Input Track-and-Hold (T/H) Circuits
Figure 2 displays a simplified functional diagram of the
input track-and-hold (T/H) circuits in both track-and-hold
mode. In track mode, switches S1, S2a, S2b, S4a, S4b,
S5a, and S5b are closed. The fully differential circuits
sample the input signals onto the two capacitors (C2a
and C2b) through switches S4a and S4b. S2a and S2b
set the common mode for the amplifier input, and open
simultaneously with S1, sampling the input waveform.
Switches S4a and S4b are then opened before switch-
es S3a and S3b connect capacitors C1a and C1b to
the output of the amplifier and switch S4c is closed.
The resulting differential voltages are held on capaci-
tors C2a and C2b. The amplifiers are used to charge
capacitors C1a and C1b to the same values originally
held on C2a and C2b. These values are then presented
to the first-stage quantizers and isolate the pipelines
from the fast-changing inputs. The wide input bandwidth
T/H amplifiers allow the MAX1183 to track-and-sam-
ple/hold analog inputs of high frequencies (> Nyquist).
The ADC inputs (INA+, INB+, INA- and INB-) can be
driven either differentially or single-ended. Match the
impedance of INA+ and INA-, as well as INB+ and INB-
and set the common-mode voltage to midsupply
(VDD/2) for optimum performance.
Analog Inputs and Reference
Configurations
The full-scale range of the MAX1183 is determined by
the internally generated voltage difference between
REFP (VDD/2 + VREFIN/4) and REFN (VDD/2 -
VREFIN/4). The full-scale range for both on-chip ADCs is
adjustable through the REFIN pin, which is provided for
this purpose. REFOUT, REFP, COM (VDD/2), and REFN
are internally buffered low-impedance outputs.
The MAX1183 provides three modes of reference
operation:
• Internal reference mode
• Buffered external reference mode
• Unbuffered external reference mode
In internal reference mode, connect the internal refer-
ence output REFOUT to REFIN through a resistor (e.g.,
10kΩ) or resistor divider, if an application requires a
reduced full-scale range. For stability and noise filtering
purposes, bypass REFIN with a >10nF capacitor to
GND. In internal reference mode, REFOUT, COM, REFP,
and REFN become low-impedance outputs.
In buffered external reference mode, adjust the reference
voltage levels externally by applying a stable and accu-
rate voltage at REFIN. In this mode, COM, REFP, and
REFN become outputs. REFOUT may be left open or
connected to REFIN through a >10kΩresistor.
In unbuffered external reference mode, connect REFIN
to GND. This deactivates the on-chip reference buffers
for REFP, COM, and REFN. With their buffers shut
down, these nodes become high impedance and may
be driven through separate external reference sources.
Clock Input (CLK)
The MAX1183’s CLK input accepts CMOS-compatible
clock signals. Since the interstage conversion of the
device depends on the repeatability of the rising and
falling edges of the external clock, use a clock with low
jitter and fast rise and fall times (< 2ns). In particular,
sampling occurs on the rising edge of the clock signal,
requiring this edge to provide lowest possible jitter. Any
significant aperture jitter would limit the SNR perfor-
mance of the on-chip ADCs as follows:
MAX1183
Dual 10-Bit, 40Msps, 3V, Low-Power ADC with
Internal Reference and Parallel Outputs
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