Rainbow Electronics MAX1121 User Manual

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General Description
The MAX1121 is a monolithic 8-bit, 250Msps analog-to­digital converter (ADC) optimized for outstanding dynamic performance at high IF frequencies up to 500MHz. The product operates with conversion rates of up to 250Msps while consuming only 477mW.
At 250Msps and an input frequency of 100MHz, the MAX1121 achieves a spurious-free dynamic range (SFDR) of 68dBc. Its excellent signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of 48.9dB at 10MHz remains flat (within 0.5dB) for input tones up to 500MHz. This makes the MAX1121 ideal for wideband applications such as digital predis­tortion in cellular base-station transceiver systems.
The MAX1121 requires a single 1.8V supply. The ana­log input is designed for either differential or single­ended operation and can be AC- or DC-coupled. The ADC also features a selectable on-chip divide-by-2 clock circuit, which allows the user to apply clock fre­quencies as high as 500MHz. This helps to reduce the phase noise of the input clock source. A differential LVDS sampling clock is recommended for best perfor­mance. The converter’s digital outputs are LVDS com­patible, and the data format can be selected to be either two’s complement or offset binary.
The MAX1121 is available in a 68-pin QFN with exposed paddle (EP) and is specified over the industri­al (-40°C to +85°C) temperature range.
For pin-compatible, higher resolution versions of the MAX1121, refer to the MAX1122 (170Msps), the MAX1123 (210Msps), and the MAX1124 (250Msps) data sheets.
Applications
Wireless and Wired Broadband Communication Digital Oscilloscopes Digital Predistortion Receivers Communications Test Equipment Radar and Satellite Subsystems Antenna Array
Processing Instrumentation
Features
250Msps Conversion Rate
SNR = 48.8dB/48.7dB at fIN= 100MHz/500MHz
SFDR = 68dBc/63.8dBc at f
IN
= 100MHz/500MHz
Single 1.8V Supply
477mW Power Dissipation at 250Msps
On-Chip Track-and-Hold and Internal Reference
On-Chip Selectable Divide-by-2 Clock Input
LVDS Digital Outputs with Data Clock Output
Evaluation Kit Available (Order MAX1124EVKIT)
MAX1121
1.8V, 8-Bit, 250Msps Analog-to-Digital Converter with LVDS Outputs for Wideband Applications
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38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
AV
CC
AGND
AV
CC
TOP VIEW
AVCCOGND
OVCCORP
ORN
D7P
D7N
D6P
D6N
5253
D5P
D5N
AGND
AGND
AV
CC
CLKN
CLKP
AV
CC
AGND
OV
CC
OGND
N.C.
OV
CC
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.
D2P D2N OGND OV
CC
DCLKP DCLKN OV
CC
D1P D1N D0P
35
36
37
D0N N.C. N.C.
AGND
INN
INP
AGND
AV
CC
AGND
AGND
AV
CC
AV
CC
AV
CC
AGND
REFADJ
REFIO
AGND
48 D3N
AV
CC
64
AGND
656667
AGND
AGND
AV
CC
68
T/B
2322212019 2726252418 2928 323130
N.C.
N.C.
3433
49
50
D4N D3P
51 D4P
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
16
15
14
13
12
1
CLKDIV 17
MAX1121
EP
Pin Configuration
Ordering Information
19-3077; Rev 1; 2/04
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim/Dallas Direct! at 1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
PART TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
MAX1121EGK -40°C to +85°C 68 QFN-EP*
*EP = Exposed paddle.
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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.
AVCCto AGND ......................................................-0.3V to +2.1V
OV
CC
to OGND .....................................................-0.3V to +2.1V
AV
CC
to OVCC.......................................................-0.3V to +2.1V
AGND to OGND ....................................................-0.3V to +0.3V
Analog Inputs to AGND ...........................-0.3V to (AV
CC
+ 0.3V)
Digital Inputs to AGND.............................-0.3V to (AV
CC
+ 0.3V)
REF, REFADJ to AGND............................-0.3V to (AV
CC
+ 0.3V)
Digital Outputs to OGND.........................-0.3V to (OV
CC
+ 0.3V)
ESD on All Pins (Human Body Model).............................±2000V
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA= +70°C)
68-Pin QFN (derate 41.7mW/°C above +70°C) .........3333mW
Operating Temperature Range ...........................-40°C to +85°C
Junction Temperature......................................................+150°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-60°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300°C
Maximum Current into Any Pin............................................50mA
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(AVCC= OVCC= 1.8V, AGND = OGND = 0, f
SAMPLE
= 250MHz, differential sine-wave clock input drive, 0.1µF capacitor on REFIO,
internal reference, digital output pins differential R
L
= 100Ω ±1%, CL= 5pF, TA= T
MIN
to T
MAX
, unless otherwise noted. 25°C guar-
anteed by production test, <25°C guaranteed by design and characterization. Typical values are at T
A
= +25°C.)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
DC ACCURACY
Resolution 8 Bits Integral Nonlinearity INL (Note 1) -0.6
LSB
Differential Nonlinearity DNL No missing codes (Note 1) -0.9
LSB
Transfer Curve Offset V
OS
(Note 1) -10 +10 LSB
Offset Temperature Drift ±20
µV/°C
ANALOG INPUTS (INP, INN)
Full-Scale Input Voltage Range V
FS
(Note 1)
mV
P-P
Full-Scale Range Temperature Drift
130
ppm/°C
Common-Mode Input Range V
CM
V
Input Capacitance C
IN
3pF
Differential Input Resistance R
IN
4.4 6.5 k
Full-Power Analog Bandwidth FPBW Figure 8 600
MHz
REFERENCE (REFIO, REFADJ)
Reference Output Voltage V
REFIO
V
Reference Temperature Drift 90
ppm/°C
REFADJ Input High Voltage
Used to disable the internal reference
AV
CC
-
0.3
V
SAMPLING CHARACTERISTICS
Maximum Sampling Rate
250
MHz
Minimum Sampling Rate
20
MHz
±0.2 +0.6 ±0.1 +0.9
1100 1250 1375
V
REFADJ
f
SAMPLE
f
SAMPLE
1.38
±0.18
3.00
1.18 1.24 1.30
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(AVCC= OVCC= 1.8V, AGND = OGND = 0, f
SAMPLE
= 250MHz, differential sine-wave clock input drive, 0.1µF capacitor on REFIO,
internal reference, digital output pins differential R
L
= 100Ω ±1%, CL= 5pF, TA= T
MIN
to T
MAX
, unless otherwise noted. 25°C guar-
anteed by production test, <25°C guaranteed by design and characterization. Typical values are at T
A
= +25°C.)
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS MIN
UNITS
Clock Duty Cycle Set by clock management circuit
%
Aperture Delay t
AD
350 ps
Aperture Jitter t
AJ
0.2
ps
RMS
CLOCK INPUTS (CLKP, CLKN)
Differential Clock Input Amplitude
(Note 2) 200 500
mV
P-P
Clock Input Common-Mode Voltage Range
1.25 V
Clock Differential Input Resistance
R
CLK
11
k
Clock Differential Input Capacitance
C
CLK
5pF
DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS (at -0.5dBFS)
fIN = 10MHz, TA +25°C fIN = 100MHz, TA +25°C fIN = 180MHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio SNR
f
IN
= 500MHz
dB
fIN = 10MHz, TA +25°C fIN = 100MHz, TA +25°C fIN = 180MHz
Signal-to-Noise and Distortion
SINAD
f
IN
= 500MHz
dB
fIN = 10MHz, TA +25°C6069 fIN = 100MHz, TA +25°C5968 fIN = 180MHz
Spurious-Free Dynamic Range
SFDR
f
IN
= 500MHz
dBc
fIN = 10MHz fIN = 100MHz fIN = 180MHz
Worst Harmonics (HD2 or HD3)
f
IN
= 500MHz
dBc
IMD
100
f
IN1
= 99MHz at -7dBFS,
f
IN2
= 101MHz at -7dBFS
-70
Two-Tone Intermodulation Distortion
IMD
500
f
IN1
= 498.5MHz at -7dBFS,
f
IN2
= 502.5MHz at -7dBFS
-56
dBc
LVDS DIGITAL OUTPUTS (D0P/N–D7P/N, DCLKP/N)
Differential Output Voltage |VOD| 250 400 mV
SYMBOL
47.2 48.9
46.2 48.8
47.1 48.8
46.1 48.7
TYP MAX
40 to 60
±0.25
±25%
48.8
48.7
48.7
48.6
69.1
63.8
-74.6
-68.4
-69.1
-63.8
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(AVCC= OVCC= 1.8V, AGND = OGND = 0, f
SAMPLE
= 250MHz, differential sine-wave clock input drive, 0.1µF capacitor on REFIO,
internal reference, digital output pins differential R
L
= 100Ω ±1%, CL= 5pF, TA= T
MIN
to T
MAX
, unless otherwise noted. 25°C guar-
anteed by production test, <25°C guaranteed by design and characterization. Typical values are at T
A
= +25°C.)
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
UNITS
Output Offset Voltage OV
OS
V
LVCMOS DIGITAL INPUTS (CLKDIV, T/B)
Digital Input Voltage Low V
IL
0.2 x V
Digital Input Voltage High V
IH
0.8 x V
TIMING CHARACTERISTICS
CLK to Data Propagation Delay t
PDL
Figure 4 1.5 ns
CLK to DCLK Propagation Delay
t
CPDL
Figure 4
ns
Data Valid to DCLK Rising Edge
t
CPDL
-
t
PDL
Figure 4 (Note 2)
ns
LVDS Output Rise-Time t
RISE
20% to 80%, CL = 5pF
ps
LVDS Output Fall-Time t
FALL
20% to 80%, CL = 5pF
ps
Output Data Pipeline Delay
8
Clock
cycles
POWER REQUIREMENTS
Analog Supply Voltage Range AV
CC
V
Digital Supply Voltage Range OV
CC
V
Analog Supply Current
I
AVCCfIN
= 100MHz
mA
Digital Supply Current I
OVCCfIN
= 100MHz 45 75 mA
Analog Power Dissipation P
DISSfIN
= 100MHz
mW
Offset 1.6
mV/V
Power-Supply Rejection Ratio (Note 3)
PSRR
Gain 1.9
%FS/V
Note 1: Static linearity and offset parameters are computed from a best-fit straight line through the code transition points. The full-
scale range is defined as 1023 x slope of the line.
Note 2: Parameter guaranteed by design and characterization; T
A
= T
MIN
to T
MAX
.
Note 3: PSRR is measured with both analog and digital supplies connected to the same potential.
SYMBOL
MIN TYP MAX
1.125 1.310
AV
CC
AV
CC
2.85
0.92 1.35 1.86
460 460
t
LATENCY
1.70 1.80 1.90
1.70 1.80 1.90 220 290
477 657
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-80
-90
-60
-70
-40
-50
-30
-10
-20
0
FFT PLOT (8192-POINT DATA RECORD,
COHERENT SAMPLING)
MAX1121 toc01
ANALOG INPUT FREQUENCY (MHz)
AMPLITUDE (dB)
040608020 100 140120
f
SAMPLE
= 250.0057MHz
f
IN
= 11.5054MHz
A
IN
= -0.4885MHz SNR = 48.9dB SFDR = 71.5dBc HD2 = -79.2dBc HD3 = -74.6dBc
HD2
HD3
-90
-80
-60
-70
-40
-50
-30
-10
-20
0
FFT PLOT (8192-POINT DATA RECORD,
COHERENT SAMPLING)
MAX1121 toc02
ANALOG INPUT FREQUENCY (MHz)
AMPLITUDE (dB)
040608020 100 140120
f
SAMPLE
= 250.0057MHz
f
IN
= 60.0294MHz
A
IN
= -0.4885MHz SNR = 49dB SFDR = 71.1dBc HD2 = -79.5dBc HD3 = -71.9dBc
HD2
HD3
-80
-90
-60
-70
-40
-50
-30
-10
-20
0
040608020 100 140120
FFT PLOT (8192-POINT DATA RECORD,
COHERENT SAMPLING)
MAX1121 toc03
ANALOG INPUT FREQUENCY (MHz)
AMPLITUDE (dB)
f
SAMPLE
= 250.0057MHz
f
IN
= 183.5064MHz
A
IN
= -0.5245MHz SNR = 48.8dB SFDR = 69.1dBc HD2 = -77.2dBc HD3 = -69.1dBc
HD2
HD3
-80
-90
-60
-70
-40
-50
-30
-10
-20
0
FFT PLOT (8192-POINT DATA RECORD,
COHERENT SAMPLING)
MAX1121 toc04
ANALOG INPUT FREQUENCY (MHz)
AMPLITUDE (dB)
040608020 100 140120
HD3
HD2
f
SAMLE
= 250.0057MHz
f
IN
= 500.516MHz
A
IN
= -0.5235MHz SNR = 48.8dB SFDR = 63.8dBc HD2 = -70.8dBc HD3 = -63.8dBc
FUNDAMENTAL
SNR vs. ANALOG INPUT FREQUENCY
(f
SAMPLE
= 250.0057MHz, AIN = -0.5dBFS)
MAX1121 toc05
f
IN
(MHz)
SNR (dB)
400300200100
46
49
47
48
50
45
0500
SFDR vs. ANALOG INPUT FREQUENCY
(f
SAMPLE
= 250.0057MHz, AIN = -0.5dBFS)
MAX1121 toc06
f
IN
(MHz)
SFDR (dBc)
400300200100
62
56
68
74
80
50
0500
HD2/HD3 vs. ANALOG INPUT FREQUENCY
(f
SAMPLE
= 250.0057MHz, AIN = -0.5dBFS)
MAX1121 toc07
f
IN
(MHz)
HD2/HD3 (dBc)
400300200100
-90
-80
-70
-60
-50
-100 0500
HD3
HD2
20
30
25
40
35
45
50
-30 -15 -10-25 -20 -5 0
SNR vs. ANALOG INPUT AMPLITUDE
(f
SAMPLE
= 250.0057MHz, fIN = 60.0294MHz)
MAX1121 toc08
ANALOG INPUT AMPLITUDE (dBFS)
SNR (dB)
30
50
40
45
35
65
60
55
70
75
-30 -15 -10-25 -20 -5 0
SFDR vs. ANALOG INPUT AMPLITUDE
(f
SAMPLE
= 250.0057MHz, fIN = 60.0294MHz)
MAX1121 toc09
ANALOG INPUT AMPLITUDE (dBFS)
SFDR (dBc)
Typical Operating Characteristics
(AVCC= OVCC= 1.8V, AGND = OGND = 0, f
SAMPLE
= 250.0057MHz, -0.5dBFS; see TOCs for detailed information on test condi­tions, differential input drive, differential sine-wave clock input drive, 0.1µF capacitor on REFIO, internal reference, digital output pins differential RL= 100Ω, TA= +25°C.)
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-90
-65
-75
-85
-70
-80
-50
-55
-60
-40
-45
-35
-30
-30 -20 -15-25 -10 -5 0
HD2/HD3 vs. ANALOG INPUT AMPLITUDE
(f
SAMPLE
= 250.0057MHz, fIN = 60.0294MHz)
MAX1121 toc10
ANALOG INPUT AMPLITUDE (dBFS)
HD2/HD3 (dBc)
HD3
HD2
SNR vs. f
SAMPLE
(fIN = 60.0294MHz, AIN = -0.5dBFS)
MAX1121 toc11
f
SAMPLE
(MHz)
SNR (dB)
60
47.0
47.5
48.0
48.5
49.0
46.5 20 260180140100 220
SFDR vs. f
SAMPLE
(fIN = 60.0294MHz, AIN = -0.5dBFS)
MAX1121 toc12
f
SAMPLE
(MHz)
SFDR (dBc)
22014010060
50
60
70
80
90
40
20 260180
HD2/HD3 vs. f
SAMPLE
(fIN = 60.03294MHz, AIN = -0.5dBFS)
MAX1121 toc13
f
SAMPLE
(MHz)
HD2/HD3 (dBc)
22018014010060
-92
-84
-76
-68
-60
-100 20 260
HD3
HD2
-80
-90
-60
-70
-40
-50
-30
-10
-20
0
TWO-TONE IMD PLOT (8192-POINT
DATA RECORD, COHERENT SAMPLING)
MAX1121 toc14
ANALOG INPUT FREQUENCY (MHz)
AMPLITUDE (dB)
040608020 100 140120
f
SAMPLE
= 250.0057MHz
f
IN1
= 99.0318MHz
f
IN2
= 101.046MHz
A
IN1
= A
IN2
= -7dBFS
IMD = -70dBc
2f
IN1
- f
IN2
2f
IN2
-
f
IN1
f
IN1
f
IN2
-0.5
-0.3
-0.4
-0.1
-0.2
0.1 0
0.2
0.4
0.3
0.5
64 96320 128 160 192 224 256
INTEGRAL NONLINEARITY
vs. DIGITAL OUTPUT CODE
MAX1121 toc15
DIGITAL OUTPUT CODE
INL (LSB)
-0.5
-0.4
-0.2
0.1
0.3
0.5
0.4
0
-0.3
-0.1
0.2
64 96320128160 192 224 256
DIFFERENTIAL NONLINEARITY
vs. DIGITAL OUTPUT CODE
MAX1121 toc16
DIGITAL OUTPUT CODE
DNL (LSB)
2
0
-2
-4
-6
-8
-10
-12 10 100 1000
GAIN BANDWIDTH PLOT
(f
SAMPLE
= 250.0057MHz, AIN = -0.5dBFS)
MAX1121 toc17
ANALOG INPUT FREQUENCY (MHz)
GAIN (dB)
SNR vs. TEMPERATURE (fIN = 65.0108MHz,
f
SAMPLE
= 249.856MHz, AIN = -0.5dBFS)
MAX1121 toc18
TEMPERATURE (°C)
SNR (dB)
603510-15
47.0
46.5
48.0
47.5
49.0
48.5
49.5
50.0
46.0
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Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(AVCC= OVCC= 1.8V, AGND = OGND = 0, f
SAMPLE
= 250.0057MHz, -0.5dBFS; see TOCs for detailed information on test condi­tions, differential input drive, differential sine-wave clock input drive, 0.1µF capacitor on REFIO, internal reference, digital output pins differential RL= 100Ω, TA= +25°C.)
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SINAD vs. TEMPERATURE (fIN = 65.0108MHz,
f
SAMPLE
= 249.856MHz, AIN = -0.5dBFS)
TEMPERATURE (°C)
SINAD (dB)
603510-15
50.0
49.5
49.0
48.5
48.0
47.5
47.0
46.5
46.0
-40 85
MAX1121 toc19
SFDR vs. TEMPERATURE (fIN = 65.0108MHz,
f
SAMPLE
= 249.856MHz, AIN = -0.5dBFS)
TEMPERATURE (°C)
SFDR (dBc)
603510-15
55
60
65
70
MAX1121 toc20
75
50
-40 85
POWER DISSIPATION vs. f
SAMPLE
(fIN = 60.0294MHz, AIN = -0.5dBFS)
f
SAMPLE
(MHz)
P
DISS
(mW)
18014010060
420
410
440
430
460
450
470
480
490
400
20 260220
MAX1121 toc21
RESISTOR VALUE APPLIED BETWEEN REFADJ AND AGND
RESISTOR VALUE APPLIED BETWEEN REFADJ AND REFIO
FIGURE 6
FS VOLTAGE vs. FS ADJUST RESISTOR
MAX1121 toc22
FS ADJUST RESISTOR (Ω)
V
FS
(V)
900800600 700200 300 400 500100
1.18
1.20
1.22
1.24
1.26
1.28
1.30
1.32
1.34
1.16 0 1000
SNR vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
(f
IN
= 60.0294MHz, AIN = -0.5dBFS)
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
SNR
(dB)
2.01.91.81.71.6
MAX1121 toc23
50
49
48
47
46
45
44
43
1.5 2.1
AVCC = OV
CC
INTERNAL REFERENCE vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
(f
SAMPLE
= 250.0057MHz)
MAX1121 toc24
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
V
REFIO
(V)
2.01.91.81.71.6
1.2310
1.2320
1.2330
1.2340
1.2350
1.2300
1.5 2.1
MEASURED AT THE REFIO PIN REFADJ = AV
CC
= OV
CC
0.0E+00
4.0E+04
1.2E+05
8.0E+04
1.6E+05
2.0E+05
126 127 128
NOISE HISTOGRAM
(DC INPUT, 256k-POINT DATA RECORD)
DIGITAL OUTPUT NOISE
CODE COUNTS
0
0
MAX1121 toc25
f
SAMPLE
= 250MHz
131072
t
CPDL
t
PDL
PROPAGATION DELAY TIMES
vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX1121 toc26
TEMPERATURE (°C)
PROPAGATION DELAY (ns)
603510-15
1
2
3
4
5
6
0
-40 85
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(AVCC= OVCC= 1.8V, AGND = OGND = 0, f
SAMPLE
= 250.0057MHz, -0.5dBFS; see TOCs for detailed information on test condi­tions, differential input drive, differential sine-wave clock input drive, 0.1µF capacitor on REFIO, internal reference, digital output pins differential RL= 100Ω, TA= +25°C.)
46.0
49.5
48.5
48.0
49.0
47.0
46.5
47.5
50.0
10 40 5020 30 60 70 80 90
SINAD vs. CLOCK DUTY CYCLE (fIN = 1.8148MHz,
f
SAMPLE
= 249.856MHz, AIN = -0.5dBFS)
CLOCK DUTY CYCLE (%)
SINAD (dB)
MAX1121 toc27
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Pin Description
PIN NAME FUNCTION
1, 6, 11–14, 20,
25, 62, 63, 65
AV
CC
Analog Supply Voltage. Bypass each pin with a 0.1µF capacitor for best decoupling results.
2, 5, 7, 10, 15, 16, 18, 19, 21, 24, 64,
66, 67, EP
AGND Analog Converter Ground. Connect the converter’s exposed paddle (EP) to AGND.
3 REFIO
Reference Input/Output. With REFADJ pulled high through a 1k resistor, this I/O port allows an external reference source to be connected to the MAX1121. With REFADJ pulled low through the same 1k resistor, the internal 1.23V bandgap reference is active.
4 REFADJ
Reference-Adjust Input. REFADJ allows for full-scale range adjustments by placing a resistor or trim potentiometer between REFADJ and AGND (decreases FS range) or REFADJ and REFIO (increases FS range). If REFADJ is connected to AV
CC
through a 1kΩ resistor, the internal reference can be overdriven with an external source connected to REFIO. If REFADJ is connected to AGND through a 1k resistor, the internal reference is used to determine the full-scale range of the data converter.
8 INP Positive Analog Input Terminal 9INN Negative Analog Input Terminal
17 CLKDIV
Clock Divider Input. This LVCMOS-compatible input controls which speed the converter’s digital outputs are updated. CLKDIV has an internal pulldown resistor. CLKDIV = 0: ADC updates digital outputs at one-half the input clock rate. CLKDIV = 1: ADC updates digital outputs at the input clock rate.
22 CLKP
True Clock Input. This input requires an LVDS-compatible input level to maintain the converter’s excellent performance.
23 CLKN
Complementary Clock Input. This input requires an LVDS-compatible input level to maintain the converter’s excellent performance.
26, 45, 61 OGND Digital Converter Ground. Ground connection for digital circuitry and output drivers.
27, 28, 41, 44, 60
OV
CC
Digital Supply Voltage. Bypass with a 0.1µF capacitor for best decoupling results.
29–36 N.C. No Connection. Do not connect to these pins.
37 D0N Complementary Output Bit 0 (LSB) 38 D0P True Output Bit 0 (LSB) 39 D1N Complementary Output Bit 1 40 D1P True Output Bit 1
42 DCLKN
Complementary Clock Output. This output provides an LVDS-compatible output level and can be used to synchronize external devices to the converter clock. There is a 2.1ns delay between CLKN and DCLKN.
43 DCLKP
True Clock Output. This output provides an LVDS-compatible output level and can be used to synchronize external devices to the converter clock. There is a 2.1ns delay between CLKP and DCLKP.
46 D2N Complementary Output Bit 2 47 D2P True Output Bit 2 48 D3N Complementary Output Bit 3 49 D3P True Output Bit 3
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Pin Description (continued)
PIN NAME FUNCTION
50 D4N Complementary Output Bit 4 51 D4P True Output Bit 4 52 D5N Complementary Output Bit 5 53 D5P True Output Bit 5 54 D6N Complementary Output Bit 6 55 D6P True Output Bit 6 56 D7N Complementary Output Bit 7 57 D7P True Output Bit 7
58 ORN
Complementary Output for Out-of-Range Control Bit. If an out-of-range condition is detected, bit ORN flags this condition by transitioning low.
59 ORP
True Output for Out-of-Range Control Bit. If an out-of-range condition is detected, bit ORP flags this condition by transitioning high.
68 T/B
Two’s Complement or Binary Output Format Selection. This LVCMOS-compatible input controls the digital output format of the MAX1121. T/B has an internal pulldown resistor.
T/B = 0: Two’s complement output format T/B = 1: Binary output format
Figure 1. MAX1121 Block Diagram
CLKDIV
CLKP
CLKN
INP
INN
COMMON-MODE
BUFFER
2.2k2.2k
CLOCK­DIVIDER
CONTROL
INPUT
BUFFER
CLOCK
MANAGEMENT
T/H
REFERENCE
REFIO
REFADJ
8-BIT PIPELINE
QUANTIZER CORE
MAX1121
LVD S
DATA PORT
DCLKP DCLKN
D0P/N–D7P/N
8
ORP ORN
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MAX1121
Detailed Description—
Theory of Operation
The MAX1121 uses a fully differential, pipelined archi­tecture that allows for high-speed conversion, opti­mized accuracy and linearity, while minimizing power consumption and die size.
Both positive (INP) and negative/complementary analog input terminals (INN) are centered around a common­mode voltage of 1.4V, and accept a differential analog input voltage swing of ±0.3125V each, resulting in a typi­cal differential full-scale signal swing of 1.25V
P-P
.
INP and INN are buffered prior to entering each track­and-hold (T/H) stage and are sampled when the differen­tial sampling clock signal transitions high. A 2-bit ADC following the first T/H stage then digitizes the signal, and controls a 2-bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC).
Digitized and reference signals are then subtracted, resulting in a fractional residue signal that is amplified before it is passed on to the next stage through another T/H amplifier. This process is repeated until the applied input signal has successfully passed through all stages of the 8-bit quantizer. Finally, the digital outputs of all stages are combined and corrected for in the digital cor­rection logic to generate the final output code. The result is a 8-bit parallel digital output word in user-selectable two’s complement or binary output formats with LVDS­compatible output levels. See Figure 1 for a more detailed view of the MAX1121 architecture.
Analog Inputs (INP, INN)
INP and INN are the fully differential inputs of the MAX1121. Differential inputs usually feature good rejec­tion of even-order harmonics, which allows for enhanced AC performance as the signals are progressing through the analog stages. The MAX1121 analog inputs are self-
biased at a common-mode voltage of 1.4V and allow a differential input voltage swing of 1.25V
P-P
. Both inputs are self-biased through 2.2kresistors, resulting in a typical differential input resistance of 4.4k. It is recom­mended to drive the analog inputs of the MAX1121 in AC-coupled configuration to achieve best dynamic per­formance. See the AC-Coupled Analog Inputs section for a detailed discussion of this configuration.
On-Chip Reference Circuit
The MAX1121 features an internal 1.23V bandgap ref­erence circuit (Figure 3), which, in combination with an internal reference-scaling amplifier, determines the full­scale range of the MAX1121. Bypass REFIO with a
0.1µF capacitor to AGND. To compensate for gain errors or increase the ADC’s full-scale range, the volt­age of this bandgap reference can be indirectly adjust­ed by adding an external resistor (e.g., 100kΩ trim potentiometer) between REFADJ and AGND or REFADJ and REFIO. See the Applications Information section for a detailed description of this process.
Clock Inputs (CLKP, CLKN)
Designed for a differential LVDS clock input drive, it is recommended to drive the clock inputs of the MAX1121 with an LVDS-compatible clock to achieve the best dynamic performance. The clock signal source must be a high-quality, low phase noise to avoid any degrada­tion in the noise performance of the ADC. The clock inputs (CLKP, CLKN) are internally biased to 1.2V, accept a differential signal swing of 0.2V
P-P
to 1.0V
P-P
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AV
CC
AGND
INN
INP
TO COMMON-MODE INPUT
2.2k
TO COMMON-MODE INPUT
2.2k
Figure 2. Simplified Analog Input Architecture
REFERENCE
BUFFER
REFIO
REFADJ
AV
CC
AV
CC
/ 2
CONTROL LINE TO
DISABLE REFERENCE
BUFFER
ADC FULL-SCALE = REFT - REFB
G
1V
1k
0.1µF
REFERENCE
SCALING
AMPLIFIER
REFT
REFB
Figure 3. Simplified Reference Architecture
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and are usually driven in AC-coupled configuration. See the Differential, AC-Coupled Clock Input in the Applications Information section for more circuit details on how to drive CLKP and CLKN appropriately. Although not recommended, the clock inputs also accept a single-ended input signal.
The MAX1121 also features an internal clock manage­ment circuit (duty-cycle equalizer) that ensures that the clock signal applied to inputs CLKP and CLKN is processed to provide a 50% duty cycle clock signal, which desensitizes the performance of the converter to variations in the duty cycle of the input clock source. Note that the clock duty-cycle equalizer cannot be turned off externally and requires a minimum clock fre­quency of >20MHz to work appropriately and accord­ing to data sheet specifications.
Clock Outputs (DCLKP, DCLKN)
The MAX1121 features a differential clock output, which can be used to latch the digital output data with an external latch or receiver. Additionally, the clock output can be used to synchronize external devices (e.g., FPGAs) to the ADC. DCLKP and DCLKN are differential outputs with LVDS-compatible voltage levels. There is a
2.1ns delay time between the rising (falling) edge of CLKP (CLKN) and the rising edge of DCLKP (DCLKN). See Figure 4 for timing details.
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INP
INN
D0P/N–D7P/N
ORP/N
CLKP
CLKN
t
CH
t
CL
DCLKP
DCLKN
N - 8 N - 7 N N + 1
t
PDL
N - 7N - 8 N N + 1
NN + 1 N + 8 N + 9
t
CPDL
t
LATENCY
t
AD
N - 1
SAMPLING EVENT SAMPLING EVENT SAMPLING EVENT SAMPLING EVENT
t
CPDL
- t
PDL
t
CPDL
- t
PDL
~ 0.4 x t
SAMPLE
with t
SAMPLE
= 1 / f
SAMPLE
NOTE: THE ADC SAMPLES ON THE RISING EDGE OF CLKP. THE RISING EDGE OF DCLKP CAN BE USED TO EXTERNALLY LATCH THE OUTPUT DATA.
Figure 4. System and Output Timing Diagram
OV
CC
OGND
2.2k 2.2k
V
OP
V
ON
Figure 5. Simplified LVDS Output Architecture
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Divide-by-2 Clock Control (CLKDIV)
The MAX1121 offers a clock control line (CLKDIV), which supports the reduction of clock jitter in a system. Connect CLKDIV to OGND to enable the ADC’s internal divide-by-2 clock divider. Data is now updated at one­half the ADC’s input clock rate. CLKDIV has an internal pulldown resistor and can be left open for applications that only operate with update rates one-half of the con­verter’s sampling rate. Connecting CLKDIV to OV
CC
allows data to be updated at the speed of the ADC input clock.
System Timing Requirements
Figure 4 depicts the relationship between the clock input and output, analog input, sampling event, and data output. The MAX1121 samples on the rising (falling) edge of CLKP (CLKN). Output data is valid on the next rising (falling) edge of the DCLKP (DCLKN) clock, but has an internal latency of nine clock cycles.
Digital Outputs (D0P/N–D7P/N, DCLKP/N,
ORP/N) and Control Input
T
/B
The digital outputs D0P/N–D7P/N, DCLKP/N, and ORP/N are LVDS compatible, and data on D0P/N–D7P/N is pre­sented in either binary or two’s complement format (Table
1). The T/B control line is an LVCMOS-compatible input, which allows the user to select the desired output for­mat. Pulling T/B low outputs data in two’s complement and pulling it high presents data in offset binary format on the 10-bit parallel bus. T/B has an internal pulldown resistor and may be left unconnected in applications using only two’s complement output format. All LVDS outputs provide a typical voltage swing of 0.4V around a common-mode voltage of approximately 1.2V, and must be terminated at the far end of each transmission line pair (true and complementary) with 100. The LVDS outputs are powered from a separate power sup­ply, which can be operated between 1.7V and 1.9V.
The MAX1121 offers an additional differential output pair (ORP, ORN) to flag out-of-range conditions, where out of range is above positive or below negative full scale. An out-of-range condition is identified with ORP (ORN) transitioning high (low).
Note: Although differential LVDS reduces single-ended transients to the supply and ground planes, capacitive loading on the digital outputs should still be kept as low as possible. Using LVDS buffers on the digital outputs of the ADC when driving off-board may improve overall performance and reduce system timing constraints.
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INP ANALOG
VOLTAGE LEVEL
INN ANALOG
VOLTAGE LEVEL
OUT-OF-RANGE
ORP (ORN)
BINARY
DIGITAL OUTPUT CODE
(D7–D0)
TWO’S COMPLEMENT
DIGITAL OUTPUT CODE
(D7–D0)
> VCM + 0.3125V < VCM - 0.3125V 1 (0)
1111 1111
(exceeds positive full scale,
OR set)
0111 1111
(exceeds positive full scale,
OR set)
VCM + 0.3125V VCM - 0.3125V 0 (1)
1111 1111
(represents positive full
scale)
0111 1111
(represents positive full
scale)
V
CM
V
CM
0 (1)
1000 0000 or
0111 1111
(represents midscale)
0000 0000 or
1111 1111
(represents midscale)
V
CM
- 0.3125V VCM + 0.3125V 0 (1)
0000 0000
(represents negative full
scale)
1000 0000
(represents negative full
scale)
< VCM - 0.3125V > V
CM
+ 0.3125V 1 (0)
0000 0000
(exceeds negative full scale,
OR set)
1000 0000
(exceeds negative full scale,
OR set)
Table 1. MAX1121 Digital Output Coding
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Applications Information
Full-Scale Range Adjustments Using the
Internal Bandgap Reference
The MAX1121 supports a full-scale adjustment range of 10% (±5%). To decrease the full-scale range, an exter­nal resistor value ranging from 13kto 1Mmay be added between REFADJ and AGND. A similar approach can be taken to increase the ADCs full-scale range. Adding a variable resistor, potentiometer, or predetermined resistor value between REFADJ and REFIO increases the full-scale range of the data con­verter. Figure 6 shows the two possible configurations and their impact on the overall full-scale range adjust­ment of the MAX1121. Do not use resistor values of less than 13kto avoid instability of the internal gain regula­tion loop for the bandgap reference.
Differential, AC-Coupled, PECL-Compatible
Clock Input
The preferred method of clocking the MAX1121 is differ­entially with LVDS- or PECL-compatible input levels. To accomplish this, a 50reverse-terminated clock signal source with low phase noise is AC-coupled into a fast dif­ferential receiver such as the MC100LVEL16 (Figure 7). The receiver produces the necessary PECL output levels to drive the clock inputs of the data converter.
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REFERENCE
BUFFER
REFIO
REFADJ
AV
CCAVCC
/ 2
CONTROL LINE TO
DISABLE REFERENCE
BUFFER
ADC FULL-SCALE = REFT - REFB
G
1V
0.1µF
REFERENCE-
SCALING
AMPLIFIER
REFT REFB
13k TO 1M
13k TO 1M
MAX1121
Figure 6. Circuit Suggestions to Adjust the ADC’s Full-Scale Range
MAX1121
50
CLKPCLKN
SINGLE-ENDED
INPUT TERMINAL
MC100LVEL16
510510
150
150
V
CLK
VGND
2
3
45
6
7
8
0.1µF
0.1µF
0.1µF
0.1µF
0.01µF
8
D0P/N–D7P/N
AV
CCOVCC
AGND OGND
INP
INN
Figure 7. Differential, AC-Coupled, PECL-Compatible Clock Input Configuration
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Differential, AC-Coupled Analog Input
An RF transformer provides an excellent solution to convert a single-ended source signal to a fully differen­tial signal, required by the MAX1121 for optimum dynamic performance. In general, the MAX1121 pro­vides the best SFDR and THD with fully differential input signals and it is not recommended to drive the ADC inputs in single-ended configuration. In differential input mode, even-order harmonics are usually lower since INP and INN are balanced, and each of the ADC inputs only requires half the signal swing compared to a single-ended configuration.
Figure 8 depicts a secondary-side termination of the 1:1 transformer into two separate 25loads. Terminating the transformer in this fashion reduces the potential effects of transformer parasitics. The source impedance combined with the shunt capacitance provided by a PC board and the ADC’s parasitic capacitance reduce the combined bandwidth to approximately 550MHz.
Single-Ended, AC-Coupled Analog Input
Although not recommended, the MAX1121 can be used in single-ended mode (Figure 9). Analog signals can be AC-coupled to the positive input INP through a
0.1µF capacitor and terminated with a 50resistor to AGND. The negative input should be 25reverse-ter­minated and AC grounded with a 0.1µF capacitor.
Grounding, Bypassing, and Board
Layout Considerations
The MAX1121 requires board layout design techniques suitable for high-speed data converters. This ADC pro­vides separate analog and digital power supplies. The analog and digital supply voltage pins accept input voltage ranges of 1.7V to 1.9V. Although both supply
types can be combined and supplied from one source, it is recommended to use separate sources to cut down on performance degradation caused by digital switch­ing currents, which can couple into the analog supply network. Isolate analog and digital supplies (AV
CC
and OVCC) where they enter the PC board with separate networks of ferrite beads and capacitors to their corre­sponding grounds (AGND, OGND).
To achieve optimum performance, provide each supply with a separate network of a 47µF tantalum capacitor in parallel with 10µF and 1µF ceramic capacitors. Additionally, the ADC requires each supply pin to be bypassed with separate 0.1µF ceramic capacitors (Figure 10). Locate these capacitors directly at the ADC supply pins or as close as possible to the MAX1121. Choose surface-mount capacitors, which are preferably located on the same side as the converter, to save space and minimize the inductance.
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8
D0P/N–D7P/N
AV
CC
OV
CC
AGND OGND
INP
INN
25
25
15
15
ADT1–1WT
0.1µF
0.1µF
SINGLE-ENDED
INPUT TERMINAL
Figure 8. Transformer-Coupled Analog Input Configuration with Secondary-Side Termination
MAX1121
8
D0P/N–D7P/N
AV
CC
OV
CC
AGND OGND
0.1µF
SINGLE-ENDED
INPUT TERMINAL
0.1µF
INP
INN
50
25
Figure 9. Single-Ended AC-Coupled Analog Input Configuration
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Multilayer boards with separated ground and power planes produce the highest level of signal integrity. Consider the use of a split ground plane arranged to match the physical location of analog and digital ground on the ADC’s package. The two ground planes should be joined at a single point so the noisy digital ground currents do not interfere with the analog ground plane. A major concern with this approach are the dynamic currents that may need to travel long dis­tances before they are recombined at a common source ground, resulting in large and undesirable ground loops. Ground loops can add to digital noise by coupling back to the analog front end of the converter, resulting in increased spur activity and a decreased noise performance.
Alternatively, all ground pins could share the same ground plane, if the ground plane is sufficiently isolated from any noisy, digital systems ground. To minimize the effects of digital noise coupling, ground return vias can be positioned throughout the layout to divert digital switching currents away from the sensitive analog sec­tions of the ADC. This does not require additional ground splitting, but can be accomplished by placing substantial ground connections between the analog front end and the digital outputs.
The MAX1121 is packaged in a 68-pin QFN-EP pack­age (package code: G6800-4), providing greater design flexibility, increased thermal efficiency, and opti­mized AC performance of the ADC. The EP must be
soldered down to AGND.
In this package, the data converter die is attached to an EP lead frame with the back of this frame exposed at the package bottom surface, facing the PC board side of the package. This allows a solid attachment of the package to the PC board with standard infrared (IR) flow soldering techniques.
Note that thermal efficiency is not the key factor, since the MAX1121 features low-power operation. The exposed pad is the key element to ensure a solid ground connection between the DAC and the PC board’s analog ground layer.
Considerable care must be taken, when routing the digital output traces for a high-speed, high-resolution data converter. It is essential to keep trace lengths at a minimum and place minimal capacitive loading (less than 5pF) on any digital trace to prevent coupling to sensitive analog sections of the ADC. It is recommend­ed to run the LVDS output traces as differential lines with 100characteristic impedance from the ADC to the LVDS load device.
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MAX1121
8
D0P/N–D7P/N
AV
CC
OV
CC
AGND OGND
OGNDAGND
ANALOG POWER­SUPPLY SOURCE
DIGITAL/OUTPUT­DRIVER POWER­SUPPLY SOURCE
BYPASSING—ADC LEVEL
BYPASSING—BOARD LEVEL
NOTE: EACH POWER-SUPPLY PIN (ANALOG AND DIGITAL) SHOULD BE DECOUPLED WITH AN INDIVIDUAL 0.1µF CAPACITOR CLOSE TO THE ADC.
1µF10µF47µF
AV
CC
0.1µF 0.1µF
1µF10µF47µF
OV
CC
Figure 10. Grounding, Bypassing, and Decoupling Recommendations for the MAX1121
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MAX1121
Static Parameter Definitions
Integral Nonlinearity (INL)
Integral nonlinearity is the deviation of the values on an actual transfer function from a straight line. This straight line can be either a best straight-line fit or a line drawn between the end points of the transfer function, once offset and gain errors have been nullified. However, the static linearity parameters for the MAX1121 are mea­sured using the histogram method with an input fre­quency of 10MHz.
Differential Nonlinearly (DNL)
Differential nonlinearity is the difference between an actual step width and the ideal value of 1 LSB. A DNL error specification of less than 1 LSB guarantees no missing codes and a monotonic transfer function. The MAX1121’s DNL specification is measured with the his­togram method based on a 10MHz input tone.
Dynamic Parameter Definitions
Aperture Jitter
Figure 11 depicts the aperture jitter (tAJ), which is the sample-to-sample variation in the aperture delay.
Aperture Delay
Aperture delay (tAD) is the time defined between the falling edge of the sampling clock and the instant when an actual sample is taken (Figure 11).
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)
For a waveform perfectly reconstructed from digital samples, the theoretical maximum SNR is the ratio of the full-scale analog input (RMS value) to the RMS quantization error (residual error). The ideal, theoretical minimum analog-to-digital noise is caused by quantiza­tion error only and results directly from the ADC’s reso­lution (N bits):
SNR
dB[max]
= 6.02dBx N + 1.76
dB
In reality, other noise sources such as thermal noise, clock jitter, signal phase noise, and transfer function nonlinearities are also contributing to the SNR calcula­tion and should be considered when determining the SNR in ADC.
Signal-to-Noise Plus Distortion (SINAD)
SINAD is computed by taking the ratio of the RMS sig­nal to all spectral components excluding the fundamen­tal and the DC offset. In case of the MAX1121, SINAD is computed from a curve fit.
Spurious-Free Dynamic Range (SFDR)
SFDR is the ratio of RMS amplitude of the carrier fre­quency (maximum signal component) to the RMS value of the next-largest noise or harmonic distortion compo­nent. SFDR is usually measured in dBc with respect to the carrier frequency amplitude or in dBFS with respect to the ADC’s full-scale range.
Two-Tone Intermodulation Distortion (IMD)
The two-tone IMD is the ratio expressed in decibels of either input tone to the worst 3rd-order (or higher) inter­modulation products. The individual input tone levels are at -7dB full scale.
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HOLD
ANALOG
INPUT
SAMPLED
DATA (T/H)
T/H
t
AD
t
AJ
TRACK TRACK
CLKN
CLKP
Figure 11. Aperture Jitter/Delay Specifications
PART
RESOLUTION
(Bits)
SPEED GRADE
(Msps)
MAX1122 10 170 MAX1123 10 210 MAX1124 10 250
Pin-Compatible Higher
Resolution Versions
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Package Information
(The package drawing(s) in this data sheet may not reflect the most current specifications. For the latest package outline information, go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages
.)
68L QFN.EPS
C
1
2
21-0122
PACKAGE OUTLINE, 68L QFN, 10x10x0.9 MM
C
1
2
21-0122
PACKAGE OUTLINE, 68L QFN, 10x10x0.9 MM
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