Overview
The MAX108 is a high-performance, 1.5Gsps, 8-bit ultra high-speed analog-to-digital converter (ADC) produced by Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated. Fabricated on Maxim's proprietary advanced GST-2 bipolar process, this ADC integrates a high-performance track/hold (T/H) amplifier and a quantizer on a single monolithic die. It is designed to accurately digitize analog signals with bandwidths up to 2.2GHz, making it suitable for a variety of high-speed applications.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Conversion Rate | 1.5Gsps |
| Analog Input Bandwidth | 2.2GHz |
| Effective Bits at Nyquist Frequency (fIN = 750MHz) | 7.5 |
| Integral Nonlinearity (INL) and Differential Nonlinearity (DNL) | ±0.25 LSB |
| Analog Input Type | 50Ω Differential or Single-Ended |
| Input Signal Range | ±250mV |
| On-Chip Voltage Reference | +2.5V Precision Bandgap |
| Digital Output Type | Latched, Differential PECL |
| Demultiplexer Feature | Selectable 8:16 Demultiplexer |
| Package Type | 192-Contact Enhanced Super Ball-Grid Array (ESBGA™) |
| Temperature Range | 0°C to +70°C |
Key Features
- High-performance track/hold amplifier with 2.2GHz full-power analog input bandwidth.
- Accurate digitization with 7.5 effective bits at the Nyquist frequency (fIN = 750MHz).
- Low INL and DNL of ±0.25 LSB.
- 50Ω differential analog inputs with ±250mV input signal range.
- On-chip +2.5V precision bandgap voltage reference.
- Latched, differential PECL digital outputs with selectable 8:16 demultiplexer feature.
- Internal demux reset input with reset output.
- 192-contact ESBGA package.
- Pin compatible with MAX104 (1Gsps) and MAX106 (600Msps).
Applications
- Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
- Digital Oscilloscopes
- Digital RF/IF Signal Processing
- Direct RF Downconversion
- High-Energy Physics
- High-Speed Data Acquisition
- Radar/ECM Systems
Q & A
- What is the conversion rate of the MAX108 ADC?
The MAX108 ADC has a conversion rate of 1.5Gsps.
- What is the full-power analog input bandwidth of the MAX108?
The full-power analog input bandwidth of the MAX108 is 2.2GHz.
- What is the effective number of bits at the Nyquist frequency for the MAX108?
The MAX108 achieves 7.5 effective bits at the Nyquist frequency (fIN = 750MHz).
- What are the INL and DNL specifications for the MAX108?
The MAX108 has an INL and DNL of ±0.25 LSB.
- What type of analog inputs does the MAX108 support?
The MAX108 supports 50Ω differential or single-ended analog inputs.
- What is the input signal range for the MAX108?
The input signal range for the MAX108 is ±250mV.
- What type of digital outputs does the MAX108 provide?
The MAX108 provides latched, differential PECL digital outputs.
- Does the MAX108 have a demultiplexer feature?
Yes, the MAX108 has a selectable 8:16 demultiplexer feature.
- What is the package type and temperature range for the MAX108?
The MAX108 is packaged in a 192-contact Enhanced Super Ball-Grid Array (ESBGA™) and is specified over the commercial temperature range of 0°C to +70°C.
- Is the MAX108 pin-compatible with other models?
Yes, the MAX108 is pin-compatible with the MAX104 (1Gsps) and MAX106 (600Msps).
