Analog Devices Inc.
The MAX12555 is a 3.3V, 14-bit, 95Msps analog-to-digitalconverter (ADC) featuring a fully differential widebandtrack-and-hold (T/H) input amplifier, driving a low-noiseinternal quantizer. The analog input stage accepts single endedor differential signals. The MAX12555 is optimizedfor high dynamic performance, low power, and smallsize. Excellent dynamic performance is maintained frombaseband to input frequencies of 175MHz and beyond,making the MAX12555 ideal for intermediate frequency(IF) sampling applications.Powered from a single 3.3V supply, the MAX12555 consumesonly 497mW while delivering a typical 72.1dBsignal-to-noise ratio (SNR) performance at a 175MHzinput frequency. In addition to low operating power, theMAX12555 features a 300µW power-down mode toconserve power during idle periods.A flexible reference structure allows the MAX12555 to usethe internal 2.048V bandgap reference or accept anexternally applied reference. The reference structureallows the full-scale analog input range to be adjustedfrom ±0.35V to ±1.10V. The MAX12555 provides a common-mode reference to simplify design and reduce externalcomponent count in differential analog input circuits.The MAX12555 supports either a single-ended or differentialinput clock. Wide variations in the clock dutycycle are compensated with the ADC's internal dutycycleequalizer (DCE).ADC conversion results are available through a 14-bit,parallel, CMOS-compatible output bus. The digital outputformat is pin selectable to be either two's complementor Gray code. A data-valid indicator eliminatesexternal components that are normally required for reliabledigital interfacing. A separate digital power inputaccepts a wide 1.7V to 3.6V supply, allowing theMAX12555 to interface with various logic levels.The MAX12555 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.See a parametric table of the complete family of pin-compatible, 12-/14-bit high-speed ADCs.ApplicationsIF and Baseband Communication Receivers: Cellular, Point-to-Point Microwave, HFC, WLANLow-Power Data AcquisitionMedical Imaging Including Positron Emission Tomography (PET)Portable InstrumentationVideo Imaging