The MAX100 ECL-compatible, 250Msps, 8-bit analog-todigital converter (ADC) allows accurate digitizing of analog signals from DC to 125MHz (Nyquist frequency).
Designed with Maxim’s proprietary advanced bipolar
processes, the MAX100 contains a high-performance
track/hold (T/H) amplifier and a quantizer in a single
ceramic strip-line package.
The innovative design of the internal T/H assures an
exceptionally wide input bandwidth of 1.2GHz and aperture delay uncertainty of less than 2ps, resulting in a high
6.8 effective bits performance. Special comparator output
design and decoding circuitry reduce out-of-sequence
code errors. The probability of erroneous codes occurring
due to metastable states is reduced to less than 1 error
per 1015clock cycles. Unlike other ADCs, which can
have errors that result in false full-scale or zero-scale outputs, the MAX100 keeps the magnitude to less than 1LSB.
The analog input is designed for either differential or singleended use with a ±270mV range. Sense pins for the reference input allow full-scale calibration of the input range or
facilitate ratiometric use. Midpoint tap for the reference
string is available for applications that need to modify the
output coding for a user-defined bilinear response. Use of
separate high-current and low-current ground pins provides better noise immunity and highest device accuracy.
Dual output data paths provide several data output modes
____________________________Features
♦ 250Msps Conversion Rate
♦ 6.8 Effective Bits at 125MHz
♦ Less than ±1/2LSB INL
♦ 50Ω Differential or Single-Ended Inputs
♦ ±270mV Input Signal Range
♦ Reference Sense Inputs
♦ Ratiometric Reference Inputs
♦ Configurable Dual-Output Data Paths
♦ Latched, ECL-Compatible Outputs
♦ Low Error Rate, Less than 10
High-Speed Digital Instrumentation
High-Speed Signal Processing
Medical Systems
Radar/Sonar
High-Energy Physics
Communications
______________Ordering Information
for easy interfacing. These modes can be configured as
either one or two identical latched ECL outputs. An 8:16
demultiplexer mode that reduces the output data rates to
one-half the clock rate is also available.
For applications that require faster data rates, refer to
PART
MAX100CFR* 0°C to +70°C
*Contact factory for 84-Pin Ceramic Flat Pack without heatsink.
TEMP. RANGEPIN-PACKAGE
84 Ceramic Flat Pack (with heatsink)
Maxim’s MAX101, which allows conversion rates up to
500Msps.
).....................................-0.3V to +1.5V
RT
Reference Voltage (VA
Data Output Current ..........................................................-33mA
DCLK Output Current ........................................................-43mA
Operating Temperature Range...............................0°C to +70°C
Operating Junction Temperature (Note 2)............0°C to +125°C
Storage Temperature Range.............................-65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10sec).............................+250°C
Note 1: The digital control inputs are diode protected; however, permanent damage may occur on unconnected units under high-
energy electrostatic fields. Keep unused units in conductive foam or shunt the terminals together. Discharge the conductive foam to the destination socket before insertion.
Note 2: Typical thermal resistance, junction-to-case R
12°C/W, providing 200 lineal ft/min airflow with heatsink. See
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
= 5°C/W and thermal resistance, junction to ambient (MAX100CA) R
θJC
Package Information.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VEE= -5.2V, VCC= +5V, RL= 50Ω to -2V, VART= 1.02V, VARB= -1.02V, T
otherwise noted.) (Note 3)
CONDITIONS
ACCURACY
AData, BData
INLIntegral Nonlinearity (Note 4)
AData, BData,
DNLDifferential Nonlinearity
no missing codes
DYNAMIC SPECIFICATIONS
f
= 250MHz,
CLK
ENOBEffective Bits
VIN= 95% full scale
(Note 5)
f
Maximum Conversion Rate
Analog Input Bandwidth
Aperture Width
Aperture Jitter
CLK
3dB
AW
AJ
= 50MHz, f
AIN
full scale (Note 6)
(Note 7)
Figure 5
Figure 5
= 250MHz, VIN= 95%
CLK
ANALOG INPUT
AIN+ to AIN-, Table 2,
Input Voltage Range
Input Offset Voltage
Least-Significant-Bit Size
Input Resistance
V
IN
TA= T
AIN+, AIN-, TA= T
IO
TA= T
AIN+ and AIN- with respect to GND
I
MIN
MIN
to T
to T
MAX
MAX
MIN
to T
Input Resistance
Temperature Coefficient
TA= +25°C
TA= T
MIN
TA= T
MIN
f
= 10MHz
AIN
f
= 50MHz
AIN
f
= 125MHz
AIN
Full scale
Zero scale
MAX
MIN
to T
to T
).....................................-1.5V to +0.3V
Clock Pulse Width Low
Clock Pulse Width High
CLK to DCLK
MAX100
Propagation Delay
DCLK to A/BData
Propagation Delay
Rise Time
Fall Time
Pipeline Delay
(Latency)
Note 3: All devices are 100% production tested at +25°C and are guaranteed by design for TA= T
Note 4: Deviation from best-fit straight line. See
Note 5: See the
Signal-to-Noise Ratio and Effective Bits
CLK, CLK, Figures 1 and 2
PWL
CLK, CLK, Figures 1 and 2
PWH
DIV = 0, Figure 1
t
PD1
DIV = 1, Figure 2
DIV = 0, Figure 1
t
PD2
DIV = 1, Figure 2
20% to 80%
t
R
20% to 80%ps
t
F
See Figures 3 and 4
and Table 1 (delay
t
NPD
depends on output
mode)
Integral Nonlinearity
section in the
DCLK
DATA
DCLK
DATA
Divide-by-1 mode
Divide-by-
2 mode
AData
BData
section.
Definitions of Specifications.
0.82.4
1.95.7
0.52.2
-1.4-0.1
500
700
600
550
7 1/27 1/2
7 1/27 1/2
8 1/28 1/2
to T
MIN
MAX
as specified.
Note 6: SNR calculated from effective bits performance using the following equation: SNR (dB) = 1.76 + (6.02) (effective bits).
Note 7: Clock pulse width minimum requirements t
Note 8: Functionality guaranteed for -1.07 ≤ V
Note 9: Outputs terminated through 50Ω to -2.0V.