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MAXIM MAX1184 Dual 10-Bit, 20Msps, 3V, Low- Power ADC with Internal Reference and Parallel Outputs Data Sheet User Manual

Summary

Maximize signal acquisition with the MAX1184, a high-performance dual 10-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC). Featuring a low-power design (20Msps) and an integrated 2.048V precision reference, this ADC is ideal for sophisticated imaging, instrumentation, and digital communication systems requiring excellent dynamic performance in a compact form factor. The manual provides comprehensive technical specifications including operating modes, pin configurations, functional diagrams, absolute maximum ratings, and detailed guidance necessary for seamless integration into complex analog designs.

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19-2174; Rev 1; 7/06

Dual 10-Bit, 20Msps, 3V, Low-Power ADC with Internal Reference and Parallel Outputs

General Description Features

The MAX1184 is a 3V, dual 10-bit analog-to-digital con- Single 3V Operation

verter (ADC) featuring fully-differential wideband track- Excellent Dynamic Performance: and-hold (T/H) inputs, driving two pipelined, 9-stage 59.5d B SNR at f IN = 7.5MHz

ADCs. The MAX1184 is optimized for low-power, high- 74d B SFDR at f IN = 7.5MHz

dynamic performance applications in imaging, instru- Low Power: mentation, and digital communication applications. This 35m A (Normal Operation)

ADC operates from a single 2.7V to 3.6V supply, con- 2.8m A (Sleep Mode) suming only 105m W while delivering a typical signal-to- 1µA (Shutdown Mode)

noise ratio (SNR) of 59.5d B at an input frequency of 0.02d B Gain and 0.25° Phase Matching (typ) 7.5MHz and a sampling rate of 20Msps. The T/H driven Wide ±1VP-P Differential Analog Input input stages incorporate 400MHz (-3d B) input amplifiers. Voltage Range The converters may also be operated with single-ended

400MHz -3d B Input Bandwidth

inputs. In addition to low operating power, the MAX1184

On-Chip 2.048V Precision Bandgap Reference

features a 2.8m A sleep mode as well as a 1µA power-

User-Selectable Output Format—Two’s

down mode to conserve power during idle periods.

Complement or Offset Binary

An internal 2.048V precision bandgap reference sets 48-Pin TQFP Package with Exposed Paddle for the full-scale range of the ADC. A flexible reference Improved Thermal Dissipation structure allows the use of the internal or an externally

Evaluation Kit Available

derived reference, if desired for applications requiring increased accuracy or a different input voltage range. Ordering Information

The MAX1184 features parallel, CMOS-compatible GN RE FN

PART TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE

RE FP

three-state outputs. The digital output format is set to

RE FI MAX1184ECM -40°C to +85°C 48 TQFP-EP*

two’s complement or straight offset binary through a sin-

GN RE FO UT

gle control pin. The device provides for a separate out- MAX1184ECM+ -40°C to +85°C 48 TQFP-EP*

put power supply of 1.7V to 3.6V for flexible interfacing. *EP = Exposed paddle.

SL EE D8

The MAX1184 is available in a 7mm x 7mm, 48-pin

PD D7 +Denotes lead-free package.

TQFP package, and is specified for the extended

OE D6

industrial (-40°C to +85°C) temperature range. Pin Configuration

Pin-compatible higher speed versions of the MAX1184 D8 D4

are also available. See Table 2 at end of data sheet for a D7 D3 list of pin-compatible D6 versions. Refer to the MAX1180 D2

data sheet for 105Msps, the MAX1181 data sheet for 80Msps, the MAX1182 data sheet for 65Msps, and the

MAX1183 data sheet for 40Msps. In addition to these COM D1A speed grades, this family includes a 20Msps multi- VDD D0A plexed output version (MAX1185), for which digital data GND OGND is presented time-interleaved on a single, parallel 10-bit INA+ OVDD output port. INA- OVDD VDD OGND

Applications GND MAX1184 D0B

INB- D1B

High-Resolution Imaging

INB+ D2B I/Q Channel Digitization GND D3B

VDD EP D4B

Multchannel IF Undersampling

CLK D5B

Instrumentation Video Application

48 TQFP-EP

NOTE: THE PIN 1 INDICATOR FOR LEAD-FREE PACKAGE IS REPLACED BY A “+” SIGN.

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.

Page Summary Contents For MAXIM MAX1184 Dual 10-Bit, 20Msps, 3V, Low- Power ADC with Internal Reference and Parallel Outputs Data Sheet User Manual

Page 1 19-2174; Rev 1; 7/06 Dual 10-Bit, 20Msps, 3V, Low-Power ADC with Internal Reference and Parallel Outputs General Description Features The MAX1184 is a 3V, dual 10-bit analog-to-digital con- Single 3V ...
Page 2 Dual 10-Bit, 20Msps, 3V, Low-Power ADC with Internal Reference and Parallel Outputs ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS VDD, OVDD to GND...............................................-0.3V to +3.6V Continuous Po...
Page 3 Dual 10-Bit, 20Msps, 3V, Low-Power ADC with Internal Reference and Parallel Outputs ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued) (VDD = 3V, OVDD = 2.5V, 0.1µF and 1.0µF capacitors from REFP, REFN, and COM t...
Page 4 Dual 10-Bit, 20Msps, 3V, Low-Power ADC with Internal Reference and Parallel Outputs ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued) (VDD = 3V, OVDD = 2.5V, 0.1µF and 1.0µF capacitors from REFP, REFN, and COM t...
Page 5 Dual 10-Bit, 20Msps, 3V, Low-Power ADC with Internal Reference and Parallel Outputs ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued) (VDD = 3V, OVDD = 2.5V, 0.1µF and 1.0µF capacitors from REFP, REFN, and COM t...
Page 6 SI NA (d B) AM PL IT UD (d B) AM PL IT UD (d B) Dual 10-Bit, 20Msps, 3V, Low-Power ADC with Internal Reference and Parallel Outputs Typical Operating Characteristics (VDD = 3V, OVDD = 2.5V, VREFIN = 2...
Page 7 SI NA (d B) GA IN (d B) IN (L SB Dual 10-Bit, 20Msps, 3V, Low-Power ADC with Internal Reference and Parallel Outputs Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (VDD = 3V, OVDD = 2.5V, VREFIN = 2.04...
Page 8 Dual 10-Bit, 20Msps, 3V, Low-Power ADC with SN R/ SI NA D, -T HD /S FD (d B, Bc DD (m A) OF FS ET RR OR FS Internal Reference and Parallel Outputs Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (VDD = ...
Page 9 Dual 10-Bit, 20Msps, 3V, Low-Power ADC with EO UT (V Internal Reference and Parallel Outputs Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (VDD = 3V, OVDD = 2.5V, VREFIN = 2.048V, differential input a...
Page 10 Dual 10-Bit, 20Msps, 3V, Low-Power ADC with Internal Reference and Parallel Outputs Pin Description (continued) PIN NAME FUNCTION D9B Three-State Digital Output, Bit 9 (MSB), Channel B D8B Three-State...
Page 11 Dual 10-Bit, 20Msps, 3V, Low-Power ADC with Internal Reference and Parallel Outputs Detailed Description converters (DACs) convert the digitized results back into analog voltages, which are then subtr...
Page 12 Dual 10-Bit, 20Msps, 3V, Low-Power ADC with Internal Reference and Parallel Outputs S2b set the common mode for the amplifier input, and open simultaneously with S1, sampling the input wave- INTERNAL ...
Page 13 Dual 10-Bit, 20Msps, 3V, Low-Power ADC with Internal Reference and Parallel Outputs Clock Input (CLK) The MAX1184 clock input operates with a voltage thresh- The MAX1184’s CLK input accepts CMOS-compa...
Page 14 Dual 10-Bit, 20Msps, 3V, Low-Power ADC with Internal Reference and Parallel Outputs Table 1. MAX1184 Output Codes For Differential Inputs STRAIGHT OFFSET DIFFERENTIAL INPUT DIFFERENTIAL TWO’S COMPLEME...
Page 15 Dual 10-Bit, 20Msps, 3V, Low-Power ADC with Internal Reference and Parallel Outputs LOWPASS FILTER MAX4108 0.1µF RIS0 300Ω CIN INPUT LOWPASS FILTER MAX4108 MAX4108 INA- RIS0 CIN 0.1µF 50Ω 22p F MAX118...
Page 16 Dual 10-Bit, 20Msps, 3V, Low-Power ADC with Internal Reference and Parallel Outputs 1kΩ RISO VIN INA+ MAX4108 N.C. COM 1kΩ100Ω 22p F MINICIRCUITS 0.1µF TT1–6 22p F CIN MAX1184 MAX1184 1kΩ RISO INB+ VI...
Page 17 Dual 10-Bit, 20Msps, 3V, Low-Power ADC with Internal Reference and Parallel Outputs MAX2451 INA+ INA- MAX1184 POST PROCESSING INB+ INB- DOWNCONVERTER Figure 8. Typical QAM Application, Using the MAX11...
Page 18 Dual 10-Bit, 20Msps, 3V, Low-Power ADC with Internal Reference and Parallel Outputs Differential Nonlinearity (DNL) Signal-to-Noise Plus Distortion (SINAD) Differential nonlinearity is the difference ...
Page 19 Dual 10-Bit, 20Msps, 3V, Low-Power ADC with Internal Reference and Parallel Outputs Functional Diagram VDD OGND GND OVDD PIPELINE OUTPUT DEC D9A–D0A T/H DRIVERS CLK CONTROL OUTPUT T/H DECPIPELINE D9B–...
Page 20 Dual 10-Bit, 20Msps, 3V, Low-Power ADC with Internal Reference and Parallel Outputs Package Information (The package drawing(s) in this data sheet may not reflect the most current specifications. For ...
Page 21 Dual 10-Bit, 20Msps, 3V, Low-Power ADC with Internal Reference and Parallel Outputs Package Information (continued) (The package drawing(s) in this data sheet may not reflect the most current specific...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the typical Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) performance?

The device delivers a typical signal-to-noise ratio of 59.5dB at an input frequency of 7.5MHz.

What single voltage supply range can I use for operation?

The MAX1184 operates from a single 2.7V to 3.6V supply.

How can I reduce power consumption when the system is idle?

It offers modes including a 2.8mA sleep mode and an ultra-low 1µA shutdown mode.

Is it possible to change the digital output data format?

Yes, the digital output format can be set to two’s complement or straight offset binary.