Ultralow Noise
Drivers for Low Voltage ADCs
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FEATURES
Low input voltage noise: 1.2 nV/√Hz
Low common-mode output: 0.9 V on single supply
Extremely low harmonic distortion
HD2/HD3: −104/−101 dBc at 10 MHz
HD2/HD3: −79/−82 dBc at 70 MHz
HD2/HD3: −73/−75 dBc at 100 MHz
High speed
−3 dB bandwidth: 1.35 GHz, G = 1
Slew rate: 3400 V/µs
0.1 dB gain flatness: 380 MHz
Fast overdrive recovery: 1.5 ns
Offset voltage: 0.5 mV typical
Externally adjustable gain
Differential-to-differential or single-ended-to-differential
operation
Adjustable output common-mode voltage
Single-supply operation: 3.3 V or 5 V
ENHANCED PRODUCT FEATURES
Supports defense and aerospace applications (AQEC standard)
Extended temperature range: −55°C to +105°C
Controlled manufacturing baseline
One assembly/test site
One fabrication site
Enhanced product change notification
Qualification data available on request
APPLICATIONS
ADC drivers
Single-ended-to-differential converters
IF and baseband gain blocks
Differential buffers
Line drivers
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ADA4930-1-EP is a very low noise, low distortion, high
speed differential amplifier. It is an ideal choice for driving 1.8 V
high performance ADCs with resolutions up to 14 bits from dc
to 70 MHz. The adjustable output common-mode voltage setting
allows the ADA4930-1-EP to match the input of the ADC for
maximum dynamic range. The internal common-mode feedback
loop provides exceptional output balance, suppression of even-
order harmonic distortion products, and dc level translation.
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAMS
ADA4930-1-EP
10371-001
12
11
10
1
3
4
PD
–OUT
+OUT
9
V
OCM
–FB
–IN
2
+IN
+FB
6
+V
S
5
+V
S
7
+V
S
8
+V
S
16
–V
S
15
–V
S
14
–V
S
13
–V
S
Figure 1.
10371-002
0
1
10
100
10 100 1k 10k 100k 1M 10M 100M
V
N
(nV/√Hz)
FREQUENCY (Hz)
105°C
25°C
–55°C
Figure 2. Voltage Noise Spectral Density
With the ADA4930-1-EP, differential gain configurations are easily
realized with a simple external feedback network of four resistors
determining the closed-loop gain of the amplifier.
The ADA4930-1-EP is fabricated using Analog Devices, Inc.,
proprietary silicon-germanium (SiGe), complementary bipolar
process, enabling it to achieve very low levels of distortion with
an input voltage noise of only 1.2 nV/√Hz.
The low dc offset and excellent dynamic performance of the
ADA4930-1-EP make it well suited for a wide variety of data
acquisition and signal processing applications.
The ADA4930-1-EP is available in a 3 mm × 3 mm 16-lead LFCSP.
The pinout has been optimized to facilitate printed circuit board
(PCB) layout and minimize distortion. The ADA4930-1-EP is
specified to operate over the −55°C to +105°C temperature range for
3.3 V or 5 V supply voltages.
Additional application and technical information can be found
in the ADA4930-1/ADA4930-2 data sheet.