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ADC12D1600: Dual-Channel Sampling mode for ADC12D1600

Part Number: ADC12D1600

Hello,

I plan on using the ADC12D1600 for a custom board design. I would like to use this device as a dual channel ADC with 1.6 GHz sampling speed per channel. One problem is that the FPGA to which this device interfaces with has limited LVDS data pins. So i was planning to do the following:

1. Use this device in Non-Demux Non-DES mode (Figure 2 of datasheet). Looks like in this mode, i can use just the DI and DQ data bus and get the ADC data with up to 1.6 GHz sampling speed per channel. I can ignore the DId and DQd data bus. Data can be sampled in the FPGA, per channel, using DCLK clock (half-rate of sampling clock) with DDR registers. Is my understanding correct ?

2. If the above is correct, can i leave the DId and DQd data bus pins floating for the ADC ? Or do i need any special termination for them ? I cannot tie these pins to the FPGA.

Your response is highly appreciated.

Thanks,

Arvind

  • Hello Arvind,
    I have forwarded your question to an engineer most familiar with the ADC12D1600

    Regards,
    Brian
  • Hi Arvind

    If you operate the device in non-demux mode then you can leave the unused DId and DQd data buses un-connected and un-terminated. These output drivers will be disabled.

    Given the data rate will be 1600 Mbit/sec with 800 MHz DCLK rate, the data capture will be somewhat challenging. This is at the upper end of capabilities for the LVDS interface of many FPGAs. Routing of the LVDS DATA, OVR and DCLK lines must be very well matched to minimize skew. You may need to use the ADC test pattern output to ensure the capture is aligned for all bits.

    Best regards,

    Jim B