The LTC®2290 is a 12-bit 10Msps, low power dual 3V
A/D converter designed for digitizing high frequency, wide
dynamic range signals. The LTC2290 is perfect for
demanding imaging and communications applications
with AC performance that includes 71.3dB SNR and 90dB
SFDR for signals well beyond the Nyquist frequency.
DC specs include ±0.3LSB INL (typ), ±0.15LSB DNL (typ)
and no missing codes over temperature. The transition
noise is a low 0.25LSB
A single 3V supply allows low power operation. A separate
output supply allows the outputs to drive 0.5V to 3.3V
logic. An optional multiplexer allows both channels to
share a digital output bus.
A single-ended CLK input controls converter operation.
An optional clock duty cycle stabilizer allows high performance at full speed for a wide range of clock duty cycles.
, LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Portable Instrumentation
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TYPICAL APPLICATIO
ANALOG
INPUT A
CLK A
CLK B
ANALOG
INPUT B
+
INPUT
S/H
–
CLOCK/DUTY CYCLE
CONTROL
CLOCK/DUTY CYCLE
CONTROL
+
INPUT
S/H
–
12-BIT
PIPELINED
ADC CORE
12-BIT
PIPELINED
ADC CORE
OUTPUT
DRIVERS
OUTPUT
DRIVERS
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OV
D11A
•
•
•
D0A
OGND
MUX
OV
D11B
•
•
•
D0B
OGND
DD
DD
Typical INL, 2V Range
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
–0.2
INL ERROR (LSB)
–0.4
–0.6
–0.8
–1.0
1024
0
2048
CODE
3072
4096
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ABSOLUTE AXIU RATIGS
OVDD = VDD (Notes 1, 2)
Supply Voltage (VDD) ................................................. 4V
Digital Output Ground Voltage (OGND) ....... –0.3V to 1V
Analog Input Voltage (Note 3) ..... –0.3V to (V
Digital Input Voltage .................... –0.3V to (V
Digital Output Voltage ................– 0.3V to (OV
Power Dissipation............................................ 1500mW
Operating Temperature Range
LTC2290C ............................................... 0°C to 70°C
LTC2290I............................................. –40°C to 85°C
Storage Temperature Range ..................–65°C to 125°C
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec).................. 300°C
+ 0.3V)
DD
+ 0.3V)
DD
+ 0.3V)
DD
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PACKAGE/ORDER IFORATIO
TOP VIEW
DD
64 GND
63 VDD62 SENSEA
61 VCMA
60 MODE
59 SHDNA
58 OEA
57 OFA
56 DA11
55 DA10
54 DA9
53 DA8
52 DA7
51 DA6
50 OGND
49 OV
1
A
INA+
–
A
2
INA
REFHA 3
REFHA 4
REFLA 5
REFLA 6
V
7
DD
CLKA
8
CLKB 9
V
10
DD
REFLB 11
REFLB 12
REFHB 13
REFHB 14
–
A
15
INB
+
A
16
INB
19
17
18
DD
V
GND
SENSEB
64-LEAD (9mm × 9mm) PLASTIC QFN
EXPOSED PAD (PIN 65) IS GND AND MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB
Consult LTC Marketing for parts specified with wider operating temperature ranges.
*The temperature grade is identified by a label on the shipping container.
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CO VERTER CHARACTERISTICS
temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. (Note 4)
PARAMETERCONDITIONSMINTYPMAXUNITS
Resolution (No Missing Codes)●12Bits
Integral Linearity ErrorDifferential Analog Input (Note 5)●–1.3±0.31.3LSB
Differential Linearity ErrorDifferential Analog Input●–0.7±0.150.7LSB
Offset Error(Note 6)●–12±212mV
Gain ErrorExternal Reference●–2.5±0.52.5%FS
Offset Drift±10µV/°C
Full-Scale DriftInternal Reference±30ppm/°C
The ● denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating temperature range, otherwise
+
–
–A
IN
)2.7V < V
IN
< 3.4V (Note 7)●1V to 2VV
DD
+
–
, A
< V
IN
IN
DD
DD
●–11µA
●–33µA
RMS
The ● denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating temperature range,
70MHz Input70.7dB
70MHz Input85dB
70MHz Input90dB
70MHz Input70.4dB
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PARAMETERCONDITIONSMINTYPMAXUNITS
VCM Output VoltageI
VCM Output Tempco±30ppm/°C
VCM Line Regulation2.7V < VDD < 3.3V3mV/V
VCM Output Resistance–1mA < I
= 01.4751.5001.525V
OUT
(Note 4)
< 1mA4Ω
OUT
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DIGITAL I PUTS A D DIGITAL OUTPUTS
full operating temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. (Note 4)
SYMBOLPARAMETERCONDITIONSMINTYPMAXUNITS
LOGIC INPUTS (CLK, OE, SHDN, MUX)
V
IH
V
IL
I
IN
C
IN
LOGIC OUTPUTS
OVDD = 3V
C
OZ
I
SOURCE
I
SINK
V
OH
V
OL
OV
= 2.5V
DD
V
OH
V
OL
OVDD = 1.8V
V
OH
V
OL
High Level Input VoltageVDD = 3V●2V
Low Level Input VoltageVDD = 3V●0.8V
Input CurrentVIN = 0V to V
Input Capacitance(Note 7)3pF
Hi-Z Output CapacitanceOE = High (Note 7)3pF
Output Source CurrentV
Output Sink CurrentV
High Level Output VoltageIO = –10µA2.995V
Low Level Output VoltageIO = 10µA0.005V
High Level Output VoltageIO = –200µA2.49V
Low Level Output VoltageIO = 1.6mA0.09V
High Level Output VoltageIO = –200µA1.79V
Low Level Output VoltageIO = 1.6mA0.09V
= 0V50mA
OUT
= 3V50mA
OUT
= –200µA●2.72.99V
I
O
= 1.6mA●0.090.4V
I
O
The ● denotes the specifications which apply over the
DD
●–1010µA
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POWER REQUIRE E TS
range, otherwise specifications are at T
SYMBOLPARAMETERCONDITIONSMINTYPMAXUNITS
V
DD
OV
IV
P
DISS
P
SHDN
P
NAP
DD
DD
Analog Supply Voltage(Note 9)●2.733.4V
Output Supply Voltage(Note 9)●0.533.6V
Supply CurrentBoth ADCs at f
Power DissipationBoth ADCs at f
Shutdown Power (Each Channel)SHDN = H, OE = H, No CLK2mW
Nap Mode Power (Each Channel)SHDN = H, OE = L, No CLK15mW
= 25°C. (Note 8)
A
The ● denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating temperature
S(MAX)
S(MAX)
●4046mA
●120138mW
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range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. (Note 4)
SYMBOLPARAMETERCONDITIONSMINTYPMAXUNITS
f
s
t
L
t
H
t
AP
t
D
t
MD
Pipeline Latency6Cycles
Note 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings are those values beyond which the life
of a device may be impaired.
Note 2: All voltage values are with respect to ground with GND and OGND
wired together (unless otherwise noted).
Note 3: When these pin voltages are taken below GND or above V
will be clamped by internal diodes. This product can handle input currents
of greater than 100mA below GND or above VDD without latchup.
Note 4: VDD = 3V, f
drive, unless otherwise noted.
Sampling Frequency(Note 9)●110MHz
CLK Low TimeDuty Cycle Stabilizer Off●4050500ns
CLK High TimeDuty Cycle Stabilizer Off●4050500ns
Sample-and-Hold Aperture Delay0nS
CLK to DATA DelayCL = 5pF (Note 7)●1.42.75.4ns
MUX to DATA DelayCL = 5pF (Note 7)●1.42.75.4ns
Data Access Time After OE↓CL = 5pF (Note 7)●4.310ns
BUS Relinquish Time(Note 7)●3.38.5ns
= 10MHz, input range = 2V
SAMPLE
The ● denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating temperature
●550500ns
●550500ns
= 10MHz, input range = 1V
P-P
with differential
with differential
P-P
Duty Cycle Stabilizer On (Note 7)
Duty Cycle Stabilizer On (Note 7)
Note 5: Integral nonlinearity is defined as the deviation of a code from a
straight line passing through the actual endpoints of the transfer curve.
The deviation is measured from the center of the quantization band.
Note 6: Offset error is the offset voltage measured from –0.5 LSB when
DD
, they
the output code flickers between 0000 0000 0000 and 1111 1111 1111.
Note 7: Guaranteed by design, not subject to test.
Note 8: V
drive. The supply current and power dissipation are the sum total for both
channels with both channels active.
Note 9: Recommended operating conditions.
DD
= 3V, f
SAMPLE
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INPUT FREQUENCY (MHz)
0
85
90
100
3050
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80
75
1020
406070
70
65
95
SFDR (dBFS)
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Crosstalk vs Input Frequency
–100
–105
–110
–115
CROSSTALK (dB)
–120
–125
–130
0
20406080
INPUT FREQUENCY (MHz)
8192 Point FFT, f
IN
–1dB, 2V Range
0
–10
–20
–30
–40
–50
–60
–70
AMPLITUDE (dB)
–80
–90
–100
–110
–120
1
0
2
FREQUENCY (MHz)
= 5.1MHz,
3
4
2290 G01
2290 G04
100
5
Typical INL, 2V RangeTypical DNL, 2V Range
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
–0.2
INL ERROR (LSB)
–0.4
–0.6
–0.8
–1.0
1024
0
2048
CODE
8192 Point FFT, fIN = 70.1MHz,
–1dB, 2V Range
0
–10
–20
–30
–40
–50
–60
–70
AMPLITUDE (dB)
–80
–90
–100
–110
–120
1
0
2
FREQUENCY (MHz)
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4096
2290 G02
4
5
2290 G05
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
–0.2
DNL ERROR (LSB)
–0.4
–0.6
–0.8
–1.0
1024
0
8192 Point 2-Tone FFT, fIN = 4.3MHz
and 4.6MHz, –1dB, 2V Range
0
–10
–20
–30
–40
–50
–60
–70
AMPLITUDE (dB)
–80
–90
–100
–110
–120
1
0
FREQUENCY (MHz)
2
2048
CODE
3072
3
4096
2290 G03
4
5
2290 G06
Grounded Input Histogram
70000
60000
50000
40000
COUNT
30000
20000
10000
6
2155
0
2048
61758
2049
CODE
1607
2050
2290 G07
SNR vs Input Frequency, –1dB,
2V Range
75
74
73
72
71
70
69
SNR (dBFS)
68
67
66
65
0
20
10
INPUT FREQUENCY (MHz)
40
30
SFDR vs Input Frequency, –1dB,
2V Range
60
70
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LTC2290
SNR and SFDR vs Sample Rate,
2V Range, f
100
90
80
SNR AND SFDR (dBFS)
70
60
0
2468
= 5MHz, –1dB
IN
SAMPLE RATE (Msps)
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vs Sample Rate,
VDD
101214
5MHz Sine Wave Input, –1dB
50
40
(mA)
VDD
I
30
20
02468
SAMPLE RATE (Msps)
2V RANGE
1V RANGE
2290 G10
101214
SNR vs Input Level, fIN = 5MHz,
2V Range
80
70
60
50
40
30
SNR (dBc AND dBFS)
20
10
–0
–60 –50–30
–70
2290 G13
dBFS
dBc
–40
INPUT LEVEL (dBFS)
–20 –100
2290 G11
2.0
1.8
1.6
1.4
1.2
(mA)
1.0
OVDD
0.8
I
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
SFDR vs Input Level,
fIN = 5MHz, 2V Range
120
110
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
SFDR (dBc AND dBFS)
30
20
10
0
–70
I
vs Sample Rate, 5MHz Sine
OVDD
Wave Input, –1dB, O
0
4
2
SAMPLE RATE (Msps)
–50
–60
VDD
8
6
dBFS
dBc
90dBc SFDR
REFERENCE LINE
–30
–40
INPUT LEVEL (dBFS)
= 1.8V
12
14
2290 G14
10
–20
–10
0
2290 G12
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+
A
(Pin 1): Channel A Positive Differential Analog
INA
Input.
–
A
(Pin 2): Channel A Negative Differential Analog
INA
Input.
REFHA (Pins 3, 4): Channel A High Reference. Short
together and bypass to Pins 5, 6 with a 0.1µF ceramic chip
capacitor as close to the pin as possible. Also bypass to
Pins 5, 6 with an additional 2.2µF ceramic chip capacitor
and to ground with a 1µF ceramic chip capacitor.
REFLA (Pins 5, 6): Channel A Low Reference. Short
together and bypass to Pins 3, 4 with a 0.1µF ceramic chip
capacitor as close to the pin as possible. Also bypass to
Pins 3, 4 with an additional 2.2µF ceramic chip capacitor
and to ground with a 1µF ceramic chip capacitor.
VDD (Pins 7, 10, 18, 63): Analog 3V Supply. Bypass to
GND with 0.1µF ceramic chip capacitors.
CLKA (Pin 8): Channel A Clock Input. The input sample
starts on the positive edge.
CLKB (Pin 9): Channel B Clock Input. The input sample
starts on the positive edge.
REFLB (Pins 11, 12): Channel B Low Reference. Short
together and bypass to Pins 13, 14 with a 0.1µF ceramic
chip capacitor as close to the pin as possible. Also bypass
to Pins 13, 14 with an additional 2.2µF ceramic chip ca-
pacitor and to ground with a 1µF ceramic chip capacitor.
REFHB (Pins 13, 14): Channel B High Reference. Short
together and bypass to Pins 11, 12 with a 0.1µF ceramic
chip capacitor as close to the pin as possible. Also bypass
to Pins 11, 12 with an additional 2.2µF ceramic chip ca-
pacitor and to ground with a 1µF ceramic chip capacitor.
–
A
(Pin 15): Channel B Negative Differential Analog
INB
Input.
+
A
(Pin 16): Channel B Positive Differential Analog
INB
Input.
and a ±1V input range. An external reference greater than
0.5V and less than 1V applied to SENSEB selects an input
range of ±V
V
(Pin 20): Channel B 1.5V Output and Input Common
CMB
Mode Bias. Bypass to ground with 2.2µF ceramic chip
capacitor. Do not connect to V
MUX (Pin 21): Digital Output Multiplexer Control. If MUX
is High, Channel A comes out on DA0-DA13, OFA; Channel B
comes out on DB0-DB13, OFB. If MUX is Low, the output
busses are swapped and Channel A comes out on DB0DB13, OFB; Channel B comes out on DA0-DA13, OFA. To
multiplex both channels onto a single output bus, connect
MUX, CLKA and CLKB together.
SHDNB (Pin 22): Channel B Shutdown Mode Selection
Pin. Connecting SHDNB to GND and OEB to GND results
in normal operation with the outputs enabled. Connecting
SHDNB to GND and OEB to V
tion with the outputs at high impedance. Connecting
SHDNB to VDD and OEB to GND results in nap mode with
the outputs at high impedance. Connecting SHDNB to V
and OEB to VDD results in sleep mode with the outputs at
high impedance.
OEB (Pin 23): Channel B Output Enable Pin. Refer to
SHDNB pin function.
NC (Pins 24, 25, 41, 42): Do Not Connect These Pins.
DB0 – DB11 (Pins 26 to 30, 33 to 39): Channel B Digital
Outputs. DB11 is the MSB.
OGND (Pins 31, 50): Output Driver Ground.
OVDD (Pins 32, 49): Positive Supply for the Output Driv-
ers. Bypass to ground with 0.1µF ceramic chip capacitor.
OFB (Pin 40): Channel B Overflow/Underflow Output.
High when an overflow or underflow has occurred.
DA0 – DA11 (Pins 43 to 48, 51 to 56): Channel A Digital
Outputs. DA11 is the MSB.
. ±1V is the largest valid input range.
SENSEB
.
CMA
results in normal opera-
DD
DD
GND (Pins 17, 64): ADC Power Ground.
SENSEB (Pin 19): Channel B Reference Programming Pin.
Connecting SENSEB to V
and a ±0.5V input range. VDD selects the internal reference
selects the internal reference
CMB
8
OFA (Pin 57): Channel A Overflow/Underflow Output.
High when an overflow or underflow has occurred.
OEA (Pin 58): Channel A Output Enable Pin. Refer to
SHDNA Pin Function.
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SHDNA (Pin 59): Channel A Shutdown Mode Selection
Pin. Connecting SHDNA to GND and OEA to GND results
in normal operation with the outputs enabled. Connecting
SHDNA to GND and OEA to VDD results in normal operation with the outputs at high impedance. Connecting
SHDNA to V
the outputs at high impedance. Connecting SHDNA to V
and OEA to GND results in nap mode with
DD
DD
and OEA to VDD results in sleep mode with the outputs at
high impedance.
MODE (Pin 60): Output Format and Clock Duty Cycle
Stabilizer Selection Pin. Note that MODE controls both
channels. Connecting MODE to GND selects straight binary output format and turns the clock duty cycle stabilizer
off. 1/3 VDD selects straight binary output format and turns
the clock duty cycle stabilizer on. 2/3 VDD selects 2’s
complement output format and turns the clock duty cycle
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stabilizer on. VDD selects 2’s complement output format
and turns the clock duty cycle stabilizer off.
V
(Pin 61): Channel A 1.5V Output and Input Common
CMA
Mode Bias. Bypass to ground with 2.2µF ceramic chip
capacitor. Do not connect to V
CMB
.
SENSEA (Pin 62): Channel A Reference Programming Pin.
Connecting SENSEA to V
and a ±0.5V input range. V
selects the internal reference
CMA
selects the internal reference
DD
and a ±1V input range. An external reference greater than
0.5V and less than 1V applied to SENSEA selects an input
range of ±V
SENSEA
. ±1V is the largest valid input range.
GND (Exposed Pad) (Pin 65): ADC Power Ground. The
Exposed Pad on the bottom of the package needs to be
soldered to ground.
A
A
V
2.2µF
SENSE
+
IN
INPUT
S/H
–
IN
CM
1.5V
REFERENCE
RANGE
SELECT
FIRST PIPELINED
ADC STAGE
REF
BUF
SECOND PIPELINED
ADC STAGE
DIFF
REF
AMP
REFH
THIRD PIPELINED
0.1µF
2.2µF
ADC STAGE
INTERNAL CLOCK SIGNALSREFHREFL
REFL
FOURTH PIPELINED
CLOCK/DUTY
CYCLE
CONTROL
CLK
ADC STAGE
FIFTH PIPELINED
CONTROL
LOGIC
SHDN
ADC STAGE
OEMODE
SIXTH PIPELINED
ADC STAGE
SHIFT REGISTER
AND CORRECTION
OUTPUT
DRIVERS
OGND
2290 F01
OV
DD
OF
D11
•
•
•
D0
1µF1µF
Figure 1. Functional Block Diagram (Only One Channel is Shown)
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ANALOG
INPUT
CLK
D0-D11, OF
ANALOG
INPUT A
ANALOG
INPUT B
N
t
H
t
AP
t
D
N – 6
Dual Digital Output Bus Timing
(Only One Channel is Shown)
N + 2
N + 1
t
L
N – 5N – 4N – 3N – 2
N + 3
N + 4
N + 5
N – 1
2290 TD01
Multiplexed Digital Output Bus Timing
t
APA
A
t
APB
B
A + 1
B + 1
A + 2
A + 3
B + 2
B + 3
A + 4
B + 4
CLKA = CLKB = MUX
D0A-D11A, OFA
D0B-D11B, OFB
t
H
A – 6
B – 6
t
L
B – 6
t
D
A – 6
A – 5
B – 5
B – 5
A – 5
A – 4
B – 4
t
MD
B – 4
A – 4
A – 3
B – 3
B – 3
A – 3
A – 2
B – 2
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DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE
Signal-to-Noise Plus Distortion Ratio
The signal-to-noise plus distortion ratio [S/(N + D)] is the
ratio between the RMS amplitude of the fundamental input
frequency and the RMS amplitude of all other frequency
components at the ADC output. The output is band limited
to frequencies above DC to below half the sampling
frequency.
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
The signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) is the ratio between the
RMS amplitude of the fundamental input frequency and
the RMS amplitude of all other frequency components
except the first five harmonics and DC.
Total Harmonic Distortion
Total harmonic distortion is the ratio of the RMS sum of all
harmonics of the input signal to the fundamental itself. The
out-of-band harmonics alias into the frequency band
between DC and half the sampling frequency. THD is
expressed as:
2fb + fa, 2fa – fb and 2fb – fa. The intermodulation
distortion is defined as the ratio of the RMS value of either
input tone to the RMS value of the largest 3rd order
intermodulation product.
Spurious Free Dynamic Range (SFDR)
Spurious free dynamic range is the peak harmonic or
spurious noise that is the largest spectral component
excluding the input signal and DC. This value is expressed
in decibels relative to the RMS value of a full scale input
signal.
Input Bandwidth
The input bandwidth is that input frequency at which the
amplitude of the reconstructed fundamental is reduced by
3dB for a full scale input signal.
Aperture Delay Time
The time from when CLK reaches midsupply to the instant
that the input signal is held by the sample and hold circuit.
Aperture Delay Jitter
THD = 20Log √(V22 + V32 + V42 + . . . Vn2)/V1
where V1 is the RMS amplitude of the fundamental frequency and V2 through Vn are the amplitudes of the
second through nth harmonics. The THD calculated in this
data sheet uses all the harmonics up to the fifth.
Intermodulation Distortion
If the ADC input signal consists of more than one spectral
component, the ADC transfer function nonlinearity can
produce intermodulation distortion (IMD) in addition to
THD. IMD is the change in one sinusoidal input caused by
the presence of another sinusoidal input at a different
frequency.
If two pure sine waves of frequencies fa and fb are applied
to the ADC input, nonlinearities in the ADC transfer function can create distortion products at the sum and difference frequencies of mfa ± nfb, where m and n = 0, 1, 2, 3,
etc. The 3rd order intermodulation products are 2fa + fb,
The variation in the aperture delay time from conversion to
conversion. This random variation will result in noise
when sampling an AC input. The signal to noise ratio due
to the jitter alone will be:
SNR
Crosstalk
Crosstalk is the coupling from one channel (being driven
by a full-scale signal) onto the other channel (being driven
by a –1dBFS signal).
CONVERTER OPERATION
As shown in Figure 1, the LTC2290 is a dual CMOS
pipelined multistep converter. The converter has six
pipelined ADC stages; a sampled analog input will result in
a digitized value six cycles later (see the Timing Diagram
section). For optimal AC performance the analog inputs
should be driven differentially. For cost sensitive
= –20log (2π) • fIN • t
JITTER
JITTER
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applications, the analog inputs can be driven single-ended
with slightly worse harmonic distortion. The CLK input is
single-ended. The LTC2290 has two phases of operation,
determined by the state of the CLK input pin.
Each pipelined stage shown in Figure 1 contains an ADC,
a reconstruction DAC and an interstage residue amplifier.
In operation, the ADC quantizes the input to the stage and
the quantized value is subtracted from the input by the
DAC to produce a residue. The residue is amplified and
output by the residue amplifier. Successive stages operate
out of phase so that when the odd stages are outputting
their residue, the even stages are acquiring that residue
and vice versa.
When CLK is low, the analog input is sampled differentially
directly onto the input sample-and-hold capacitors, inside
the “Input S/H” shown in the block diagram. At the instant
that CLK transitions from low to high, the sampled input is
held. While CLK is high, the held input voltage is buffered
by the S/H amplifier which drives the first pipelined ADC
stage. The first stage acquires the output of the S/H during
this high phase of CLK. When CLK goes back low, the first
stage produces its residue which is acquired by the
second stage. At the same time, the input S/H goes back
to acquiring the analog input. When CLK goes back high,
the second stage produces its residue which is acquired
by the third stage. An identical process is repeated for the
third, fourth and fifth stages, resulting in a fifth stage
residue that is sent to the sixth stage ADC for final
evaluation.
Each ADC stage following the first has additional range to
accommodate flash and amplifier offset errors. Results
from all of the ADC stages are digitally synchronized such
that the results can be properly combined in the correction
logic before being sent to the output buffer.
SAMPLE/HOLD OPERATION AND INPUT DRIVE
Sample/Hold Operation
Figure 2 shows an equivalent circuit for the LTC2290
CMOS differential sample-and-hold. The analog inputs are
connected to the sampling capacitors (C
SAMPLE
) through
NMOS transistors. The capacitors shown attached to each
input (C
PARASITIC
) are the summation of all other capaci-
tance associated with each input.
During the sample phase when CLK is low, the transistors
connect the analog inputs to the sampling capacitors and
they charge to and track the differential input voltage.
When CLK transitions from low to high, the sampled input
voltage is held on the sampling capacitors. During the hold
phase when CLK is high, the sampling capacitors are
disconnected from the input and the held voltage is passed
to the ADC core for processing. As CLK transitions from
12
A
A
CLK
LTC2290
V
DD
15Ω
+
IN
V
DD
15Ω
–
IN
Figure 2. Equivalent Input Circuit
C
PARASITIC
1pF
C
PARASITIC
1pF
V
DD
C
SAMPLE
4pF
C
SAMPLE
4pF
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high to low, the inputs are reconnected to the sampling
capacitors to acquire a new sample. Since the sampling
capacitors still hold the previous sample, a charging glitch
proportional to the change in voltage between samples will
be seen at this time. If the change between the last sample
and the new sample is small, the charging glitch seen at
the input will be small. If the input change is large, such as
the change seen with input frequencies near Nyquist, then
a larger charging glitch will be seen.
Single-Ended Input
For cost sensitive applications, the analog inputs can be
driven single-ended. With a single-ended input the harmonic distortion and INL will degrade, but the SNR and
DNL will remain unchanged. For a single-ended input, A
should be driven with the input signal and A
–
should be
IN
IN
+
connected to 1.5V or VCM.
Common Mode Bias
For optimal performance the analog inputs should be
driven differentially. Each input should swing ±0.5V for
the 2V range or ±0.25V for the 1V range, around a
common mode voltage of 1.5V. The VCM output pin may
be used to provide the common mode bias level. VCM can
be tied directly to the center tap of a transformer to set the
DC input level or as a reference level to an op amp
differential driver circuit. The VCM pin must be bypassed to
ground close to the ADC with a 2.2µF or greater capacitor.
Input Drive Impedance
As with all high performance, high speed ADCs, the
dynamic performance of the LTC2290 can be influenced
by the input drive circuitry, particularly the second and
third harmonics. Source impedance and reactance can
influence SFDR. At the falling edge of CLK, the sampleand-hold circuit will connect the 4pF sampling capacitor to
the input pin and start the sampling period. The sampling
period ends when CLK rises, holding the sampled input on
the sampling capacitor. Ideally the input circuitry should
be fast enough to fully charge the sampling capacitor
during the sampling period 1/(2F
ENCODE
); however, this is
not always possible and the incomplete settling may
degrade the SFDR. The sampling glitch has been designed
to be as linear as possible to minimize the effects of
incomplete settling.
For the best performance, it is recommended to have a
source impedance of 100Ω or less for each input. The
source impedance should be matched for the differential
inputs. Poor matching will result in higher even order
harmonics, especially the second.
Input Drive Circuits
Figure 3 shows the LTC2290 being driven by an RF
transformer with a center tapped secondary. The secondary center tap is DC biased with VCM, setting the ADC input
signal at its optimum DC level. Terminating on the transformer secondary is desirable, as this provides a common
mode path for charging glitches caused by the sample and
hold. Figure 3 shows a 1:1 turns ratio transformer. Other
turns ratios can be used if the source impedance seen by
the ADC does not exceed 100Ω for each ADC input. A
disadvantage of using a transformer is the loss of low
frequency response. Most small RF transformers have
poor performance at frequencies below 1MHz.
V
CM
2.2µF
0.1µFT1
ANALOG
INPUT
Figure 3. Single-Ended to Differential Conversion
Using a Transformer
1:1
T1 = MA/COM ETC1-1T
RESISTORS, CAPACITORS
ARE 0402 PACKAGE SIZE
25Ω
25Ω
25Ω
0.1µF
25Ω
12pF
+
A
IN
LTC2290
–
A
IN
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Figure 4 demonstrates the use of a differential amplifier to
convert a single ended input signal into a differential input
signal. The advantage of this method is that it provides low
frequency input response; however, the limited gain bandwidth of most op amps will limit the SFDR at high input
frequencies.
V
CM
2.2µF
12pF
+
A
IN
LTC2290
–
A
IN
2290 F04
ANALOG
INPUT
HIGH SPEED
DIFFERENTIAL
AMPLIFIER
+
+
CM
–
–
25Ω
25Ω
Figure 4. Differential Drive with an Amplifier
Figure 5 shows a single-ended input circuit. The impedance seen by the analog inputs should be matched. This
circuit is not recommended if low distortion is required.
V
CM
Reference Operation
Figure 6 shows the LTC2290 reference circuitry consisting
of a 1.5V bandgap reference, a difference amplifier and
switching and control circuit. The internal voltage reference can be configured for two pin selectable input ranges
of 2V (±1V differential) or 1V (±0.5V differential). Tying the
SENSE pin to VDD selects the 2V range; tying the SENSE
pin to V
selects the 1V range.
CM
The 1.5V bandgap reference serves two functions: its
output provides a DC bias point for setting the common
mode voltage of any external input circuitry; additionally,
the reference is used with a difference amplifier to generate the differential reference levels needed by the internal
ADC circuitry. An external bypass capacitor is required for
the 1.5V reference output, VCM. This provides a high
frequency low impedance path to ground for internal and
external circuitry.
LTC2290
4Ω
V
1.5V
CM
2.2µF
1.5V BANDGAP
REFERENCE
1V
0.5V
2.2µF
12pF
+
A
IN
LTC2290
–
A
IN
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ANALOG
INPUT
0.1µF
1k
1k
25Ω
25Ω
0.1µF
Figure 5. Single-Ended Drive
The 25Ω resistors and 12pF capacitor on the analog inputs
serve two purposes: isolating the drive circuitry from the
sample-and-hold charging glitches and limiting the
wideband noise at the converter input.
TIE TO V
TIE TO V
CM
RANGE = 2 • V
0.5V < V
RANGE
DETECT
AND
FOR 2V RANGE;
DD
FOR 1V RANGE;
SENSE
SENSE
1µF
2.2µF
1µF
FOR
< 1V
SENSE
CONTROL
REFH
0.1µF
REFL
Figure 6. Equivalent Reference Circuit
INTERNAL ADC
HIGH REFERENCE
DIFF AMP
INTERNAL ADC
LOW REFERENCE
BUFFER
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The difference amplifier generates the high and low reference for the ADC. High speed switching circuits are
connected to these outputs and they must be externally
bypassed. Each output has two pins. The multiple output
pins are needed to reduce package inductance. Bypass
capacitors must be connected as shown in Figure 6. Each
ADC channel has an independent reference with its own
bypass capacitors. The two channels can be used with the
same or different input ranges.
Other voltage ranges between the pin selectable ranges
can be programmed with two external resistors as shown
in Figure 7. An external reference can be used by applying
its output directly or through a resistor divider to SENSE.
It is not recommended to drive the SENSE pin with a logic
device. The SENSE pin should be tied to the appropriate
level as close to the converter as possible. If the SENSE pin
is driven externally, it should be bypassed to ground as
close to the device as possible with a 1µF ceramic capacitor.
For the best channel matching, connect an external reference
to SENSEA and SENSEB.
1.5V
12k
0.75V
12k
V
CM
2.2µF
SENSE
1µF
LTC2290
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Driving the Clock Input
The CLK inputs can be driven directly with a CMOS or TTL
level signal. A sinusoidal clock can also be used along with
a low jitter squaring circuit before the CLK pin (Figure 8).
CLEAN
FERRITE
BEAD
0.1µF
CLK
SUPPLY
LTC2290
2290 F08
4.7µF
1k
1k
NC7SVU04
SINUSOIDAL
CLOCK
INPUT
Figure 8. Sinusoidal Single-Ended CLK Drive
0.1µF
50Ω
The noise performance of the LTC2290 can depend on the
clock signal quality as much as on the analog input. Any
noise present on the clock signal will result in additional
aperture jitter that will be RMS summed with the inherent
ADC aperture jitter.
In applications where jitter is critical, such as when digitizing high input frequencies, use as large an amplitude as
possible. Also, if the ADC is clocked with a sinusoidal
signal, filter the CLK signal to reduce wideband noise and
distortion products generated by the source.
Figure 7. 1.5V Range ADC
Input Range
The input range can be set based on the application. The
2V input range will provide the best signal-to-noise performance while maintaining excellent SFDR. The 1V input
range will have better SFDR performance, but the SNR will
degrade by 3.8dB. See the Typical Performance Characteristics section.
It is recommended that CLKA and CLKB are shorted
together and driven by the same clock source. If a small
time delay is desired between when the two channels
sample the analog inputs, CLKA and CLKB can be driven
by two different signals. If this delay exceeds 1ns, the
performance of the part may degrade. CLKA and CLKB
should not be driven by asynchronous signals.
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Maximum and Minimum Conversion Rates
The maximum conversion rate for the LTC2290 is 10Msps.
For the ADC to operate properly, the CLK signal should
have a 50% (±10%) duty cycle. Each half cycle must have
at least 40ns for the ADC internal circuitry to have enough
settling time for proper operation.
An optional clock duty cycle stabilizer circuit can be used
if the input clock has a non 50% duty cycle. This circuit
uses the rising edge of the CLK pin to sample the analog
input. The falling edge of CLK is ignored and the internal
falling edge is generated by a phase-locked loop. The
input clock duty cycle can vary and the clock duty cycle
stabilizer will maintain a constant 50% internal duty cycle.
If the clock is turned off for a long period of time, the duty
cycle stabilizer circuit will require a hundred clock cycles
for the PLL to lock onto the input clock. To use the clock
duty cycle stabilizer, the MODE pin should be connected
to 1/3VDD or 2/3VDD using external resistors. The MODE
pin controls both Channel A and Channel B—the duty
cycle stabilizer is either on or off for both channels.
DIGITAL OUTPUTS
Digital Output Buffers
Figure 9 shows an equivalent circuit for a single output
buffer. Each buffer is powered by OVDD and OGND, isolated from the ADC power and ground. The additional
N-channel transistor in the output driver allows operation
down to low voltages. The internal resistor in series with
the output makes the output appear as 50Ω to external
circuitry and may eliminate the need for external damping
resistors.
LTC2290
DATA
FROM
LATCH
OE
V
DD
PREDRIVER
LOGIC
V
DD
OV
DD
43Ω
OV
OGND
DD
0.5V
TO V
0.1µF
TYPICAL
DATA
OUTPUT
DD
The lower limit of the LTC2290 sample rate is determined
by droop of the sample-and-hold circuits. The pipelined
architecture of this ADC relies on storing analog signals on
small valued capacitors. Junction leakage will discharge
the capacitors. The specified minimum operating frequency for the LTC2290 is 1Msps.
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Figure 9. Digital Output Buffer
As with all high speed/high resolution converters, the digital output loading can affect the performance. The digital
outputs of the LTC2290 should drive a minimal capacitive
load to avoid possible interaction between the digital outputs and sensitive input circuitry. The output should be
buffered with a device such as an ALVCH16373 CMOS
latch. For full speed operation the capacitive load should
be kept under 10pF.
Lower OVDD voltages will also help reduce interference
from the digital outputs.
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Data Format
Using the MODE pin, the LTC2290 parallel digital output
can be selected for offset binary or 2’s complement
format. Note that MODE controls both Channel A and
Channel B. Connecting MODE to GND or 1/3VDD selects
straight binary output format. Connecting MODE to
2/3VDD or VDD selects 2’s complement output format. An
external resistor divider can be used to set the 1/3VDD or
2/3V
MODE pin.
Table 1. MODE Pin Function
MODE PinOutput FormatCycle Stabilizer
0Straight BinaryOff
1/3V
2/3V
V
Overflow Bit
When OF outputs a logic high the converter is either
overranged or underranged.
Output Driver Power
Separate output power and ground pins allow the output
drivers to be isolated from the analog circuitry. The power
supply for the digital output buffers, OVDD, should be tied
to the same power supply as for the logic being driven. For
example, if the converter is driving a DSP powered by a 1.8V
supply, then OVDD should be tied to that same 1.8V supply.
logic values. Table 1 shows the logic states for the
DD
Clock Duty
DD
DD
DD
Straight BinaryOn
2’s ComplementOn
2’s ComplementOff
OVDD can be powered with any voltage from 500mV up to
3.6V. OGND can be powered with any voltage from GND up
to 1V and must be less than OV
swing between OGND and OV
. The logic outputs will
DD
.
DD
Output Enable
The outputs may be disabled with the output enable pin, OE.
OE high disables all data outputs including OF. Channels
A and B have independent output enable pins (OEA, OEB).
Sleep and Nap Modes
The converter may be placed in shutdown or nap modes
to conserve power. Connecting SHDN to GND results in
normal operation. Connecting SHDN to VDD and OE to V
DD
results in sleep mode, which powers down all circuitry
including the reference and typically dissipates 1mW. When
exiting sleep mode it will take milliseconds for the output
data to become valid because the reference capacitors have
to recharge and stabilize. Connecting SHDN to VDD and OE
to GND results in nap mode, which typically dissipates
30mW. In nap mode, the on-chip reference circuit is kept
on, so that recovery from nap mode is faster than that from
sleep mode, typically taking 100 clock cycles. In both sleep
and nap modes, all digital outputs are disabled and enter
the Hi-Z state.
Channels A and B have independent SHDN pins (SHDNA,
SHDNB). Channel A is controlled by SHDNA and OEA, and
Channel B is controlled by SHDNB and OEB. The nap, sleep
and output enable modes of the two channels are completely
independent, so it is possible to have one channel operating while the other channel is in nap or sleep mode.
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Digital Output Mulitplexer
The digital outputs of the LTC2290 can be multiplexed onto
a single data bus. The MUX pin is a digital input that swaps
the two data busses. If MUX is High, Channel A comes out
on DA0-DA11, OFA; Channel B comes out on DB0-DB11,
OFB. If MUX is Low, the output busses are swapped and
Channel A comes out on DB0-DB11, OFB; Channel B comes
out on DA0-DA11, OFA. To multiplex both channels onto
a single output bus, connect MUX, CLKA and CLKB together
(see the Timing Diagram for the multiplexed mode). The
multiplexed data is available on either data bus—the unused data bus can be disabled with its OE pin.
Grounding and Bypassing
The LTC2290 requires a printed circuit board with a clean,
unbroken ground plane. A multilayer board with an internal ground plane is recommended. Layout for the printed
circuit board should ensure that digital and analog signal
lines are separated as much as possible. In particular, care
should be taken not to run any digital track alongside an
analog signal track or underneath the ADC.
High quality ceramic bypass capacitors should be used
at the V
capacitors must be located as close to the pins as possible.
Of particular importance is the 0.1µF capacitor between
REFH and REFL. This capacitor should be placed as close
to the device as possible (1.5mm or less). A size 0402
ceramic capacitor is recommended. The large 2.2µF
capacitor between REFH and REFL can be somewhat
further away. The traces connecting the pins and bypass
capacitors must be kept short and should be made as wide
as possible.
The LTC2290 differential inputs should run parallel and
close to each other. The input traces should be as short as
possible to minimize capacitance and to minimize noise
pickup.
Heat Transfer
Most of the heat generated by the LTC2290 is transferred
from the die through the bottom-side exposed pad and
package leads onto the printed circuit board. For good
electrical and thermal performance, the exposed pad
should be soldered to a large grounded pad on the PC
board. It is critical that all ground pins are connected to a
ground plane of sufficient area.
, OVDD, VCM, REFH, and REFL pins. Bypass
DD
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C21
0.1µF
C27
0.1µF
V
DD
V
DD
V
DD
V
DD
V
DD
V
CC
V
CMB
C20
2.2µF
C18 1µF
C23 1µF
C34
0.1µF
C31
12pF
C17
0.1µF
C14
0.1µF
C25
0.1µF
C30
18pF
L2
47nH
R28
24
Ω
C32
18pF
C28
2.2µF
C35
0.1µF
C24
0.1µF
C36
4.7µF
E3
V
DD
3V
E5
PWR
GND
V
DD
V
CC
V
CC
228876 AI01
C1
0.1µF
R16
33Ω
R1
1k
R2
1k
R3
1k
R10
1k
R14
49.9Ω
R20
24.9Ω
R18
24.9Ω
R24
24.9Ω
R17
OPT
R22
24.9Ω
R23
51
T2
ETC1-1T
C29
0.1µF
C33
0.1µF
J3
CLOCK
INPUT
U6
NC7SVU04
U4
NC7SV86P5X
U7
NC7SV86P5X
U3
NC7SVU04
C13
0.1µF
C15
0.1µF
C12
4.7µF
6.3V
L1
BEAD
V
DD
C19
0.1µF
C11
0.1µF
C4
0.1µF
C2
2.2µF
C10
2.2µF
C9 1µF
C13 1µF
R15
1k
J4
ANALOG
INPUT B
V
CC
1
2
3
4
••
5
V
CMB
C8
0.1µF
C6
12pF
C44
0.1µF
R6
24.9Ω
R5
24.9Ω
R9
24.9Ω
R4
OPT
R7
24.9Ω
R8
51
T1
ETC1-1T
C3
0.1µF
C7
0.1µF
J2
ANALOG
INPUT A
1
2
3
5
••
4
V
CMA
V
CMA
12
V
DD
V
DD
34
2/3V
DD
56
1/3V
DD
78
GND
JP1 MODE
C16 0.1µF
25
23
27
29
31
33
35
37
39
21
19
15
17
13
9
7
1
3
5
2
4
11
26
24
30
28
34
32
38
40
39
37
35
33
31
29
27
25
23
21
19
17
15
13
11
9
7
5
3
1
40
3201S-40G1
38
36
34
32
30
28
26
24
22
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
36
22
20
16
18
14
10
8
6
12
R13
10k
R11
10k
R12
10k
R30
15
Ω
R
N1D
33Ω
R
N1C
33Ω
R
N1B
33Ω
R
N1A
33Ω
R
N2D
33Ω
R
N2C
33Ω
R
N2B
33Ω
R
N2A
33Ω
R
N3D
33Ω
R
N3C
33Ω
R
N3B
33Ω
R
N3A
33Ω
R
N4D
33Ω
R
N4C
33Ω
R
N4B
33Ω
C39
1µF
C38
0.01µF
V
CC
V
DD
BYP
GND
ADJ
OUT
SHDN
GND
IN
1
2
3
4
8
U8
LT1763
7
6
5
GND
R26
100k
R25
105k
C37
10µF
6.3V
E4
GND
C40
0.1µF
C41
0.1µF
A
INA
+
A
INA
–
REFHA
REFHA
REFLA
REFLA
V
DD
CLKA
CLKB
V
DD
REFLB
REFLB
REFHB
REFHB
A
INB
–
A
INB
+
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
48
47
46
45
44
43
42
41
40
39
38
37
36
35
34
33
DA5
DA4
DA3
DA2
DA1
DA0
NC
NC
OFB
DB11
DB10
DB9
DB8
DB7
DB6
DB5
64
63
62
61
60
59
58
57
56
55
54
53
52
51
50
49
GND
V
DD
SENSEA
VCMA
MODE
SHDNA
OEA
OFA
DA11
DA10
DA9
DA8
DA7
DA6
OGND
OV
DD
GND
V
DD
SENSEB
VCMB
MUX
SHDNB
OEB
NC
NC
DB0
DB1
DB2
DB3
DB4
OGND
OV
DD
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
E2
EXT
REF B
12
V
DD
34
V
CM
V
DD
V
CMB
56
EXT REF
JP3 SENSE
E1
EXT
REF A
12
V
DD
34
V
CM
V
DD
56
EXT REF
JP2 SENSE A
C5
0.1µF
C26
0.1µF
V
CC
B3
B2
B4
B5
B6
B7
OE
B1
B0
A3
A1
A0
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
19
2
20
V
CC
74VCX245BQX
V
CC
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
10
A2
A7
T/R
GND
A5
A4
A6
B3
B2
B4
B5
B6
B7
OE
B1
B0
A3
A1
A0
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
19
2
20
V
CC
74VCX245BQX
V
CC
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
10
A2
A7
T/R
GND
A5
A4
A6
A0
A1
A2
A3
V
CC
WP
SCL
SDA
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
R29
51
Ω
L4
47nH
C43
8.2pF
L3
47nH
C42
8.2pF
U5
24LC025
V
CC
R31
TBD
R27
TBD
V
CC
U10
NC7SV86P5X
R32
22Ω
U1
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Top Side
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Inner Layer 2 GND
Inner Layer 3 Power
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LTC2290
U
WUU
APPLICATIOS IFORATIO
Bottom Side
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PACKAGE DESCRIPTIO
LTC2290
U
UP Package
64-Lead Plastic QFN (9mm × 9mm)
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1705)
0.70 ±0.05
0.25 ±0.05
0.50 BSC
RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD PITCH AND DIMENSIONS
9 .00 ± 0.10
(4 SIDES)
PIN 1 TOP MARK
(SEE NOTE 5)
7.15 ±0.05
(4 SIDES)
8.10 ±0.05 9.50 ±0.05
PACKAGE OUTLINE
0.75 ± 0.05
7.15 ± 0.10
(4-SIDES)
R = 0.115
TYP
PIN 1
CHAMFER
6463
0.40 ± 0.10
1
2
0.200 REF
NOTE:
1. DRAWING CONFORMS TO JEDEC PACKAGE OUTLINE MO-220 VARIATION WNJR-5
2. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS
3. DIMENSIONS OF EXPOSED PAD ON BOTTOM OF PACKAGE DO NOT INCLUDE
MOLD FLASH. MOLD FLASH, IF PRESENT, SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.20mm ON ANY SIDE, IF PRESENT
4. EXPOSED PAD SHALL BE SOLDER PLATED
5. SHADED AREA IS ONLY A REFERENCE FOR PIN 1 LOCATION ON THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF PACKAGE
6. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE
Information furnished by Linear Technology Corporation is believed to be accurate and reliable.
However, no responsibility is assumed for its use. Linear Technology Corporation makes no representation that the interconnection of its circuits as described herein will not infringe on existing patent rights.