The AD9480 is an 8-bit, 250 MSPS 3.3 V A/D converter optimized for high speed and low power consumption. Small in size and easy to use, it is ideal for applications such as digital oscilloscopes, instrumentation and measurement, communications, point-to-point radios, and predistortion loops.
The AD9480 is an 8‑bit, 250 MSPS analog‑to‑digital converter optimized for high speed and low power. It operates from a single 3.3 V supply, includes an internal reference, and offers LVDS digital outputs with optional two's‑complement or binary coding.
The document contains detailed DC, AC, and switching specifications, absolute maximum ratings, pin configuration, timing diagrams, and application notes for use in oscilloscopes, instrumentation, communications, and other high‑speed measurement systems.
| Resolution | 8 Bits |
|---|---|
| Maximum conversion rate | 250 MSPS |
| Power dissipation (typical) | 590 mW |
| Power‑down dissipation | 15 mW |
| Supply voltage (AVDD/DRVDD) | 3.0 V to 3.6 V |
| Analog input range | 1 V p‑p |
| Digital output type | LVDS (ANSI 644) |
| Operating temperature range | -40 °C to +85 °C |
The AD9480 can convert at up to 250 MSPS.
Typical power dissipation is 590 mW at 250 MSPS.
In power‑down mode the device consumes about 15 mW.
It operates from a single 3.3 V supply, with a permissible range of 3.0 V to 3.6 V.