MAX108:±5V, 1.5Gsps, 8-Bit, Ultra High-Speed, A to D Converter with On-Chip 2.2GHz Track/Hold Amplifier

The MAX108 PECL-compatible, 1.5Gsps, 8-bit ultra high-speed analog-to-digital converter (ADC) allows accurate digitizing of analog signals with bandwidths to 2.2GHz. Fabricated on Maxim's proprietary advanced GST-2 bipolar process, the MAX108 integrates a high-performance track/hold (T/H) amplifier and a quantizer on a single monolithic die. The innovative design of the internal T/H, which has an exceptionally wide 2.2GHz full-power input bandwidth, results in high performance (typically 7.5 effective bits) at the Nyquist frequency. A fully differential comparator design and decoding circuitry reduce out-of-sequence code errors (thermometer bubbles or sparkle codes) and provide excellent metastable performance. Unlike other ultra high-speed ADCs that can have errors resulting in false full- or zero-scale outputs, the MAX108 limits the error magnitude to 1 LSB. The analog input is designed for either differential or single-ended use with a ±250mV input voltage range. Dual, differential, positive-referenced emitter-coupled logic (PECL)-compatible output data paths ensure easy interfacing and include an 8:16 demultiplexer feature that reduces output data rates to one-half the sampling clock rate. The PECL outputs can be operated from any supply between +3V to +5V for compatibility with +3.3V or +5V referenced systems. Control inputs are provided for interleaving additional MAX108 devices to increase the effective system sampling rate. The MAX108 is packaged in a 25mm x 25mm, 192-contact Enhanced Super Ball-Grid Array (ESBGA™) and is specified over the commercial (0°C to +70°C) temperature range. For pin-compatible, lower speed versions of the MAX108, see the MAX104 (1Gsps) and the MAX106 (600Msps) data sheets.

Key Features
  • 1.5Gsps Conversion Rate
  • 2.2GHz Full-Power Analog Input Bandwidth
  • 7.5 Effective Bits at fIN = 750MHz (Nyquist Frequency)
  • ±0.25 LSB INL and DNL
  • 50Ω Differential Analog Inputs
  • ±250mV Input Signal Range
  • On-Chip, +2.5V Precision Bandgap Voltage Reference
  • Latched, Differential PECL Digital Outputs
  • Selectable 8:16 Demultiplexer
  • Internal Demux Reset Input with Reset Output
  • 192-Contact ESBGA Package
  • Pin Compatible with MAX104 (1Gsps) and MAX106 (600Msps)
MAX108: Typical Operating Circuit
MAX108: Typical Operating Circuit
Applications/Uses
  • Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
  • Digital Oscilloscopes
  • Digital RF/IF Signal Processing
  • Direct RF Downconversion
  • High-Energy Physics
  • High-Speed Data Acquisition
  • Radar/ECM Systems
DataSheet
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MAX108 Data SheetMAX108.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberInput Chan.Resolution
(bits)
Sample Rate
(Msps)
AC Specs
(MHz)
SFDR
(dBc)
ENOB
(bits)
SINAD
(dB)
SNR
(dB)
THD
(dB)
DNL
(±LSB)
INL
(±LSB)
Full Pwr. BW
(MHz)
ICC
(mA)
Data Bus InterfacePackage/Pins
max ≥@ fINminminmintyp
MAX10818150012561.67.7147.247.4-60.20.250.2522001078µP/8
Demuxed
LVPECL
SBGA/192
Design kits & evaluation modules
Quality and Environmental Data
Related Products
  • MAX107:Dual, 6-Bit, 400Msps ADC with On-Chip, Wideband Input Amplifier
  • MAX105:Dual, 6-Bit, 800Msps ADC with On-Chip, Wideband Input Amplifier
  • MAX106:±5V, 600Msps, 8-Bit ADC with On-Chip 2.2GHz Bandwidth Track/Hold Amplifier
  • MAX104:±5V, 1Gsps, 8-Bit ADC with On-Chip 2.2GHz Track/Hold Amplifier
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX108C/DNo Longer AvailableDICE SALES,;NA pin;DICE;0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX108CHC-DActiveSBGA,;192 pin;630 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX108CHC-TDNo Longer AvailableSBGA,;192 pin;630 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
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