Overview
The MAX107ECS+ is a dual, 6-bit, analog-to-digital converter (ADC) designed and manufactured by Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated. This high-speed ADC is optimized for fast and precise digitization of in-phase (I) and quadrature (Q) baseband signals, making it ideal for applications requiring high bandwidth and high sampling rates.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated |
| Type of Integrated Circuit | A/D Converter |
| Number of Channels | 2 |
| Converter Resolution | 6-bit |
| Sampling Speed | 400 Msps |
| Case | QFP80 |
| Mounting | SMD |
| Interface | Parallel |
| Relative Accuracy | 0.25 LSB |
| Integrated Circuit Features | Differential |
| Operating Voltage | 3.3V to 5V |
| Analog Input Bandwidth | 400 MHz (-0.5 dB), 1.5 GHz (-3 dB) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) | Typically 37 dB |
| Signal-to-Noise plus Distortion (SINAD) | Typically 36.7 dB |
| Integral Nonlinearity (INL) and Differential Nonlinearity (DNL) | ±0.25 LSB |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to +85°C |
Key Features
- Dual, 6-bit, 400 Msps flash analog-to-digital converter designed for high-speed, high-bandwidth I&Q digitizing.
- Fully differential, wideband input stage with ±400 mV full-scale input range.
- On-board +2.5V precision bandgap reference.
- Integrated 6:12 output demultiplexer to reduce output data rate to half the sampling clock rate.
- LVDS outputs in two’s complement format, supporting speeds up to 200 MHz per output port.
- High-performance comparator design minimizing metastable states.
- Matching channel-to-channel performance with 0.04 dB gain, 0.1 LSB offset, and 0.2 degrees phase difference.
Applications
- High-speed data acquisition systems.
- Wireless communication systems, particularly in baseband signal processing.
- Radar and surveillance systems requiring high-bandwidth signal digitization.
- Medical imaging and diagnostic equipment.
- Test and measurement instruments.
Q & A
- What is the resolution and sampling speed of the MAX107ECS+ ADC?
The MAX107ECS+ has a 6-bit resolution and a sampling speed of 400 Msps. - What type of input stage does the MAX107ECS+ feature?
The MAX107ECS+ features a fully differential, wideband input stage. - What is the operating voltage range of the MAX107ECS+?
The operating voltage range is from 3.3V to 5V. - What is the typical signal-to-noise plus distortion (SINAD) of the MAX107ECS+?
The typical SINAD is 36.7 dB with a 125 MHz input signal. - How does the MAX107ECS+ output data?
The MAX107ECS+ outputs data in LVDS two’s complement format. - What is the maximum operating temperature of the MAX107ECS+?
The maximum operating temperature is +85°C. - What is the purpose of the integrated 6:12 output demultiplexer in the MAX107ECS+?
The demultiplexer reduces the output data rate to half the sampling clock rate. - What is the typical integral nonlinearity (INL) and differential nonlinearity (DNL) of the MAX107ECS+?
The typical INL and DNL are ±0.25 LSB. - What are some common applications of the MAX107ECS+ ADC?
Common applications include high-speed data acquisition, wireless communication systems, radar and surveillance systems, medical imaging, and test and measurement instruments. - What is the analog input bandwidth of the MAX107ECS+?
The analog input bandwidth is 400 MHz (-0.5 dB) and 1.5 GHz (-3 dB).
