Datasheet
ADS831
9
SBAS087A
FIGURE 5. Transformer Coupled Input.
FIGURE 6. Equivalent Reference Circuit with Recommended
Reference Bypassing.
SINGLE ENDED-TO-DIFFERENTIAL CONFIGURATION
(Transformer Coupled)
If the application requires a signal conversion from a single-
ended source to feed the ADS831 differentially, a RF trans-
former might be a good solution. The selected transformer
must have a center tap in order to apply the common-mode
DC voltage necessary to bias the converter inputs.
AC grounding the center tap will generate the differential
signal swing across the secondary winding. Consider a step-
up transformer to take advantage of a signal amplification
without the introduction of another noise source. Further-
more, the reduced signal swing from the source may lead to
an improved distortion performance.
The differential input configuration may provide a notice-
able advantage of achieving good SFDR performance over
a wide range of input frequencies. In this mode both inputs
of the ADS831 see closely matched impedances, and the
differential signal swing is reduced to half of the swing
required for single-ended drive. Figure 5 shows the sche-
matic for the suggested transformer coupled interface cir-
cuit. The component values of the R-C lowpass may be
optimized depending on the desired roll-off frequency. The
resistor across the secondary side (R
T
) should be calculated
using the equation R
T
= n
2
x R
G
to match the source
impedance (R
G
) for good power transfer and VSWR.
REFERENCE OPERATION
Figure 6 depicts the simplified model of the internal refer-
ence circuit. The internal blocks are the bandgap voltage
reference, the drivers for the top and bottom reference, and
V
IN
IN
IN
CM
22Ω
22Ω
47pF
R
T
47pF
+
10µF
0.1µF
INT/EXTRSEL
+5V
ADS831
1:n
0.1µF
R
G
ADS831
REFT
CM REFB
Bypass Capacitors: 0.1µF || 2.2µF each
Bandgap Reference and Logic
V
REF
400Ω
400Ω
+1+1
+V
S
50kΩ 50kΩ
INT/EXTRSEL
2Vp-p
NOTE: R
F
= R
IN
, G = –1
V
IN
R
2
301Ω
R
1
499Ω
ADS831
R
S
39Ω
47pF
0.1µF
IN
IN
CM (+2.5V)
INT/EXT
R
F
499Ω
R
IN
499Ω
V
CM
= +1.25V
REFB
(+2.0V)
REFT
(+3.0V)
1/2
OPA2681
1/2
OPA2681
R
F
1kΩ
50Ω
0.1µF
0.1µF
RSEL
+V
S
+5V
+5V
FIGURE 4. DC-Coupled Interface Circuit with Dual Current-Feedback Amplifier OPA2681. The OPA2680 can be used in place
of the OPA2681 if a voltage feedback amplifier is preferred.