19-1486; Rev 0; 7/99
±5V, 600Msps, 8-Bit ADC with On-Chip
2.2GHz Bandwidth Track/Hold Amplifier
MAX106
General Description
Features
The MAX106 PECL-compatible, 600Msps, 8-bit analog-to-
digital converter (ADC) allows accurate digitizing of ana-
log signals with bandwidths to 2.2GHz. Fabricated on
Maxim’s proprietary advanced GST-2 bipolar process, the
MAX106 integrates a high-performance track/hold (T/H)
amplifier and a quantizer on a single monolithic die.
♦ 600Msps Conversion Rate
♦ 2.2GHz Full-Power Analog Input Bandwidth
♦ 7.6 Effective Bits at f = 300MHz
IN
(Nyquist frequency)
♦ ±0.25LSB INL and DNL
♦ 50Ω Differential Analog Inputs
♦ ±250mV Input Signal Range
The innovative design of the internal T/H, which has an
exceptionally wide 2.2GHz full-power input bandwidth,
results in high, 7.6 effective bits performance at the
Nyquist frequency. A fully differential comparator design
and decoding circuitry combine to reduce out-of-
sequence code errors (thermometer bubbles or sparkle
codes) and provide excellent metastable performance of
♦ On-Chip, +2.5V Precision Bandgap Voltage
Reference
♦ Latched, Differential PECL Digital Outputs
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one error per 10 clock cycles. Unlike other ADCs, which
can have errors that result in false full- or zero-scale out-
puts, the MAX106 limits the error magnitude to 1LSB.
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♦ Low Error Rate: 10 Metastable States
♦ Selectable 8:16 Demultiplexer
The analog input is designed for either differential or sin-
gle-ended use with a ±250mV input voltage range. Dual,
differential, PECL-compatible output data paths ensure
easy interfacing and include an 8:16 demultiplexer feature
that reduces output data rates to one-half the sampling
clock rate. The PECL outputs can be operated from any
supply between +3V to +5V for compatibility with +3.3V or
+5V referenced systems. Control inputs are provided for
interleaving additional MAX106 devices to increase the
effective system sampling rate.
♦ Internal Demux Reset Input with Reset Output
♦ 192-Contact ESBGA
♦ Pin Compatible with Faster MAX104/MAX108
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP. RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
MAX106CHC
0°C to +70°C
192 ESBGA
The MAX106 is packaged in a 25mm x 25mm, 192-con-
tact Enhanced Super-Ball-Grid Array (ESBGA™), and is
specified over the commercial (0°C to +70°C) temperature
range. For a pin-compatible higher speed upgrade, refer
to the MAX104 (1Gsps) and MAX108 (1.5Gsps) data
sheets.
192-Contact ESBGA
Ball Assignment Matrix
TOP VIEW
Applications
Digital RF/IF Signal Processing
Direct RF Downconversion
High-Speed Data Acquisition
Digital Oscilloscopes
High-Energy Physics
MAX106
Radar/ECM Systems
ATE Systems
Typical Operating Circuit appears at end of data sheet.
ESBGA
ESBGA is a trademark of Amkor/Anam.
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