18-Bit, 2 MSPS
Precision SAR Differential ADC
AD4003
Data Sheet
FEATURES
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The AD4003 is a low noise, low power, high speed, 18-bit, 2 MSPS
precision successive approximation register (SAR) analog-todigital converter (ADC). It incorporates ease of use features that
lower the signal chain power, reduce signal chain complexity, and
enable higher channel density. The high-Z mode, coupled with a
long acquisition phase, eliminates the need for a dedicated high
power, high speed ADC driver, thus broadening the range of low
power precision amplifiers that can drive this ADC directly, while
still achieving optimum performance. The input span compression
feature enables the ADC driver amplifier and the ADC to operate
off common supply rails without the need for a negative supply
while preserving the full ADC code range. The low serial
peripheral interface (SPI) clock rate requirement reduces the
digital input/output power consumption, broadens processor
options, and simplifies the task of sending data across digital
isolation.
Throughput: 2 MSPS maximum
INL: ±1.0 LSB (±3.8 ppm) maximum
Guaranteed 18-bit no missing codes
Low power
9.5 mW at 2 MSPS (VDD only)
80 µW at 10 kSPS, 16 mW at 2 MSPS (total)
SNR: 100.5 dB typical at 1 kHz, 99 dB typical at 100 kHz
THD: −123 dB typical at 1 kHz, −100 dB typical at 100 kHz
Ease of use features reduce system power and complexity
Input overvoltage clamp circuit
Reduced nonlinear input charge kickback
High-Z mode
Long acquisition phase
Input span compression
Fast conversion time allows low SPI clock rates
SPI-programmable modes, read/write capability, status word
Differential analog input range: ±VREF
0 V to VREF with VREF between 2.4 V to 5.1 V
Single 1.8 V supply operation with 1.71 V to 5.5 V logic interface
SAR architecture: no latency/pipeline delay
Guaranteed operation: −40°C to 125°C
Serial interface SPI-/QSPI-/MICROWIRE-/DSP-compatible
Ability to daisy-chain multiple ADCs and busy indicator
10-lead package: 3 mm × 3 mm LFCSP and 3 mm × 4.90 mm
MSOP
Operating from a 1.8 V supply, the AD4003 has a ±VREF fully differential input range with VREF ranging from 2.4 V to 5.1 V. The AD4003
consumes only 16 mW at 2 MSPS with a minimum of 75 MHz
SCK rate in turbo mode and achieves ±1.0 LSB (±3.8 ppm) INL
maximum, guaranteed no missing codes at 18 bits with 100.5 dB
typical SNR. The reference voltage is applied externally and can
be set independently of the supply voltage.
The SPI-compatible versatile serial interface features seven different
modes including the ability, using the SDI input, to daisy-chain
several ADCs on a single 3-wire bus and provides an optional busy
indicator. The AD4003 is compatible with 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3 V, and
5 V logic, using the separate VIO supply.
APPLICATIONS
Automatic test equipment
Machine automation
Medical equipment
Battery-powered equipment
Precision data acquisition systems
The AD4003 is available in a 10-lead MSOP or a 10-lead LFCSP
with operation specified from −40°C to +125°C. The device is
pin compatible with the 16-bit, 2 MSPS AD4000.
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
2.5V TO 5V
10µF
1.8V
REF
VREF
VREF /2
0
HIGH-Z
MODE
VDD
VIO 1.8V TO 5V
AD4003
TURBO
MODE
IN+
18-BIT
SAR ADC
IN–
SERIAL
INTERFACE
STATUS
BITS
SPAN
CLAMP
COMPRESSION
GND
SDI
SCK
SDO
CNV
3-WIRE OR 4-WIRE
SPI INTERFACE
(DAISY CHAIN, CS)
14957-001
VREF
VREF /2
0
Figure 1.
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AD4003
Data Sheet
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1
Driver Amplifier Choice ........................................................... 19
Applications ....................................................................................... 1
Ease of Drive Features ............................................................... 19
General Description ......................................................................... 1
Voltage Reference Input ............................................................ 21
Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1
Power Supply............................................................................... 21
Revision History ............................................................................... 2
Digital Interface .......................................................................... 21
Specifications..................................................................................... 3
Register Read/Write Functionality........................................... 22
Timing Specifications .................................................................. 5
Status Word ................................................................................. 24
Absolute Maximum Ratings............................................................ 7
CS Mode, 3-Wire Turbo Mode ................................................. 25
ESD Caution .................................................................................. 7
CS Mode, 3-Wire Without Busy Indicator ............................. 26
Pin Configurations and Function Descriptions ........................... 8
CS Mode, 3-Wire with Busy Indicator .................................... 27
Terminology ...................................................................................... 9
CS Mode, 4-Wire Turbo Mode ................................................. 28
Typical Performance Characteristics ........................................... 10
CS Mode, 4-Wire Without Busy Indicator ............................. 29
Theory of Operation ...................................................................... 14
Circuit Information .................................................................... 14
Converter Operation .................................................................. 14
Transfer Functions...................................................................... 15
Applications Information .............................................................. 16
Typical Connection Diagram ................................................... 16
Analog Inputs .............................................................................. 17
CS Mode, 4-Wire with Busy Indicator .................................... 30
Daisy-Chain Mode ..................................................................... 31
Layout Guidelines....................................................................... 32
Evaluating the AD4003 Performance....................................... 32
Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 33
Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 33
REVISION HISTORY
10/2016—Revision 0: Initial Version
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Data Sheet
AD4003
SPECIFICATIONS
VDD = 1.71 V to 1.89 V; VIO = 1.71 V to 5.5 V; VREF = 5 V; all specifications TMIN to TMAX, high-Z mode disabled, span compression
disabled, and turbo mode enabled (fS = 2 MSPS), unless otherwise noted.
Table 1.
Parameter
RESOLUTION
ANALOG INPUT
Voltage Range
Operating Input Voltage
Common-Mode Input Range
Common-Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR)
Analog Input Current
Test Conditions/Comments
Min
18
VIN+ − VIN−
Span compression enabled
VIN+, VIN− to GND
Span compression enabled
−VREF
−VREF × 0.8
−0.1
0.1 × VREF
VREF/2 − 0.125
fIN = 500 kHz
Acquisition phase, T = 25°C
High-Z mode enabled, converting
dc input at 2 MSPS
THROUGHPUT
Complete Cycle
Conversion Time
Acquisition Phase 1
Throughput Rate 2
Transient Response 3
DC ACCURACY
No Missing Codes
Integral Linearity Error
Differential Linearity Error
Transition Noise
Zero Error
Zero Error Drift 4
Gain Error
Gain Error Drift4
Power Supply Sensitivity
1/f Noise 5
AC ACCURACY
Dynamic Range
Total RMS Noise
fIN = 1 kHz, −0.5 dBFS, VREF = 5 V
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)
Spurious-Free Dynamic Range (SFDR)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
Signal-to-Noise-and-Distortion Ratio
(SINAD)
Oversampled Dynamic Range
Typ
VREF/2
68
0.3
1
Max
Unit
Bits
+VREF
+VREF × 0.8
VREF + 0.1
0.9 × VREF
VREF/2 + 0.125
V
V
V
V
V
dB
nA
µA
500
290
290
0
320
2
250
18
−1.0
−3.8
−0.75
−7
−0.21
−26
−1.23
VDD = 1.8 V ± 5%
Bandwidth = 0.1 Hz to 10 Hz
99
98.5
Oversampling ratio (OSR) = 256,
VREF = 5 V
fIN = 1 kHz, −0.5 dBFS, VREF = 2.5 V
SNR
SFDR
THD
SINAD
93.5
93
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ns
ns
ns
MSPS
ns
1.5
6
Bits
LSB
ppm
LSB
LSB
LSB
ppm/°C
LSB
ppm/°C
LSB
µV p-p
101
31.5
dB
µV rms
100.5
122
−123
100
dB
dB
dB
dB
122
dB
94.5
122
−119
94
dB
dB
dB
dB
±0.4
±1.52
±0.3
0.8
±3
+1.0
+3.8
+0.75
+7
+0.21
+26
+1.23
AD4003
Parameter
fIN = 100 kHz, −0.5 dBFS, VREF = 5 V
SNR
THD
SINAD
fIN = 400 kHz, −0.5 dBFS, VREF = 5 V
SNR
THD
SINAD
−3 dB Input Bandwidth
Aperture Delay
Aperture Jitter
REFERENCE
Voltage Range (VREF)
Current
OVERVOLTAGE CLAMP
IIN+/IIN−
VIN+/VIN− at Maximum IIN+/IIN−
VIN+/VIN− Clamp On/Off Threshold
Deactivation Time
REF Current at Maximum IIN+/IIN−
DIGITAL INPUTS
Logic Levels
Input Low Voltage, VIL
Input High Voltage, VIH
Data Sheet
Test Conditions/Comments
POWER SUPPLIES
VDD
VIO
Standby Current
Power Dissipation
VDD Only
REF Only
Typ
VREF = 5 V
VREF = 2.5 V
VREF = 5 V
VREF = 2.5 V
VREF = 5 V
VREF = 2.5 V
VIN+/VIN− > VREF
91.5
−94
90
10
1
1
dB
dB
dB
MHz
ns
ps rms
5.1
V
mA
50
50
mA
mA
V
V
V
V
ns
µA
+0.3 × VIO
+0.2 × VIO
VIO + 0.3
VIO + 0.3
+1
+1
V
V
V
V
µA
µA
pF
5.4
3.1
5.4
2.8
360
100
−0.3
−0.3
0.7 × VIO
0.8 × VIO
−1
−1
6
ISINK = 500 µA
ISOURCE = −500 µA
Serial 18 bits, twos complement
Conversion results available immediately
after completed conversion
0.4
VIO − 0.3
1.71
1.71
VDD = 1.8 V, VIO = 1.8 V, T = 25°C
VDD = 1.8 V, VIO = 1.8 V, VREF = 5 V
10 kSPS, high-Z mode disabled
1 MSPS, high-Z mode disabled
2 MSPS, high-Z mode disabled
1 MSPS, high-Z mode enabled
2 MSPS, high-Z mode enabled
2 MSPS, high-Z mode disabled
2 MSPS, high-Z mode disabled
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Unit
dB
dB
dB
1.1
5.25
2.68
VIO > 2.7 V
VIO ≤ 2.7 V
VIO > 2.7 V
VIO ≤ 2.7 V
Max
99
−100
96.5
2.4
2 MSPS, VREF = 5 V
Input Low Current, IIL
Input High Current, IIH
Input Pin Capacitance
DIGITAL OUTPUTS
Data Format
Pipeline Delay
Output Low Voltage, VOL
Output High Voltage, VOH
Min
1.8
1.89
5.5
V
V
1.6
V
V
µA
80
8
16
10
20
9.5
5.5
µW
mW
mW
mW
mW
mW
mW
18.5
24.5
Data Sheet
Parameter
VIO Only
Energy per Conversion
TEMPERATURE RANGE
Specified Performance
AD4003
Test Conditions/Comments
2 MSPS, high-Z mode disabled
Min
TMIN to TMAX
−40
Typ
1.0
8
Max
Unit
mW
nJ/sample
+125
°C
The acquisition phase is the time available for the input sampling capacitors to acquire a new input with the ADC running at a throughput rate of 2 MSPS.
A throughput rate of 2 MSPS can only be achieved with turbo mode enabled and a minimum SCK rate of 75 MHz. Refer to Table 4 for the maximum achievable
throughput for different modes of operation.
3
Transient response is the time required for the ADC to acquire a full-scale input step to ±1 LSB accuracy.
4
The minimum and maximum values are guaranteed by characterization, not production tested.
5
See the 1/f noise plot in Figure 18.
1
2
TIMING SPECIFICATIONS
VDD = 1.71 V to 1.89 V; VIO = 1.71 V to 5.5 V; VREF = 5 V; all specifications TMIN to TMAX, high-Z mode disabled, span compression
disabled, and turbo mode enabled (fS = 2 MSPS), unless otherwise noted. 1
Table 2. Digital Interface Timing
Parameter
Conversion Time—CNV Rising Edge to Data Available
Acquisition Phase 2
Time Between Conversions
CNV Pulse Width (CS Mode) 3
SCK Period (CS Mode) 4
VIO > 2.7 V
VIO > 1.7 V
SCK Period (Daisy-Chain Mode) 5
VIO >2.7 V
VIO > 1.7 V
SCK Low Time
SCK High Time
SCK Falling Edge to Data Remains Valid Delay
SCK Falling Edge to Data Valid Delay
VIO >2.7 V
VIO >1.7 V
CNV or SDI Low to SDO D17 MSB Valid Delay (CS Mode)
VIO >2.7 V
VIO >1.7 V
CNV Rising Edge to First SCK Rising Edge Delay
Last SCK Falling Edge to CNV Rising Edge Delay 6
CNV or SDI High or Last SCK Falling Edge to SDO High Impedance (CS Mode)
SDI Valid Setup Time from CNV Rising Edge
SDI Valid Hold Time from CNV Rising Edge (CS Mode)
SCK Valid Hold Time from CNV Rising Edge (Daisy-Chain Mode)
SDI Valid Setup Time from SCK Rising Edge (Daisy-Chain Mode)
SDI Valid Hold Time from SCK Rising Edge (Daisy-Chain Mode)
Symbol
tCONV
tACQ
tCYC
tCNVH
tSCK
Min
Typ
290
Max
320
290
500
10
Unit
ns
ns
ns
ns
9.8
12.3
ns
ns
20
25
3
3
1.5
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
tSCK
tSCKL
tSCKH
tHSDO
tDSDO
7.5
10.5
ns
ns
10
13
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
tEN
tQUIET1
tQUIET2
tDIS
tSSDICNV
tHSDICNV
tHSCKCNV
tSSDISCK
tHSDISCK
190
60
20
2
2
12
2
2
See Figure 2 for the timing voltage levels.
The acquisition phase is the time available for the input sampling capacitors to acquire a new input with the ADC running at a throughput rate of 2 MSPS.
3
For turbo mode, tCNVH must match the tQUIET1 minimum.
4
A throughput rate of 2 MSPS can only be achieved with turbo mode enabled and a minimum SCK rate of 75 MHz.
5
A 50% duty cycle is assumed for SCK.
6
See Figure 22 for SINAD vs. tQUIET2.
1
2
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AD4003
Data Sheet
Table 3. Register Read/Write Timing
Parameter
READ/WRITE OPERATION
CNV Pulse Width 1
SCK Period
VIO > 2.7 V
VIO > 1.7 V
SCK Low Time
SCK High Time
READ OPERATION
CNV Low to SDO D17 MSB Valid Delay
VIO > 2.7 V
VIO > 1.7 V
SCK Falling Edge to Data Remains Valid
SCK Falling Edge to Data Valid Delay
VIO >2.7 V
VIO >1.7 V
CNV Rising Edge to SDO High Impedance
WRITE OPERATION
SDI Valid Setup Time from SCK Rising Edge
SDI Valid Hold Time from SCK Rising Edge
CNV Rising Edge to SCK Edge Hold Time
CNV Falling Edge to SCK Active Edge Setup Time
1
Symbol
Min
tCNVH
tSCK
10
ns
9.8
12.3
3
3
ns
ns
ns
ns
tSCKL
tSCKH
Typ
Max
Unit
tEN
tHSDO
tDSDO
10
13
ns
ns
ns
7.5
10.5
20
ns
ns
ns
1.5
tDIS
tSSDISCK
tHSDISCK
tHCNVSCK
tSCNVSCK
2
2
0
6
ns
ns
ns
ns
For turbo mode, tCNVH must match the tQUIET1 minimum.
Y% VIO1
X% VIO1
tDELAY
tDELAY
VIH2
VIL2
1FOR
VIO ≤ 2.7V, X = 80, AND Y = 20; FOR VIO > 2.7V, X = 70, AND Y = 30.
VIH AND MAXIMUM VIL USED. SEE DIGITAL INPUTS
SPECIFICATIONS IN TABLE 1.
2MINIMUM
14957-002
VIH2
VIL2
Figure 2. Voltage Levels for Timing
Table 4. Achievable Throughput for Different Modes of Operation
Parameter
THROUGHPUT, CS MODE
3-Wire and 4-Wire Turbo Mode
3-Wire and 4-Wire Turbo Mode and Six Status Bits
3-Wire and 4-Wire Mode
3-Wire and 4-Wire Mode and Six Status Bits
Test Conditions/Comments
fSCK = 100 MHz, VIO ≥ 2.7 V
fSCK = 80 MHz, VIO < 2.7 V
fSCK = 100 MHz, VIO ≥ 2.7 V
fSCK = 80 MHz, VIO < 2.7 V
fSCK = 100 MHz, VIO ≥ 2.7 V
fSCK = 80 MHz, VIO < 2.7 V
fSCK = 100 MHz, VIO ≥ 2.7 V
fSCK = 80 MHz, VIO < 2.7 V
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Min
Typ
Max
Unit
2
2
2
1.78
1.75
1.62
1.59
1.44
MSPS
MSPS
MSPS
MSPS
MSPS
MSPS
MSPS
MSPS
Data Sheet
AD4003
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
THERMAL RESISTANCE
Table 5.
Parameter
Analog Inputs
IN+, IN− to GND1
Supply Voltage
REF, VIO to GND
VDD to GND
VDD to VIO
Digital Inputs to GND
Digital Outputs to GND
Storage Temperature Range
Junction Temperature
Lead Temperature Soldering
ESD Ratings
Human Body Model
Machine Model
Field-Induced Charged Device Model
1
Rating
−0.3 V to VREF + 0.4 V
or ± 50 mA
−0.3 V to +6.0 V
−0.3 V to +2.1 V
−6 V to +2.4 V
−0.3 V to VIO + 0.3 V
−0.3 V to VIO + 0.3 V
−65°C to +150°C
150°C
260°C reflow as per
JEDEC J-STD-020
Thermal performance is directly linked to printed circuit board
(PCB) design and operating environment. Careful attention to
PCB thermal design is required.
Table 6. Thermal Resistance
Package Type
RM-101
CP-10-91
1
θJA
147
114
θJC
38
33
Unit
°C/W
°C/W
Test Condition 1: thermal impedance simulated values are based upon use
of 2S2P JEDEC PCB. See the Ordering Guide.
ESD CAUTION
4 kV
200 V
1.25 kV
See the Analog Inputs section for an explanation of IN+ and IN−.
Stresses at or above those listed under Absolute Maximum
Ratings may cause permanent damage to the product. This is a
stress rating only; functional operation of the product at these
or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational
section of this specification is not implied. Operation beyond
the maximum operating conditions for extended periods may
affect product reliability.
Note that the clamp cannot sustain the overvoltage condition
for an indefinite time.
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AD4003
Data Sheet
PIN CONFIGURATIONS AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
REF 1
IN+ 3
REF 1
10
VIO
IN– 4
VDD 2
AD4003
9
SDI
GND 5
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
8
SCK
7
SDO
6
CNV
IN– 4
GND 5
AD4003
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
9 SDI
8 SCK
7 SDO
6 CNV
NOTES
1. CONNECT THE EXPOSED PAD TO GND.
THIS CONNECTION IS NOT REQUIRED TO
MEET THE SPECIFIED PERFORMANCE.
14957-003
IN+ 3
10 VIO
Figure 3. 10-Lead MSOP Pin Configuration
14957-004
VDD 2
Figure 4. 10-Lead LFCSP Pin Configuration
Table 7. Pin Function Descriptions
Pin
No.
1
Mnemonic
REF
Type1
AI
2
3
4
5
6
VDD
IN+
IN−
GND
CNV
P
AI
AI
P
DI
7
8
9
SDO
SCK
SDI
DO
DI
DI
10
VIO
P
N/A2
EPAD
P
1
2
Description
Reference Input Voltage. The VREF range is 2.4 V to 5.1 V. This pin is referred to the GND pin and must be
decoupled closely to the GND pin with a 10 μF X7R ceramic capacitor.
1.8 V Power Supply. The range of VDD is 1.71 V to 1.89 V. Bypass VDD to GND with a 0.1 μF ceramic capacitor.
Differential Positive Analog Input.
Differential Negative Analog Input.
Power Supply Ground.
Convert Input. This input has multiple functions. On its leading edge, it initiates the conversions and selects
the interface mode of the device: daisy-chain mode or CS mode. In CS mode, the SDO pin is enabled when
CNV is low. In daisy-chain mode, the data is read when CNV is high.
Serial Data Output. The conversion result is output on this pin. It is synchronized to SCK.
Serial Data Clock Input. When the device is selected, the conversion result is shifted out by this clock.
Serial Data Input. This input provides multiple features. It selects the interface mode of the ADC as follows.
Chain mode is selected if SDI is low during the CNV rising edge. In this mode, SDI is used as a data input to
daisy-chain the conversion results of two or more ADCs onto a single SDO line. The digital data level on SDI is
output on SDO with a delay of 18 SCK cycles. CS mode is selected if SDI is high during the CNV rising edge. In
this mode, either SDI or CNV can enable the serial output signals when low. If SDI or CNV is low when the
conversion is complete, the busy indicator feature is enabled. With CNV low, the device can be programmed
by clocking in a 16-bit word on SDI on the rising edge of SCK.
Input/Output Interface Digital Power. Nominally at the same supply as the host interface (1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3 V, or 5
V). Bypass VIO to GND with a 0.1 μF ceramic capacitor.
Exposed Pad (LFCSP Only). Connect the exposed pad to GND. This connection is not required to meet the
specified performance.
AI is analog input, P is power, DI is digital input, and DO is digital output.
N/A means not applicable.
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Data Sheet
AD4003
TERMINOLOGY
Integral Nonlinearity Error (INL)
INL refers to the deviation of each individual code from a line
drawn from negative full scale through positive full scale. The
point used as negative full scale occurs ½ LSB before the first
code transition. Positive full scale is defined as a level 1½ LSB
beyond the last code transition. The deviation is measured from
the middle of each code to the true straight line (see Figure 30).
Differential Nonlinearity Error (DNL)
In an ideal ADC, code transitions are 1 LSB apart. DNL is the
maximum deviation from this ideal value. It is often specified in
terms of resolution for which no missing codes are guaranteed.
Zero Error
Zero error is the difference between the ideal midscale voltage,
that is, 0 V, from the actual voltage producing the midscale
output code, that is, 0 LSB.
Gain Error
The first transition (from 100 ... 00 to 100 ... 01) occurs at a level
½ LSB above nominal negative full scale (−4.999981 V for the
±5 V range). The last transition (from 011 … 10 to 011 … 11)
occurs for an analog voltage 1½ LSB below the nominal full
scale (+4.999943 V for the ±5 V range). The gain error is the
deviation of the difference between the actual level of the last
transition and the actual level of the first transition from the
difference between the ideal levels.
Spurious-Free Dynamic Range (SFDR)
SFDR is the difference, in decibels (dB), between the rms
amplitude of the input signal and the peak spurious signal.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
THD is the ratio of the rms sum of the first five harmonic
components to the rms value of a full-scale input signal and is
expressed in decibels.
Dynamic Range
Dynamic range is the ratio of the rms value of the full scale to
the total rms noise measured. The value for dynamic range is
expressed in decibels. It is measured with a signal at −60 dBFS
so that it includes all noise sources and DNL artifacts.
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)
SNR is the ratio of the rms value of the actual input signal to the
rms sum of all other spectral components below the Nyquist
frequency, excluding harmonics and dc. The value for SNR is
expressed in decibels.
Signal-to-Noise-and-Distortion Ratio (SINAD)
SINAD is the ratio of the rms value of the actual input signal to
the rms sum of all other spectral components that are less than
the Nyquist frequency, including harmonics but excluding dc.
The value of SINAD is expressed in decibels.
Aperture Delay
Aperture delay is the measure of the acquisition performance
and is the time between the rising edge of the CNV input and
when the input signal is held for a conversion.
Transient Response
Transient response is the time required for the ADC to to acquire a
full-scale input step to ±1 LSB accuracy.
Common-Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR)
CMRR is the ratio of the power in the ADC output at the
frequency, f, to the power of a 200 mV p-p sine wave applied to
the common-mode voltage of IN+ and IN− of frequency, f.
Effective Number of Bits (ENOB)
ENOB is a measurement of the resolution with a sine wave
input. It is related to SINAD as follows:
ENOB = (SINADdB − 1.76)/6.02
CMRR (dB) = 10log(PADC_IN/PADC_OUT)
ENOB is expressed in bits.
Noise Free Code Resolution
Noise free code resolution is the number of bits beyond which it is
impossible to distinctly resolve individual codes. It is calculated as
Noise Free Code Resolution = log2(2N/Peak-to-Peak Noise)
Noise free code resolution is expressed in bits.
Effective Resolution
Effective resolution is calculated as
Effective Resolution = log2(2N/RMS Input Noise)
Effective resolution is expressed in bits.
where:
PADC_IN is the common-mode power at the frequency, f, applied
to the IN+ and IN− inputs.
PADC_OUT is the power at the frequency, f, in the ADC output.
Power Supply Rejection Ratio (PSRR)
PSRR is the ratio of the power in the ADC output at the
frequency, f, to the power of a 200 mV p-p sine wave applied to
the ADC VDD supply of frequency, f.
PSRR (dB) = 10 log(PVDD_IN/PADC_OUT)
where:
PVDD_IN is the power at the frequency, f, at the VDD pin.
PADC_OUT is the power at the frequency, f, in the ADC output.
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AD4003
Data Sheet
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
VDD = 1.8 V; VIO = 3.3 V; VREF = 5 V; T = 25°C, high-Z mode disabled, span compression disabled and turbo mode enabled
(fS = 2 MSPS), unless otherwise noted.
1.0
0.4
0.8
+125°C
+25°C
–40°C
0.6
+125°C
+25°C
–40°C
0.3
0.2
0.2
DNL (LSB)
INL (LSB)
0.4
0
–0.2
0.1
0
–0.1
–0.4
–0.2
–0.6
0
32768
65536
98304 131072 163840 196608 229376 262144
CODE
–0.4
14957-200
–1.0
0
32768
Figure 5. INL vs. Code and Temperature, VREF = 5 V
65536
98304 131072 163840 196608 229376 262144
CODE
14957-203
–0.3
–0.8
Figure 8. DNL vs. Code and Temperature, VREF = 5 V
1.0
0.4
0.8
+125°C
+25°C
–40°C
0.6
0.3
0.2
0.2
DNL (LSB)
INL (LSB)
0.4
0
–0.2
0.1
0
–0.1
–0.4
–0.2
–0.6
32768
65536
98304 131072 163840 196608 229376 262144
CODE
–0.4
0
Figure 6. INL vs. Code and Temperature, VREF = 2.5 V
32768
65536
98304 131072 163840 196608 229376 262144
CODE
Figure 9. DNL vs. Code and Temperature, VREF = 2.5 V
1.8
0.8
1.7
0.6
+125°C
+25°C
–40°C
1.6
TRANSITION NOISE (LSB)
0.4
0.2
INL (LSB)
14957-204
0
14957-201
–1.0
+125°C
+25°C
–40°C
–0.3
–0.8
0
–0.2
–0.4
1.5
1.4
1.3
1.2
1.1
1.0
0
32768
65536
98304 131072 163840 196608 229376 262144
CODE
0.9
14957-202
–0.8
HIGH-Z ENABLED
SPAN COMPRESSION ENABLED
Figure 7. INL vs. Code, High-Z and Span Compression Modes Enabled, VREF = 5 V
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0.8
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
REFERENCE VOLTAGE (V)
Figure 10. Transition Noise vs. Reference Voltage
5.0
14957-206
–0.6
Data Sheet
AD4003
4.5M
4.5M
3.0M
3.0M
2.5M
2.0M
1.0M
1.0M
0.5M
0.5M
0
0
14957-205
1.5M
Figure 11. Histogram of a DC Input at Code Center, VREF = 2.5 V, 5 V
CODE
Figure 14. Histogram of a DC Input at Code Transition, VREF = 2.5 V, 5 V
0
0
VREF = 5V
SNR = 100.33dB
THD = –123.99dB
SINAD = 100.31dB
–40
–60
–80
–100
–120
–140
–160
1M
–80
–100
–120
–140
–180
100
1k
100k
10k
1M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 15. 1 kHz, −0.5 dBFS Input Tone FFT, Wide View, VREF = 2.5 V
0
0
VREF = 5V
SNR = 98.37dB
THD = –98.52dB
SINAD = 95.58dB
FUNDAMENTAL AMPLITUDE (dB)
–20
–60
–80
–100
–120
–140
–160
–40
VREF = 5V
SNR = 91.22dB
THD = –91.97dB
SINAD = 89.15dB
–60
–80
–100
–120
–140
10k
100k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
1M
Figure 13. 100 kHz, −0.5 dBFS Input Tone FFT, Wide View
–180
1k
10k
100k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 16. 400 kHz, −0.5 dBFS Input Tone FFT, Wide View
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1M
14957-213
–160
14957-210
–180
1k
–60
14957-209
100k
10k
14957-207
1k
Figure 12. 1 kHz, −0.5 dBFS Input Tone FFT, Wide View, VREF = 5 V
–40
–40
–160
FREQUENCY (Hz)
–20
VREF = 2.5V
SNR = 95.01dB
THD = –118.60dB
SINAD = 94.99dB
–20
FUNDAMENTAL AMPLITUDE (dB)
–20
FUNDAMENTAL AMPLITUDE (dB)
2.0M
1.5M
CODE
FUNDAMENTAL AMPLITUDE (dB)
2.5M
131062
131063
131064
131065
131066
131067
131068
131069
131070
131071
131072
131073
131074
131075
131076
131077
131078
131079
131080
131081
DNL (LSB)
3.5M
131062
131063
131064
131065
131066
131067
131068
131069
131070
131071
131072
131073
131074
131075
131076
131077
131078
131079
131080
131081
DNL (LSB)
3.5M
–180
100
VREF = 2.5V
VREF = 5V
4.0M
14957-208
VREF = 2.5V
VREF = 5V
4.0M
AD4003
Data Sheet
16.6
102
101
–114
133
–116
132
16.4
–118
100
131
97
130
–122
129
SFDR (dB)
16.0
98
–120
THD (dB)
99
ENOB (Bits)
SNR, SINAD (dB)
16.2
–124
15.8
128
–126
2.7
3.0
3.3
3.6
3.9
4.2
4.5
–128
15.4
5.1
4.8
–130
2.4
14957-219
94
2.4
SFDR
THD
15.6
ENOB
SINAD
SNR
95
REFERENCE VOLTAGE (V)
2.7
3.3
3.6
3.9
4.2
4.5
126
5.1
4.8
REFERENCE VOLTAGE (V)
Figure 17. SNR, SINAD, and ENOB vs. Reference Voltage
Figure 20. THD and SFDR vs. Reference Voltage
60
1.1
1.0
REFERENCE CURRENT (mA)
59
58
57
56
55
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
TIME (Seconds)
0.4
2.4
14957-217
54
2.7
3.0
3.3
3.9
3.6
4.2
4.5
4.8
5.1
REFERENCE VOLTAGE (V)
Figure 18. 1/f Noise for 0.1 Hz to 10 Hz Bandwidth, 50 kSPS, 2500 Samples
Averaged per Reading
14957-218
ADC OUTPUT READING (µV)
3.0
127
14957-216
96
Figure 21. Reference Current vs. Reference Voltage
101
135
DYNAMIC RANGE
fIN = 1kHz
fIN = 10kHz
130
100
125
99
SINAD (dB)
115
110
98
97
105
95
0
2
4
8
16
32
64
128 256 512 1024 2048
DECIMATION RATE
Figure 19. SNR vs. Decimation Rate for Various Input Frequencies
95
0
10
20
30
40
50
tQUIET2 (ns)
Figure 22. SINAD vs. tQUIET2
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60
70
80
14957-215
VIO = 1.89V
VIO = 3.6V
VIO = 5.5V
96
100
14957-212
SNR (dB)
120
Data Sheet
AD4003
16.42
16.40
THD
SFDR
–114.5
117.9
16.38
100.4
117.8
–115.0
16.32
100.0
16.30
THD (dB)
16.34
ENOB (Bits)
16.36
100.2
16.28
99.8
117.7
117.6
–115.5
117.5
–116.0
117.4
117.3
–116.5
16.26
99.6
117.2
–117.0
16.24
–20
0
20
40
60
80
16.22
120
100
14957-222
99.4
–40
TEMPERATURE (°C)
117.1
–117.5
–40
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
117.0
Figure 26. THD and SFDR vs. Temperature, fIN = 1 kHz
8
25.0
22.5
7
20.0
6
STANDBY CURRENT (µA)
5
VDD HIGH-Z DISABLED
VDD HIGH-Z ENABLED
REF HIGH-Z DISABLED
REF HIGH-Z ENABLED
VIO HIGH-Z DISABLED
VIO HIGH-Z ENABLED
4
3
2
17.5
15.0
12.5
10.0
7.5
5.0
1
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
TEMPERATURE (°C)
0
–40
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
TEMPERATURE (°C)
Figure 24. Operating Currents vs. Temperature
Figure 27. Standby Current vs. Temperature
10
23
8
21
PFS GAIN ERROR
NFS GAIN ERROR
ZERO ERROR
6
VIO = 5V
VIO = 3.3V
VIO = 1.8V
19
4
17
tDSDO (ns)
2
0
–2
15
13
11
–4
9
–6
7
–20
0
20
40
60
TEMPERATURE (°C)
80
100
120
14957-221
–8
–10
–40
–20
14957-226
–20
14957-223
0
–40
2.5
Figure 25. Zero Error and Gain Error vs. Temperature (PFS Is Positive Full
Scale and NFS Is Negative Full Scale)
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5
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
LOAD CAPACITANCE (pF)
Figure 28. tDSDO vs. Load Capacitance
180
200
220
14957-224
OPERATING CURRENT (mA)
–20
TEMPERATURE (°C)
Figure 23. SNR, SINAD, and ENOB vs. Temperature, fIN = 1 kHz
ZERO ERROR AND GAIN ERROR (LSB)
SNR, SINAD (dB)
118.0
SFDR (dB)
ENOB
SINAD
SNR
100.6
–114.0
14957-225
100.8
AD4003
Data Sheet
THEORY OF OPERATION
IN+
SWITCHES CONTROL
LSB
MSB
REF
GND
131,072C
65,536C
4C
2C
C
SW+
C
BUSY
COMP
131,072C
65,536C
4C
2C
C
CONTROL
LOGIC
C
MSB
OUTPUT CODE
LSB
SW–
14957-007
CNV
IN–
Figure 29. ADC Simplified Schematic
CIRCUIT INFORMATION
The AD4003 is a high speed, low power, single-supply, precise,
18-bit ADC based on a SAR architecture.
The AD4003 is capable of converting 2,000,000 samples per
second (2 MSPS) and powers down between conversions. When
operating at 10 kSPS, for example, it typically consumes 80 μW,
making it ideal for battery-powered applications because its
power scales linearly with throughput. The AD4003 has a valid
first conversion after being powered down for long periods.
The AD4003 provides the user with an on-chip track-and-hold
and does not exhibit any pipeline delay or latency, making it
ideal for multiplexed applications.
The AD4003 incorporates a multitude of unique ease of use
features that result in a lower system power and footprint.
The AD4003 can be interfaced to any 1.8 V to 5 V digital logic
family. It is available in a 10-lead MSOP or a tiny 10-lead LFCSP
that allows space savings and flexible configurations.
It is pin for pin compatible with the 14-/16-/18-bit precision
SAR ADCs listed in Table 8.
Table 8. MSOP, LFCSP 14-/16-/18-Bit Precision SAR ADCs
Bits
181
161
163
The AD4003 has an internal voltage clamp that protects the
device from overvoltage damage on the analog inputs.
The analog input incorporates circuitry that reduces the nonlinear
charge kickback seen from a typical switched capacitor SAR input.
This reduction in kickback, combined with a longer acquisition
phase, means reduced settling requirements on the driving
amplifier. This combination allows the use of lower bandwidth
and lower power amplifiers as drivers. It has the additional benefit
of allowing a larger resistor value in the input RC filter and a
corresponding smaller capacitor, which results in a smaller RC
load for the amplifier, improving stability and power
dissipation.
High-Z mode can be enabled via the SPI interface by programming
a register bit (see Table 14). When high-Z mode is enabled, the
ADC input has low input charging current at low input signal
frequencies as well as improved distortion over a wide frequency
range up to 100 kHz. For frequencies above 100 kHz and
multiplexing, disable high-Z mode.
For single-supply applications, a span compression feature
creates additional headroom and footroom for the driving
amplifier to access the full range of the ADC.
The fast conversion time of the AD4003, along with turbo mode,
allows low clock rates to read back conversions even when running
at the full 2 MSPS throughput rate. Note that a throughput rate
of 2 MSPS can be achieved only with turbo mode enabled and a
minimum SCK rate of 75 MHz.
143
1
2
3
100 kSPS
AD7989-12
AD7684
AD7680,
AD7683,
AD7988-12
AD7940
250 kSPS
AD76912
400 kSPS to 500 kSPS
AD7690,2 AD7989-52
AD7687
AD7685,2
AD7694
AD7688,2 AD76932
AD7686,2 AD7988-5
AD79422
AD79462
≥1000 kSPS
AD4003,
AD7982,2
AD79842
AD79152
AD4000
AD7980,2
AD79832
True differential.
Pin for pin compatible.
Pseudo differential.
CONVERTER OPERATION
The AD4003 is a SAR-based ADC using a charge redistribution
sampling digital-to-analog converter (DAC). Figure 29 shows
the simplified schematic of the ADC. The capacitive DAC
consists of two identical arrays of 18 binary weighted capacitors,
which are connected to the comparator inputs.
During the acquisition phase, terminals of the array tied to the
input of the comparator are connected to GND via SW+ and
SW−. All independent switches connect the other terminal of
each capacitor to the analog inputs. Therefore, the capacitor
arrays are used as sampling capacitors and acquire the analog
signal on the IN+ and IN− inputs.
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Data Sheet
AD4003
When the acquisition phase is complete and the CNV input
goes high, a conversion phase is initiated. When the conversion
phase begins, SW+ and SW− are opened first. The two capacitor
arrays are then disconnected from the inputs and connected to
the GND input. The differential voltage between the IN+ and
IN− inputs captured at the end of the acquisition phase is
applied to the comparator inputs, causing the comparator to
become unbalanced. By switching each element of the capacitor
array between GND and VREF, the comparator input varies by
binary weighted voltage steps (VREF/2, VREF/4, …, VREF/262,144).
The control logic toggles these switches, starting with the MSB,
to bring the comparator back into a balanced condition. After
the completion of this process, the control logic generates the
ADC output code and a busy signal indicator.
Table 9. Output Codes and Ideal Input Voltages
Description
FSR − 1 LSB
Midscale + 1 LSB
Midscale
Midscale − 1 LSB
−FSR + 1 LSB
−FSR
1
2
TRANSFER FUNCTIONS
011...111
011...110
011...101
100...010
100...001
–FSR + 1 LSB
+FSR – 1 LSB
+FSR – 1.5 LSB
ANALOG INPUT
14957-008
ADC CODE (TWOS COMPLEMENT)
The ideal transfer characteristics for the AD4003 are shown in
Figure 30 and Table 9.
–FSR + 0.5 LSB
VREF = 5 V
with Span
Compression
Enabled
+3.999969 V
+30.5 μV
0V
−30.5 μV
−3.999969 V
−4 V
Digital
Output
Code (Hex)
0x1FFFF1
0x00001
0x00000
0x3FFFF
0x20001
0x200002
This output code is also the code for an overranged analog input (VIN+ − VIN−
above VREF).
This output code is also the code for an underranged analog input (VIN+ − VIN−
below −VREF).
Because the AD4003 has an on-board conversion clock, the
serial clock, SCK, is not required for the conversion process.
100...000
–FSR
Analog
Input,
VREF = 5 V
+4.999962 V
+38.15 μV
0V
−38.15 μV
−4.999962 V
−5 V
Figure 30. ADC Ideal Transfer Function (FSR Is Full-Scale Range)
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AD4003
Data Sheet
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
Figure 32 shows a recommended connection diagram when
using a single-supply system. This setup is preferable when only
a limited number of rails are available in the system and power
dissipation is of critical importance.
TYPICAL APPLICATION DIAGRAMS
Figure 31 shows an example of the recommended connection
diagram for the AD4003 when multiple supplies are available.
This configuration is used for best performance because the
amplifier supplies can be selected to allow the maximum signal
range.
Figure 33 shows a recommended connection diagram when
using a fully differential amplifier.
V+ ≥ +6.5V
REF1
LDO
1.8V
AMP
VCM = VREF /2
5V
10kΩ
0.1µF
10kΩ
V+
AMP
VREF
VCM = VREF /2
0.1µF
1.8V TO 5V
R
REF
C
0V
VDD
VIO
SDI
IN+
V–
SCK
AD4003
IN–
R
AMP
CNV
GND
3-WIRE/4-WIRE
INTERFACE
C
0V
V–
14957-009
VCM = VREF /2
DIGITAL HOST
(MICROPROCESSOR/
FPGA)
SDO
V+
VREF
HOST
SUPPLY
10µF
V– ≤ –0.5V
Figure 31. Typical Application Diagram with Multiple Supplies
V+ = +5V
REF1
LDO
AMP
VCM = VREF /2
1.8V
4.096V
10kΩ
10kΩ
AMP
0.9 × VREF
VCM = VREF /2
0.1 × VREF
0.1µF
0.1µF
100nF
100nF
1.8V TO 5V
R
REF
C
VDD
VIO
SDI
IN+
AD40032
SCK
SDO
IN–
AMP
0.9 × VREF
VCM = VREF /2
0.1 × VREF
HOST
SUPPLY
10µF1
R
GND
DIGITAL HOST
(MICROPROCESSOR/
FPGA)
CNV
3-WIRE/4-WIRE
INTERFACE
C
1SEE THE VOLTAGE REFERENCE INPUT SECTION FOR REFERENCE
2SPAN COMPRESSION MODE ENABLED.
3SEE TABLE 9 FOR RC FILTER AND AMPLIFIER SELECTION.
SELECTION. CREF IS USUALLY A 10µF CERAMIC CAPACITOR (X7R).
Figure 32. Typical Application Diagram with a Single Supply
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14957-010
3
Data Sheet
AD4003
V+ = +5V
REF
LDO
AMP
VCM = VREF/2
VCM = VREF /2
R4
1kΩ
R3
1kΩ
VREF
10kΩ
0
1.8V
4.096V
1.8V TO 5V
0.1µF 0.1µF
10kΩ
10µF
HOST
SUPPLY
V+
+IN
VOCM
–IN
SDO
IN–
3-WIRE/4-WIRE
INTERFACE
14957-011
0
DIGITAL HOST
(MICROPROCESSOR/
FPGA)
CNV
GND
V–
R1
1kΩ
VREF
SCK
AD4003
R
DIFFERENTIAL
AMPLIFIER
VIO
SDI
C
+OUT
0.1µF
VDD
IN+
C
VCM = VREF/2
VCM = VREF/2
REF
R
–OUT
R2
1kΩ
Figure 33. Typical Application Diagram with a Fully Differential Amplifier
V+ = +5V
REF
LDO
AMP
0V
R4
1kΩ
R3
1kΩ
+VREF
VCM = VREF /2
10kΩ
–VREF
4.096V
10kΩ
10µF
1.8V
0.1µF
0.1µF
1.8V TO 5V
HOST
SUPPLY
V+
+IN
–OUT
REF
R
C
VREF/2
VOCM
–IN
DIFFERENTIAL
AMPLIFIER
R
VIO
SDI
AD4003
C
+OUT
0.1µF
VDD
IN+
IN–
GND
SCK
SDO
DIGITAL HOST
(MICROPROCESSOR/
FPGA)
CNV
3-WIRE/4-WIRE
INTERFACE
V–
14957-012
R1
1kΩ
R2
1kΩ
Figure 34. Typical Application Diagram for Single-Ended to Differential Conversion with a Fully Differential Amplifier
ANALOG INPUTS
Figure 35 shows an equivalent circuit of the analog input
structure, including the overvoltage clamp of the AD4003.
Input Overvoltage Clamp Circuit
Most ADC analog inputs, IN+ and IN−, have no overvoltage
protection circuitry apart from ESD protection diodes. During
an overvoltage event, an ESD protection diode from an analog
input (IN+ or IN−) pin to REF forward biases and shorts the
input pin to REF, potentially overloading the reference or causing
damage to the device. The AD4003 internal overvoltage clamp
circuit with a larger external resistor (REXT = 200 Ω) eliminates
the need for external protection diodes and protects the ADC
inputs against dc overvoltages.
In applications where the amplifier rails are greater than VREF
and less than ground, it is possible for the output to exceed the
input voltage range of the device. In this case, the AD4003
internal voltage clamp circuit ensures that the voltage on the
input pin does not exceed VREF + 0.4 V and prevents damage to
the device by clamping the input voltage in a safe operating range
and avoiding disturbance of the reference; this is particularly
important for systems that share the reference among multiple
ADCs.
If the analog input exceeds the reference voltage by 0.4 V, the
internal clamp circuit turns on and the current flows through
the clamp into ground, preventing the input from rising further
and potentially causing damage to the device. The clamp turns
on before D1 (see Figure 35) and can sink up to 50 mA of current.
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AD4003
Data Sheet
When the clamp is active, it sets the OV clamp flag bit in the
register that can be read back (see Table 14), which is a sticky bit
that must be read to be cleared. The status of the clamp can also
be checked in the status bits using an overvoltage clamp flag
(see Table 15). The clamp circuit does not dissipate static power
in the off state. Note that the clamp cannot sustain the
overvoltage condition for an indefinite time.
The external RC filter is usually present at the ADC input to band
limit the input signal. During an overvoltage event, excessive
voltage is dropped across REXT and REXT becomes part of a
protection circuit. The REXT value can vary from 200 Ω to 20 kΩ
for 15 V protection. The CEXT value can be as low as 100 pF for
correct operation of the clamp. See Table 1 for input overvoltage
clamp specifications.
REF
D1
VIN
REXT
RIN CIN
IN+/IN–
CEXT
CPIN
D2
CLAMP
14957-013
0V TO 15V
GND
Figure 35. Equivalent Analog Input Circuit
Differential Input Considerations
The analog input structure allows the sampling of the true
differential signal between IN+ and IN−. By using these differential
inputs, signals common to both inputs are rejected. Figure 36
shows the common-mode rejection capability of the AD4003
over frequency. It is important to note that the differential input
signals must be truly antiphase in nature, 180° out of phase, which
is required to keep the common-mode voltage of the input
signal within the specified range around VREF/2 shown in Table 1.
72
71
CMRR (dB)
70
Switched Capacitor Input
During the acquisition phase, the impedance of the analog
inputs (IN+ or IN−) can be modeled as a parallel combination
of Capacitor CPIN and the network formed by the series connection
of RIN and CIN. CPIN is primarily the pin capacitance. RIN is typically
400 Ω and is a lumped component composed of serial resistors
and the on resistance of the switches. CIN is typically 40 pF and
is mainly the ADC sampling capacitor.
During the conversion phase, where the switches are open, the
input impedance is limited to CPIN. RIN and CIN make a singlepole, low-pass filter that reduces undesirable aliasing effects and
limits noise.
RC Filter Values
The value of the RC filter and driving amplifier can be selected
depending on the input signal bandwidth of interest at the full
2 MSPS throughput. Lower input signal bandwidth means that
the RC cutoff can be lower, thereby reducing noise into the
converter. For optimum performance at various throughputs,
use the recommended RC values (200 Ω, 180 pF) and the
ADA4807-1.
The RC values in Table 10 are chosen for ease of drive considerations and also greater ADC input protection. The combination
of a large R value (200 Ω) and small C value result in a reduced
dynamic load for the amplifier to drive. The smaller value of C
means less stability/ phase margin concerns with the amplifier.
The large value of R limits the current into the ADC input when
the amplifier output exceeds the ADC input range.
Table 10. RC Filter and Amplifier Selection for Various
Input Bandwidths
Input Signal
Bandwidth
(kHz)