General Description

The MAX1444 10-bit, 3V analog-to-digital converter (ADC) features a pipelined 10-stage ADC architecture with fully differential wideband track-and-hold (T/H) input and digital error correction incorporating a fully differential signal path. This ADC is optimized for lowpower, high dynamic performance applications in imaging and digital communications.

Features

♦ Single 3.0V Operation

♦ Excellent Dynamic Performance

59.5dB SNR at fIN = 20MHz

74dBc SFDR at fIN = 20MHz

♦ Low Power

19mA (Normal Operation)

5μA (Shutdown Mode)

♦ Fully Differential Analog Input

♦ Wide 2Vp-p Differential Input Voltage Range

♦ 400MHz -3dB Input Bandwidth

♦ On-Chip 2.048V Precision Bandgap Reference

♦ CMOS-Compatible Three-State Outputs

♦ 32-Pin TQFP Package

♦ Evaluation Kit Available

Applications

Ultrasound Imaging

CCD Imaging

Baseband and IF Digitization

Digital Set-Top Boxes

Video Digitizing Applications