19-3143; Rev 2; 9/05
Quad, 12-Bit, 40Msps, 1.8V ADC with
Serial LVDS Outputs
General Description
Features
The MAX1126 quad, 12-bit analog-to-digital converter
(ADC) features fully differential inputs, a pipelined
architecture, and digital error correction. This ADC is
optimized for low-power, high-dynamic performance for
medical imaging, communications, and instrumentation
applications. The MAX1126 operates from a 1.7V to
1.9V single supply and consumes only 563mW while
delivering a 69.9dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) at a
5.3MHz input frequency. In addition to low operating
power, the MAX1126 features an 813µA power-down
mode for idle periods.
♦ Four ADC Channels with Serial LVDS/SLVS
Outputs
♦ Excellent Dynamic Performance
69.9dB SNR at f = 5.3MHz
IN
93.7dBc SFDR at f = 5.3MHz
IN
-90dB Channel Isolation
♦ Ultra-Low Power
135mW per Channel (Normal Operation)
1.5mW Total (Shutdown Mode)
♦ Accepts 20% to 80% Clock Duty Cycle
♦ Self-Aligning Data-Clock to Data-Output Interface
♦ Fully Differential Analog Inputs
An internal 1.24V precision bandgap reference sets the
ADC’s full-scale range. A flexible reference structure
allows the use of an external reference for applications
requiring increased accuracy or a different input volt-
age range.
♦ Wide 1.4V
Differential Input Voltage Range
P-P
♦ Internal/External Reference Option
♦ Test Mode for Digital Signal Integrity
A single-ended clock controls the conversion process.
An internal duty-cycle equalizer allows for wide varia-
tions in input-clock duty cycle. An on-chip phase-
locked loop (PLL) generates the high-speed serial
low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) clock.
♦ LVDS Outputs Support Up to 30in FR-4 Backplane
Connections
♦ Small, 68-Pin QFN with Exposed Paddle
♦ Evaluation Kit Available (MAX1127EVKIT)
The MAX1126 provides serial LVDS outputs for data,
clock, and frame alignment signals. The output data is
presented in two’s complement or binary format.
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
68 QFN 10mm x
x 10mm x 0.9mm
Refer to the MAX1127 data sheet for a pin-compatible
65Msps version of the MAX1126.
MAX1126EGK
-40°C to +85°C
The MAX1126 is available in a small, 10mm x 10mm x
0.9mm, 68-pin QFN package with exposed paddle and
is specified for the extended industrial (-40°C to +85°C)
temperature range.
Pin Configuration
68 67 66 65 64 63 62 61 60 59 58 57 56 55 54 53 52
GND
IN0P
IN0N
GND
IN1P
IN1N
GND
1
2
51 OUT0P
50 OUT0N
Applications
Ultrasound and Medical Imaging
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Imaging
Multichannel Communication Systems
Instrumentation
EP
3
49 OV
DD
4
48 OUT1P
47 OUT1N
5
6
46 OV
DD
7
45 CLKOUTP
AV
DD
8
CLKOUTN
44
MAX1126
AV
DD
9
OV
43
42
DD
AV
DD
10
FRAMEP
GND 11
IN2P 12
IN2N 13
GND 14
IN3P 15
IN3N 16
GND 17
41 FRAMEN
40 OV
DD
39 OUT2P
38 OUT2N
37 OV
DD
36 OUT3P
35 OUT3N
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34
QFN
10mm x 10mm x 0.9mm
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