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ADA4940-2

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Ultralow Power, Low Distortion ADC Driver

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Overview

  • Small signal bandwidth: 260 MHz
  • Ultralow power 1.25mA
  • Extremely low harmonic distortion
    • −122 dB THD at 50 kHz
    • −96 dB THD at 1 MHz
  • Low input voltage noise: 3.9 nV/√Hz
  • 0.35 mV maximum offset voltage
  • Balanced outputs
  • Settling time to 0.1%: 34 ns
  • Rail-to-rail output: −VS + 0.1 V to +VS − 0.1 V
  • Adjustable output common-mode voltage
  • Flexible power supplies: 3 V to 7 V (LFCSP)
  • Disable pin to reduce power consumption

The ADA4940-1 / ADA4940-2 are low noise, low distortion differential amplifiers with very low power consumption. They are an ideal choice for driving low power, high resolution, high performance SAR and sigma-delta (Σ-Δ) analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) with resolutions up to 18 bits from dc to 1 MHz on only 1.25 mA of quiescent current. The adjustable level of the output common-mode voltage allows the ADA4940-1 /  ADA4940-2 to match the input common-mode voltage of multiple ADCs. The internal common-mode feedback loop provides exceptional output balance, as well as suppression of even-order harmonic distortion products.

With the ADA4940-1 / ADA4940-2, differential gain configurations are easily realized with a simple external feedback network of four resistors determining the closed-loop gain of the amplifier. The ADA4940-1 / ADA4940-2 are fabricated using Analog Devices, Inc., complementary bipolar process, enabling them to achieve very low levels of distortion with an input voltage noise of only 3.9 nV/√Hz. The low dc offset and excellent dynamic performance of the ADA4940-1 / ADA4940-2 make them well suited for a variety of data acquisition and signal processing applications.

The ADA4940-1 is available in a Pb-free, 3 mm × 3 mm, 16-lead LFCSP. The ADA4940-2 is available in a Pb-free, 4 mm × 4 mm, 24-lead LFCSP. The pinout is optimized to facilitate printed circuit board (PCB) layout and minimize distortion. The ADA4940-1 / ADA4940-2 are specified to operate over the −40°C to +125°C temperature range.

Applications

  • Low power ADC drivers
  • Single-ended-to-differential converters
  • Differential buffers
  • Line drivers
  • Medical Imaging
  • Industrial Process Control
  • Portable Electronics

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Ultralow Power, Low Distortion ADC Driver
ADA4940-2 Functional Block Diagram ADA4940-2 Pin Configuration
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Tools & Simulations

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Models for the following parts are available in LTspice:

  • ADA4940

Precision ADC Driver Tool

The Precision ADC Driver Tool is a web application that simulates the performance of precision ADC and driver combinations. Potential issues with driver selection, kickback settling, and distortion are flagged, and design tradeoffs can be quickly evaluated. Simulations and calculations include system noise, distortion, and settling of the ADC input

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Signal Chain Designer

Signal Chain Designer is a web-based tool designed to create and simulate complex precision signal chains. See your circuit’s performance before you commit to your PCB: transfer function, noise, power consumption, input range, and DC error. Quickly experiment with different parts and architectures. Signal chains can be exported to LTspice for further analysis.

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ADI DiffAmpCalc™

ADI's new ADI DiffAmpCalc™ is a free, downloadable calculator for designing differential amplifier circuits. The tool is easy to use and features an interactive user interface to quickly get you up and running.

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LTspice

LTspice® is a powerful, fast and free simulation software, schematic capture and waveform viewer with enhancements and models for improving the simulation of analog circuits.


Evaluation Kits

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EVAL-FDA-2

Evaluation Board for Dual High Speed Differential Amplifiers

Features and Benefits

  • Enables quick breadboarding/prototyping
  • User-defined circuit configuration
  • Edge-mounted SMA connector provisions
  • Easy connection to test equipment and other circuits
  • Two independent circuits enhance flexibility

Product Details

The EVAL-FDA-2CPZ-24 is designed to aid in the evaluation of dual high speed differential amplifiers. The EVAL-FDA-2CPZ-24 is a bare board (that is, there are no components soldered to the board) that enables users to quickly prototype a variety of differential amplifier circuits, which minimizes risk and reduces time to market. The EVAL-FDA-2CPZ-24 evaluation board supports any of the Analog Devices, Inc., dual high speed differential amplifiers in 4 mm × 4 mm, lead frame chip scale packages (LFCSP).

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Evaluation Board for Dual High Speed Differential Amplifiers
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Reference Designs

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Features and Benefits

  • Precise Magnitude and Phase Measurements to 6GHz
  • Small PCB Footprint
CN0374
RF-to-Bits Solution Offers Precise Phase and Magnitude Data to 6 GHz
Simplified Receiver Subsystem for Magnitude and Phase Measurements

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