General Description
The MAX1438 octal, 12-bit analog-to-digital converter
(ADC) features fully differential inputs, a pipelined
architecture, and digital error correction incorporating a
fully differential signal path. This ADC is optimized for
low-power and high-dynamic performance in medical
imaging instrumentation and digital communications
applications. The MAX1438 operates from a 1.8V single
supply and consumes only 913mW (114mW per channel) while delivering a 69.9dB (typ) signal-to-noise ratio
(SNR) at a 5.3MHz input frequency. In addition to low
operating power, the MAX1438 features a power-down
mode for idle periods.
An internal 1.24V precision bandgap reference sets the
full-scale range of the ADC. A flexible reference structure allows the use of an external reference for applications requiring increased accuracy or a different input
voltage range. The reference architecture is optimized
for low noise.
A single-ended clock controls the data-conversion
process. An internal duty-cycle equalizer compensates
for wide variations in clock duty cycle. An on-chip PLL
generates the high-speed serial low-voltage differential
signal (LVDS) clock.
The MAX1438 has self-aligned serial LVDS outputs for
data, clock, and frame-alignment signals. The output
data is presented in two’s complement or binary format.
The MAX1438 offers a maximum sample rate of
65Msps. See the
Pin-Compatible Versions
table below
for lower-speed versions. This device is available in a
small, 14mm x 14mm x 1mm, 100-pin TQFP package
with exposed pad and is specified for the extended
industrial (-40°C to +85°C) temperature range.
Applications
Ultrasound and Medical Imaging
Instrumentation
Multichannel Communications
Features
o Excellent Dynamic Performance
69.9dB SNR at 5.3MHz
95dBc SFDR at 5.3MHz
85dB Channel Isolation
o Ultra-Low Power
114mW per Channel (Normal Operation)
o Serial LVDS Outputs
o Pin-Selectable LVDS/SLVS (Scalable Low-Voltage
Signal) Mode
o LVDS Outputs Support Up to 30 Inches FR-4
Backplane Connections
o Test Mode for Digital Signal Integrity
o Fully Differential Analog Inputs
o Wide Differential Input Voltage Range (1.4V
P-P
)
o On-Chip 1.24V Precision Bandgap Reference
o Clock Duty-Cycle Equalizer
o Compact, 100-Pin TQFP Package with Exposed
Pad
o Evaluation Kit Available (Order MAX1438EVKIT)
MAX1438
Octal, 12-Bit, 65Msps, 1.8V ADC
with Serial LVDS Outputs
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Maxim Integrated Products
1
Ordering Information
19-0359; Rev 1; 2/11
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at 1-888-629-4642,
or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.
EVALUATION KIT
AVAILABLE
+
Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
D = Dry pack.
*
EP = Exposed pad.
PART TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
MAX1438ECQ+D -40°C to +85°C
100 TQFP-EP*
(14mm x 14mm x 1mm)
PART
MAX1434 50 10
MAX1436 40 12
MAX1437 50 12
MAX1438 65 12
SAMPLING RATE
(Msps)
RESOLUTION
(BITS)
MAX1438
Octal, 12-Bit, 65Msps, 1.8V ADC
with Serial LVDS Outputs
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
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.
(Voltages referenced to GND)
AVDD.....................................................................-0.3V to +2.0V
CVDD.....................................................................-0.3V to +3.6V
OVDD ....................................................................-0.3V to +2.0V
IN_P, IN_N ..............................................-0.3V to (V
AVDD
+ 0.3V)
CLK ........................................................-0.3V to (V
CVDD
+ 0.3V)
OUT_P, OUT_N, FRAME_, CLKOUT_ ....-0.3V to (V
OVDD
+ 0.3V)
DT, SLVS/LVDS, LVDSTEST, PLL_, T/B,
REFIO, REFADJ, CMOUT...................-0.3V to (V
AVDD
+ 0.3V)
Continuous Power Dissipation (T
A
= +70°C)
TQFP (derate 47.6mW/°C above +70°C)................3809.5mW
Operating Temperature Range ...........................-40°C to +85°C
Maximum Junction Temperature .....................................+150°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300°C
Soldering Temperature (reflow) .......................................+260°C
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(V
AVDD
= 1.8V, V
OVDD
= 1.8V, V
CVDD
= 3.3V, V
GND
= 0V, external V
REFIO
= 1.24V, C
REFIO
= 0.1µF, C
REFP
= 10µF, C
REFN
= 10µF,
f
CLK
= 65MHz (50% duty cycle), VDT= 0V, TA= T
MIN
to T
MAX
, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA= +25°C.) (Notes 2, 3)
PACKAGE THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS (Note 1)
TQFP
Junction-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance (θ
JA
) ...........21°C/W
Junction-to-Case Thermal Resistance (θ
JC
) ..................2°C/W
Note 1: Package thermal resistances were obtained using the method described in JEDEC specification JESD51-7, using a four-
layer board. For detailed information on package thermal considerations, refer to www.maxim-ic.com/thermal-tutorial.
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
DC ACCURACY (Note 4)
Resolution N 12 Bits
Integral Nonlinearity INL ±0.4 ±2.5 LSB
Differential Nonlinearity DNL No missing codes over temperature ±0.25 ±1 LSB
Offset Error ±0.5 %FS
Gain Error -3.5 +2.0 %FS
ANALOG INPUTS (IN_P, IN_N)
Input Differential Range V
Common-Mode Voltage Range V
Common-Mode Voltage Range
Tolerance
Differential Input Impedance R
Differential Input Capacitance C
CONVERSION RATE
Maximum Conversion Rate f
Minimum Conversion Rate f
Data Latency 6.5 Cycles
DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS (differential inputs, 4096-point FFT) (Note 4)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio SNR
Signal-to-Noise and Distortion
(First 4 Harmonics)
ID
CMO
IN
IN
SMAX
SMIN
SINAD
Differential input 1.4 V
(Note 5) ±50 mV
Switched capacitor load 2 kΩ
fIN = 5.3MHz at -0.5dBFS 69.9
f
= 19.3MHz at -0.5dBFS 66.5 69.6
IN
fIN = 5.3MHz at -0.5dBFS 69.8
= 19.3MHz at -0.5dBFS 66.5 69.6
f
IN
0.76 V
12.5 pF
65 MHz
4.0 MHz
P-P
dB
dB
MAX1438
Octal, 12-Bit, 65Msps, 1.8V ADC
with Serial LVDS Outputs
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(V
AVDD
= 1.8V, V
OVDD
= 1.8V, V
CVDD
= 3.3V, V
GND
= 0V, external V
REFIO
= 1.24V, C
REFIO
= 0.1µF, C
REFP
= 10µF, C
REFN
= 10µF,
f
CLK
= 65MHz (50% duty cycle), VDT= 0V, TA= T
MIN
to T
MAX
, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA= +25°C.) (Notes 2, 3)
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
Effective Number of Bits ENOB
Spurious-Free Dynamic Range SFDR
Total Harmonic Distortion THD
Intermodulation Distortion IMD
Third-Order Intermodulation IM3
Aperture Jitter t
Aperture Delay t
Small-Signal Bandwidth SSBW Input at -20dBFS 100 MHz
Full-Power Bandwidth LSBW Input at -0.5dBFS 100 MHz
Output Noise IN_P = IN_N 0.44 LSB
Over-Range Recovery Time t
INTERNAL REFERENCE
REFADJ Internal Reference-Mode
Enable Voltage
REFADJ Low-Leakage Current 1.5 mA
REFIO Output Voltage V
Reference Temperature
Coefficient
EXTERNAL REFERENCE
REFADJ External ReferenceMode Enable Voltage
REFADJ High-Leakage Current 200 µA
REFIO Input Voltage 1.24 V
REFIO Input Voltage Tolerance ±5 %
REFIO Input Current I
COMMON-MODE OUTPUT (CMOUT)
CMOUT Output Voltage V
CLOCK INPUT (CLK)
Input High Voltage V
Input Low Voltage V
Clock Duty Cycle 50 %
Clock Duty-Cycle Tolerance ±30 %
AJ
AD
OR
REFIO
TC
REFIO
REFIO
CMOUT
CLKH
CLKL
fIN = 5.3MHz at -0.5dBFS 11.4
f
= 19.3MHz at -0.5dBFS 11.4
IN
fIN = 5.3MHz at -0.5dBFS 95
f
= 19.3MHz at -0.5dBFS 79 93
IN
fIN = 5.3MHz at -0.5dBFS -98
= 19.3MHz at -0.5dBFS -92 -79
f
IN
f
= 5.3MHz at -6.5dBFS
1
f
= 6.3MHz at -6.5dBFS
2
f
= 5.3MHz at -6.5dBFS
1
f
= 6.3MHz at -6.5dBFS
2
Figure 11 < 0.4 ps
Figure 11 1 ns
RS = 25Ω, CS = 50pF 1
(Note 6) 0.1 V
(Note 6)
1.18 1.24 1.30 V
V
-
AVDD
0.1
0.8 x
V
AVDD
89.3 dBc
97.5 dBc
120 ppm/°C
< 1 µA
0.76 V
0.2 x
V
AVDD
Clock
cycle
dB
dBc
dBc
RMS
RMS
V
V
V
MAX1438
Octal, 12-Bit, 65Msps, 1.8V ADC
with Serial LVDS Outputs
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(V
AVDD
= 1.8V, V
OVDD
= 1.8V, V
CVDD
= 3.3V, V
GND
= 0V, external V
REFIO
= 1.24V, C
REFIO
= 0.1µF, C
REFP
= 10µF, C
REFN
= 10µF,
f
CLK
= 65MHz (50% duty cycle), VDT= 0V, TA= T
MIN
to T
MAX
, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA= +25°C.) (Notes 2, 3)
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
Input Leakage Current DI
Input Capacitance DC
DIGITAL INPUTS (PLL_, LVDSTEST, DT, SLVS, PD, T/B)
Input Logic-High Voltage V
Input Logic-Low Voltage V
Input Leakage Current DI
Input Capacitance DC
LVDS OUTPUTS (OUT_P, OUT_N), SLVS/LVDS = 0
Differential Output Voltage V
Output Common-Mode Voltage V
Rise Time (20% to 80%) t
Fall Time (80% to 20%) t
SLVS OUTPUTS (OUT_P, OUT_N, CLKOUTP, CLKOUTN, FRAMEP, FRAMEN), SLVS/LVDS = 1, DT = 1
Differential Output Voltage V
Output Common-Mode Voltage V
Rise Time (20% to 80%) t
Fall Time (80% to 20%) t
POWER-DOWN
PD Fall to Output Enable t
PD Rise to Output Disable t
POWER REQUIREMENTS
AVDD Supply Voltage Range V
OVDD Supply Voltage Range V
CVDD Supply Voltage Range V
AVDD Supply Current I
OVDD Supply Current I
CVDD Supply Current I
Power Dissipation P
OHDIFFRTERM
OCMRTERM
RL
FL
OHDIFFRTERM
OCMRTERM
RS
FS
ENABLE
DISABLE
AVDD
OVDD
CVDD
AVDD
OVDD
CVDD
DISSfIN
Input at GND 5
IN
Input at AVDD 80
IN
IH
IL
Input at GND 5
IN
Input at AVDD 80
IN
0.8 x
V
AVDD
= 100Ω 250 450 mV
= 100Ω 1.125 1.375 V
R
TERM
R
TERM
= 100Ω, C
= 100Ω, C
= 5pF 350 ps
LOAD
= 5pF 350 ps
LOAD
= 100Ω 205 mV
= 100Ω 220 mV
R
TERM
R
TERM
= 100Ω, C
= 100Ω, C
= 5pF 320 ps
LOAD
= 5pF 320 ps
LOAD
(Note 7) 100 ms
P D = 0 422 465
fIN = 19.3MHz
at -0.5dBFS
P D = 0, D T = 1 422
P D = 1, p ower - dow n,
no cl ock i np ut
P D = 0 85 110
fIN = 19.3MHz
at -0.5dBFS
P D = 0, D T = 185
P D = 1, p ower - dow n,
no cl ock i np ut
CVDD is used only to bias ESD-protection
diodes on CLK input, Figure 2
= 19.3MHz at -0.5dBFS 913 1035 mW
5pF
0.2 x
V
AVDD
5pF
20 ns
1.7 1.8 1.9 V
1.7 1.8 1.9 V
1.7 1.8 3.6 V
mA
1.16 mA
mA
960 µA
0mA
µA
V
V
µA
MAX1438
Octal, 12-Bit, 65Msps, 1.8V ADC
with Serial LVDS Outputs
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(V
AVDD
= 1.8V, V
OVDD
= 1.8V, V
CVDD
= 3.3V, V
GND
= 0V, external V
REFIO
= 1.24V, C
REFIO
= 0.1µF, C
REFP
= 10µF, C
REFN
= 10µF,
f
CLK
= 65MHz (50% duty cycle), VDT= 0V, TA= T
MIN
to T
MAX
, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA= +25°C.) (Notes 2, 3)
Note 2: Specifications at TA≥ +25°C are guaranteed by production testing. Specifications at TA< +25°C are guaranteed by design
and characterization and not subject to production testing.
Note 3: All capacitances are between the indicated pin and GND, unless otherwise noted.
Note 4: See definition in the
Parameter Definitions
section at the end of this data sheet.
Note 5: See the
Common-Mode Output (CMOUT)
section.
Note 6: Connect REFADJ to GND directly to enable internal reference mode. Connect REFADJ to AVDD directly to disable the inter-
nal bandgap reference and enable external reference mode.
Note 7: Measured using C
REFP
to GND = 1µF and C
REFN
to GND = 1µF. t
ENABLE
time may be lowered by using smaller capacitor values.
Note 8: Data valid to CLKOUT rise/fall timing is measured from 50% of data output level to 50% of clock output level.
Note 9: Guaranteed by design and characterization. Not subject to production testing.
Typical Operating Characteristics
(V
AVDD
= 1.8V, V
OVDD
= 1.8V, V
CVDD
= 3.3V, V
GND
= 0V, internal reference, differential input at -0.5dBFS, fIN= 5.3MHz, f
CLK
= 65MHz
(50% duty cycle), V
DT
= 0V, C
LOAD
= 10pF, TA= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
FFT PLOT
(16,384-POINT DATA RECORD)
MAX1438 toc01
FREQUENCY (MHz)
AMPLITUDE (dBFS)
0
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-70
-60
-80
-100
-90
-110
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
f
CLK
= 65.4966636MHz
f
IN
= 5.304814MHz
A
IN
= -0.5dBFS
SNR = 70.120dB
SINAD = 70.112dB
THD = -97.686dBc
SFDR = 95.406dBc
HD2
HD3
FFT PLOT
(16,384-POINT DATA RECORD)
MAX1438 toc02
FREQUENCY (MHz)
AMPLITUDE (dBFS)
0
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-70
-60
-80
-100
-90
-110
f
CLK
= 65.4966637MHz
f
IN
= 30.313794MHz
A
IN
= -0.5dBFS
SNR = 69.584dB
SINAD = 69.516dB
THD = -97.316dBc
SFDR = 94.713dBc
HD2
HD3
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
CROSSTALK
(16,384-POINT DATA RECORD)
MAX1438 toc03
FREQUENCY (MHz)
AMPLITUDE (dBFS)
0
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-70
-60
-80
-100
-110
-90
MEASURED ON CHANNEL 1,
WITH INTERFERING SIGNAL
ON CHANNEL 2
f
IN(IN1)
= 5.304814MHz
f
IN(IN2)
= 30.3189139MHz
CROSSTALK = 85.4dB
f
IN(IN2)
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
TIMING CHARACTERISTICS (Note 8)
Data Valid to CLKOUT Rise/Fall t
CLKOUT Output-Width High t
CLKOUT Output-Width Low t
FRAME Rise to CLKOUT Rise t
Sample CLK Rise to FRAME Rise t
Crosstalk (Note 4) -85 dB
Gain Matching C
Phase Matching C
OD
CH
CL
CF
SF
GMfIN
PMfIN
Figure 5 (Note 9)
Figure 5 t
Figure 5 t
Figure 4 (Note 9)
Figure 4 (Note 9)
( t
S AM P LE
- 0.15
( t
S AM P LE
- 0.15
( t
S AM P LE
+ 1.1
/24)
( t
S AM P LE
/12 ns
S AM P LE
/12 ns
S AM P LE
/24)
( t
S AM P LE
/2)
( t
S AM P LE
+ 0.15
+ 0.15
+ 2.6
/24)
/24)
/2)
ns
ns
ns
= 5.3MHz (Note 4) ±0.1 dB
= 5.3MHz (Note 4) ±0.25 D eg r ees
MAX1438
Octal, 12-Bit, 65Msps, 1.8V ADC
with Serial LVDS Outputs
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Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(V
AVDD
= 1.8V, V
OVDD
= 1.8V, V
CVDD
= 3.3V, V
GND
= 0V, internal reference, differential input at -0.5dBFS, fIN= 5.3MHz, f
CLK
= 65MHz
(50% duty cycle), V
DT
= 0V, C
LOAD
= 10pF, TA= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
MAX1438 toc04
FREQUENCY (MHz)
AMPLITUDE (dBFS)
0
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-70
-60
-80
-100
-90
-110
TWO-TONE INTERMODULATION DISTORTION
(16,384-POINT DATA RECORD)
f
IN(IN1)
= 5.296593MHz
f
IN(IN2)
= 6.299991MHz
A
IN1
= -6.5dBFS
A
IN2
= -6.5dBFS
IMD = 89.3dBc
IM3 = 97.5dBc
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1
-1
-10
1 100 1000
-6
-7
-8
-9
-5
-4
-3
-2
MAX1438 toc05
ANALOG INPUT FREQUENCY (MHz)
GAIN (dB)
10
BANDWIDTH
vs. ANALOG INPUT FREQUENCY
0
FULL-POWER
BANDWIDTH
-0.5dBFS
SMALL-SIGNAL
BANDWIDTH
-20.5dBFS
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO
vs. ANALOG INPUT FREQUENCY
f
(MHz)
SNR (dB)
1008020 40 60
72
71
70
69
68
67
66
MAX1438 toc06
73
65
0120
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE PLUS DISTORTION
vs. ANALOG INPUT FREQUENCY
fIN (MHz)
SINAD (dB)
1008020 40 60
72
71
70
69
68
67
66
MAX1438 toc07
73
65
0120
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
vs. ANALOG INPUT FREQUENCY
fIN (MHz)
THD (dBc)
1008020 40 60
-95
-90
-85
-75
-70
-80
-65
-60
MAX1438 toc08
-55
-100
0120
SPURIOUS-FREE DYNAMIC RANGE
vs. ANALOG INPUT FREQUENCY
fIN (MHz)
SFDR (dBc)
1008020 40 60
60
65
70
80
85
75
90
95
MAX1438 toc09
100
55
0120
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO
vs. ANALOG INPUT POWER
ANALOG INPUT POWER (dBFS)
SNR (dB)
-5-10-25 -20 -15
37
42
52
57
47
62
67
72
32
-30 0
MAX1438 toc10
fIN = 5.304814MHz
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE PLUS DISTORTION
vs. ANALOG INPUT POWER
ANALOG INPUT POWER (dBFS)
SINAD (dB)
-5-10-25 -20 -15
37
42
52
57
47
62
MAX1438 toc11
67
72
32
-30 0
fIN = 5.304814MHz
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
vs. ANALOG INPUT POWER
ANALOG INPUT POWER (dBFS)
THD (dBc)
-5-10-25 -20 -15
-85
-90
-80
-70
-65
-75
-60
-55
-50
-100
-95
-30 0
MAX1438 toc12
fIN = 5.304814MHz
MAX1438
Octal, 12-Bit, 65Msps, 1.8V ADC
with Serial LVDS Outputs
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Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(V
AVDD
= 1.8V, V
OVDD
= 1.8V, V
CVDD
= 3.3V, V
GND
= 0V, internal reference, differential input at -0.5dBFS, fIN= 5.3MHz, f
CLK
= 65MHz
(50% duty cycle), V
DT
= 0V, C
LOAD
= 10pF, TA= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
SPURIOUS-FREE DYNAMIC RANGE
vs. ANALOG INPUT POWER
95
fIN = 5.304814MHz
90
85
80
75
70
SFDR (dBc)
65
60
55
50
45
-30 0
ANALOG INPUT POWER (dBFS
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
vs. SAMPLING RATE
-75
fIN = 5.304814MHz
-80
-85
-90
THD (dBc)
-95
-100
-105
10 20 25 3015 35 40 5550 6045 65
f
(MHz)
CLK
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE PLUS DISTORTION
vs. DUTY CYCLE
73
fIN = 5.304814MHz
72
71
70
69
SINAD (dB)
68
67
66
65
30 70
DUTY CYCLE (%)
MAX1438 toc13
-5-10-25 -20 -15
MAX1438 toc16
MAX1438 toc19
60 655540 4535 50
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO
vs. SAMPLING RATE
73
fIN = 5.304814MHz
72
71
70
69
SNR (dB)
68
67
66
65
10 20 25 3015 35 40 5550 6045 65
f
SPURIOUS-FREE DYNAMIC RANGE
vs. SAMPLING RATE
105
fIN = 5.304814MHz
100
95
90
SFDR (dBc)
85
80
75
10 20 25 3015 35 40 5550 6045 65
f
CLK
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
vs. DUTY CYCLE
-75
fIN = 5.304814MHz
-80
-85
-90
THD (dBc)
-95
-100
-105
30 70
DUTY CYCLE (%)
(MHz
(MHz)
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE PLUS DISTORTION
vs. SAMPLING RATE
73
fIN = 5.304814MHz
72
MAX1438 toc14
71
70
69
SINAD (dB)
68
67
66
65
10 20 25 3015 35 40 5550 6045 65
f
(MHz
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO
vs. DUTY CYCLE
73
fIN = 5.304814MHz
72
MAX1438 toc17
71
70
69
SNR (dB)
68
67
66
65
30 70
DUTY CYCLE (%)
60 655540 4535 50
SPURIOUS-FREE DYNAMIC RANGE
vs. DUTY CYCLE
100
fIN = 5.304814MHz
95
MAX1438 toc20
90
85
SFDR (dBc)
80
75
70
60 655540 4535 50
30 70
DUTY CYCLE (%)
60 655540 4535 50
MAX1438 toc15
MAX1438 toc18
MAX1438 toc21