AFE5818

ACTIVE

16-Channel Ultrasound Analog Front End With Passive CW Mixer, 0.75 nV/rtHz, 124mW/Channel

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Device type Receiver Number of input channels 16 Active supply current (typ) (mA) 274 Supply voltage (max) (V) 3.6 Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85 Interface type LVDS Features Analog Front End (AFE) Rating Catalog
Device type Receiver Number of input channels 16 Active supply current (typ) (mA) 274 Supply voltage (max) (V) 3.6 Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85 Interface type LVDS Features Analog Front End (AFE) Rating Catalog
NFBGA (ZBV) 289 225 mm² 15 x 15
  • 16-channel, complete analog front-end:
    • LNA, VCAT, PGA, LPF, ADC, and CW mixer
  • LNA with programmable gain:
    • Gain: 24dB, 18dB, and 12dB
    • Linear input range: 0.25VPP, 0.5VPP, and 1VPP
    • Input-referred noise: 0.63nV/√Hz, 0.7nV/√Hz, and 0.9nV/√Hz
    • Programmable active termination
  • Voltage-controlled attenuator (VCAT): 40dB
  • Programmable gain amplifier (PGA): 24dB and 30dB
  • Total signal chain gain: 54dB (maximum)
  • 3rd-order, linear-phase LPF:
    • 10MHz, 15MHz, 20MHz, 30MHz, 35MHz, and 50MHz
  • Analog-to-digital converter (ADC):
    • 14-bit ADC: 75dBFS SNR at 65 MSPS
    • 12-bit ADC: 72dBFS SNR at 80 MSPS
  • LVDS interface maximum speed of 1Gbps
  • Noise and power optimizations (full-channel):
    • 140mW/Ch at 0.75nV/√Hz, 65 MSPS
    • 91.5mW/Ch at 1.1nV/√Hz, 40 MSPS
    • 80mW/Ch at CW mode
  • Excellent device-to-device gain matching:
    • ±0.5dB (typical) and ±1.1dB (maximum)
  • Low harmonic distortion
  • Fast and consistent overload recovery
  • Passive mixer for CWD:
    • Low close-in phase noise: –156dBc/Hz at 1kHz off 2.5MHz carrier
    • Phase resolution: λ / 16
    • Supports 16X, 8X, 4X, and 1X CW clocks
    • 12dB suppression on 3rd and 5th harmonics
    • CWD high-pass filter rejects undesired low-frequency signals < 1kHz
  • Small package: 15mm × 15mm NFBGA-289
  • 16-channel, complete analog front-end:
    • LNA, VCAT, PGA, LPF, ADC, and CW mixer
  • LNA with programmable gain:
    • Gain: 24dB, 18dB, and 12dB
    • Linear input range: 0.25VPP, 0.5VPP, and 1VPP
    • Input-referred noise: 0.63nV/√Hz, 0.7nV/√Hz, and 0.9nV/√Hz
    • Programmable active termination
  • Voltage-controlled attenuator (VCAT): 40dB
  • Programmable gain amplifier (PGA): 24dB and 30dB
  • Total signal chain gain: 54dB (maximum)
  • 3rd-order, linear-phase LPF:
    • 10MHz, 15MHz, 20MHz, 30MHz, 35MHz, and 50MHz
  • Analog-to-digital converter (ADC):
    • 14-bit ADC: 75dBFS SNR at 65 MSPS
    • 12-bit ADC: 72dBFS SNR at 80 MSPS
  • LVDS interface maximum speed of 1Gbps
  • Noise and power optimizations (full-channel):
    • 140mW/Ch at 0.75nV/√Hz, 65 MSPS
    • 91.5mW/Ch at 1.1nV/√Hz, 40 MSPS
    • 80mW/Ch at CW mode
  • Excellent device-to-device gain matching:
    • ±0.5dB (typical) and ±1.1dB (maximum)
  • Low harmonic distortion
  • Fast and consistent overload recovery
  • Passive mixer for CWD:
    • Low close-in phase noise: –156dBc/Hz at 1kHz off 2.5MHz carrier
    • Phase resolution: λ / 16
    • Supports 16X, 8X, 4X, and 1X CW clocks
    • 12dB suppression on 3rd and 5th harmonics
    • CWD high-pass filter rejects undesired low-frequency signals < 1kHz
  • Small package: 15mm × 15mm NFBGA-289

The AFE5818 is a highly-integrated, analog front-end (AFE) solution specifically designed for ultrasound systems where high performance and small size are required. The device integrates a complete time-gain-control (TGC) imaging path and a continuous wave Doppler (CWD) path. The device also allows various power and noise combinations to be selected to optimize system performance. Therefore, the AFE5818 is a suitable ultrasound AFE solution for high-end and portable systems

The AFE5818 has a total of 16 channels, with each channel consisting of a voltage-controlled amplifier (VCA), a simultaneous sampling 14-bit and 12-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC), and a continuous wave (CW) mixer. The VCA includes a low-noise amplifier (LNA), a voltage-controlled attenuator (VCAT), a programmable gain amplifier (PGA), and a low-pass filter (LPF). LNA gain is programmable and supports 250mVPP to 1VPP input signals and programmable active termination. The ultra-low noise VCAT provides an attenuation control range of 40dB and improves overall low-gain SNR, which benefits harmonic and near-field imaging. The PGA provides gain options of 24dB and 30dB. In front of the ADC, an LPF can be configured at 10MHz, 15MHz, 20MHz, 30MHz, 35MHz, or 50MHz to support ultrasound applications with different frequencies.

The AFE5818 also integrates a low-power passive mixer and a low-noise summing amplifier to create an on-chip CWD beamformer. 16 selectable phase delays can be applied to each analog input signal. Furthermore, a unique third- and fifth-order harmonic suppression filter is implemented to enhance CW sensitivity

The high-performance, 14-bit ADC achieves 75dBFS SNR. This ADC ensures excellent SNR at low-chain gain. The device can operate at maximum speeds of 65 MSPS and 80 MSPS, providing a 14-bit and a 12-bit output, respectively.

The ADC low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) outputs enable a flexible system integration that is desirable for miniaturized systems.

The AFE5818 also allows various power and noise combinations to be selected to optimize system performance. Therefore, the AFE5818 is a suitable ultrasound AFE solution for both high-end and portable systems.

The AFE5818 is available in a 15mm × 15mm NFBGA-289 package (ZBV package, S-PBGA-N289) and are specified for operation from –40°C to 85°C. The devices are also pin-to-pin compatible with the AFE5816 device family.

The AFE5818 is a highly-integrated, analog front-end (AFE) solution specifically designed for ultrasound systems where high performance and small size are required. The device integrates a complete time-gain-control (TGC) imaging path and a continuous wave Doppler (CWD) path. The device also allows various power and noise combinations to be selected to optimize system performance. Therefore, the AFE5818 is a suitable ultrasound AFE solution for high-end and portable systems

The AFE5818 has a total of 16 channels, with each channel consisting of a voltage-controlled amplifier (VCA), a simultaneous sampling 14-bit and 12-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC), and a continuous wave (CW) mixer. The VCA includes a low-noise amplifier (LNA), a voltage-controlled attenuator (VCAT), a programmable gain amplifier (PGA), and a low-pass filter (LPF). LNA gain is programmable and supports 250mVPP to 1VPP input signals and programmable active termination. The ultra-low noise VCAT provides an attenuation control range of 40dB and improves overall low-gain SNR, which benefits harmonic and near-field imaging. The PGA provides gain options of 24dB and 30dB. In front of the ADC, an LPF can be configured at 10MHz, 15MHz, 20MHz, 30MHz, 35MHz, or 50MHz to support ultrasound applications with different frequencies.

The AFE5818 also integrates a low-power passive mixer and a low-noise summing amplifier to create an on-chip CWD beamformer. 16 selectable phase delays can be applied to each analog input signal. Furthermore, a unique third- and fifth-order harmonic suppression filter is implemented to enhance CW sensitivity

The high-performance, 14-bit ADC achieves 75dBFS SNR. This ADC ensures excellent SNR at low-chain gain. The device can operate at maximum speeds of 65 MSPS and 80 MSPS, providing a 14-bit and a 12-bit output, respectively.

The ADC low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) outputs enable a flexible system integration that is desirable for miniaturized systems.

The AFE5818 also allows various power and noise combinations to be selected to optimize system performance. Therefore, the AFE5818 is a suitable ultrasound AFE solution for both high-end and portable systems.

The AFE5818 is available in a 15mm × 15mm NFBGA-289 package (ZBV package, S-PBGA-N289) and are specified for operation from –40°C to 85°C. The devices are also pin-to-pin compatible with the AFE5816 device family.

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* Data sheet AFE5818 16-Channel, Ultrasound, Analog Front-End with 140mW/Channel Power, 0.75nV/√ Hz Noise, 14-Bit, 65-MSPS or 12-Bit, 80 MSPS ADC, and Passive CW Mixer datasheet PDF | HTML 01 Mar 2024
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Technical article Take your ultrasound design to the next level PDF | HTML 08 Feb 2018
Application note Understanding CW Mode for Ultrasound AFE Devices 17 Jul 2017
Application note Introduction to Ultrasound 10 Jul 2017
EVM User's guide AFE5818EVM User Guide (Rev. A) 17 Feb 2016

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