The MAX1184 is a 3V, dual 10-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) featuring fully-differential wideband trackand-hold (T/H) inputs, driving two pipelined, 9-stage
ADCs. The MAX1184 is optimized for low-power, highdynamic performance applications in imaging, instrumentation, and digital communication applications. This
ADC operates from a single 2.7V to 3.6V supply, consuming only 105mW while delivering a typical signal-tonoise ratio (SNR) of 59.5dB at an input frequency of
7.5MHz and a sampling rate of 20Msps. The T/H driven
input stages incorporate 400MHz (-3dB) input amplifiers.
The converters may also be operated with single-ended
inputs. In addition to low operating power, the MAX1184
features a 2.8mA sleep mode as well as a 1µA powerdown mode to conserve power during idle periods.
An internal 2.048V precision bandgap reference sets
the full-scale range of the ADC. A flexible reference
structure allows the use of the internal or an externally
derived reference, if desired for applications requiring
increased accuracy or a different input voltage range.
The MAX1184 features parallel, CMOS-compatible
three-state outputs. The digital output format is set to
two’s complement or straight offset binary through a single control pin. The device provides for a separate output power supply of 1.7V to 3.6V for flexible interfacing.
The MAX1184 is available in a 7mm x 7mm, 48-pin
TQFP package, and is specified for the extended
industrial (-40°C to +85°C) temperature range.
Pin-compatible higher speed versions of the MAX1184
are also available. See Table 2 at end of data sheet for a
list of pin-compatible versions. Refer to the MAX1180
data sheet for 105Msps, the MAX1181 data sheet for
80Msps, the MAX1182 data sheet for 65Msps, and the
MAX1183 data sheet for 40Msps. In addition to these
speed grades, this family includes a 20Msps multiplexed output version (MAX1185), for which digital data
is presented time-interleaved on a single, parallel 10-bit
output port.
Applications
High-Resolution Imaging
I/Q Channel Digitization
Multchannel IF Undersampling
Instrumentation
Video Application
Features
♦ Single 3V Operation
♦ Excellent Dynamic Performance:
59.5dB SNR at f
IN
= 7.5MHz
74dB SFDR at f
IN
= 7.5MHz
♦ Low Power:
35mA (Normal Operation)
2.8mA (Sleep Mode)
1µA (Shutdown Mode)
♦ 0.02dB Gain and 0.25° Phase Matching (typ)
♦ Wide ±1V
(VDD= 3V, OVDD= 2.5V, 0.1µF and 1.0µF capacitors from REFP, REFN, and COM to GND; REFOUT connected to REFIN through a
10kΩ resistor, V
IN
= 2V
P-P
(differential with respect to COM), CL= 10pF at digital outputs (Note 1), f
CLK
= 20MHz, TA= T
MIN
to T
MAX
,
unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at T
A
= +25°C.) (Note 2)
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.
VDD, OVDD to GND...............................................-0.3V to +3.6V
OGND to GND.......................................................-0.3V to +0.3V
INA+, INA-, INB+, INB- to GND ...............................-0.3V to V
DD
REFIN, REFOUT, REFP, REFN, CLK,
COM to GND ..........................................-0.3V to (V
DD
+ 0.3V)
OE, PD, SLEEP, T/B, D9A–D0A,
D9B–D0B to OGND .............................-0.3V to (OV
(VDD= 3V, OVDD= 2.5V, 0.1µF and 1.0µF capacitors from REFP, REFN, and COM to GND; REFOUT connected to REFIN through a
10kΩ resistor, V
IN
= 2V
P-P
(differential with respect to. COM), CL= 10pF at digital outputs (Note 1), f
CLK
= 20MHz, TA= T
MIN
to
T
MAX
, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA= +25°C.) (Note 2)
Note 1: Equivalent dynamic performance is obtainable over full OVDDrange with reduced CL.
Note 2: Specifications at ≥ +25°C are guaranteed by production test and < +25°C are guaranteed by design and characterization.
Note 3: SNR, SINAD, THD, SFDR, and HD3 are based on an analog input voltage of -0.5dBFS referenced to a 1.024V full-scale
input voltage range.
Note 4: Intermodulation distortion is the total power of the intermodulation products relative to the individual carrier. This number is
6dB or better, if referenced to the two-tone envelope.
Note 5: Digital outputs settle to V
IH
, VIL. Parameter guaranteed by design.
Note 6: With REFIN driven externally, REFP, COM, and REFN are left floating while powered down.