AD9258 Analog Devices, AD9258 Datasheet - Page 28

• Manufacturer Part Number: AD9258
• Description: 14-Bit, 125 MSPS, 1.8 V Dual Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC)
• Manufacturer: Analog Devices

Specifications of AD9258

• Resolution (bits): 14bit
• # Chan: 2
• Sample Rate: 125MSPS
• Interface: Par
• Analog Input Type: Diff-Bip
• Ain Range: (2Vref) p-p,1 V p-p,2 V p-p
• Adc Architecture: Pipelined
• Pkg Type: CSP

AD9258
The signal characteristics must be considered when selecting
a transformer. Most RF transformers saturate at frequencies
below a few megahertz (MHz). Excessive signal power can also
cause core saturation, which leads to distortion.
At input frequencies in the second Nyquist zone and above, the
noise performance of most amplifiers is not adequate to achieve
the true SNR performance of the AD9258. For applications in
which SNR is a key parameter, differential double balun coupling
is the recommended input configuration (see Figure 68). In this
configuration, the input is ac-coupled, and the CML is provided
to each input through a 33 Ω resistor. These resistors compensate
for losses in the input baluns to provide a 50 Ω impedance to
the driver.
In the double balun and transformer configurations, the value of
the input capacitors and resistors is dependent on the input fre-
quency and source impedance and may need to be reduced or
removed. Table 10 displays recommended values to set the RC
ANALOG INPUT
ANALOG INPUT
2V p-p
C
D
0.1µF
P
0.1µF
0.1µF
A
R
D
0Ω
0Ω
Figure 69. Differential Input Configuration Using the AD8352
Figure 68. Differential Double Balun Input Configuration
S
R
G
16
1
2
3
4
5
S
AD8352
V
CC
P
8, 13
14
0.1µF
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0.1µF
0.1µF
10
11
33Ω
33Ω
0.1µF
0.1µF
network. At higher input frequencies, good performance can be
achieved by using a ferrite bead in series with a resistor and
removing the capacitors. However, these values are dependent
on the input signal and should be used only as a starting guide.
Table 10. Example RC Network
Frequency
Range
(MHz)
0 to 100
100 to 200
100 to 300
1
An alternative to using a transformer-coupled input at
frequencies in the second Nyquist zone is to use the AD8352
differential driver. An example is shown in Figure 69. See the
AD8352
0.1µF
200Ω
200Ω
In this configuration, R1 is a ferrite bead with a value of 10 Ω @ 100 MHz.
0.1µF
R1
R1
0.1µF
C2
C1
C2
data sheet for more information.
R
R
C
R1 Series
(Ω Each)
33
10
10
R2
R2
1
VIN+
VIN–
AD9258
VIN+
VIN–
C1 Differential
(pF)
5
5
Remove
AD9258
VCM
VCM
R2 Series
(Ω Each)
15
10
66
C2 Shunt
(pF Each)
15
10
Remove