ADC Interface

Reference Design LogoAnalog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs) are used to convert analog signals into digital representations that can be communicated and processed using digital logic. This ADC reference design (RD1089) provides an example of how the LatticeECP3 or LatticeECP2 FPGA can be used to interface to a high-speed ADC device. Specifically, this ADC interface reference design supports the ability to interface with the Texas Instruments (TI) ADS64XX family of ADCs via LatticeECP3 FPGA high-speed LVDS I/O. The ADS64XX ADCs are high-performance ADC converters that use serial LVDS data outputs to reduce the number of interface signals required. This reference design receives data samples input via either one or two high-speed LVDS signals and converts the serial data to parallel word format.

Features

  • Supports interface with TI ADS64XX ADC converters
  • Supports 12-bit, 14-bit and 16-bit ADC sample data widths
  • Supports 1-wire (one LVDS pair) and 2-wire (two LVDS pairs) interfaces

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ADC Interface

Performance and Size

FPGA Family Speed Grade LUTs fMAX (MHz) I/Os Architecture Resources
LatticeECP31 -6 373 >200 42 3 IDDRs
LatticeECP22 -5 417 >200 42 3 IDDRs

1. Performance and utilization characteristics are generated using a LFE3-70EA-6FN484CES, with Lattice ispLEVER 8.0

2. Performance and utilization characteristics are generated using LFE2-6E-5T144C, with Lattice ispLEVER 8.0 software. When using this design in a different device, density, speed, or grade, performance and utilization may vary.

Documentation

Technical Resources
Information Resources
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Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) Interface
RD1089 1.2 4/12/2011 PDF 316.1 KB
Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) Interface
RD1089 1.3 1/6/2015 ZIP 2.8 MB
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Wireless Solutions Brochure
I0197 3.0 8/14/2012 PDF 2 MB

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