3PA1030
Complete 10-Bit, 50MSPS, CMOS Analog-to-Digital Converter
FEATURES
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
CMOS 10-Bit, 50 MSPS Sampling A/D Converter
Configurable Input: Single-Ended or Differential
Differential Nonlinearity: 0.3 LSB
Three State Outputs
Out of Range Indicator
Built In Clamp Function (DC Restore)
Adjustable On Chip Voltage Reference
IF Under sampling to 135 MHz
Power Dissipation: 84 mW (3 V Supply)
Power Down (Sleep) Mode: 10 W
Operation Between +2.7 V and +5.5V Supply
Green, 28-Lead TSSOP Package
Pin Compatible with THS1030, AD9200 and AD876 Family
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
Low Power: The 3PA1030 speed is 50MSPS but only
consumes 84 mW on a 3 V supply. In sleep mode, power is
reduced to 10 W.
The 3PA1030 is a monolithic, single supply, 10-Bit, 50 MSPS
analog-to-digital converter with an on-chip sample-and-hold
amplifier and voltage reference. The 3PA1030 uses multi-stage
differential pipeline architecture at 50 MSPS data rates and
guarantees no missing codes over the full operating temperature
range.
The input of the 3PA1030 has been designed to ease the
development of both imaging and communications systems. The
user can select a variety of input ranges and offsets and can drive
the input either single-ended or differentially.
The sample and hold (SHA) amplifier is equally suited for both
multiplexed systems that switch full-scale voltage levels in
successive channels and sampling single channel inputs at
frequencies up to and beyond the Nyquist rate. AC coupled input
signals can be shifted to a predetermined level, with an on-board
3PEAK proprietary clamp circuit. The dynamic performance is
excellent.
The 3PA1030 has an onboard programmable reference. An
external reference can also be chosen to suit the dc accuracy
and temperature drift requirements of the application.
Pin Compatible with THS1030/TLC876/AD9200/AD876:
The 3PA1030 allows older designs to migrate to higher speed
and lower supply voltages.
A single clock input is used to control all internal conversion
cycles. The digital output data is presented in straight binary
output format. An out-of-range (OTR) signal indicates an
overflow condition which can be used with the most significant
bit to determine low or high overflow.
100 MHz On-board Sample-and-Hold: The versatile SHA
input can be configured for either single ended or differential
inputs.
The 3PA1030 can operate with a supply ranging from +2.7 V to
+5.5 V, ideally suiting it for low power operation in high speed
applications.
Out-of-Range Indicator: The OTR output bit indicates when
the input signal is beyond the 3PA1030’s input range.
The 3PA1030 is specified over the industrial (–40°C to +85°C)
temperature range.
Built-In Clamp Function: Allows dc restoration of video
signals.
Figure 1. Functional Block Diagram
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Complete 10-Bit, 50MSPS, CMOS Analog-to-Digital Converter
PIN CONFIGURATION
AGND
AVDD
DVDD
AIN
D0
VREF
D1
REFBS
D2
REFBF
D3
MODE
3PA1030
D4
28-Lead TSSOP
D5
D6
REFTF
REFTS
CLAMPIN
D7
CLAMP
D8
REFSENSE
D9
STBY
OVR
OE
DGND
CLK
Figure 2. Pin Location
TSSOP
Pin. No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
Name
Description
AGND
DVDD
D0
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
D7
D8
D9
OVR
DGND
CLK
OE
STBY
REFSENSE
CLAMP
CLAMPIN
REFTS
REFTF
MODE
REFBF
REFBS
VREF
AIN
AVDD
Analog Ground
Digital Driver Supply
Bit 0
Bit 1
Bit 2
Bit 3
Bit 4
Bit 5
Bit 6
Bit 7
Bit 8
Bit 9 Most Significant Bit
Out of Range Indicator
Digital Ground
Clock Input
HI: High Impedance State. LO: Normal Operation
HI: Power Down Mode. LO: Normal Operation
Reference Select
HI: Enable Clamp Mode. LO: No Clamp
Clamp Reference Input
Top reference
Top Reference Decoupling
Mode select
Bottom Reference Decoupling
Bottom reference
Internal Reference Output
Analog Input
Analog Supply
ORDERING GUIDE
Model
3PA1030
Temperature Range
–40°C to+85°C
Package
28-Lead TSSOP
Transport Media, Quantity
Tape and Reel, 2500
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS *
Parameter
AVDD
DRVDD
AVSS
AVDD
MODE
CLK
Digital Outputs
AIN
VREF
REFSENSE
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With Respect to
Min
Max
Units
AVSS
DRVSS
DRVSS
DRVDD
AVSS
AVSS
DRVSS
AVSS
AVSS
AVSS
–0.3
–0.3
–0.3
–6.5
–0.3
–0.3
–0.3
–0.3
–0.3
–0.3
6.5
6.5
0.3
6.5
AVDD+0.3
AVDD+0.3
DRVDD+0.3
AVDD+0.3
AVDD+0.3
AVDD+0.3
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
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Complete 10-Bit, 50MSPS, CMOS Analog-to-Digital Converter
REFTF,REFTB
REFTS,REFBS
Junction Temperature
Storage Temperature
Lead Temperature10sec
AVSS
AVSS
–0.3
–0.3
AVDD+0.3
AVDD+0.3
150
150
300
–65
V
V
°C
°C
°C
*Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. This
is a stress rating only; functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions above those indicated in
the operational sections of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum ratings for extended
periods may effect device reliability.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
AVDD = +3 V, DRVDD = +3 V, FS = 50 MHz (50% Duty Cycle), 2 V Input Span from 0 V to 2 V, Internal Reference, TMIN to TMAX Unless Otherwise
Noted)
Parameter
RESOLUTION
CONVERSION RATE
Symbol
Condition
Rating
Min
Typ
FS
10
50
DNL
INL
EZS
EFS
±0.3
±0.9
±0.2
±1.6
Max
Units
Bits
MHz
DC ACCURACY
Differential Nonlinearity
Integral Nonlinearity
Offset Error
Gain Error
±1.0
±2.0
±1.2
±5.0
LSB
LSB
%FSR
%FSR
1.5
0.5
2
V
V
V p-p
kΩ
kΩ
REFERENCE VOLTAGES
Top Reference Voltage
Bottom Reference Voltage
Differential Reference Voltage
REFTS
REFBS
0.75
0.25
1
REFSENSE = AVDD
Between REFTF & REFBF
Reference Input Resistance
10
1
ANALOG INPUT
Input Voltage Range
AIN
Input Capacitance
Aperture Delay
Aperture Uncertainty (Jitter)
Input Bandwidth (–3 dB)
DC Leakage Current
CIN
tAP
tAJ
BW
2*(REFTREFB)
0
Switched
2
4
2
300
5
VIN > 80mV
V
pF
ns
ps
MHz
A
INTERNAL REFERENCE
Output Voltage (1 V Mode)
Output Voltage Tolerance (1 V Mode)
Output Voltage (2 V Mode)
VREF
VREF
REFSENSE = VREF
0.5
±10
1
REFSENSE = GND
±25
V
mV
V
POWER SUPPLY
Operating Voltage
Supply Current
Power Consumption
AVDD
DRVDD
IAVDD
PD
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AVDD = 3 V,
AVDD = DVDD = 3 V,
CLOCK = AVSS, STBY =
AVDD
Power-Down
Gain Error Power Supply Rejection
2.7
2.7
PSRR
5.5
5.5
28
84
V
V
mA
mW
10
W
1
% FS
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Complete 10-Bit, 50MSPS, CMOS Analog-to-Digital Converter
Parameter
Symbol
Condition
Rating
Units
56.5
48.6
9
7.8
57.5
53.1
–60
–58
–66
–61
0.2
0.08
dB
dB
Bits
Bits
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
Degree
%
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE (AIN = 0.5 dBFS)
Signal-to-Noise and Distortion
SINAD
Effective Bits
Signal-to-Noise
SNR
Total Harmonic Distortion
THD
Spurious Free Dynamic Range
SFDR
Differential Phase
Differential Gain
DP
DG
f = 3.58 MHz
f = 16 MHz
f = 3.58 MHz
f = 16 MHz
f = 3.58 MHz
f = 16 MHz
f = 3.58 MHz
f = 16 MHz
f = 3.58 MHz
f = 16 MHz
NTSC 40 IRE Mod Ramp
52.5
8.4
53
–56
–56
DIGITAL INPUTS
High Input Voltage
Low Input Voltage
DIGITAL OUTPUTS
High-Z Leakage
Data Valid Delay
Data Enable Delay
Data High-Z Delay
VIH
VIL
IOZ
tOD
tDEN
tDHZ
2.4
0.3
Output = GND to VDD
CL = 20 pF
–10
10
V
V
25
25
13
μA
ns
ns
ns
3
ns
ns
Cycles
CLOCKING
Clock Pulse-width High
Clock Pulse-width Low
Pipeline Latency
tCH
tCL
9.5
9.5
CLAMP
Clamp Error Voltage
EOC
Clamp Pulse-width
tCPW
CLAMPIN = +0.5V to +2.0V,
RIN = 10 Ω
CIN = 1 μF (Period = 63.5 μs)
±60
2
±80
mV
μs
DEFINITIONS OF SPECIFICATIONS
Integral Nonlinearity (INL)
Integral nonlinearity refers to the deviation of each individual code
from a line drawn from “zero” through “full scale.” The point used as
“zero” occurs 1/2 LSB before the first code transition. “Full scale” is
defined as a level 1 1/2 LSB beyond the last code transition. The
deviation is measured from the center of each particular code to the
true straight line.
Differential Nonlinearity (DNL, No Missing Codes)
An ideal ADC exhibits code transitions that are exactly 1 LSB apart.
DNL is the deviation from this ideal value. It is often specified in
terms of the resolution for which no missing codes (NMC) are
guaranteed.
Offset Error
Transition should occur at a level 1 LSB above “zero.” Offset is
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defined as the deviation of the actual first code transition from that
point.
Gain Error
The first code transition should occur for an analog value 1 LSB
above nominal negative full scale. The last transition should occur
for an analog value 1 LSB below the nominal positive full scale.
Gain Error is the deviation of the actual difference between first and
last code transitions and the ideal difference between the first and
last code transitions.
Pipeline Delay (Latency)
The number of clock cycles between conversion initiation and the
associated output data being made available. New output data is
provided every rising edge.
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TYPICAL CHARACTERIZATION CURVES
AVDD = +3 V, DRVDD = +3 V, FS = 32 MHz (50% Duty Cycle), MODE = AVDD, 2 V Input Span from 0.5 V to 2.5 V, External Reference, Unless
Otherwise Noted.
Figure 3. Typical DNL
Figure 6. SINAD vs. Input Frequency
Figure 4. Typical INL
Figure 7. THD vs. Input Frequency
Figure 5. SNR vs. Input Frequency
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Figure 8. THD vs. Clock Frequency
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Figure 9. Voltage Reference Error vs. Temperature
Figure 10. Power Consumption vs. Clock Frequency
APPLICATIONS
THEORY OF OPERATION
The 3PA1030 implements a pipelined multistage architecture to achieve high sample rate with low power. The 3PA1030 distributes the
conversion over several smaller A/D sub-blocks, refining the conversion with progressively higher accuracy as it passes the results from stage
to stage. As a consequence of the distributed conversion, the 3PA1030 requires a small fraction of the 256 comparators used in a traditional
flash type A/D. A sample and hold function within each of the stages permits the first stage to operate on a new input sample while the second,
third and fourth stages operate on the three preceding samples.
OPERATIONAL MODES
The 3PA1030 is designed to allow optimal performance in a wide variety of imaging, communications and instrumentation applications. To
realize this flexibility, internal switches on the 3PA1030 are used to reconfigure the circuit into different modes. These modes are selected by
appropriate pin strapping. There are three parts of the circuit affected by this modality: the voltage reference, the reference buffer, and the
analog input. The nature of the application will determine which mode is appropriate: the descriptions in the following sections, as well as
Table I should assist in selecting the desired mode.
Table I. Mode Selection
Modes
TOP/BOTTOM
CENTER
SPAN
Differential
External Ref
Input Connect
Input
Span
1V
2V
1V
2V
AIN
AIN
AIN
AIN
AIN Is Input 1
REFTS and REFBS 1V
are Shorted
Together for input 2 2V
AIN
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2V max
REFSE
REF
REFTS
NSE
Short REFSENSE, REFTS and VREF Togeter
AGND
Short REFTS and VREF Togeter
Short VREF and REFSENSE Together
AGND
AGND
AGND
AVDD/2
AVDD/2
Short VREF and REFSENSE Together
AVDD/2
AGND
No Connect
AVDD
External reference
REFBS
AVDD/2
Span=REFTS-REFBS(2V
max)
Short
to Short
to
VREF
VREF
FIGUR
E
18
19
20
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SUMMARY OF MODES
VOLTAGE REFERENCE
1 V Mode the internal reference may be set to 0.5 V by connecting REFSENSE and VREF together.
2 V Mode the internal reference may be set to 1 V by connecting REFSENSE to analog ground
External Divider Mode the internal reference may be set to a point between 0.5 V and 1 V by adding external resistors. See Figure 12-f.
External Reference Mode enables the user to apply an external reference to VREF pin. This mode is attained by tying REFSENSE to VDD.
REFERENCE BUFFER
Center Span Mode midscale is set by shorting REFTS and REFBS together and applying the midscale voltage to that point. The analog input
will swing about that midscale point.
Top/Bottom Mode sets the input range between two points. The two points are between 1 V and 2 V apart.
ANALOG INPUT
Differential Mode is attained by driving the AIN pin as one differential input, shorting REFTS and REFBS together and driving them as the second
differential input.
Single Ended is attained by driving the AIN pin while the REFTS and REFBS pins are held at dc points.
Single Ended/Clamped (AC Coupled) the input may be clamped to some dc level by ac coupling the input. This is done by tying the CLAMPIN to some
dc point and applying a pulse to the CLAMP pin.
INPUT AND REFERENCE OVERVIEW
Figure 12, a simplified model of the 3PA1030, highlights the relationship between the analog input, AIN, and the reference voltages, REFTS, REFBS and
VREF. Like the voltages applied to the resistor ladder in a flash ADC, REFTS and REFBS define the maximum and minimum input voltages to the A/D.
The input stage is normally configured for single ended operation, but allows for differential operation by shorting REFTS and REFBS together to be used
as the second input.
Figure 11. 3PA1030 Equivalent Functional Input Circuit
In single-ended operation, the input spans the range, 0 ≤AIN ≤ 2xVREF. Where REFBS can be connected to GND and REFTS connected to VREF. If the
user requires a different reference range, REFBS and REFTS can be driven to any voltage within the power supply rails, so long as the difference between
the two is between 1 V and 2 V.
In differential operation, REFTS and REFBS are shorted together, and the input span is set by 2xVREF, (REFTS – VREF) ≤AIN ≤ (REFTS + VREF).
Where VREF is determined by the internal reference or brought in externally by the user.
The best noise performance may be obtained by operating the 3PA1030 with a 2 V input range. The best distortion performance may be obtained by
operating the 3PA1030 with a 1 V input range.
REFERENCE OPERATION
The 3PA1030 can be configured in a variety of reference topologies. The simplest configuration is to use the 3PA1030’s onboard bandgap reference,
which provides a pin-strappable option to generate either a 0.5 V or 1 V output. If the user desires a reference voltage other than those two, an external
resistor divider can be connected between VREF, REFSENSE and analog ground to generate a potential anywhere between 0.5 V and 1 V. Another
alternative is to use an external reference for designs requiring enhanced accuracy and/or drift performance.
Figures 12-d, 12-e and 12-f illustrate the reference and input architecture of the 3PA1030. In tailoring a desired arrangement, the user can select an input
configuration to match drive circuit. Then, moving to the reference modes at the bottom of the figure, select a reference circuit to accommodate the offset
and amplitude of a full scale signal. Table I outlines pin configurations to match user requirements.
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b. Center Span Mode
a. Top/Bottom Mode
c. Differential Mode
d. 0.5 V Reference
e. 1 V Reference
g. Internal Reference Disable(Power Reduction)
f. Variable Reference (Between 0.5 V and 1 V)
Figure 12.
The actual reference voltages used by the internal circuitry of the 3PA1030 appear on REFTF and REFBF. For proper operation, it is necessary
to add a capacitor network to decouple these pins. The REFTF and REFBF should be decoupled for all internal and external configuration as
shown in Figure 13.
Note:
REFTF = reference top, force
REFBF = reference bottom, force
REFTS = reference top, sense
REFBS = reference bottom, sense
Figure 13. Reference Decoupling Network
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INTERNAL REFERENCE OPERATION
Figures 14, 15 and 16 show sample connections of the 3PA1030 internal reference in its most common configurations. (Figures 14 and 15 illustrate
top/bottom mode while Figure 16 illustrates center span mode). Figure 23 shows how to connect the 3PA1030 for 1 VP-P differential operation. Shorting
the VREF pin directly to the REFSENSE pin places the internal reference amplifier, A1, in unity-gain mode and the resultant reference output is 0.5 V.
In Figure 14 REFBS is grounded to give an input range from 0 V to 1 V. These modes can be chosen when the supply is either +3 V or +5 V. The
VREF pin must be bypassed to AVSS (analog ground) with a 1.0 uF tantalum capacitor in parallel with a low inductance, low ESR, 0.1uF ceramic
capacitor.
Figure 14. Internal Reference, 1V p-p Input Span (Top/Bottom Mode)
Figure 15 shows the single-ended configuration for 2 VP-P operation. REFSENSE is connected to GND, resulting in a 1 V reference output.
Figure 15. Internal Reference, 2 VP-P Input Span (Top/Bottom Mode)
Figure 16 shows the single-ended configuration that gives the good high frequency dynamic performance (SINAD, SFDR). To optimize dynamic
performance, center the common-mode voltage of the analog input at approximately 1.5 V. Connect the shorted REFTS and REFBS inputs to a low
impedance 1.5 V source. Maximum reference drive is 1 mA. An external buffer is required for heavier loads.
Figure 16. Internal Reference 1 VP-P Input Span (Center Span Mode)
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EXTERNAL REFERENCE OPERATION
Using an external reference may provide more flexibility and improve drift and accuracy. Figures 17 show examples of how to use an external
reference with the 3PA1030. To use an external reference, the user must disable the internal reference amplifier by connecting the
REFSENSE pin to VDD and drive the VREF pin with user-defined reference voltage.
The 3PA1030 contains an internal reference buffer (A2), that simplifies the drive requirements of an external reference. The external reference
must simply be able to drive a 10 kΩ load.
Figure 17 shows an example of an external reference generating 2.5 V at the shorted REFTS and REFBS inputs. In this instance, a REF43
2.5 V reference drives REFTS and REFBS. A resistive divider generates a 1 V VREF signal that is buffered by A3. A3 must be able to drive a
10 kΩ, capacitive load. Choose this op-amp based on noise and accuracy requirements.
Figure 17. External Reference Mode—1 VP-P Input Span 2.5 VCM
STANDBY OPERATION
The ADC may be placed into a powered down (sleep) mode by driving the STBY (standby) pin to logic high potential and holding the clock at
logic low. In this mode the typical power drain is approximately 4mW. The ADC will “wake up” in 400ns (typ.) after the standby pulse goes low.
CLAMP OPERATION
The 3PA1030 may be driven with a dc-coupled or ac-coupled input signal. When the input signal is ac-coupled, it features a flexible
bottom-level clamp circuit for dc restoration of the signal. Figure 18 shows the external control signals needed for clamp operation. In
ac-coupled cases, when a logic high or a pulse such as the H-sync in video systems is applied to the CLAMP pin, the bottom level of the
signal AIN is clamped to the voltage provided at the CLAMP IN pin (Figure 18-a). The allowable voltage range that can be applied to
CLAMPIN depends on the operational limits of the internal clamp amplifier. The recommended clamp range is between 0 volts and 1.0 volts.
The logic high CLAMP control might be useful for some video applications since H-sync generating circuitry may be omitted. When a logic low
is applied to CLAMP pin (Figure 18-b), the bottom level of the signal AIN is clamped to ground level. When the input is dc-coupled, CLAMP is
recommended to be shorted to logic low (Figure 18-c). The dc input signal level needs to be higher than 0V.
The input capacitor should be sized to allow sufficient acquisition time of the clamp voltage at AIN within the CLAMP interval, but also be sized
to minimize droop between clamping intervals. For video applications, input capacitor of 0.1uF is recommended.
Figure 18-a, Bottom signal level clamped to CLAMPIN
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Figure 18-b, Bottom signal level clamped to ground
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Figure 18-c, DC-coupled input
DRIVING THE ANALOG INPUT
Figure 19 shows the equivalent analog input of the 3PA1030, a sample-and-hold amplifier (switched capacitor input SHA). Bringing CLK to a logic low
level closes Switches 1 and 2 and opens Switch 3. The input source connected to AIN must charge capacitor CH during this time. When CLK
transitions from logic “low” to logic “high,” Switches 1 and 2 open, placing the SHA in hold mode. Switch 3 then closes, forcing the output of the op
amp to equal the voltage stored on CH. When CLK transitions from logic “high” to logic “low,” Switch 3 opens first. Switches 1 and 2 close, placing the
SHA in track mode.
The structure of the input SHA places certain requirements on the input drive source. The combination of the pin capacitance, CP, and the hold
capacitance, CH, is typically less than 5 pF. The input source must be able to charge or discharge this capacitance to 8-bit accuracy in one half of a
clock cycle. When the SHA goes into track mode, the input source must charge or discharge capacitor CH from the voltage already stored on CH to
the new voltage. In the worst case, a full-scale voltage step on the input, the input source must provide the charging current through the RON (50 Ω) of
Switch 1 and quickly (within 1/2 CLK period) settle. This situation corresponds to driving a low input impedance. On the other hand, when the source
voltage equals the value previously stored on CH, the hold capacitor requires no input current and the equivalent input impedance is extremely high.
Adding series resistance between the output of the source and the AIN pin reduces the drive requirements placed on the source. Figure 20 shows this
configuration. The bandwidth of the particular application limits the size of this resistor. To maintain the performance outlined in the data sheet
specifications, the resistor should be limited to 20 Ω or less. For applications with signal bandwidths less than 16 MHz, the user may proportionally
increase the size of the series resistor. Alternatively, adding a shunt capacitance between the AIN pin and analog ground can lower the ac load
impedance. The value of this capacitance will depend on the source resistance and the required signal bandwidth. The input span of the 3PA1030 is a
function of the reference voltages. For more information regarding the input range, see the Internal and External Reference sections of the data sheet.
Figure 19. 3PA1030 Equivalent Input Structure
Figure 20. Simple 3PA1030 Drive Configuration
In many cases, particularly in single-supply operation, ac coupling offers a convenient way of biasing the analog input signal at the proper signal
range. Figure 21 shows a typical configuration for ac-coupling the analog input signal to the 3PA1030. Maintaining the specifications outlined in the
datasheet requires careful selection of the component values. The most important is the f–3 dB high-pass corner frequency. It is a function of R2 and
the parallel combination of C1 and C2. The f–3 dB point can be approximated by the equation: f–3 dB = 1/(2 X pi X [R2] CEQ). Where CEQ is the
parallel combination of C1 and C2. Note that C1 is typically a large electrolytic or tantalum capacitor that becomes inductive at high
frequencies. Adding a small ceramic or polystyrene capacitor (on The order of 0.01F) that does not become inductive until negligibly higher
frequencies, maintains a low impedance over a wide frequency range.
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NOTE: AC coupled input signals may also be shifted to a desired level with the 3PA1030’s internal clamp. See Clamp Operation.
Figure 21. AC Coupled Input
There are additional considerations when choosing the resistor values. The ac-coupling capacitors integrate the switching transients present
at the input of the 3PA1030 and cause a net dc bias current, IB, to flow into the input. The magnitude of the bias current increases as the
signal magnitude deviates from V midscale and the clock frequency increases; i.e., minimum bias current flow when AIN = V midscale. This
bias current will result in an offset error of (R1 + R2) X IB. If it is necessary to compensate this error, consider making R2 negligibly small or
modifying VBIAS to account for the resultant offset.
In systems that must use dc coupling, use an op-amp to level-shift a ground-referenced signal to comply with the input requirements of the
3PA1030. Figure 22 shows an AD8041 configured in non-inverting mode.
Figure 22. Bipolar Level Shift
DIFFERENTIAL INPUT OPERATION
The 3PA1030 will accept differential input signals. This function may be used by shorting REFTS and REFBS and driving them as one leg of
the differential signal (the top leg is driven into AIN). In the configuration below, the 3PA1030 is accepting a 1 VP-P signal. See Figure 23.
Figure 23. Differential Input
CLOCK INPUT
The 3PA1030 clock input is buffered internally with an inverter powered from the AVDD pin. This feature allows the 3PA1030 to
accommodate either +5 V or +3.3 V CMOS logic input signal swings with the input threshold for the CLK pin nominally at AVDD/2 as Figure
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24.
The pipelined architecture of the 3PA1030 operates on both rising and falling edges of the input clock. To minimize duty cycle variations the
recommended logic family to drive the clock input is high speed or advanced CMOS (HC/HCT, AC/ACT) logic. CMOS logic provides both
symmetrical voltage threshold levels and sufficient rise and fall times to support 50 MSPS operation. The 3PA1030 is designed to support a
conversion rate of 50 MSPS; running the part at slightly faster clock rates may be possible, although at reduced performance levels.
Conversely, some slight performance improvements might be realized by clocking the 3PA1030 at slower clock rates.
Figure 24. Timing Diagram
The power dissipated by the output buffers is largely proportional to the clock frequency; running at reduced clock rates provides a reduction
in power consumption.
DIGITAL INPUTS AND OUTPUTS
The ADC’s baseband region. A tradeoff exists between the complexity of this image rejection filter and the sample rate as well as dynamic
range of the ADC. Each of the 3PA1030 digital control inputs, 3-STATE (OE) and STBY are reference to analog ground. The clock is also
referenced to analog ground. The format of the digital output is straight binary (see Figure 25). A low power mode feature is provided such
that for STBY = HIGH and the clock disabled, the static power of the 3PA1030 will drop below 5 mW.
Figure 25. Output data format
Figure 26. Three-State Timing Diagram
DIRECT IF DOWN CONVERSION USING THE 3PA1030
Sampling IF signals above an ADC’s baseband region (i.e., dc to FS/2) is becoming increasingly popular in communication applications. This
process is often referred to as “Direct IF Down Conversion” or “Under-sampling”. There are several potential benefits in using the ADC to
alias (i.e., or mix) down a narrowband or wideband IF signal. First and foremost is the elimination of a complete mixer stage with its
associated amplifiers and filters, reducing cost and power dissipation. Second is the ability to apply various DSP techniques to perform such
functions as filtering, channel selection, quadrature demodulation, data reduction, detection, etc.
In Direct IF Down Conversion applications, one exploits the inherent sampling process of an ADC in which an IF signal lying outside the
baseband region can be aliased back into the baseband region in a similar manner that a mixer will down convert an IF signal. Similar to the
mixer topology, an image rejection filter is required to limit other potential interfering signals from also aliasing back into The 3PA1030 is well
suited for various narrowband IF sampling applications. The 3PA1030’s low distortion input SHA has a full-power bandwidth extending to
300 MHz thus encompassing many popular IF frequencies. The 3PA1030 will typically yield an improvement in SNR when configured for the
2 V span, the 1 V span provides the optimum full-scale distortion performance. Furthermore, the 1 V span reduces the performance
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requirements of the input driver circuitry and thus may be more practical for system implementation purposes.
Figure 27 shows a simplified schematic of the 3PA1030 configured in an IF sampling application. To reduce the complexity of the digital
demodulator in many quadrature demodulation applications, the IF frequency and/or sample rate are selected such that the band-limited IF
signal aliases back into the center of the ADC’s baseband region (i.e., FS/4). For example, if an IF signal centered at 45 MHz is sampled at
20 MSPS, an image of this IF signal will be aliased back to 5.0 MHz which corresponds to one quarter of the sample rate (i.e., FS/4). This
demodulation technique typically reduces the complexity of the post digital demodulator ASIC which follows the ADC.
To maximize its distortion performance, the 3PA1030 is configured in the differential mode with a 1 V span using a transformer. The center
tap of the transformer is biased at mid-supply via a resistor divider. Preceding the 3PA1030 is a band-pass filter as well as a 32 dB gain
stage. A large gain stage may be required to compensate for the high insertion losses of a SAW filter used for image rejection. The gain
stage will also provide adequate isolation for the SAW filter from the charge “kick back” currents associated with 3PA1030’s input stage.
The gain stage can be realized using one or two cascaded op-amps of “1 GHz, current-feedback op-amp having a 3rd order intercept
characterized up to 250 MHz”. A passive band-pass filter following the op-amps attenuates its dominant 2nd order distortion products which
would otherwise be aliased back into the 3PA1030’s baseband region. Also, it reduces any out-of-band noise which would also be aliased
back due to the 3PA1030’s noise bandwidth of 220+ MHz. Note, the band-pass filters specifications are application dependent and will affect
both the total distortion and noise performance of this circuit.
The distortion and noise performance of an ADC at the given IF frequency is of particular concern when evaluating an ADC for a narrowband
IF sampling application. Both single-tone and dual-tone SFDR vs. amplitude are very useful in assessing an ADC’s noise performance and
noise contribution due to aperture jitter. In any application, one is advised to test several units of the same device under the same conditions
to evaluate the given applications sensitivity to that particular device.
Figure 27. Simplified 3PA1030 IF Sampling Circuit
Figures 28-31 combine the dual-tone SFDR as well as single tone SFDR and SNR performance at IF frequencies of 45 MHz, 70 MHz, 85
MHz and 135 MHz. Note, the SFDR vs. amplitude data is referenced to dBFS while the single tone SNR data is referenced to dBc.
Figure 28. SNR/SFDR for IF @ 45 MHz
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Figure 29. SNR/SFDR for IF @ 70 MHz
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The 3PA1030 was operated in the differential mode (via transformer) with a 1 V span. The analog supply (AVDD) and the digital supply
(DRVDD) were set to +5 V and 3.3 V, respectively.
Figure 30. SNR/SFDR for IF @ 85 MHz
Figure 31. SNR/SFDR for IF @ 135 MHz
GROUNDING AND LAYOUT RULES
As is the case for any high performance device, proper grounding and layout techniques are essential in achieving optimal performance. The
analog and digital grounds on the 3PA1030 have been separated to optimize the management of return currents in a system. Grounds
should be connected near the ADC. It is recommended that a printed circuit board (PCB) of at least four layers, employing a ground plane
and power planes, be used with the 3PA1030. The use of ground and power planes offers distinct advantages:
1. The minimization of the loop area encompassed by a signal and its return path.
2. The minimization of the impedance associated with ground and power paths.
3. The inherent distributed capacitor formed by the power plane, PCB insulation and ground plane.
These characteristics result in both a reduction of electromagnetic interference (EMI) and an overall improvement in performance.
It is important to design a layout that prevents noise from coupling onto the input signal. Digital signals should not be run in parallel with the
input signal traces and should be routed away from the input circuitry. Separate analog and digital grounds should be joined together directly
under the 3PA1030 in a solid ground plane. The power and ground return currents must be carefully managed. A general rule of thumb for
mixed signal layouts dictates that the return currents from digital circuitry should not pass through critical analog circuitry.
DIGITAL OUTPUTS
Each of the on-chip buffers for the 3PA1030 output bits (D0–D9) is powered from the DRVDD supply pins, separate from AVDD. The output
drivers are sized to handle a variety of logic families while minimizing the amount of glitch energy generated. In all cases, a fan-out of one is
recommended to keep the capacitive load on the output data bits below the specified 20 pF level.
For DRVDD = 5 V, the 3PA1030 output signal swing is compatible with both high speed CMOS and TTL logic families. For TTL, the
3PA1030 on-chip, output drivers were designed to support several of the high speed TTL families (F, AS, S). For applications where the
clock rate is below 50 MSPS, other TTL families may be appropriate. For interfacing with lower voltage CMOS logic, the 3PA1030 sustains
50 MSPS operation with DRVDD = 3 V. In all cases, check your logic family data sheets for compatibility with the 3PA1030 Digital
Specification table.
THREE-STATE OUTPUTS
The digital outputs of the 3PA1030 can be placed in a high impedance state by setting the THREE-STATE pin to HIGH. This feature is
provided.
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OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
28-Lead Thin Shrink Small Outline Package (TSSOP) --Dimensions are shown in millimeters and inches.
Symbol
D
E
b
c
E1
A
A2
A1
e
L
H
θ
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Dimensions In Millimeters
Min
Max
9.600
9.800
4.300
4.500
0.190
0.300
0.090
0.200
6.250
6.550
1.200
0.800
1.000
0.050
0.150
0.65 (BSC)
0.500
0.700
0.25 (TYP)
1°
7°
Dimensions In Inches
Min
Max
0.378
0.386
0.169
0.177
0.007
0.012
0.004
0.008
0.246
0.258
0.047
0.031
0.039
0.002
0.006
0.026 (BSC)
0.020
0.028
0.01 (TYP)
1°
7°
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