Figure 1. ADS-926 Functional Block Diagram
REF
REGISTER
REGISTER
18 BIT 1 (MSB)
17 BIT 2
12 TIB 3
11 BIT 4
10 BIT 5
9 BIT 6
8 BIT 7
7 BIT 8
6 BIT 9
5 BIT 10
4 BIT 11
3 BIT 12
2 BIT 13
1 BIT 14 (LSB
)
TIMING AND
CONTROL LOGIC
+10V REF. OUT 21
START CONVERT 16
EOC 15
DIGITAL CORRECTION LOGIC
DAC
FLASH
ADC
BUFFER
+
S/H
ANALOG INPUT 20
13
+5V SUPPLY
22
+12V/+15V SUPPLY
19, 23
ANALOG GROUND
14
DIGITAL GROUND
24
–12V/–15V SUPPLY
S2
S1
BLOCK DIAGRAM
The ADS-926 is a high-performance, 14-bit,
500kHz sampling A/D converter. This device
accurately samples full-scale input signals up to
Nyquist frequencies with no missing codes and
exhibits outstanding dynamic performance that
surpasses most 16-bit, 500kHz sampling A/D's.
THD and SNR, for example, are typically –90dB
and 80dB when converting fullscale input signals
up to 100kHz.
Housed in a small 24-pin DDIP or SMT (gull-
wing) package, the functionally complete ADS-926
contains a fast-settling sample-hold amplifi er, a
subranging (two-pass) A/D converter, a precise
voltage reference, timing/control logic, and error-
correction circuitry. Digital input and output levels
are TTL.
Requiring ±15V (or ±12V) and +5V supplies,
the ADS-926 dissipates only 1.75W (1.6W for
±12V), maximum. The unit is offered with a bipolar
input (–5V to +5V). Models are available for use in
either commercial (0 to +70°C) or military (–55 to
+125°C) operating temperature ranges.
Applications include radar, sonar, spectrum
analysis, and graphic/medical imaging. Contact
DATEL for information on devices screened to
MIL-STD-883.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
FEATURES
14-bit resolution
500kHz sampling rate
Functionally complete; No missing codes
Small 24-pin DDIP or SMT package
Operates from ±15V or ±12V supplies
+5V supply
Low power, 1.75 Watts maximum
Samples up to Nyquist frequencies
Outstanding dynamic performance
Bipolar ±5V input range
INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTIONS
PIN FUNCTION PIN FUNCTION
1 BIT 14 (LSB) 24 –12V/–15V SUPPLY
2 BIT 13 23 ANALOG GROUND
3 BIT 12 22 +12V/+15V SUPPLY
4 BIT 11 21 +10V REFERENCE OUT
5 BIT 10 20 ANALOG INPUT
6 BIT 9 19 ANALOG GROUND
7 BIT 8 18 BIT 1 (MSB)
8 BIT 7 17 BIT 2
9 BIT 6 16 START CONVERT
10 BIT 5 15 EOC
11 BIT 4 14 DIGITAL GROUND
12 BIT 3 13 +5V SUPPLY
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PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL
PARAMETERS MIN. TYP. MAX. UNITS
Operating Temp. Range, Case
ADS-926MC, GC 0 +70 °C
ADS-926MM, GM –55 +125 °C
Thermal Impedance
θjc — 6 °C/Watt
θca — 24 °C/Watt
Storage Temperature Range –65 +150 °C
Package Type 24-pin, metal-sealed, ceramic DDIP or SMT
Weight 0.42 ounces (12 grams)
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
PARAMETERS LIMITS UNITS
+12V/+15V Supply (Pin 22) 0 to +16 Volts
–12V/–15V Supply (Pin 24) 0 to –16 Volts
+5V Supply (Pin 13) 0 to +6 Volts
Digital Input (Pin 16) –0.3 to +VDD +0.3 Volts
Analog Input (Pin 20) ±15 Volts
Lead Temperature (10 seconds) +300 °C
+25°C 0 TO +70°C –55 TO +125°C
ANALOG INPUT MIN. TYP. MAX. MIN. TYP. MAX. MIN. TYP. MAX. UNITS
Input Voltage Range ±5 — ±5 — ±5 — Volts
Input Resistance 1 — 1 — 1 — k
Input Capacitance 7 15 7 15 7 15 pF
DIGITAL INPUT
Logic Levels
Logic "1" +2.0 +2.0 — — +2.0 — — Volts
Logic "0" — +0.8 — +0.8 — +0.8 Volts
Logic Loading "1" +20 +20 +20 µA
Logic Loading "0" –20 –20 –20 µA
Start Convert Positive Pulse Width 175 200 225 175 200 225 175 200 225 ns
STATIC PERFORMANCE
Resolution 14 — 14 — 14 — Bits
Integral Nonlinearity (fin = 10kHz) ±0.5 ±0.75 ±1.5 LSB
Differential Nonlinearity (fin = 10kHz) ±0.5 +0.95 ±0.5 ±0.95 ±0.75 +0.99 LSB
Full Scale Absolute Accuracy ±0.08 ±0.15 ±0.15 ±0.25 ±0.3 ±0.5 %FSR
Bipolar Zero Error (Tech Note 2) ±0.05 ±0.1 ±0.1 ±0.25 ±0.15 ±0.3 %FSR
Bipolar Offset Error (Tech Note 2) ±0.05 ±0.1 ±0.1 ±0.25 ±0.25 ±0.5 %FSR
Gain Error (Tech Note 2) ±0.1 ±0.15 ±0.15 ±0.25 ±0.25 ±0.5 %FSR
No Missing Codes (fin = 10kHz) 14 14 14 Bits
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE
Peak Harmonics (–0.5dB)
dc to 100kHz –92 –88 –90 –85 –88 –81 dB
100kHz to 250kHz –90 –85 –90 –85 –86 –80 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (–0.5dB)
dc to 100kHz –90 –86 –89 –82 –87 –78 dB
100kHz to 250kHz –87 –82 –87 –82 –81 –76 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
(w/o distortion, –0.5dB)
dc to 100kHz 78 80 78 80 74 78 dB
100kHz to 250kHz 78 80 78 80 74 77 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
(& distortion, –0.5dB)
dc to 100kHz 77 79 77 79 74 78 dB
100kHz to 250kHz 77 79 77 79 73 77 dB
Two-tone Intermodulation
Distortion (fin = 100kHz,
240kHz, fs = 500kHz –0.5dB) –87 –86 –85 dB
Noise 300 — 300 — 350 — µVrms
Input Bandwidth (–3dB)
Small Signal (–20dB input) 7 7 7 MHz
Large Signal (–0.5dB input) 3 3 3 MHz
Feedthrough Rejection (fin = 250kHz) 84 84 84 dB
Slew Rate ±40 — ±40 — ±40 — V/µs
Aperture Delay Time ±20 — ±20 — ±20 — ns
Aperture Uncertainty 50 — 50 — 50 — ps rms
S/H Acquisition Time
(to ±0.003%FSR, 10V step) 1335 1390 1445 1335 1390 1445 1335 1390 1445 ns
Overvoltage Recovery Time 1400 2000 1400 2000 1400 2000 ns
A/D Conversion Rate 500 500 500 MHz
FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
(TA = +25°C, ±VCC = ±15V (or ±12V), +VDD = +5V, 500kHz sampling rate, and a minimum 1 minute warmup unless otherwise specifi ed.)
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TECHNICAL NOTES
+25°C 0 to +70°C –55 to +125°C
ANALOG OUTPUT MIN. TYP. MAX. MIN. TYP. MAX. MIN. TYP. MAX. UNITS
Internal Reference
Voltage +9.95 +10.0 +10.05 +9.95 +10.0 +10.05 +9.95 +10.0 +10.05 Volts
Drift ±5 — ±5 — ±5 — ppm/°C
External Current — 1.5 — — 1.5 — 1.5 mA
DIGITAL OUTPUTS
Logic Levels
Logic "1" +2.4 +2.4 — — +2.4 — — Volts
Logic "0" — +0.4 — +0.4 — +0.4 Volts
Logic Loading "1" –4 –4 –4 mA
Logic Loading "0" +4 +4 +4 mA
Delay, Falling Edge of EOC to
Output Data Valid — 35 — 35 35 ns
Output Coding Offset Binary
POWER REQUIREMENTS , ±15V
Power Supply Ranges
+15V Supply +14.5 +15.0 +15.5 +14.5 +15.0 +15.5 +14.5 +15.0 +15.5 Volts
–15V Supply –14.5 –15.0 –15.5 –14.5 –15.0 –15.5 –14.5 –15.0 –15.5 Volts
+5V Supply +4.75 +5.0 +5.25 +4.75 +5.0 +5.25 +4.75 +5.0 +5.25 Volts
Power Supply Currents
+15V Supply +41 +63 +41 +63 +41 +63 mA
–15V Supply –23 –40 –23 –40 –23 –40 mA
+5V Supply +71 +85 +71 +85 +71 +85 mA
Power Dissipation 1.4 1.75 1.4 1.75 1.4 1.75 Watts
Power Supply Rejection ±0.02 ±0.02 ±0.02 %FSR/%V
POWER REQUIREMENTS, ±12V
Power Supply Ranges
+12V Supply +14.5 +15.0 +15.5 +14.5 +15.0 +15.5 +14.5 +15.0 +15.5 Volts
–12V Supply –14.5 –15.0 –15.5 –14.5 –15.0 –15.5 –14.5 –15.0 –15.5 Volts
+5V Supply +4.75 +5.0 +5.25 +4.75 +5.0 +5.25 +4.75 +5.0 +5.25 Volts
Power Supply Currents
+12V Supply +41 +60 +41 +60 +41 +60 mA
–12V Supply –23 –40 –23 –40 –23 –40 mA
+5V Supply +71 +85 +71 +85 +71 +85 mA
Power Dissipation 1.3 1.6 1.3 1.6 1.3 1.6 Watts
Power Supply Rejection ±0.02 ±0.02 ±0.02 %FSR/%V
Footnotes:
All power supplies must be on before applying a start convert pulse. All supplies and
the clock (START CONVERT) must be present during warmup periods. The device
must be continuously converting during this time.
See Ordering Information for 0 to +10V input range. Contact DATEL for availability of
other input voltage ranges.
A 500kHz clock with a 200ns wide start convert pulse is used for all production
testing. For applications requiring less than a 500kHz sampling rate, wider start
convert pulses can be used. See Timing Diagram for more details.
This is the time required before the A/D output data is valid after the analog input is
back within the specifi ed range.
(SNR + Distortion) – 1.76 + 20 log Full Scale Amplitude
Actual Input Amplitude
6.02
Effective bits is equal to:
1. Obtaining fully specifi ed performance from the ADS-926 requires care-
ful attention to pc-card layout and power supply decoupling. The device's
analog and digital ground systems are connected to each other internally.
For optimal performance, tie all ground pins (14, 19 and 23) directly to a
large analog ground plane beneath the package.
Bypass all power supplies and the REFERENCE OUTPUT (pin 21) to ground
with 4.7F tantalum capacitors in parallel with 0.1F ceramic capacitors.
Locate the bypass capacitors as close to the unit as possible. If the user-
installed offset and gain adjusting circuit shown in Figure 2 is used, also
locate it as close to the ADS-926 as possible.
2. The ADS-926 achieves its specifi ed accuracies without the need for exter-
nal calibration. If required, the device's small initial offset and gain errors
can be reduced to zero using the input circuit of Figure 2. When using this
circuit, or any similar offset and gain-calibration hardware, make adjust-
ments following warmup. To avoid interaction, always adjust offset before
gain.
3. When operating the ADS-926 from ±12V supplies, do not drive external
circuitry with the REFERENCE OUTPUT. The reference's accuracy and drift
specifi cations may not be met, and loading the circuit may cause accuracy
errors within the converter.
4. Applying a start convert pulse while a conversion is in progress (EOC =
logic "1") initiates a new and inaccurate conversion cycle. Data from the
interrupted and subsequent conversions will be invalid.
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To Pin 20
of ADS-926
15V
SIGNAL
INPUT
GAIN
ADJUST
1.98k:
50:
+15V
2k:
1.2M:
20k:
–15V
+15V
ZERO/
OFFSET
ADJUST
Figure 2. ADS-926 Calibration Circuit
13
ADS-926
14
20
16
18
17
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
15
BIT 1 (MSB)
BIT 2
BIT 3
BIT 4
BIT 5
BIT 6
BIT 7
BIT 8
BIT 9
BIT 10
BIT 11
BIT 12
BIT 13
BIT 14 (LSB)
EOC
ANALOG
INPUT
START
CONVERT
19, 23
22
24
0.1F4.7F
+5V
0.1F
4.7F
0.1F
4.7F
+
+
12V/–15V
+12V/+15V +
0.1F +
4.7F
21 +10V REF. OUT
–5V to +5V
DIGITAL
GROUND
ANALOG
GROUND
Figure 3. Typical ADS-926 Connection Diagram
CALIBRATION PROCEDURE (Refer to Figures 2 and 3)
Any offset and/or gain calibration procedures should not be implemented
until devices are fully warmed up. To avoid interaction, offset must be
adjusted before gain. The ranges of adjustment for the circuit of Figure 2
are guaranteed to compensate for the ADS-926's initial accuracy errors
and may not be able to compensate for additional system errors.
All fi xed resistors in Figure 2 should be metal-fi lm types, and multiturn
potentiometers should have TCR’s of 100ppm/°C or less to minimize drift
with temperature.
A/D converters are calibrated by positioning their digital outputs exactly
on the transition point between two adjacent digital output codes. This can
be accomplished by connecting LED's to the digital outputs and adjusting
until certain LED's "fl icker" equally between on and off. Other approaches
employ digital comparators or microcontrollers to detect when the outputs
change from one code to the next.
For the ADS-926, offset adjusting is normally accomplished at the point
where the MSB is a 1 and all other output bits are 0's and the LSB just
changes from a 0 to a 1. This digital output transition ideally occurs when
the applied analog input is +½ LSB (+305V).
Gain adjusting is accomplished when all bits are 1's and the LSB just
changes from a 1 to a 0. This transition ideally occurs when the analog
input is at +full scale minus 1½ LSB's (+4.999085V).
Zero/Offset Adjust Procedure
1. Apply a train of pulses to the START CONVERT input (pin 16) so the con-
verter is continuously converting. If using LED's on the outputs, a 200kHz
conversion rate will reduce fl icker.
2. Apply +305V to the ANALOG INPUT (pin 20).
3. Adjust the offset potentiometer until the output bits are a 1 and all 0's and
the LSB fl ickers between 0 and 1.
Gain Adjust Procedure
1. 1. Apply +4.999085V to the ANALOG INPUT (pin 20).
2. Adjust the gain potentiometer until the output bits are all 1's and the LSB
ickers between 1 and 0.
Table 2. Output Coding
OUTPUT CODING INPUT RANGE
±5V BIPOLAR SCALE
MSB LSB
11 1111 1111 1111 +4.99939 +FS –1 LSB
11 1000 0000 0000 +3.75000 +3/4 FS
11 0000 0000 0000 +2.50000 +1/2FS
10 0000 0000 0000 0.00000 0
01 0000 0000 0000 –2.50000 –1/2FS
00 1000 0000 0000 –3.75000 –3/4FS
00 0000 0000 0001 –4.99939 –FS +1 LSB
00 0000 0000 0000 –5.00000 –FS
Coding is offset binary; 1LSB = 610V.
Table 1. Zero and Gain Adjust
INPUT VOLTAGE
RANGE
ZERO ADJUST
+½ LSB
GAIN ADJUST
+FS –1½ LSB
±5V +305V +4.999085V
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Notes: 1. fs = 500kHz.
2. The ADS-926 is a pulse-triggered device. Its internal operations
are triggered by both the rising and falling edges of the start
convert pulse. When sampling at 500kHz, the start pulse must be
between 175 and 225nsec wide. For lower sampling rates, wider
start pulses may be used, however, a 50nsec minimum pulse
width low must be maintained.
START
CONVERT
OUTPUT
DATA
INTERNAL S/H
NN + 1
Data (N – 1) Valid
Acquisition Time
10ns typ.
Data N Valid (1885ns min.)
EOC
Conversion Time
Invalid
Data
115ns max.
10ns typ.
1390ns ±55ns
35ns max.
Hold
200ns
±25ns
610ns typ.
480ns ±20ns
70ns ±10ns
Figure 4. ADS-926 Timing Diagram
devices do not overheat. The ground and power planes beneath the package,
as well as all pcb signal runs to and from the device, should be as heavy as
possible to help conduct heat away from the package.
Electrically-insulating, thermally-conductive "pads" may be installed
underneath the package. Devices should be soldered to boards rather than
"socketed," and of course, minimal air fl ow over the surface can greatly help
reduce the package temperature.
THERMAL REQUIREMENTS
All DATEL sampling A/D converters are fully characterized and speci-
ed over operating temperature (case) ranges of 0 to +70°C and –55
to +125°C. All room-temperature (TA = +25°C) production testing is
performed without the use of heat sinks or forced-air cooling. Thermal
impedance fi gures for each device are listed in their respective specifi ca-
tion tables.
These devices do not normally require heat sinks; however, standard
precautionary design and layout procedures should be used to ensure
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Figure 5. ADS-926 Evaluation Board Schematic
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Figure 6. ADS-926 FFT Analysis
0
–10
–20
–30
–40
–50
–60
–70
–80
–90
–100
–110
–120
–130
–140
–150
Frequency (kHz)
(fs = 500kHz, fin = 240kHz, Vin = –0.5dB, 16,384-point FFT)
Amplitude Relative to Full Scale (dB)
0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 250
Figure 7. ADS-926 Histogram and Differential Nonlinearity
0
Number of Occurrences
Digital Output Code
016,384
+0.59
0
–0.57
16,384
DNL (LSB's)
Digital Output Code
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MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS - INCHES (mm)
ORDERING INFORMATION
MODEL NUMBER OPERATING
TEMP. RANGE ANALOG INPUT ACCESSORIES
ADS-926MC 0 to +70°C Bipolar (±5V) ADS-B926/927 Evaluation Board (without ADS-926)
ADS-926MM –55 to +125°C Bipolar (±5V) HS-24 Heat Sinks for all ADS-916/926 DDIP models.
ADS-926/883 –55 to +125°C Bipolar (±5V)
Receptacles for PC board mounting can be ordered through AMP Inc.
Part #3-331272-8 (Component Lead Socket), 24 required.
For MIL-STD-883 product specifi cations, contact DATEL.
* For information, see ADS-916 data sheet.
ADS-926GC 0 to +70°C Bipolar (±5V)
ADS-926GM –55 to +125°C Bipolar (±5V)
ADS-916MC 0 to +70°C Unipolar (0 to +10V)*
ADS-916MM –55 to +125°C Unipolar (0 to +10V)*
ADS-916GC 0 to +70°C Unipolar (0 to +10V)*
ADS-916GM –55 to +125°C Unipolar (0 to +10V)*
0.200 MAX.
(5.080)
0.235 MAX.
(5.969)
0.600 ±0.010
(15.240)
0.80 MAX.
(20.32)
0.100 TYP.
(2.540)
0.100
(2.540)
0.018 ±0.002
(0.457)
0.100
(2.540)
0.040
(1.016)
1.31 MAX.
(33.27)
112
13
24
1.100
(27.940)
0.190 MAX.
(4.826)
0.010
(0.254)
+0.002
–0.001
SEATING
PLANE
0.025
(0.635)
Dimension Tolerances (unless otherwise indicated):
2 place decimal (.XX) ±0.010 (±0.254)
3 place decimal (.XXX) ±0.005 (±0.127)
Lead Material: Kovar alloy
Lead Finish: 50 microinches (minimum) gold plating
over 100 microinches (nominal) nickel plating
PIN 1 INDEX
24-Pin DDIP
Versions
ADS-926MC
ADS-926MM
ADS-926/883
ADS-916MC
ADS-916MM
24-Pin
Surface Mount
Versions
ADS-926GC
ADS-926GM
ADS-916GC
ADS-916GM
0.80 MAX.
(20.32)
0.015
(0.381)
MAX. radius
for any pin
1.31 MAX.
(33.02)
0.100 TYP.
(2.540)
0.100
(2.540)
0.190 MAX.
(4.826)
0.040
(1.016)
0.020 TYP.
(0.508)
0.020
(0.508)
24 13
121
PIN 1
INDEX
0.130 TYP.
(3.302)
Dimension Tolerances (unless otherwise indicated):
2 place decimal (.XX) ±0.010 (±0.254)
3 place decimal (.XXX) ±0.005 (±0.127)
Lead Material: Kovar alloy
Lead Finish: 50 microinches (minimum) gold plating
over 100 microinches (nominal) nickel plating
0.060 TYP.
(1.524)
0.010 TYP.
(0.254)
ADS-926
14-Bit, 500kHz, Low-Power Sampling A/D Converters
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