MAXIM MAX1276CTC-T

19-3364; Rev 0; 8/04
1.8Msps, Single-Supply, Low-Power, TrueDifferential, 12-Bit ADCs with Internal Reference
The MAX1276/MAX1278 are low-power, high-speed, serial-output, 12-bit, analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) that
operate at up to 1.8Msps and have an internal reference.
These devices feature true-differential inputs, offering better noise immunity, distortion improvements, and a wider
dynamic range over single-ended inputs. A standard
SPI™/QSPI™/MICROWIRE™ interface provides the clock
necessary for conversion. These devices easily interface
with standard digital signal processor (DSP) synchronous
serial interfaces.
The MAX1276/MAX1278 operate from a single +4.75V to
+5.25V supply voltage. The MAX1276/MAX1278 include
a 4.096V internal reference. The MAX1276 has a unipolar
analog input, while the MAX1278 has a bipolar analog
input. These devices feature a partial power-down mode
and a full power-down mode for use between conversions, which lower the supply current to 2mA (typ) and
1µA (max), respectively. Also featured is a separate
power-supply input (VL), which allows direct interfacing to
+1.8V to VDD digital logic. The fast conversion speed,
low-power dissipation, excellent AC performance, and DC
accuracy (±1.25 LSB INL) make the MAX1276/MAX1278
ideal for industrial process control, motor control, and
base-station applications.
The MAX1276/MAX1278 come in a 12-pin TQFN package, and are available in the commercial (0°C to +70°C)
and extended (-40°C to +85°C) temperature ranges.
Features
♦ 1.8Msps Sampling Rate
♦ Only 55mW (typ) Power Dissipation
♦ Only 1µA (max) Shutdown Current
♦ High-Speed, SPI-Compatible, 3-Wire Serial Interface
♦ 70dB S/(N + D) at 525kHz Input Frequency
♦ Internal True-Differential Track/Hold (T/H)
♦ Internal 4.096V Reference
♦ No Pipeline Delays
♦ Small 12-Pin TQFN Package
Ordering Information
PART
PINPACKAGE
TEMP RANGE
INPUT
MAX1276CTC-T
0°C to +70°C
12 TQFN-12
Unipolar
MAX1276ETC-T
-40°C to +85°C
12 TQFN-12
Unipolar
MAX1278CTC-T
0°C to +70°C
12 TQFN-12
Bipolar
MAX1278ETC-T
-40°C to +85°C
12 TQFN-12
Bipolar
Applications
Data Acquisition
Communications
Bill Validation
Portable Instruments
Typical Operating Circuit
Motor Control
Pin Configuration
0.01µF
10µF
TOP VIEW
AIN-
1
REF
2
RGND
AIN+
N.C.
SCLK
12
11
10
MAX1276
MAX1278
3
9
CNVST
8
DOUT
DIFFERENTIAL +
INPUT
VOLTAGE -
VDD
6
N.C.
GND
10µF
VL
DOUT
AIN+
AIN-
MAX1276
MAX1278
µC/DSP
CNVST
SCLK
VL
REF
4.7µF
5
0.01µF
VDD
7
4
+1.8V TO VDD
4.75V TO +5.25V
0.01µF
RGND
GND
TQFN
SPI/QSPI are trademarks of Motorola, Inc.
MICROWIRE is a trademark of National Semiconductor Corp.
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MAX1276/MAX1278
General Description
MAX1276/MAX1278
1.8Msps, Single-Supply, Low-Power, TrueDifferential, 12-Bit ADCs with Internal Reference
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
VDD to GND ..............................................................-0.3V to +6V
VL to GND ................-0.3V to the lower of (VDD + 0.3V) and +6V
Digital Inputs
to GND .................-0.3V to the lower of (VDD + 0.3V) and +6V
Digital Output
to GND ....................-0.3V to the lower of (VL + 0.3V) and +6V
Analog Inputs and
REF to GND..........-0.3V to the lower of (VDD + 0.3V) and +6V
RGND to GND .......................................................-0.3V to +0.3V
Maximum Current into Any Pin............................................50mA
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70°C)
12-Pin TQFN (derate 16.9mW/°C above +70°C) ......1349mW
Operating Temperature Ranges
MAX127_ CTC ...................................................0°C to +70°C
MAX127_ ETC.................................................-40°C to +85°C
Junction Temperature ......................................................+150°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-60°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
(VDD = +5V ±5%, VL = VDD, fSCLK = 28.8MHz, 50% duty cycle, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at
TA = +25°C.)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
+1.25
LSB
+1.0
LSB
±6.0
LSB
DC ACCURACY
Resolution
12
Relative Accuracy
INL
(Notes 1, 2)
-1.25
Differential Nonlinearity
DNL
(Notes 1, 3)
-1.0
Bits
Offset Error
Offset-Error Temperature
Coefficient
ppm/°C
±1
Gain Error
Offset nulled
±6.0
Gain Temperature Coefficient
±2
LSB
ppm/°C
DYNAMIC SPECIFICATIONS (fIN = 525kHz sine wave, VIN = VREF, unless otherwise noted.)
Signal-to-Noise Plus Distortion
SINAD
(Note 1)
69
70
dB
Total Harmonic Distortion
THD
Up to the 5th harmonic (Note 1)
-80
-76
Spurious-Free Dynamic Range
SFDR
(Note 1)
fIN1 = 250kHz, fIN2 = 300kHz
-83
-76
-78
dB
Full-Power Bandwidth
-3dB point, small-signal method
20
MHz
Full-Linear Bandwidth
S/(N + D) > 68dB, single ended
2.0
MHz
Intermodulation Distortion
IMD
dB
dB
CONVERSION RATE
Minimum Conversion Time
tCONV
(Note 4)
Maximum Throughput Rate
1.8
Minimum Throughput Rate
Track-and-Hold Acquisition Time
0.556
(Note 5)
tACQ
External Clock Frequency
Msps
10
ksps
(Note 6)
104
5
ns
(Note 7)
30
ps
Aperture Delay
Aperture Jitter
µs
fSCLK
ns
28.8
MHz
ANALOG INPUTS (AIN+, AIN-)
Differential Input Voltage Range
Absolute Input Voltage Range
2
VIN
AIN+ - AIN-, MAX1276
0
VREF
AIN+ - AIN-, MAX1278
-VREF / 2
+VREF / 2
0
VDD
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V
V
1.8Msps, Single-Supply, Low-Power, TrueDifferential, 12-Bit ADCs with Internal Reference
(VDD = +5V ±5%, VL = VDD, fSCLK = 28.8MHz, 50% duty cycle, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at
TA = +25°C.)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
DC Leakage Current
MAX
UNITS
±1
µA
Input Capacitance
Per input pin
16
pF
Input Current (Average)
Time averaged at maximum throughput rate
75
µA
REFERENCE OUTPUT (REF)
REF Output Voltage Range
Static, TA = +25°C
4.086
Voltage Temperature Coefficient
4.096
4.106
±50
Load Regulation
Line Regulation
ISOURCE = 0 to 2mA
0.3
ISINK = 0 to 200µA
0.5
VDD = 4.75V to 5.25V, static
0.5
V
ppm/°C
mV/mA
mV/V
DIGITAL INPUTS (SCLK, CNVST)
Input Voltage Low
VIL
Input Voltage High
VIH
IIL
Input Leakage Current
0.3 x VL
0.7 x VL
Output high impedance
V
V
±0.2
±10
µA
5.25
V
VDD
V
POWER REQUIREMENTS
Analog Supply Voltage
VDD
Digital Supply Voltage
VL
Analog Supply Current,
Normal Mode
IDD
Analog Supply Current,
Partial Power-Down Mode
IDD
Analog Supply Current,
Full Power-Down Mode
IDD
4.75
1.8
Static, fSCLK = 28.8MHz
8
11
Static, no SCLK
5
7
Operational, 1.8Msps
10
13
fSCLK = 28.8MHz
2
No SCLK
2
fSCLK = 28.8MHz
Operational, full-scale input at 1.8Msps
Digital Supply Current (Note 8)
0.3
1
1
2.5
Static, fSCLK = 28.8MHz
0.4
1
Partial/full power-down mode,
fSCLK = 28.8MHz
0.2
0.5
Static, no SCLK, all modes
Positive-Supply Rejection
mA
1
No SCLK
PSR
VDD = 5V ±5%, full-scale input
COUT
mA
µA
mA
0.1
1
µA
±0.2
±3.0
mV
DIGITAL OUTPUT (DOUT)
Output Load Capacitance
For stated timing performance
30
pF
Output Voltage Low
VOL
ISINK = 5mA, VL ≥ 1.8V
0.4
V
Output Voltage High
VOH
ISOURCE = 1mA, VL ≤ 1.8V
Output Leakage Current
IOL
Output high impedance
±10
µA
VL - 0.5V
V
±0.2
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MAX1276/MAX1278
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
MAX1276/MAX1278
1.8Msps, Single-Supply, Low-Power, TrueDifferential, 12-Bit ADCs with Internal Reference
TIMING CHARACTERISTICS
(VDD = +5V ±5%, VL = VDD, fSCLK = 28.8MHz, 50% duty cycle, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at
TA = +25°C.)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
SCLK Pulse-Width High
tCH
VL = 1.8V to VDD
15.6
SCLK Pulse-Width Low
tCL
VL = 1.8V to VDD
15.6
SCLK Rise to DOUT Transition
tDOUT
TYP
MAX
UNITS
ns
ns
CL = 30pF, VL = 4.75V to VDD
14
CL = 30pF, VL = 2.7V to VDD
17
CL = 30pF, VL = 1.8V to VDD
ns
24
DOUT Remains Valid After SCLK
tDHOLD
VL = 1.8V to VDD
4
ns
CNVST Fall to SCLK Fall
tSETUP
VL = 1.8V to VDD
10
ns
tCSW
VL = 1.8V to VDD
20
CNVST Pulse Width
ns
Power-Up Time; Full Power-Down
tPWR-UP
2
ms
Restart Time; Partial Power-Down
tRCV
16
Cycles
Note 1: -40°C performance is guaranteed by design.
Note 2: Relative accuracy is the deviation of the analog value at any code from its theoretical value after the gain error and the offset
error have been nulled.
Note 3: No missing codes over temperature.
Note 4: Conversion time is defined as the number of clock cycles (16) multiplied by the clock period.
Note 5: At sample rates below 10ksps, the input full-linear bandwidth is reduced to 5kHz.
Note 6: The listed value of three SCLK cycles is given for full-speed continuous conversions. Acquisition time begins on the 14th rising edge of SCLK and terminates on the next falling edge of CNVST. The IC idles in acquisition mode between conversions.
Note 7: Undersampling at the maximum signal bandwidth requires the minimum jitter spec for SINAD performance.
Note 8: Digital supply current is measured with the VIH level equal to VL, and the VIL level equal to GND.
VL
CNVST
tCSW
tSETUP
tCL
tCH
SCLK
DOUT
tDHOLD
tDOUT
6kΩ
DOUT
DOUT
6kΩ
4
GND
GND
a) HIGH-Z TO VOH, VOL TO VOH,
AND VOH TO HIGH-Z
Figure 1. Detailed Serial-Interface Timing
CL
CL
b) HIGH-Z TO VOL, VOH TO VOL,
AND VOL TO HIGH-Z
Figure 2. Load Circuits for Enable/Disable Times
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1.8Msps, Single-Supply, Low-Power, TrueDifferential, 12-Bit ADCs with Internal Reference
INTEGRAL NONLINEARITY
vs. DIGITAL OUTPUT CODE (MAX1278)
0.50
1.00
MAX1276/78 toc02
0.75
0.8
0.6
0.75
0.50
0.4
0
-0.25
0.2
DNL (LSB)
0.25
INL (LSB)
INL (LSB)
1.0
MAX1276/78 toc01
1.00
DIFFERENTIAL NONLINEARITY
vs. DIGITAL OUTPUT CODE (MAX1276)
0
-0.2
MAX1276/78 toc03
INTEGRAL NONLINEARITY
vs. DIGITAL OUTPUT CODE (MAX1276)
0.25
0
-0.25
-0.4
-0.50
-0.75
-0.8
-0.75
-1.00
-1.0
-2048
-1.00
0
1024
2048
3072
4096
-1024
0
1024
2048
0
2048
3072
DIGITAL OUTPUT CODE
DIGITAL OUTPUT CODE
DIFFERENTIAL NONLINEARITY
vs. DIGITAL OUTPUT CODE (MAX1278)
OFFSET ERROR
vs. TEMPERATURE (MAX1276)
OFFSET ERROR
vs. TEMPERATURE (MAX1278)
0.2
0
-0.2
-0.4
0.2
0.75
OFFSET ERROR (LSB)
0.4
0.1
0
-0.1
0
1024
-1.00
-15
10
35
60
85
-40
-15
10
35
TEMPERATURE (°C)
TEMPERATURE (°C)
GAIN ERROR
vs. TEMPERATURE (MAX1276)
GAIN ERROR
vs. TEMPERATURE (MAX1278)
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE
vs. INPUT FREQUENCY (MAX1276)
-1.5
-2.0
-2.5
-1.5
-2.0
-2.5
-15
10
35
TEMPERATURE (°C)
60
85
-3.0
-40
MAX1276/78 toc09
-1.0
GAIN ERROR (LSB)
-1.0
72.0
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE (dB)
MAX1276/78 toc07
-0.5
85
60
DIGITAL OUTPUT CODE
-0.5
-3.0
-40
-0.25
-0.75
-40
2048
0
-0.50
-0.4
-1024
0.25
-0.3
MAX1276/78 toc08
-1.0
-2048
0.50
-0.2
-0.6
-0.8
MAX1276/78 toc06
0.3
OFFSET ERROR (LSB)
0.6
4096
1.00
MAX1276/78 toc05
0.4
MAX1276/78 toc04
0.8
GAIN ERROR (LSB)
1024
DIGITAL OUTPUT CODE
1.0
DNL (LSB)
-0.50
-0.6
SNR
71.5
71.0
SINAD
70.5
70.0
-15
10
35
TEMPERATURE (°C)
60
85
100
200
300
400
500
ANALOG INPUT FREQUENCY (kHz)
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MAX1276/MAX1278
Typical Operating Characteristics
(VDD = +5V, VL = VDD, fSCLK = 28.8MHz, fSAMPLE = 1.8Msps, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are measured at TA = +25°C)
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VDD = +5V, VL = VDD, fSCLK = 28.8MHz, fSAMPLE = 1.8Msps, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are measured at TA = +25°C)
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE
vs. INPUT FREQUENCY (MAX1278)
THD vs. INPUT FREQUENCY
71.75
MAX1276/78 toc11
-86
MAX1276/78 toc10
-88
MAX1276
SNR
THD (dB)
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE (dB)
72.00
71.50
MAX1278
-90
-92
71.25
-94
SINAD
-96
71.00
200
300
200
100
500
400
SFDR vs. INPUT FREQUENCY
93
500
91
89
fIN = 500kHz
SINAD = 71.0dB
SNR = 71.1dB
THD = -87.1dB
SFDR = 90.2dB
-20
AMPLITUDE (dB)
MAX1276
SFDR (dB)
400
FFT PLOT (MAX1276)
0
MAX1276/78 toc12
95
300
ANALOG INPUT FREQUENCY (kHz)
ANALOG INPUT FREQUENCY (kHz)
MAX1276/78 toc13
100
-40
-60
-80
-100
87
MAX1278
-120
85
-140
100
200
300
400
500
300
450
600
750
FFT PLOT (MAX1278)
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
vs. SOURCE IMPEDANCE
900
MAX1276/78 toc15
-50
-60
fIN = 500kHz
THD (dB)
-40
150
ANALOG INPUT FREQUENCY (kHz)
fIN = 500kHz
SINAD = 71.2dB
SNR = 71.3dB
THD = -95.5dB
SFDR = 90.5dB
-20
0
ANALOG INPUT FREQUENCY (kHz)
MAX1276/78 toc14
0
AMPLITUDE (dB)
MAX1276/MAX1278
1.8Msps, Single-Supply, Low-Power, TrueDifferential, 12-Bit ADCs with Internal Reference
-60
-80
-70
-80
-100
-90
-120
-140
-100
0
150
300
450
600
750
ANALOG INPUT FREQUENCY (kHz)
6
fIN = 100kHz
900
10
100
1000
SOURCE IMPEDANCE (Ω)
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1.8Msps, Single-Supply, Low-Power, TrueDifferential, 12-Bit ADCs with Internal Reference
fIN1
fIN2
-60
-80
fIN2
-80
-120
-120
-140
0
200
400
600
800
1000
0
200
400
600
800
1000
ANALOG INPUT FREQUENCY (kHz)
ANALOG INPUT FREQUENCY (kHz)
VDD/VL FULL POWER-DOWN SUPPLY
CURRENT vs. TEMPERATURE
VL PARTIAL/FULL POWER-DOWN SUPPLY
CURRENT vs. TEMPERATURE
VDD, NO SCLK
VDD, fSCLK = 28.8MHz
0.4
VL, NO SCLK
0.2
0
MAX1276/78 toc19
0.8
200
VL SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)
MAX1276/78 toc18
1.0
150
VL = 5V, fSCLK = 28.8MHz
100
VL = 3V, fSCLK = 28.8MHz
50
0
-15
10
35
60
85
-40
-15
10
35
60
TEMPERATURE (°C)
TEMPERATURE (°C)
VDD SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. TEMPERATURE
VDD SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. CONVERSION RATE
MAX1276/78 toc20
12
9
CONVERSION, fSCLK = 28.8MHz
6
PARTIAL POWER-DOWN
3
12
VDD SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
-40
85
MAX1276/78 toc21
VDD/VL SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)
fIN1
-60
-100
-140
VDD SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
-40
-100
0.6
fSAMPLE = 2Msps
fIN1 = 250.039kHz
fIN2 = 300.059kHz
IMD = -81.8dB
-20
AMPLITUDE (dB)
-40
MAX1276/78 toc16
fSAMPLE = 2Msps
fIN1 = 250.039kHz
fIN2 = 300.059kHz
IMD = -84.2dB
-20
AMPLITUDE (dB)
TWO-TONE IMD PLOT (MAX1278)
0
MAX1276/78 toc17
TWO-TONE IMD PLOT (MAX1276)
0
9
6
3
0
0
-40
-15
10
35
TEMPERATURE (°C)
60
85
0
500
1000
1500
2000
fSAMPLE (kHz)
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MAX1276/MAX1278
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VDD = +5V, VL = VDD, fSCLK = 28.8MHz, fSAMPLE = 1.8Msps, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are measured at TA = +25°C)
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VDD = +5V, VL = VDD, fSCLK = 28.8MHz, fSAMPLE = 1.8Msps, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are measured at TA = +25°C)
VL SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. TEMPERATURE
VL SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. CONVERSION RATE
VL SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
0.8
CONVERSION, fSCLK = 28.8MHz
0.6
0.4
FULL/PARTIAL POWER-DOWN, fCLK = 28.8MHz
0.2
MAX1276/78 toc23
1.0
MAX1276/78 toc22
0.8
VL = 5V
0.6
VL = 3V
0.4
VL = 1.8V
0.2
0
0
-40
-15
10
35
60
85
0
500
1000
1500
TEMPERATURE (°C)
fSAMPLE (kHz)
REFERENCE VOLTAGE
vs. TEMPERATURE
REFERENCE VOLTAGE
vs. LOAD CURRENT (SOURCE)
4.10
REFERENCE VOLTAGE (V)
MAX1276/78 toc24
4.12
4.10
4.08
4.06
2000
MAX1276/78 toc25
VL SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
1.0
REFERENCE VOLTAGE (V)
4.09
4.08
4.07
4.06
-40
-15
10
35
60
85
0
2
TEMPERATURE (°C)
4
6
8
10
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
REFERENCE VOLTAGE
vs. LOAD CURRENT (SINK)
MAX1276/78 toc26
4.12
REFERENCE VOLTAGE (V)
MAX1276/MAX1278
1.8Msps, Single-Supply, Low-Power, TrueDifferential, 12-Bit ADCs with Internal Reference
4.11
4.10
4.09
4.08
0
100
200
300
400
500
LOAD CURRENT (µA)
8
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1.8Msps, Single-Supply, Low-Power, TrueDifferential, 12-Bit ADCs with Internal Reference
PIN
NAME
1
AIN-
Negative Analog Input
FUNCTION
2
REF
Reference Voltage Output. Internal 4.096V reference output. Bypass REF with a 0.01µF capacitor and
a 4.7µF capacitor to RGND.
3
RGND
4
VDD
Positive Analog Supply Voltage (+4.75V to +5.25V). Bypass VDD with a 0.01µF capacitor and a 10µF
capacitor to GND.
5, 11
N.C.
No Connection
6
GND
Reference Ground. Connect RGND to GND.
Ground. GND is internally connected to EP.
Positive Logic Supply Voltage (1.8V to VDD). Bypass VL with a 0.01µF capacitor and a 10µF capacitor
to GND.
7
VL
8
DOUT
Serial Data Output. Data is clocked out on the rising edge of SCLK.
9
CNVST
Convert Start. Forcing CNVST high prepares the part for a conversion. Conversion begins on the
falling edge of CNVST. The sampling instant is defined by the falling edge of CNVST.
10
SCLK
Serial Clock Input. Clocks data out of the serial interface. SCLK also sets the conversion speed.
12
AIN+
Positive Analog Input
—
EP
Exposed Paddle. EP is internally connected to GND.
VDD
CAPACITIVE
DAC
VL
CIN+
REF
REF
4.096V
RIN+
AIN+
AIN +
12-BIT
SAR
ADC
TRACK AND
HOLD
AIN -
OUTPUT
BUFFER
VAZ
DOUT
COMP
CONTROL
LOGIC
AINCIN-
CONTROL
LOGIC AND
TIMING
RGND
RIN-
ACQUISITION MODE
CNVST
SCLK
MAX1276
MAX1278
CAPACITIVE
DAC
CIN+
RIN+
AIN+
GND
VAZ
COMP
CONTROL
LOGIC
Figure 3. Functional Diagram
Detailed Description
The MAX1276/MAX1278 use an input T/H and successive-approximation register (SAR) circuitry to convert
an analog input signal to a digital 12-bit output. The
serial interface requires only three digital lines (SCLK,
CNVST, and DOUT) and provides easy interfacing to
microprocessors (µPs) and DSPs. Figure 3 shows the
simplified internal structure for the MAX1276/MAX1278.
AINCIN-
RINHOLD/CONVERSION MODE
Figure 4. Equivalent Input Circuit
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MAX1276/MAX1278
Pin Description
MAX1276/MAX1278
1.8Msps, Single-Supply, Low-Power, TrueDifferential, 12-Bit ADCs with Internal Reference
signal bandwidth, making it possible to digitize highspeed transient events and measure periodic
signals with bandwidths exceeding the ADC’s sampling
rate by using undersampling techniques. To avoid
high-frequency signals being aliased into the frequency
band of interest, anti-alias filtering is recommended.
True-Differential Analog Input T/H
The equivalent circuit of Figure 4 shows the input architecture of the MAX1276/MAX1278, which is composed
of a T/H, a comparator, and a switched-capacitor digital-to-analog converter (DAC). The T/H enters its tracking mode on the 14th SCLK rising edge of the previous
conversion. Upon power-up, the T/H enters its tracking
mode immediately. The positive input capacitor is connected to AIN+. The negative input capacitor is connected to AIN-. The T/H enters its hold mode on the
falling edge of CNVST and the difference between the
sampled positive and negative input voltages is converted. The time required for the T/H to acquire an input signal is determined by how quickly its input capacitance is
charged. If the input signal’s source impedance is high,
the acquisition time lengthens. The acquisition time,
tACQ, is the minimum time needed for the signal to be
acquired. It is calculated by the following equation:
tACQ ≥ 9 × (RS + RIN) × 16pF
where RIN = 200Ω, and RS is the source impedance of
the input signal.
Note: tACQ is never less than 104ns and any source
impedance below 12Ω does not significantly affect the
ADC’s AC performance.
Analog Input Protection
Internal protection diodes that clamp the analog input
to VDD and GND allow the analog input pins to swing
from GND - 0.3V to VDD + 0.3V without damage. Both
inputs must not exceed VDD or be lower than GND for
accurate conversions.
Serial Interface
Initialization After Power-Up
and Starting a Conversion
Upon initial power-up, the MAX1276/MAX1278 require a
complete conversion cycle to initialize the internal calibration. Following this initial conversion, the part is ready
for normal operation. This initialization is only required
after a hardware power-up sequence and is not required
after exiting partial or full power-down mode.
To start a conversion, pull CNVST low. At CNVST’s
falling edge, the T/H enters its hold mode and a conversion is initiated. SCLK runs the conversion and the data
can then be shifted out serially on DOUT.
Input Bandwidth
The ADC’s input-tracking circuitry has a 20MHz small-
CNVST
tSETUP
tACQUIRE
CONTINUOUS-CONVERSION
SELECTION WINDOW
16
POWER-MODE SELECTION WINDOW
1
SCLK
2
3
4
HIGH IMPEDANCE
8
D11
DOUT
D10
D9
D8
14
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
Figure 5. Interface-Timing Sequence
CNVST MUST GO HIGH AFTER THE 3RD BUT BEFORE THE 14TH SCLK RISING EDGE
CNVST
ONE 8-BIT TRANSFER
SCLK
DOUT GOES HIGH IMPEDANCE ONCE CNVST GOES HIGH
1ST SCLK RISING EDGE
DOUT
MODE
0
0
0
D11
D10
D9
D8
D7
NORMAL
REF
PPD
ENABLED (4.096V)
Figure 6. SPI Interface—Partial Power-Down Mode
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Transfer Function
Figure 8 shows the unipolar transfer function for the
MAX1276. Figure 9 shows the bipolar transfer function for
the MAX1278. The MAX1276 output is straight binary,
while the MAX1278 output is two’s complement.
Applications Information
Internal Reference
The MAX1276/MAX1278 have an on-chip voltage reference trimmed to 4.096V. The internal reference output
is connected to REF and also drives the internal capacitive DAC. The output can be used as a reference voltage source for other components and can source up to
2mA Bypass REF with a 0.01µF capacitor and a 4.7µF
capacitor to RGND.
The internal reference is continuously powered up during both normal and partial power-down modes. In full
power-down mode, the internal reference is disabled.
Be sure to allow at least 2ms recovery time after hardware power-up or exiting full power-down mode for the
reference to reach its intended value.
Partial Power-Down and
Full Power-Down Modes
Power consumption can be reduced significantly by placing the MAX1276/MAX1278 in either partial power-down
mode or full power-down mode. Partial power-down
mode is ideal for infrequent data sampling and fast wakeup time applications. Pull CNVST high after the 3rd SCLK
rising edge and before the 14th SCLK rising edge to
enter and stay in partial power-down mode (see Figure
6). This reduces the supply current to 2mA. While in partial power-down mode, the reference remains enabled to
allow valid conversions once the IC is returned to normal
mode. Drive CNVST low and allow at least 14 SCLK
cycles to elapse before driving CNVST high to exit partial
power-down mode.
EXECUTE PARTIAL POWER-DOWN TWICE
CNVST
FIRST 8-BIT TRANSFER
SECOND 8-BIT TRANSFER
SCLK
1ST SCLK RISING EDGE
DOUT
MODE
0
0
0
DOUT ENTERS TRI-STATE ONCE CNVST GOES HIGH
1ST SCLK RISING EDGE
D11
D10
NORMAL
D9
D8
0
D7
PPD
0
0
0
0
RECOVERY
0
0
0
FPD
DISABLED
REF
ENABLED (4.096V)
Figure 7. SPI Interface—Full Power-Down Mode
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MAX1276/MAX1278
Full power-down mode is ideal for infrequent data sampling and very low supply current applications. The
MAX1276/MAX1278 have to be in partial power-down
mode in order to enter full power-down mode. Perform
the SCLK/CNVST sequence described above to enter
partial power-down mode. Then repeat the same
sequence to enter full power-down mode (see Figure
7). Drive CNVST low, and allow at least 14 SCLK cycles
to elapse before driving CNVST high to exit full powerdown mode. While in full power-down mode, the reference is disabled to minimize power consumption. Be
sure to allow at least 2ms recovery time after exiting full
power-down mode for the reference to settle. In
partial/full power-down mode, maintain a logic low or a
logic high on SCLK to minimize power consumption.
Timing and Control
Conversion-start and data-read operations are controlled by the CNVST and SCLK digital inputs. Figures 1
and 5 show timing diagrams, which outline the serialinterface operation.
A CNVST falling edge initiates a conversion sequence;
the T/H stage holds the input voltage, the ADC begins
to convert, and DOUT changes from high impedance to
logic low. SCLK is used to drive the conversion
process, and it shifts data out as each bit of the conversion is determined.
SCLK begins shifting out the data after the 4th rising
edge of SCLK. DOUT transitions t DOUT after each
SCLK’s rising edge and remains valid 4ns (tDHOLD)
after the next rising edge. The 4th rising clock edge
produces the MSB of the conversion at DOUT, and the
MSB remains valid 4ns after the 5th rising edge. Since
there are 12 data bits and 3 leading zeros, at least 16
rising clock edges are needed to shift out these bits.
For continuous operation, pull CNVST high between the
14th and the 16th SCLK rising edges. If CNVST stays
low after the falling edge of the 16th SCLK cycle, the
DOUT line goes to a high-impedance state on either
CNVST’s rising edge or the next SCLK’s rising edge.
1.8Msps, Single-Supply, Low-Power, TrueDifferential, 12-Bit ADCs with Internal Reference
MAX1276/MAX1278
How to Start a Conversion
OUTPUT CODE
FULL-SCALE
TRANSITION
111...111
111...110
111...101
FS = VREF
ZS = 0
V
1 LSB = REF
4096
000...011
000...010
An analog-to-digital conversion is initiated by CNVST,
clocked by SCLK, and the resulting data is clocked out on
DOUT by SCLK. With SCLK idling high or low, a falling
edge on CNVST begins a conversion. This causes the
analog input stage to transition from track to hold mode,
and for DOUT to transition from high impedance to being
actively driven low. A total of 16 SCLK cycles are required
to complete a normal conversion. If CNVST is low during
the 16th falling SCLK edge, DOUT returns to high impedance on the next rising edge of CNVST or SCLK, enabling
the serial interface to be shared by multiple devices. If
CNVST returns high after the 14th, but before the 16th
SCLK rising edge, DOUT remains active so continuous
conversions can be sustained. The highest throughput is
achieved when performing continuous conversions. Figure
10 illustrates a conversion using a typical serial interface.
Connection to
Standard Interfaces
000...001
000...000
0
1
2
3
FS
DIFFERENTIAL INPUT
VOLTAGE (LSB)
FS - 3/2 LSB
Figure 8. Unipolar Transfer Function (MAX1276 Only)
The MAX1276/MAX1278 serial interface is fully compatible with SPI/QSPI and MICROWIRE (see Figure 11). If a
serial interface is available, set the CPU’s serial interface
in master mode so the CPU generates the serial clock.
Choose a clock frequency up to 28.8MHz.
SPI and MICROWIRE
OUTPUT CODE
FULL-SCALE
TRANSITION
V
FS = REF
2
ZS = 0
-V
- FS = REF
2
V
1 LSB = REF
4096
011...111
011...110
000...010
000...001
000...000
111...111
111...110
111...101
When using SPI or MICROWIRE, the MAX1276/
MAX1278 are compatible with all four modes programmed with the CPHA and CPOL bits in the SPI or
MICROWIRE control register. Conversion begins with a
CNVST falling edge. DOUT goes low, indicating a conversion is in progress. Two consecutive 1-byte reads
are required to get the full 12 bits from the ADC. DOUT
transitions on SCLK rising edges. DOUT is guaranteed
to be valid tDOUT later and remains valid until tDHOLD
after the following SCLK rising edge. When using CPOL
= 0 and CPHA = 0, or CPOL = 1 and CPHA = 1, the
data is clocked into the µP on the following rising edge.
When using CPOL = 0 and CPHA = 1, or CPOL = 1 and
CPHA = 0, the data is clocked into the µP on the next
falling edge. See Figure 11 for connections and Figures
12 and 13 for timing. See the Timing Characteristics
section to determine the best mode to use.
100...001
QSPI
100...000
-FS
0
DIFFERENTIAL INPUT
VOLTAGE (LSB)
FS
FS - 3/2 LSB
Figure 9. Bipolar Transfer Function (MAX1278 Only)
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Unlike SPI, which requires two 1-byte reads to acquire the
12 bits of data from the ADC, QSPI allows the minimum
number of clock cycles necessary to clock in the data.
The MAX1276/MAX1278 require 16 clock cycles from the
µP to clock out the 12 bits of data. Figure 14 shows a
transfer using CPOL = 1 and CPHA = 1. The conversion
result contains three zeros, followed by the 12 data bits,
and a trailing zero with the data in MSB-first format.
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MAX1276/MAX1278
CNVST
SCLK
1
14
16
1
DOUT
0
0
0
D11
D10
D9
D8
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
0
0
Figure 10. Continuous Conversion with Burst/Continuous Clock
I/O
SCK
MISO
+3V TO +5V
CNVST
SCLK
DOUT
MAX1276
MAX1278
SS
A) SPI
CS
SCK
MISO
+3V TO +5V
CNVST
SCLK
DOUT
MAX1276
MAX1278
SS
B) QSPI
I/O
SK
SI
CNVST
SCLK
DOUT
MAX1276
MAX1278
C) MICROWIRE
Figure 11. Common Serial-Interface Connections to the MAX1276/MAX1278
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1.8Msps, Single-Supply, Low-Power, TrueDifferential, 12-Bit ADCs with Internal Reference
CNVST
8
1
9
16
SCLK
DOUT
HIGH-Z
D11
D10
D7
D8
D9
D6
D5
D4
D3
D1
D2
HIGH-Z
D0
Figure 12. SPI/MICROWIRE Serial-Interface Timing—Single Conversion (CPOL = CPHA = 0), (CPOL = CPHA = 1)
CNVST
SCLK
14
1
0
DOUT
0
0
D11
D10
D9
D8
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
16
D1
D0
1
0
0
Figure 13. SPI/MICROWIRE Serial-Interface Timing—Continuous Conversion (CPOL = CPHA = 0), (CPOL = CPHA = 1)
CNVST
DOUT
16
2
SCLK
HIGH-Z
HIGH-Z
D11
D10
D9
D8
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
Figure 14. QSPI Serial-Interface Timing—Single Conversion (CPOL = 1, CPHA = 1)
DSP Interface to the TMS320C54_
The MAX1276/MAX1278 can be directly connected
to the TMS320C54_ family of DSPs from Texas
Instruments, Inc. Set the DSP to generate its own
clocks or use external clock signals. Use either the
standard or buffered serial port. Figure 15 shows the
simplest interface between the MAX1276/MAX1278 and
the TMS320C54_, where the transmit serial clock
(CLKX) drives the receive serial clock (CLKR) and
SCLK, and the transmit frame sync (FSX) drives the
receive frame sync (FSR) and CNVST.
For continuous conversion, set the serial port to trans-
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mit a clock, and pulse the frame sync signal for a clock
period before data transmission. The serial-port configuration (SPC) register should be set up with internal
frame sync (TXM = 1), CLKX driven by an on-chip clock
source (MCM = 1), burst mode (FSM = 1), and 16-bit
word length (FO = 0).
This setup allows continuous conversions provided that
the data-transmit register (DXR) and the data-receive
register (DRR) are serviced before the next conversion.
Alternatively, autobuffering can be enabled when using
the buffered serial port to execute conversions and
read the data without CPU intervention. Connect the VL
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VL
DVDD
MAX1276 SCLK
MAX1278
CLKX TMS320C54_
CLKR
CNVST
FSX
FSR
Figure 15. Interfacing to the TMS320C54_ Internal Clocks
VL
The serial port must be set up to accept an external
receive-clock and external receive-frame sync.
The SPC register should be written as follows:
TXM = 0, external frame sync
MCM = 0, CLKX is taken from the CLKX pin
FSM = 1, burst mode
FO = 0, data transmitted/received as 16-bit words
This setup allows continuous conversion, provided that
the DRR is serviced before the next conversion.
Alternatively, autobuffering can be enabled when using
the buffered serial port to read the data without CPU
intervention. Connect the VL pin to the TMS320C54_
supply voltage when the MAX1276/MAX1278 are operating with an analog supply voltage higher than the
DSP supply voltage.
The MAX1276/MAX1278 can also be connected to the
TMS320C54_ by using the data transmit (DX) pin to
drive CNVST and the CLKX generated internally to
drive SCLK. A pullup resistor is required on the CNVST
signal to keep it high when DX goes high impedance
and 0001hex should be written to the DXR continuously
for continuous conversions. The power-down modes
may be entered by writing 00FFhex to the DXR (see
Figures 17 and 18).
DR
DOUT
CLKR, and SCLK and the convert signal (CONVERT)
drive the FSR and CNVST.
DVDD
MAX1276
MAX1278 SCLK
DSP Interface to the ADSP21_ _ _
TMS320C54_
The MAX1276/MAX1278 can be directly connected to
the ADSP21_ _ _ family of DSPs from Analog Devices,
Inc. Figure 19 shows the direct connection of the
MAX1276/MAX1278 to the ADSP21_ _ _. There are two
modes of operation that can be programmed to interface
with the MAX1276/MAX1278. For continuous conversions, idle CNVST low and pulse it high for one clock
cycle during the LSB of the previous transmitted word.
The ADSP21_ _ _ STCTL and SRCTL registers should be
configured for early framing (LAFR = 0) and for an
CLKR
CNVST
FSR
DOUT
DR
CLOCK
CONVERT
Figure 16. Interfacing to the TMS320C54_ External Clocks
CNVST
SCLK
DOUT
1
D0
0
1
0
0
0
D11
D10
D9
D8
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
0
0
Figure 17. DSP Interface—Continuous Conversion
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MAX1276/MAX1278
pin to the TMS320C54_ supply voltage when the
MAX1276/MAX1278 are operating with an analog supply voltage higher than the DSP supply voltage. The
word length can be set to 8 bits with FO = 1 to implement the power-down modes. The CNVST pin must idle
high to remain in either power-down state.
Another method of connecting the MAX1276/MAX1278
to the TMS320C54_ is to generate the clock signals
external to either device. This connection is shown in
Figure 16, where serial clock (CLOCK) drives the
MAX1276/MAX1278
1.8Msps, Single-Supply, Low-Power, TrueDifferential, 12-Bit ADCs with Internal Reference
CNVST
SCLK
1
DOUT
1
0
0
0
D11
D10
D9
D8
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
0
0
0
Figure 18. DSP Interface—Single-Conversion, Continuous/Burst Clock
VL
and for an active-low frame (LTFS = 1, LRFS = 1) signal.
This is also the best way to enter the power-down modes
by setting the word length to 8 bits (SLEN = 1001).
Connect the VL pin to the ADSP21_ _ _ supply voltage
when the MAX1276/MAX1278 are operating with a supply voltage higher than the DSP supply voltage (see
Figures 17 and 18).
VDDINT
MAX1276 SCLK
MAX1278
TCLK
ADSP21_ _ _
RCLK
CNVST
TFS
RFS
DOUT
Layout, Grounding, and Bypassing
DR
Figure 19. Interfacing to the ADSP21_ _ _
SUPPLIES
GND
VL
10µF
10µF
0.1µF
0.1µF
VDD
GND RGND
VL
MAX1276
MAX1278
DGND
VL
Definitions
DIGITAL
CIRCUITRY
Figure 20. Power-Supply Grounding Condition
active-high frame (LTFS = 0, LRFS = 0) signal. In this
mode, the data-independent frame-sync bit (DITFS = 1)
can be selected to eliminate the need for writing to the
transmit-data register more than once. For single conversions, idle CNVST high and pulse it low for the entire
conversion. The ADSP21_ _ _ STCTL and SRCTL registers should be configured for late framing (LAFR = 1)
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For best performance, use PC boards. Wire-wrap
boards are not recommended. Board layout should
ensure that digital and analog signal lines are separated from each other. Do not run analog and digital
(especially clock) lines parallel to one another, or digital
lines underneath the ADC package.
Figure 20 shows the recommended system ground
connections. Establish a single-point analog ground
(star ground point) at GND, separate from the logic
ground. Connect all other analog grounds and DGND
to this star ground point for further noise reduction. The
ground return to the power supply for this ground
should be low impedance and as short as possible for
noise-free operation.
High-frequency noise in the VDD power supply can
affect the ADC’s high-speed comparator. Bypass this
supply to the single-point analog ground with 0.01µF
and 10µF bypass capacitors. Minimize capacitor lead
lengths for best supply-noise rejection.
Integral Nonlinearity
Integral nonlinearity (INL) 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. The static
linearity parameters for the MAX1276/MAX1278 are measured using the end-points method.
Differential Nonlinearity
Differential nonlinearity (DNL) is the difference between
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Aperture Jitter
Aperture jitter (tAJ) is the sample-to-sample variation in
the time between the samples.
Aperture Delay
Aperture delay (tAD) is the time defined between the
falling edge of CNVST and the instant when an actual
sample is taken.
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
For a waveform perfectly reconstructed from digital samples, signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) is the ratio of the fullscale analog input (RMS value) to the RMS quantization
error (residual error). The theoretical minimum analog-todigital noise is caused by quantization error, and results
directly from the ADC’s resolution (N bits):
SNR = (6.02 x N + 1.76)dB
In reality, there are other noise sources besides quantization noise, including thermal noise, reference noise, clock
jitter, etc. Therefore, 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 five
harmonics, and the DC offset.
Signal-to-Noise Plus Distortion
Signal-to-noise plus distortion (SINAD) is the ratio of the
fundamental input frequency’s RMS amplitude to the
RMS equivalent of all other ADC output signals:
SINAD(dB) = 20 x log (SignalRMS / NoiseRMS)
Effective Number of Bits
Effective number of bits (ENOB) indicates the global
accuracy of an ADC at a specific input frequency and
sampling rate. An ideal ADC’s error consists of quantization noise only. With an input range equal to the full-scale
range of the ADC, calculate the ENOB as follows:
(SINAD − 1.76)
ENOB =
6.02
Total Harmonic Distortion
Total harmonic distortion (THD) is the ratio of the RMS
sum of the first five harmonics of the input signal to the
fundamental itself. This is expressed as:


V22 + V32 + V42 + V52


THD = 20 x log


V
1




where V 1 is the fundamental amplitude, and V 2
through V5 are the amplitudes of the 2nd- through 5thorder harmonics.
Spurious-Free Dynamic Range
Spurious-free dynamic range (SFDR) is the ratio of the
RMS amplitude of the fundamental (maximum signal
component) to the RMS value of the next-largest distortion component.
Full-Power Bandwidth
Full-power bandwidth is the frequency at which the
input signal amplitude attenuates by 3dB for a full-scale
input.
Full-Linear Bandwidth
Full-linear bandwidth is the frequency at which the signal to noise plus distortion (SINAD) is equal to 68dB.
Intermodulation Distortion (IMD)
Any device with nonlinearities creates distortion products when two sine waves at two different frequencies
(f1 and f2) are input into the device. Intermodulation
distortion (IMD) is the total power of the IM2 to IM5
intermodulation products to the Nyquist frequency relative to the total input power of the two input tones, f1
and f2. The individual input tone levels are at -7dBFS.
The intermodulation products are as follows:
• 2nd-order intermodulation products (IM2): f1 + f2,
f2 - f1
• 3rd-order intermodulation products (IM3): 2f 1 - f2,
2f2 - f1, 2f1 + f2, 2f2 + f1
• 4th-order intermodulation products (IM4): 3f 1 - f2,
3f2 - f1, 3f1 + f2, 3f2 + f1
• 5th-order intermodulation products (IM5): 3f1 - 2f2,
3f2 - 2f1, 3f1 + 2f2, 3f2 + 2f1
Chip Information
TRANSISTOR COUNT: 13,016
PROCESS: BiCMOS
PACKAGE CODE: T1244-3
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an actual step width and the ideal value of 1 LSB. A DNL
error specification of 1 LSB or less guarantees no missing
codes and a monotonic transfer function.
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.)
24L QFN THIN.EPS
MAX1276/MAX1278
1.8Msps, Single-Supply, Low-Power, TrueDifferential, 12-Bit ADCs with Internal Reference
PACKAGE OUTLINE
12, 16, 20, 24L THIN QFN, 4x4x0.8mm
21-0139
C
1
2
PACKAGE OUTLINE
12, 16, 20, 24L THIN QFN, 4x4x0.8mm
21-0139
C
2
2
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