This document describes the ability of an ADC driver to provide fast slew rates for time domain-focused instrumentation applications. It also introduces the features of the ADA4960 ultrawideband ADC driver/differential amplifier, including its ability to drive 8-bit and 10-bit gigasample flash ADCs, support bandwidths up to 1 GHz, excellent slew rates, and low noise.
This document serves as a selection guide for Test and Instrumentation Integrated Circuits (ICs) from Analog Devices. It highlights specific product solutions designed to address challenges in high-frequency, time-domain focused applications, high-voltage signal conditioning, and precise frequency synthesis.
| Slew Rate (Differential) | 8000 V/s |
|---|---|
| RTI Noise | 3.6 nV/vHz |
| Gain Configurations | 6 dB to 18 dB |
| Gain Error | 0.02% |
| Gain Drift | 1 ppm/°C (max) |
| Update Rate | 250 kSPS |
| Settling Time | 450 ns to 0.001% |
| THD +N | 106 dB |
| Maximum Update Rate | 400 MSPS |
| Power Supplies | 2.5 V and 3.3 V |
The ADA4960 offers a differential slew rate of 8000 V/s.
The AD9726 has a maximum update rate of 400 MSPS.
The AD8275 achieves a gain error of 0.02%.