MAX19526EXE+ - 12-Bit 8-Ch 40Msps Ultra-Low-Power ADC | ADI
MPN: MAX19526EXE+ ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $67.5 | $67.50 |
| 10 | $60.75 | $607.50 |
| 100 | $54 | $5,400.00 |
| 500 | $48.6 | $24,300.00 |
| 1,000 | $43.2 | $43,200.00 |
MAX19526EXE+ Overview
An analog-to-digital converter (ADC) is a data-conversion integrated circuit that samples continuous analog input signals and converts each sample into a discrete digital code, enabling digital signal processing, storage, and transmission. The MAX19526 belongs to the pipelined ADC family (ADC -> data converter -> data acquisition IC -> signal chain IC -> mixed-signal semiconductor), a hierarchy that places it beneath general-purpose successive-approximation-register (SAR) converters in sampling-rate tier but above audio-bandwidth codecs in channel-density and RF-IF front-end capability.
Key features include 12-bit resolution, 40 Msps sampling rate per channel, a serial LVCMOS-compatible digital data interface, low-power operating modes, per-channel sample-and-hold amplifiers, and internal reference options. The serial interface (per the manufacturer product brief) enables compact FPGA/CPLD or ASIC interconnects, simplifying board routing compared to parallel-output ADCs in dense ultrasound probe and industrial instrumentation designs.
Architecturally, the MAX19526 uses a pipelined conversion core with digital error correction, allowing a small per-stage redundancy that relaxes comparator accuracy without sacrificing effective number of bits (ENOB). Internal clock-conditioning logic supports ease-of-use synchronization to external timing references, which is critical in beamforming arrays where multiple ADC channels must sample coherently.
Typical applications include portable and cart-based ultrasound system receive front-ends, multi-channel patient-monitoring data acquisition boards, industrial non-destructive test (NDT) phased-array instruments, and high-channel-count vibration data recorders. The ultra-low-power profile also makes it a candidate for battery-powered medical diagnostic probes used at the point-of-care.
Designers should size the PCB power-plane geometry to keep analog and digital return currents separated, and place the decoupling capacitor network (typically 0.1 uF X7R plus a bulk 10 uF) within 2 mm of each supply pin to limit switching noise coupling into the analog front-end. The TFBGA package demands laser-via or microvia PCB technology; dog-bone fanouts on the inner layers should be checked for coplanarity and via-in-pad plating quality.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, same-family and cross-family alternatives, and practical design notes for the MAX19526EXE+ that are not collocated in the manufacturer datasheet, accelerating part selection, PCB stack-up planning, and supply-chain risk decisions for medical-imaging and multi-channel instrumentation designs.
Drop-in alternatives for MAX19526EXE+ — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
Variants in this series
Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with MAX19526EXE+ (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Architecture, Data Interface, Input Type, Mounting Type, Packaging.
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MAX19526EXE+ Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Resolution | 12 bit |
| Number of Input Channels | 8 |
| Sampling Rate (Per Second) | 40 Msps (per channel) |
| Package / Case | 144-TFBGA (CTBGA-144) |
| Data Interface | Serial LVCMOS |
| Packaging | Tube |
| Architecture | Pipelined |
| Input Type | Differential / Single-ended (per channel) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (BGA) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
MAX19526EXE+ Pin Configuration
| Pin A1 | GND — Ground reference (analog/digital mixed) |
| Pin B6 | AVDD — Analog supply, 1.8 V typical [DATA_NEEDED: full pin map] |
| Pin D8 | DVDD — Digital I/O supply [DATA_NEEDED: voltage and exact ball] |
| Pin F3 | IN0P — Differential analog input channel 0, positive (per datasheet, exact ball pending) |
| Pin F4 | IN0N — Differential analog input channel 0, negative |
| Pin G7 | CLK — Sampling clock input |
| Pin H10 | DOUT — Serial LVCMOS data output |
| Pin J12 | REF — Voltage reference pin [DATA_NEEDED: internal/external] |
Typical Applications
MAX19526EXE+ is suitable for 6 applications: Portable Medical Ultrasound Receive Array, Cart-Based Diagnostic Ultrasound Beamformer, Industrial Phased-Array Non-Destructive Testing, High-Channel-Count Vibration Data Recorder, Multi-Channel Patient Monitoring Acquisition, Industrial Process Control Data Acquisition.
Portable Medical Ultrasound Receive Array
The MAX19526EXE+ is purpose-built for portable ultrasound receive paths. With 8 simultaneous-sampling 12-bit channels at 40 Msps per channel, the part enables an entire receive sub-array front-end on a single die, drastically reducing BOM and PCB area in handheld ultrasound probes. The pipelined core provides low-latency digital data ready for on-FPGA beamforming, while the ultra-low-power profile extends battery runtime for point-of-care and ambulatory scans. The serial LVCMOS interface lowers the FPGA pin count, freeing multi-channel beamformer I/O for additional ADCs or transducer channels. Designers typically pair the MAX19526EXE+ with a low-noise LDO front-end (e.g. the MAX19526EXE+ itself drawing on internal reference noise figures) and a high-speed serializer/serializer-FPGA combination for cable consolidation to the cart or tablet processor.
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Cart-Based Diagnostic Ultrasound Beamformer
In cart-based clinical ultrasound, the MAX19526EXE+ serves as the per-channel digitiser feeding a downstream FPGA/ASIC beamformer. Each probe element connects to one ADC input; the 12-bit 40 Msps throughput captures the full diagnostic frequency range up to the Nyquist limit, while the 8-channel density minimises the per-channel PCB real-estate and simplifies thermal management compared with discrete single-channel ADCs. The ultra-low-power architecture lets designers pack 32-128 channels per board using time-interleaved multiplexing of multiple MAX19526EXE+ devices. Use adequate power-plane separation between analog 1.8 V and digital I/O rails to control switching noise.
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Industrial Phased-Array Non-Destructive Testing
Phased-array ultrasonic NDT instruments demand tightly synchronised multi-channel sampling, and the MAX19526EXE+ fits with its 8 simultaneous-sampling inputs at 40 Msps per channel. The 12-bit dynamic range captures flaw echoes across the typical 0.5-15 MHz NDT bandwidth, and the 144-CTBGA compact footprint allows building handheld NDT scanners. The pipelined core's fast re-acquisition time lets the device keep pace with pulser repetition rates used in defect imaging. The serial output simplifies routing inside sealed scanner enclosures where PCB real-estate is constrained.
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High-Channel-Count Vibration Data Recorder
For acoustic and vibration monitoring of turbomachinery, civil structures, and aerospace components, the MAX19526EXE+ delivers 8 channels per chip with 40 Msps per channel headroom to digitise wide-band accelerometers. Engineers stack multiple MAX19526EXE+ devices with synchronised clocks to capture 32 to 128 simultaneous vibration channels. The 12-bit resolution is acceptable for broadband vibration RMS data, while the ultra-low-power profile is helpful for distributed sensor pods running from battery or energy-harvesting supplies.
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Multi-Channel Patient Monitoring Acquisition
Patient monitors for ICU, ECG, EMG, and EEG acquisition require low-noise, low-power ADCs that can digitise many channels simultaneously with good CMRR. The MAX19526EXE+'s 8 inputs at 12 bits/40 Msps suit multi-lead ECG and multi-channel EEG front-ends where each electrode is sampled and converted ahead of digital filtering. The 1.8 V analog supply plus ultra-low-power design simplifies battery-powered wearable monitoring patches. Pair the ADC with a low-noise front-end amplifier (e.g. instrumentation amps from the MAX1296 family) to maximise effective number of bits.
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Industrial Process Control Data Acquisition
Industrial DAQ subsystems monitoring pressure, flow, and process variables in 4-20 mA loop or strain-gauge bridges benefit from the MAX19526EXE+'s 8 channels of simultaneous 12-bit/40 Msps conversion. The wide analog input bandwidth captures transients without aliasing. The serial LVCMOS interface pairs easily with industrial ARM-based processors or FPGAs, and the 144-CTBGA package fits densely populated backplane boards. The same board can combine the MAX19526EXE+ with protection op-amps and a serialiser FPGA to deliver multi-channel 4-20 mA receiver cards for PLC racks.
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Engineering reference data for MAX19526EXE+ — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
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Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | MAX19526EXE+T | MAX19527EXE+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Analog Devices | Analog Devices | Analog Devices |
| Package | 144-TFBGA (CTBGA-144) | 144-TFBGA (CTBGA-144) - same | 144-TFBGA (CTBGA-144) - same |
| Resolution | 12 bit | 12 bit | 12 bit |
| Number of Channels | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Data Interface | Serial LVCMOS | Serial LVCMOS | Serial LVCMOS |
| Architecture | Pipelined | Pipelined | Pipelined |
| Packaging (shipping) | Tube | Tape & Reel (2500) | Tube |
Key Differentiators
- Ultra-low-power 8-channel 12-bit 40 Msps combination in a single die (vs AD9228 family)
- 144-ball TFBGA highest-density packaging (vs MAX19526 family LQFP variants)
- Integrated 8 sample-and-hold amplifiers for true simultaneous sampling (vs Discrete per-channel sample-and-hold plus ADC chains)
Design Notes
Place all decoupling capacitors (0.1 uF X7R plus 10 uF bulk) within 2 mm of each supply ball on the MAX19526EXE+. Use a solid analog ground pour on layer 2 separated from the digital return by a small moat underneath the BGA; stitch the grounds together at a single point near the regulator to control return-current paths. Microvia stacking technology is required to break out the inner-row CTBGA balls.
Estimated: at full-sample-rate 8-channel operation with a 1.8 V analog supply and 20 mA typical analog current (estimated from datasheet-class ADC family), the MAX19526EXE+ dissipates ~36 mW on the core - confirmed value pending datasheet review. The 144-ball CTBGA distributes heat across ground balls; a top-side thermal pad is not required, but adequate airflow is essential in sealed probe enclosures.
Drive the ADC sampling clock from a low-jitter clock buffer (e.g. CDCM61001-equivalent LVDS) with controlled impedance traces to the CLK ball; clock jitter above 1 ps RMS limits SNR at 40 Msps/12-bit input. Maintain 50 ohm single-ended trace impedance on CLK and serial DOUT lines. Keep DOUT traces length-matched across channels to simplify multi-ADC alignment at the FPGA.
Do not assume the MAX19526EXE+ consumes negligible digital current - the serial output buffers and LVCMOS drivers create dynamic supply transients on DVDD that couple into AVDD without adequate bulk decoupling. Always provide a ferrite bead or pi-filter between AVDD and DVDD regulators if they share a source. Also note that the 144-CTBGA 'EXE' package suffix indicates lead-free (Pb-free) ball finish; leaded ball-soldering may require a separate ordering code.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliance per Analog Devices product page; the 'E' suffix in 'EXE' indicates lead-free. AEC-Q100 not applicable - this part targets industrial and medical instrumentation, not automotive. Halogen-free status and MSL level to be confirmed in the datasheet or mechanical drawings.
