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| Specifications | Why is analog input phase balance so important to my high-speed converter design? Rarely Asked Questions \Balancing Phase in High-Speed Converters\ Rarely Asked Questions, RAQs, balancing phase, high-speed converters, Rob Reeder Analog Devices |
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| Specifications | Why is analog input phase balance so important to my high-speed converter design? Rarely Asked Questions \Balancing Phase in High-Speed Converters\ Rarely Asked Questions, RAQs, balancing phase, high-speed converters, Rob Reeder Analog Devices |
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| Content | RAQ’s SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION Strange stories from the call logs of Analog Devices SPONSORED BY Have a question involving a perplex- ing or unusual analog problem? Submit your question to: www.analog.com/ askRob For Analog Devices’ Technical Support, Call 800-AnalogD Contributing Writer Rob Reeder is a senior converter applications engineer working in Analog Devices high- speed converter group in Greensboro, NC since 1998. Rob received his MSEE and BSEE from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, IL in 1998 and 1996 respectively. In his spare time he enjoys mixing music, art, and playing basketball with his two boys. A. Analog input phase balance is critical throughout the signal chain, because without proper balance, second-harmonic and other even- order distortion will arise. Analog input phase imbalance typically results when component tolerances or symmetric PCB layout are ignored during the design process. Phase imbalance occurs when the two differential analog input signals sampled by the A/D converter are not exactly 180° out of phase. In the simplest case, the signals can be thought of as two sine waves. As these two sine waves move apart from “perfect” phase, distortion results. The distortion increases as the system frequency increases, with even- order distortion degrading even quicker. Passive imbalance, caused by using a transformer or balun to couple the signal to the converter’s analog inputs, generally begins around 100 MHz to 150 MHz with standard ferrites. Using two transformers or baluns can reduce the coupling differences and improve the phase balance. Unfortunately, transformers are large and expensive, so using two increases the board space and system cost. The other solution is to use a better transformer. Active imbalance, caused by using an amplifier to drive the converter’s analog inputs, generally happens if component tolerances are not adequate. To minimize beta variation, resistors with 1% or better tolerance should be used for setting the gain. Mismatch will cause the voltages on the summing nodes to differ slightly, resulting in errors on the amplifier’s differential outputs and giving rise to second order distortion. Layout imbalance is caused by asymmetrical traces throughout the signal chain, with a sloppy layout causing decreased system performance. Second-order distortion can arise from asymmetrical connection to the differential input pins of the converter. This may not manifest itself at low frequencies, but nonlinearities will usually show up at frequencies above 100 MHz, so don’t throw away your hard work; guide the CAD engineer to keep the front-end design symmetrical and well balanced. ADC imbalance is caused by a mismatch in phase. The converter can tolerate a certain degree (pun intended) of phase mismatch, but keeping it to 4° or less will yield the best performance. The converter has some inherent imbalance, but designers work hard to keep the IC well balanced internally. Balancing Phase in High-Speed Converters To Learn More About Input Phase Balance http://dn.hotims.com/34940-100 Q. Why is analog input phase balance so important to my high-speed converter design? |
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