General Description

The MAX1121 is a monolithic 8-bit, 250Msps analog-to-digital converter (ADC) optimized for outstanding dynamic performance at high IF frequencies up to 500MHz. The product operates with conversion rates of up to 250Msps while consuming only 477mW.

Features

♦ 250Msps Conversion Rate

♦ SNR = 48.8dB/48.7dB at fIN = 100MHz/500MHz

♦ SFDR = 68dBc/63.8dBc at fIN = 100MHz/500MHz

♦ Single 1.8V Supply

♦ 477mW Power Dissipation at 250Msps

♦ On-Chip Track-and-Hold and Internal Reference

♦ On-Chip Selectable Divide-by-2 Clock Input

♦ LVDS Digital Outputs with Data Clock Output

♦ Evaluation Kit Available (Order MAX1124EVKIT)

Applications

    Wireless and Wired Broadband Communication

    Digital Oscilloscopes

    Digital Predistortion Receivers

    Communications Test Equipment

    Radar and Satellite Subsystems Antenna Array Processing

    Instrumentation