Evaluation Board User’s Guide for
ADC11C170: 11-Bit, 170 MSPS Analog to Digital Converter
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Analog Input
FIN < 150 MHz
Analog Input
FIN > 150 MHz
Analog Input
Network
ADC
PD
Jumper
Clock
Buffer
(Reverse
Side)
CLK_SEL/DF
Jumper
PLD
MODE
Jumper
INV
Jumper
SingleEnded
Clock
Input
FutureBus
Connector
5.0 V Power
Connector
Figure 1. ADC11C170 Evaluation Board Connector and Jumper Locations
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1.0 Introduction
The ADC11C170 Evaluation Board is designed to
support the ADC11C170 11-bit 170 Mega Sample Per
Second (MSPS) Analog to Digital Converter.
The ADC11C170 Evaluation Board comes in two
versions:
1. ADC11C170HFEB (high frequency version)
for input frequencies greater than 150 MHz.
2. ADC11C170LFEB (low frequency version) for
input frequencies less than 150 MHz.
The digital data from the ADC11C170 evaluation board
can be captured with a suitable instrument, such as a
logic analyzer, or with National Semiconductor’s
WaveVision data acquisition hardware and software
platform. The ADC11C170 evaluation board can be
connected to the data acquisition hardware through the
FutureBus connector (schematic reference designator
FB).
The ADC11C170 evaluation board is compatible with
National Semiconductor’s WaveVision 4.1a and higher
Digital Interface Board and associated WaveVision
software. Please note that the ADC11C170 evaluation
board is not compatible with the WaveVision 4.0 or 4.1
Digital Interface Boards.
The WaveVision hardware and software package
allows fast and easy data acquisition and analysis. The
WaveVision hardware connects to a host PC via a USB
cable and is fully configured and controlled by the latest
WaveVision software. The WaveVision software is
provided with the ADC11C170 evaluation kit. The
WaveVision 4.1a ADC evaluation hardware is available
through the National Semiconductor sales team (part
number DATAACQ13).
as well as Section 5.0 (Schematic) and Section 7.0 (Bill
of Materials) of this user’s guide.
3.0 Quick Start
The ADC11C170 evaluation board enables easy set up
for evaluating the performance of the ADC11C170.
If the WaveVision data acquisition and data analysis
system is to be used for capturing data, please follow
the Quick Start Guide in the WaveVision User’s Guide
to install the required software and to connect the
WaveVision Digital Interface Board to the PC. Please
note that the ADC11C170 evaluation board is only
compatible with National Semiconductor’s WaveVision
4.1a and higher Digital Interface boards.
3.1 Evaluation Board Jumper Positions
The ADC11C170 evaluation board jumpers should be
configured as follows. Please refer to Figure 1 for the
exact jumper locations.
1. J1 on the reverse of the board should be shorted.
2. The MODE jumper on the front of the board should
be shorted and the INV jumper should be left open.
See Section 4.4 for more detailed information
regarding the function of the MODE and INV
jumpers.
3. The PD jumper places the ADC11C170 into either
powerdown or sleep mode. Table 1 below shows
how to select between the power modes.
PD Jumper
Setting
Open
1-2
3-4
Normal Operation
Power-down
Sleep
Table 1. PD/Sleep Selection Table
3. CLK_SEL/DF pin jumpers select the output
data format (2’s complement or offset
binary) and clock mode (single-ended or
differential). Table 2 below shows how to
select between the clock modes and output
data formats.
Please note that the
ADC11C170 evaluation board is delivered
with the ADC11C170 clock input configured
for single-ended operation and Offset Binary
output data format (Jumper 7-8).
2.0 Board Assembly
Each evaluation board from the factory is configured for
single-ended clock operation and is populated with an
analog input network which has been optimized for one
of two analog input frequencies ranges:
1. ADC11C170HFEB (high frequency version)
for input frequencies greater than 150 MHz.
CLK_SEL/DF
Jumper
Setting
1-2
3-4
5-6
7-8*
2. ADC11C170LFEB (low frequency version) for
input frequencies less than 150 MHz.
Please refer to the input circuit configurations
described in the Analog Input Section (4.2) of this
guide.
Clock Mode
Output Data
Format
Differential
Differential
Single-Ended
Single-Ended
2’s Complement
Offset Binary
2’s Complement
Offset Binary
* As assembled from factory.
The location and description of the components on the
ADC11C170 evaluation board can be found in Figure 1
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Table 2. CLK_SEL/DF Selection Table
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3.2 Connecting Power and Signal Sources
1. To power the ADC11C170 evaluation board,
connect a 5.0V power supply capable of supplying
up to 500mA to the green power connector labeled
“+5V” which is located along the bottom edge of
the ADC11C170 evaluation board.
2. Use the FutureBus connector (FB) to connect the
ADC11C170 evaluation board to the instrument
being used to capture the data from the evaluation
board. If the WaveVision Digital Interface Board is
being used for data capture, please consult the
WaveVision User’s Guide for details on installing
and operating the WaveVision hardware and
software system.
3. Connect the clock and signal inputs to the SMA
connectors labeled CLK_IN_SE (for clock) and
AIN_LF (for the ADC11C170LFEB) or AIN_HF (fr
the ADC11C170HFEB).
4.0 Functional Description
4.1 Clock Input
The clock used to sample the analog input should be
applied to the CLK_IN_SE SMA connector (if using the
single-ended clock mode as provided from the factory).
To achieve the best noise performance (best SNR), a
low jitter clock source with total additive jitter less than
150 fs should be used. A low jitter crystal oscillator is
recommended, but a sinusoidal signal generator with
low phase noise, such as the SMA100A from Rohde &
Schwarz or the HP8644B (discontinued) from Agilent /
HP, can also be used with a slight degradation in the
noise performance. The SNR is primarily degraded by
the broadband noise of the signal generator. The clock
signal generator amplitude is typically set to +19.9 dBm
to produce the highest possible slew rate, but the SNR
performance will be impacted minimally by slightly
lowering the signal generator amplitude. Placing a
bandpass filter between the clock source and the
CLK_IN_SE SMA connector will further improve the
noise performance of the ADC by filtering out the
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broadband noise of the clock source. All results in the
ADC11C170 datasheet are obtained with a tunable
bandpass filter made by Trilithic, Inc. (Indianapolis, IN)
in the clock signal path.
The noise performance of the ADC11C170 can be
improved further by making the edge transitions of the
clock signal entering the ADC clock input (pin 11,
CLK+) very sharp. The ADC11C170 evaluation board
is assembled with a high speed buffer gate
(NC7WV125K8X, schematic reference designator U2)
in the clock input path to provide a sharp clock edge to
the clock inputs and improve the noise performance of
the ADC. The amplitude of the clock signal from the
NC7WV125K8X high speed buffer is 3.3V.
4.2 Analog Input
To obtain the best distortion results (best SFDR), the
analog input network on the evaluation board must be
optimized for the signal frequency being applied.
For analog input frequencies up to 150 MHz, the circuit
in Figure 2 is recommended. This is the configuration
of the assembled ADC11C170LFEB as it is delivered
from the factory. For input frequencies above 150
MHz, the circuit in Figure 3 is recommended. This is
the configuration of the assembled ADC11C170HFEB
as it is delivered from the factory.
A low noise signal generator such as the HP8644B is
recommended to drive the signal input of the
ADC11C170 evaluation board. The output of the signal
generator must be filtered to suppress the harmonic
distortion produced by the signal generator and to allow
accurate measurement of the ADC11C170 distortion
performance. A low pass or a bandpass filter is
recommended to filter the analog input signal. In some
cases, a second low pass filter may be necessary. The
bandpass filter on the analog input will further improve
the noise performance of the ADC by filtering the
broadband noise of the signal generator. Data shown
in the ADC11C170 datasheet was taken with a tunable
bandpass filter made by Trilithic (Indianapolis, IN) in the
analog signal path.
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VCM
+
10 uF
0.1 uF
49.9
AIN_LF
SMA Connector
VRM
1:1 Flux Transformer
ADT1-1WT
0.1 uF
33.2
24.9
Vin -
0.1 uF
15pF
24.9
33.2
0.1 uF
ADC11C125
Vin +
15pF
15pF
Figure 2. Analog Input Network of ADC11C170LFEB: FIN < 150 MHz
VCM
10 uF
0.1 uF
49.9
Two 1:1 Balun Transformers
AIN_HF
SMA Connector
0.1 uF
+
VRM
33.2
49.9
Vin -
0.1 uF
2pF
49.9
0.1 uF
MA/COM
ETC1-1-13
33.2
ADC11C125
Vin +
MA/COM
ETC1-1-13
Figure 3. Analog Input Network of ADC11C170HFEB: FIN > 150 MHz
4.3 ADC Reference and Input Common Mode
4.4 Board Outputs
The internal 1.0V reference on the ADC11C170 is used
to acquire all of the results in the ADC11C170
datasheet. It is recommended to use the internal
reference on the ADC11C170. However, if an external
reference is required, the ADC11C170 is capable of
accepting an external reference voltage between 0.9V
and 1.1V (1.0V recommended). The input impedance
of the ADC11C170 VREF pin (pin 46) is 9 kΩ.
Therefore, to overdrive this pin, the output impedance
of the exernal reference source should be 150 MHz)
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Item Quantity Schematic Reference
1
1
U6
2
1
ADC
3
2
T6, T10
4
4
FB
5
1
C75
6
8
C2, C14, C20, C22,
C24, C61, C66, C83
7
26
C9, C15-18,
C26-27, C29, C31, C33,
C35, C37, C39, C41,
C43, C45, C47, C49-51,
C53, C59, C71, C72
C73, C76
8
17
C10, C12, C28, C30, C32,
C34, C36, C38, C40, C42
C44, C46, C55-58, C77
9
1
C13
10
1
C74
11
4
C4, C6, C63-64
12
12
C1, C3, C8, C19, C21, C23,
C48, C52, C54, C60, C65, C82
13
1
C11
14
2
C5, C62
15
2
R8-9
16
2
L1, L2
17
1
JTAG
18
1
PD
19
1
CLK_SEL/DF
20
1
21
1
U5
22
2
U1, U4
23
1
U3
24
1
+5V
25
1
26
4
MT1-4
27
1
U2
PCB Footprint
SOIC-8
48-LLP
CD542
sm/c_0201
sm/c_1206
Manufacturer
Atmel
National Semiconductor
MINI CIRCUITS
AMP
Panasonic - ECG
Panasonic - ECG
0.1uF
0.1uF SMD CAP CERAMIC 10V X5R 10%
sm/c_0402
Panasonic - ECG
0.01uF
0.01uF SMD CAP CERAMIC 16V X7R 10%
sm/c_0402
AVX Corporation
10uF
15pF
1uF
10uF
10uF SMD CAP CERAMIC 10V X5R 20%
15pF SMD CAP CERAMIC 50v NP0 5%
1uF SMD CAP CERAMIC 25V X7R 10%
10uF SMD CAP TANTALUM 6.3V 20%
sm/c_1206
sm/c_0402
sm/c_1206
sm/c_3216
Panasonic - ECG
Panasonic - ECG
Panasonic - ECG
Kemet
2.2uF
68uF
8x22 ohm
Ferrite Bead Core
Jumper 1x8
Jumper 2X2
Jumper 2X4
Shunt
PLD
3.3V Regulator
1.8V Regulator
Power Connector Terminal Block
Power Connector Plug
Bump-on Rubber Feet
Tinylogic Buffer
Kemet
2.2uF SMD CAP TANTALUM 16V 10%
sm/c_3216
Kemet
68uF SMD CAP TANTALUM 6.3V 10%
sm/c_7343
Panasonic -ECG
22 OHM SMD 8 RES ARRAY 5%
sm/r_0402 x 8
Panasonic -ECG
SMD FERRITE BEAD CORE 4.5X3.2X1.8
Samtec
JUMPER BLOCK USING 8 PIN SIP HEADER
Samtec
2X2 JUMPER BLOCK HEADER CUT TO SIZE FROM 2X6 HEADER
Samtec
2X4 JUMPER BLOCK HEADER CUT TO SIZE FROM 2X6 HEADER
FCI Electronic
PLACE SHUNT ACROSS PINS 7-8 ON CLK_SEL/DF JUMPER
Lattice Semiconductor
ispMACH PLD, 3.3V core
48-TQFP
National Semiconductor
1A LOW DROPOUT REGULATOR FOR 5V TO 3.3 V CONVERSION
SOT-223
MICROPOWER/LOW NOISE, 500 mA ULTRA LOW-DROPOUT REGULATOR
SOIC NARROW -8 National Semiconductor
Phoenix Contact
TERMINAL BLOCK 2POS 5.08mm
Phoenix Contact
TERMINAL BLOCK PLUG 2POS 5.08mm
3M
PLACE BUMP ONS AT THE 4 CORNERS, ON BOTTOM OF BOARD
Fairchild Semiconductor
TINYLOGIC ULP-A BUFFER WITH 3-STATE OUTPUT
8-LEAD US8, JEDEC MO-187, CA 3.1 mm WIDE
Murata Electronics
FILTER LC HIGH FREQ .2UF
1806
SOLDER SHORT ACROSS THE PADS OF "J1"
AND ACROSS PADS OF "MODE"
Vishay Dale
0 OHM SMD RESISTOR
sm/r_0402
Panasonic - ECG
1 kOHM SMD RESISTOR 1/16W 1%
sm/r_0402
Yageo Corporation
24.9 OHM SMD RESISTOR 1/16W 1%
sm/r_0402
Vishay Dale
33.2 OHM SMD RESISTOR 1/16W 1%
sm/r_0402
Yageo Corporation
49.9 OHM SMD RESISTOR 1/16W 1%
sm/r_0402
Emerson Network Power Connectivity
PCB MOUNTABLE SMA CONNECTOR
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29
6
2
Z1-6
J1, MODE
Noise Suppression Filter
Solder Short
30
31
32
33
34
35
2
11
4
2
1
2
R17, R19
R1-7, R12-13, R18, R20
R14-15, R24-25
R26-27
R10
AIN_LF,
CLK_IN_SE
0 ohms
1 kOHM
24.9 ohms
33.2 ohms
49.9 ohms
SMA Input
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Description
2K SERIAL EEPROM 1.8V
11-Bit, 170 MSPS Analog/Digital Converter
WIDEBAND RF TRANSFORMER 0.4MHz - 800 MHz
Z-PACK 2mm FB (Futurebus+) RIGHT ANGLE HEADER CONNECTOR
0.1uF SMD CAP CERAMIC 6.3V X5R 10%
0.1uF SMD CAP CERAMIC 25V X7R 10%
7.0 Evaluation Board Bill of Materials (cont.)
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Part Name
24C02
ADC11C170
ADT1-1WT+
AMP_5223514-1
0.1uF
0.1uF
7.2 ADC11C170LFEB (For Fin < 150 MHz)
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Item Quantity Schematic Reference
1
1
U6
2
1
ADC
3
1
T7
4
4
FB
5
1
C75
6
8
C2, C14, C20, C22,
C24, C61, C66, C83
7
26
C7, C9, C15-18,
C26-27, C29, C31, C33,
C35, C37, C39, C41,
C43, C45, C47, C49-51,
C53, C59,
C73, C76, C84
8
17
C10, C12, C28, C30, C32,
C34, C36, C38, C40, C42
C44, C46, C55-58, C77
9
1
C13
10
3
C74, C78-79
11
4
C4, C6, C63-64
12
12
C1, C3, C8, C19, C21, C23,
C48, C52, C54, C60, C65, C82
13
1
C11
14
2
C5, C62
15
2
R8-9
16
1
L1
17
1
JTAG
18
1
PD
19
1
CLK_SEL/DF
20
1
21
1
U5
22
2
U1, U4
23
1
U3
24
1
+5V
25
1
26
4
MT1-4
27
1
U2
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