±5v, 600msps, 8-bit adc with on-chip 2.2ghz bandwidth … · 2002-03-14 · digital output high...

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General DescriptionThe MAX106 PECL-compatible, 600Msps, 8-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) allows accurate digitizing of ana-log signals with bandwidths to 2.2GHz. Fabricated onMaxim’s proprietary advanced GST-2 bipolar process, theMAX106 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 anexceptionally wide 2.2GHz full-power input bandwidth,results in high, 7.6 effective bits performance at theNyquist frequency. A fully differential comparator designand decoding circuitry combine to reduce out-of-sequence code errors (thermometer bubbles or sparklecodes) and provide excellent metastable performance ofone error per 1027 clock cycles. Unlike other ADCs, whichcan have errors that result in false full- or zero-scale out-puts, the MAX106 limits the error magnitude to 1LSB.

The analog input is designed for either differential or sin-gle-ended use with a ±250mV input voltage range. Dual,differential, PECL-compatible output data paths ensureeasy interfacing and include an 8:16 demultiplexer featurethat reduces output data rates to one-half the samplingclock rate. The PECL outputs can be operated from anysupply between +3V to +5V for compatibility with +3.3V or+5V referenced systems. Control inputs are provided forinterleaving additional MAX106 devices to increase theeffective system sampling rate.

The MAX106 is packaged in a 25mm x 25mm, 192-con-tact Enhanced Super-Ball-Grid Array (ESBGA™), and isspecified over the commercial (0°C to +70°C) temperaturerange. For a pin-compatible higher speed upgrade, referto the MAX104 (1Gsps) and MAX108 (1.5Gsps) datasheets.

ApplicationsDigital RF/IF Signal Processing

Direct RF Downconversion

High-Speed Data Acquisition

Digital Oscilloscopes

High-Energy Physics

Radar/ECM Systems

ATE Systems

Features 600Msps Conversion Rate

2.2GHz Full-Power Analog Input Bandwidth

7.6 Effective Bits at fIN = 300MHz (Nyquist frequency)

±0.25LSB INL and DNL

50Ω Differential Analog Inputs

±250mV Input Signal Range

On-Chip, +2.5V Precision Bandgap VoltageReference

Latched, Differential PECL Digital Outputs

Low Error Rate: 10-27 Metastable States

Selectable 8:16 Demultiplexer

Internal Demux Reset Input with Reset Output

192-Contact ESBGA

Pin Compatible with Faster MAX104/MAX108

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________________________________________________________________ Maxim Integrated Products 1

19-1486; Rev 1; 11/01

PART

MAX106CHC 0°C to +70°C

TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE

192 ESBGA

Typical Operating Circuit appears at end of data sheet.

Ordering Information

ESBGA

TOP VIEW

MAX106

192-Contact ESBGABall Assignment Matrix

ESBGA is a trademark of Amkor/Anam.

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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS

DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS(VCCA = VCCI = VCCD = +5.0V ±5%, VEE = -5.0V ±5%, VCCO = +3.0V to VCCD, REFIN connected to REFOUT, TA = TMIN to TMAX,unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.)

Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functionaloperation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure toabsolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.

VCCA to GNDA .........................................................-0.3V to +6VVCCD to GNDD.........................................................-0.3V to +6VVCCI to GNDI ............................................................-0.3V to +6VVCCO to GNDD........................................-0.3V to (VCCD + 0.3V)AUXEN1, AUXEN2 to GND .....................-0.3V to (VCCD + 0.3V)VEE to GNDI..............................................................-6V to +0.3VBetween GNDs......................................................-0.3V to +0.3VVCCA to VCCD .......................................................-0.3V to +0.3VVCCA to VCCI.........................................................-0.3V to +0.3VPECL Digital Output Current ...............................................50mAREFIN to GNDR ........................................-0.3V to (VCCI + 0.3V)REFOUT Current ................................................+100µA to -5mAICONST, IPTAT to GNDI .......................................-0.3V to +1.0VTTL/CMOS Control Inputs

(DEMUXEN, DIVSELECT) ....................-0.3V to (VCCD + 0.3V)RSTIN+, RSTIN- ......................................-0.3V to (VCCO + 0.3V)

VOSADJ Adjust Input ................................-0.3V to (VCCI + 0.3V)CLK+ to CLK- Voltage Difference..........................................±3VCLK+, CLK-.....................................(VEE - 0.3V) to (GNDD + 1V)CLKCOM.........................................(VEE - 0.3V) to (GNDD + 1V)VIN+ to VIN- Voltage Difference ............................................±2VVIN+, VIN- to GNDI................................................................±2VContinuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70°C)

192-Contact ESBGA (derate 61mW/°C above +70°C) ...4.88W(with heatsink and 200LFM airflow, derate 106mW/°C above +70°C) ....................................8.48W

Operating Temperature RangeMAX106CHC........................................................0°C to +70°C

Operating Junction Temperature.....................................+150°CStorage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +150°C

TA = +25° C

Referenced to GNDR

0 < ISOURCE < 2.5mA

Driving REFIN input only

VIN+ and VIN- to GNDI, TA = +25°C

VOSADJ = 0 to 2.5V

Signal + offset w.r.t. GNDI

TA = +25° C

No missing codes guaranteed

CONDITIONS

kΩ4 5RREFReference Input Resistance

mV5∆REFOUTReference Output LoadRegulation

V2.475 2.50 2.525REFOUTReference Output Voltage

LSB±4 ±5.5Input VOS Adjust Range

kΩ14 25 RVOSInput Resistance (Note 2)

ppm/°C150TCRInput Resistance TemperatureCoefficient

LSB-0.5 ±0.25 0.5INLIntegral Nonlinearity (Note 1)

Bits8RESResolution

Ω49 50 51RINInput Resistance

V±0.8VCMCommon-Mode Input Range

mVp-p475 500 525VFSRFull-Scale Input Range (Note 1)

LSB-0.5 ±0.25 0.5DNLDifferential Nonlinearity (Note 1)

CodesNoneMissing Codes

UNITSMIN TYP MAXSYMBOLPARAMETER

ACCURACY

ANALOG INPUTS

VOS ADJUST CONTROL INPUT

REFERENCE INPUT AND OUTPUT

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DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)(VCCA = VCCI = VCCD = +5.0V ±5%, VEE = -5.0V ±5%, VCCO = +3.0V to VCCD, REFIN connected to REFOUT, TA = TMIN to TMAX,unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.)

CLK+ and CLK- to CLKCOM, TA = +25°C

CONDITIONS

ppm/°C150TCRInput Resistance TemperatureCoefficient

Ω48 50 52RCLKClock Input Resistance


(Note 10)

(Note 9)

VIN+ = VIN- = ±0.1V

VIH = 2.4V

VIL = 0

dB40 68PSRR-Negative Power-SupplyRejection Ratio (Note 8)

dB40 73PSRR+Positive Power-Supply RejectionRatio (Note 8)

dB40 68CMRRCommon-Mode Rejection Ratio(Note 7)

W5.25PDISSPower Dissipation (Note 6)

Output Supply Current (Note 6) mA75 115ICCO

mA205 340ICCDDigital Supply Current

mA-290 -210IEENegative Input Supply Current

mA108 150ICCIPositive Input Supply Current

mA480 780ICCAPositive Analog Supply Current

V0.8VILLow-Level Input Voltage

V2.0VIHHigh-Level Input Voltage

V-1.810 -1.620VOLDigital Output Low Voltage

V-1.025 -0.880VOHDigital Output High Voltage

V-1.475VILDigital Input Low Voltage

µA50IIHHigh-Level Input Current

µA-1 1IILLow-Level Input Current

V-1.165VIHDigital Input High Voltage

CLOCK INPUTS (Note 3)

TTL/CMOS CONTROL INPUTS (DEMUXEN, DIVSELECT)

DEMUX RESET INPUT (Note 4)

PECL DIGITAL OUTPUTS (Note 5)

POWER REQUIREMENTS

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fIN = 600MHz

fIN = 500MHz

fIN = 125MHz

fIN = 300MHz

fIN = 600MHz

fIN = 600MHz

fIN = 125MHz

fIN = 300MHz

fIN = 125MHz

fIN = 300MHz

CONDITIONS

56.7

dB

57.4SFDR600

Spurious-Free Dynamic Range

-67.5

-67.5 -63THD125

-56.5

-56.5 -52THD300

-56.1

dB

-57.0THD600

Total Harmonic Distortion (Note 12)

47.4

45 47.4SNR125

47.1

44.8 47.1SNR300

46.8

V/V1.1:1VSWRAnalog Input VSWR

GHz2.2BW-3dBAnalog Input Full-PowerBandwidth

dB

46.8SNR600

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (No Harmonics)

7.74

7.4 7.74ENOB125

7.65Bits

7.63ENOB600

7.62

7.3 7.65ENOB300

Effective Number of Bits (Note 11)


fIN = 125MHz

fIN = 300MHz

fIN1 = 124MHz, fIN2 = 126MHz, at -7dB below full scale

fIN = 125MHz

fIN = 300MHz

63.0 69.9SFDR125

57.4

52.0 57.5SFDR300

dB-61.8IMDTwo-Tone Intermodulation

47.4

45.3 47.4SINAD125

46.8

69.9

dB

46.7SINAD600

Signal-to-Noise Ratio andDistortion

46.6

44.7 46.8SINAD300

fIN = 600MHzDifferential

Single-ended

Differential

Single-ended

Differential

Single-ended

Differential

Single-ended

Differential

Single-ended

Differential

Single-ended

Differential

Single-ended

Differential

Single-ended

Differential

Single-ended

Differential

Single-ended

Differential

Single-ended

Differential

Single-ended

fIN = 600MHzDifferential

Single-ended

Differential

Single-ended

Differential

Single-ended

AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS(VCCA = VCCI = VCCD = +5.0V, VEE = -5.0V, VCCO = +3.3V, REFIN connected to REFOUT, fS = 600Msps, fIN at -1dBFS, TA = +25°C,unless otherwise noted.)

VOSADJ control input open LSB-2 0 +2VOSTransfer Curve Offset

ANALOG INPUT

DYNAMIC SPECIFICATIONS

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CONDITIONS UNITSMIN TYP MAXSYMBOLPARAMETER

20% to 80%, CL = 3pF

20% to 80%, CL = 3pF

20% to 80%, CL = 3pF

Figure 17

Figure 17

Figure 15

Figure 15

Figure 4

Figure 17

ps220tRDREADYDREADY Rise Time

ps360tFDATADATA Fall Time

ps420tRDATADATA Rise Time

ps-50 150 350tPD2DREADY to DATA PropagationDelay (Note 14)

ns2.2tPD1CLK to DREADY PropagationDelay

ps0tHDReset Input Data Hold Time(Note 13)

ps0tSUReset Input Data Setup Time(Note 13)

ps< 0.5tAJAperture Jitter

ps100tADAperture Delay

DIV1, DIV2 modes

DIV1, DIV2 modes

20% to 80%, CL = 3pF

9.5ClockCycles

8.5tPDA

Auxiliary Port Pipeline Delay

ClockCycles

7.5tPDP

Primary Port Pipeline Delay

ps180tFDREADYDREADY Fall Time

AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)(VCCA = VCCI = VCCD = +5.0V, VEE = -5.0V, VCCO = +3.3V, REFIN connected to REFOUT, fS = 600Msps, fIN at -1dBFS, TA = +25°C,unless otherwise noted.)

Note 1: Static linearity parameters are computed from a “best-fit” straight line through the code transition points. The full-scalerange (FSR) is defined as 256 · slope of the line.

Note 2: The offset control input is a self-biased voltage divider from the internal +2.5V reference voltage. The nominal open-circuitvoltage is +1.25V. It may be driven from an external potentiometer connected between REFOUT and GNDI.

Note 3: The clock input’s termination voltage can be operated between -2.0V and GNDI. Observe the absolute maximum ratings onthe CLK+ and CLK- inputs.

Note 4: Input logic levels are measured with respect to the VCCO power-supply voltage.Note 5: All PECL digital outputs are loaded with 50Ω to VCCO - 2.0V. Measurements are made with respect to the VCCO power-

supply voltage.Note 6: The current in the VCCO power supply does not include the current in the digital output’s emitter followers, which is a func-

tion of the load resistance and the VTT termination voltage.Note 7: Common-mode rejection ratio is defined as the ratio of the change in the transfer-curve offset voltage to the change in the

common-mode voltage, expressed in dB.Note 8: Measured with the positive supplies tied to the same potential, VCCA = VCCD = VCCI. VCC varies from +4.75V to +5.25V.Note 9: VEE varies from -5.25V to -4.75V.Note 10: Power-supply rejection ratio is defined as the ratio of the change in the transfer-curve offset voltage to the change in power

supply voltage, expressed in dB.Note 11: Effective number of bits (ENOB) are computed from a curve fit referenced to the theoretical full-scale range.

7.5

Msps600fMAXMaximum Sample Rate

Figure 17 ns0.75tPWLClockPulseWidthLow

Figure 17 ns0.75 5tPWHClock Pulse Width High

TIMING CHARACTERISTICS

Figures 6, 7, and 8

Figures 6, 7, and 8

DIV4 mode

DIV4 mode

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Typical Operating Characteristics(VCCA = VCCI = VCCD = +5.0V, VEE = -5.0V, VCCO = +3.3V, REFIN connected to REFOUT, fS = 600Msps, TA = +25°C, unless other-wise noted.)

8.00

10 100 1000

EFFECTIVE NUMBER OF BITS vs.ANALOG INPUT FREQUENCY

(SINGLE-ENDED ANALOG INPUT DRIVE)

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ANALOG INPUT FREQUENCY (MHz)

ENOB

(Bits

)

6.75

6.50

7.25

7.50

7.00

7.75-6dBFS

-1dBFS

-12dBFS8.00

10 100 1000

EFFECTIVE NUMBER OF BITS vs.ANALOG INPUT FREQUENCY

(DIFFERENTIAL ANALOG INPUT DRIVE)

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ENOB

(Bits

)

6.75

6.50

7.25

7.50

7.00

7.75

-6dBFS

-1dBFS

-12dBFS

SIGNAL-TO-NOISE + DISTORTIONvs. ANALOG INPUT FREQUENCY


MAX

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SINA

D (d

B)

100

35

40

45

50

55

3010 1000

-1dB FS

-6dB FS

-12dB FS

SIGNAL-TO-NOISE + DISTORTIONvs. ANALOG INPUT FREQUENCY


MAX

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SINA

D (d

B)

100

35

40

45

50

55

3010 1000

-1dB FS

-6dB FS

-12dB FS

50

10 100 1000

SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO vs.ANALOG INPUT FREQUENCY


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SNR

(dB)

30

38

42

34

46

-1dBFS

-12dBFS

-6dBFS

50

10 100 1000

SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO vs.ANALOG INPUT FREQUENCY


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SNR

(dB)

30

38

42

34

46

-6dBFS

-1dBFS

-12dBFS

Note 12: Total harmonic distortion (THD) is computed from the first five harmonics.Note 13: Guaranteed by design with a reset pulse width of one clock period or longer.Note 14: Guaranteed by design. The DREADY to DATA propagation delay is measured from the 50% point on the rising edge of the

DREADY signal (when the output data changes) to the 50% point on a data output bit. This places the falling edge of theDREADY signal in the middle of the data output valid window, within the differences between the DREADY and DATA riseand fall times, which gives maximum setup and hold time for latching external data latches.

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75

10 100 1000

SPURIOUS-FREE DYNAMIC RANGEvs. ANALOG INPUT FREQUENCY


MAX

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SFDR

(dB)

50

60

65

55

70

-12dBFS

-6dBFS

-1dBFS

8.00

100 600

EFFECTIVE NUMBER OF BITS vs.CLOCK FREQUENCY

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CLOCK FREQUENCY (MHz)

ENOB

(Bits

)

6.75

6.50

7.25

7.50

7.00

7.75

fIN = 125MHz, -1dBFS

6.50

7.00

6.75

7.50

7.25

7.75

8.00

-12 -8 -6 -4-10 -2 0 2 4 6 8 10

EFFECTIVE NUMBER OF BITSvs. CLOCK POWER

MAX

106t

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CLOCK POWER PER SIDE (dBm)

ENOB

(Bits

)

SINGLE-ENDED CLOCK DRIVE

DIFFERENTIAL CLOCK DRIVE

fIN = 125MHz, -1dBFS6.50

7.00

6.75

7.50

7.25

7.75

8.00

4.50 5.304.70 5.504.90 5.10

EFFECTIVE NUMBER OF BITS vs.VCCI = VCCA = VCCD

MAX

106t

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VCC (V)

ENOB

(Bits

)


65

67

66

70

69

68

71

72

74

73

75

SPURIOUS-FREE DYNAMIC RANGEvs. VCCI = VCCA = VCCD

MAX

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VCC (V)

SFDR

(dB)

4.50 5.304.70 5.504.90 5.10


6.50

7.00

6.75

7.50

7.25

7.75

8.00

-4.50-5.30 -4.70-5.50 -4.90-5.10

EFFECTIVE NUMBER OF BITS vs. VEE

MAX

106t

oc14

VEE (V)

ENOB

(Bits

)

55

59

57

65

63

61

67

69

73

71

75

-12 -8 -6-10 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 8 10

SPURIOUS-FREE DYNAMIC RANGEvs. CLOCK POWER

MAX

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CLOCK POWER PER SIDE (dBm)

SFDR

(dB)

SINGLE-ENDED CLOCK DRIVE

DIFFERENTIAL CLOCK DRIVE

fIN = 125MHz, -1dBFS65

67

66

70

69

68

71

72

74

73

75

SPURIOUS-FREE DYNAMIC RANGEvs. VEE

MAX

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VEE (V)

SFDR

(dB)

-4.50-5.30 -4.70-5.50 -4.90-5.10


Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)(VCCA = VCCI = VCCD = +5.0V, VEE = -5.0V, VCCO = +3.3V, REFIN connected to REFOUT, fS = 600Msps, TA = +25°C, unless other-wise noted.)

75

10 100 1000

SPURIOUS-FREE DYNAMIC RANGEvs. ANALOG INPUT FREQUENCY

(SINGLE-ENDED ANALOG INPUT DRIVE)M

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SFDR

(dB)

50

60

65

55

70

-12dBFS

-6dBFS

-1dBFS

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-70

-68

-69

-66

-67

-64

-65

-63

-61

-62

-60

4.50 4.70 4.90 5.10 5.30 5.50

TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTIONvs. VCCI = VCCA = VCCD

MAX

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VCC (V)

THD

(dB)

-128.0

-102.4

-51.2

-76.8

-25.6

0

0 12060 180 240 300

FFT PLOT(fIN = 125.1708984MHz, RECORD LENGTH 8192)

MAX

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AMPL

ITUD

E (d

B)

H3 H2

ENOB = 7.75 BITSSNR = 47.5dBTHD = -68.8dBSFDR = 70.8dB

FUNDAMENTAL

-128.0

-102.4

-51.2

-76.8

-25.6

0

0 12060 180 240 300


MAX

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AMPL

ITUD

E (d

B)

H2


FUNDAMENTAL

H3

-128.0

-102.4

-51.2

-76.8

-25.6

0

0 12060 180 240 300


MAX

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AMPL

ITUD

E (d

B)

H3 H2


FUNDAMENTAL

0

-1

-2

-3

-4

-5500 1500 2500

ANALOG INPUT BANDWIDTH FULL-POWER

MAX

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AMPL

ITUD

E (d

B)

FULL-POWER BANDWIDTH = 2.2GHz

-128.0

-102.4

-51.2

-76.8

-25.6

0

0 12060 180 240 300

TWO-TONE INTERMODULATION DISTORTIONFFT PLOT (RECORD LENGTH 8192,

-7dB BELOW FULL-SCALE)

MAX

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AMPL

ITUD

E (d

B)f1 = 123.9990235MHzf2 = 126.0498047MHzSFDR = 61.6dB

f1

f2

(2 x f2) - f1(2 x f1) - f2

-5

-6

-7

-8

-9

-10500 1500 2500

ANALOG INPUT BANDWIDTH -6dB BELOW FULL-SCALE

MAX

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AMPL

ITUD

E (d

B)

SMALL-SIGNAL BANDWIDTH = 2.4GHz-0.5

-0.2

-0.3

-0.4

-0.1

0

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

INTEGRAL NONLINEARITYvs. OUTPUT CODE

(LOW-FREQUENCY SERVO-LOOP DATA)

MAX

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OUTPUT CODE

INL

(LSB

)

0 32 64 96 128 160 192 224 256

-70

-68

-69

-65

-66

-67

-64

-63

-61

-62

-60

TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTIONvs. VEE

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VEE (V)

THD

(dB)

-4.50-5.30 -4.70-5.50 -4.90-5.10



-0.5

-0.2

-0.3

-0.4

-0.1

0

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

DIFFERENTIAL NONLINEARITYvs. OUTPUT

(LOW-FREQUENCY SERVO-LOOP DATA)M

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6 to

c27

OUTPUT CODE

DNL

(LSB

)

0 32 64 96 128 160 192 224 256

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Pin Description

DREADY200mV/div

DATA200mV/div

DREADY RISE/FALL TIME,DATA RISE/FALL TIME

MAX

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500ps/div1.0

1.1

1.2

1.3

1.4

1.5

0 1000500 1500 2000 2500

VOLTAGE STANDING-WAVE RATIO vs. ANALOG INPUT FREQUENCY

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VSW

R

Test Point. Do not connect.TESTPOINT

(T.P.)A10, E17, F2, P3, R17, R18

Digital GroundGNDDA11, B11, B16, B17, C11, C16, U9, U17,

V9, V17, V18, W9

PECL Supply Voltage, +3V to +5VVCCOA12–A19, B19, C19, D19, E19, F19, G19,H19, J19, K19, L19, M19, N19, P19, T19,

U19, V19, W10–W19

Analog Supply Voltage, +5V. Supplies analog comparator array.VCCAA9, B9, C9, U7, V7, W7

Analog Ground—For comparator array.GNDAA8, B8, C8, U6, V6, W6

CONTACT

Analog Supply Voltage, +5V. Supplies T/H amplifier, clock distribu-tion, bandgap reference, and reference amplifier.

VCCIA5, B5, C5, H2, H3, M2, M3, U5, V5, W5

Analog Ground—for T/H amplifier, clock distribution, bandgap refer-ence, and reference amplifier.

GNDIA1–A4, A6, A7, B1, B2, C1, C2, D1, D2,D3, G1, H1, J2, J3, K1, K2, K3, L2, L3,

M1, N1, T2, T3, U1, V1, V2, W1–W4

FUNCTIONNAME


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Pin Description (continued)

CONTACT

Analog Supply Voltage, -5V. Supplies T/H amplifier, clock distribu-tion, bandgap reference, and reference amplifier.

VEEB3, B4, C3, C4, E3, F3, G2, G3, N2, N3,

U2, U3, U4, V3, V4

FUNCTIONNAME

Reference Ground. Must be connected to GNDI.GNDRB6, B7

Primary Output Data Bit 0 (LSB)P0+B12

Digital Supply Voltage, +5VVCCDB10, B18, C10, C17, C18, T17, T18, U8,

U18, V8, W8

Primary Output Data Bit 1P1+B14

Reference InputREFINC6

Auxiliary Output Data Bit 1A1+B15

Auxiliary Output Data Bit 0 (LSB)A0+B13

Complementary Primary Output Data Bit 0 (LSB)P0-C12

Complementary Primary Output Data Bit 1P1-C14

Complementary Auxiliary Output Data Bit 0 (LSB)A0-C13

TTL/CMOS Demux Divide-Selection Input1: Decimation DIV4 mode0: Demultiplexed DIV2 mode

DIVSELECTD17

Die Temperature Measurement Test Point. See Die TemperatureMeasurement section.

ICONSTE1

Tie to VCCO to power the auxiliary port. Tie to GNDD to powerdown.

AUXEN2D18

Complementary Auxiliary Output Data Bit 1A1-C15

Reference OutputREFOUTC7

Die Temperature Measurement Test Point. See Die TemperatureMeasurement section.

IPTATE2

Offset Adjust InputVOSADJF1

TTL/CMOS Demux Enable Control1: Enable Demux0: Disable Demux

DEMUXENE18

Primary Output Data Bit 2P2+F18

Auxiliary Output Data Bit 2A2+G18

Complementary Auxiliary Output Data Bit 2A2-G17

Complementary Primary Output Data Bit 2P2-F17

Complementary Primary Output Data Bit 3P3-H17

Primary Output Data Bit 3P3+H18

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Pin Description (continued)

Differential Input Voltage (-)VIN-J1

Auxiliary Output Data Bit 3A3+J18

Primary Output Data Bit 4P4+L18

Complementary Primary Output Data Bit 4P4-L17

Complementary Auxiliary Output Data Bit 3A3-J17

Auxiliary Output Data Bit 4A4+M18

Primary Output Data Bit 5P5+N18

Complementary Primary Output Data Bit 5P5-N17

CONTACT

Complementary Auxiliary Output Data Bit 5A5-P17

FUNCTIONNAME

This contact must be connected to GNDI.TESTPOINT

(T.P.)P2

Complementary Sampling Clock InputCLK-P1

Complementary Auxiliary Output Data Bit 4A4-M17

Auxiliary Output Data Bit 5A5+P18

50Ω Clock Termination ReturnCLKCOMR1, R2, R3

Sampling Clock InputCLK+T1

Complementary PECL Reset OutputRSTOUT-U11

Complementary PECL Demux Reset InputRSTIN-U10

Tie to VCCO to power the auxiliary port. Tie to GNDD to powerdown.

AUXEN1R19

Complementary PECL Overrange BitOR-U12

Complementary Primary Output Data Bit 7 (MSB)P7-U14

Complementary Primary Output Data Bit 6P6-U16

Complementary Auxiliary Output Data Bit 6A6-U15

Complementary Auxiliary Output Data Bit 7 (MSB)A7-U13

PECL Reset OutputRSTOUT+V11

PECL Demux Reset InputRSTIN+V10

PECL Overrange BitOR+V12

Primary Output Data Bit 7 (MSB)P7+V14

Primary Output Data Bit 6P6+V16

Auxiliary Output Data Bit 6A6+V15

Auxiliary Output Data Bit 7 (MSB)A7+V13

Complementary Data-Ready ClockDREADY-K17

Differential Input Voltage (+)VIN+L1

Data-Ready ClockDREADY+K18

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Detailed DescriptionThe MAX106 is an 8-bit, 600Msps flash ADC with on-chip T/H amplifier and differential PECL-compatibleoutputs. The ADC (Figure 1) employs a fully differential8-bit quantizer and a unique encoding scheme to limitmetastable states to typically one error per 1027 clockcycles, with no error exceeding 1LSB max.

An integrated 8:16 output demultiplexer simplifies inter-facing to the part by reducing the output data rate toone-half the sampling clock rate. This demultiplexerhas internal reset capability that allows multipleMAX106s to be time-interleaved to achieve highereffective sampling rates.

When clocked at 600Msps, the MAX106 provides a typ-ical effective number of bits (ENOB) of 7.6 bits at ananalog input frequency of 300MHz. The analog input ofthe MAX106 is designed for differential or single-endeduse with a ±250mV full-scale input range. In addition,this fast ADC features an on-board +2.5V precisionbandgap reference. If desired, an external referencecan also be used.

CLK-

RSTIN+

RSTIN-

VOSADJ

BANDGAPREFERENCE

+2.5V

CLK+

CLKCOM

VIN-

VIN+

REFOUT

REFIN

DEMUXEN DIVSELECT

DEMUXCLOCKDRIVER

16

50Ω

50Ω

50Ω

50Ω

RSTOUT

A0–A7

P0–P7

DREADY

OR

DIFFERENTIALPECL OUTPUTS

T/HCLOCKDRIVER

ADCCLOCKDRIVER

REFERENCEAMPLIFIER

2

2

DEMUXCLOCK

GENERATOR

RESET INPUTDUAL LATCH

RESETPIPELINE

GNDI

GNDI

GNDR

DELAYEDRESET

16

16

2

2

T/H AMPLIFIER

LOGICCLOCKDRIVER

BIAS CURRENTS OVERRANGEBIT

AUXILIARYDATA PORT

PRIMARYDATA PORT

DATAREADY CLOCK

DEMUXRESET OUTPUT

8-BITFLASH ADC

MAX106

Figure 1. Simplified Functional Diagram

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Principle of OperationThe MAX106’s flash or parallel architecture providesthe fastest multibit conversion of all common integratedADC designs. The key to this high-speed flash archi-tecture is the use of an innovative, high-performancecomparator design. The flash converter and down-stream logic translate the comparator outputs into aparallel 8-bit output code and pass this binary code onto the optional 8:16 demultiplexer, where primary andauxiliary ports output PECL-compatible data at up to300Msps per port (depending on how the demultiplex-er section is set on the MAX106). The ideal transferfunction appears in Figure 2.

On-Chip Track/Hold AmplifierAs with all ADCs, if the input waveform is changingrapidly during conversion, ENOB and signal-to-noiseratio (SNR) specifications will degrade. The MAX106’son-chip, wide-bandwidth (2.2GHz) T/H amplifier reducesthis effect and increases the ENOB performance signifi-cantly, allowing precise capture of fast analog data athigh conversion rates.

The T/H amplifier buffers the input signal and allows afull-scale signal input range of ±250mV. The T/H ampli-fier’s differential 50Ω input termination simplifies inter-facing to the MAX106 with controlled impedance lines.Figure 3 shows a simplified diagram of the T/H amplifierstage internal to the MAX106.

Aperture width, delay, and jitter (or uncertainty) areparameters that affect the dynamic performance ofhigh-speed converters. Aperture jitter, in particular,directly influences SNR and limits the maximum slewrate (dV/dt) that can be digitized without a significantcontribution of errors. The MAX106’s innovative T/Hamplifier design typically limits aperture jitter to lessthan 0.5ps.

Aperture WidthAperture width (tAW) is the time the T/H circuit requires(Figure 4) to disconnect the hold capacitor from theinput circuit (for instance to turn off the sampling bridgeand put the T/H unit in hold mode).

Aperture JitterAperture jitter (tAJ) is the sample-to-sample variation(Figure 4) in the time between the samples.

Aperture DelayAperture delay (tAD) is the time defined between therising edge of the sampling clock and the instant whenan actual sample is taken (Figure 4).

(-FS

+ 1L

SB) 0

(+FS

- 1L

SB)

+FS

OVERRANGE + 255255254

129128127126

3210

ANALOG INPUT

DIGI

TAL

OUTP

UT

TOCOMPARATORS

TOCOMPARATORS

BUFFERAMPLIFIER

INPUTAMPLIFIER

CLOCKSPLITTER

ALL INPUTS ARE ESD PROTECTED(NOT SHOWN IN THISSIMPLIFIED DRAWING).

SAMPLINGBRIDGE

GNDI

50Ω50Ω

VIN+VIN-

GNDI

CHOLD

50Ω50Ω

CLK+CLK-

CLKCOM

Figure 3. Internal Structure of the 2.2GHz T/H Amplifier

HOLD

CLK

ANALOGINPUT

SAMPLEDDATA (T/H)

T/H

tAW

tADtAJ

TRACK TRACKAPERTURE DELAY (tAD)APERTURE WIDTH (tAW)APERTURE JITTER (tAJ)

CLK

Figure 4. T/H Aperture Timing

Figure 2. Transfer Function

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Internal ReferenceThe MAX106 features an on-chip +2.5V precisionbandgap reference that can be used by connectingREFOUT to REFIN. This connects the reference outputto the positive input of the reference buffer. The buffer’snegative input is internally tied to GNDR. GNDR mustbe connected to GNDI on the user’s application board.REFOUT can source up to 2.5mA to supply externaldevices if required.

An adjustable external reference can be used to adjustthe ADC’s full-scale range. To use an external refer-ence supply, connect a high-precision reference to theREFIN pin and leave the REFOUT pin floating. In thisconfiguration, REFOUT must not be simultaneouslyconnected at any time, to avoid conflicts between thetwo references. REFIN has a typical input resistance of5kΩ and accepts input voltages of +2.5V ±200mV.Using the MAX106’s internal reference is recommend-ed for best performance.

Digital OutputsThe MAX106 provides data in offset binary format to dif-ferential PECL outputs. A simplified circuit schematic ofthe PECL output cell is shown in Figure 5. All PECL out-puts are powered from VCCO, which may be operatedfrom any voltage between +3.0V to VCCD for flexibleinterfacing with either +3.3V or +5V systems. The nomi-nal VCCO supply voltage is +3.3V.

All PECL outputs on the MAX106 are open-emittertypes and must be terminated at the far end of eachtransmission line with 50Ω to VCCO - 2V. Table 1 lists allMAX106 PECL outputs and their functions.

Demultiplexer OperationThe MAX106 features an internal data demultiplexer,which provides for three different modes of operation(see the following sections on Demultiplexed DIV2Mode, Non-Demultiplexed DIV1 Mode, and DecimationDIV4 Mode) controlled by two TTL/CMOS-compatibleinputs: DEMUXEN and DIVSELECT.

DEMUXEN enables or disables operation of the internal1:2 demultiplexer. A logic high on DEMUXEN activatesthe internal demultiplexer, and a logic low deactivatesit. With the internal demultiplexer enabled, DIVSELECTcontrols the selection of the operational mode. DIVSE-LECT low selects demultiplexed DIV2 mode, and DIV-SELECT high selects decimation DIV4 mode (Table 2).

Auxiliary-Port Differential Outputs from LSB to MSB. A “+” indicates the true value; a “-”denotes the complementary outputs.

A0+ to A7+,A0- to A7-

Overrange True and Complementary OutputsOR+, OR-

Data-Ready Clock True and Complementary Outputs. These signal lines are used to latchthe output data from the primary to the auxiliary output ports. Data changes on the risingedge of the DREADY clock.

DREADY+, DREADY-

Reset Output True and Complementary OutputsRSTOUT+, RSTOUT-

PECL OUTPUT SIGNALS

Primary-Port Differential Outputs from LSB to MSB. A “+” indicates the true value; a “-”denotes the complementary outputs.

P0+ to P7+,P0- to P7-

FUNCTION

DIFF.PAIR

500Ω 500Ω

1.8mA

GNDD GNDD

GNDD

VCCO

A_+/P_+

A_-/P_-

Figure 5. Simplified PECL Output Structure

Table 1. PECL Output Functions

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Non-Demultiplexed DIV1 ModeThe MAX106 may be operated at up to the full sam-pling rate (600Msps) in non-demultiplexed DIV1 mode(Table 2). In this mode, the internal demultiplexer is dis-abled and sampled data is presented to the primaryport only, with the data repeated at the auxiliary port,but delayed by one clock cycle (Figure 6). Since theauxiliary output port contains the same data stream asthe primary output port, the auxiliary port can be shutdown to save power by connecting AUXEN1 andAUXEN2 to digital ground (GNDD). This powers downthe internal bias cells and causes both outputs (trueand complementary) of the auxiliary port to pull up to alogic-high level. To save additional power, the external50Ω termination resistors connected to the PECL termi-

nation power supply (VCCO - 2V) may be removed fromall auxiliary output ports.

Demultiplexed DIV2 ModeThe MAX106 features an internally selectable DIV2mode (Table 2) that reduces the output data rate toone-half of the sample clock rate. The demultiplexedoutputs are presented in dual 8-bit format with two con-secutive samples appearing in the primary and auxil-iary output ports on the rising edge of the data-readyclock (Figure 7). The auxiliary data port contains theprevious sample, and the primary output contains themost recent data sample. AUXEN1 and AUXEN2 mustbe connected to VCCO to power up the auxiliary portPECL output drives.

NOTE: THE AUXILIARY PORT DATA IS DELAYED ONE ADDITIONAL CLOCK CYCLE FROM THE PRIMARY PORT DATA. GROUNDING AUXEN1 AND AUXEN2 WILL POWER DOWN THE AUXILIARY PORT TO SAVE POWER.

CLK-

CLK+

n n+1 n+2 n+3 n+4 n+5

n+1 n+2 n+3 n+4

n n+1 n+2 n+3 n+4

n+5

n+6 n+7 n+8 n+9 n+10 n+11 n+12 n+13

ADC SAMPLE NUMBER ADC SAMPLES ON THE RISING EDGE OF CLK+

CLK

DREADY

AUXILIARYDATA PORT

PRIMARYDATA PORT

DREADY+

DREADY-

Figure 6. Non-Demuxed, DIV1-Mode Timing Diagram

NOTE: THE LATENCY TO THE PRIMARY PORT IS 7.5 CLOCK CYCLES, AND THE LATENCY TO THE AUXILIARY PORT IS 8.5 CLOCK CYCLES. BOTH THE PRIMARY AND AUXILIARY DATA PORTS ARE UPDATED ON THE RISING EDGE OF THE DREADY+ CLOCK.

CLK-

CLK+

n n+1 n+2 n+3 n+4 n+5

n+1n-1 n+3

n+6 n+7 n+8 n+9 n+10 n+11 n+12 n+13


CLK

DREADY

AUXILIARYDATA PORT

PRIMARYDATA PORT

DREADY+

DREADY-

n n+2 n+4

Figure 7. Demuxed DIV2-Mode Timing Diagram

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Decimation DIV4 ModeThe MAX106 also offers a special decimated, demulti-plexed output (Figure 8) that discards every other inputsample and outputs data at one-quarter the input sam-pling rate for system debugging at slower output datarates. With an input clock of 600MHz, the effective out-put data rate will be reduced to 150MHz per output portin the DIV4 mode (Table 2). Since every other sample isdiscarded, the effective sampling rate is 300Msps.

Overrange OperationA single differential PECL overrange output bit (OR+,OR-) is provided for both primary and auxiliary demulti-plexed outputs. The operation of the overrange bitdepends on the status of the internal demultiplexer. Indemultiplexed DIV2 mode and decimation DIV4 mode,

the OR bit will flag an overrange condition if either theprimary or auxiliary port contains an overranged sam-ple (Table 2). In non-demultiplexed DIV1 mode, the ORport will flag an overrange condition only when the pri-mary output port contains an overranged sample.

Applications InformationSingle-Ended Analog Inputs

The MAX106 T/H amplifier is designed to work at fullspeed for both single-ended and differential analoginputs (Figure 9). Inputs VIN+ and VIN- feature on-chip,laser-trimmed 50Ω termination resistors to provideexcellent voltage standing-wave ratio (VSWR) perfor-mance.

NOTE: THE LATENCY TO THE PRIMARY PORT REMAINS 7.5 CLOCK CYCLES, WHILE THE LATENCY OF THE AUXILIARY PORT INCREASES TO 9.5 CLOCK CYCLES. THIS EFFECTIVELY DISCARDS EVERY OTHER SAMPLE AND REDUCES THE OUTPUT DATA RATE TO 1/4 THE SAMPLE CLOCK RATE.

CLK-

CLK+

n n+1 n+2 n+3 n+4 n+5

n-2 n+2

n+6 n+7 n+8 n+9 n+10 n+11 n+12 n+13


CLK

DREADY

AUXILIARYDATA PORT

PRIMARYDATA PORT

DREADY+

DREADY-

n n+4

Figure 8. Decimation DIV4-Mode Timing Diagram

Table 2. Demultiplexer Operation

Flags overrange data appearing in the pri-mary port only.

Low

High

DEMUXEN OVERRANGE-BIT OPERATION

X

Low

DIVSELECT

DIV1600Msps/port

DIV2300Msps/port

DEMUX MODE

High

Flags overrange data appearing in eitherthe primary or auxiliary port.

HighDIV4

150Msps/port

X = Don’t care

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In a typical single-ended configuration, the analoginput signal (Figure 10a) enters the T/H amplifier stageat the in-phase input (VIN+), while the inverted phaseinput (VIN-) is reverse-terminated to GNDI with anexternal 50Ω resistor. Single-ended operation allows foran input amplitude of ±250mV. Table 3 shows a selec-tion of input voltages and their corresponding outputcodes for single-ended operation.

Differential Analog InputsTo obtain a full-scale digital output with differential inputdrive (Figure 10b), 250mVp-p must be applied betweenVIN+ and VIN- (VIN+ = +125mV and VIN- = -125mV).Midscale digital output codes (01111111 or 10000000)occur when there is no voltage difference betweenVIN+ and VIN-. For a zero-scale digital output code, the

in-phase input (VIN+) must see -125mV and the invert-ed input (VIN-) must see +125mV. A differential inputdrive is recommended for best performance. Table 4represents a selection of differential input voltages andtheir corresponding output codes.

+2.8V

50Ω

50Ω

VIN+

ANALOG INPUTS ARE ESD PROTECTED(NOT SHOWN IN THIS SIMPLIFIED DRAWING).

VIN-

GNDI

VEE

Figure 9. Simplified Analog Input Structure (Single-Ended/Differential)

VIN+

VIN-

0V

+250mV

-250mV t

500mVp-pFS ANALOG

INPUT RANGE

VIN = ±250mV

500mV

Figure 10a. Single-Ended Analog Input Signals

VIN+VIN-+125mV

-125mV t

±250mVFS ANALOG

INPUT RANGE0V

250mV -250mV

Figure 10b. Differential Analog Input Signals

Table 3. Ideal Input Voltage and Output Code Results for Single-Ended Operation

0V 11111111 (full scale)+250mV

VIN-

1

OVERRANGE BITVIN+ OUTPUT CODE

0V 11111111+250mV - 1LSB 0

0V

0V

01111111 toggles

100000000V 0

00000001 -250mV + 1LSB 0

0V 00000000 (zero scale)-250mV 0

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Offset AdjustThe MAX106 provides an analog input (VOSADJ) to com-pensate for system offsets. The offset adjust input is aself-biased voltage divider from the internal +2.5V preci-sion reference. The nominal open-circuit voltage is one-half the reference voltage. With an input resistance oftypically 25kΩ, this pin may be driven by an external10kΩ potentiometer (Figure 11) connected betweenREFOUT and GNDI to correct for offset errors. This con-trol provides a typical ±5.5LSB offset adjustment range.

Clock OperationThe MAX106 clock inputs are designed for either sin-gle-ended or differential operation (Figure 12) with flexi-ble input drive requirements. Each clock input isterminated with an on-chip, laser-trimmed 50Ω resistorto CLKCOM (clock-termination return). The CLKCOMtermination voltage can be connected anywherebetween ground and -2V for compatibility with standardECL drive levels.

The clock inputs are internally buffered with a preampli-fier to ensure proper operation of the data converter,even with small-amplitude sine-wave sources. TheMAX106 was designed for single-ended, low-phase-noise sine-wave clock signals with as little as 100mVamplitude (-10dBm). This eliminates the need for anexternal ECL clock buffer and its added jitter.

Single-Ended Clock Inputs (Sine-Wave Drive)Excellent performance is obtained by AC- or DC-cou-pling a low-phase-noise sine-wave source into a singleclock input (Figure 13a, Table 5). For proper DC bal-ance, the undriven clock input should be externally50Ω reverse-terminated to GNDI.

Table 4. Ideal Input Voltage and Output Code Results for Differential Operation

-125mV

-125mV + 0.5LSB

11111111 (full scale)+125mV

VIN-

1

11111111+125mV - 0.5LSB 0

OVERRANGE BIT

0V

+125mV - 0.5LSB

01111111toggles

100000000V 0

00000001-125mV + 0.5LSB 0

+125mV 00000000 (zero scale)-125mV 0

VIN+ OUTPUT CODE

GNDI

10kPOT

REFOUT

VOSADJ

MAX106

Figure 11. Offset Adjust with External 10kΩ Potentiometer

CLK+

CLK INPUTS ARE ESD PROTECTED (NOT SHOWN IN THIS SIMPLIFIED DRAWING).

CLKCOM

CLK-

50Ω +0.8V

50Ω GNDI

VEE

Figure 12. Simplified Clock Input Structure (Single-Ended/Differential)

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The dynamic performance of the data converter isessentially unaffected by clock-drive power levels from-10dBm (100mV clock signal amplitude) to +10dBm(1V clock signal amplitude). The MAX106 dynamic per-formance specifications are determined by a single-ended clock drive of +4dBm (500mV clock signalamplitude). To avoid saturation of the input amplifierstage, limit the clock power level to a maximum of+10dBm.

Differential Clock Inputs (Sine-Wave Drive)The advantages of differential clock drive (Figure 13b,Table 5) can be obtained by using an appropriatebalun or transformer to convert single-ended sine-wavesources into differential drives. The precision on-chiplaser-trimmed 50Ω clock-termination resistors ensureexcellent amplitude matching. See Single-Ended Clock

Inputs (Sine-Wave Drive) for proper input amplituderequirements.

Single-Ended Clock Inputs (ECL Drive)Configure the MAX106 for single-ended ECL clockdrive by connecting the clock inputs as shown in Figure13c (Table 5). A well-bypassed VBB supply (-1.3V) isessential to avoid coupling noise into the undrivenclock input, which would degrade the dynamic perfor-mance.

Differential Clock Inputs (ECL Drive)The MAX106 may be driven from a standard differential(Figure 13d, Table 5) ECL clock source by setting theclock termination voltage at CLKCOM to -2V. Bypassthe clock-termination return (CLKCOM) as close to theADC as possible with a 0.01µF capacitor connected toGNDI.

CLK+

CLK- = 0V

+0.5V

-0.5V

NOTE: CLKCOM = 0V

t

Figure 13a. Single-Ended Clock Input Signals

CLK+-0.8V

-1.8V t

CLK- = -1.3V

NOTE: CLKCOM = -2V

Figure 13c. Single-Ended ECL Clock Drive

CLK+CLK-+0.5V

-0.5V t

NOTE: CLKCOM = 0V

Figure 13b. Differential Clock Input Signals

CLK+CLK--0.8V

-1.8V t

NOTE: CLKCOM = -2V

Figure 13d. Differential ECL Clock Drive

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AC-Coupling Clock InputsThe clock inputs CLK+ and CLK- can also be drivenwith positive referenced ECL (PECL) logic levels if theclock inputs are AC-coupled. Under this condition, con-nect CLKCOM to GNDI. Single-ended ECL/PECL/sine-wave drive is also possible if the undriven clock input isreverse-terminated to GNDI through a 50Ω resistor inseries with a capacitor whose value is identical to thatused to couple the driven input.

Demux Reset OperationThe MAX106 features an internal 1:2 demultiplexer thatreduces the data rate of the output digital data to one-half the sample clock rate. Demux reset is necessarywhen interleaving multiple MAX106s and/or synchroniz-ing external demultiplexers. The simplified block dia-gram of Figure 1 shows that the demux reset signal pathconsists of four main circuit blocks. From input to out-put, they are the reset input dual latch, the resetpipeline, the demux clock generator, and the reset out-put. The signals associated with the demux reset opera-tion and the control of this section are listed in Table 6.

Reset Input Dual LatchThe reset input dual-latch circuit block accepts differ-ential PECL reset inputs referenced to the same VCCOpower supply that powers the MAX106 PECL outputs.For applications that do not require a synchronizingreset, the reset inputs can be left open. In this case,they will self-bias to a proper level with internal 50kΩresistors and a 20µA current source. This combinationcreates a -1V difference between RSTIN+ and RSTIN-to disable the internal reset circuitry. When driven withPECL logic levels terminated with 50Ω to (VCCO - 2V),the internal biasing network can easily be overdriven.Figure 14 shows a simplified schematic of the resetinput structure.

To properly latch the reset input data, setup (tSU) anddata-hold times (tHD) must be met with respect to therising edge of the sample clock. The timing diagram ofFigure 15 shows the timing relationship of the resetinput and sampling clock.

Table 5. DC-Coupled Clock Drive Options

-10dBm to +4dBm Figure 13aSingle-Ended Sine Wave

CLK+

GNDI

CLKCOMCLOCK DRIVE REFERENCE

External 50Ω to GNDI

CLK-

-10dBm to +4dBm -10dBm to +4dBm Figure 13bDifferential Sine Wave GNDI

ECL Drive -1.3V Figure 13cSingle-Ended ECL -2V

ECL Drive ECL Drive Figure 13dDifferential ECL -2V

50k50k

RSTIN+

RSTIN-

RESET INPUTS ARE ESD PROTECTED (NOT SHOWN ON THIS SIMPLIFIED DRAWING).

20µA

GNDD

VCCO

Figure 14. Simplified Reset Input Structure

RSTIN+

50% 50%

CLK+

CLK-

RSTIN-

50%

tSU tHD

Figure 15. Reset Input Timing Definitions

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Reset PipelineThe next section in the reset signal path is the resetpipeline. This block adds clock latency cycles to thereset signal to match the latency of the converted ana-log data through the ADC. In this way, when reset dataarrives at the RSTOUT+/RSTOUT- PECL output it will betime-aligned with the analog data present in the prima-ry and auxiliary ports at the time the reset input wasdeasserted at RSTIN+/RSTIN-.

Demux Clock GeneratorThe demux clock generator creates the DIV1, DIV2, orDIV4 clocks required for the different modes of demuxand non-demux operation. The TTL/CMOS controlinputs DEMUXEN and DIVSELECT control the demuxedmode selection, as described in Table 2. The timingdiagrams in Figures 16 and 17 show the output timingand data alignment in DIV1, DIV2, and DIV4 modes,respectively.

The phase relationship between the sampling clock atthe CLK+/CLK- inputs and the data-ready clock at theDREADY+/DREADY- outputs will be random at devicepower-up. As with all divide-by-two circuits, two possi-ble phase relationships exist between these clocks.The difference between the phases is the inversion ofthe DIV2/DREADY clock. The timing diagram in Figure16 shows this relationship.

Reset all MAX106 devices to a known DREADY phaseafter initial power-up for applications such as interleav-ing, where two or more MAX106 devices are used toachieve higher effective sampling rates. This synchro-nization is necessary to set the order of output samplesbetween the devices. Resetting the converters accom-plishes this synchronization. The reset signal is used toforce the internal counter in the demux clock-generatorblock to a known phase state.

Table 6. Demux Operating and Reset Control Signal

50%

CLK+

CLK-

DREADY +

DREADY -

"PHASE 1"

"PHASE 2"20% 20%

50%

80% 80%

tPD1DREADY-

DREADY+ tRDREADYtFDREADY

DREADY +

DREADY -

Figure 16. CLK and DREADY Timing in Demuxed DIV2 ModeShowing Two Possible DREADY Phases

CLK+

CLK-

DREADY +

DREADY -

AUXILIARY PORT DATA

PRIMARY PORT DATA

tPWH tPWL

tPD1

tPD2

Figure 17. Output Timing for All Modes (DIV1, DIV2, DIV4)

Sampling clock inputsMaster ADC Timing Signal. The ADC samples on the rising edge ofCLK+.

CLK+, CLK-

TYPE

Differential PECL outputsData-Ready PECL Output. Output data changes on the rising edge ofDREADY+.

DREADY+, DREADY-

Differential PECL inputs Demux Reset Input Signals. Resets the internal demux when asserted.RSTIN+, RSTIN-

Differential PECL outputs Reset Outputs—for resetting additional external demux devices.RSTOUT+, RSTOUT-

SIGNAL NAME FUNCTION

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Reset OutputFinally, the reset signal is presented in differential PECLformat to the last block of the reset signal path.RSTOUT+/RSTOUT- output the time-aligned reset sig-nal used for resetting additional external demuxes inapplications where further reduction in the output datarate is desired. Many demux devices require their resetsignal to be asserted for several clock cycles while theyare clocked. To accomplish this, the MAX106 DREADYclock will continue to toggle while RSTOUT is asserted.

When a single MAX106 device is used, no synchroniz-ing reset is required since the order of the samples inthe output ports is unchanged regardless of the phaseof the DREADY clock. In DIV2 mode, the data in theauxiliary port is delayed by 8.5 clock cycles while thedata in the primary port is delayed by 7.5 clock cycles.The older data is always in the auxiliary port, regardlessof the phase of the DREADY clock.

The reset output signal, RSTOUT, is delayed by onefewer clock cycle (6.5 clock cycles) than the primaryport. The reduced latency of RSTOUT serves to mark

the start of synchronized data in the primary and auxil-iary ports. When the RSTOUT signal returns to a zero,the DREADY clock phase is reset.

Since there are two possible phases of the DREADYclock with respect to the input clock, there are two pos-sible timing diagrams to consider. The first timing dia-gram (Figure 18) shows the RSTOUT timing and dataalignment of the auxiliary and primary output portswhen the DREADY clock phase is already reset. Forthis example, the RSTIN pulse is two clock cycles long.Under this condition, the DREADY clock continuesuninterrupted, as does the data stream in the auxiliaryand primary ports.

The second timing diagram (Figure 19) shows theresults when the DREADY phase is opposite from thereset phase. In this case, the DREADY clock “swallows”a clock cycle of the sample clock, resynchronizing tothe reset phase. Note that the data stream in the auxil-iary and primary ports has reversed. Before reset was

NOTE: THE LATENCY TO THE RESET OUTPUT IS 6.5 CLOCK CYCLES. THE LATENCY TO THE PRIMARY PORT IS 7.5 CLOCK CYCLES, AND THE LATENCY TO THE AUXILIARY PORT IS 8.5 CLOCK CYCLES. ALL DATA PORTS ARE UPDATED ON THE RISING EDGE OF THE DREADY+ CLOCK.

CLK-

CLK+ tSU tHD

n n+1 n+2 n+3 n+4 n+5 n+6 n+7 n+8 n+9 n+10 n+11 n+12 n+13


CLK

DREADYDREADY+

DREADY-RSTIN+

RSTIN-

RSTOUT+

RSTOUT-

RESETINPUT

n+1n-1 n+3AUXILIARYDATA PORT

PRIMARYDATA PORT n n+2 n+4

RESET OUTDATA PORT

Figure 18. Reset Output Timing in Demuxed DIV2 Mode (DREADY Aligned)

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asserted, the auxiliary port contained “even” sampleswhile the primary port contained “odd” samples. AfterRSTOUT is deasserted (which marks the start of theDREADY clock’s reset phase), note that the order of thesamples in the ports has been reversed. The auxiliaryport also contains an out-of-sequence sample. This is aconsequence of the “swallowed” clock cycle that wasneeded to resynchronize DREADY to the reset phase.Also note that the older sample data is always in the aux-iliary port, regardless of the DREADY phase.

These examples show the combinations that result witha reset input signal of two clock cycles. It is also possi-ble to successfully reset the internal MAX106 demuxwith a reset pulse only one clock cycle long, provingthe setup-time and hold-time requirements are met withrespect to the sample clock. However, this is not rec-ommended when additional external demuxes areused.

Note that many external demuxes require their resetsignals to be asserted while they are clocked, and mayrequire more than one clock cycle of reset. More impor-tantly, if the phase of the DREADY clock is such that aclock pulse will be “swallowed” to resynchronize, then

no reset output will occur at all. In effect, the RSTOUTsignal will be “swallowed” along with the clock pulse.The best method to ensure complete system reset is toassert RSTIN for the appropriate number of DREADYclock cycles required to complete reset of the externaldemuxes.

Die Temperature MeasurementFor applications that require monitoring of the die tem-perature, it is possible to determine the die temperatureof the MAX106 under normal operating conditions byobserving the currents ICONST and IPTAT, at contactsICONST and IPTAT. ICONST and IPTAT are two 100µA(nominal) currents that are designed to be equal at+27°C. These currents are derived from the MAX106’sinternal precision +2.5V bandgap reference. ICONST isdesigned to be temperature independent, while IPTAT isdirectly proportional to the absolute temperature. Thesecurrents are derived from pnp current sources refer-enced from VCCI and driven into two series diodes con-nected to GNDI. The contacts ICONST and IPTAT maybe left open because internal catch diodes prevent sat-uration of the current sources. The simplest method of

NOTE: DREADY PHASE WAS ADJUSTED TO MATCH THE RESET PHASE BY “SWALLOWING” ONE INPUT CLOCK CYCLE. THE AUXILIARY PORT CONTAINS AN OUT-OF-SEQUENCE SAMPLE AS A RESULT OF THE DELAY.

CLK-

CLK+ tSU tHD

n n+1 n+2 n+3 n+4 n+5 n+6 n+7 n+8 n+9 n+10 n+11 n+12 n+13


CLOCK PULSE “SWALLOWED”

OUT-OF-SEQUENCE SAMPLE

CLK

DREADYDREADY+

DREADY-

RSTIN+

RSTIN-

RSTOUT+

RSTOUT-

RESETINPUT

n-1 n+1

n-2AUXILIARYDATA PORT

PRIMARYDATA PORT

n n+2

n+4

RESET OUTDATA PORT

Figure 19. Reset Output Timing in Demuxed DIV2 Mode (DREADY Realigned)

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determining the die temperature is to measure eachcurrent with an ammeter (which shuts off the internalcatch diodes) referenced to GNDI. The die temperaturein °C is then calculated by the expression:

Another method of determining the die temperatureuses the operational amplifier circuit shown in Figure20. The circuit produces a voltage that is proportionalto the die temperature. A possible application for thissignal is speed control for a cooling fan to maintainconstant MAX106 die temperature. The circuit operatesby converting the ICONST and IPTAT currents to volt-ages VCONST and VPTAT, with appropriate scaling toaccount for their equal values at +27°C. This voltagedifference is then amplified by two amplifiers in aninstrumentation-amplifier configuration with adjustablegain. The nominal value of the circuit gain is 4.5092V/V.The gain of the instrumentation amplifier is given by theexpression:

To calibrate the circuit, first connect pins 2-3 on JU1 tozero the input of the PTAT path. With the MAX106 pow-ered up, adjust potentiometer R3 until the voltage at theVTEMP output is -2.728V. Connecting pins 1-2 on JU1restores normal operation to the circuit after the calibra-tion is complete. The voltage at the VTEMP node willthen be proportional to the actual MAX106 die tempera-ture according to the equation:

The overall accuracy of the die temperature measure-ment using the operational-amplifier scaling circuitry islimited mainly by the accuracy and matching of theresistors in the circuit.

Thermal ManagementDepending on the application environment for theESBGA-packaged MAX106, the customer may have toapply an external heatsink to the package after boardassembly. Existing open-tooled heatsinks are availablefrom standard heatsink suppliers (listed in HeatsinkManufacturers). The heatsinks are available with preap-plied adhesive for easy package mounting.

T ( C) 100 VDIE TEMP° = ⋅

AV

V V

ARR

RR

VTEMP

CONST PTAT

V

=−

= + +112

213

T 300I

I 273DIE

PTAT

CONST=

−

VCONSTVTEMP

R17.5k

R215k

R215k

3.32k 5k

R17.5k

6.65k

6.65k

6.05k

12.1k

12.1k1

23

JU1

10-TURN

IPTAT

VPTAT

ICONST

1/4 MAX479

1/4 MAX479

1/4 MAX479

1/4 MAX479

Figure 20. Die Temperature-Acquisition Circuit with the MAX479

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Thermal PerformanceThe MAX106 has been modeled to determine the thermalresistance from junction to ambient. Table 7 lists theADC’s thermal performance:

Ambient Temperature: TA = +70°CHeatsink Dimensions: 25mm x 25mm x 10mmPC Board Size and Layout: 4in. x 4in.

2 Signal Layers2 Power Layers

Heatsink ManufacturersAavid Engineering and IERC provide open-tooled, low-profile heatsinks, fitting the 25mm x 25mm ESBGApackage.

Aavid Engineering, Inc.Phone: 714-556-2665Heatsink Catalog No.: 335224B00032Heatsink Dimensions: 25mm x 25mm x 10mm

International Electronic Research Corporation (IERC)Phone: 818-842-7277Heatsink Catalog No.: BDN09-3CB/A01Heatsink Dimensions: 23.1mm x 23.1mm x 9mm

Bypassing/Layout/Power SupplyGrounding and power-supply decoupling strongly influ-ence the MAX106’s performance. At 600MHz clock fre-quency and 8-bit resolution, unwanted digital crosstalkmay couple through the input, reference, power-supply,and ground connections and adversely influence thedynamic performance of the ADC. Therefore, closelyfollow the grounding and power-supply decouplingguidelines (Figure 22).

Maxim strongly recommends using a multilayer printedcircuit board (PCB) with separate ground and power-supply planes. Since the MAX106 has separate analog

and digital ground connections (GNDA, GNDI, GNDR,and GNDD, respectively), the PCB should feature sep-arate analog and digital ground sections connected atonly one point (star ground at the power supply). Digitalsignals should run above the digital ground plane, andanalog signals should run above the analog groundplane. Keep digital signals far away from the sensitiveanalog inputs, reference inputs, and clock inputs. High-speed signals, including clocks, analog inputs, anddigital outputs, should be routed on 50Ω microstriplines such as those employed on the MAX106 evalua-tion kit.

The MAX106 has separate analog and digital power-supply inputs: VEE (-5V analog and substrate supply)and VCCI (+5V) to power the T/H amplifier, clock distri-bution, bandgap reference, and reference amplifier;VCCA (+5V) to supply the ADC’s comparator array;VCCO (+3V to VCCD) to establish power for all PECL-based circuit sections; and VCCD (+5V) to supply alllogic circuits of the data converter.

The MAX106 VEE supply contacts must not be leftopen while the part is being powered up. To avoid thiscondition, add a high-speed Schottky diode (such as aMotorola 1N5817) between VEE and GNDI. This diodeprevents the device substrate from forward biasing,which could cause latchup.

Table 7. Thermal Performance forMAX106 With or Without Heatsink

16.50 12.5

14.3 9.4200

13 8.3400

12.5 7.4800

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

0 200100 300 400 500 600 700 800

THERMAL RESISTANCE vs. AIRFLOW

AIRFLOW (linear ft./min.)

θ JA

(°C/

W)

WITH HEATSINK

WITHOUT HEATSINK

Figure 21. MAX106 Thermal Performance

MAX106 θJA (°C/W)

WITHOUTHEATSINK

WITH HEATSINKAIRFLOW

(linear ft/min)

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All supplies should be decoupled with large tantalum orelectrolytic capacitors at the point they enter the PCB.For best performance, bypass all power supplies to theappropriate ground with a 10µF tantalum capacitor tofilter power-supply noise, in parallel with a 0.01µFcapacitor and a high-quality 47pF ceramic chip capaci-tor located very close to the MAX106 device, to filtervery high-frequency noise.

Static Parameter DefinitionsIntegral Nonlinearity

Integral nonlinearity (INL) is the deviation of the valueson an actual transfer function from a straight line. This

straight line can be either a best-straight-line fit or a linedrawn between the endpoints of the transfer function,once offset and gain errors have been nullified. Thestatic linearity parameters for the MAX106 are mea-sured using the best-straight-line fit method.

Differential NonlinearityDifferential nonlinearity (DNL) is the difference betweenan actual step width and the ideal value of 1LSB. ADNL error specification of less than 1LSB guaranteesno missing codes and a monotonic transfer function.

10µF

GNDD

VCCD

GNDA

VCCA

GNDI

VCCI

GNDI1N5817

VEE

VCCA = +4.75V TO +5.25VVCCD = +4.75V TO +5.25VVCCI = +4.75V TO +5.25VVCCO = +3.0V TO VCCDVEE = -4.75V TO -5.25V

NOTE:LOCATE ALL 47pF CAPACITORS AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE TO THE MAX106 DEVICE.

GNDD

VCCO

10nF 10nF 47pF 47pF 47pF 47pF

10µF 10nF 10nF 47pF 47pF 47pF 47pF

10µF 10nF 10nF 47pF 47pF

10µF

10nF 10nF 47pF 47pF 47pF 47pF

10µF 10nF 10nF 47pF 47pF 47pF 47pF

Figure 22. MAX106 Bypassing and Grounding

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Bit Error Rates (BERs)Errors resulting from metastable states may occur whenthe analog input voltage (at the time the sample istaken) falls close to the decision point of any one of theinput comparators. Here, the magnitude of the errordepends on the location of the comparator in the com-parator network. If it is the comparator for the MSB, theerror will reach full scale. The MAX106’s unique encod-ing scheme solves this problem by virtually eliminatingthese errors.

Dynamic Parameter DefinitionsSignal-to-Noise Ratio

For a waveform perfectly reconstructed from digitalsamples, the theoretical maximum (SNR) is the ratio ofthe full-scale analog input (RMS value) to the RMSquantization error (residual error). The ideal, theoreticalminimum analog-to-digital noise is caused by quantiza-tion error only and results directly from the ADC’s reso-lution (N bits):

SNR (max) = (6.02 · N + 1.76) dB

In reality, there are other noise sources besides quanti-zation noise: thermal noise, reference noise, clock jitter,etc. SNR is computed by taking the ratio of the RMSsignal to the RMS noise, which includes all spectralcomponents minus the fundamental, the first five har-monics, and the DC offset.

Effective Number of BitsENOB indicates the global accuracy of an ADC at aspecific input frequency and sampling rate. An idealADC’s error consists of quantization noise only. ENOBis computed from a curve fit referenced to the theoreti-cal full-scale range.

Signal-to-Noise Plus DistortionSignal-to-noise plus distortion (SINAD) is computedfrom the ENOB as follows:

SINAD = (6.02 · ENOB) + 1.76

Total Harmonic DistortionTotal harmonic distortion (THD) is the ratio of the RMSsum of the first five harmonics of the input signal to thefundamental itself. This is expressed as:

where V1 is the fundamental amplitude, and V2 throughV5 are the amplitudes of the 2nd- through 5th-orderharmonics.

Spurious-Free Dynamic Range Spurious-free dynamic range (SFDR) is the ratio,expressed in decibels, of the RMS amplitude of the fun-damental (maximum signal component) to the RMSvalue of the next-largest spurious component, exclud-ing DC offset.

Intermodulation DistortionThe two-tone intermodulation distortion (IMD) is theratio, expressed in decibels, of either input tone to theworst 3rd-order (or higher) intermodulation products.The input tone levels are at -7dB full scale.

THD 20 log V V V V / V22

32

42

52

1= + + +

⋅

Chip Information

TRANSISTOR COUNT: 20,486

SUBSTRATE CONNECTED TO VEE

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Typical Operating Circuit

MAX106

P7±

P6±

P5±

P4±

P3±

P2±

P1±

P0±

TO M

EMOR

Y OR

DIG

ITAL

SIG

NAL

PROC

ESSO

R

2

OR±

VEE VCCA VCCI VCCD VCCOAUXEN1 AUXEN2

-5V ANALOG

DIVSELECT

DEMUXEN+5V

VOSADJ

VIN-

CLK+

CLK-

CLKCOM

RSTIN+

RSTIN-

+5V ANALOG+5V DIGITAL

+3.3V DIGITAL

DREADY±

RSTOUT±

PRIMARYPECL

OUTPUTS

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

A7±

A6±

A5±

A4±

A3±

A2±

A1±

A0±2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

AUXILARYPECL

OUTPUTS

GNDA

GNDI

GNDI

GNDR GNDI GNDD REFOUT REFIN

Z0 = 50Ω

Z0 = 50Ω

VIN+DIFFERENTIALANALOG

INPUT500mVp-p FS

SAMPLECLOCK

600MHz+4dBm

Z0 = 50Ω

50Ω

Z0 = 50Ω

50Ω

ALL OUTPUTSMUST BE TERMINATED LIKE THIS.

VCCO - 2V

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TOP VIEW

+5V Track/Hold Analog+5V Comparator Analog

+5V Logic Digital-5V Track/Hold Analog

+3.3V PECL SupplyT/H Ground

Comparator GroundLogic Ground

VCCIVCCAVCCDVEEVCCOGNDIGNDAGNDD

MAX106

MAX108 192 Ball ESBGAPrinted Circuit Board (PCB) Land Pattern

192-Contact ESBGA PCB Land Pattern

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Package Information

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Maxim cannot assume responsibility for use of any circuitry other than circuitry entirely embodied in a Maxim product. No circuit patent licenses areimplied. Maxim reserves the right to change the circuitry and specifications without notice at any time.

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