Technical Documentation

Application Notes (29)

AN-1204: Using the ADL5562 Differential Amplifier to Drive Wide Bandwidth ADCs (pdf, 164 kB)
AN-1214: High CMRR Circuit for Converting Wideband Complementary DAC Output to Single-Ended Without Precision Resistors (pdf, 145 kB)
AN-1098: Methodology for Narrow-Band Interface Design Between High Performance Differential Driver Amplifiers and ADCs (pdf, 167 kB)
AN-0974: Multicarrier TD-SCMA Feasibility (pdf, 634 kB)
AN-1026: High Speed Differential ADC Driver Design Considerations (pdf, 355 kB)
AN-0990: Terminating a Differential Amplifier in Single-Ended Input Applications (pdf, 181 kB)
AN-0992: Active Filter Evaluation Board for Differential Amplifiers (pdf, 85 kB)
AN-934: 60 dB Wide Dynamic Range, Low Frequency AGC Circuit Using a Single VGA (pdf, 317 kB)
AN-282: Fundamentals of Sampled Data Systems (pdf, 2131 kB)
AN-808: Multicarrier CDMA2000 Feasibility (pdf, 1535 kB)
The goal of this application note is to determine the feasibility of implementing a multicarrier CDMA2000 transceiver and what the major subsystem performances must be.
AN-827: A Resonant Approach to Interfacing Amplifiers to Switched-Capacitor ADCs (pdf, 203 kB)
AN-669: Effectively Applying the AD628 Precision Gain Block (pdf, 193 kB)
AN-835: Understanding High Speed ADC Testing and Evaluation (pdf, 985 kB)
AN-851: A WiMax Double Downconversion IF Sampling Receiver Design (pdf, 262 kB)
AN-826: A 2.4 GHz WiMAX Direct Conversion Transmitter (pdf, 417 kB)
AN-692: Universal Precision Op Amp Evaluation Board (pdf, 621 kB)
AN-649: Using the Analog Devices Active Filter Design Tool (pdf, 5301 kB)
AN-357: Operational Integrators (pdf, 272 kB)
AN-581: Biasing and Decoupling Op Amps in Single Supply Applications (pdf, 166 kB)
AN-214: Ground Rules for High Speed Circuits (pdf, 356 kB)
Layout and Wiring Are Critical in Video Converter Circuits.
AN-358: Noise and Operational Amplifier Circuits (pdf, 593 kB)
AN-356: User's Guide to Applying and Measuring Operational Amplifier Specifications (pdf, 538 kB)
AN-584: Using the AD813X Differential Amplifier (pdf, 174 kB)
The AD813x differs from conventional op amps by the external presence of an additional input and output. The additional input, VOGM, controls the output common mode voltage.
AN-402: Replacing Output Clamping Op Amps with Input Clamping Amps (pdf, 55 kB)
So far most clamping amplifiers have relied upon an output clamping architecture and are called output clamp amps (OCAs). A new architecture called an input clamp amp (ICA) offers superior clamping accuracy and lower distortion.
AN-589: Ways to Optimize the Performance of a Difference Amplifier (pdf, 115 kB)
This Application Note presents several ways to build and optimize the performance of a discrete difference amplifier. It also recommends amplifiers that will make the overall solution cost/performance competitive with monolithic instrument amplifiers.
AN-417: Fast Rail-to-Rail Operational Amplifiers Ease Design Constraints in Low Voltage High Speed Systems (pdf, 228 kB)
Movement towards lower power supply voltages is driven by the demand that systems consume less and less power coupled with the desire to reduce the number of power supply voltages in the system. The following applications are discussed: Single-Ended and Differential Input ADC Input Circuits, Video Line Driver, Active Filter, HDSL Transceiver, and Transformer Drive Circuits.
AN-257: Careful Design Tames High Speed Op Amps (pdf, 611 kB)
AN-253: Find Op Amp Noise with Spreadsheet (pdf, 77 kB)
AN-202: An IC Amplifier User’s Guide to Decoupling, Grounding, and Making Things Go Right for a Change (pdf, 76 kB)

Circuit Note (26)

Technical Articles (13)

MS-2407: Auto-Safety Mandate Brings Video Systems into Full View, Along with Design Challenges (pdf, 63 kB)
MS-2251: Data Sheet Intricacies—Absolute Maximum Ratings and Thermal Resistances (pdf, 331 kB)
Designing 1-ppm DAC Accuracy into Instrumentation Applications
Understand the challenges of achieving this level of converter performance
(Planet Analog, 3/2010)
- Part 1
  This article looks at a 1-ppm DAC and associated support circuitry, error sources, and performance measures.
- Part 2
  This article discusses 1-ppm circuit complexities including noise, temperature drift, thermoelectric voltages, physical stress, long-term stability, circuit construction and layout, and voltage references.
Buffer Adapts Single-ended Signals for Differential Inputs
by Randall Carver, Analog Devices (EDN Design Idea, 9/2/2004)
The Differential-signal Advantage for Communications System Design
Understand how differential signal chains and architectures can improve system performance in challenging applications.
(RF Designline, 2/1/2010)
Direct Conversion Receiver Designs Enable Multi-standard/Multi-band Operation
Modern direct conversion provides a compelling solution for field programmable radio designs and offers a cost benefit and potential performance advantage over traditional receiver solutions.
(RF Designline, 2/16/2009)
ECG Detects T-Wave Alternans and Late Potential Waveforms
Low Power Continuous Wave (CW) Doppler for Portable Ultrasound Systems
Temperature monitor measures three thermal zones
by Susan Pratt, Analog Devices, Inc. (EDN, 12/11/03)
How Ultrasound System Considerations Influence Front-End Component Choice
by Eberhard Brunner, Analog Devices, Inc.
(Analog Dialogue Vol. 36, May-July 2002)
Linear-in-dB Variable Gain Amplifier Provides True RMS Power Measurements
by Eric Newman and Stephen Lee, Analog Devices, Inc. (Wireless Design 2004)
Maximize Performance When Driving Differential ADCs
... Converting a single-ended signal to a differential signal before the analog-to-digital conversion can improve the performance of your data-acquisition system. By Sally Paterson, Analog Devices (EDN, 6/12/2003)
Integrated VGA Aids Precise Gain Control (pdf, 194 kB)
by Phillip Halford and Eamon Nash, Analog Devices, Inc. (Microwaves & RF, March 2002)

Aerospace Information (2)

Aerospace Dice (pdf, 196 kB)
(Revised 1/2006)
Many Analog Devices products can be purchased as Class K die.
Space Qualified Parts List (pdf, 93 kB)
This document lists 67 (240+) space level products that are available from Analog Devices. Many of the products listed are state-of-the-art data conversion and signal processing products that were previously only available as commercial or military Class B products. Through our Space Products Group and MIL-PRF-38535 certified Level V (Class S) facility, we are pleased to offer these products to the space marketplace.

Analog Dialogue (9)