MAXIM MAX1422ECM

19-1899; Rev 1; 5/04
12-Bit, 20Msps, 3.3V, Low-Power ADC with
Internal Reference
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
MAX1422CCM
0°C to +70°C
48 TQFP
MAX1422ECM
-40°C to +85°C
48 TQFP
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
AGND
AVDD
CML
REFN
REFP
REFIN
AVDD
AGND
PD
OE
D11
D10
47
48
AGND
AVDD
AVDD
AGND
AGND
1
36
2
35
3
34
4
33
5
32
D9
D8
D7
D6
DVDD
INP
INN
6
31
DVDD
30
AGND
AGND
AVDD
8
29
9
28
DGND
DGND
D5
10
27
D4
AVDD
11
26
AGND
12
25
D3
D2
24
23
22
21
20
MAX1422
7
AGND
AVDD
AVDD
AGND
CLK
CLK
AGND
AVDD
DVDD
DGND
D0
D1
Functional Diagram appears at end of data sheet.
PIN-PACKAGE
Pin Configuration
13
IF and Baseband Digitization
♦ Space-Saving 48-Pin TQFP Package
19
Radar
♦ Power-Down Modes
130mW (Reference Shutdown Mode)
10µW (Shutdown Mode)
18
Data Acquisition
♦ Differential Wideband Input T/H Amplifier
17
CCD Pixel Processing
♦ Internal 2.048V Precision Bandgap Reference
16
Medical Ultrasound Imaging
♦ 67dB SNR at fIN = 5MHz
15
________________________Applications
♦ Single 3.3V Power Supply
14
The MAX1422 3.3V, 12-bit analog-to-digital converter
(ADC) features a fully differential input, pipelined, 12stage ADC architecture with wideband track-and-hold
(T/H) and digital error correction incorporating a fully-differential signal path. The MAX1422 is optimized for lowpower, high dynamic performance applications in
imaging and digital communications. The converter
operates from a single 3.3V supply, consuming only
137mW while delivering a 67dB (typ) signal-to-noise
ratio (SNR) at a 5MHz input frequency and a 20Msps
sampling frequency. The fully-differential input stage
has a small signal -3dB bandwidth of 400MHz and may
be operated with single-ended inputs.
An internal 2.048V precision bandgap reference sets
the ADCs full-scale range. A flexible reference structure
accommodates an internally or externally applied
buffered or unbuffered reference for applications
requiring increased accuracy or a different input voltage range.
In addition to low operating power, the MAX1422 features
two power-down modes, a reference power-down, and a
shutdown mode. In reference power-down, the internal
bandgap reference is deactivated, resulting in a 2mA
(typ) supply current reduction. For idle periods, a full
shutdown mode is available to maximize power savings.
The MAX1422 provides parallel, offset binary, CMOScompatible three-state outputs.
The MAX1422 is available in a 7mm ✕ 7mm ✕ 1.4mm,
48-pin TQFP package and is specified over the commercial (0°C to +70°C) and extended industrial (-40°C
to +85°C) temperature ranges.
Pin-compatible higher-speed versions of the MAX1422
are also available. Please refer to the MAX1421 data
sheet for 40Msps and the MAX1420 data sheet for
60Msps.
Features
TQFP
________________________________________________________________ Maxim Integrated Products
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.
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MAX1422
General Description
MAX1422
12-Bit, 20Msps, 3.3V, Low-Power ADC with
Internal Reference
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
AVDD, DVDD to AGND ..............................................-0.3V to +4V
DVDD, AVDD to DGND..............................................-0.3V to +4V
DGND to AGND.....................................................-0.3V to +0.3V
INP, INN, REFP, REFN, REFIN,
CML,CLK, CLK, ....................(AGND - 0.3V) to (AVDD + 0.3V)
D0–D11, OE, PD .......................(DGND - 0.3V) to (DVDD + 0.3V)
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70°C)
48-Pin TQFP (derate 21.7mW/°C above +70°C)........1739mW
Operating Temperature Ranges
MAX1422CCM ....................................................0°C to +70°C
MAX1422ECM .................................................-40°C to +85°C
Maximum Junction Temperature .....................................+150°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300°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.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VAVDD = VDVDD = 3.3V, AGND = DGND = 0, VIN = ±1.024V, differential input voltage at -0.5dBFS, internal reference, fCLK = 20MHz (50%
duty cycle); digital output load CL = 10pF, ≥+25°C guaranteed by production test, <+25°C guaranteed by design and characterization.
Typical values are at TA = +25°C.)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
DC ACCURACY
Resolution
Differential Nonlinearity
Integral Nonlinearity
Mid-scale Offset
Mid-scale Offset Temperature
Coefficient
Gain Error
RES
DNL
INL
12
TA = +25°C, no missing codes
TA = TMIN to TMAX
±2
-3
GETC
±.75
-5
±0.1
5
External reference applied to REFIN, (Note 2)
-5
±0.2
5
External reference applied to REFP, CML,
and REFN (Note 3)
%FSR
%/°C
Internal reference (Note 1)
-1.5
LSB
LSB
3
3 ✕ 10-4
MSOTC
GE
Bits
1
±0.5
TA = TMIN to TMAX
MSO
External reference applied to REFP, CML,
and REFN (Note 3)
Gain Error Temperature
Coefficient
-1
%FSR
1.5
15 ✕ 10-6
%/°C
67
dB
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE (fCLK = 20MHz, 4096-point FFT)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
SNR
fIN = 5MHz, TA = +25°C
63
Spurious-Free Dynamic Range
SFDR
fIN = 5MHz, TA = +25°C
64
Total Harmonic Distortion
THD
fIN = 5MHz, TA = +25°C
SINAD
ENOB
fIN = 5MHz, TA = +25°C
fIN = 5MHz
Signal-to-Noise and Distortion
Effective Number of Bits
74
-72
60
dBc
-63
dBc
65
dB
10.5
Bits
-77
dBc
Two-Tone Intermodulation
Distortion
IMD
Differential Gain
DG
±1
%
Differential Phase
DP
±0.25
Degrees
fIN1 = 7.028MHz, fIN2 = 8.093MHz (Note 4)
ANALOG INPUTS (INP, INN, CML)
Input Resistance
RIN
Either input to ground
61
kΩ
Input Capacitance
CIN
Either input to ground
4
pF
VAVDD ✕
0.5
V
Common-Mode Input Level
(Note 5)
2
VCML
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12-Bit, 20Msps, 3.3V, Low-Power ADC with
Internal Reference
(VAVDD = VDVDD = 3.3V, AGND = DGND = 0, VIN = ±1.024V, differential input voltage at -0.5dBFS, internal reference, fCLK = 20MHz (50%
duty cycle); digital output load CL = 10pF, ≥+25°C guaranteed by production test, <+25°C guaranteed by design and characterization.
Typical values are at TA = +25°C.)
PARAMETER
Common-Mode Input Voltage
Range (Note 5)
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
VCMVR
Differential Input Range
VIN
VINP - VINN (Note 6)
MAX
UNITS
VCML
±5%
V
±VDIFF
V
MHz
Small-Signal Bandwidth
BW-3dB
(Note 7)
400
Large-Signal Bandwidth
FPBW -3dB
(Note 7)
150
MHz
1
Clock
cycles
Overvoltage Recovery
OVR
1.5 ✕ FS input
INTERNAL REFERENCE (REFIN bypassed with 0.22µF in parallel with 1nF)
Common-Mode Reference
Voltage
VCML
At CML
VAVDD ✕ 0.5
V
Positive Reference Voltage
VREFP
At REFP
VCML
+ 0.512
V
Negative Reference Voltage
VREFN
At REFN
Differential Reference Voltage
VDIFF
(Note 6)
VCML
- 0.512
1.024
±5%
Differential Reference
REFTC
Temperature Coefficient
EXTERNAL REFERENCE (VREFIN = 2.048V)
V
V
±100
REFIN Input Resistance
RIN
REFIN Input Capacitance
CIN
10
pF
VREFIN
2.048
±10%
V
0.92 ✕
1.08 ✕
VREFIN/2
VREFIN/2
VREFIN/2
V
REFIN Reference Input Voltage
Range
Differential Reference Voltage
Range
VDIFF
(Note 8)
ppm/°C
(Note 6)
5
kΩ
EXTERNAL REFERENCE (VREFIN = 0, reference voltage applied to REFP, REFN, and CML)
REFP, REFN, CML Input Current
REFP, REFN, CML Input
Capacitance
Differential Reference Voltage
Range
IIN
-200
15
CIN
VDIFF
200
pF
1.024
±10%
1.65
±10%
(Note 6)
µA
V
CML Input Voltage Range
VCML
V
REFP Input Voltage Range
VREFP
VCML +
VDIFF/2
V
REFN Input Voltage Range
VREFN
VCML VDIFF/2
V
DIGITAL INPUTS (CLK, CLK, PD, OE)
Input Logic High
VIH
Input Logic Low
VIL
0.7 ✕
VDVDD
V
0.3 ✕
VDVD
V
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MAX1422
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
MAX1422
12-Bit, 20Msps, 3.3V, Low-Power ADC with
Internal Reference
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(VAVDD = VDVDD = 3.3V, AGND = DGND = 0, VIN = ±1.024V, differential input voltage at -0.5dBFS, internal reference, fCLK = 20MHz (50%
duty cycle); digital output load CL = 10pF, ≥+25°C guaranteed by production test, <+25°C guaranteed by design and characterization.
Typical values are at TA = +25°C.)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
MAX
UNITS
µA
±330
CLK, CLK
Input Current
TYP
PD
-20
20
OE
-20
20
Input Capacitance
10
pF
DIGITAL OUTPUTS (D0–D11)
Output Logic High
VOH
IOH = 200µA
VDVDD
- 0.5
VDVDD
V
Output Logic Low
VOL
IOL = -200µA
0
0.5
V
10
µA
Three-State Leakage
-10
Three-State Capacitance
2
pF
POWER REQUIREMENTS
Analog Supply Voltage
VAVDD
3.138
3.3
3.465
Digital Supply Voltage
VDVDD
2.7
3.3
3.63
V
Analog Supply Current
IAVDD
39
46
mA
37
44
mA
20
µA
Analog Supply Current with
Internal Reference in Shutdown
VREFIN = 0
Analog Shutdown Current
PD = DVDD
Digital Supply Current
IDVDD
Digital Shutdown Current
3
PD = DVDD
V
mA
20
µA
152
mW
Power Dissipation
PDISS
Analog power dissipation
137
Power-Supply Rejection Ratio
PSRR
(Note 9)
±1
Maximum Clock Frequency
fCLK
Figure 6
Clock High
tCH
Figure 6, clock period 50ns
25
ns
Clock Low
tCL
Figure 6, clock period 50ns
25
ns
Figure 6
7
Clock
cycles
mV/V
TIMING CHARACTERISTICS
Pipeline Delay (Latency)
20
MHz
Aperture Delay
tAD
Figure 10
2
ns
Aperture Jitter
tAJ
Figure 10
2
ps
Data Output Delay
tOD
Figure 6
Bus Enable Time
tBE
Figure 5
5
ns
Bus Disable Time
tBD
Figure 5
5
ns
Note 1:
Note 2:
Note 3:
Note 4:
Note 5:
Note 6:
Note 7:
Note 8:
Note 9:
4
5
10
14
ns
Internal reference, REFIN bypassed to AGND with a combination of 0.22µF in parallel with 1nF capacitor.
External 2.048V reference applied to REFIN.
Internal reference disabled. VREFIN = 0, VREFP = 2.162V, VCML = 1.65V, and VREFN = 1.138V.
IMD is measured with respect to either of the fundamental tones.
Specifies the common-mode range of the differential input signal supplied to the MAX1422.
VDIFF = VREFP - VREFN.
Input bandwidth is measured at a 3dB level.
VREFIN is internally biased to 2.048V through a 10kΩ resistor.
Measured as the ratio of the change in mid-scale offset voltage for a ±5% change in VAVDD, using the internal reference.
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12-Bit, 20Msps, 3.3V, Low-Power ADC with
Internal Reference
FFT PLOT (4096-POINT DATA RECORD)
HD2
-80
-100
-60
-80
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
10
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
-60
MAX1422 toc03
HD3
-80
SPURIOUS-FREE DYNAMIC RANGE vs.
ANALOG INPUT FREQUENCY
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO vs.
ANALOG INPUT FREQUENCY
70
MAX1422 toc05
77
1
ANALOG INPUT FREQUENCY (MHz)
TWO-TONE IMD PLOT
(4096-POINT DATA RECORD)
85
0
10
ANALOG INPUT FREQUENCY (MHz)
fIN2
HD2
-120
0
ANALOG INPUT FREQUENCY (MHz)
fIN1 = 7.0283MHz
fIN2 = 8.0931MHz
fCLK = 20.0056MHz
AIN1 = AIN2 = -6.5dB FS
-20
9
MAX1422 toc04
0
1
-40
-100
-120
0
66
fIN1
-60
IMD2
IMD3
69
SNR (dB)
SFDR (dBc)
-40
61
62
58
-80
53
-100
-120
54
45
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
50
1
10
100
1
10
100
ANALOG INPUT FREQUENCY (MHz)
ANALOG INPUT FREQUENCY (MHz)
ANALOG INPUT FREQUENCY (MHz)
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION vs.
ANALOG INPUT FREQUENCY
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE PLUS DISTORTION
vs. ANALOG INPUT FREQUENCY
SPURIOUS-FREE DYNAMIC RANGE
vs. ANALOG INPUT POWER (fIN = 5MHz)
66
-62
-68
70
60
SFDR (dBc)
SINAD (dB)
-56
80
MAX1422 toc09
70
MAX1422 toc07
-50
MAX1422 toc08
0
THD (dBc)
HD3
HD2
-20
-100
-120
AMPLITUDE (dB)
-40
fIN = 19.8051MHz
MAX1422 toc06
HD3
FFT PLOT (4096-POINT DATA RECORD)
0
AMPLITUDE (dB)
-40
fIN = 8.1637MHz
-20
AMPLITUDE (dB)
AMPLITUDE (dB)
-20
-60
0
MAX1422 toc01
fIN = 5.2235MHz
MAX1422 toc02
FFT PLOT (4096-POINT DATA RECORD)
0
62
58
50
40
30
20
-74
54
10
-80
0
50
1
10
ANALOG INPUT FREQUENCY (MHz)
100
1
10
ANALOG INPUT FREQUENCY (MHz)
100
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
ANALOG INPUT POWER (dB FS)
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MAX1422
Typical Operating Characteristics
(VAVDD = VDVDD = 3.3V, AGND = DGND = 0, VIN = ±1.024V, differential input drive, AIN = -0.5dBFS, fCLK = 20MHz (50% duty
cycle) digital output load CL = 10pF, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25 °C.)
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VAVDD = VDVDD = 3.3V, AGND = DGND = 0, VIN = ±1.024V, differential input drive, AIN = -0.5dBFS, fCLK = 20MHz (50% duty
cycle) digital output load CL = 10pF, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25 °C.)
80
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE PLUS DISTORTION
vs. ANALOG INPUT POWER (fIN = 5MHz)
80
MAX1422 toc11
-10
MAX1422 toc10
100
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
vs. ANALOG INPUT POWER (fIN = 5MHz)
-20
70
60
40
SINAD (dB)
THD (dBc)
-40
-50
20
20
-70
0
10
-80
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
0
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
-60
-30
-20
-10
ANALOG INPUT POWER (dB FS)
SPURIOUS-FREE DYNAMIC RANGE
vs. TEMPERATURE
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO
vs. TEMPERATURE
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
vs. TEMPERATURE
68
SNR (dB)
76
fIN = 5.5224MHz
66
72
64
68
62
-67
fIN = 5.5224MHz
-69
-15
10
35
60
-73
-77
-40
85
-71
-75
60
64
-15
10
35
60
85
-40
-15
10
35
60
TEMPERATURE (°C)
TEMPERATURE (°C)
TEMPERATURE (°C)
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE PLUS DISTORTION
vs. TEMPERATURE
INTEGRAL NONLINEARITY
vs. DIGITAL OUTPUT CODE
DIFFERENTIAL NONLINEARITY
vs. DIGITAL OUTPUT CODE
fIN = 5.5224MHz
68
0.50
MAX1422 toc17
2
MAX1422 toc16
70
INL (LSB)
0
64
-1
62
60
10
35
TEMPERATURE (°C)
60
85
0
-0.25
-2
-15
85
0.25
DNL (LSB)
1
66
0
MAX1422 toc15
70
THD (dBc)
80
-40
-40
ANALOG INPUT POWER (dB FS)
fIN = 5.5224MHz
-40
-50
ANALOG INPUT POWER (dB FS)
MAX1422 toc14
84
-50
MAX1422 toc13
-60
SFDR (dBc)
40
30
-60
6
50
MAX1422 toc18
SNR (dB)
-30
60
MAX1422 toc12
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO
vs. ANALOG INPUT POWER (fIN = 5MHz)
SINAD (dB)
MAX1422
12-Bit, 20Msps, 3.3V, Low-Power ADC with
Internal Reference
-0.50
0
1024
2048
3072
DIGITAL OUTPUT CODE
4096
0
1024
2048
3072
DIGITAL OUTPUT CODE
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4096
12-Bit, 20Msps, 3.3V, Low-Power ADC with
Internal Reference
6
MAX1422 toc20
46
CL = 10pF
5
4
-0.4
42
IDVDD (mA)
IAVDD (mA)
-0.1
38
3
2
-0.7
34
-1.0
1
30
-40
-15
10
35
60
85
0
-40
TEMPERATURE (°C)
-15
10
35
60
85
SNR
SFDR
35
60
85
2.05
2.04
THD
VREFIN (V)
65
SINAD
60
10
TEMPERATURE (°C)
MAX1422 toc23
75
SNR/SINAD, THD/SFDR (dB, dBc)
-15
INTERNAL REFERENCE VOLTAGE
vs. ANALOG SUPPLY VOLTAGE
MAX1422 toc22
80
70
-40
TEMPERATURE (°C)
SNR/SINAD, THD/SFDR
vs. CLOCK FREQUENCY
55
50
2.03
2.02
2.01
45
fIN = 5MHz
5.0
7.5
2.00
10.0
12.5
15.0
17.5
3.1
20.0
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
VDD (V)
CLOCK FREQUENCY (MHz)
INTERNAL REFERENCE VOLTAGE
vs. TEMPERATURE
OUTPUT NOISE HISTOGRAM (DC-INPUT)
30,000
MAX1422 toc24
2.10
2.08
MAX1422 toc25
40
27360
25,000
20,000
2.06
COUNTS
VREFIN (V)
GAIN ERROR (%FSR)
0.2
DIGITAL SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. TEMPERATURE
50
MAX1422 toc19
0.5
ANALOG SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX1422 toc21
GAIN ERROR vs. TEMPERATURE,
EXTERNAL REFERENCE (VREFIN = 2.048V)
16623
15029
15,000
2.04
10,000
2.02
3431
5000
0
2.00
-40
-15
10
35
TEMPERATURE (°C)
60
85
2596
22 310
162 2 1
N-4 N-3 N-2 N-1 N N+1 N+2 N+3 N+4 N+5
DIGITAL OUTPUT NOISE
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MAX1422
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VAVDD = VDVDD = 3.3V, AGND = DGND = 0, VIN = ±1.024V, differential input drive, AIN = -0.5dBFS, fCLK = 20MHz (50% duty
cycle) digital output load CL = 10pF, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25 °C.)
12-Bit, 20Msps, 3.3V, Low-Power ADC with
Internal Reference
MAX1422
Pin Description
PIN
NAME
FUNCTION
1, 4, 5, 8, 9,
12, 13, 16,
19, 41, 48
AGND
Analog Ground. Connect all return paths for analog signals to AGND.
2, 3, 10, 11,
14, 15, 20,
42, 47
AVDD
Analog Supply Voltage. For optimum performance, bypass to the closest AGND with a parallel
combination of a 0.1µF, and a 1nF capacitor. Connect a single 10µF and 1µF capacitor combination
between AVDD and AGND.
6
INP
Positive Analog Signal Input
7
INN
Negative Analog Signal Input
17
CLK
Clock Frequency Input. Clock frequency input ranges from 100kHz to 20MHz.
18
CLK
Complementary Clock Frequency Input. This input is used for differential clock input. If the ADC is
driven with a single-ended clock, bypass CLK with 0.1µF capacitor to AGND.
21, 31, 32
DVDD
Digital Supply Voltage. For optimum performance, bypass to the closest DGND with a parallel
combination of a 0.1µF and a 1nF capacitor. Connect a single 10µF and 1µF capacitor combination
between DVDD and DGND.
22, 29, 30
DGND
Digital Ground
23–28
D0–D5
Digital Data Outputs. Data bits D0 through D5, where D0 represents the LSB.
33–38
D6–D11
Digital Data Outputs. D6 through D11, where D11 represents the MSB.
39
OE
Output Enable Input. A logic "1" on OE places the outputs D0–D11 into a high-impedance state. A
logic "0" allows for the data bits to be read from the outputs.
40
PD
Shutdown Input. A logic "1" on PD places the ADC into shutdown mode.
43
REFIN
External Reference Input. Bypass to AGND with a capacitor combination of 0.22µF in parallel with
1nF. REFIN can be biased externally to adjust reference levels and calibrate full-scale errors. To
disable the internal reference, connect REFIN to AGND.
44
REFP
Positive Reference I/O. Bypass to AGND with a capacitor combination of 0.22µF in parallel with 1nF.
With the internal reference disabled (REFIN = AGND), REFP should be biased toVCML + VDIFF/2.
45
REFN
Negative Reference I/O. Bypass to AGND with a capacitor combination of 0.22µF in parallel with
1nF. With the internal reference disabled (REFIN = AGND), REFN should be biased to
VCML - VDIFF/2.
46
CML
Common-Mode Level Input. Bypass to AGND with a capacitor combination of 0.22µF in parallel with
1nF. With the internal reference disabled (REFIN = AGND).
Detailed Description
The MAX1422 uses a 12-stage, fully differential,
pipelined architecture (Figure 1), that allows for highspeed conversion while minimizing power consumption. Each sample moves through a pipeline stage
every half-clock cycle. Including the delay through the
output latch, the latency is seven clock cycles.
A 2-bit (2-comparator) flash ADC converts the heldinput voltage into a digital code. The following digital-
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to-analog converter (DAC) converts the digitized result
back into an analog voltage, which is then subtracted
from the original held-input signal. The resulting error
signal is then multiplied by two and the product is
passed along to the next pipeline stage. This process
is repeated until the signal has been processed by all
12 stages. Each stage provides a 1-bit resolution.
Digital error correction compensates for ADC comparator offsets in each pipeline stage and ensures no
missing codes.
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Figure 2 displays a simplified functional diagram of the
input track-and-hold (T/H) circuit in both track-and-hold
mode. In track mode, switches S1, S2a, S2b, S4a, S4b,
S5a, and S5b are closed. The fully differential circuit
samples the input signal onto the two capacitors (C2a
and C2b) through-switches (S4a and S4b). Switches S2a
and S2b set the common mode for the transconductance amplifier (OTA) input and open simultaneously
with S1, sampling the input waveform. The resulting
differential voltage is held on capacitors C2a and C2b.
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
OTA is used to charge capacitors, C1a and C1b, to the
same values originally held on C2a and C2b. This value
is then presented to the first stage quantizer and isolates
the pipeline from the fast-changing input. The wide input
bandwidth, T/H amplifier allows the MAX1422 to track
and sample/hold analog inputs of high frequencies
beyond Nyquist. The analog inputs INP and INN can be
driven either differentially or single-ended. Match the
impedance of INP and INN and set the common-mode
voltage to midsupply (AV DD /2) for optimum performance.
Analog Input and Reference Configuration
The full-scale range of the MAX1422 is determined by the
internally generated voltage difference between REFP
(AVDD/2 + VREFIN/4) and REFN (AVDD/2 - VREFIN/4). The
MAX1422’s full-scale range is adjustable through REFIN,
which provides a high input impedance for this purpose.
REFP, CML (AVDD/2), and REFN are internally buffered,
low impedance outputs.
The MAX1422 provides three modes of reference operation:
• Internal reference mode
• Buffered external reference mode
• Unbuffered external reference mode
In internal reference mode, the on-chip 2.048V
bandgap reference is active and REFIN, REFP, CML,
and REFN, left floating. For stability purposes bypass
REFIN, REFP, REFN, and CML with a capacitor network
of 0.22µF, in parallel with a 1nF capacitor to AGND.
In buffered external reference mode, the reference voltage levels can be adjusted externally by applying a
stable and accurate voltage at REFIN.
In unbuffered external reference mode, REFIN is connected to AGND, which deactivates the on-chip buffers
of REFP, CML, and REFN. With their buffers shut down,
MDAC
VIN
Σ
T/H
x2
INTERNAL
BIAS
VOUT
CML
S5a
S2a
TO NEXT
STAGE
FLASH
ADC
C1a
S3a
DAC
S4a
2 BITS
IN+
OUT
C2a
S4c
VIN
STAGE 1
STAGE 2
STAGE 12
S1
OTA
OUT
INS4b
C2b
C1b
DIGITAL CORRECTION LOGIC
Figure 1. Pipelined Architecture
S3b
12
S2b
D11–D0
INTERNAL
BIAS
S5b
CML
Figure 2. Internal T/H Circuit
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Transconductance Circuit
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Internal Reference
AVDD
50Ω
CML
R
0.22µF
0.1nF
AVDD
2
50Ω
R
REFP
MAX4284
R
R
AVDD
2
0.22µF
0.1nF
MAX1422
AVDD
4
R
50Ω
R
REFN
MAX4284
0.22µF
0.1nF
R
AVDD
4
REFIN
R
AGND
1V
Figure 3. Unbuffered External Reference Drive—Internal Reference Disabled
these nodes become high impedance and can be driven
by external reference sources, as shown in Figure 3.
Clock Inputs (CLK, CLK)
The MAX1422’s CLK and CLK inputs accept both single-ended and differential input operation, and accept
CMOS-compatible clock signals. If CLK is driven with a
single-ended clock signal, bypass CLK with a 0.1µF
capacitor to AGND. 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 have the lowest possible
jitter. Any significant aperture jitter would limit the SNR
performance of the ADC according to the following
relationship:


1
SNRdB = 20 × log10 

 2π × ƒIN × t AJ 
where fIN represents the analog input frequency, and
tAJ is the aperture jitter.
Clock jitter is especially critical for high input frequency
applications. The clock input should always be consid-
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ered as an analog input and routed away from any analog or digital signal lines.
The MAX1422 clock input operates with a voltage
threshold set to AVDD/2. Clock inputs must meet the
specifications for high and low periods, as stated in the
Electrical Characteristics.
Figure 4 shows a simplified model of the clock input circuit. This circuit consists of two 10kΩ resistors to bias
the common-mode level of each input. This circuit may
be used to AC-couple the system clock signal to the
MAX1422 clock input.
Output Enable (OE), Power-Down (PD) and
Output Data (D0–D11)
With OE high, the digital outputs enter a high-impedance state. If OE is held low with PD high, the outputs
are latched at the last value prior to the power-down.
All data outputs, D0 (LSB) through D11 (MSB), are
TTL/CMOS logic compatible. There is a seven clockcycle latency between any particular sample and its
valid output data. The output coding is in offset binary
format (Table 1).
The capacitive load on the digital outputs D0 through
D11 should be kept as low as possible (≤10pF) to avoid
large digital currents that could feed back into the ana-
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MAX1422
INP
OE
D11–D0
ADC
INN
tBD
tBE
AVDD
OUTPUT
DATA D11–D0
10kΩ
HIGH-Z
VALID DATA
HIGH-Z
10kΩ
CLK
Figure 5. Output Enable Timing
10kΩ
10kΩ
CLK
MAX1422
AGND
Figure 4. Simplified Clock Input Circuit
log portion of the MAX1421, thereby degrading its
dynamic performance. The use of digital buffers (e.g.
74LVCH16244) on the digital outputs of the ADCs can
further isolate the digital outputs from heavy capacitive
loads. To further improve the MAX1422 dynamic performance, add small 100Ω series resistors to the digital
output paths, close to the ADC. Figure 5 displays the
timing relationship between output enable and data
output.
System Timing Requirements
Figure 6 depicts the relationship between the clock
input, analog input, and data output. The MAX1422
samples the analog input signal on the rising edge of
CLK (falling edge of CLK). and output data is valid
seven clock cycles (latency) later. Figure 6 also displays the relationship between the input clock parameters and the valid output data.
Applications Information
Figure 7 depicts a typical application circuit containing
a single-ended to differential converter. The internal reference provides an AVDD/2 output voltage for levelshifting purposes. The input is buffered and then split
to a voltage follower and inverter. A lowpass filter at the
input suppresses some of the wideband noise associated with high-speed op amps. Select the R ISO and
CIN values to optimize the filter performance and to suit
a particular application. For the application in Figure 7,
a RISO of 50Ω is placed before the capacitive load to
prevent ringing and oscillation. The 22pF CIN capacitor
acts as a small bypassing capacitor.Connecting CIN
from INN to INP may further improve dynamic performance.
Table 1. MAX1422 Output Code For
Differential Inputs
DIFFERENTIAL
INPUT
VOLTAGE*
DIFFERENTIAL
INPUT
OFFSET BINARY
VREF ✕
2047/2048
+FULL SCALE 1LSB
1111 1111 1111
VREF ✕
2046/2048
+FULL SCALE 2LSB
1111 1111 1110
VREF ✕ 1/2048
+1 LSB
1000 0000 0001
0
Bipolar Zero
1000 0000 0000
-VREF ✕ 1/2048
-1 LSB
0111 1111 1111
-VREF ✕
2046/2048
-FULL SCALE
+1 LSB
0000 0000 0001
-VREF ✕
-FULL SCALE
2047/2048
*VREF = VREFP - VREFN
0000 0000 0000
Using Transformer Coupling
An RF transformer (Figure 8) provides an excellent
solution to convert a single-ended signal to a fully differential signal, required by the MAX1422 for optimum
performance. Connecting the center tap of the transformer to CML provides an AVDD/2 DC level shift to the
input. Although a 1:1 transformer is shown, a 1:2 or 1:4
step-up transformer may be selected to reduce the
drive requirements.
In general, the MAX1422 provides better SFDR and
THD with fully differential input signals over singleended input signals, especially for very high input frequencies. In differential input mode, even-order
harmonics are suppressed and each of the inputs
requires only half the signal swing compared to singleended mode.
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7 CLOCK-CYCLE LATENCY
N
N+1
N+2
N+3
N+4
N+5
N+6
N+7
ANALOG INPUT
CLK
CLK
tDO
DATA OUTPUT
N-8
tCH
N-7
N-6
N-5
tCL
N-4
N-3
N-2
N-1
N
Figure 6. System and Output Timing Diagram
Single-Ended, AC-Coupled Input Signal
Figure 9 shows an AC-coupled, single-ended application, using a MAX4108 op amp. This configuration provides high-speed, high-bandwidth, low noise, and low
distortion to maintain the integrity of the input signal.
Grounding, Bypassing and
Board Layout
The MAX1422 requires high-speed board layout design
techniques. Locate all bypass capacitors as close to
the device as possible, preferably on the same side of
the board as the ADC, using surface-mount devices for
minimum inductance. Bypass REFP, REFN, REFIN, and
CML with a parallel network of 0.22µF capacitors and
1nF to AGND. AVDD should be bypassed with a similar
network of a 10µF bipolar capacitor in parallel with two
ceramic capacitors of 1nF and 0.1µF. Follow the same
rules to bypass the digital supply DV DD to DGND.
Multilayer boards with separate ground and power
planes produce the highest level of signal integrity.
Consider the use of a split ground plane arrangement
to match the physical location of the analog ground
(AGND) and the digital output driver ground (DGND)
on the ADCs 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. Alternatively, all ground pins could share the
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same ground plane if the ground plane is sufficiently
isolated from any noisy, digital systems ground plane
(e.g., downstream output buffer DSP ground plane).
Route high-speed digital signal traces away from sensitive analog traces, and remove digital ground and
power planes from underneath digital outputs. 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 MAX1422 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.
Dynamic Parameter Definitions
Aperture Jitter
Figure 10 depicts the aperture jitter (tAJ), which is the
sample-to-sample variation in the aperture delay.
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MAX1422
5V
0.1µF
LOWPASS FILTER
INP
MAX4108
RISO
50Ω
0.1µF
300Ω
CIN*
22pF
0.1µF
-5V
600Ω
300Ω
600Ω
44pF*
MAX1422
CML
5V
0.1µF
0.22µF
5V
0.1µF
1nF
600Ω
INPUT
0.1µF
LOWPASS FILTER
MAX4108
300Ω
-5V
0.1µF
INN
MAX4108
RISO
50Ω
300Ω
-5V
CIN*
22pF
0.1µF
300Ω
300Ω
300Ω
*TWO CIN (22pF) CAPS MAY BE REPLACED BY
ONE 44pF CAP, TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE.
Figure 7. Typical Application Circuit for Single-Ended to Differential Conversion
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 10).
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(MAX) = (6.02 ✕ N + 1.76)dB
In reality, there are other noise sources besides quantization noise e.g., 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 components minus the fundamental, the first four
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
ADCs error consists of quantization noise only. ENOB is
computed from:
ENOB =
SINAD - 1.76
6.02
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Internal Reference
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:

V2 2 + V3 2 + V4 2 + V5 2 

V1


 THD = 20 × log
10


where V1 is the fundamental amplitude, and V2 through
V5 are 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.
25Ω
INP
22pF *
0.1µF
VIN
1
T1
44pF *
6
N.C. 2
5
3
4
VIN
RISO
50Ω
0.1µF
INP
MAX4108
100Ω
1kΩ
MAX1422
CIN
22pF
MAX1422
CML
0.22µF
CML
1nF
0.22µF
MINICIRCUITS
T1–1T–KK81
INN
100Ω
25Ω
CIN
22pF
INN
22pF *
*REPLACE BOTH 22pF CAPS WITH 44pF BETWEEN
INP AND INN TO IMPROVE DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE.
1nF
RISO
50Ω
Figure 9. Single-Ended AC-Coupled Input
Figure 8. Using a Transformer for AC-Coupling
Functional Diagram
CLK
CLK
CLK
CLK
AVDD
MAX1422
AGND
INTERFACE
ANALOG
INPUT
INP
INN
tAJ
SAMPLED
DATA (T/H)
PD
T/H
PIPELINE ADC
T/H
tAD
TRACK
HOLD
BANDGAP
REFERENCE
DGND
TRACK
Figure 10. T/H Aperature Timing
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DVDD
REF SYSTEM +
BIAS
REFIN REFP CML REFN
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OUTPUT
DRIVERS
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