19-3259; Rev 0; 5/04
40Msps, 12-Bit ADC
General Description
Features
The MAX1206 is a 3.3V, 12-bit analog-to-digital converter
(ADC) featuring a fully differential wideband track-and-
hold (T/H) input, driving the internal quantizer. The
MAX1206 is optimized for low power, small size, and
high dynamic performance. This ADC operates from a
single 3.0V to 3.6V supply, consuming only 159mW,
while delivering a typical signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) per-
formance of 68.6dB at a 20MHz input frequency. The
T/H-driven input stage accepts single-ended or differen-
tial inputs. In addition to low operating power, the
MAX1206 features a 0.15mW power-down mode to con-
serve power during idle periods.
ꢀ Excellent Dynamic Performance
68.6dB SNR at f = 20MHz
IN
90dBc SFDR at f = 20MHz
IN
ꢀ Low-Power Operation
159mW at 3.0V (Single-Ended Clock)
181mW at 3.3V (Single-Ended Clock)
198mW at 3.3V (Differential Clock)
ꢀ Differential or Single-Ended Clock
ꢀ Accepts 20% to 80% Clock Duty Cycle
ꢀ Fully Differential or Single-Ended Analog Input
ꢀ Adjustable Full-Scale Analog Input Range
ꢀ Common-Mode Reference
A flexible reference structure allows the MAX1206 to
use its internal precision bandgap reference or accept
an externally applied reference. A common-mode refer-
ence is provided to simplify design and reduce external
component count in differential analog input circuits.
ꢀ Power-Down Mode
ꢀ CMOS-Compatible Outputs in Two’s Complement
or Gray Code
The MAX1206 supports both a single-ended and differ-
ential input clock drive. Wide variations in the clock
duty cycle are compensated with the ADC’s internal
duty-cycle equalizer.
ꢀ Data-Valid Indicator Simplifies Digital Design
ꢀ Out-of-Range and Data-Valid Indicators
ꢀ Miniature, 40-Pin Thin QFN Package with Exposed
The MAX1206 features parallel, CMOS-compatible out-
puts. The digital output format is pin selectable to be
either two’s complement or Gray code. A data-valid indi-
cator eliminates external components that are normally
required for reliable digital interfacing. A separate power
input for the digital outputs accepts a voltage from 1.7V
to 3.6V for flexible interfacing with various logic levels.
The MAX1206 is available in a 6mm x 6mm x 0.8mm, 40-
pin thin QFN package with exposed paddle (EP), and is
specified for the extended industrial (-40°C to +85°C)
temperature range.
Paddle
ꢀ Pin-Compatible, IF Sampling ADC Available
(MAX1211ETL)
ꢀ Evaluation Kit Available (Order MAX1211EVKIT)
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
40 Thin QFN (6mm x 6mm)
-40°C to +85°C
MAX1206ETL
Refer to the MAX1209 and MAX1211 (see Pin-Compatible
Higher/Speed Versions table) for applications that require
high dynamic performance for IF input frequencies.
Pin-Compatible Higher
Speed Versions
Applications
Communication Receivers
SPEED GRADE
TARGET
APPLICATION
PART
Cellular, LMDS, Point-to-Point Microwave,
MMDS, HFC, WLAN
(Msps)
MAX1206
MAX1207
MAX1208
MAX1211
MAX1209
40
65
80
65
80
Baseband
Baseband
Baseband
IF
Ultrasound and Medical Imaging
Portable Instrumentation
Low-Power Data Acquisition
IF
Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.
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