19-3403; Rev 0; 10/04
12-Bit, 95Msps, 3.3V ADC
General Description
Features
♦ Direct IF Sampling Up to 400MHz
♦ Excellent Dynamic Performance
The MAX19538 is a 3.3V, 12-bit, 95Msps analog-to-digi-
tal converter (ADC) featuring a fully differential wide-
band track-and-hold (T/H) input amplifier, driving a
low-noise internal quantizer. The analog input accepts
single-ended or differential signals. The MAX19538 is
optimized for low power, small size, and high dynamic
performance. Excellent dynamic performance is main-
tained from baseband to input frequencies of 175MHz
and beyond, making the MAX19538 ideal for intermedi-
ate frequency (IF) sampling applications.
70.9dB/68.4dB SNR at f = 3MHz/175MHz
IN
89.0dBc/76.2dBc SFDR at f = 3MHz/175MHz
IN
-71.5dBFS Small-Signal Noise Floor
♦ 3.3V Low-Power Operation
465mW (Single-Ended Clock Mode)
492mW (Differential Clock Mode)
63µW (Power-Down Mode)
Powered from a single 3.3V supply, the MAX19538 con-
sumes only 492mW while delivering a typical 68.4dB
signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) performance at a 175MHz
input frequency. In addition to low operating power, the
MAX19538 features a 63µW power-down mode to con-
serve power during idle periods.
♦ Fully Differential or Single-Ended Analog Input
♦ Adjustable Full-Scale Analog Input Range: 0.35V
to 1.10V
♦ Common-Mode Reference
♦ CMOS-Compatible Outputs in Two’s Complement
A flexible reference structure allows the MAX19538 to use
the internal 2.048V bandgap reference or accept an
externally applied reference. The reference structure
allows the full-scale analog input range to be adjusted
from 0.35V to 1.10V. The MAX19538 provides a com-
mon-mode reference to simplify design and reduce exter-
nal component count in differential analog input circuits.
or Gray Code
♦ Data-Valid Indicator Simplifies Digital Design
♦ Data Out-of-Range Indicator
♦ Miniature 6mm x 6mm x 0.8mm 40-Pin Thin QFN
Package with Exposed Paddle
♦ Evaluation Kit Available (Order MAX1211EVKIT)
The MAX19538 supports either a single-ended or differ-
ential input clock drive. The internal clock duty-cycle
equalizer accepts a wide range of clock duty cycles.
Ordering Information
PART*
PIN-PACKAGE
40 Thin QFN
40 Thin QFN
PKG CODE
Analog-to-digital conversion results are available
through a 12-bit, parallel, CMOS-compatible output bus.
The digital output format is pin selectable to be either
two’s complement or Gray code. A data-valid indicator
eliminates external components that are normally
required for reliable digital interfacing. A separate digital
power input accepts a wide 1.7V to 3.6V supply allow-
ing the MAX19538 to interface with various logic levels.
MAX19538ETL
MAX19538ETL+
T4066-3
T4066-3
+Denotes lead-free package.
*All devices are specified over the -40°C to +85°C operating
range.
Pin-Compatible Versions
SAMPLING
RATE
(Msps)
The MAX19538 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.
RESOLUTION
(BITS)
TARGET
APPLICATION
PART
MAX12555
MAX12554
MAX12553
MAX19538
MAX1209
MAX1211
MAX1208
MAX1207
MAX1206
95
80
65
95
80
65
80
65
40
14
14
14
12
12
12
12
12
12
IF/Baseband
IF/Baseband
IF/Baseband
IF/Baseband
IF
See the Pin-Compatible Versions table for a complete
family of 14-bit and 12-bit high-speed ADCs.
Applications
IF and Baseband Communication Receivers
Cellular, Point-to-Point Microwave, HFC
Medical Imaging Including Positron
Emission Tomography (PET)
IF
Baseband
Baseband
Baseband
Video Imaging
Portable Instrumentation
Low-Power Data Acquisition
Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.
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