Application Note 1. Introduction e2v 10-bit is able to process data rates of up to 2.2 Gsps in 1:4 ratio, generating an output data rate of up to 550 Msps (both double or single data rate). In some applications, this rate might still be too fast to be processed. It is then necessary to slow down the data rate once more to relax the timing constraints on the processing circuit (ASIC, FPGA, memory). The solution is to interleave two, thus, achieving a result of 1:8 ratio and leading to a maximum output rate of 275 Msps. This application note details how it is possible to interleave two devices. It provides timing and electrical guidelines as well as a practical example with e2v 10-bit 2.2 Gsps ADC AT84AS008. 2. Principle of Operation It is possible to achieve a 1:8 ratio with two interleaved es. The principle of operation is as follows: each even 10-bit data coming out of the ADC is processed by one while all odd 10-bit data are processed by the second. Both es are set in 1:4 ratio, resulting in a data rate which is eight times slower than the initial sampling rate. When the is fed with double data rate (or CLK/2 mode), where both edges of the input clock correspond to a data, which is the case when the is interfaced to all e2v High Speed ADCs (TS8388B, TS83102G0B, AT84AS008), the configuration is very straightforward as no conversion of the ADC output clock signal is necessary. In the case of a single data rate (CLK mode) at the input, additional circuitry is required for the management of the ADC output clock. In the following sections, both options are explored and an example with e2v AT84AS008 10-bit 2.2 Gsps ADC is provided. Visit our website: www.e2v.com for the latest version of the datasheet
3. ADC in Double Rate 3.1 Block Diagram The following simplified block diagram illustrates how to achieve a 1:8 demultiplexing ratio using two LVDS interfaced with a 10-bit ADC (for example e2v AT84AS008 10-bit 2.2 Gsps ADC). The ADC operates in double data rate (DR/2 mode) but each operates in single input data rate. The output clock mode of the es can be either single or double data rate (DR or DR/2 modes). Figure 3-1. Interleaving Two to Achieve 1:8 Ratio in CLK/2 Mode Analog Input 10- bit ADC Bit9 Bit0 () 10 x 1 to 2 LVDS fanout Buffer Bit9 Bit CLK CLKN 10-bit 1:4 (DR input clock mode) Even Clock Input DR/2 Output clock 2 1 to 2 buffer Fanout LVDS Buffer DRO DRON DR1 DR1N Bit9 Bit0 CLK CLKN 10 -bit 1:4 (DR input clock mode) Odd Asynchronous Reset (Active High) LVTTL compatible 1 to 2 Fanout LVTTL Buffer Note: The features a selectable input clock mode which prevents you from implementing an additional clock circuitry between the ADC and the. When the data output from the ADC is in CLK/2 mode, each will only see half of the bits if they are set in the DR input clock mode. This is illustrated in Section 4. Timing Diagrams on page 3. 2
4. Timing Diagrams Figure 4-1. Interleaving Two to Achieve 1:8 Ratio in DR/2 Mode - Principle of Operation ADC Input ADC Output DATA N N + 1 N + 2 N + 3 N + 4 N + 5 N + 6 N + 7 N + 8 N + 9 N + 10 ADC Output Input Input N - 6 N - 4 N - 2 N Output (DR/2 mode) N - 7 N - 5 N - 3 Output (DR/2 mode) N - 1 One ADC input clock period = ½ input clock period 3
For the synchronization of the es at start-up, it is necessary to apply an asynchronous reset on the two devices simultaneously. Depending on the phase relation between the input clock and the asynchronous reset signal, will start first or will start first: If the asynchronous reset falling edge occurs when the input clock is low, then, will start first (the first data will be on port A of ) If the asynchronous reset falling edge occurs when the input clock is low, then, will start first (the first data will be on port A of ) After reset, the first correct data and output clock at the output of the es are available after five input clock cycles. Figure 4-2. Synchronization of the Interleaved es ( First) Input Input Asynchronous Reset Period of uncertainty on the output data and clock (five input clock cycles) N N + 2 N + 4 N + 6 N + 1 N + 3 N + 5 N + 7 4
Figure 4-3. Synchronization of the Interleaved es ( First) Input Input Asynchronous Reset Period of uncertainty on the output data and clock (five clock input cycles) N + 1 N + 3 N + 5 N + 7 N N + 2 N + 4 N + 6 5
5. ADC in Single Rate 5.1 Block Diagram The following simplified block diagram illustrates how to achieve a 1:8 demultiplexing ratio using two LVDS interfaced with a 10-bit ADC operating in single data rate (DR mode). In this case, it is necessary to divide the ADC output clock so that each will only see half of the data (even data on one and odd data on the other one). Figure 5-1. Interleaving Two to Achieve 1:8 Ratio in DR Mode Bit9 Bit0 Analog Input 10-bit ADC Bit9 Bit0 () 10 x 1 to 2 LVDS Fanout Buffer CLK CLKN 10-bit 1:4 Even Clock Input DR Output clock 2 Divided by two 2 1 to 2 Fanout LVDS buffer DR0 DR0N DR1 DR1N Bit9 Bit0 CLK CLKN 10-bit 1:4 Odd Asynchronous Reset (Active High) LVTTL compatible 1 to 2 Fanout LVTTL Buffer 6
6. Timing Diagrams Figure 6-1. Interleaving Two to Achieve 1:8 Ratio in DR Mode ADC Input ADC Output DATA N N +1 N + 2 N + 3 N + 4 N + 5 N + 6 N + 7 N + 8 N + 9 N + 10 ADC Output Div/2 Output Input Input N - 6 N - 4 N - 2 N Output (DR/2 mode) N - 7 N - 5 N - 3 Output N - 1 One ADC input clock period = ½ input clock period 7
7. Practical Example: Use with AT84AS008 ADC When a 1:8 ratio is required to demultiplex the output data coming from the AT84AS008 10-bit 2.2 Gsps ADC, two es can be used. The interface between the three devices is depicted in Figure 7-1. 8
Figure 7-1. Interleaving Two es to Achieve 1:8 Ratio at the AT84AS008 ADC Output SY89832U OR ORb / Q2 /Q2 Analog Input Clock Input AT84AS008 OR, ORb D0, D0b D1, D1b DR, DRb D4, D4b... D9, D9b D0 D0b D1 D1b D2 D2b D3 D3b 24 DR DRb SY89832U / Q2 /Q2 SY89832U / Q2 /Q2 24 10-bit 1:4 (DR input clock mode) Even Asynchronous Reset (Active High) LVDS/LVPECL MC100EPT26 D /D D4 D4b D5 D5b D6 D6b D7 D7b D8 D8b D9 D9b Q0 SY89832U / Q2 /Q2 24 10- bit 1:4 (DR input Odd 2.5V SY89832U From AT84AS008 E IN /IN Vref Q0 /Q0 / Q2 /Q3 Q3 VT GND VCC 100Ω To 100Ω LVDS 100 D MC100EPT26 /D VBB GND Q0 VCC 3.3V To Asynchronous Reset (, ) 2.5 V 9
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