MAX3518ETP+G2Z

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Time-to-Digital Converter (TDC)
• Characteristics: High-resolution, low-power, compact design
• Package: TQFN-20
• Essence: The MAX3518ETP+G2Z is a high-performance TDC IC designed for precise time measurement applications.
• Packaging/Quantity: Available in tape and reel packaging, with 2500 units per reel.

Specifications

• Resolution: 5 ps
• Input Clock Frequency: Up to 40 MHz
• Measurement Range: 1 ns to 10 ms
• Operating Voltage: 2.7V to 3.6V
• Power Consumption: 4.5 mW (typical)

Pin Configuration

The MAX3518ETP+G2Z features a TQFN-20 package with the following pin configuration:

1. GND
2. VDD
3. IN
4. OUT
5. REF
6. CLK
7. SYNC
8. INT
9. NC
10. NC
11. NC
12. NC
13. NC
14. NC
15. NC
16. NC
17. NC
18. NC
19. NC
20. NC

Functional Features

• High-resolution time measurement with 5 ps resolution
• Low-power consumption for energy-efficient applications
• Compact design suitable for space-constrained environments
• Wide operating voltage range for flexibility in power supply options
• Fast conversion time for real-time applications

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• High-resolution time measurement allows for precise timing applications.
• Low-power consumption enables energy-efficient designs.
• Compact design saves board space in small form factor applications.
• Wide operating voltage range provides flexibility in power supply options.
• Fast conversion time allows for real-time measurements.

Disadvantages

• Limited pin configuration options due to the TQFN-20 package.
• May require additional external components for specific applications.

Working Principles

The MAX3518ETP+G2Z utilizes a Time-to-Digital Converter (TDC) architecture to measure time intervals with high precision. It converts the input time interval into a digital value using a series of clock cycles and internal counters. The resolution of 5 ps allows for accurate measurement of even very short time intervals.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MAX3518ETP+G2Z is suitable for various applications that require precise time measurement, including:

1. Distance measurement in LiDAR systems
2. Time-of-Flight (ToF) ranging in industrial automation
3. Ultrasonic flow meters
4. Laser-based positioning systems
5. Time-of-Flight cameras for gesture recognition

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. MAX3519ETP+G2Z: Similar to MAX3518ETP+G2Z but with extended measurement range up to 100 ms.
2. MAX3517ETP+G2Z: Lower-resolution version with 10 ps resolution but lower power consumption.
3. MAX3516ETP+G2Z: Higher-resolution version with 1 ps resolution but higher power consumption.

These alternative models provide different trade-offs in terms of resolution, measurement range, and power consumption, allowing designers to choose the most suitable option for their specific application requirements.

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