General Description

The MAX1446 10-bit, 3V analog-to-digital converter (ADC) features a fully differential input, a pipelined 10-stage ADC architecture with digital error correction and wideband track and hold (T/H) 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

73dB SFDR at fIN = 20MHz

♦ Low Power:

30mA (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 (MAX1448 EV Kit)

Applications

Ultrasound Imaging

CCD Imaging

Baseband and IF Digitization

Digital Set-Top Boxes

Video Digitizing Applications