MAX1215N
1.8V, 12-Bit, 250Msps ADC for Broadband Applications
Industry's Highest SNR and SFDR at High Input Frequencies
Part Details
- 250Msps Conversion Rate
- Excellent Low-Noise Characteristics
- SNR = 66.7dB at fIN = 100MHz
- SNR = 65.6dB at fIN = 250MHz
- Excellent Dynamic Range
- SFDR = 84.7dBc at fIN = 100MHz
- SFDR = 80dBc at fIN = 250MHz
- Single 1.8V Supply
- 886mW Power Dissipation at fSAMPLE = 250Msps and fIN = 100MHz
- On-Chip Track-and-Hold Amplifier
- Internal 1.25V-Bandgap Reference
- On-Chip Selectable Divide-by-2 Clock Input
- LVDS Digital Outputs with Data Clock Output
- MAX1215NEVKIT Available
The MAX1215N is a monolithic, 12-bit, 250Msps analog-to-digital converter (ADC) optimized for outstanding dynamic performance at high-IF frequencies beyond 300MHz. The product operates with conversion rates up to 250Msps while consuming only 886mW.
At 250Msps and an input frequency of 100MHz, the MAX1215N achieves an 84.7dBc spurious-free dynamic range (SFDR) with excellent 66.7dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) that remains flat (within 2dB) for input tones up to 250MHz. This makes it ideal for wideband applications such as communications receivers, cable-head end receivers, and power-amplifier predistortion in cellular base-station transceivers (BTS).
The MAX1215N operates from a single 1.8V power supply. The analog input is designed for AC-coupled differential or single-ended operation. The ADC also features a selectable on-chip divide-by-2 clock circuit that accepts clock frequencies as high as 500MHz. A low-voltage differential signal (LVDS) sampling clock is recommended for best performance. The converter provides LVDS-compatible digital outputs with data format selectable to be either two's complement or offset binary.
The MAX1215N is available in a 68-pin QFN package with exposed paddle (EP) and is specified over the industrial (-40°C to +85°C) temperature range.
Applications
- Base-Station Power-Amplifier Linearization
- Cable-Head End Receivers
- Communications Test Equipment
- Radar and Satellite Subsystems
- Wireless and Wired Broadband Communications
Documentation
This is the most up-to-date revision of the Data Sheet.
Hardware Ecosystem
| Parts | Product Life Cycle | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Product 7 | ||
| MAX1214 | 1.8V, 12-Bit, 210Msps ADC for Broadband Applications | |
| MAX1214N | 1.8V, Low-Power, 12-Bit, 210Msps ADC for Broadband Applications | |
| MAX1213N | 1.8V, Low-Power, 12-Bit, 170Msps ADC for Broadband Applications | |
| MAX1213 | 1.8V, 12-Bit, 170Msps ADC for Broadband Applications | |
| MAX1215 | 1.8V, 12-Bit, 250Msps ADC for Broadband Applications | |
| MAX1121 | 1.8V, 8-Bit, 250Msps Analog-to-Digital Converter with LVDS Outputs for Wideband Applications | |
| MAX1122 | 1.8V, 10-Bit, 170Msps Analog-to-Digital Converter with LVDS Outputs for Wideband Applications | |
| Standard High Speed A/D Converters 2 | ||
| MAX1123 | PRODUCTION | 1.8V, 10-Bit, 210Msps Analog-to-Digital Converter with LVDS Outputs for Wideband Applications |
| MAX1124 | PRODUCTION | 1.8V, 10-Bit, 250Msps Analog-to-Digital Converter with LVDS Outputs for Wideband Applications |
Tools & Simulations
IBIS Model 1
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