MAX12527:Dual, 65Msps, 12-Bit, IF/Baseband ADC

The MAX12527 is a dual 3.3V, 12-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) featuring fully differential wideband track-and-hold (T/H) inputs, driving internal quantizers. The MAX12527 is optimized for low power, small size, and high dynamic performance in intermediate frequency (IF) and baseband sampling applications. This dual ADC operates from a single 3.3V supply, consuming only 620mW while delivering a typical 69.8dB signal-tonoise ratio (SNR) performance at a 175MHz input frequency. The T/H input stages accept single-ended or differential inputs up to 400MHz. In addition to low operating power, the MAX12527 features a 166µW powerdown mode to conserve power during idle periods. A flexible reference structure allows the MAX12527 to use the internal 2.048V bandgap reference or accept an externally applied reference and allows the reference to be shared between the two ADCs. The reference structure allows the full-scale analog input range to be adjusted from ±0.35V to ±1.15V. The MAX12527 provides a common-mode reference to simplify design and reduce external component count in differential analog input circuits. The MAX12527 supports either a single-ended or differential input clock. User-selectable divide-by-two (DIV2) and divide-by-four (DIV4) modes allow for design flexibility and help eliminate the negative effects of clock jitter. Wide variations in the clock duty cycle are compensated with the ADC's internal duty-cycle equalizer (DCE). The MAX12527 features two parallel, 12-bit-wide, CMOS-compatible outputs. The digital output format is pin-selectable to be either two's complement or Gray code. A separate power-supply input for the digital outputs accepts a 1.7V to 3.6V voltage for flexible interfacing with various logic levels. The MAX12527 is available in a 10mm x 10mm x 0.8mm, 68-pin thin QFN package with exposed paddle (EP), and is specified for the extended (-40°C to +85°C) temperature range. For a 14-bit, pin-compatible version of this ADC, refer to the MAX12557 data sheet. See a parametric table of the complete family of pin-compatible, 12-/14-bit high-speed ADCs.

Key Features
  • Direct IF Sampling Up to 400MHz
  • Excellent Dynamic Performance
    • 70.4dB/69.8dB SNR at fIN = 70MHz/175MHz
    • 84.4dBc/80.2dBc SFDR at fIN = 70MHz/175MHz
  • 3.3V Low Power Operation
    • 647mW (Differential Clock Mode)
    • 620mW (Single-Ended Clock Mode)
  • Fully Differential or Single-Ended Analog Input
  • Adjustable Differential Analog Input Voltage
  • 750MHz Input Bandwidth
  • Adjustable, Internal or External, Shared Reference
  • Differential or Single-Ended Clock
  • Accepts 25% to 75% Clock Duty Cycle
  • User-Selectable DIV2 and DIV4 Clock Modes
  • Power-Down Mode
  • CMOS Outputs in Two's Complement or Gray Code
  • Out-of-Range and Data-Valid Indicators
  • Small, 68-Pin Thin QFN Package
  • 14-Bit Compatible Version Available (MAX12557)
  • Evaluation Kit Available (Order MAX12557EVKIT)
MAX12527: Functional Diagram
MAX12527: Functional Diagram
Applications/Uses
  • Digital Set-Top Boxes
  • I/Q Receivers
  • IF and Baseband Communication Receivers: Cellular, LMDS, Point-to-Point Microwave, MMDS, HFC, WLAN
  • Low-Power Data Acquisition
  • Portable Instrumentation
  • Ultrasound and Medical Imaging
DataSheet
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MAX12527 Data SheetMAX12527.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberInput Chan.Resolution
(bits)
Sample Rate
(Msps)
AC Specs
(MHz)
SFDR
(dBc)
SINAD
(dB)
SNR
(dB)
THD
(dB)
DNL
(±LSB)
INL
(±LSB)
Full Pwr. BW
(MHz)
ICC
(mA)
Data Bus InterfacePackage/Pins
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MAX125272126517580.269.369.8-78.90.30.3750620µP/12TQFN/68
Design kits & evaluation modules
Quality and Environmental Data
Related Products
  • MAX12529:Dual, 96Msps, 12-Bit, IF/Baseband ADC
  • MAX12559:Dual, 96Msps, 14-Bit, IF/Baseband ADC
  • MAX12558:Dual, 80Msps, 14-Bit, IF/Baseband ADC
  • MAX12528:Dual, 80Msps, 12-Bit, IF/Baseband ADC
  • MAX12557:Dual, 65Msps, 14-Bit, IF/Baseband ADC
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX12527ETKNo Longer AvailableMAX12527ETK+TQFN,;68 pin;102 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX12527ETK+No Longer AvailableTQFN,;68 pin;102 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX12527ETK+DActiveTQFN,;68 pin;102 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX12527ETK+TNo Longer AvailableQFN;68 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX12527ETK+TDActiveTQFN,;68 pin;102 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX12527ETK-DNo Longer AvailableMAX12527ETK+DTQFN,;68 pin;102 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX12527ETK-TNo Longer AvailableMAX12527ETK+TQFN;68 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX12527ETK-TDNo Longer AvailableMAX12527ETK+TDQFN;68 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
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