AD9040A
Figure 6. Ultrasound/Sonar Time-Gain Control ADC
Using X-AMPs™
Transient Response
Figure 7 illustrates the method for evaluating ADC transient
performance. Two synthesizers are locked in synchronization,
but tuned to frequencies which are slightly offset from a 2-to-1
submultiple.
One synthesizer clocks a flat pulse network at a frequency of
19.9609375 MHz to provide the analog input signal; the other
synthesizer output is shaped to provide a CMOS 40 MHz sampling clock. At the output of the AD9040A, output data reflects
an interleaved alias of the input pulse. The repetitive sampling
allows the measurement of ADC transient response as shown in
performance graphs elsewhere in this data sheet.
REV. B
Figure 7. Transient Response Test
X-AMP is a trademark of Analog Devices, Inc.
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AD9040A
Layout Information
Preserving the accuracy and dynamic performance of the
AD9040A requires that designers pay special attention to the
layout of the printed circuit board.
Analog paths should be kept as short as possible and be properly
terminated to avoid reflections. The analog input and reference
voltage connections should be kept away from digital signal
paths; this reduces the amount of digital switching noise which
is capacitively coupled into the analog section. Digital signal
paths should also be kept short, and run lengths should be
matched to avoid propagation delay mismatch. The AD9040A
digital outputs should be buffered or latched close to the device
(<2 cm). This prevents load transients which may feedback into
the device.
In high speed circuits, layout of the ground is critical. A single,
low impedance ground plane on the component side of the
board is recommended. Power supplies should be capacitively
coupled to the ground plane with high quality chip capacitors to
reduce noise in the circuit. Multilayer boards allow designers to
lay out signal traces without interrupting the ground plane, and
provide low impedance ground planes. In systems with dedicated analog and digital grounds, all grounds of the AD9040A
should be connected to the analog ground plane.
The power supplies of the AD9040A should be isolated from
the supplies used for external devices; this reduces the amount
of noise coupled into the ADC. The digital +5 volt connection
of the device (V
be connected to the same supply as +V
necting V
, Pin 23) powers the digital outputs and should
D
to a system digital supply may couple noise into the
D
(Pins 3 and 10). Con-
S
device. Sockets limit dynamic performance and are not recommended for use with the AD9040A.
performance without (or prior to) developing a user-specific
printed circuit board. The two-sided board includes a reconstruction DAC and digital output interface, and uses the layout
and applications suggestions outlined above. It is available from
Analog Devices at nominal cost.
Generous space is provided near the analog input and digital
outputs to support additional signal processing components the
user may wish to add. This prototyping area includes through
holes with 100-mil centers to support a variety of component
additions.
Input/Output/Supply Information
Power supply, analog input, clock connections, and reconstructed output (RC OUTPUT) are identified by labels on the
evaluation board. Operation of the evaluation board should
conform to the following characteristics:
Table I. Evaluation Board Characteristics
ParameterTypicalUnits
Supply Current
+5 V250mA
–5.2 V300mA
A
IN
Impedance51Ω
Voltage Range±1.0V
CLOCK
Impedance51Ω
Frequency40MSPS
RC OUTPUT
Impedance51Ω
Voltage Range0 V to –1 VV
EVALUATION BOARD
The evaluation board for the AD9040A (AD9040A/PCB) provides an easy and flexible method for evaluating the ADC’s
Analog Input
Analog input signals can be fed directly into the Device Under
Test input (A
). The AIN input is terminated at the device with
IN
a 51 Ω resistor.
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AD9040A
Figure 8. PCB Top View
DAC Reconstruction
The AD9040A evaluation board provides an onboard AD9721
reconstruction DAC for observing the digitized analog input
signal. The AD9721 is terminated into 51 ohms to provide a
1 V p-p signal at the output (RC OUTPUT).
Output Data
The output data bits are latched with a CMOS 74AC574 which
drives a 40-pin connector (AMP p/n 102153-9). The data and
clock signals are available on the connector per the pin assignments shown on the schematic of the evaluation board. Output
data are available on the falling edge of the clock.
Figure 9. PCB Bottom View
Table II. Digital Coding
AnalogVoltageOut-ofInputLevelRangeDigital Output
MSB . . . LSB
+1.002 V Positive Full Scale + 1 LSB 11111111111
+1 V
+1/2 V
0 VBipolar Zero
–1/2 V
–1 V
–1.002 VNegative Full Scale – 1 LSB 10000000000
Positive Full Scale01111111111
Full Scale – 1 LSB01111111110
Positive 1/2 Scale01100000000
1/2 Scale – 1 LSB01011111111
010000000000
0
1/2 Scale + 1 LSB00100000000
Negative 1/2 Scale00011111111
Full Scale + 1 LSB00000000001
Negative Full Scale00000000000