19-1003; Rev 1; 11/04
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1.8V, 12-Bit, 170Msps ADC for
Broadband Applications
General Description
The MAX1213 is a monolithic, 12-bit, 170Msps analog-
to-digital converter (ADC) optimized for outstanding
dynamic performance at high-IF frequencies up to
300MHz. The product operates with conversion rates
up to 170Msps while consuming only 975mW.
At 170Msps and an input frequency up to 250MHz, the
MAX1213 achieves a spurious-free dynamic range
(SFDR) of 71.4dBc. Its excellent signal-to-noise ratio
(SNR) of 65.5dB at 10MHz remains flat (within 3dB) for
input tones up to 250MHz. This ADC yields an excellent
low-noise floor of -68dBFS, which makes it ideal for
wideband applications such as cable head-end
receivers and power-amplifier predistortion in cellular
base-station transceivers.
The MAX1213 requires a single 1.8V supply. The analog
input is designed for either differential or single-ended
operation and can be AC- or DC-coupled. The ADC also
features a selectable on-chip divide-by-2 clock circuit,
which allows the user to apply clock frequencies as high
as 340MHz. This helps to reduce the phase noise of the
input clock source. A low-voltage differential signal
(LVDS) sampling clock is recommended for best perfor-
mance. The converter’s digital outputs are LVDS com-
patible and the data format can be selected to be either
two’s complement or offset binary.
The MAX1213 is available in a 68-pin QFN package
with exposed paddle (EP) and is specified over the
industrial (-40°C to +85°C) temperature range.
Pin-compatible 8-bit and 10-bit versions of the MAX1213
are also available. Refer to the MAX1121 (8 bits,
250Msps), MAX1122 (10 bits, 170Msps), MAX1123 (10
bits, 210Msps), and the MAX1124 (10 bits, 250Msps)
data sheets for more information. See Table 2.
Applications
Base-Station Power-Amplifier Linearization
Cable Head-End Receivers
Wireless and Wired Broadband Communication
Communications Test Equipment
Radar and Satellite Subsystems
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
MAX1213EGK -40°C to +85°C
*EP = Exposed paddle.
PIN-PACKAGE
68 QFN-EP*
Features
♦ 170Msps Conversion Rate
♦ Low Noise Floor of -68dBFS
♦ Excellent Low-Noise Characteristics
SNR = 65.2dB at fIN = 65MHz
SNR = 62.8dB at fIN = 250MHz
♦ Excellent Dynamic Range
SFDR = 78dBc at fIN = 65MHz
SFDR = 71.4dBc at fIN = 250MHz
♦ 62.2dB NPR for fNOTCH = 22MHz and a Noise
Bandwidth of 35MHz
♦ Single 1.8V Supply
♦ 975mW Power Dissipation at fSAMPLE = 170Msps
and fIN = 65MHz
♦ On-Chip Track-and-Hold Amplifier
♦ Internal 1.24V-Bandgap Reference
♦ On-Chip Selectable Divide-by-2 Clock Input
♦ LVDS Digital Outputs with Data Clock Output
♦ MAX1213 EV Kit Available
Pin Configuration
TOP VIEW
68 67 66 65 64 63 62 61 60 59 58 57 56 55 54 53 52
AVCC 1
AGND 2
EP
REFIO 3
REFADJ 4
AGND 5
AVCC 6
AGND 7
INP 8
INN 9
AGND 10
AVCC 11
AVCC 12
AVCC 13
AVCC 14
AGND 15
AGND 16
CLKDIV 17
MAX1213
51 D8P
50 D8N
49 D7P
48 D7N
47 D6P
46 D6N
45 OGND
44 OVCC
43 DCLKP
42 DCLKN
41 OVCC
40 D5P
39 D5N
38 D4P
37 D4N
36 D3P
35 D3N
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34
QFN
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