features
Controlled Baseline
− One Assembly/Test Site, One Fabrication
Site
Extended Temperature Performance of
−55°C to 125°C
Enhanced Diminishing Manufacturing
Sources (DMS) Support
Enhanced Product Change Notification
Qualification Pedigree†
High-Speed 6 MSPS ADC
4 Single-Ended or 2 Differential Inputs
Simultaneous Sampling of 4 Single-Ended
Signals or 2 Differential Signals or
Combination of Both
Differential Nonlinearity Error: ±1 LSB
Integral Nonlinearity Error: ±1.8 LSB
Signal-to-Noise and Distortion Ratio: 68 dB
at fI = 2 MHz
Auto-Scan Mode for 2, 3, or 4 Inputs
3-V or 5-V Digital Interface Compatible
Low Power: 216 mW Max
5-V Analog Single Supply Operation
Internal Voltage References . . . 50 PPM/°C
and ±5% Accuracy
Glueless DSP Interface
Parallel μC/DSP Interface
Integrated FIFO
Available in TSSOP Package

applications
Radar Applications
Communications
Control Applications
High-Speed DSP Front-End
Selected Military Applications

description
The THS1206 is a CMOS, low-power, 12-bit,
6 MSPS analog-to-digital converter (ADC). The
speed, resolution, bandwidth, and single-supply
operation are suited for applications in radar,
imaging, high-speed acquisition, and communications. A multistage pipelined architecture with output error
correction logic provides for no missing codes over the full operating temperature range. Internal control
registers are used to program the ADC into the desired mode. The THS1206 consists of four analog inputs,
which are sampled simultaneously. These inputs can be selected individually and configured to single-ended
or differential inputs. An integrated 16 word deep FIFO allows the storage of data in order to take the load off
of the processor connected to the ADC. Internal reference voltages for the ADC (1.5 V and 3.5 V) are provided.
An external reference can also be chosen to suit the dc accuracy and temperature drift requirements of the
application. Two different conversion modes can be selected. In single conversion mode, a single and
simultaneous conversion of up to four inputs can be initiated by using the single conversion start signal
(CONVST). The conversion clock in single conversion mode is generated internally using a clock oscillator
circuit. In continuous conversion mode, an external clock signal is applied to the CONV_CLK input of the
THS1206. The internal clock oscillator is switched off in continuous conversion mode.