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Buffered External Reference Drives
Multiple ADCs
The buffered external reference mode allows for more
control over the MAX12527 reference voltage and
allows multiple converters to use a common reference.
The REFIN input impedance is >50MΩ.
Figure 12 shows the MAX6029 precision 2.048V bandgap
reference used as a common reference for multiple con-
verters. The 2.048V output of the MAX6029 passes
through a single-pole 10Hz LP filter to the MAX4230.
The MAX4230 buffers the 2.048V reference and pro-
vides additional 10Hz LP filtering before its output is
applied to the REFIN input of the MAX12527.
Unbuffered External Reference Drives
Multiple ADCs
The unbuffered external reference mode allows for pre-
cise control over the MAX12527 reference and allows
multiple converters to use a common reference.
Connecting REFIN to GND disables the internal refer-
MAX12527
Dual, 65Msps, 12-Bit, IF/Baseband ADC
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MAX4230
0.1µF
1µF
5
2
3
4
1
1
5
2
REFIN
V
DD
GND
0.1µF
47Ω
3.3V
2.048V
16.2kΩ
REFOUT
0.1µF
REF_P
REF_N
COM_
0.1µF
0.1µF
0.1µF
2.2µF
0.1µF
3.3V
1.47kΩ
300µF
6V
NOTE: ONE FRONT-END REFERENCE CIRCUIT IS
CAPABLE OF SOURCING UP TO 15mA AND
SINKING UP TO 30mA OF OUTPUT CURRENT.
10µF
0.1µF
REFIN
V
DD
GND
REFOUT
0.1µF
REF_P
REF_N
COM_
0.1µF
0.1µF
0.1µF
2.2µF
0.1µF
10µF
0.1µF
MAX12527
MAX6029
(EUK21)
MAX12527
Figure 12. External Buffered (MAX4230) Reference Drive Using a MAX6029 Bandgap Reference