MAX120CNG+ - Maxim Integrated

General Description

The MAX120/MAX122 complete, BiCMOS, sampling 12-bit

analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) combine an on-chip

track/hold (T/H) and a low-drift voltage reference with fast

conversion speeds and low-power consumption. The T/H’s

350ns acquisition time combined with the MAX120’s 1.6µs

conversion time results in throughput rates as high as 500k

samples per second (ksps). Throughput rates of 333ksps

are possible with the 2.6µs conversion time of the MAX122.

The MAX120/MAX122 accept analog input voltages from

-5V to +5V. The only external components needed are

decoupling capacitors for the power-supply and refer-

ence voltages. The MAX120 operates with clocks in the

0.1MHz to 8MHz frequency range. The MAX122 accepts

0.1MHz to 5MHz clock frequencies.

The MAX120/MAX122 employ a standard microprocessor

(µP) interface. Three-state data outputs are configured

to operate with 12-bit data buses. Data-access and bus-

release timing specifications are compatible with most

popular µPs without resorting to wait states. In addition,

the MAX120/MAX122 can interface directly to a first-in,

first-out (FIFO) buffer, virtually eliminating µP interrupt

overhead. All logic inputs and outputs are TTL/CMOS

compatible. For applications requiring a serial interface,

refer to the MAX121.

Applications

●Digital-Signal Processing

●Audio and Telecom Processing

●Speech Recognition and Synthesis

●High-Speed Data Acquisition

●Spectrum Analysis

●Data Logging Systems

Features

●12-Bit Resolution

●No Missing Codes Over Temperature

●20ppm/°C -5V Internal Reference

●1.6µs Conversion Time/500ksps Throughput

(MAX120)

●2.6µs Conversion Time/333ksps Throughput

(MAX122)

●Low Noise and Distortion:

• 70dB (min) SINAD

• -77dB (max) THD (MAX122)

●Low Power Dissipation: 210mW

●Separate Track/Hold Control Input

●Continuous-Conversion Mode Available

●±5V Input Range, Overvoltage Tolerant to ±15V

●24-Pin Narrow DIP, Wide SO, and SSOP Packages

19-0030; Rev 1; 3/12

+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.

PART TEMP RANGE PIN-

PACKAGE

INL

(LSB)

MAX120CNG+ 0°C to +70°C 24 PDIP ±1

MAX120CWG+ 0°C to +70°C 24 Wide SO ±1

MAX120CAG+ 0°C to +70°C 24 SSOP ±1

MAX120ENG+ -40°C to +85°C 24 PDIP ±1

MAX120EWG+ -40°C to +85°C 24 Wide SO ±1

AIN CLKIN

MODE

INT/BUSY

PDIP/SO/SSOP

TOP VIEW

D11

D10 D2

REF

AGND D0

CONVST

D9 D39 16

D8 D4

10 15

D7 D5

11 14

DGND D6

12 13

MAX120

MAX122

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Pin Conguration

Functional Diagram

Ordering Information

VDD to DGND .......................................................... -0.3V to +6V

VSS to DGND ........................................................+0.3V to -17V

AIN to AGND .......................................................................±15V

AGND to DGND .................................................................±0.3V

Digital Inputs/Outputs to DGND ....................-0.3V to (V + 0.3V)

Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70°C)

Narrow PDIP (derate 13.33mW/°C above +70°C) ....1067mW

SO (derate 11.76mW/°C above +70°C) ......................941mW

SSOP (derate 8.00mW/°C above +70°C) ...................640mW

Narrow CDIP (derate 12.50mW/°C above +70°C) ....1000mW

Operating Temperature Ranges

MAX12_C ...........................................................0°C to +70°C

MAX12_E_ .................................................... -40°C to +85°C

MAX12_MRG .............................................. -55°C to +125°C

Storage Temperature Range ..............................-65°C to+160°C

Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300°C

Soldering Temperature (reflow) ....................................... +260°C

(VDD = +4.75V to +5.25V, VSS = -10.8V to -15.75V, fCLK = 8MHz for MAX120 and 5MHz for MAX122, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless

otherwise noted.)

PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS

ACCURACY

Resolution RES 12 Bits

Differential Nonlinearity (Note 1) DNL

12-bit no missing

codes over

temperature range

MAX122AC/AE ±3/4

LSB

MAX120C/E,

MAX122BC/BE ±1

11-bit no missing

codes over

temperature range

MAX120M ±2

Integral Nonlinearity

(Note 1) INL

MAX122AC/AE ±3/4

LSB

MAX120C/E,

MAX122BC/BE ±1

Bipolar Zero Error (Note 1)

Code 00..00 to 00..01 transition,

near VAIN = 0V ±3 LSB

Temperature drift ±0.005

LSB/”C

Full-Scale Error (Notes 1, 2) Including reference; adjusted for bipolar

zero error; TA = +25°C ±8 LSB

Full-Scale Temperature Drift Excluding reference ±1

ppm/”C

Power-Supply Rejection Ratio

(Change in FS)

(Note 3)

PSRR

VDD only, 5V ±5% ±1/4 ±3/4

LSBVSS only, -12V ±10% ±1/4 ±1

VSS only, -15V ±5% ±1/4 ±1

ANALOG INPUT

Input Range -5 +5 V

Input Current VAIN = +5V (approximately 6kΩ to REF) 2.5 mA

Input Capacitance (Note 4) 10 pF

Full-Power Input Bandwidth 1.5 MHz

REFERENCE

Output Voltage No external load, VAIN = 5V, TA = +25°C -5 02 -4.98 V

External Load Regulation 0mA < ISINK < 5mA, VAIN = 0V 5 mV

Temperature Drift (Note 5) MAX12_C/E ±25

ppm/°C

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Absolute Maximum Ratings

Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional operation of the device at these

or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect

device reliability.

Electrical Characteristics

(VDD = +4.75V to +5.25V, VSS = -10.8V to -15.75V, fCLK = 8MHz for MAX120 and 5MHz for MAX122, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless

otherwise noted.)

PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS

DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE (MAX120: fS = 500kHz, VAIN = ±5VP-P, 100kHz: MAX122: fS = 333kHz, VAIN = ±5VP-P, 50kHz

Signal-to-Noise Plus Distortion SINAD TA = +25°C

MAX120, MAX122 70 72

dBMAX122AC/AE 70

MAX122BC/BE 69

Total Harmonic Distortion

(First Five Harmonics) THD

TA = +25°C MAX120 -82 -77

MAX122 -85 -78

MAX122AC/AE -77

MAX122BC/BE -75

Spurious-Free Dynamic Range SFDR

TA = +25°C MAX120 77 82

MAX122 78 85

MAX122AC/AE 77

MAX122BC/BE 75

CONVERSION TIME

Synchronous tCONV 13tCLK

MAX120 1.63 µs

MAX122 2.60

Clock Frequency fCLK

MAX120 0.1 8 MHz

MAX122 0.1 5

DIGITAL INPUTS (CLKIN, CONVST, RD, CS)

Input High Voltage VIH 2.4 V

Input Low Voltage VIL 0.8 V

Input Capacitance (Note 4) 10 pF

Input Current VIN = 0V or VDD ±5 µA

DIGITAL OUTPUTS (INT/BUSY, D11–D0)

Output Low Voltage VOL ISINK = 1.6mA 0.4 V

Output High Voltage VOH ISOURCE = 1mA VDD - 0.5 V

Leakage Current ILKG VIN = 0V or VDD, D11–D0 ±5 µA

Output Capacitance (Note 4) 10 pF

POWER REQUIREMENTS

Positive Supply Voltage VDD Guaranteed by supply rejection test 4.75 5.25 V

Negative Supply Voltage VSS Guaranteed by supply rejection test -10.80 -15.75 V

Positive Supply Current (Note 6) IDD VDD = 5.25V, VSS = -15.75V, VAIN = 0V 9 15 mA

Negative Supply Current (Note 6) ISS VDD = 5.25V, VSS = -15.75V, VAIN = 0V 14 20 mA

Power Dissipation (Note 6) VDD = 5V, VSS = -12V, VAIN = 0V 210 315 mW

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Electrical Characteristics (continued)

Note 1: These tests are performed at VDD = 5V, VSS = -15V. Operation over supply is guaranteed by supply rejection tests.

Note 2: Ideal full-scale transition is at +5V - 3/2 LSB = +4.9963V, adjusted for offset error.

Note 3: Supply rejection defined as change in full-scale transition voltage with the specified change in supply voltage = (FS at nomi-

nal supply)- (FS at nominal supply ± tolerance), expressed in LSBs.

Note 4: For design guidance only, not tested.

Note 5: Temperature drift is defined as the change in output voltage from +25°C to TMIN or TMAX. It is calculated as TC = ΔVREF/

VREF/(ΔT).

Note 6: VCS = VRD = VCONVST = 0V, VMODE = 5V.

Note 7: Control inputs specified with tr = tf = 5ns ( 10% to 90% of +5V) and timed from a 1.6V voltage level. Output delays are

measured to +0.8V if going low, or +2.4V if going high. For bus-relinquish time, a change of 0.5V is measured. See Figures

1 and 2 for load circuits.

Note 8: For design guidance only, not tested.

(VDD = +5V, VSS = -12V to -15V, 100% tested, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 7)

PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS TA = +25°C MAX12_C/E UNITS

MIN TYP MAX MIN TYP MAX

CS to RD Setup Time tCS 0 0 ns

CS to RD Hold Time tCH 0 0 ns

CONVST Pulse Width tCW 30 30 ns

RD Pulse Width tRW tDA tDA ns

Data-Access Time tDA CL = 100pF 40 75 100 ns

Bus-Relinquish Time tDH 30 50 65 ns

RD or CONVST to BUSY tB0 CL = 50pF 30 75 100 ns

CLKIN to BUSY or INT tB1 CL = 50pF 70 110 150 ns

CLKIN to BUSY Low tB2 In mode 5 45 90 120 ns

RD to INT High tIH CL = 50pF 30 50 75 ns

BUSY or INT to Data Valid tBD

CL (Data) = 100pF,

CL (INT, BUSY) = 50pF 20 30 ns

Acquisition Time (Note 8) tACQ 350 350 ns

Aperture Delay (Note 8) tAP 10 ns

Aperture Jitter (Note 8) 30 ps

PIN NAME FUNCTION

1 MODE

Mode Input. Hardwire to set operational mode.

VDD: Single conversion, INT Output

OPEN: Single conversion, BUSY Output

DGND: Continuous conversions, BUSY Output

2 VSS Negative Power Supply, -12V or -15V

3 VDD Positive Power Supply, +5V

4 AIN Sampling Analog Input, ±5V bipolar input range

5 VREF -5V Reference Output. Bypass to AGND with 22µF || 0.1µF.

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Timing Characteristics

Pin Description

Detailed Description

ADC Operation

The MAX120/MAX122 use successive approximation and

input T/H circuitry to convert an analog signal to a series

of 12-bit digital-output codes. The control logic interfaces

easily to most µPs, requiring only a few passive compo-

nents tor most applications. The T/H does not require an

external capacitor. Figure 3 shows the MAX120/MAX122

in the simplest operational configuration.

Analog Input Track/Hold

Figure 4 shows the equivalent input circuit, illustrating the

sampling architecture of the ADC’s analog comparator.

An internal buffer charges the hold capacitor to minimize

the required acquisition time between conversions. The

analog input appears as a 6kΩ resistor in parallel with a

10pF capacitor.

Between conversions, the buffer input is connected to AIN

through the input resistance. When a conversion starts,

the buffer input disconnects from AIN, thus sampling the

input. At the end of the conversion, the buffer input recon-

nects to AIN, and the hold capacitor once again charges

to the input voltage.

The T/H is in tracking mode whenever a conversion is

NOT in progress. Hold mode starts approximately 10ns

after a conversion is initiated. Variation in this delay from

one conversion to the next (aperture jitter) is typically

30ps. Figures 7 through 11 detail the T/H mode and inter-

face timing for the various interface modes.

Figure 1. Load Circuits for Access Time

Figure 2. Load Circuits for Bus-Relinquish Time

PIN NAME FUNCTION

6 AGND Analog Ground

7–11, 13–19 D11–D0 Three-State Data Outputs D11 (MSB) to D0 (LSB)

12 DGND Digital Ground

20 CONVST Convert Start Input. Initiates conversions on its falling edge.

21 CLKIN Clock Input. Drive with TTL-compatible clock from 0.1MHz to 8MHz (MAX120), 0.1MHz to 5MHz

(MAX122)

22 INT/BUSY

Interrupt or Busy Output. Indicates converter status. If MODE is connected to VDD, congure

for an INT output. If MODE is open or connected to DGND, congure for a BUSY output. See

operational diagrams.

23 CS Chip-Select Input, Active-Low. When RD is low, enables the three-state outputs. If CONVST and

RD are low, a conversion is initiated on the falling edge of CS.

24 RD Read Input, Active-Low. When CS is low, RD enables the three-state outputs. If CONVST and CS

are low, conversion is initiated on the falling egde of RD.

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Pin Description (continued)

Internal Reference

The MAX120/MAX122 -5.00V buried-zener reference

biases the internal DAC. The reference output is available

at the VREF pin and must be bypassed to the AGND pin

with a 0.1µF ceramic capacitor in parallel with a 22µF or

greater electrolytic capacitor. The electrolytic capacitor’s

equivalent series resistance (ESR) must be 100mΩ or

less to properly compensate the reference output buffer.

Sanyo’s organic semiconductor works well.

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Proper bypassing minimizes reference noise and main-

tains a low impedance at high frequencies. The internal

reference output buffer can sink up to a 5mA external load.

An external reference voltage can be used to overdrive

the MAX120/MAX122’s internal reference if it ranges from

-5.05V to -5.10V and is capable of sinking a minimum

of 5mA. The external VREF bypass capacitors are still

required.

Digital Interlace

External Clock

The MAX120/MAX122 require a TTL-compatible clock

for proper operation. The MAX120 accepts clocks in

the 0.1MHz to 8MHz frequency range when operating

in modes 1–4 (see the Operating Modes section). The

maximum clock frequency is limited to 6MHz when oper-

ating in mode 5. The MAX122 requires a 0.1MHz to 5MHz

clock for operation in all five modes. The minimum clock

frequency for both the MAX120 and MAX122 is limited to

0.1MHz, due to the T/H’s droop rate.

Clock and Control Synchronization

The clock and convert start inputs (CONVST or RD and

CS, see the Operating Modes section) are not synchro-

nized, the conversion time can vary from 13 to 14 clock

cycles. The successive approximation register (SAR)

always changes state on the CLKIN input’s rising edge.

To ensure a fixed conversion time, see Figure 5 and the

following guidelines.

For a conversion time of 13 clock cycles, the convert start

input(s) should go low at least 50ns before CLKIN’s next

rising edge. For a conversion time of 14 clock cycles,

the convert start input(s) should go low within 10ns of

CLKIN’s next rising edge. If the convert start input(s) go

low from 10ns to 50ns before CLKIN’s next rising edge,

the number of clock cycles required is undefined and can

be either 13 or 14. For best analog performance, synchro-

nize the convert start inputs with the clock input.

Figure 4. Equivalent Input Circuit

Figure 3. MAX120/MAX122 in the Simplest Operational Mode

(Continuous Conversion)

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Output Data Format

The conversion result is output on a 12-bit data bus with

a 75ns data-access time. The output data format is twos-

complement. Three input control signals (CS, RD, and

CONVST), the INT/BUSY converter status output, and the

12 bits of output data can interface directly to a 16-bit data

bus. See Figure 6 for data-access timing.

Timing and Control

The MAX120/MAX122 have five operational modes as

outlined in Figures 7 to 11 and discussed in the Operating

Modes section.

Full-control mode (mode 1) provides maximum control to

the user for convert start and data-read operations.

Full-control mode is for µPs with or without wait-state

capability. Stand-alone mode (mode 2) and continuous-

conversion mode (mode 5) are for systems without µPs,

or for µP-based systems where the ADC and the µP are

linked through first-in, first-out (FIFO) buffers or direct

memory access (DMA) ports. Slow-memory mode (mode

3) is intended for µPs that can be forced into a wait state

during the ADC’s conversion time. ROM mode (mode 4) is

for µPs that cannot be forced into a wait state.

In all five operating modes, the start of a conversion is

controlled by one of three digital inputs: CONVST, RD, or

CS. Figure 12 shows the logic equivalent for the conver-

sion circuitry. In any operating mode, CONVST must be

low for a conversion to occur. Once the conversion is in

progress, it cannot be restarted.

Read operations are controlled by RD and CS. Both of

these digital inputs must be low to read output data. The

INT/BUSY output indicates the converter’s status and

determines when the data from the most recent conver-

sion is available. The MODE input configures the INT/

BUSY output as follows:

If MODE = VDD, INT/BUSY functions as an

INTERRUPT output. In this configuration, INT/BUSY

goes low when the conversion is complete and returns

high after the conversion data has been read.

If MODE is left open or tied to DGND, INT/BUSY

functions as a BUSY output. In this case, INT/BUSY

goes low at the start of a conversion and remains low

until the conversion is complete and the data is avail-

able at D0–D11.

Figure 5. Clock and Control Synchronization

Figure 7. Full-Control Mode (Mode 1)

Figure 6. Data-Access and Bus-Relinquish Timing

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Initialization After Power-Up

On power-up, the first MAX120/MAX122 conversion is

valid if the following conditions are met:

1) Allow 14 clock cycles for the internal T/H to enter the

track mode, plus a minimum of 350ns in the track

mode for the data-acquisition time.

2) Make sure the reference voltage has settled. Allow

0.5ms for each 1µF of reference bypass capacitance

(11ms for a 22µF capacitor).

Operating Modes

Mode 1: (Full-Control Mode)

Figure 7 shows the timing diagram for full-control mode

(mode 1). In this mode, the µP controls the conversion-

start and data-read operations independently.

A falling edge on CONVST places the T/H into hold mode

and starts a conversion in the SAR. The conversion is

complete in 13 or 14 clock cycles as discussed in the

Clock and Control Synchronization section. A change in

the INT/BUSY output state signals the end of a conver-

sion as follows:

If MODE = VDD, the end of conversion is signaled by the

INT/BUSY output falling edge.

If MODE = OPEN or DGND, the INT/BUSY output goes

low while the conversion is in progress and returns high

when the conversion is complete.

When the conversion is complete, the data can be read

without initiating a new conversion by pulling RD and CS

low and leaving CONVST high. To start a new conversion

without reading data, RD and CS should remain high

while CONVST is driven low. To simultaneous read data

and initiate a new conversion, CONVST, RD, and CS

should all be pulled low. Note: Allow at least 350ns for

T/H acquisition time between the end of one conversion

and the beginning of the next.

Mode 2: Stand-Alone Operation

(MODE= OPEN, RD = CS = DGND)

For systems that do not use or require full-bus interfac-

ing, the MAX120/MAX122 can be operated in stand-alone

mode directly linked to memory through DMA ports or a

FIFO buffer. In stand-alone mode, a conversion is initi-

ated by a falling edge on CONVST. The data outputs are

always enabled; data changes at the end of a conversion

as indicated by a rising edge on INT/BUSY. See Figure 8

for stand-alone mode timing.

Mode 3: Slow-Memory Mode

(CONVST = GND, MODE= OPEN)

Taking RD and CS lo laces the T/H into hold mode and

starts a conversion. INT/BUSY remains low while the

conversion is in progress and can be used as a wait input

to the µP. Data from the previous conversion appears on

the data bus until the conversion end is indicated by INT/

BUSY. See Figure 9 for slow-memory mode timing.

Figure 8. Stand-Alone Mode (Mode 2) Figure 9. Slow-Memory Mode (Mode 3)

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Mode 4: ROM Mode

(MODE = OPEN, CONVST = GND)

In ROM mode, the MAX120/MAX122 behave like a fast-

access memory location avoid placing the µP into a wait

state. Pulling RD and CS low places the T/H in hold mode,

starts a conversion, and reads data from the previous

conversion. Data from the first read in a sequence is often

disregarded when this interface mode is used. A second

read operation accesses the first conversion’s result and

also starts a new conversion. The time between succes-

sive read operations must be longer than the sum of the

T/H acquisition time and the MAX120/MAX122 conver-

sion time. See Figure 10 for ROM-mode timing.

Mode 5: Continuous-Conversion Mode

(CONVST = RD = CS = MODE = GND)

For systems that do not use or require full-bus interfacing,

the MAX120/MAX122 can operate in continuous-conver-

sion mode, directly linked to memory through DMA ports

or a FIFO buffer. In this mode, conversions are performed

continuously at the rate of one conversion for every 14

clock cycles, which includes 2 clock cycles for the T/H

acquisition time. To satisfy the 350ns minimum acquisi-

tion time requirement within 2 clock cycles, the MAX120’s

maximum clock frequency is 6MHz when operating in

mode 5.

The data outputs are always enabled and “new” disap-

pears on the output bus at the end of a conversion as

indicated by the INT/BUSY output rising edge. The MODE

input should be hard-wired to GND. Pulling CS, RD,

or CONVST high stops conversions. See Figure 11 for

continuous-conversion mode timing.

Applications Information

Using FIFO Buffers

Using FIFO memory to buffer blocks of data from the

MAX120 reduces µP interrupt overhead time by enabling

the µP to process data while the MAX120, unassisted,

writes conversion results to the FIFO. To retrieve a block

of data, the µP reads from the FIFO via a read-interrupt

cycle. Read and write operations for the FIFO are com-

pletely asynchronous. Figure 13 shows the MAX120

operating in continuous-conversion mode (mode 5),writ-

ing data directly into the two IDT7200 256 x 9 FIFO buf-

fers at the rate of 428ksps. The µP is interrupted to read

the accumulated data by the FIFO’s half-full (HF) flag

approximately three times per millisecond. For operation

at 500ksps, use an 8MHz clock, and pulse CONVST at

500kHz. The full flag (FF) indicates that the FIFO is full.

If this flag is ignored, data may be lost. If necessary, con-

versions can be inhibited by pulling CS, RD, or CONVST

high. The FIFO’s read cycle times are as fast as 15ns,

satisfying most system speed requirements. The RESET

input resets all data in the FIFO to zero.

For synchronous operation, the CONVST pin may be

used to initiate conversions, as described in the Operating

Modes section (Mode 2: Stand-Alone Operation).

Figure 10. ROM Mode (Mode 4)

Figure 11. Continuous-Conversion Mode (Mode 5)

Figure 12. Conversion-Control Logic

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Digital-Bus Noise

If the ADC’s data bus is active during a conversion,

coupling from the data pins to the ADC comparator can

cause errors. Using slow-memory mode (mode 3) avoids

this problem by placing the µP in a wait state during the

conversion. If the data bus is active during the conversion

in either mode 1 or 4, use three-state drivers to isolate the

bus from the ADC.

In ROM mode (mode 4), considerable digital noise is

generated in the ADC when RD or CS go high, disabling

the output buffers after a conversion is started. This noise

can cause errors if it occurs at the same instant the SAR

latches a comparator decision. To avoid this problem, RD

and CS should be active for less than 1 clock cycle. If

this is not possible, RD or CS should go high coinciding

with CLKIN’s falling edge, since the comparator output is

always latched at CLKIN’s rising edge

Layout, Grounding, and Bypassing

For best system performance, use PCBs with separate

analog and digital ground planes. Wire wrap boards are

not recommended. The two ground planes should be tied

together at the low-impedance power-supply source, as

shown in Figure 14.

The board layout should ensure that digital and analog

signal lines are kept separate from each other as much as

possible. Do not run analog and digital (especially clock)

lines parallel to one another.

The ADC’s high-speed comparator is sensitive to high-

frequency noise in the VDD and VSS power supplies.

Bypass these supplies to the analog ground plane with

0.1µF and 10µF bypass capacitors. Minimize capacitor

lead lengths for best noise rejection. If the +5V power

supply is very noisy, connect a 5Ω resistor, as shown in

Figure 14. Figure 15 shows the negative power-supply

(VSS) rejection vs. frequency. Figure 16 shows the posi-

tive power-supply (VDD) rejection vs. frequency, with and

without the optional 5Ω resistor.

Figure 13. Using MAX120 with FIFO Memory

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Gain and Offset Adjustment

Figure 17 plots the bipolar input/output transfer func-

tion for the MAX120/MAX122. Code transitions occur

halfway between successive integer LSB values. Output

coding is two’s-complement binary with 1 LSB = 2.44mV

(10V/4096).

In applications where gain (full-scale range) adjustment

is required, Figure 18’s circuit can be used. If both offset

and gain (full-scale range) need adjustment, either of the

circuits in Figures 19 and 20 can be used. Offset should

be adjusted before gain for either of these circuits.

To adjust bipolar offset with Figure 19’s circuit, apply +1/2

LSB (0.61mV) to the noninverting amplifier input and

adjust R4 for output-code flicker between 0000 and 0000

0000 0001. For full scale, apply FS - the output code flick-

ers between 0111 1111 1110 and 0111 1111 1111. There

may be some interaction between these adjustments. The

MAX120/MAX122 transfer function used in conjunction

with Figure 19’s circuit is the same as Figure 17, except

the full-scale range is reduced to 2.5V.

To adjust bipolar offset with Figure 20’s circuit, apply

-1/2 LSB (-1.22mV) at VIN and adjust R5 for output-code

flicker between 0000 0000 0000 and 0000 0000 0001. For

gain adjustment, apply -FS + ½ LSB (-4.9951V) at VIN

and adjust R1 so the output code flickers between 0111

1111 1110 and 0111 1111 1111. As with Figure 20’s circuit,

the offset and gain adjustments may interact. Figure 21

plots the transfer function for Figure 20’s circuit.

Dynamic Performance

High-speed sampling capability and 500ksps throughput

(333ksps for the MAX122) make the MAX120/MAX122

ideal for wideband-signal processing. To support these

and other related applications, fast fourier transform (FFT)

test techniques are used to guarantee the ADC’s dynamic

frequency response, distortion, and noise at the rated

throughput. Specifically, this involves applying a low-

distortion sine wave to the ADC input and recording the

digital conversion results for a specified time. The data is

then analyzed using an FFT algorithm, which determines

its spectral content.

Figure 14. Power-Supply Grounding

Figure 15. VSS Power-Supply Rejection vs. Frequency

Figure 16. VDD Power-Supply Rejection vs. Frequency

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ADCs have traditionally been evaluated by specifications

such as zero and full-scale error, integral nonlinearity

(INL), and differential nonlinearity (DNL). Such parame

ters are widely accepted for specifying performance with

DC and slowly varying signals, but are less useful in

signal processing applications where the ADC’s impact

on the system transfer function is the main concern. The

sig nificance of various DC errors does not translate well

to the dynamic case, so different tests are required.

Signal-to-Noise Ratio and

Effective Number of Bits

The signal-to-noise plus distortion ratio (SINAD) is the

ratio of the fundamental input frequency’s RMS amplitude

to the RMS amplitude of all other ADC output signals. The

output band is limited to frequencies above DC and below

one-half the ADC sample rate.

The theoretical minimum ADC noise is caused by quanti-

zation error and is a direct result of the ADC’s resolution:

SNR = (6.02N + 1.76)dB, where N is the number of bits

of resolution. A perfect 12-bit ADC can, therefore, do no

better than 74dB. An FFT plot shows the output level in

various spectral bands. Figure 22 shows the result of

sampling a pure 100kHz sinusoid at a 500ksps rate with

the MAX120.

By transposing the equation that converts resolution to

SNR, we can, from the measured SINAD, determine the

effective resolution (or effective number of bits) the ADC

provides: N = (SINAD - 1.76)/6.02. Figure 22 shows the

effective number of bits as a function of the input fre-

quency for the MAX120. The MAX122 performs similarly.

Figure 17. Bipolar Transfer Function

Figure 18. Trim Circuit for Gain Only

Figure 19. Offset and Gain Adjustment (Noninverting)

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Total Harmonic Distortion

If a pure sine wave is sampled by an ADC at greater than

the Nyquist frequency, the nonlinearities in the ADC’s

transfer function create harmonics of the input frequency

in the sampled output data.

Total harmonic distortion (THD) is the ratio of the RMS

sum of all harmonics (in the frequency band above DC

and below one-half the sample rate, but not including the

DC component) to the RMS amplitude of the fundamental

frequency. This is expressed as follows:

222 2

234 N

V V V ... V

THD 20log V

++ +

where V1 is the fundamental RMS amplitude, and V2 to

VN are the amplitudes of the 2nd through Nth harmonics.

The THD specification in the Electrical Characteristics

table includes the 2nd through 5th harmonics.

lntermodulation Distortion

If the ADC input signal consists of more than one spec-

tral component, the ADC transfer function nonlinearities

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

If two pure sine waves of frequency fa and fb are applied

to the ADC input, nonlinearities in the ADC transfer func-

tion create distortion products at sum and difference

frequencies of mfa ± nfb, where m and n = 0, 1, 2, 3, etc.

THD includes those distortion products with m or n equal

to zero. lntermodulation distortion consists of all distor-

tion products for which neither m nor n equal zero. For

example, the 2nd-order IMD terms include (fa + fb) and

(fa - fb) while the 3rd-order IMD terms include (2fa + fb),

(2fa - fb) , (fa + 2fb), and (fa - 2fb).

If the two input sine waves are equal in magnitude, the

value (in decibels) of the 2nd-order IMD products can be

expressed by the following formula:

amplitude at (fa fb)

IMD (fa fb) 20log amplitude at fa



±=





Figure 21. Inverting Bipolar Transfer Function

Figure 22. MAX120 FFT Plot

Figure 23. Effective Bits vs. Input Frequency

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Spurious-Free Dynamic Range

Spurious-free dynamic range is the ratio of the fundamen-

tal RMS amplitude to the amplitude of the next largest

spectral component (in the frequency band above DC and

below one-half the sample rate). Usually the next largest

spectral component occurs at some harmonic of the input

frequency. However, if the ADC is exceptionally linear, it

may occur only at a random peak in the ADC’s noise floor.

+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.

†MAX120 EV kit can be used to evaluate the MAX122; when

ordering the EV kit, ask for a free sample of the MAX122.

-Denotes a package containing lead(Pb).

PART TEMP RANGE PIN-

PACKAGE

INL

(LSB)

MAX120EAG+ -40°C to +85°C 24 SSOP ±1

MAX122ACNG+ 0°C to +70°C 24 PDIP ±3/4

MAX122BCNG+ 0°C to +70°C 24 PDIP ±1

MAX122ACWG+ 0°C to +70°C 24 Wide SO ±3/4

MAX122BCWG+ 0°C to +70°C 24 Wide SO ±1

MAX122ACAG+ 0°C to +70°C 24 SSOP ±3/4

MAX122BCAG+ 0°C to +70°C 24 SSOP ±1

MAX122AENG+ -40°C to +85°C 24 PDIP ±3/4

MAX122BENG+ -40°C to +85°C 24 PDIP ±1

MAX122AEWG+ -40°C to +85°C 24 Wide SO ±3/4

MAX122BEWG+ -40°C to +85°C 24 Wide SO ±1

MAX122AEAG+ -40°C to +85°C 24 SSOP ±3/4

MAX122BEAG+ -40°C to +85°C 24 SSOP ±1

MAX122BMRG- -55°C to +125°C 24 CERDIP ±1

MAX120EVKIT-DIP†0°C to +70°C PDIP – Through Hole

PACKAGE

TYPE

PACKAGE

CODE

OUTLINE

NO.

LAND

PATTERN NO.

24 CDIP R24-4 21-0045 —

24 PDIP N24+3 21-0043 —

24 SO W24+2 21-0042 90-0182

24 SSOP A24+2 21-0056 90-0110

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Package Information

For the latest package outline information and land patterns

(footprints), go to www.maximintegrated.com/packages. Note

that a “+”, “#”, or “-” in the package code indicates RoHS status

only. Package drawings may show a different suffix character, but

the drawing pertains to the package regardless of RoHS status.

Chip Information

PROCESS: BiCMOS

Ordering Information (continued)

REVISION

NUMBER

REVISION

DATE DESCRIPTION PAGES

CHANGED

0 9/92 Initial release —

1 3/12 Removed PDIP, CERDIP packages from Ordering Information. Updated style

throughout data sheet. 1–16

Revision History

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