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AD9266 Data Sheet
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CLOCK INPUT CONSIDERATIONS
For optimum performance, clock the AD9266 sample clock inputs,
CLK+ and CLK−, with a differential signal. The signal is typically
ac-coupled into the CLK+ and CLK− pins via a transformer or
capacitors. These pins are biased internally (see Figure 45) and
require no external bias.
0.9V
AVDD
2pF 2pF
CLK–CLK+
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Figure 45. Equivalent Clock Input Circuit
Clock Input Options
The AD9266 has a very flexible clock input structure. The clock
input can be a CMOS, LVDS, LVPECL, or sine wave signal.
Regardless of the type of signal being used, clock source jitter is
of great concern, as described in the Jitter Considerations section.
Figure 46 and Figure 47 show two preferred methods for clock-
ing the AD9266 (at clock rates up to 625 MHz when using the
internal clock divider). A low jitter clock source is converted from
a single-ended signal to a differential signal using either an RF
transformer or an RF balun.
0.1µF
0.1µF
0.1µF0.1µF
SCHOTTKY
DIODES:
HSMS2822
CLOCK
INPUT
50Ω
100Ω
CLK–
CLK+
ADC
Mini-Circuits
®
ADT1-1WT, 1:1 Z
XFMR
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Figure 46. Transformer-Coupled Differential Clock (Up to 200 MHz)
0.1µF
0.1µF1nF
CLOCK
INPUT
1nF
50Ω
CLK–
CLK+
SCHOTTKY
DIODES:
HSMS2822
ADC
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Figure 47. Balun-Coupled Differential Clock (Up to 625 MHz)
The RF balun configuration is recommended for clock frequencies
between 125 MHz and 625 MHz, and the RF transformer is recom-
mended for clock frequencies from 10 MHz to 200 MHz.
The back-to-back Schottky diodes across the transformer/
balun secondary limit clock excursions into the AD9266 to
approximately 0.8 V p-p differential.
This limit helps prevent the large voltage swings of the clock
from feeding through to other portions of the AD9266 while
preserving the fast rise and fall times of the signal that are
critical to a low jitter performance.
If a low jitter clock source is not available, another option is to
ac couple a differential PECL signal to the sample clock input
pins, as shown in Figure 48. The AD9510/AD9511/AD9512/
AD9513/AD9514/AD9515/AD9516/AD9517 clock drivers offer
excellent jitter performance.
100Ω
0.1µF
0.1µF
0.1µF
0.1µF
240Ω240Ω
50kΩ 50kΩ
CLK–
CLK+
CLOCK
INPUT
CLOCK
INPUT
ADC
AD951x
PECL DRIVER
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Figure 48. Differential PECL Sample Clock (Up to 625 MHz)
A third option is to ac couple a differential LVDS signal to the
sample clock input pins, as shown in Figure 49. The AD9510/
AD9511/AD9512/AD9513/AD9514/AD9515/AD9516/AD9517
clock drivers offer excellent jitter performance.
100Ω
0.1µF
0.1µF
0.1µF
0.1µF
50kΩ 50kΩ
CLK–
CLK+
ADC
CLOCK
INPUT
CLOCK
INPUT
AD951x
LVDS DRIVER
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Figure 49. Differential LVDS Sample Clock (Up to 625 MHz)
In some applications, it may be acceptable to drive the sample
clock inputs with a single-ended 1.8 V CMOS signal. In such
applications, drive the CLK+ pin directly from a CMOS gate, and
bypass the CLK− pin to ground with a 0.1 μF capacitor (see
Figure 50).
OPTIONAL
100Ω
0.1µF
0.1µF
0.1µF
50Ω
1
1
50Ω RESISTOR IS OPTIONAL.
CLK–
CLK+
ADC
V
CC
1kΩ
1kΩ
CLOCK
INPUT
AD951x
CMOS DRIVER
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Figure 50. Single-Ended 1.8 V CMOS Input Clock (Up to 200 MHz)