FEATURES
200 MSPS Guaranteed Conversion Rate
135 MSPS Low Cost Version Available
350 MHz Analog Bandwidth
1 V p-p Analog Input Range
Internal +2.5 V Reference and T/H
Low Power: 500 mW
+5 V Single Supply Operation
TTL Output Interface
Single or Demultiplexed Output Ports
APPLICATIONS
RGB Graphics Processing
High Resolution Video
Digital Data Storage Read Channels
Digital Communications
Digital Instrumentation
Medical Imaging
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The AD9054A is an 8-bit monolithic analog-to-digital converter
optimized for high speed, low power, small size and ease of use.
With a 200 MSPS encode rate capability and full-power analog
bandwidth of 350 MHz, the component is ideal for applications
requiring the highest possible dynamic performance.
To minimize system cost and power dissipation, the AD9054A
includes an internal +2.5 V reference and track-and-hold circuit.
The user provides only a +5 V power supply and an encode clock.
No external reference or driver components are required for
many applications.
A/D Converter
AD9054A
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
The AD9054A’s encode input interfaces directly to TTL, CMOS
or positive-ECL logic and will operate with single-ended or
differential inputs. The user may select dual-channel or singlechannel digital outputs. The dual (demultiplexed) mode interleaves ADC data through two 8-bit channels at one-half the
clock rate. Operation in demultiplexed mode reduces the speed
and cost of external digital interfaces while allowing the ADC to
be clocked to the full 200 MSPS conversion rate. In the singlechannel (nondemultiplexed) mode, all data is piped at the full
clock rate to the Channel A outputs.
Fabricated with an advanced BiCMOS process, the AD9054A is
provided in a space-saving 44-lead LQFP surface mount plastic
package (ST-44) and specified over the full industrial (–40°C to
+85°C) temperature range.
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.
Output VoltageFullVI2.42.52.62.42.52.6V
Temperature CoefficientFullV110110ppm/°C
SWITCHING PERFORMANCE
Maximum Conversion Rate (fS)FullVI200135MSPS
Minimum Conversion Rate (f
Encode Pulsewidth High (t
Encode Pulsewidth Low (t
Aperture Delay (t
)+25°CV0.50.5ns
A
)FullIV2525MSPS
S
)+25°CIV2.0223.022ns
EH
)+25°CIV2.0223.022ns
EL
Aperture Uncertainty (Jitter)+25°CV2.32.3ps rms
Data Sync Setup Time (t
Data Sync Hold Time (t
Data Sync Pulsewidth (t
Output Valid Time (t
Output Propagation Delay (tPD)
DIGITAL INPUTS
HIGH Level Current (IIH)
LOW Level Current (I
)+25°CIV00ns
SDS
)+25°CIV0.50.5ns
HDS
)+25°CIV2.02.0ns
PWDS
3
)
V
IL
3
4
4
)
FullVI2.75.12.75.7ns
FullVI5.97.97.58.5ns
FullVI500625500625µA
FullVI500625500625µA
Input Capacitance+25°CV33pF
DIFFERENTIAL INPUTS
Differential Signal Amplitude (VID)FullIV400400mV
HIGH Input Voltage (V
LOW Input Voltage (V
IHD
ILD
Common-Mode Input (V
)FullIV1.5V
DD
)FullIV0VDD – 0.40VDD – 0.4V
)FullIV1.51.5V
ICM
1.5V
DD
V
DEMUX INPUT
HIGH Input Voltage (VIH)FullIV2.0V
DD
2.0V
DD
V
LOW Input Voltage (VIL)FullIV00.800.8V
DIGITAL OUTPUTS
HIGH Output Voltage (VOH)FullVI2.42.4V
LOW Output Voltage (V
)FullVI0.40.4V
OL
Output CodingBinaryBinary
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Test AD9054ABST-200 AD9054ABST-135
ParameterTempLevelMinTypMaxMinTypMaxUnit
POWER SUPPLY
VDD Supply Current (IDD)FullVI128145120140mA
Power Dissipation
Power Supply Sensitivity
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE
Transient Response+25°CV1.51.5ns
Overvoltage Recovery Time+25°CV1.51.5ns
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)
(Without Harmonics)
= 19.7 MHz+25°CIV42 4542 45dB
f
IN
f
= 49.7 MHz+25°CI42454245dB
IN
fIN = 70.1 MHz+25°CI4245dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SINAD)
(With Harmonics)
= 19.7 MHz+25°CIV40 4340 43dB
f
IN
fIN = 49.7 MHz+25°CI40434043dB
= 70.1 MHz+25°CI3942dB
f
IN
Effective Number of Bits
= 19.7 MHz+25°CIV6.356.856.356.85Bits
f
IN
f
= 49.7 MHz+25°CI6.356.856.356.85Bits
IN
= 70.1 MHz+25°CI6.186.85Bits
f
IN
2nd Harmonic Distortion
fIN = 19.7 MHz+25°CIV58635863dBc
= 49.7 MHz+25°CI54595459dBc
f
IN
= 70.1 MHz+25°CI4955dBc
f
IN
3rd Harmonic Distortion
fIN = 19.7 MHz+25°CIV48564856dBc
= 49.7 MHz+25°CI48544854dBc
f
IN
f
= 70.1 MHz+25°CI4350dBc
IN
Two-Tone Intermod Distortion
(IMD)
= 19.7 MHz+25°CV6060dBc
f
IN
= 49.7 MHz+25°CV5555dBc
f
IN
fIN = 70.1 MHz+25°CV50dBc
NOTES
1
Gain error and gain temperature coefficient are based on the ADC only (with a fixed +2.5 V external reference).
2
3 dB bandwidth with full-power input signal.
3
tV and tPD are measured from the threshold crossing of the ENCODE input to valid TTL levels of the digital outputs. The output ac load during test is 5 pF (Refer to
equivalent circuits Figures 5 and 6).
4
IIH and IIL are valid for differential input voltages of less than 1.5 V. At higher differential voltages, the input current will increase to a maximum of 1.5 mA.
5
Power dissipation is measured under the following conditions: analog input is –1 dBFS at 19.7 MHz.
6
Typical thermal impedance for the ST-44 (LQFP) 44-lead package (in still air): θJC = 20°C/W, θCA = 35°C/W, θJA = 55°C/W.
7
A change in input offset voltage with respect to a change in VDD.
8
SNR/harmonics based on an analog input voltage of –1.0 dBFS referenced to a 1.024 V full-scale input range.
Maximum Junction Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +175°C
Maximum Case Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +150°C
*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 outside of those indicated in the operation
sections of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum ratings
for extended periods may affect device reliability.
ORDERING GUIDE
TemperaturePackage
Model RangeOption*
AD9054ABST-200–40°C to +85°CST-44
AD9054ABST-135–40°C to +85°CST-44
AD9054A/PCB+25°CEvaluation Board
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 AD9054A 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.
Figure 32. Reference Voltage vs. Power Supply Voltage
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2.502
2.501
2.500
VREF OUT – Volts
2.499
2.498
–40100–20020406080
T
– ⴗC
AMB
Figure 33. Reference Voltage vs. Temperature
APPLICATION NOTES
THEORY OF OPERATION
The AD9054A combines Analog Devices’ patented MagAmp
bit-per-stage architecture with flash converter technology to
create a high performance, low power ADC. For ease of use
the part includes an onboard reference and input logic that
accepts TTL, CMOS or PECL levels.
The analog input signal is buffered by a high-speed differential
amplifier and applied to a track-and-hold (T/H) circuit. This
T/H captures the value of the input at the sampling instant and
maintains it for the duration of the conversion. The sampling
and conversion process is initiated by a rising edge on the
ENCODE input. Once the signal is captured by the T/H, the
four Most Significant Bits (MSBs) are sequentially encoded by
the MagAmp string. The residue signal is then encoded by a
flash comparator string to generate the four Least Significant
Bits (LSBs). The comparator outputs are decoded and combined into the 8-bit result.
If the user has selected Single Channel Mode (DEMUX =
HIGH), the 8-bit data word is directed to the Channel A output bank. Data are strobed to the output on the rising edge of
the ENCODE input with four pipeline delays. If the user has
selected Dual Channel Mode (DEMUX = LOW) the data are
alternately directed between the A and B output banks and have
five pipeline delays. At power-up, the N sample data can appear at either the A or B port. To align the data in a known
state the user must strobe DATA SYNC (DS, DS) per the
conditions described in the Timing section.
Graphics Applications
The high bandwidth and low power of the AD9054A make it
very attractive for applications that require the digitization of
presampled waveforms, wherein the input signal rapidly slews
from one level to another and is relatively stable for a period of
time. Examples of these include digitizing the output of computer graphic display systems and very high speed solid state
imagers.
These applications require the converter to process inputs with
frequency components well in excess of the sampling rate (often
with subnanosecond rise times), after which the A/D must settle
and sample the input in well under one pixel time. The architecture of the AD9054A is vastly superior to older flash architectures, that not only exhibit excessive input capacitance (which is
very hard to drive), but can make major errors when fed a very
rapidly slewing signal. The AD9054A’s extremely wide bandwidth
Track/Hold circuit processes these signals without difficulty.
Using the AD9054A
Good high speed design practices must be followed when using
the AD9054A. To obtain maximum benefit, decoupling capacitors should be physically as close to the chip as possible. We
recommend placing a 0.1 µF capacitor at each power-ground
pin pair (9 total) for high frequency decoupling, and including
one 10 µF capacitor for local low frequency decoupling. The
VREF IN pin should also be decoupled by a 0.1 µF capacitor.
The part should be located on a solid ground plane and output
trace lengths should be short (<1 inch) to minimize transmission line effects. This avoids the need for termination resistors
on the output bus and reduces the load capacitance that needs
to be driven, which in turn minimizes on-chip noise due to
heavy current flow in the outputs. We have obtained optimum
performance on our evaluation board by tying all V
pins to a
DD
quiet analog power supply system, and tying all GND pins to a
quiet analog system ground.
Minimum Encode Rate
The minimum sampling rate for the AD9054A is 25 MHz.
To achieve very high sampling rates, the track/hold circuit employs a very small hold capacitor. When operated below the
minimum guaranteed sampling rate, the T/H droop becomes
excessive. This is first observed as an increase in offset voltage,
followed by degraded linearity at even lower frequencies.
Lower effective sampling rates may be easily supported by operating the converter in dual port output mode and using only
one output channel. A majority of the power dissipated by the
AD9054A is static (not related to conversion rate) so the penalty
for clocking at twice the desired rate is not high.
Reference
The AD9054A internal reference, VREF, provides a simple, cost
effective reference for many applications. It exhibits reasonable
accuracy and excellent stability over power supply and temperature variations. The VREF OUT pin can simply be strapped to
the VREF IN pin. The internal reference can be used to drive
additional loads (up to several mA), including multiple A/D converters as might be required in a triple video converter application.
When an external reference is desired for accuracy or other
requirements, the AD9054A should be driven directly by the
external reference source connected to pin VREF IN (VREF
OUT can be left floating). The external reference can be set to
2.5 V ± 0.25 V. If VREF IN is raised by 10% (set to 2.75 V) the
analog full-scale range will increase by 10% to 1.024 × 1.1 =
1.1264 V. The new input range will then be AIN ±0.5632 V.
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Digital Inputs
SNR performance is directly related to the sampling clock stability in A/D converters, particularly for high input frequencies
and wide bandwidths. A low jitter clock (<10 ps @ 100 MHz)
is essential for optimum performance when digitizing signals
that are not presampled.
ENCODE and Data Select (DS) can be driven differentially or
single-ended. For single-ended operation, the complement
inputs (ENCODE, DS) are internally biased to V
/3 (~1.5 V)
DD
by a high impedance on-chip resistor divider (Figure 5), but
they may be externally driven to establish an alternate threshold
if desired. A 0.1 µF decoupling capacitor to ground is sufficient
to maintain a threshold appropriate for TTL or CMOS logic.
When driven differentially, ENCODE and DS will accommodate differential signals centered between 1.5 V and 4.5 V with
a total differential swing ≥800 mV (V
≥ 400 mV).
ID
Note the 6-diode clock input protection circuitry in Figure 5.
This limits the differential input voltage to ~ ±2.1 V. When the
diodes turn on, current is limited by the 300 Ω series resistor.
Exceeding 2.1 V across the differential inputs will have no impact on the performance of the converter, but be aware of the
clock signal distortion that may be produced by the nonlinear
impedance at the converter.
V
CLOCK
CLOCK
ENC
ENC
IH D
V
IC M
V
IL D
V
ID
a. Driving Differential Inputs Differentially
V
CLOCKENC
0.1F
ENC
IH D
V
IC M
V
IL D
V
ID
b. Driving Differential Inputs Single-Endedly
Figure 34. Input Signal Level Definitions
Single Port Mode
When operated in a Single Port mode (DEMUX = HIGH), the
timing of the AD9054A is similar to any high speed A/D Converter (Figure 1).
A sample is taken on every rising edge of ENCODE, and the
resulting data is produced on the output pins following the
FOURTH rising edge of ENCODE after the sample was taken
(four pipeline delays). The output data are valid t
rising edge of ENCODE, and remain valid until at least t
after the
PD
after
V
the next rising edge of ENCODE.
The maximum clock rate is specified as 100 MSPS. This is
recommended because the guaranteed output data valid time
equals the Clock Period (1/f
Delay (t
) plus the Output Valid Time (tV), which comes to
PD
) minus the Output Propagation
S
4.8 ns at 100 MHz. This is about as fast as standard logic is able
to capture the data with reasonable design margins. The AD9054A
will operate faster in single-channel mode if you are able to
capture the data.
When operating in Single-Channel Mode, the outputs at Port B
are held static in a random state.
Figure 35 shows the AD9054A used in single-channel output
mode. The analog input (±0.5 V) is ac coupled and the ENCODE
input is driven by a TTL level signal. The chip’s internal reference is used.
+5V
1k⍀
VREF OUT
VREF IN
AIN
AD9054A
AIN
DEMUX
DS
DS
NC
ENC
ENC
0.1F
NC = NO CONNECT
A PORT
0.1F
VIN
0.1F
CLOCK
Figure 35. Single Port Mode—AC-Coupled Input—SingleEnded Encode
Dual Port Mode
In Dual Port Mode (DEMUX = LOW), the conversion results
are alternated between the two output ports (Figure 2). This
limits the data output rate at either port to 1/2 the conversion
rate (ENCODE), and supports conversion at up to 200 MSPS
with TTL/CMOS compatible interfaces. Dual Channel Mode is
required for guaranteed operation above 100 MSPS, but may be
enabled at any specified conversion rate.
The multiplexing is controlled internally via a clock divider,
which introduces a degree of ambiguity in the port assignments.
Figure 2 illustrates that, prior to synchronization, either Port A
or Port B may produce the even or odd samples. This is resolved by exercising the Data Sync (DS) control, a differential
input (identical to the ENCODE input), which facilitates operation at high speed.
At least once after power-up, and prior to using the conversion
data, the part needs to be synchronized by a falling edge (or a
positive-going pulse) on DS (observing setup and hold times
with respect to ENCODE). If the converter’s internal timing is
in conflict with the DS signal when it is exercised, then two data
samples (one on each port) are corrupted as the converter is
resynchronized. The converter then produces data with a
known phase relationship from that point forward.
Note that if the converter is already properly synchronized, the
DS pulse has no effect on the output data. This allows the converter to be continuously resynchronized by a pulse at 1/2 the
ENCODE rate. This signal is often available within a system, as
it represents the master clock rate for the demultiplexed output
data. Of course, a single DS signal may be used to synchronize
multiple A/D converters in a multichannel system.
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Applications that call for the AD9054A to be synchronized at
power-up or only periodically during calibration/reset (i.e., valid
data is not required prior to synchronization), need only be
concerned with the timing of the falling edge of DS. The falling
edge of DS must satisfy the setup time defined by Figure 2 and
the specification table. In this case the DS hold time specification on the rising edge can be ignored.
Applications that will continuously update the synchronization
command need to treat the DS signal as a pulse and satisfy
timing requirements on both rising and falling edges. It is easiest
to consider the DS signal in this case to be a pulse train at one
half the encode rate, the positive pulse nominally bracketing the
ENCODE falling edge on alternate cycles as shown in the timing diagram (Figure 2b). Both the falling and rising edges of DS
must satisfy minimum setup (t
) and hold (t
SDS
) times with
HDS
respect to the falling edges of ENCODE. This timing requirement produces a tight timing window at higher encode rates.
Synchronization by a single reset edge results in a simpler timing
solution in many applications. For example, synchronization
may be provided at the beginning of each graphics line or frame.
The data are presented at the output of the AD9054A in a pingpong (alternating) fashion to optimize the performance of the
converter. It may be aligned for presentation as sixteen bits in
parallel by adding a register stage to the output.
In Dual Channel Mode, the converted data is produced five
clock cycles after the rising edge of ENCODE on which the
sample is taken (five pipeline delays).
In Figure 36, the converter is operating in Dual Port Mode,
with data coming alternately out of Port A and Port B. The
figure illustrates how the output data may be aligned with an
output latch to produce a 16-bit output at 1/2 the conversion
clock rate. The Data Sync input must be properly exercised to
time the A Port with the synchronizing latch.
1k⍀
'74
DIVIDE
BY 2
VREF OUT
VREF IN
AIN
AD9054A
AIN
DEMUX
DS
DS
NC
ENC
ENC
0.1F
NC = NO CONNECT
A PORT
'573
B PORT
0.1F
VIN
0.1F
DS
CLOCK
Figure 36. Dual Port Mode—Aligned Output Data
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EVALUATION BOARD
The AD9054A evaluation board offers an easy way to test the
AD9054A. It provides dc biasing for the analog input, generates
the latch clocks for both full speed and demuxed modes, and includes a reconstruction DAC. The board has several different
modes of operation, and is shipped in the following configuration:
• DC-Coupled Analog Input
• Demuxed Outputs
• Differential Clocks
• Internal Voltage Reference.
S104
VREF EXT
VREF OUT
VREF IN
AIN
AIN
DEMUX
DSDSENC
ENC
ENC
AD9054A
CLOCKING
ENC
CLK A
CLK B
B PORT
A PORT
DAC
'574
'574
AIN
S105
50⍀
ENC
ENC
RESET
BUTTON
D
D FF
C
CLK A
CLK B
50⍀
50⍀
DC BIAS
S102
S103
5V
Figure 37. PCB Block Diagram
Analog Input
The evaluation board accepts a 1 V input signal centered at
ground. The board’s input circuitry then biases this signal to
+2.5 V in one of two ways:
1. DC-coupled through an AD9631 op amp; this is the mode in
which it is shipped. Potentiometer R7 provides adjustment
of the bias voltage.
2. AC-coupled through C1.
These two modes are selected by jumpers S101 and S103. For
dc coupling, the S101 jumper is connected between the two left
pins and the S103 jumper is connected between the two lower
pins. For ac coupling, the S101 jumper is connected between
the two right pins and the S103 jumper is connected between
the two upper pins.
ENCODE
The AD9054A ENCODE input can be driven two ways:
1. Differential TTL, CMOS, or PECL; it is shipped in this
mode.
2. Single-ended TTL or CMOS. To use in this mode, remove
R11, the 50 Ω chip resistor located next to the ENCODE
input, and insert a 0.1 µF ceramic capacitor into the C5 slot.
C5 is located between the ENC connector and the ENCODE
input to the DUT and is marked on the back side of the
board. In this mode, ENCODE is biased with internal resistors to 1.5 V, but it can be externally driven to any dc voltage.
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Voltage Reference
The AD9054A has an internal 2.5 V voltage reference. An
external reference may be employed instead. The evaluation
board is configured for the internal reference. To use an external reference, connect it to the (VREF) pin on the power connector and move jumper S102.
Single Port Mode
Single Port Mode sets the AD9054A to produce data on every
clock cycle on output port A only. To test in this mode, jumper
S104 should be set to single channel and S106 and S107 must
be set to F (for Full). The maximum speed in single port mode
is 100 MSPS.
Dual Port Mode
Dual Port or half speed output mode sets the ADC to produce
data alternately on Port A and Port B. In this mode, the reset
function should be implemented. To test in this mode, set
jumper S104 to Dual Channel, and set S106 and S107 to D (for
Dual Port). The maximum speed in this mode is 200 MSPS.
RESET
RESET drives the AD9054A’s Data Sync (DS) pins. When
operating in Single Port Mode, RESET is not used. In DualChannel Mode it is needed for two reasons: to synchronize the
timing of Port A data and Port B data with a known clock edge,
as described in the data sheet, and to synchronize the evaluation
board’s latch clocks with the data coming out of the AD9054A.
Reset can be driven in two ways: by pushing the reset button on
the board, or externally, with a TTL pulse through connector J5
or J6.
DAC Out
The DAC output is a representation of the data on output Port
A only. Output Port B is not reconstructed.
Troubleshooting
If the board does not seem to be working correctly, try the following:
• Check that all jumpers are in the correct position for the
desired mode of operation.
• Push the reset button. This will align the AD9054A’s data
output with the half speed latch clocks.
• Switch the jumper S105 from A-R to R-B or vice-versa, then
push the reset button. In demuxed mode, this will have the
effect of inverting the half speed latch clocks.
• At high encode rates, the evaluation board’s clock generation
circuitry is sensitive to the +5 V digital power supply. At
high encode rates, the +5 V digital power should be kept
below +5.2 V. This is an evaluation board sensitivity and
not an AD9054A sensitivity.
The AD9054A Evaluation Board is provided as a design example for customers of Analog Devices, Inc. ADI makes no
warranties, express, statutory, or implied, regarding merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.