Overview
The MAX1429ETN+TD is a high-performance analog-to-digital converter (ADC) produced by Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated. This 15-bit ADC is designed for high-speed and high-performance applications, particularly in multichannel and multimode receivers. It features a fully differential wideband track-and-hold (T/H) and a 15-bit converter core, making it ideal for applications that require stringent dynamic performance.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 15 bits | |
| Sampling Rate | Up to 100 Msps | |
| Input Range | 2.2 V P-P full-scale | |
| Noise Floor | -77.7 dBFS | |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) | 75.1 dB | |
| Spurious-Free Dynamic Range (SFDR) | -100 dBc (two-tone), 90 dBc/94 dBc (single-tone) | |
| Supply Voltage | Analog: 5 V, Digital: 3 V | |
| Output Format | Parallel, CMOS-compatible, two's-complement | |
| Package | 8mm x 8mm, 56-pin thin QFN with exposed paddle (EP) | |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to +85°C |
Key Features
- High-speed operation with sampling rates up to 100 Msps.
- High-performance dynamic characteristics, including a noise floor of -77.7 dBFS and an SNR of 75.1 dB.
- Excellent spurious-free dynamic range (SFDR) of -100 dBc for two-tone inputs and 90 dBc/94 dBc for single-tone inputs.
- Fully differential wideband track-and-hold (T/H) and a 15-bit converter core.
- Parallel, CMOS-compatible outputs in two's-complement format.
- Separate output driver power-supply range of 2.3 V to 3.5 V for compatibility with various logic devices.
- Compact 8mm x 8mm, 56-pin thin QFN package with exposed paddle (EP) for low thermal resistance.
Applications
- Antenna Array Processing
- Cellular Base-Station Transceiver Systems (BTS)
- E911 Location Receivers
- Multistandard Receivers
- Power Amplifier Linearity Correction
- Single- and Multicarrier Receivers
- Wireless Local Loop (WLL)
Q & A
- What is the resolution of the MAX1429 ADC?
The MAX1429 ADC has a resolution of 15 bits.
- What is the maximum sampling rate of the MAX1429?
The MAX1429 can sample at rates up to 100 Msps.
- What is the input range of the MAX1429?
The MAX1429 has a 2.2 V P-P full-scale input range.
- What is the noise floor of the MAX1429?
The noise floor of the MAX1429 is -77.7 dBFS.
- What are the typical applications of the MAX1429?
The MAX1429 is typically used in antenna array processing, cellular base-station transceiver systems, E911 location receivers, and other high-performance receiver applications.
- What is the operating temperature range of the MAX1429?
The MAX1429 operates over a temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.
- What is the package type of the MAX1429?
The MAX1429 is packaged in an 8mm x 8mm, 56-pin thin QFN with an exposed paddle (EP) for low thermal resistance.
- Is the MAX1429 compatible with various logic devices?
Yes, the MAX1429 provides a separate output driver power-supply range of 2.3 V to 3.5 V to enable compatibility with a wide range of logic devices.
- What are the key dynamic performance metrics of the MAX1429?
The MAX1429 achieves an SNR of 75.1 dB and an SFDR of -100 dBc for two-tone inputs and 90 dBc/94 dBc for single-tone inputs.
- How does the MAX1429 handle high-frequency inputs?
The MAX1429 is optimized for input frequencies less than f_CLK/3 and features a track-and-hold (T/H) with a -1 dB full-power bandwidth of 260 MHz.
