The MAX1183 is a +3V, dual 10-bit analog-to-digital
converter (ADC) featuring fully differential wideband
track-and-hold (T/H) inputs, driving two pipelined, ninestage ADCs. The MAX1183 is optimized for low-power,
high dynamic performance applications in imaging,
instrumentation, and digital communication applications. This ADC operates from a single +2.7V to +3.6V
supply, consuming only 120mW while delivering a typical signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of 59.6dB at an input frequency of 20MHz and a sampling rate of 40Msps. 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 MAX1183 features a 2.8mA sleep mode as
well as a 1µA power-down 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 this internal or an externally
derived reference, if desired for applications requiring
increased accuracy or a different input voltage range.
The MAX1183 features parallel, CMOS-compatible
three-state outputs. The digital output format can be 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 MAX1183 is available in a 7mm ✕7mm, 48pin TQFP package, and is specified for the extended
industrial (-40°C to +85°C) temperature range.
Pin-compatible lower and higher speed versions of the
MAX1183 are also available. Refer to the MAX1180
data sheet for 105Msps, the MAX1181 data sheet for
80Msps, the MAX1182 data sheet for 65Msps, and the
MAX1184 data sheet for 20Msps. In addition to these
speed grades, this family includes a multiplexed output
version, for which digital data is presented time-interleaved and on a single, parallel 10-bit output port.
(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
= 2Vp-p (differential with respect to COM), CL= 10pF at digital outputs (Note 5), f
CLK
= 40MHz, TA= T
MIN
to
T
MAX
, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA= +25°C.)
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, OVDDto 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,
COM, CLK to GND .................................-0.3V to (V
(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
= 2Vp-p (differential with respect to COM), CL= 10pF at digital outputs (Note 5), f
CLK
= 40MHz, TA= T
MIN
to
T
MAX
, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA= +25°C.)
Note 1: SNR, SINAD, THD, SFDR, and HD3 are based on an analog input voltage of -0.5dB FS referenced to a +1.024V full-scale
input voltage range.
Note 2: Intermodulation distortion is the total power of the intermodulation products relative to the individual carrier. This number is
6dB better, if referenced to the two-tone envelope.
Note 3: Digital outputs settle to V
IH
, VIL. Parameter guaranteed by design.
Note 4: With REFIN driven externally, REFP, COM, and REFN are left floating while powered down.
Note 5: Equivalent dynamic performance is obtainable over full OV
DD
range with reduced CL.
Typical Operating Characteristics
(VDD= +3V, OVDD= +2.5V, V
REFIN
= +2.048V, differential input at -0.5dB FS, f
CLK
= 40.0006MHz, CL≈ 10pF, TA= +25°C, unless
otherwise noted.)
-100
-80
-90
-60
-70
-40
-50
-30
-10
-20
0
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FFT PLOT CHA (DIFFERENTIAL INPUT,
8192-POINT DATA RECORD)
MAX1183 toc01
ANALOG INPUT FREQUENCY (MHz)
AMPLITUDE (dB)
CHA
f
CLK
= 40.0005678MHz
f
INA
= 7.5342866MHz
f
INB
= 6.1475482MHz
AINA = -0.498dB FS
HD3
HD2
-100
-80
-90
-60
-70
-40
-50
-30
-10
-20
0
04682101214181620
FFT PLOT CHB (DIFFERENTIAL INPUT,
8192-POINT DATA RECORD)
MAX1183 toc02
ANALOG INPUT FREQUENCY (MHz)
AMPLITUDE (dB)
CHB
f
CLK
= 40.0005678MHz
f
INB
= 6.1475482MHz
f
INA
= 7.524866MHz
AINB = -0.534dB FS
HD3
HD2
-100
-80
-90
-60
-70
-40
-50
-30
-10
-20
0
04682101214181620
FFT PLOT CHA (DIFFERENTIAL INPUT,
8192-POINT DATA RECORD)
MAX1183 toc03
ANALOG INPUT FREQUENCY (MHz)
AMPLITUDE (dB)
CHA
f
CLK
= 40.0005678MHz
f
INA
= 24.9661747MHz
f
INB
= 19.8879776MHz
AINA = -0.552dB FS
HD3
HD2
PARAMETERSYMBOLCONDITIONSMINTYPMAXUNITS
CLK Pulse Width Hight
CLK Pulse Width Lowt
Wake-Up Timet
CHANNEL-TO-CHANNEL MATCHING
Crosstalkf
Gain Matchingf
Phase Matchingf
CH
CL
WAKE
Figure 3, clock period: 25ns
Figure 3, clock period: 25ns
Wake up from sleep mode (Note 4)0.41
Wake up from shutdown (Note 4)1.5
= 20MHz at -0.5dB FS-70dB
INA or B
= 20MHz at -0.5dB FS0.02±0.2dB
INA or B
= 20MHz at -0.5dB FS0.25Degrees
INA or B
12.5
±3.8
12.5
±3.8
ns
ns
µs
MAX1183
Dual 10-Bit, 40Msps, +3V, Low-Power ADC with
Internal Reference and Parallel Outputs
1COMCommon-Mode Voltage Input/Output. Bypass to GND with a ≥0.1µF capacitor.
2, 6, 11,
14, 15
3, 7, 10,
13, 16
4INA+Channel A Positive Analog Input. For single-ended operation connect signal source to INA+.
5INA-Channel A Negative Analog Input. For single-ended operation connect INA- to COM.
8INB-Channel B Negative Analog Input. For single-ended operation connect INB- to COM.
9INB+Channel B Positive Analog Input. For single-ended operation connect signal source to INB+.
12CLKConverter Clock Input
17T/B
18SLEEP
19PD
20OE
21D9BThree-State Digital Output, Bit 9 (MSB), Channel B
22D8BThree-State Digital Output, Bit 8, Channel B
23D7BThree-State Digital Output, Bit 7, Channel B
24D6BThree-State Digital Output, Bit 6, Channel B
25D5BThree-State Digital Output, Bit 5, Channel B
26D4BThree-State Digital Output, Bit 4, Channel B
27D3BThree-State Digital Output, Bit 3, Channel B
28D2BThree-State Digital Output, Bit 2, Channel B
29D1BThree-State Digital Output, Bit 1, Channel B
30D0BThree-State Digital Output, Bit 0 (LSB), Channel B
31, 34OGNDOutput Driver Ground.
32, 33OV
35D0AThree-State Digital Output, Bit 0 (LSB), Channel A
36D1AThree-State Digital Output, Bit 1, Channel A
37D2AThree-State Digital Output, Bit 2, Channel A
38D3AThree-State Digital Output, Bit 3, Channel A
39D4AThree-State Digital Output, Bit 4, Channel A
40D5AThree-State Digital Output, Bit 5, Channel A
V
DD
GNDAnalog Ground
DD
Analog Supply Voltage. Bypass to GND with a capacitor combination of 2.2µF in parallel with 0.1µF.
T/B Selects the ADC Digital Output Format.
High: Two’s complement.
Low: Straight offset binary.
Sleep Mode Input.
High: Deactivates the two ADCs, but leaves the reference bias circuit active.
Low: Normal operation.
Power Down Input.
High: Power-down mode.
Low: Normal operation.
Output Enable Input.
High: Digital outputs disabled.
Low: Digital outputs enabled.
Output Driver Supply Voltage. Bypass to OGND with a capacitor combination of 2.2µF in parallel with
0.1µF.
MAX1183
Detailed Description
The MAX1183 uses a nine-stage, fully differential,
pipelined architecture (Figure 1) that allows for highspeed conversion while minimizing power consumption. Samples taken at the inputs move progressively
through the pipeline stages every half-clock cycle.
Including the delay through the output latch, the total
clock-cycle latency is five clock cycles.
One-and-a-half bit (2-comparator) flash ADCs convert
the held-input voltages into a digital code. The digital-
to-analog converters (DACs) convert the digitized
results back into analog voltages, which are then subtracted from the original held-input signals. The resulting error signals are then multiplied by two, and the
residues are passed along to the next pipeline stages
where the process is repeated until the signals have
been processed by all nine stages. Digital error correction compensates for ADC comparator offsets in each
of these pipeline stages and ensures no missing
codes.
Dual 10-Bit, 40Msps, +3V, Low-Power ADC with
Internal Reference and Parallel Outputs
44D9AThree-State Digital Output, Bit 9 (MSB), Channel A
45REFOUT
46REFINReference Input. V
47REFP
48REFN
Internal Reference Voltage Output. May be connected to REFIN through a resistor or a resistor
divider.
REFIN
Positive Reference Input/Output. Conversion range is ±(V
Bypass to GND with a > 0.1µF capacitor.
Negative Reference Input/Output. Conversion range is ±(V
Bypass to GND with a > 0.1µF capacitor.
V
IN
T/H
Σ
V
OUT
x2
= 2 ✕ (V
- V
REFP
). Bypass to GND with a >1nF capacitor.
REFN
- V
- V
REFN
REFN
).
).
REFP
REFP
V
IN
T/H
Σ
V
OUT
x2
FLASH
ADC
T/H
V
INA
DAC
1.5 BITS
STAGE 1STAGE 2
DIGITAL CORRECTION LOGIC
D9A–D0A
V
INA
V
INB
2-BIT FLASH
ADC
STAGE 8
10
= INPUT VOLTAGE BETWEEN INA+ AND INA- (DIFFERENTIAL OR SINGLE ENDED)
= INPUT VOLTAGE BETWEEN INB+ AND INB- (DIFFERENTIAL OR SINGLE ENDED)
STAGE 9
FLASH
ADC
T/H
V
INB
DAC
1.5 BITS
STAGE 1STAGE 2
DIGITAL CORRECTION LOGIC
10
D9B–D0B
2-BIT FLASH
ADC
STAGE 8STAGE 9
Input Track-and-Hold (T/H) Circuits
Figure 2 displays a simplified functional diagram of the
input track-and-hold (T/H) circuits in both track-andhold mode. In track mode, switches S1, S2a, S2b, S4a,
S4b, S5a, and S5b are closed. The fully differential circuits sample the input signals onto the two capacitors
(C2a and C2b) through switches S4a and S4b. S2a and
S2b set the common mode for the amplifier input, and
open simultaneously with S1, sampling the input waveform. Switches S4a and S4b are then opened before
switches S3a and S3b connect capacitors C1a and
C1b to the output of the amplifier and switch S4c is
closed. The resulting differential voltages are held on
capacitors C2a and C2b. The amplifiers are used to
charge capacitors C1a and C1b to the same values
originally held on C2a and C2b. These values are then
presented to the first stage quantizers and isolate the
pipelines from the fast-changing inputs. The wide input
bandwidth T/H amplifiers allow the MAX1183 to track
and sample/hold analog inputs of high frequencies (>
Nyquist). Both ADC inputs (INA+, INB+, INA- and INB-)
can be driven either differentially or single ended.
Match the impedance of INA+ and INA-, as well as
INB+ and INB- and set the common-mode voltage to
midsupply (V
DD
/2) for optimum performance.
Analog Inputs and Reference
Configurations
The full-scale range of the MAX1183 is determined by
the internally generated voltage difference between
REFP (VDD/2 + V
REFIN
/4) and REFN (VDD/2 -
V
REFIN
/4). The full-scale range for both on-chip ADCs is
adjustable through the REFIN pin, which is provided for
this purpose. REFOUT, REFP, COM (VDD/2), and REFN
are internally buffered low-impedance outputs. The
MAX1183 provides three modes of reference operation:
• Internal reference mode
• Buffered external reference mode
• Unbuffered external reference mode
In internal reference mode, connect the internal reference output REFOUT to REFIN through a resistor (e.g.,
10kΩ) or resistor divider, if an application requires a
reduced full-scale range. For stability and noise filtering
purposes, bypass REFIN with a >10nF capacitor to
GND. In internal reference mode, REFOUT, COM, REFP,
and REFN become low-impedance outputs.
In buffered external reference mode, adjust the reference voltage levels externally by applying a stable and
accurate voltage at REFIN. In this mode, COM, REFP,
and REFN become outputs. REFOUT may be left open
or connected to REFIN through a >10kΩ resistor.
In unbuffered external reference mode, connect REFIN
to GND. This deactivates the on-chip reference buffers
for REFP, COM, and REFN. With their buffers shut
down, these nodes become high impedance and may
be driven through separate, external reference
sources.
Clock Input (CLK)
The MAX1183’s CLK input accepts CMOS-compatible
clock signals. Since the interstage conversion of the
device depends on the repeatability of the rising and
falling edges of the external clock, use a clock with low
jitter and fast rise and fall times (<2ns). In particular,
sampling occurs on the rising edge of the clock signal,
requiring this edge to provide lowest possible jitter. Any
significant aperture jitter would limit the SNR performance of the on-chip ADCs as follows:
where fINrepresents the analog input frequency and
tAJis the time of the aperture jitter.
Clock jitter is especially critical for undersampling
applications. The clock input should always be considered as an analog input and routed away from any analog input or other digital signal lines.
The MAX1183 clock input operates with a voltage threshold set to VDD/2. Clock inputs with a duty cycle other
than 50% must meet the specifications for high and low
periods as stated in the Electrical Characteristics.
System Timing Requirements
Figure 3 depicts the relationship between the clock
input, analog input, and data output. The MAX1183
samples at the rising edge of the input clock. Output
data for channels A and B is valid on the next rising
edge of the input clock. The output data has an internal
latency of five clock cycles. Figure 4 also determines
the relationship between the input clock parameters
and the valid output data on channels A and B.
Digital Output Data, Output Data Format
Selection (T/B), Output Enable (
OE
)
All digital outputs, D0A–D9A (Channel A) and
D0B–D9B (Channel B) are TTL/CMOS-logic compatible. There is a five-clock-cycle latency between any
particular sample and its corresponding output data.
The output coding can be chosen to be either straight
offset binary or two’s complement (Table 1) controlled
by a single pin (T/B). Pull T/B low to select offset binary
and high to activate two’s complement output coding.
The capacitive load on the digital outputs D0A–D9A
and D0B–D9B should be kept as low as possible
(<15pF) to avoid large digital currents that could feed
back into the analog portion of the MAX1183, thereby
degrading its dynamic performance. Using buffers on
the digital outputs of the ADCs can further isolate the
digital outputs from heavy capacitive loads. To further
improve the dynamic performance of the MAX1183
small series resistors (e.g., 100Ω) may be added to the
digital output paths, close to the MAX1183.
Dual 10-Bit, 40Msps, +3V, Low-Power ADC with
Internal Reference and Parallel Outputs
Figure 4 displays the timing relationship between output enable and data output valid, as well as powerdown/wake-up and data output valid.
Power-Down (PD) and Sleep
(SLEEP) Modes
The MAX1183 offers two power-save modes—sleep
and full power-down modes. In sleep mode (SLEEP =
1), only the reference bias circuit is active (both ADCs
are disabled), and current consumption is reduced to
2.8mA. To enter full power-down mode, pull PD high.
With OE simultaneously low, all outputs are latched at
the last value prior to the power-down. Pulling OE high
forces the digital outputs into a high-impedance state.
Applications Information
Figure 5 depicts a typical application circuit containing
two single-ended to differential converters. The internal
reference provides a VDD/2 output voltage for levelshifting purposes. The input is buffered and then split
to a voltage follower and inverter. One lowpass filter per
ADC suppresses some of the wideband noise associated with high-speed operational amplifiers, follows the
amplifiers. The user may select the R
ISO
and CINval-
ues to optimize the filter performance to suit a particular
application. For the application in Figure 5, a R
ISO
of
50Ω is placed before the capacitive load to prevent
ringing and oscillation. The 22pF CINcapacitor acts as
a small bypassing capacitor.
Using Transformer Coupling
An RF transformer (Figure 6) provides an excellent
solution to convert a single-ended source signal to a
fully differential signal, required by the MAX1183 for
optimum performance. Connecting the center tap of the
transformer to COM provides a VDD/2 DC level shift to
the input. Although a 1:1 transformer is shown, a stepup transformer may be selected to reduce the drive
requirements. A reduced signal swing from the input
driver, such as an op amp, may also improve the overall distortion.
In general, the MAX1183 provides better SFDR and
THD with fully differential input signals than singleended drive, especially for very high input frequencies.
In differential input mode, even-order harmonics are
lower as both inputs (INA+, INA- and/or INB+, INB-) are
balanced, and each of the ADC inputs only requires
half the signal swing compared to single-ended mode.
Single-Ended AC-Coupled Input Signal
Figure 7 shows an AC-coupled, single-ended application. Amplifiers like the MAX4108 provide high speed,
high bandwidth, low noise, and low distortion to maintain the integrity of the input signal.
Typical QAM Demodulation Application
The most frequently used modulation technique for digital communications applications is probably the quadrature amplitude modulation (QAM). Typically found in
spread-spectrum-based systems, a QAM signal represents a carrier frequency modulated in both amplitude
and phase. At the transmitter, modulating the baseband signal with quadrature outputs, a local oscillator
followed by subsequent up conversion can generate
the QAM signal. The result is an in-phase (I) and a
Figure 5. Typical Application for Single-Ended to Differential Conversion
+5V
INPUT
MAX4108
300Ω
+5V
-5V
300Ω
0.1µF
0.1µF
300Ω
300Ω
300Ω
300Ω
300Ω
300Ω
600Ω
600Ω
0.1µF
0.1µF
0.1µF
MAX4108
-5V
+5V
MAX4108
-5V
+5V
MAX4108
-5V
600Ω
0.1µF
0.1µF
0.1µF
600Ω
0.1µF
0.1µF
0.1µF
LOWPASS FILTER
R
IS0
50Ω
LOWPASS FILTER
R
IS0
50Ω
LOWPASS FILTER
R
IS0
50Ω
C
22pF
C
22pF
C
22pF
INA+
IN
COM
INA-
IN
MAX1183
INB+
IN
+5V
MAX4108
-5V
600Ω
0.1µF
0.1µF
600Ω
LOWPASS FILTER
R
IS0
50Ω
C
22pF
INB-
IN
INPUT
MAX4108
300Ω
+5V
-5V
300Ω
0.1µF
0.1µF
300Ω
600Ω
0.1µF
600Ω
300Ω
300Ω
quadrature (Q) carrier component, where the Q component is 90-degree phase-shifted with respect to the inphase component. At the receiver, the QAM signal is
divided down into its I and Q components, essentially
representing the modulation process reversed. Figure 8
displays the demodulation process performed in the
analog domain, using the dual matched +3V, 10-bit
ADC MAX1183 and the MAX2451 quadrature demodulator to recover and digitize the I and Q baseband signals. Before being digitized by the MAX1183, the
mixed-down signal components may be filtered by
matched analog filters, such as Nyquist or pulse-shaping filters, which remove any unwanted images from the
mixing process, thereby enhancing the overall SNR
performance and minimizing intersymbol interference.
Grounding, Bypassing, and
Board Layout
The MAX1183 requires high-speed board layout design
techniques. Locate all bypass capacitors as close to
the device as possible, preferably on the same side as
the ADC, using surface-mount devices for minimum
inductance. Bypass VDD, REFP, REFN, and COM with
two parallel 0.1µF ceramic capacitors and a 2.2µF
bipolar capacitor to GND. Follow the same rules to
bypass the digital supply (OVDD) to OGND. 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 the analog ground (GND) and the
digital output driver ground (OGND) on the ADC’s
package. The two ground planes should be joined at a
single point such that the noisy digital ground currents
do not interfere with the analog ground plane. The ideal
location of this connection can be determined experimentally at a point along the gap between the two
ground planes, which produces optimum results. Make
this connection with a low-value, surface-mount resistor
Figure 7. Using an Op Amp for Single-Ended, AC-Coupled
Input Drive
0.1µF
0.1µF
REFP
REFN
REFP
REFN
1kΩ
1kΩ
1kΩ
1kΩ
R
50Ω
0.1µF
R
50Ω
0.1µF
ISO
C
IN
22pF
R
ISO
50Ω
C
IN
22pF
ISO
C
IN
22pF
R
ISO
50Ω
C
IN
22pF
INA+
COM
INA-
MAX1183
INB+
INB-
25Ω
22pF
0.1µF
V
IN
N.C.
MINICIRCUITS
0.1µF
V
IN
N.C.
MINICIRCUITS
6
1
T1
5
2
2.2µF
43
TT1–6
6
1
T1
5
2
TT1–6
2.2µF
4
3
0.1µF
25Ω
22pF
25Ω
22pF
0.1µF
25Ω
22pF
INA+
COM
INA-
INB+
INB-
MAX1183
V
IN
MAX4108
100Ω
100Ω
V
IN
MAX4108
100Ω
100Ω
MAX1183
(1Ω to 5Ω), a ferrite bead, or a direct short.
Alternatively, all ground pins could share the same
ground plane, if the ground plane is sufficiently isolated
from any noisy, digital systems ground plane (e.g.
downstream output buffer or DSP ground plane). Route
high-speed digital signal traces away from the sensitive
analog traces of either channel. Make sure to isolate
the analog input lines to each respective converter to
minimize channel-to-channel crosstalk. Keep all signal
lines short and free of 90 degree turns.
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 endpoints of the transfer function, once
offset and gain errors have been nullified. The static linearity parameters for the MAX1183 are measured using
the best straight-line fit method.
Differential Nonlinearity (DNL)
Differential nonlinearity is the difference between an
actual step width and the ideal value of 1LSB. A DNL
error specification of less than 1LSB guarantees no
missing codes and a monotonic transfer function.
Dynamic Parameter
Definitions
Aperture Jitter
Figure 9 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 9).
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 ADCs resolution
(N-Bits):
SNR
dB[max]
= 6.02
dB
✕ N + 1.76
dB
In reality, there are other noise sources besides quantization noise: thermal noise, reference noise, clock jitter,
etc. SNR is computed by taking the ratio of the rms signal to the rms noise, which includes all spectral compo-
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Internal Reference and Parallel Outputs
Figure 8. Typical QAM Application, Using the MAX1183
Figure 9. T/H Aperture Timing
DOWNCONVERTER
MAX2451
0°
90°
÷
8
CLK
ANALOG
INPUT
t
AD
SAMPLED
DATA (T/H)
TRACKTRACK
T/H
INA+
INA-
MAX1183
INB+
INB-
t
AJ
HOLD
DSP
POST-
PROCESSING
nents minus the fundamental, the first five harmonics,
and the DC offset.
Signal-to-Noise Plus Distortion (SINAD)
SINAD is computed by taking the ratio of the RMS signal to all spectral components minus the fundamental
and the DC offset.
Effective Number of Bits (ENOB)
ENOB specifies the dynamic performance of an ADC at
a specific input frequency and sampling rate. An ideal
ADC’s error consists of quantization noise only. ENOB
is computed from:
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
THD is typically the ratio of the RMS sum of the first four
harmonics of the input signal to the fundamental itself.
This is expressed as:
where V
1
is the fundamental amplitude, and V2through
V5are the amplitudes of the 2nd- through 5th-order
harmonics.
Spurious-Free Dynamic Range (SFDR)
SFDR is the ratio expressed in decibels of the RMS
amplitude of the fundamental (maximum signal component) to the RMS value of the next-largest spurious
component, excluding DC offset.
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 -6.5dB full scale and their envelope is at -0.5dB
full scale.
Dual 10-Bit, 40Msps, +3V, Low-Power ADC with
Internal Reference and Parallel Outputs
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