REV. E
–22–
AD9221/AD9223/AD9220
CLOCK FREQUENCY – MHz
300
240
12
POWER
–
mW
10
280
260
INPUT = 5V p-p
INPUT = 2V p-p
220
200
8
6
4
2
014
Figure 29c. AD9220 Power Consumption vs. Clock
Frequency
GROUNDING AND DECOUPLING
Analog and Digital Grounding
Proper grounding is essential in any high speed, high resolution
system. Multilayer printed circuit boards (PCBs) are recom-
mended to provide optimal grounding and power schemes. The
use of ground and power planes offers distinct advantages:
1. The minimization of the loop area encompassed by a signal
and its return path.
2. The minimization of the impedance associated with ground
and power paths.
3. The inherent distributed capacitor formed by the power
plane, PCB insulation, and ground plane.
These characteristics result in both a reduction of electro-
magnetic interference (EMI) and an overall improvement in
performance.
It is important to design a layout that prevents noise from cou-
pling onto the input signal. Digital signals should not be run in
parallel with input signal traces and should be routed away from
the input circuitry. While the AD9221/AD9223/AD9220 features
separate analog and digital ground pins, it should be treated as
an analog component. The AVSS and DVSS pins must be joined
together directly under the AD9221/AD9223/AD9220. A solid
ground plane under the A/D is acceptable if the power and
ground return currents are managed carefully. Alternatively,
the ground plane under the A/D may contain serrations to steer
currents in predictable directions where cross-coupling between
analog and digital would otherwise be unavoidable. The AD9221/
AD9223/AD9220/EB ground layout, shown in Figure 39, depicts
the serrated type of arrangement. The analog and digital grounds
are connected by a jumper below the A/D.
Analog and Digital Supply Decoupling
The AD9221/AD9223/AD9220 features separate analog and
digital supply and ground pins, helping to minimize digital
corruption of sensitive analog signals. In general, AVDD, the
analog supply, should be decoupled to AVSS, the analog
common, as close to the chip as physically possible. Figure 30
shows the recommended decoupling for the analog supplies;
0.1
F ceramic chip capacitors should provide adequately low
impedance over a wide frequency range. Note that the
AVDD and AVSS pins are co-located on the AD9221/
AD9223/AD9220 to simplify the layout of the decoupling
capacitors and provide the shortest possible PCB trace
lengths. The AD9221/AD9223/AD9220/EB power plane
layout, shown in Figure 40 depicts a typical arrangement
using a multilayer PCB.
0.1 F
AVDD
AVSS
26
AD9221/
AD9223/
AD9220
25
0.1 F
AVDD
AVSS
15
16
Figure 30. Analog Supply Decoupling
The CML is an internal analog bias point used internally by the
AD9221/AD9223/AD9220. This pin must be decoupled with at
least a 0.1
F capacitor as shown in Figure 31. The dc level of
CML is approximately AVDD/2. This voltage should be buff-
ered if it is to be used for any external biasing.
0.1 F
CML
AD9221/
AD9223/
AD9220
22
Figure 31. CML Decoupling
The digital activity on the AD9221/AD9223/AD9220 chip falls
into two general categories: correction logic and output drivers.
The internal correction logic draws relatively small surges of
current, mainly during the clock transitions. The output drivers
draw large current impulses while the output bits are changing.
The size and duration of these currents are a function of the
load on the output bits: large capacitive loads are to be avoided.
Note, the internal correction logic of the AD9221, AD9223,
and AD9220 is referenced to AVDD while the output drivers
are referenced to DVDD.
The decoupling shown in Figure 32, a 0.1
F ceramic chip
capacitor, is appropriate for a reasonable capacitive load on
the digital outputs (typically 20 pF on each pin). Applications
involving greater digital loads should consider increasing the
digital decoupling proportionally, and/or using external buff-
ers/latches.
0.1 F
DVDD
DVSS
28
AD9221/
AD9223/
AD9220
27
Figure 32. Digital Supply Decoupling
A complete decoupling scheme will also include large tantalum
or electrolytic capacitors on the PCB to reduce low frequency
ripple to negligible levels. Refer to the AD9221/AD9223/
AD9220/EB schematic and layouts in Figures 36 to 42 for more
information regarding the placement of decoupling capacitors.