General Description
The MAX1209 is a 3.3V, 12-bit, 80Msps analog-to-digital
converter (ADC) featuring a fully differential wideband
track-and-hold (T/H) input amplifier, driving a low-noise
internal quantizer. The analog input stage accepts single-ended or differential signals. The MAX1209 is optimized for low power, small size, and high dynamic
performance. Excellent dynamic performance is maintained from baseband to input frequencies of 175MHz
and beyond, making the MAX1209 ideal for intermediatefrequency (IF) sampling applications.
Powered from a single 3.0V to 3.6V supply, the
MAX1209 consumes only 366mW while delivering a
typical signal-to-noise (SNR) performance of 66.5dB at
an input frequency of 175MHz. In addition to low operating power, the MAX1209 features a 3µW power-down
mode to conserve power during idle periods.
A flexible reference structure allows the MAX1209 to use
the internal 2.048V bandgap reference or accept an
externally applied reference. The reference structure
allows the full-scale analog input range to be adjusted
from ±0.35V to ±1.15V. The MAX1209 provides a common-mode reference to simplify design and reduce external component count in differential analog input circuits.
The MAX1209 supports both a single-ended and differential input clock drive. Wide variations in the clock
duty cycle are compensated with the ADC’s internal
duty-cycle equalizer (DCE).
ADC conversion results are available through a 12-bit,
parallel, CMOS-compatible output bus. The digital output format is pin selectable to be either two’s complement or Gray code. A data-valid indicator eliminates
external components that are normally required for reliable digital interfacing. A separate digital power input
accepts a wide 1.7V to 3.6V supply, allowing the
MAX1209 to interface with various logic levels.
The MAX1209 is available in a 6mm x 6mm x 0.8mm,
40-pin thin QFN package with exposed paddle (EP),
and is specified for the extended industrial (-40°C to
+85°C) temperature range.
See the Pin-Compatible Versions table for a complete
family of 14-bit and 12-bit high-speed ADCs.
Applications
IF Communication Receivers
Cellular, Point-to-Point Microwave, HFC, WLAN
Ultrasound and Medical Imaging
Portable Instrumentation
Low-Power Data Acquisition
Features
♦ Direct IF Sampling Up to 400MHz
♦ Excellent Dynamic Performance
68.0dB/66.5dB SNR at fIN= 70MHz/175MHz
85.1dBc/85.5dBc SFDR at fIN= 70MHz/175MHz
♦ 3.3V Low-Power Operation
366mW (Single-Ended Clock Mode)
393mW (Differential Clock Mode)
3µW (Power-Down Mode)
♦ Differential or Single-Ended Clock
♦ Fully Differential or Single-Ended Analog Input
♦ Adjustable Full-Scale Analog Input Range: ±0.35V
to ±1.15V
♦ Common-Mode Reference
♦ CMOS-Compatible Outputs in Two’s Complement
or Gray Code
♦ Data-Valid Indicator Simplifies Digital Design
♦ Data Out-of-Range Indicator
♦ Miniature, 40-Pin Thin QFN Package with Exposed
Paddle
♦ Evaluation Kit Available (Order MAX1211EVKIT)
MAX1209
12-Bit, 80Msps, 3.3V IF-Sampling ADC
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Ordering Information
19-1001; Rev 0; 8/04