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R

IN

R

IN

C

IN

0.1mF

R

T

0.1mF

1000pF

1:1

R

S

OPA695

R

1

A

V = 8V/V

(18dB)

R

2

V

IN

INP

INM

CM

-

5V

+5V

ADS5542

25 W

25 W

10 W

100 W

100 W

57.5 W

400 W

R

F

R

G

V

OCM

INP

INM

CM

R

F

R

G

R

S

0.1mF

0.1mF

10mF

1mF

R

T

+3.3V

+5V

0.1mF

10mF

-

5V

THS4503

R

IN

R

IN

10 W

ADS5542

14-Bit / 80 MSPS

ADS5542

SBAS308D – MAY 2004 – REVISED FEBRUARY 2007

Figure 39 illustrates how RIN and CIN can be placed to isolate the signal source from the switching inputs of the

ADC and to implement a low-pass RC filter to limit the input noise in the ADC. It is recommended that these

components be included in the ADS5542 circuit layout when any of the amplifier circuits discussed previously

are used. The components allow fine-tuning of the circuit performance. Any mismatch between the differential

lines of the ADS5542 input produces a degradation in performance at high input frequencies, mainly

characterized by an increase in the even-order harmonics. In this case, special care should be taken to keep as

much electrical symmetry as possible between both inputs.

Another possible configuration for lower-frequency signals is the use of differential input/output amplifiers that

can simplify the driver circuit for applications requiring dc-coupling of the input. Flexible in their configurations

(see Figure 40), such amplifiers can be used for single-ended-to-differential conversion signal amplification.

Table 4. Recommended Amplifiers to Drive the Input of the ADS5542

INPUT SIGNAL FREQUENCY

RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIER

TYPE OF AMPLIFIER

USE WITH TRANSFORMER?

DC to 20 MHz

THS4503

Differential In/Out Amp

No

DC to 50 MHz

OPA847

Operational Amp

Yes

DC to 100 MHz

THS4509

Differential In/Out Amp

No

OPA695

Operational Amp

Yes

10 MHz to 120 MHz

THS3201

Operational Amp

Yes

THS3202

Operational Amp

Yes

Over 100 MHz

THS9001

RF Gain Block

Yes

Figure 39. Converting a Single-Ended Input Signal to a Differential Signal Using an RF Transformer

Figure 40. Using the THS4503 with the ADS5542

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