The AD9601 is a 10-bit monolithic sampling analog-to-digital converter optimized for high performance, low power, and ease of use. The product operates at up to a 250 MSPS conversion rate and is optimized for outstanding dynamic performance in wideband carrier and broadband systems. All necessary functions, including a track-and-hold (T/H) and voltage reference, are included on the chip to provide a complete signal conversion solution.

The ADC requires a 1.8 V analog voltage supply and a differential clock for full performance operation. The digital outputs are CMOS compatible and support either twos complement, offset binary format, or Gray code. A data clock output is available for proper output data timing.

Fabricated on an advanced CMOS process, the AD9601 is available in a 56-lead LFCSP, specified over the industrial temperature range (−40°C to +85°C).

Product Highlights

1. High Performance–Maintains 59.4 dBFS SNR @ 250 MSPS with a 70 MHz input.
2. Low Power–Consumes only 322 mW @ 250 MSPS.
3. Ease of Use–CMOS output data and output clock signal allow interface to current FPGA technology. The on-chip reference and sample-and-hold provide flexibility in system design. Use of a single 1.8 V supply simplifies system power supply design.
4. Serial Port Control–Standard serial port interface supports various product functions, such as data formatting, power-down, gain adjust, and output test pattern generation.
5. Pin-Compatible Family–12-bit pin-compatible family offered as the AD9626.

Applications

• Wireless and wired broadband communications
• Cable reverse path
• Communications test equipment
• Radar and satellite subsystems
• Power amplifier linearization