MAX12527
ence, allowing REF_P, REF_N, and COM_ to be driven
directly by a set of external reference sources.
Figure 13 uses a MAX6029 precision 3.000V bandgap
reference as a common reference for multiple convert-
ers. A seven-component resistive divider chain follows
the MAX6029 voltage reference. The 0.47µF capacitor
along this chain creates a 10Hz LP filter. Three
MAX4230 amplifiers buffer taps along this resistor
chain providing 2.413V, 1.647V, and 0.880V to the
MAX12527 REF_P, REF_N, and COM_ reference
inputs. The feedback around the MAX4230 op amps
provides additional 10Hz LP filtering. Reference volt-
ages 2.413V and 0.880V set the full-scale analog input
range for the converter to ±1.022V (±[VREF_P - VREF_N]
x 2/3).
Note that one single power supply for all active circuit
components removes any concern regarding power-
supply sequencing when powering up or down.
Grounding, Bypassing, and Board LayoutThe MAX12527 requires high-speed board layout
design techniques. Refer to the MAX12557 EV kit data
sheet for a board layout reference. Locate all bypass
capacitors as close to the device as possible, prefer-
ably on the same side as the ADC, using surface-
Dual, 65Msps, 12-Bit, IF/Baseband ADC
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MAX12527
MAX4230
MAX6029
(EUK30)
0.1µF1
5
2
0.47µF10µF
6V
47Ω
1.47kΩ
2.413V
3V
4
1
3330µF
6V
MAX4230
10µF
6V
47Ω
1.47kΩ
1.647V
4
1
3330µF
6V
MAX4230
10µF
6V
47Ω
1.47kΩ
0.880V
4
1
3330µF
6V
REF_P
REF_N
COM_
VDD
GND REFIN
3.3V
3.3V
REFOUT
0.1µF
0.1µF
0.1µF
10µF
0.1µF
2.2µF
0.1µF
20kΩ
1%
20kΩ
1%
20kΩ
1%
20kΩ
1%
20kΩ
1%
52.3kΩ
1%
52.3kΩ
1%
0.1µF
MAX12527
REF_P
REF_N
COM_
VDD
GND REFIN
REFOUT
0.1µF
0.1µF
0.1µF
10µF
0.1µF
2.2µF
0.1µF
0.1µF
Figure 13. External Unbuffered Reference Driving Multiple ADCs