
ADC08D1520QML
November 30, 2010
Low Power, 8-Bit, Dual 1.5 GSPS or Single 3.0 GSPS A/D
Converter
General Description
The ADC08D1520 is an 8–Bit, dual channel, low power, high
performance CMOS analog-to-digital converter that builds
upon the ADC08D1000 platform. The ADC08D1520 digitizes
signals to 8 bits of resolution at sample rates up to 1.7 GSPS.
It has expanded features compared to the ADC08D1000,
which include a test pattern output for system debug, clock
phase adjust, and selectable output demultiplexer modes.
Consuming a typical 2.0W in Demultiplex Mode at 1.5 GSPS
from a single 1.9 Volt supply, this device is guaranteed to have
no missing codes over the full operating temperature range.
The unique folding and interpolating architecture, the fully dif-
ferential comparator design, the innovative design of the in-
ternal sample-and-hold amplifier and the self-calibration
scheme enable a very flat response of all dynamic parameters
beyond Nyquist, producing a high 7.2 Effective Number of Bits
(ENOB) with a 748 MHz input signal and a 1.5 GHz sample
rate while providing a 10-18 Code Error Rate (C.E.R.) Output
formatting is offset binary and the Low Voltage Differential
Signaling (LVDS) digital outputs are compatible with IEEE
1596.3-1996, with the exception of an adjustable common
mode voltage between 0.8V and 1.2V.
Each converter has a selectable output demultiplexer which
feeds two LVDS buses. If the 1:2 Demultiplexed Mode is se-
lected, the output data rate is reduced to half the input sample
rate on each bus. When Non-Demultiplexed Mode is select-
ed, the output data rate on channels DI and DQ are at the
same rate as the input sample clock. The two converters can
be interleaved and used as a single 3 GSPS ADC.
The converter typically consumes less than 2.9 mW in the
Power Down Mode and is available in a 128-pin, thermally
enhanced, multi-layer ceramic quad package and operates
over the Military (-55°C
≤ T
A ≤ +125°C) temperature range.
Features
■ Total Ionizing Dose
300 krad(Si)
■ Single Event Latch-up
120 MeV-cm2/mg
■ Single +1.9V ±0.1V Operation
■ Interleave Mode for 2x Sample Rate
■ Multiple ADC Synchronization Capability
■ Adjustment of Input Full-Scale Range, Offset and Clock
Phase Adjustment
■ Choice of SDR or DDR output clocking
■ 1:1 or 1:2 Selectable Output Demux
■ Second DCLK output
■ Duty Cycle Corrected Sample Clock
■ Test pattern
■ Serial Interface for Extended Control
Key Specifications
■ Resolution
8 Bits
■ Max Conversion Rate
1.5 GSPS (min)
■ Code Error Rate
10-18 (typ)
■ ENOB @ 748 MHz Input
7.2 Bits (typ)
■ DNL
±0.15 LSB (typ)
■ Power Consumption
— Operating in 1:2 Demux Output
2.0 W (typ)
— Power Down Mode
2.9 mW (typ)
Applications
■ Direct RF Down Conversion
■ Digital Oscilloscopes
■ Communications Systems
■ Test Instrumentation
Ordering Information
NS Part Number
SMD Part Number
NS Package Number
Package Description
ADC08D1520WGFQV
Flight Part
5962F0721401VZC
300 krad(Si)
EM128A
128L, CERQUAD GULLWING
ADC08D1520WGMPR
Pre-Flight Prototype
EM128A
128L, CERQUAD GULLWING
ADC08D1520CVAL
Cer Quad Gullwing
Evaluation Board
128L, CERQUAD GULLWING
on Evaluation Board
2010 National Semiconductor Corporation
300247
www.national.com
ADC08D1520QML
Low
Power,
8-Bit,
Dual
1.5
GSPS
or
Single
3.0
GSPS
A/D
Converter