10-bit pipelined ADC at 60 Msps — what it means for the signal chain
The MAX1446EHJ+ is a 10-bit pipelined ADC from Maxim Integrated that samples at 60 Msps. It accepts either differential or single-ended inputs through a single S/H front end, making it a fit for applications like CCD/CIS imaging, medical ultrasound, and IF-sampling receivers where a moderate-resolution, high-speed digitizer is needed. The pipelined architecture delivers 10-bit resolution at that sample rate without the latency penalty of a successive-approximation register — each conversion completes in a fixed pipeline depth, so the output data stream is continuous once the pipe fills.
Temperature grade and environment
Rated for -40°C to 85°C, this is an industrial-temperature part. The 60 Msps rate holds across the full temperature range.