LTC2232/LTC2233
10-Bit,105Msps/
80Msps ADCs
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DESCRIPTIO
Sample Rate: 105Msps/80Msps
61dB SNR up to 140MHz Input
75dB SFDR up to 200MHz Input
775MHz Full Power Bandwidth S/H
Single 3.3V Supply
Low Power Dissipation: 475mW/366mW
Selectable Input Ranges: ±0.5V or ±1V
No Missing Codes
Optional Clock Duty Cycle Stabilizer
Shutdown and Nap Modes
Data Ready Output Clock
Pin Compatible Family
135Msps: LTC2224 (12-Bit), LTC2234 (10-Bit)
105Msps: LTC2222 (12-Bit), LTC2232 (10-Bit)
80Msps: LTC2223 (12-Bit), LTC2233 (10-Bit)
48-Pin 7mm x 7mm QFN Package
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APPLICATIO S
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Wireless and Wired Broadband Communication
Cable Head-End Systems
Power Amplifier Linearization
Communications Test Equipment
The LTC®2232 and LTC2233 are 105Msps/80Msps, sampling 10-bit A/D converters designed for digitizing high
frequency, wide dynamic range signals. The LTC2232/
LTC2233 are perfect for demanding communications
applications with AC performance that includes 61dB SNR
and 75dB spurious free dynamic range for signals
up to 200MHz. Ultralow jitter of 0.15psRMS allows
undersampling of IF frequencies with excellent noise
performance.
DC specs include ±0.15LSB INL (typ), ±0.1LSB DNL (typ)
and ±0.8LSB INL, ±0.6LSB DNL over temperature. The
transition noise is a low 0.12LSBRMS.
A separate output power supply allows the outputs to drive
0.5V to 3.6V logic.
The ENC+ and ENC – inputs may be driven differentially or
single ended with a sine wave, PECL, LVDS, TTL, or CMOS
inputs. An optional clock duty cycle stabilizer allows high
performance at full speed for a wide range of clock duty
cycles.
, LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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TYPICAL APPLICATIO
3.3V
VDD
REFH
REFL
SFDR vs Input Frequency
0.5V
TO 3.6V
FLEXIBLE
REFERENCE
90
85
4th OR HIGHER
OVDD
ANALOG
INPUT
INPUT
S/H
–
10-BIT
PIPELINED
ADC CORE
CORRECTION
LOGIC
D9
•
•
•
D0
OUTPUT
DRIVERS
SFDR (dBFS)
+
80
75
70
2nd OR 3rd
65
60
OGND
CLOCK/DUTY
CYCLE
CONTROL
55
50
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
INPUT FREQUENCY (MHz) 22323 TA01b
22323 TA01
ENCODE INPUT
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LTC2232/LTC2233
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ABSOLUTE
AXI U RATI GS
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PACKAGE/ORDER I FOR ATIO
OVDD = VDD (Notes 1, 2)
TOP VIEW
48 GND
47 VDD
46 VDD
45 GND
44 VCM
43 SENSE
42 MODE
41 OF
40 D9
39 D8
38 OGND
37 OVDD
Supply Voltage (VDD) ................................................. 4V
Digital Output Ground Voltage (OGND) ....... –0.3V to 1V
Analog Input Voltage (Note 3) ..... –0.3V to (VDD + 0.3V)
Digital Input Voltage .................... –0.3V to (VDD + 0.3V)
Digital Output Voltage ............... –0.3V to (OVDD + 0.3V)
Power Dissipation ............................................ 1500mW
Operating Temperature Range
LTC2232C, LTC2233C ............................. 0°C to 70°C
LTC2232I, LTC2233I ...........................–40°C to 85°C
Storage Temperature Range ..................–65°C to 125°C
AIN+ 1
AIN– 2
REFHA 3
REFHA 4
REFLB 5
REFLB 6
REFHB 7
REFHB 8
REFLA 9
REFLA 10
VDD 11
VDD 12
36 D7
35 D6
34 D5
33 OVDD
32 OGND
31 D4
30 D3
29 D2
28 OVDD
27 OGND
26 D1
25 D0
GND 13
VDD 14
GND 15
ENC + 16
ENC – 17
SHDN 18
OE 19
CLOCKOUT 20
NC 21
OGND 22
OVDD 23
NC 24
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UK PACKAGE
48-LEAD (7mm × 7mm) PLASTIC QFN
EXPOSED PAD IS GND (PIN 49),
MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB
TJMAX = 125°C, θJA = 29°C/W
ORDER PART
NUMBER
UK PART
MARKING*
LTC2232CUK
LTC2232IUK
LTC2233CUK
LTC2233IUK
LTC2232UK
LTC2232UK
LTC2233UK
LTC2233UK
Order Options Tape and Reel: Add #TR
Lead Free: Add #PBF Lead Free Tape and Reel: Add #TRPBF
Lead Free Part Marking: http://www.linear.com/leadfree/
*The temperature grade is identified by a label on the shipping container.
Consult LTC Marketing for parts specified with wider operating temperature ranges.
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CO VERTER CHARACTERISTICS
The ● denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating
temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. (Note 4)
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
●
10
Integral Linearity Error (Note 5)
Differential Analog Input
●
–0.8
±0.15
0.8
LSB
Differential Linearity Error
Differential Analog Input
●
–0.6
±0.1
0.6
LSB
Resolution (No Missing Codes)
Bits
Integral Linearity Error (Note 5)
Single-Ended Analog Input
±0.5
LSB
Differential Linearity Error
Single-Ended Analog Input
±0.1
LSB
Offset Error (Note 6)
Gain Error
External Reference
Offset Drift
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–37
±5
37
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–2.5
±0.5
2.5
mV
%FS
±10
µV/C
Full-Scale Drift
Internal Reference
External Reference
±30
±15
ppm/C
ppm/C
Transition Noise
SENSE = 1V
0.12
LSBRMS
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LTC2232/LTC2233
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A ALOG I PUT
The ● denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating temperature range, otherwise
specifications are at TA = 25°C. (Note 4)
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
VIN
Analog Input Range (AIN+ – AIN–)
3.1V < VDD < 3.5V
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VIN, CM
Analog Input Common Mode (AIN+
Differential Input
Single Ended Input (Note 7)
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●
1
0.5
IIN
Analog Input Leakage Current
0 < AIN+, AIN– < VDD
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ISENSE
SENSE Input Leakage
0V < SENSE < 1V
●
IMODE
MODE Pin Pull-Down Current to GND
+ AIN–)/2
Full Power Bandwidth
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
±0.5 to ±1
1.6
1.6
V
1.9
2.1
V
V
–1
1
µA
–1
1
µA
Figure 8 Test Circuit
10
µA
775
MHz
tAP
Sample and Hold Acquisition Delay Time
0
tJITTER
Sample and Hold Acquisition Delay Time Jitter
0.15
CMRR
Analog Input Common Mode Rejection Ratio
80
ns
psRMS
dB
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DY A IC ACCURACY
The ● denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating temperature range,
otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. AIN = –1dBFS. (Note 4)
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
SNR
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
30MHz Input (1V Range)
30MHz Input (2V Range)
SFDR
SFDR
S/(N+D)
Spurious Free Dynamic Range
Spurious Free Dynamic Range
4th Harmonic or Higher
Signal-to-Noise Plus
Distortion Ratio
Intermodulation Distortion
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60.4
LTC2232
TYP
MAX
59.8
61.3
MIN
60.4
LTC2233
TYP
MAX
UNITS
59.9
61.3
dB
dB
70MHz Input (1V Range)
70MHz Input (2V Range)
59.8
61.2
59.8
61.3
dB
dB
140MHz Input (1V Range)
140MHz Input (2V Range)
59.8
61.2
59.8
61.2
dB
dB
250MHz Input (1V Range)
250MHz Input (2V Range)
59.6
61.1
59.7
61.2
dB
dB
80
78
dB
dB
30MHz Input (1V Range)
30MHz Input (2V Range)
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69
80
78
69
70MHz Input (1V Range)
70MHz Input (2V Range)
80
78
80
78
dB
dB
140MHz Input (1V Range)
140MHz Input (2V Range)
78
78
78
78
dB
dB
250MHz Input (1V Range)
250MHz Input (2V Range)
71
70
73
72
dB
dB
30MHz Input (1V Range)
30MHz Input (2V Range)
86
86
86
86
dB
dB
70MHz Input (1V Range)
70MHz Input (2V Range)
86
86
86
86
dB
dB
140MHz Input (1V Range)
140MHz Input (2V Range)
86
86
86
86
dB
dB
250MHz Input (1V Range)
250MHz Input (2V Range)
86
86
86
86
dB
dB
59.9
61.3
dB
dB
59.8
61.2
59.8
61.2
dB
dB
81
81
dBc
30MHz Input (1V Range)
30MHz Input (2V Range)
70MHz Input (1V Range)
70MHz Input (2V Range)
IMD
MIN
fIN1 = 138MHz, fIN2 = 140MHz
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60.2
59.8
61.3
60.2
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LTC2232/LTC2233
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I TER AL REFERE CE CHARACTERISTICS
(Note 4)
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
VCM Output Voltage
IOUT = 0
1.570
1.600
1.630
±25
VCM Output Tempco
UNITS
V
ppm/°C
VCM Line Regulation
3.1V < VDD < 3.5V
3
mV/V
VCM Output Resistance
–1mA < IOUT < 1mA
4
Ω
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DIGITAL I PUTS A D DIGITAL OUTPUTS
The ● denotes the specifications which apply over the
full operating temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. (Note 4)
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
2.5
V
V
ENCODE INPUTS (ENC +, ENC –)
VID
Differential Input Voltage
VICM
Common Mode Input Voltage
RIN
Input Resistance
CIN
Input Capacitance
●
Internally Set
Externally Set (Note 7)
●
0.2
1.1
(Note 7)
V
1.6
1.6
6
kΩ
3
pF
LOGIC INPUTS (OE, SHDN)
VIH
High Level Input Voltage
VDD = 3.3V
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VIL
Low Level Input Voltage
VDD = 3.3V
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IIN
Input Current
VIN = 0V to VDD
●
CIN
Input Capacitance
(Note 7)
2
V
–10
0.8
V
10
µA
3
pF
LOGIC OUTPUTS
OVDD = 3.3V
COZ
Hi-Z Output Capacitance
OE = High (Note 7)
3
pF
ISOURCE
Output Source Current
VOUT = 0V
50
mA
ISINK
Output Sink Current
VOUT = 3.3V
50
mA
VOH
High Level Output Voltage
IO = –10µA
IO = –200µA
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IO = 10µA
IO = 1.6mA
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VOL
Low Level Output Voltage
3.1
3.295
3.29
0.005
0.09
V
V
0.4
V
V
OVDD = 2.5V
VOH
High Level Output Voltage
IO = –200µA
2.49
V
VOL
Low Level Output Voltage
IO = 1.6mA
0.09
V
VOH
High Level Output Voltage
IO = –200µA
1.79
V
VOL
Low Level Output Voltage
IO = 1.6mA
0.09
V
OVDD = 1.8V
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LTC2232/LTC2233
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POWER REQUIRE E TS
The ● denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating temperature
range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. (Note 9)
CONDITIONS
MIN
LTC2232
TYP
MAX
PARAMETER
VDD
Analog Supply Voltage
●
3.1
OVDD
Output Supply Voltage
●
0.5
IVDD
Analog Supply Current
●
PDISS
Power Dissipation
●
475
PSHDN
Shutdown Power
SHDN = H, OE = H, No CLK
2
2
mW
PNAP
Nap Mode Power
SHDN = H, OE = L, No CLK
35
35
mW
3.3
MIN
LTC2233
TYP
MAX
SYMBOL
3.3
UNITS
3.5
3.1
3.5
V
3.3
3.6
0.5
3.3
3.6
V
144
162
111
123
mA
535
366
406
mW
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TI I G CHARACTERISTICS
The ● denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating temperature
range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. (Note 4)
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
fS
Sampling Frequency
tL
ENC Low Time (Note 8)
tH
ENC High Time (Note 8)
tAP
Sample-and-Hold Aperture Delay
tD
tC
tOE
CONDITIONS
MIN
●
1
Duty Cycle Stabilizer Off
Duty Cycle Stabilizer On
●
●
4.5
3
Duty Cycle Stabilizer Off
Duty Cycle Stabilizer On
●
●
ENC to DATA Delay
(Note 7)
ENC to CLOCKOUT Delay
LTC2232
TYP
MAX
MIN
105
1
4.76
4.76
500
500
5.9
3
4.5
3
4.76
4.76
500
500
●
1.3
2.1
(Note 7)
●
1.3
DATA to CLOCKOUT Skew
(tC - tD) (Note 7)
●
– 0.6
Output Enable Delay
(Note 7)
●
Note 1: Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings
may cause permanent damage to the device. Exposure to any Absolute
Maximum Rating condition for extended periods may affect device
reliability and lifetime.
Note 2: All voltage values are with respect to ground with GND and OGND
wired together (unless otherwise noted).
Note 3: When these pin voltages are taken below GND or above VDD, they will
be clamped by internal diodes. This product can handle input currents of
greater than 100mA below GND or above VDD without latchup.
Note 4: VDD = 3.3V, fSAMPLE = 105MHz (LTC2232) or 80MHz (LTC2233),
differential ENC+/ENC– = 2VP-P sine wave, input range = 2VP-P with differential
drive, unless otherwise noted.
UNITS
80
MHz
6.25
6.25
500
500
ns
ns
5.9
3
6.25
6.25
500
500
ns
ns
4
1.3
2.1
4
ns
2.1
4
1.3
2.1
4
ns
0
0.6
–0.6
0
0.6
ns
5
10
5
10
ns
0
Pipeline Latency
LTC2233
TYP
MAX
5
0
5
ns
Cycles
Note 5: Integral nonlinearity is defined as the deviation of a code from a
straight line passing through the actual endpoints of the transfer curve. The
deviation is measured from the center of the quantization band.
Note 6: Offset error is the offset voltage measured from –0.5 LSB when the
output code flickers between 00 0000 0000 and 11 1111 1111 in 2’s
complement output mode.
Note 7: Guaranteed by design, not subject to test.
Note 8: Recommended operating conditions.
Note 9: VDD = 3.3V, fSAMPLE = 105MHz (LTC2232) or 80MHz (LTC2233),
differential ENC+/ENC– = 2VP-P sine wave, input range = 1VP-P with differential
drive.
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LTC2232: SNR vs Input Frequency,
–1dB, 2V Range
LTC2232: DNL, 2V Range
1.0
65
0.8
0.8
64
0.6
0.6
63
0.4
0.4
62
0.2
0
– 0.2
SNR (dBFS)
1.0
ERROR (LSB)
ERROR (LSB)
LTC2232: INL, 2V Range
0.2
0
– 0.2
61
60
59
– 0.4
– 0.4
58
– 0.6
– 0.6
57
– 0.8
– 0.8
56
– 1.0
– 1.0
256
0
768
512
OUTPUT CODE
1024
256
0
2232 G01
LTC2232: SNR vs Input Frequency,
–1dB, 1V Range
768
512
OUTPUT CODE
55
1024
LTC2232: SFDR (HD2 and HD3) vs
Input Frequency, –1dB, 2V Range
100
200
300
400
500
600
2232 G03
INPUT FREQUENCY (MHz)
LTC2232: SFDR (HD2 and HD3) vs
Input Frequency, –1dB, 1V Range
65
90
90
64
85
85
80
80
75
75
63
0
2232 G02
61
60
59
58
SFDR (dBFS)
SFDR (dBFS)
SNR (dBFS)
62
70
65
70
65
60
60
55
55
57
56
55
0
100
50
300
400
500
600
200
2232 G04
INPUT FREQUENCY (MHz)
100
50
200
300
400
500
600
2232 G05
INPUT FREQUENCY (MHz)
90
85
85
85
80
80
80
75
75
65
70
65
60
60
55
55
50
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
2232 G07
INPUT FREQUENCY (MHz)
SFDR AND SNR (dBFS)
90
70
50
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
2232 G06
INPUT FREQUENCY (MHz)
LTC2232: SFDR and SNR vs
Sample Rate, 2V Range,
fIN = 30MHz, –1dB
LTC2232: SFDR (HD4+) vs Input
Frequency, –1dB, 1V Range
SFDR (dBFS)
SFDR (dBFS)
LTC2232: SFDR (HD4+) vs Input
Frequency, –1dB, 2V Range
0
SFDR
75
70
65
SNR
60
55
50
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
2232 G08
INPUT FREQUENCY (MHz)
0
20
40
60
80
100
SAMPLE RATE (Msps)
120
2232 G09
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LTC2232: SFDR and SNR vs
Sample Rate, 1V Range,
fIN = 30MHz, –1dB
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LTC2232: IOVDD vs Sample Rate,
5MHz Sine Wave Input,
–1dB, OVDD = 1.8V
LTC2232: IVDD vs Sample Rate,
5MHz Sine Wave Input, –1dB
160
85
10
SFDR
150
70
130
1V RANGE
SNR
4
20
0
40
60
2
110
80
100
SAMPLE RATE (Msps)
100
120
0
20
2232 G10
LTC2232: SFDR vs Input Level,
f IN = 70MHz, 2V Range
60
80
40
SAMPLE RATE (Msps)
100
0
120
0
– 10
– 10
– 20
– 20
– 30
– 30
– 40
– 40
AMPLITUDE (dB)
dBc
50
40
30
– 50
– 60
– 70
– 80
– 40
–30
– 20
– 10
INPUT LEVEL (dBFS)
– 80
– 90
– 110
– 110
0
5
2232 G13
LTC2232: 8192 Point FFT,
f IN = 30MHz, –1dB, 2V Range
10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
2232 G14
FREQUENCY (MHz)
– 120
– 20
– 20
– 20
– 30
– 30
– 30
– 40
– 40
– 40
– 70
– 80
AMPLITUDE (dB)
0
– 10
AMPLITUDE (dB)
0
– 10
– 50
– 60
– 70
– 80
– 60
– 70
– 80
– 90
– 90
– 100
– 100
– 100
– 110
– 110
– 110
– 120
– 120
5
10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
2232 G16
FREQUENCY (MHz)
0
5
10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
2232 G17
FREQUENCY (MHz)
10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
2232 G15
FREQUENCY (MHz)
– 50
– 90
0
5
LTC2232: 8192 Point FFT,
f IN = 70MHz, –1dB, 2V Range
0
– 60
0
LTC2232: 8192 Point FFT,
f IN = 30MHz, –1dB, 1V Range
– 10
– 50
120
2232 G12
– 70
– 100
0
100
– 60
– 100
– 120
0
– 50
40
60
80
SAMPLE RATE (Msps)
– 50
– 90
20
10
AMPLITUDE (dB)
0
80
60
20
LTC2232: 8192 Point FFT,
f IN = 5MHz, –1dB,1V Range
90
dBFS
0
2232 G11
LTC2232: 8192 Point FFT,
f IN = 5MHz, –1dB, 2V Range
70
SFDR (dBc AND dBFS)
6
120
65
55
IOVDD (mA)
140
75
60
AMPLITUDE (dB)
8
2V RANGE
IVDD (mA)
SFDR AND SNR (dBFS)
80
– 120
0
5
10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
2232 G18
FREQUENCY (MHz)
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LTC2232: 8192 Point FFT,
f IN = 140MHz, –1dB, 2V Range
LTC2232: 8192 Point FFT,
f IN = 140MHz, –1dB, 1V Range
0
0
–10
–10
–20
–20
–20
–30
–30
–30
–40
–40
–40
–50
–60
–70
–80
AMPLITUDE (dB)
0
–10
AMPLITUDE (dB)
AMPLITUDE (dB)
LTC2232: 8192 Point FFT,
f IN = 70MHz, –1dB, 1V Range
–50
–60
–70
–80
–50
–60
–70
–80
–90
–90
–90
–100
–100
–100
–110
–110
–110
–120
–120
0
5
10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
2232 G19
FREQUENCY (MHz)
5
–120
10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
2232 G20
FREQUENCY (MHz)
LTC2232: 8192 Point FFT,
f IN = 250MHz, –1dB, 1V Range
LTC2232: 8192 Point FFT,
f IN = 250MHz, –1dB, 2V Range
0
0
–10
–10
–20
–20
–20
–30
–30
–30
–40
–40
–40
–60
–70
–80
AMPLITUDE (dB)
0
–50
–50
–60
–70
–80
–70
–80
–90
–100
–100
–100
–110
–110
–110
–120
–120
0
–10
–20
–20
–30
–30
–40
–40
AMPLITUDE (dB)
AMPLITUDE (dB)
0
–10
–60
–70
–80
10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
2232 G24
FREQUENCY (MHz)
LTC2232: Shorted Input Noise
Histogram
131071
100000
80000
60000
–80
–100
–110
–110
10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
2232 G25
FREQUENCY (MHz)
5
120000
–70
–100
5
0
140000
–60
–90
0
–120
10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
2232 G23
FREQUENCY (MHz)
–50
–90
–120
5
LTC2232: 8192 Point 2-Tone FFT,
f IN = 138MHz and 140MHz, –7dB
Each, 1V Range
LTC2232: 8192 Point 2-Tone FFT,
f IN = 68MHz and 70MHz, –7dB
Each, 2V Range
–50
0
COUNT
10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
2232 G22
FREQUENCY (MHz)
10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
2232 G21
FREQUENCY (MHz)
–60
–90
5
5
–50
–90
0
0
LTC2232: 8192 Point FFT,
f IN = 500MHz, –6dB, 1V Range
–10
AMPLITUDE (dB)
AMPLITUDE (dB)
0
–120
40000
20000
0
0
5
10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
2232 G26
FREQUENCY (MHz)
1
0
510
511
CODE
512
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LTC2233: SNR vs Input Frequency,
–1dB, 2V Range
LTC2233: DNL, 2V Range
1.0
65
0.8
0.8
64
0.6
0.6
63
0.4
0.4
62
0.2
0
–0.2
SNR (dBFS)
1.0
ERROR (LSB)
ERROR (LSB)
LTC2233: INL, 2V Range
0.2
0
–0.2
61
60
59
–0.4
–0.4
58
–0.6
–0.6
57
–0.8
–0.8
56
–1.0
–1.0
256
0
768
512
OUTPUT CODE
1024
256
0
2232 G01
768
512
OUTPUT CODE
55
1024
65
90
90
64
85
85
80
80
75
75
63
100
300
400
500
600
200
2232 G03
INPUT FREQUENCY (MHz)
LTC2233: SFDR (HD2 and HD3) vs
Input Frequency, –1dB, 1V Range
LTC2233: SFDR (HD2 and HD3) vs
Input Frequency, –1dB, 2V Range
LTC2233: SNR vs Input Frequency,
–1dB, 1V Range
0
2232 G02
61
60
59
58
SFDR (dBFS)
SFDR (dBFS)
SNR (dBFS)
62
70
65
70
65
60
60
55
55
57
56
55
0
100
50
300
400
500
600
200
2232 G04
INPUT FREQUENCY (MHz)
100
50
200
300
400
500
600
2232 G05
INPUT FREQUENCY (MHz)
90
85
85
85
80
80
80
75
75
65
70
65
60
60
55
55
50
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
2232 G07
INPUT FREQUENCY (MHz)
SFDR AND SNR (dBFS)
90
70
50
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
2232 G06
INPUT FREQUENCY (MHz)
LTC2233: SFDR and SNR vs
Sample Rate, 2V Range,
fIN = 30MHz, –1dB
LTC2233: SFDR (HD4+) vs Input
Frequency, –1dB, 1V Range
SFDR (dBFS)
SFDR (dBFS)
LTC2233: SFDR (HD4+) vs Input
Frequency, –1dB, 2V Range
0
SFDR
75
70
65
SNR
60
55
50
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
2232 G08
INPUT FREQUENCY (MHz)
0
20
40
60
80
100
SAMPLE RATE (Msps)
120
2232 G09
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LTC2233: SFDR and SNR vs
Sample Rate, 1V Range,
fIN = 30MHz, –1dB
LTC2233: IOVDD vs Sample Rate,
5MHz Sine Wave Input,
–1dB, OVDD = 1.8V
LTC2233: IVDD vs Sample Rate,
5MHz Sine Wave Input, –1dB
85
8
130
SFDR
80
6
70
65
IOVDD (mA)
2V RANGE
IVDD (mA)
SFDR AND SNR (dBFS)
120
75
110
1V RANGE
100
4
SNR
60
2
90
55
50
80
0
40
60
80
SAMPLE RATE (Msps)
20
20
0
100
60
80
40
SAMPLE RATE (Msps)
2233 G10
0
–10
–10
–20
–20
–30
–30
–40
–40
dBFS
AMPLITUDE (dB)
40
30
–60
–70
–80
–40
–30
–20
–10
INPUT LEVEL (dBFS)
–60
–70
–80
–90
–100
–100
–110
–110
–120
0
–50
–50
–90
20
10
–50
0
0
5
10
2233 G13
LTC2233: 8192 Point FFT,
f IN = 30MHz, –1dB, 2V Range
15 20 25 30
FREQUENCY (MHz)
35
40
–120
LTC2233: 8192 Point FFT,
f IN = 30MHz, –1dB, 1V Range
0
0
–10
–10
–20
–20
–20
–30
–30
–30
–40
–40
–40
AMPLITUDE (dB)
0
–60
–70
–80
–50
–60
–70
–80
–90
–100
–110
–110
–110
–120
–120
35
40
2233 G16
0
5
10
15 20 25 30
FREQUENCY (MHz)
40
2233 G15
–80
–100
15 20 25 30
FREQUENCY (MHz)
35
–70
–100
10
15 20 25 30
FREQUENCY (MHz)
–60
–90
5
10
–50
–90
0
5
LTC2233: 8192 Point FFT,
f IN = 70MHz, –1dB, 2V Range
–10
–50
0
2233 G14
AMPLITUDE (dB)
SFDR (dBc AND dBFS)
70
AMPLITUDE (dB)
0
80
50
100
LTC2233: 8192 Point FFT,
f IN = 5MHz, –1dB, 1V Range
90
dBc
60
80
40
SAMPLE RATE (Msps)
2233 G12
LTC2233: 8192 Point FFT,
f IN = 5MHz, –1dB, 2V Range
60
20
0
2233 G11
LTC2233: SFDR vs Input Level,
f IN = 70MHz, 2V Range
AMPLITUDE (dB)
0
100
35
40
2233 G17
–120
0
5
10
15 20 25 30
FREQUENCY (MHz)
35
40
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LTC2233: 8192 Point FFT,
f IN = 140MHz, –1dB, 2V Range
LTC2233: 8192 Point FFT,
f IN = 140MHz, –1dB, 1V Range
0
0
–10
–10
–20
–20
–20
–30
–30
–30
–40
–40
–40
–50
–60
–70
–80
AMPLITUDE (dB)
0
–10
AMPLITUDE (dB)
AMPLITUDE (dB)
LTC2233: 8192 Point FFT,
f IN = 70MHz, –1dB, 1V Range
–50
–60
–70
–80
–50
–60
–70
–80
–90
–90
–90
–100
–100
–100
–110
–110
–110
–120
–120
0
5
10
15 20 25 30
FREQUENCY (MHz)
35
40
5
10
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LTC2233: 8192 Point FFT,
f IN = 250MHz, –1dB, 2V Range
15 20 25 30
FREQUENCY (MHz)
35
–120
40
0
0
–10
–10
–20
–20
–20
–30
–30
–30
–40
–40
–40
–70
–80
AMPLITUDE (dB)
0
–60
–50
–60
–70
–80
–80
–90
–100
–100
–110
–110
–110
–120
–120
35
40
0
–10
–20
–20
–30
–30
–40
–40
AMPLITUDE (dB)
AMPLITUDE (dB)
0
–50
–60
–70
–80
–100
–110
–120
–120
40
0
10
5
2233 G23
15 20 25 30
FREQUENCY (MHz)
35
40
2233 G24
LTC2233: Shorted Input Noise
Histogram
140000
131071
120000
100000
–80
–110
2233 G25
–120
40
–70
–100
35
35
–60
–90
15 20 25 30
FREQUENCY (MHz)
15 20 25 30
FREQUENCY (MHz)
–50
–90
10
10
LTC2233: 8192 Point 2-Tone FFT,
f IN = 138MHz and 140MHz, –7dB
Each, 1V Range
–10
5
5
2233 G22
LTC2233: 8192 Point 2-Tone FFT,
f IN = 68MHz and 70MHz, –7dB
Each, 2V Range
0
0
COUNT
15 20 25 30
FREQUENCY (MHz)
40
2233 G21
–70
–100
10
35
–60
–90
5
15 20 25 30
FREQUENCY (MHz)
–50
–90
0
10
5
LTC2233: 8192 Point FFT,
f IN = 500MHz, –6dB, 1V Range
–10
–50
0
2233 G20
LTC2233: 8192 Point FFT,
f IN = 250MHz, –1dB, 1V Range
AMPLITUDE (dB)
AMPLITUDE (dB)
0
80000
60000
40000
20000
0
1
0
0
5
10
15 20 25 30
FREQUENCY (MHz)
35
40
2233 G26
510
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2233 G27
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AIN+ (Pin 1): Positive Differential Analog Input.
AIN– (Pin 2): Negative Differential Analog Input.
REFHA (Pins 3, 4): ADC High Reference. Bypass to Pins
5, 6 with 0.1µF ceramic chip capacitor, to Pins 9, 10 with
a 2.2µF ceramic capacitor and to ground with a 1µF
ceramic capacitor.
REFLB (Pins 5, 6): ADC Low Reference. Bypass to Pins 5,
6 with 0.1µF ceramic chip capacitor. Do not connect to
Pins 9, 10.
REFHB (Pins 7, 8): ADC High Reference. Bypass to Pins
9, 10 with 0.1µF ceramic chip capacitor. Do not connect to
Pins 3, 4.
REFLA (Pins 9, 10): ADC Low Reference. Bypass to Pins
7, 8 with 0.1µF ceramic chip capacitor, to Pins 3, 4 with a
2.2µF ceramic capacitor and to ground with a 1µF ceramic
capacitor.
VDD (Pins 11, 12, 14, 46, 47): 3.3V Supply. Bypass to
GND with 0.1µF ceramic chip capacitors. Adjacent pins
can share a bypass capacitor.
GND (Pins 13, 15, 45, 48): ADC Power Ground.
ENC+ (Pin 16): Encode Input. The input is sampled on the
positive edge.
ENC– (Pin 17): Encode Complement Input. The input is
sampled on the negative edge. Bypass to ground with
0.1µF ceramic for single-ended ENCODE signal.
SHDN (Pin 18): Shutdown Mode Selection Pin. Connecting SHDN to GND and OE to GND results in normal
operation with the outputs enabled. Connecting SHDN to
GND and OE to VDD results in normal operation with the
outputs at high impedance. Connecting SHDN to VDD and
OE to GND results in nap mode with the outputs at high
impedance. Connecting SHDN to VDD and OE to VDD
results in sleep mode with the outputs at high impedance.
OE (Pin 19): Output Enable Pin. Refer to SHDN pin
function.
CLOCKOUT (Pin 20): Data Valid Output. Latch data on the
falling edge of CLKOUT.
NC (Pins 21, 24): Do not connect these pins.
D0 – D9 (Pins 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 34, 35, 36, 39, 40):
Digital Outputs. D9 is the MSB.
OGND (Pins 22, 27, 32, 38): Output Driver Ground.
OVDD (Pins 23, 28, 33, 37): Positive Supply for the
Output Drivers. Bypass to ground with 0.1µF ceramic chip
capacitors.
OF (Pin 41): Over/Under Flow Output. High when an over
or under flow has occurred.
MODE (Pin 42): Output Format and Clock Duty Cycle
Stabilizer Selection Pin. Connecting MODE to 0V selects
offset binary output format and turns the clock duty cycle
stabilizer off. Connecting MODE to 1/3 VDD selects offset
binary output format and turns the clock duty cycle stabilizer on. Connecting MODE to 2/3 VDD selects 2’s complement output format and turns the clock duty cycle stabilizer on. Connecting MODE to VDD selects 2’s complement
output format and turns the clock duty cycle stabilizer off.
SENSE (Pin 43): Reference Programming Pin. Connecting
SENSE to VCM selects the internal reference and a ±0.5V
input range. VDD selects the internal reference and a ±1V
input range. An external reference greater than 0.5V and
less than 1V applied to SENSE selects an input range of
±VSENSE. ±1V is the largest valid input range.
VCM (Pin 44): 1.6V Output and Input Common Mode Bias.
Bypass to ground with 2.2µF ceramic chip capacitor.
Exposed Pad (Pin 49): ADC Power Ground. The exposed
pad on the bottom of the package needs to be soldered to
ground.
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AIN–
VCM
INPUT
S/H
FIRST PIPELINED
ADC STAGE
THIRD PIPELINED
ADC STAGE
SECOND PIPELINED
ADC STAGE
FOURTH PIPELINED
ADC STAGE
1.6V
REFERENCE
2.2µF
SHIFT REGISTER
AND CORRECTION
RANGE
SELECT
REFH
SENSE
FIFTH PIPELINED
ADC STAGE
REFL
INTERNAL CLOCK SIGNALS
OVDD
REF
BUF
OF
DIFFERENTIAL
INPUT
LOW JITTER
CLOCK
DRIVER
DIFF
REF
AMP
CONTROL
LOGIC
•
•
•
OUTPUT
DRIVERS
D9
D0
CLKOUT
REFLB REFHA
2.2µF
0.1µF
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REFLA REFHB
OGND
+
ENC
–
ENC
M0DE SHDN
OE
0.1µF
1µF
1µF
Figure 1. Functional Block Diagram
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Timing Diagram
tAP
ANALOG
INPUT
N+4
N+2
N
N+3
N+1
tH
tL
ENC –
ENC +
tD
N–5
D0-D9, OF
N–4
N–3
N–2
N–1
tC
CLOCKOUT
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DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE
The signal-to-noise plus distortion ratio [S/(N + D)] is the
ratio between the RMS amplitude of the fundamental input
frequency and the RMS amplitude of all other frequency
components at the ADC output. The output is band limited
to frequencies above DC to below half the sampling
frequency.
If two pure sine waves of frequencies fa and fb are applied
to the ADC input, nonlinearities in the ADC transfer function can create distortion products at the sum and difference frequencies of mfa ± nfb, where m and n = 0, 1, 2, 3,
etc. The 3rd order intermodulation products are 2fa + fb,
2fb + fa, 2fa – fb and 2fb – fa. The intermodulation
distortion is defined as the ratio of the RMS value of either
input tone to the RMS value of the largest 3rd order
intermodulation product.
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Spurious Free Dynamic Range (SFDR)
The signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) is the ratio between the
RMS amplitude of the fundamental input frequency and
the RMS amplitude of all other frequency components
except the first five harmonics and DC.
Spurious free dynamic range is the peak harmonic or
spurious noise that is the largest spectral component
excluding the input signal and DC. This value is expressed
in decibels relative to the RMS value of a full scale input
signal.
Signal-to-Noise Plus Distortion Ratio
Total Harmonic Distortion
Total harmonic distortion is the ratio of the RMS sum of all
harmonics of the input signal to the fundamental itself. The
out-of-band harmonics alias into the frequency band
between DC and half the sampling frequency. THD is
expressed as:
2
2
2
2
THD = 20Log (√(V2 + V3 + V4 + . . . Vn )/V1)
where V1 is the RMS amplitude of the fundamental frequency and V2 through Vn are the amplitudes of the
second through nth harmonics. The THD calculated in this
data sheet uses all the harmonics up to the fifth.
Intermodulation Distortion
If the ADC input signal consists of more than one spectral
component, the ADC transfer function nonlinearity can
produce intermodulation distortion (IMD) in addition to
THD. IMD is the change in one sinusoidal input caused by
the presence of another sinusoidal input at a different
frequency.
Input Bandwidth
The input bandwidth is that input frequency at which the
amplitude of the reconstructed fundamental is reduced by
3dB for a full scale input signal.
Aperture Delay Time
The time from when a rising ENC+ equals the ENC– voltage
to the instant that the input signal is held by the sample and
hold circuit.
Aperture Delay Jitter
The variation in the aperture delay time from conversion to
conversion. This random variation will result in noise
when sampling an AC input. The signal to noise ratio due
to the jitter alone will be:
SNRJITTER = –20log (2π • fIN • tJITTER)
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CONVERTER OPERATION
As shown in Figure 1, the LTC2232/LTC2233 is a CMOS
pipelined multistep converter. The converter has five
pipelined ADC stages; a sampled analog input will result in
a digitized value five cycles later (see the Timing Diagram
section). For optimal AC performance the analog inputs
should be driven differentially. For cost sensitive applications, the analog inputs can be driven single-ended with
slightly worse harmonic distortion. The encode input is
differential for improved common mode noise immunity.
The LTC2232/LTC2233 has two phases of operation,
determined by the state of the differential ENC+/ENC– input
pins. For brevity, the text will refer to ENC+ greater than
ENC– as ENC high and ENC+ less than ENC– as ENC low.
Each pipelined stage shown in Figure 1 contains an ADC,
a reconstruction DAC and an interstage residue amplifier.
In operation, the ADC quantizes the input to the stage and
the quantized value is subtracted from the input by the
DAC to produce a residue. The residue is amplified and
output by the residue amplifier. Successive stages operate
out of phase so that when the odd stages are outputting
their residue, the even stages are acquiring that residue
and vice versa.
When ENC is low, the analog input is sampled differentially
directly onto the input sample-and-hold capacitors, inside
the “Input S/H” shown in the block diagram. At the instant
that ENC transitions from low to high, the sampled input
is held. While ENC is high, the held input voltage is
buffered by the S/H amplifier which drives the first pipelined
ADC stage. The first stage acquires the output of the S/H
during this high phase of ENC. When ENC goes back low,
the first stage produces its residue which is acquired by
the second stage. At the same time, the input S/H goes
back to acquiring the analog input. When ENC goes back
high, the second stage produces its residue which is
acquired by the third stage. An identical process is repeated for the third and fourth stages, resulting in a fourth
stage residue that is sent to the fifth stage ADC for final
evaluation.
Each ADC stage following the first has additional range to
accommodate flash and amplifier offset errors. Results
from all of the ADC stages are digitally synchronized such
that the results can be properly combined in the correction
logic before being sent to the output buffer.
SAMPLE/HOLD OPERATION AND INPUT DRIVE
Sample/Hold Operation
Figure 2 shows an equivalent circuit for the LTC2232/
LTC2233 CMOS differential sample-and-hold. The analog
inputs are connected to the sampling capacitors (CSAMPLE)
through NMOS transistors. The capacitors shown attached to each input (CPARASITIC) are the summation of all
other capacitance associated with each input.
LTC2232/LTC2233
VDD
AIN+
CSAMPLE
1.6pF
15
CPARASITIC
1pF
VDD
AIN–
CSAMPLE
1.6pF
15
CPARASITIC
1pF
VDD
1.6V
6k
ENC+
ENC–
6k
1.6V
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Figure 2. Equivalent Input Circuit
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During the sample phase when ENC is low, the transistors
connect the analog inputs to the sampling capacitors and
they charge to, and track the differential input voltage.
When ENC transitions from low to high, the sampled input
voltage is held on the sampling capacitors. During the hold
phase when ENC is high, the sampling capacitors are
disconnected from the input and the held voltage is passed
to the ADC core for processing. As ENC transitions from
high to low, the inputs are reconnected to the sampling
capacitors to acquire a new sample. Since the sampling
capacitors still hold the previous sample, a charging glitch
proportional to the change in voltage between samples will
be seen at this time. If the change between the last sample
and the new sample is small, the charging glitch seen at
the input will be small. If the input change is large, such as
the change seen with input frequencies near Nyquist, then
a larger charging glitch will be seen.
Single-Ended Input
For cost sensitive applications, the analog inputs can be
driven single-ended. With a single-ended input the harmonic distortion and INL will degrade, but the SNR and
DNL will remain unchanged. For a single-ended input, AIN+
should be driven with the input signal and AIN– should be
connected to 1.6V or VCM.
Common Mode Bias
For optimal performance the analog inputs should be
driven differentially. Each input should swing ±0.5V for
the 2V range or ±0.25V for the 1V range, around a
common mode voltage of 1.6V. The VCM output pin (Pin
44) may be used to provide the common mode bias level.
VCM can be tied directly to the center tap of a transformer
to set the DC input level or as a reference level to an op amp
differential driver circuit. The VCM pin must be bypassed to
ground close to the ADC with a 2.2µF or greater capacitor.
the sample-and-hold circuit will connect the 1.6pF sampling capacitor to the input pin and start the sampling
period. The sampling period ends when ENC rises, holding
the sampled input on the sampling capacitor. Ideally the
input circuitry should be fast enough to fully charge
the sampling capacitor during the sampling period
1/(2FENCODE); however, this is not always possible and the
incomplete settling may degrade the SFDR. The sampling
glitch has been designed to be as linear as possible to
minimize the effects of incomplete settling.
For the best performance, it is recommended to have a
source impedance of 100Ω or less for each input. The
source impedance should be matched for the differential
inputs. Poor matching will result in higher even order
harmonics, especially the second.
Input Drive Circuits
Figure 3 shows the LTC2232/LTC2233 being driven by an
RF transformer with a center tapped secondary. The
secondary center tap is DC biased with VCM, setting the
ADC input signal at its optimum DC level. Terminating on
the transformer secondary is desirable, as this provides a
common mode path for charging glitches caused by the
sample and hold. Figure 3 shows a 1:1 turns ratio transformer. Other turns ratios can be used if the source
impedance seen by the ADC does not exceed 100Ω for
each ADC input. A disadvantage of using a transformer is
the loss of low frequency response. Most small RF transformers have poor performance at frequencies below
1MHz.
VCM
2.2µF
0.1µF
ANALOG
INPUT
T1
1:1
25Ω
25Ω
AIN+
0.1µF
LTC2232/
LTC2233
12pF
Input Drive Impedance
As with all high performance, high speed ADCs, the
dynamic performance of the LTC2232/LTC2233 can be
influenced by the input drive circuitry, particularly the
second and third harmonics. Source impedance and input
reactance can influence SFDR. At the falling edge of ENC,
25Ω
25Ω
T1 = MA/COM ETC1-1T
RESISTORS, CAPACITORS
ARE 0402 PACKAGE SIZE
AIN–
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Figure 3. Single-Ended to Differential Conversion
Using a Transformer
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Figure 4 demonstrates the use of a differential amplifier to
convert a single ended input signal into a differential input
signal. The advantage of this method is that it provides low
frequency input response; however, the limited gain bandwidth of most op amps will limit the SFDR at high input
frequencies.
Figure 5 shows a single-ended input circuit. The impedance seen by the analog inputs should be matched. This
circuit is not recommended if low distortion is required.
The 25Ω resistors and 12pF capacitor on the analog inputs
serve two purposes: isolating the drive circuitry from the
sample-and-hold charging glitches and limiting the
wideband noise at the converter input. For input frequencies higher than 100MHz, the capacitor may need to be
decreased to prevent excessive signal loss.
For input frequencies above 100MHz the input circuits of
Figure 6, 7 and 8 are recommended. The balun transformer gives better high frequency response than a flux
coupled center tapped transformer. The coupling capacitors allow the analog inputs to be DC biased at 1.6V. In
Figure 8 the series inductors are impedance matching
elements that maximize the ADC bandwidth.
Reference Operation
Figure 9 shows the LTC2232/LTC2233 reference circuitry
consisting of a 1.6V bandgap reference, a difference
amplifier and switching and control circuit. The internal
voltage reference can be configured for two pin selectable
input ranges of 2V (±1V differential) or 1V (±0.5V differential). Tying the SENSE pin to VDD selects the 2V range;
typing the SENSE pin to VCM selects the 1V range.
The 1.6V bandgap reference serves two functions: its
output provides a DC bias point for setting the common
mode voltage of any external input circuitry; additionally,
the reference is used with a difference amplifier to generate the differential reference levels needed by the internal
ADC circuitry. An external bypass capacitor is required for
the 1.6V reference output, VCM. This provides a high
frequency low impedance path to ground for internal and
external circuitry.
The difference amplifier generates the high and low reference for the ADC. High speed switching circuits are
connected to these outputs and they must be externally
bypassed. Each output has four pins: two each of REFHA
and REFHB for the high reference and two each of REFLA
and REFLB for the low reference. The multiple output pins
are needed to reduce package inductance. Bypass capacitors must be connected as shown in Figure 9.
Other voltage ranges in between the pin selectable ranges
can be programmed with two external resistors as shown
in Figure 10. An external reference can be used by applying
its output directly or through a resistor divider to SENSE.
It is not recommended to drive the SENSE pin with a logic
device. The SENSE pin should be tied to the appropriate
level as close to the converter as possible. If the SENSE pin
is driven externally, it should be bypassed to ground as
close to the device as possible with a 1µF ceramic capacitor.
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VCM
VCM
2.2µF
HIGH SPEED
DIFFERENTIAL
25Ω
AMPLIFIER
ANALOG
INPUT
+
2.2µF
10k
0.1µF
AIN+
25Ω
ANALOG
INPUT
LTC2232/
LTC2233
+
CM
–
10k
12pF
–
25Ω
AMPLIFIER = LTC6600-20, AD8138, ETC.
AIN–
0.1µF
22323 F04
Figure 4. Differential Drive with an Amplifier
25Ω
0.1µF
T1
0.1µF
AIN+
2.2µF
0.1µF
LTC2232/
LTC2233
25Ω
0.1µF
LTC2232/
LTC2233
T1
0.1µF
12Ω
T1 = MA/COM ETC1-1-13
RESISTORS, CAPACITORS
ARE 0402 PACKAGE SIZE
AIN+
ANALOG
INPUT
8pF
25Ω
22323 F05
VCM
2.2µF
12Ω
AIN–
Figure 5. Single-Ended Drive
VCM
ANALOG
INPUT
LTC2232/
LTC2233
12pF
25Ω
0.1µF
AIN+
AIN–
22323 F06
Figure 6. Recommended Front End Circuit for Input
Frequencies Between 100MHz and 250MHz
25Ω
T1 = MA/COM ETC1-1-13
RESISTORS, CAPACITORS
ARE 0402 PACKAGE SIZE
AIN–
22323 F07
Figure 7. Recommended Front End Circuit for Input
Frequencies Between 250MHz and 500MHz
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VCM
LTC2232/LTC2233
2.2µF
0.1µF
AIN+
4.7nH
ANALOG
INPUT
25Ω
0.1µF
T1
VCM
1.6V
25Ω
1V
LTC2232/
LTC2233
4.7nH
AIN–
T1 = MA/COM ETC1-1-13
RESISTORS, CAPACITORS
ARE 0402 PACKAGE SIZE
INDUCTORS 0603 OR 0402
1.6V BANDGAP
REFERENCE
2.2µF
22323 F08
TIE TO VDD FOR 2V RANGE;
TIE TO VCM FOR 1V RANGE;
RANGE = 2 • VSENSE FOR
0.5V < VSENSE < 1V
1µF
0.5V
RANGE
DETECT
AND
CONTROL
2pF
0.1µF
4Ω
SENSE
REFLB
0.1µF
REFHA
BUFFER
INTERNAL ADC
HIGH REFERENCE
2.2µF
Figure 8. Recommended Front End Circuit for Input
Frequencies Above 500MHz
DIFF AMP
1µF
REFLA
1.6V
0.1µF
VCM
REFHB
INTERNAL ADC
LOW REFERENCE
2.2µF
22323 F09
12k
0.8V
12k
SENSE
LTC2232/
LTC2233
Figure 9. Equivalent Reference Circuit
1µF
22323 F10
Figure 10. 1.6V Range ADC
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Input Range
The input range can be set based on the application. The
2V input range will provide the best signal-to-noise performance while maintaining excellent SFDR. The 1V input
range will have better SFDR performance, but the SNR will
degrade by 1.5dB. See the Typical Performance Characteristics section.
Driving the Encode Inputs
The noise performance of the LTC2232/LTC2233 can
depend on the encode signal quality as much as on the
analog input. The ENC+/ENC– inputs are intended to be
driven differentially, primarily for noise immunity from
common mode noise sources. Each input is biased through
a 6k resistor to a 1.6V bias. The bias resistors set the DC
operating point for transformer coupled drive circuits and
can set the logic threshold for single-ended drive circuits.
Any noise present on the encode signal will result in
additional aperture jitter that will be RMS summed with the
inherent ADC aperture jitter.
LTC2232/LTC2233
VDD
TO INTERNAL
ADC CIRCUITS
VDD
1.6V BIAS
6k
ENC+
0.1µF
1:4
CLOCK
INPUT
VDD
50Ω
1.6V BIAS
6k
ENC–
22323 F11
Figure 11. Transformer Driven ENC+/ENC–
In applications where jitter is critical (high input frequencies) take the following into consideration:
1. Differential drive should be used.
2. Use as large an amplitude as possible; if transformer
coupled use a higher turns ratio to increase the amplitude.
3. If the ADC is clocked with a sinusoidal signal, filter the
encode signal to reduce wideband noise.
4. Balance the capacitance and series resistance at both
encode inputs so that any coupled noise will appear at both
inputs as common mode noise. The encode inputs have a
common mode range of 1.1V to 2.5V. Each input may be
driven from ground to VDD for single-ended drive.
Maximum and Minimum Encode Rates
The maximum encode rate for the LTC2232/LTC2233 is
105Msps (LTC2232) and 80Msps (LTC2233). For the ADC
to operate properly, the encode signal should have a 50%
(±5%) duty cycle. Each half cycle must have at least 4.5ns
(LTC2232) or 5.9ns (LTC2233) for the ADC internal circuitry to have enough settling time for proper operation.
Achieving a precise 50% duty cycle is easy with differential
sinusoidal drive using a transformer or using symmetric
differential logic such as PECL or LVDS.
An optional clock duty cycle stabilizer circuit can be used
if the input clock has a non 50% duty cycle. This circuit
uses the rising edge of the ENC+ pin to sample the analog
input. The falling edge of ENC+ is ignored and the internal
falling edge is generated by a phase-locked loop. The input
clock duty cycle can vary from 20% to 80% and the clock
duty cycle stabilizer will maintain a constant 50% internal
duty cycle. If the clock is turned off for a long period of
time, the duty cycle stabilizer circuit will require a hundred
clock cycles for the PLL to lock onto the input clock. To use
the clock duty cycle stabilizer, the MODE pin should be
connected to 1/3VDD or 2/3VDD using external resistors.
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The lower limit of the LTC2232/LTC2233 sample rate is
determined by droop of the sample-and-hold circuits. The
pipelined architecture of this ADC relies on storing analog
signals on small valued capacitors. Junction leakage will
discharge the capacitors. The specified minimum operating frequency for the LTC2232/LTC2233 is 1Msps.
DIGITAL OUTPUTS
Table 1 shows the relationship between the analog input
voltage, the digital data bits and the overflow bit.
Table 1. Output Codes vs Input Voltage
AIN+ – AIN–
(2V Range)
OF
D9 – D0
(Offset Binary)
D9 – D0
(2’s Complement)
>+1.000000V
+0.998047V
+0.996094V
1
0
0
11 1111 1111
11 1111 1111
11 1111 1110
01 1111 1111
01 1111 1111
01 1111 1110
+0.001953V
0.000000V
–0.001953V
–0.003906V
0
0
0
0
10 0000 0001
10 0000 0000
01 1111 1111
01 1111 1110
00 0000 0001
00 0000 0000
11 1111 1111
11 1111 1110
–0.998047V
–1.000000V