MAX1215
1.8V, 12-Bit, 250Msps ADC for
Broadband Applications
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Noise-Power Ratio (NPR)
NPR is commonly used to characterize the return path of
cable systems where the signals are typically individual
quadrature amplitude-modulated (QAM) carriers with a
frequency spectrum similar to noise. Numerous such
carriers are operated in a continuous spectrum, generat-
ing a noise-like signal, which covers a relatively broad
bandwidth. To test the MAX1215 for NPR, a “noise-like”
signal is passed through a high-order bandpass filter to
produce an approximately square spectral pedestal of
noise with about the same bandwidth as the signals
being simulated. Following the bandpass filter, the signal
is passed through a narrow band-reject filter to produce
a deep notch at the center of the noise pedestal. Finally,
this signal is applied to the MAX1215 and its digitized
results analyzed. The RMS noise power of the signal
inside the notch is compared with the RMS noise level
outside the notch using an FFT. Note that the NPR test
requires sufficiently long data records to guarantee a
suitable number of samples inside the notch. NPR for the
MAX1215 was determined for 50MHz noise bandwidth
signals, simulating a typical cable signal environment
(see the Typical Operating Characteristics for test details
and results), and with a notch frequency of 28.8MHz.
Pin-Compatible, Lower-
Speed/Resolution Versions
Applications that require lower resolution and/or higher
speed can refer to other family members of the MAX1215.
Adjusting an application to a lower resolution has been
simplified by maintaining an identical pinout for all mem-
bers of this high-speed family. See the Pin-Compatible
Versions table on the first page of this data sheet for a
selection of different resolution and speed grades.
Pin Configuration
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