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Ada4938 1 - 4938 2
Ada4938 1 - 4938 2
16 –VS
15 –VS
14 –VS
13 –VS
−82 dBc HD2 @ 50 MHz
−109 dBc HD3 @ 10 MHz
−82 dBc HD3 @ 50 MHz –FB 1 12 PD
06592-001
+VS 8
+VS 7
+VS 5
+VS 6
0.1 dB gain flatness to 150 MHz
Fast overdrive recovery of 4 ns Figure 1. ADA4938-1 Functional Block Diagram
1 mV typical offset voltage ADA4938-2
Externally adjustable gain TOP VIEW
19 –OUT1
23 –FB1
Differential-to-differential or single-ended-to-differential
22 –VS1
21 –VS1
24 +IN1
20 PD1
operation
Adjustable output common-mode voltage
–IN1 1 18 +OUT1
Wide supply voltage range: +5 V to ±5 V +FB1 2 17 VOCM1
Single or dual amplifier configuration available +VS1 3 16 –VS2
+VS1 4 15 –VS2
APPLICATIONS –FB2 5 14 PD2
+IN2 6 13 –OUT2
ADC drivers
Single-ended-to-differential converters
+VS2 9
+VS2 10
VOCM2 11
+OUT2 12
+FB2 8
–IN2 7
06592-202
IF and baseband gain blocks
Differential buffers
Line drivers Figure 2. ADA4938-2 Functional Block Diagram
–50
G = +2, VO, dm = 5V p-p
GENERAL DESCRIPTION G = +2, VO, dm = 3.2V p-p
–60 G = +2, VO, dm = 2V p-p
The ADA4938-1/ADA4938-2 are low noise, ultralow distortion, G = +2, VO, dm = 1V p-p
–70
high speed differential amplifiers. It is an ideal choice for
–80
driving high performance ADCs with resolutions up to 16 bits
SFDR (dBc)
1 10 100
FREQUENCY (MHz)
Full differential and single-ended-to-differential gain configurations
Figure 3. SFDR vs. Frequency and Output Voltage
are easily realized with the ADA4938-1/ADA4938-2. A simple
external feedback network of four resistors determines the makes them well-suited for a wide variety of data acquisition and
closed-loop gain of the amplifier. signal processing applications.
The ADA4938-1/ADA4938-2 are fabricated using the Analog The ADA4938-1 (single amplifier) is available in a Pb-free,
Devices, Inc., proprietary third generation, high voltage XFCB 3 mm × 3 mm, 16-lead LFCSP. The ADA4938-2 (dual
process, enabling it to achieve very low levels of distortion with amplifier) is available in a Pb-free, 4 mm × 4 mm, 24-lead
an input voltage noise of only 2.6 nV/√Hz. The low dc offset and LFCSP. The pinouts have been optimized to facilitate layout and
excellent dynamic performance of the ADA4938-1/ADA4938-2 minimize distortion. The devices are specified to operate over
the extended industrial temperature range of −40°C to +85°C.
Rev. B Document Feedback
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ADA4938-1/ADA4938-2 Data Sheet
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1 Theory of Operation ...................................................................... 19
Applications ....................................................................................... 1 Analyzing an Application Circuit ............................................ 19
General Description ......................................................................... 1 Setting the Closed-Loop Gain .................................................. 19
Functional Block Diagrams ............................................................. 1 Estimating the Output Noise Voltage ...................................... 19
Revision History ............................................................................... 2 The Impact of Mismatches in the Feedback Networks ......... 20
Specifications..................................................................................... 3 Calculating the Input Impedance of an Application Circuit ..... 20
Dual-Supply Operation ............................................................... 3 Input Common-Mode Voltage Range in Single-Supply
Single-Supply Operation ............................................................. 5 Applications ................................................................................ 20
Pin Configurations and Function Descriptions ........................... 8 High Performance ADC Driving ................................................. 24
Terminology .................................................................................... 18
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Data Sheet ADA4938-1/ADA4938-2
SPECIFICATIONS
DUAL-SUPPLY OPERATION
TA = 25°C, +VS = 5 V, −VS = −5 V, VOCM = 0 V, RT = 61.9 Ω, RG = RF = 200 Ω, G = +1, RL, dm = 1 kΩ, unless otherwise noted.
All specifications refer to single-ended input and differential output, unless otherwise noted. For gains other than G = +1, values for RF
and RG are shown in Table 11.
±DIN to ±OUT Performance
Table 1.
Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE
−3 dB Small Signal Bandwidth VOUT = 0.1 V p-p 1000 MHz
Bandwidth for 0.1 dB Flatness VOUT = 2 V p-p 150 MHz
Large Signal Bandwidth VOUT = 2 V p-p 800 MHz
Slew Rate VOUT = 2 V p-p 4700 V/µs
Settling Time VOUT = 2 V p-p 6.5 ns
Overdrive Recovery Time VIN = 5 V to 0 V step, G = +2 4 ns
NOISE/HARMONIC PERFORMANCE
Second Harmonic VOUT = 2 V p-p, 10 MHz −106 dBc
VOUT = 2 V p-p, 50 MHz −82 dBc
Third Harmonic VOUT = 2 V p-p, 10 MHz −109 dBc
VOUT = 2 V p-p, 50 MHz −82 dBc
IMD f1 = 30.0 MHz, f2 = 30.1 MHz 89 dBc
IP3 f = 30 MHz, RL, dm = 100 Ω 45 dBm
Input Voltage Noise f = 10 MHz 2.6 nV/√Hz
Noise Figure G = +4, f = 10 MHz 15.8 dB
Input Current Noise f = 10 MHz 4.8 pA/√Hz
Crosstalk (ADA4938-2) f = 100 MHz −85 dB
INPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Offset Voltage VOS, dm = VOUT, dm/2; VDIN+ = VDIN− = 0 V 1 4 mV
TMIN to TMAX variation ±4 µV/°C
Input Bias Current −18 −13 µA
TMIN to TMAX variation −0.01 µA/°C
Input Resistance Differential 6 MΩ
Common mode 3 MΩ
Input Capacitance 1 pF
Input Common-Mode Voltage −VS + 0.3 to +VS − 1.6 V
CMRR ∆VOUT, dm/∆VIN, cm; ∆VIN, cm = ±1 V, f = 1 MHz −75 dB
OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Output Voltage Swing Maximum ∆VOUT; single-ended output −VS + 1.2 to +VS − 1.2 V
Linear Output Current Per amplifier, RL, dm = 20 Ω, f = 10 MHz ±75 mA
Output Balance Error ∆VOUT, cm/∆VOUT, dm; ∆VOUT, dm = 1 V; f = 10 MHz −60 dB
Rev. B | Page 3 of 26
ADA4938-1/ADA4938-2 Data Sheet
VOCM to ±OUT Performance
Table 2.
Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
VOCM DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE
−3 dB Bandwidth 230 MHz
Slew Rate VIN = −3.4 V to +3.4 V, 25% to 75% 1700 V/µs
Input Voltage Noise (RTI) 7.5 nV/√Hz
VOCM INPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Input Voltage Range −VS + 1.3 to +VS − 1.3 V
Input Resistance 10 kΩ
Input Offset Voltage VOS, cm = VOUT, cm; VDIN+ = VDIN− = 0 V 3 mV
Input Bias Current 0.5 µA
VOCM CMRR ∆VOUT, dm/∆VOCM; ∆VOCM = ±1 V −81 dB
Gain ∆VOUT, cm/∆VOCM; ∆VOCM = ±1 V 0.95 1.00 1.05 V/V
POWER SUPPLY
Operating Range 4.5 11 V
Quiescent Current Per amplifier 37 40 mA
TMIN to TMAX variation 40 µA/°C
Powered down 2.0 3.0 mA
Power Supply Rejection Ratio ∆VOUT, dm/∆VS; ∆VS = ±1 V −80 dB
POWER DOWN (PD)
PD Input Voltage Powered down ≤2.5 V
Enabled ≥3 V
Turn-Off Time 1 µs
Turn-On Time 200 ns
PD Bias Current
Enabled PD = 5 V 1 µA
Disabled PD = −5 V −760 µA
OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE −40 +85 °C
Rev. B | Page 4 of 26
Data Sheet ADA4938-1/ADA4938-2
SINGLE-SUPPLY OPERATION
TA = 25°C, +VS = 5 V, −VS = 0 V, VOCM = +VS/2, RT = 61.9 Ω, RG = RF = 200 Ω, G = +1, RL, dm = 1 kΩ, unless otherwise noted.
All specifications refer to single-ended input and differential output, unless otherwise noted. For gains other than G = 1, values for RF and
RG are shown in Table 11.
±DIN to ±OUT Performance
Table 3.
Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE
−3 dB Small Signal Bandwidth VOUT = 0.1 V p-p 1000 MHz
Bandwidth for 0.1 dB Flatness VOUT = 2 V p-p 150 MHz
Large Signal Bandwidth VOUT = 2 V p-p 750 MHz
Slew Rate VOUT = 2 V p-p 3900 V/µs
Settling Time VOUT = 2 V p-p 6.5 ns
Overdrive Recovery Time VIN = 2.5 V to 0 V step, G = +2 4 ns
NOISE/HARMONIC PERFORMANCE
Second Harmonic VOUT = 2 V p-p, 10 MHz −110 dBc
VOUT = 2 V p-p, 50 MHz −79 dBc
Third Harmonic VOUT = 2 V p-p, 10 MHz −100 dBc
VOUT = 2 V p-p, 50 MHz −79 dBc
Input Voltage Noise f = 10 MHz 2.6 nV/√Hz
Noise Figure G = +4, f = 10 MHz 15.8 dB
Input Current Noise f = 10 MHz 4.8 pA/√Hz
Crosstalk (ADA4938-2) f = 100 MHz −85 dB
INPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Offset Voltage VOS, dm = VOUT, dm/2; VDIN+ = VDIN− = VOCM = 2.5 V 1 4 mV
TMIN to TMAX variation ±4 µV/°C
Input Bias Current −18 −13 µA
TMIN to TMAX variation −0.01 µA/°C
Input Resistance Differential 6 MΩ
Common mode 3 MΩ
Input Capacitance 1 pF
Input Common-Mode Voltage −VS + 0.3 to +VS − 1.6 V
CMRR ∆VOUT, dm/∆VIN, cm; ∆VIN, cm = ±1 V −80 dB
OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Output Voltage Swing Maximum ∆VOUT; single-ended output −VS + 1.2 to +VS − 1.2 V
Linear Output Current Per amplifier, RL, dm = 20 Ω, f = 10 MHz ±65 mA
Output Balance Error ∆VOUT, cm/∆VOUT, dm; ∆VOUT, dm = 1 V −60 dB
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ADA4938-1/ADA4938-2 Data Sheet
VOCM to ±OUT Performance
Table 4.
Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
VOCM DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE
−3 dB Bandwidth 400 MHz
Slew Rate VIN = 1.6 V to 3.4 V, 25% to 75% 1700 V/µs
Input Voltage Noise (RTI) 7.5 nV/√Hz
VOCM INPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Input Voltage Range −VS + 1.3 to +VS − 1.3 V
Input Resistance 10 kΩ
Input Offset Voltage VOS, cm = VOUT, cm; VDIN+ = VDIN– = VOCM = 2.5 V 3 mV
Input Bias Current 0.5 µA
VOCM CMRR ∆VOUT, dm/∆VOCM; ∆VOCM = ±1 V −89 dB
Gain ∆VOUT, cm/∆VOCM; ∆VOCM = ±1 V 0.95 1.00 1.05 V/V
POWER SUPPLY
Operating Range 4.5 11 V
Quiescent Current 34 36.5 mA
TMIN to TMAX variation 40 µA/°C
Powered down 1.0 1.7 mA
Power Supply Rejection Ratio ∆VOUT, dm/∆VS; ∆VS = ±1 V −80 dB
POWER DOWN (PD)
PD Input Voltage Powered down ≤2.5 V
Enabled ≥3 V
Turn-Off Time 1 µs
Turn-On Time 200 ns
PD Bias Current
Enabled PD = 5 V 1 µA
Disabled PD = 0 V −260 µA
OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE −40 +85 °C
Rev. B | Page 6 of 26
Data Sheet ADA4938-1/ADA4938-2
Stresses at or above those listed under Absolute Maximum Airflow increases heat dissipation, which effectively reduces θJA.
Ratings may cause permanent damage to the product. This is a In addition, more metal directly in contact with the package
stress rating only; functional operation of the product at these leads/exposed pad from metal traces, through-holes, ground,
or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational and power planes reduces the θJA.
section of this specification is not implied. Operation beyond Figure 4 shows the maximum safe power dissipation in the
the maximum operating conditions for extended periods may package vs. the ambient temperature for the ADA4938-1,
affect product reliability. 16-lead LFCSP (95°C/W) and the ADA4938-2, 24-lead LFCSP
THERMAL RESISTANCE (65°C/W) on a JEDEC standard 4-layer board.
θJA is specified for the device (including exposed pad) soldered 3.5
06592-103
–40 –30 –20 –10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
junction temperature (TJ) on the die. At approximately 150°C, Figure 4. Maximum Power Dissipation vs. Temperature, 4-Layer Board
which is the glass transition temperature, the plastic changes its
properties. Even temporarily exceeding this temperature limit
can change the stresses that the package exerts on the die, ESD CAUTION
permanently shifting the parametric performance of the
ADA4938-1/ADA4938-2. Exceeding a junction temperature of
150°C for an extended period can result in changes in the silicon
devices, potentially causing failure.
Rev. B | Page 7 of 26
ADA4938-1/ADA4938-2 Data Sheet
19 –OUT1
16 –VS
15 –VS
14 –VS
13 –VS
23 –FB1
22 –VS1
21 –VS1
24 +IN1
20 PD1
–FB 1 12 PD –IN1 1 18 +OUT1
+IN 2 11 –OUT +FB1 2 17 VOCM1
ADA4938-1
–IN 3 TOP VIEW 10 +OUT +VS1 3 ADA4938-2 16 –VS2
(Not to Scale) TOP VIEW
+VS1 4 15 –VS2
+FB 4 9 VOCM (Not to Scale)
–FB2 5 14 PD2
+IN2 6 13 –OUT2
+VS 8
+VS 7
+VS 5
+VS 6
+VS2 9
+VS2 10
VOCM2 11
+OUT2 12
+FB2 8
–IN2 7
NOTES
1. THE EXPOSED PAD IS NOT ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED
06592-003
TO THE DEVICE. IT IS TYPICALLY SOLDERED TO GROUND
OR A POWER PLANE ON THE PCB THAT IS THERMALLY
CONDUCTIVE. NOTES
1. THE EXPOSED PAD IS NOT ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED
06592-206
TO THE DEVICE. IT IS TYPICALLY SOLDERED TO GROUND
OR A POWER PLANE ON THE PCB THAT IS THERMALLY
CONDUCTIVE.
Table 7. ADA4938-1 Pin Function Descriptions Table 8. ADA4938-2 Pin Function Descriptions
Pin No. Mnemonic Description Pin No. Mnemonic Description
1 −FB Negative Output Feedback Pin. 1 −IN1 Negative Input Summing Node 1.
2 +IN Positive Input Summing Node. 2 +FB1 Positive Output Feedback Pin 1.
3 −IN Negative Input Summing Node. 3, 4 +VS1 Positive Supply Voltage 1.
4 +FB Positive Output Feedback Pin. 5 −FB2 Negative Output Feedback Pin 2.
5 to 8 +VS Positive Supply Voltage. 6 +IN2 Positive Input Summing Node 2.
9 VOCM Output Common-Mode Voltage. 7 −IN2 Negative Input Summing Node 2.
10 +OUT Positive Output for Load Connection. 8 +FB2 Positive Output Feedback Pin 2.
11 −OUT Negative Output for Load Connection. 9, 10 +VS2 Positive Supply Voltage 2.
12 PD Power-Down Pin. 11 VOCM2 Output Common-Mode Voltage 2.
13 to 16 −VS Negative Supply Voltage. 12 +OUT2 Positive Output 2.
EP Exposed Paddle. The exposed pad is not 13 −OUT2 Negative Output 2.
electrically connected to the device. It is
14 PD2 Power-Down Pin 2.
typically soldered to ground or a
power plane on the PCB that is 15, 16 −VS2 Negative Supply Voltage 2.
thermally conductive. 17 VOCM1 Output Common-Mode Voltage 1.
18 +OUT1 Positive Output 1.
19 −OUT1 Negative Output 1.
20 PD1 Power-Down Pin 1.
21, 22 −VS1 Negative Supply Voltage 1.
23 −FB1 Negative Output Feedback Pin 1.
24 +IN1 Positive Input Summing Node 1.
EP Exposed Paddle. The exposed pad is
not electrically connected to the
device. It is typically soldered to
ground or a power plane on the PCB
that is thermally conductive.
Rev. B | Page 8 of 26
Data Sheet ADA4938-1/ADA4938-2
0 0
NORMALIZED GAIN (dB)
–6 –6
–9 –9
G = +1 G = +1
G = +2 G = +2
G = +3.16 G = +3.16
G = +5 G = +5
–12 –12
06592-105
06592-108
1 10 100 1000 1 10 100 1000
FREQUENCY (MHz) FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 7. Small Signal Frequency Response for Various Gains, VOUT = 0.1 V p-p Figure 10. Large Signal Frequency Response for Various Gains
3 3
0 0
–3 –3
GAIN (dB)
GAIN (dB)
–6 –6
–9 –9
VS = +5V VS = +5V
VS = ±5V VS = ±5V
–12 –12
06592-106
06592-109
1 10 100 1000 1 10 100 1000
FREQUENCY (MHz) FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 8. Small Signal Response for Various Supplies, VOUT = 0.1 V p-p Figure 11. Large Signal Response for Various Supplies
3 3
0 0
NORMALIZED GAIN (dB)
–3 –3
–6 –6
–9 –9
–40°C –40°C
+25°C +25°C
+85°C +85°C
–12 –12
06592-107
06592-110
Figure 9. Small Signal Frequency Response for Figure 12. Large Signal Frequency Response for Various Temperatures
Various Temperatures, VOUT = 0.1 V p-p
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ADA4938-1/ADA4938-2 Data Sheet
3 3
0 0
–3 –3
NORMALIZED GAIN (dB)
–9 –9
–12 –12
–15 –15
RL = 1kΩ RL = 1kΩ
–18 –18
RL = 100Ω RL = 100Ω
RL = 200Ω RL = 200Ω
–21 –21
06592-111
06592-114
1 10 100 1000 1 10 100 1000
FREQUENCY (MHz) FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 13. Small Signal Frequency Response for Figure 16. Large Signal Frequency Response for Various Loads
Various Loads, VOUT = 0.1 V p-p
3 3
0 0
NORMALIZED GAIN (dB)
–6 –6
–9 –9
G = +1 G = +1
G = +2 G = +2
G = +3.16 G = +3.16
G = +5 G = +5
–12 –12
06592-112
06592-115
1 10 100 1000 1 10 100 1000
FREQUENCY (MHz) FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 14. Small Signal Frequency Response for Figure 17. Large Signal Frequency Response for Various Gains, VS = 5 V
Various Gains, VS = 5 V, VOUT = 0.1 V p-p
6 6
3 3
NORMALIZED GAIN (dB)
0 0
–3 –3
–6 –6
–9 G = +1 –9 G = +1
G = +2 G = +2
G = +3.16 G = +3.16
G = +5 G = +5
–12 –12
06592-113
06592-116
Figure 15. Small Signal Response for Various Gains, RF = 402 Ω, VOUT = 0.1 V p-p Figure 18. Large Signal Response for Various Gains, RF = 402 Ω
Rev. B | Page 10 of 26
Data Sheet ADA4938-1/ADA4938-2
6 6
3 3
NORMALIZED GAIN (dB)
–3 –3
–6 –6
–9 G = +1 –9 G = +1
G = +2 G = +2
G = +3.16 G = +3.16
G = +5 G = +5
–12 –12
06592-117
06592-120
1 10 100 1000 1 10 100 1000
FREQUENCY (MHz) FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 19. Small Signal Frequency Response for Various Gains, RF = 402 Ω, Figure 22. Large Signal Frequency Response for Various Gains, RF = 402 Ω,
VS = 5 V, VOUT = 0.1 V p-p VS = 5 V
3 3
0 0
–3 –3
GAIN (dB)
GAIN (dB)
–6 –6
–9 –9
VS = +5V VS = +5V
VS = ±5V VS = ±5V
–12 –12
06592-118
06592-121
1 10 100 1000 1 10 100 1000
FREQUENCY (MHz) FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 20. VOUT, cm Small Signal Frequency Response, VOUT = 0.1 V p-p Figure 23. VOUT, cm Large Signal Frequency Response
1.0 1.5
0.9 1.4
0.8 1.3
0.7 1.2
0.6 1.1
0.5 1.0
NORMALIZED GAIN (dB)
0.4 0.9
0.3 0.8
0.2 0.7
GAIN (dB)
0.1 0.6
0 0.5
–0.1 0.4
–0.2 0.3
–0.3 0.2
–0.4 0.1
–0.5 0
–0.6 –0.1
–0.7 RL, dm = 1kΩ –0.2 RL, dm = 1kΩ
–0.8 RL, dm = 100Ω –0.3 RL, dm = 100Ω
–0.9 RL, dm = 200Ω –0.4 RL, dm = 200Ω
–1.0 –0.5
06592-119
06592-122
Figure 21. 0.1 dB Flatness Response for Various Loads, ADA4938-1, Figure 24. 0.1 dB Flatness Response for Various Loads, ADA4938-2,
VOUT = 0.1 V p-p VOUT = 0.1 V p-p
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ADA4938-1/ADA4938-2 Data Sheet
–40 –40
HD2, VS = +5V HD2, +5V
HD3, VS = +5V HD3, +5V
–50 –50
HD2, VS = ±5V HD2, ±5V
HD3, VS = ±5V HD3, ±5V
–60 –60
DISTORTION (dBc)
DISTORTION (dBc)
–70 –70
–80 –80
–90 –90
–100 –100
–110 –110
–120 –120
06592-123
06592-126
1 10 100 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
FREQUENCY (MHz) VOUT, dm (V)
Figure 25. Harmonic Distortion vs. Frequency and Supply Voltage Figure 28. Harmonic Distortion vs. VOUT and Supply Voltage
–40 –40
HD2, G = +1 HD2, RL = 1kΩ
HD3, G = +1 HD3, RL = 1kΩ
–50 –50
HD2, G = +2 HD2, RL = 200Ω
HD3, G = +2 HD3, RL = 200Ω
–60
HD2, G = +5 –60 HD2, RL = 100Ω
HD3, G = +5 HD3, RL = 100Ω
–70
DISTORTION (dBc)
DISTORTION (dBc)
–70
–80
–80
–90
–90
–100
–100
–110
–120 –110
–130 –120
06592-124
06592-127
1 10 100 1 10 100
FREQUENCY (MHz) FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 26. Harmonic Distortion vs. Frequency and Gain Figure 29. Harmonic Distortion vs. Frequency for Various Loads
–40 –40
HD2, 10MHz HD2, 10MHz
HD3, 10MHz HD3, 10MHz
–50 –50
HD2, 70MHz HD2, 70MHz
HD3, 70MHz HD3, 70MHz
–60
–60
–70
DISTORTION (dBc)
DISTORTION (dBc)
–70
–80
–80
–90
–90
–100
–100
–110
–120 –110
–130 –120
06592-128
06592-125
–3.3 –2.7 –2.1 –1.5 –0.9 –0.3 0.3 0.9 1.5 2.1 2.7 3.3 1.7 1.9 2.1 2.3 2.5 2.7 2.9 3.1 3.3
VOCM (V) VOCM (V)
Figure 27. Harmonic Distortion vs. VOCM and Frequency Figure 30. Harmonic Distortion vs. VOCM and Frequency, VS = 5 V
Rev. B | Page 12 of 26
Data Sheet ADA4938-1/ADA4938-2
10 0
–5
0
–10
–10 –15
–20 –20
–25
–30
DISTORTION (dBc)
–30
–40 –35
PSRR (dB)
–40
–50
–45
–60 –50 –PSRR
–70 –55
–60 +PSRR
–80 –65
–90 –70
–75
–100
–80
–110 –85
06592-129
06592-132
29.5 29.6 29.7 29.8 29.9 30.0 30.1 30.2 30.3 30.4 30.5 0.1 1 10 100 1000
FREQUENCY (MHz) FREQUENCY (MHz)
–20 0
–25 –5
–30
–10
–35
–15
–40
–45
–50 –25
S22
–55 –30
VS = ±5V
–60
–35
–65
VS = +5V –40
–70 S11
–45
–75
–80 –50
–85 –55
06592-130
06592-134
0.1 1 10 100 1000 1 10 100 1000
FREQUENCY (MHz) FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 32. VIN CMRR vs. Frequency Figure 35. Return Loss (S11, S22) vs. Frequency
–15 –40
RL = 200Ω RL = 1kΩ
–20 RL = 200Ω
–50
RL = 100Ω
–25
–60
OUTPUT BALANCE (dB)
–30
–70
–35
SFDR (dBc)
–40 –80
–45
–90
–50
–100
–55
–110
–60
–65 –120
06592-131
06592-135
Figure 33. Output Balance vs. Frequency Figure 36. SFDR vs. Frequency for Various Loads
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ADA4938-1/ADA4938-2 Data Sheet
26 100
24
G = +1
20
G = +2
18 10
G = +4
16
14
12
10 1
06592-039
06592-136
10 100 500 10 100 1k 10k 100k 1M 10M 100M
FREQUENCY (MHz) FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 37. Noise Figure vs. Frequency Figure 40. Input Voltage Noise vs. Frequency
10 4.0
8 3.5
6 PD INPUT
3.0
4
VOLTAGE (V) 2.5
VOLTAGE (V)
2
2.0
0
1.5
–2
1.0
–4
0.5 NEGATIVE OUTPUT
–6
–8 VIN × 3.16 0
VOUT, dm
06592-140
–10 –0.5
06592-137
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 TIME (200ns/DIV)
TIME (5ns/DIV)
Figure 38. Overdrive Recovery Time (Pulse Input) Figure 41. Power-Down Response Time
12 45
+85°C
10 +25°C
40
–40°C
8
35
6
4 30
CURRENT (mA)
VOLTAGE (V)
2
25
0
20
–2
–4 15
–6
10
–8
VIN × 3.16 5
–10
VOUT, dm
–12 0
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0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 3.0 3.2 3.4 3.6 3.8 4.0
TIME (50ns/DIV) VOLTAGE (V)
Figure 39. Overdrive Amplitude Characteristics (Triangle Wave Input) Figure 42. Supply Current vs. Power-Down Voltage and Temperature
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Data Sheet ADA4938-1/ADA4938-2
0.20 3.0
2.5
0.15
2.0
0.10 1.5
1.0
0.05
VOLTAGE (V)
VOLTAGE (V)
0.5
0 0
–0.5
–0.05
–1.0
–0.10 –1.5
–2.0
–0.15
–2.5
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–0.20 –3.0
TIME (1ns/DIV) TIME (1ns/DIV)
Figure 43. Small Signal Transient Response, VOUT = 0.1 V p-p Figure 46. Large Signal Transient Response
0.10 2.5
0.08 2.0
0.06 1.5
0.04 1.0
VOLTAGE (V)
VOLTAGE (V)
0.02 0.5
0 0
–0.02 –0.5
–0.04 –1.0
–0.06 –1.5
–0.08 –2.0
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–0.10 –2.5
TIME (2ns/DIV) TIME (2ns/DIV)
Figure 44. VOCM Small Signal Transient Response, VOUT = 0.1 V p-p Figure 47. VOCM Large Signal Transient Response
60 3
+85°C ALL CURVES ARE
+25°C NORMALIZED TO VOCM = 0V
–40°C
50
0
CLOSED-LOOP GAIN (dB)
40
CURRENT (mA)
–3
30
–6 VOCM = –3.7V
20 VOCM = –3.5V
VOCM = –3V
VOCM = 0V
–9 VOCM = +3V
10
VOCM = +3.5V
VOCM = +3.7V
0 –12
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2.0 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 3.0 3.2 3.4 3.6 3.8 4.0 1 10 100 1000
VOLTAGE (V) FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 45. Supply Current vs. Power-Down Voltage and Temperature, VS = 5 V Figure 48. VOUT, dm Small Signal Frequency Response for Various VOCM,
VOUT = 0.1 V p-p
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ADA4938-1/ADA4938-2 Data Sheet
55 –40
–50
50 –60
INPUT1, OUTPUT2
–70
CROSSTALK (dB)
IP3 100Ω
45 –80
IP3 (dBm)
–90
40 –100
INPUT2, OUTPUT1
–110
35 –120
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–130
30 –140
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10 100 0.3 1 10 100 1000
FREQUENCY (MHz) FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 49. IP3 vs. Frequency Figure 52. Crosstalk vs. Frequency for ADA4938-2
3 2 1.0
ALL CURVES ARE
NORMALIZED TO VOCM = 0V
VIN
0
1 0.5
CLOSED-LOOP GAIN (dB)
0 0
–0.1
–6
VOCM = –3.7V
VOCM = –3.5V
VOCM = –3V –1 SETTLING ERROR –0.5
–9 VOCM = 0V
VOCM = +3V
VOCM = +3.5V
VOCM = +3.7V
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–12 –2 –1.0
1 10 100 1000
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TIME (1ns/DIV)
FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 53. 0.1% Settling Time
Figure 50. VOUT, dm Large Signal Frequency Response for Various VOCM
100
INPUT CURRENT NOISE (pA/ Hz)
10
1
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Data Sheet ADA4938-1/ADA4938-2
TEST CIRCUTS
200Ω
+5V
50Ω 200Ω
VIN VOCM
61.9Ω ADA4938 1kΩ
200Ω
27.5Ω
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–5V
200Ω
200Ω
+5V
VIN VOCM
61.9Ω ADA4938
200Ω 50Ω
27.5Ω
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–5V
200Ω
200Ω
+5V
0.1µF
50Ω 200Ω 412Ω
FILTER FILTER
VIN VOCM
61.9Ω ADA4938
0.1µF
200Ω 412Ω
27.5Ω
–5V
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200Ω
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ADA4938-1/ADA4938-2 Data Sheet
TERMINOLOGY
–FB
Common-Mode Voltage
ADA4938
RG
RF
+IN –OUT
The common-mode voltage is the average of two node voltages.
The output common-mode voltage is defined as
VOCM RL, dm VOUT, dm
VOUT, cm = (V+OUT + V−OUT)/2
–IN +OUT
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RG RF
Balance
+FB
Balance is a measure of how well differential signals are matched in
Figure 57. Circuit Definitions
amplitude and are exactly 180° apart in phase. Balance is most
Differential Voltage easily determined by placing a well-matched resistor divider
The differential voltage is the difference between two node between the differential voltage nodes and comparing the
voltages. For example, the output differential voltage (or magnitude of the signal at the midpoint of the divider with
equivalently, output differential-mode voltage) is defined as the magnitude of the differential signal. By this definition,
VOUT, dm = (V+OUT − V−OUT) output balance is the magnitude of the output common-mode
voltage divided by the magnitude of the output differential
where V+OUT and V−OUT refer to the voltages at the +OUT and
mode voltage.
−OUT terminals with respect to a common reference.
VOUT , cm
Output Balance Error =
VOUT , dm
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Data Sheet ADA4938-1/ADA4938-2
THEORY OF OPERATION
The ADA4938-1/ADA4938-2 differ from conventional op amps SETTING THE CLOSED-LOOP GAIN
in that they have two outputs whose voltages move in opposite The differential-mode gain of the circuit in Figure 57 can be
directions. Like an op amp, it relies on open-loop gain and determined by
negative feedback to force these outputs to the desired voltages.
The ADA4938-1/ADA4938-2 behave much like a standard VOUT , dm RF
voltage feedback op amp and makes it easier to perform single- =
VIN , dm RG
ended-to-differential conversions, common-mode level shifting,
and amplifications of differential signals. Also like an op amp, This assumes the input resistors (RG) and feedback resistors (RF)
the ADA4938-1/ADA4938-2 have high input impedance and on each side are equal.
low output impedance.
ESTIMATING THE OUTPUT NOISE VOLTAGE
Two feedback loops are employed to control the differential and
The differential output noise of the ADA4938-1/ADA4938-2
common-mode output voltages. The differential feedback, set
can be estimated using the noise model in Figure 58. The input-
with external resistors, controls only the differential output
referred noise voltage density, vnIN, is modeled as a differential
voltage. The common-mode feedback controls only the common-
input, and the noise currents, inIN− and inIN+, appear between
mode output voltage. This architecture makes it easy to set the
each input and ground. The noise currents are assumed to be
output common-mode level to any arbitrary value. It is forced,
equal and produce a voltage across the parallel combination of
by internal common-mode feedback, to be equal to the voltage
the gain and feedback resistances. vn, cm is the noise voltage
applied to the VOCM input, without affecting the differential
density at the VOCM pin. Each of the four resistors contributes
output voltage.
(4kTR)1/2. Table 9 summarizes the input noise sources, the
The ADA4938-1/ADA4938-2 architecture results in outputs multiplication factors, and the output-referred noise density terms.
that are highly balanced over a wide frequency range without VnRG1 VnRF1
RG1 RF1
requiring tightly matched external components. The common-
mode feedback loop forces the signal component of the output inIN+
common-mode voltage to zero, which results in nearly perfectly +
balanced differential outputs that are identical in amplitude and inIN–
VnIN
ADA4938 VnOD
are exactly 180° apart in phase.
ANALYZING AN APPLICATION CIRCUIT VOCM
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VnCM
The ADA4938-1/ADA4938-2 use open-loop gain and negative RG2 RF2
VnRG2 VnRF2
feedback to force its differential and common-mode output
voltages in such a way as to minimize the differential and Figure 58. ADA4938-1/ADA4938-2 Noise Model
common-mode error voltages. The differential error voltage is
defined as the voltage between the differential inputs labeled
+IN and −IN (see Figure 57). For most purposes, this voltage
can be assumed to be zero. Similarly, the difference between the
actual output common-mode voltage and the voltage applied to
VOCM can also be assumed to be zero. Starting from these two
assumptions, any application circuit can be analyzed.
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ADA4938-1/ADA4938-2 Data Sheet
Similar to the case of a conventional op amp, the output noise CALCULATING THE INPUT IMPEDANCE OF AN
voltage densities can be estimated by multiplying the input- APPLICATION CIRCUIT
referred terms at +IN and −IN by the appropriate output factor,
The effective input impedance of a circuit depends on whether
where:
the amplifier is being driven by a single-ended or differential
2
GN is the circuit noise gain. signal source. For balanced differential input signals, as shown
β1 β2 in Figure 59, the input impedance (RIN, dm) between the inputs
RG1 RG2 (+DIN and −DIN) is simply RIN, dm = 2 × RG.
β1 and β2 are the feedback factors.
RF1 RG1 RF2 RG2 RF
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Note that the output noise from VOCM goes to zero in this case. RF
The total differential output noise density, vnOD, is the root-sum-
square of the individual output noise terms. Figure 59. ADA4938-1/ADA4938-2 Configured for Balanced (Differential) Inputs
8
For an unbalanced, single-ended input signal (see Figure 60),
v nOD vnOi
2
the input impedance is
i 1
THE IMPACT OF MISMATCHES IN THE FEEDBACK
R
NETWORKS RIN , cm G
1 RF
As previously mentioned, even if the external feedback networks
2 R G R
F
(RF/RG) are mismatched, the internal common-mode feedback RF
loop still forces the outputs to remain balanced. The amplitudes +VS
of the signals at each output remain equal and 180° out of phase. RS RG
The input-to-output, differential mode gain varies proportionately
RT VOCM
to the feedback mismatch, but the output balance is unaffected. ADA4938 VOUT, dm
RG
As well as causing a noise contribution from VOCM, ratio matching
errors in the external resistors result in a degradation of the RS RT
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ability of the circuit to reject input common-mode signals, much RF
the same as for a four-resistor difference amplifier made from a Figure 60. ADA4938-1/ADA4938-2 Configured for Unbalanced
conventional op amp. (Single-Ended) Input
In addition, if the dc levels of the input and output common- The input impedance of the circuit is effectively higher than it
mode voltages are different, matching errors result in a small would be for a conventional op amp connected as an inverter
differential-mode output offset voltage. When G = +1, with a because a fraction of the differential output voltage appears at
ground referenced input signal and the output common-mode the inputs as a common-mode signal, partially bootstrapping
level set to 2.5 V, an output offset of as much as 25 mV (1% of the voltage across the Input Gain Resistor RG.
the difference in common-mode levels) can result if 1% tolerance INPUT COMMON-MODE VOLTAGE RANGE IN
resistors are used. Resistors of 1% tolerance result in a worst-case
SINGLE-SUPPLY APPLICATIONS
input CMRR of about 40 dB, a worst-case differential-mode
output offset of 25 mV due to 2.5 V level-shift, and no significant The ADA4938-1/ADA4938-2 is optimized for level-shifting,
degradation in output balance error. ground-referenced input signals. As such, the center of the input
common-mode range is shifted approximately 1 V down from
midsupply. The input common-mode range at the summing
nodes of the amplifier is from 0.3 V above −VS to 1.6 V below
+VS. To avoid clipping at the outputs, the voltage swing at the
+IN and −IN terminals must be confined to these ranges.
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Data Sheet ADA4938-1/ADA4938-2
RF
TERMINATING A SINGLE-ENDED INPUT
200Ω
Using an example with an input source of 2 V, a source +VS
resistance of 50 Ω, and an overall gain of 1 V/V, four simple RTH RG
steps must be followed to terminate a single-ended input to the 27.4Ω 200Ω
ADA4938-1/ADA4938-2. VTH VO
VOCM ADA4938 RL 0.97V
1.1V
1. The input impedance is calculated using the formula RG
RTS 200Ω
27.4Ω
–VS
R 200 267 Ω
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G
R IN RF
RF 200
1 2 R R 1 2 (200 200) 200Ω
G F
Figure 64. Balancing Gain Resistor RG
RF
RIN 200Ω
4. Finally, the feedback resistor is recalculated to adjust the
267Ω +VS output voltage to the desired level.
RS RG a. To make the output voltage VO = 1 V, RF is calculated
50Ω 200Ω using
VS
VOCM ADA4938 RL VO
2V
V (RG RTS ) 1 (200 27.4)
RG RF O
207 Ω
200Ω VTH 1.1
–VS b. To return the overall gain to 1 V/V (VO = VS = 2 V), RF
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RF should be
200Ω
V (RG RTS ) 2 (200 27.4)
Figure 61. Single-Ended Input Impedance RF O
414 Ω
VTH 1.1
2. To provide a 50 Ω termination for the source, the Resistor RT
is calculated such that RT || RIN = 50 Ω, or RT = 61.9 Ω. RF
RF
+VS
200Ω
50Ω +VS RS RG
RS RG 50Ω RT 200Ω
VS 61.9Ω VOCM ADA4938 RL VO
50Ω RT 200Ω 2V
VS 61.9Ω VOCM RG
2V ADA4938 RL VO
RG RTS 200Ω
27.4Ω
200Ω –VS
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RF
–VS
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RF
Figure 65. Complete Single-Ended-to-Differential System
200Ω
Figure 62. Adding Termination Resistor RT SETTING THE OUTPUT COMMON-MODE VOLTAGE
3. To compensate for the imbalance of the gain resistors, a correc- The VOCM pin of the ADA4938-1/ADA4938-2 is internally
tion resistor (RTS) is added in series with the inverting Input biased at a voltage approximately equal to the midsupply point
Gain Resistor RG. RTS is equal to the Thevenin equivalent of (average value of the voltages on V+ and V−). Relying on this
the source resistance (RS||RT). internal bias results in an output common-mode voltage that is
RS RTH
within about 100 mV of the expected value.
50Ω RT 27.4Ω In cases where more accurate control of the output common-
VS 61.9Ω VTH
2V 1.1V mode level is required, it is recommended that an external
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ADA4938-1/ADA4938-2 Data Sheet
Table 10 and Table 11 list several common gain settings, associated are the input common-mode voltages under the given conditions
resistor values, input impedances, and output noise densities for for different VOCM settings for both a 10 V single supply and
both balanced and unbalanced input configurations. Also shown ±5 V dual supplies.
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Data Sheet ADA4938-1/ADA4938-2
1.30 0.80
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Figure 67. Recommended PCB Thermal Attach Pad (ADA4938-1)
(Dimensions in mm)
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1.30
TOP METAL
GROUND PLANE
0.30
PLATED
VIA HOLE
POWER PLANE
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BOTTOM METAL
Figure 68. Cross-Section of a 4-Layer PCB (ADA4938-1) Showing a Thermal Via Connection to the Buried Ground Plane (Dimensions in mm)
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ADA4938-1/ADA4938-2 Data Sheet
10V
30nH AVDD2 AVDD1 DRVDD
50Ω 200Ω VIN+
+ AD9446
24.3Ω BUFFER T/H
61.9Ω VOCM
ADA4938 47pF ADC 16
SIGNAL 24.3Ω
GENERATOR 30nH VIN–
226Ω
CLOCK/ REF
TIMING
200Ω AGND SENSE VREF
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R1 R2
76.8Ω +5V
200Ω
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Data Sheet ADA4938-1/ADA4938-2
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
3.10 0.30
3.00 SQ 0.23
PIN 1 2.90 0.18
INDICATOR PIN 1
13 16 INDICATOR
0.50
BSC 12 1
EXPOSED 1.45
PAD
1.30 SQ
1.15
9 4
111808-A
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MO-220-WEED.
4.10 0.30
4.00 SQ 0.25
PIN 1 3.90 0.20
INDICATOR PIN 1
19 24 INDICATOR
0.50
18 1
BSC
EXPOSED 2.20
PAD
2.10 SQ
2.00
13 6
12 7
0.50 0.25 MIN
TOP VIEW 0.40 BOTTOM VIEW
0.30
FOR PROPER CONNECTION OF
0.80 THE EXPOSED PAD, REFER TO
0.75 0.05 MAX THE PIN CONFIGURATION AND
0.70 0.02 NOM FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
SECTION OF THIS DATA SHEET.
COPLANARITY
SEATING 0.08
PLANE 0.20 REF
06-11-2012-A
ORDERING GUIDE
Model 1 Temperature Range Package Description Package Option Ordering Quantity Branding
ADA4938-1ACPZ-R2 −40°C to +85°C 16-Lead LFCSP CP-16-21 250 H11
ADA4938-1ACPZ-RL −40°C to +85°C 16-Lead LFCSP CP-16-21 5,000 H11
ADA4938-1ACPZ-R7 −40°C to +85°C 16-Lead LFCSP CP-16-21 1,500 H11
ADA4938-2ACPZ-R2 −40°C to +85°C 24-Lead LFCSP CP-24-10 250
ADA4938-2ACPZ-RL −40°C to +85°C 24-Lead LFCSP CP-24-10 5,000
ADA4938-2ACPZ-R7 −40°C to +85°C 24-Lead LFCSP CP-24-10 1,500
1
Z = RoHS Compliant Part
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ADA4938-1/ADA4938-2 Data Sheet
NOTES
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