Processing/Sampling IQ signals

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Signal Characteristics: The IF (I/Q) signal consists of a DC component and an AC component.

DC Component: 2.52V; AC Component: 1.72 – 2.04 V (V P-P); BW: 20Hz - 500kHz; Power: 20dB

Requirement: Now I want to digitize this signal for further processing. I prefer a sampling at 1 MSPS with ADC and then porting digital data to PC using a FPGA over SPI interface.

Problem: The problem is, the signal with DC and AC component ranges from 3.5V to -1.5V with 2.5V from DC and almost 1V from positive cycle or negative cycle of the AC signal. Now I can use a coupled capacitor to block the Dcand use the AC for processing. My choice of ADC reference voltage is almost 2V-2.5V (for good resolution usability of ADC) so the signal can be amplified. But this signal have a negative part which I think is not good for a linear behavious for the ADC, as it has no negative reference voltage level. ADC reference is from 1V-5V. Using a rectifier is not a good choice from my view.

Question: How can I digitize this signal? Also comment on my views if not correct as I have only theoretical knowledge and never worked on a practical project.
 

You have a few options:
1. Block the DC with a capacitor and use an ADC with a differential input. The negative values won't matter then.
2. Block the DC with a capacitor and include an offset circuit with a fast OpAmp.
3. Use a center tap transformer in the input.

What you must keep in mind is that you do not want to create a phase difference between the I and Q channels. Therefore what you do on one must exactly match what's done on the other.
 

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