19-1579; Rev 5; 8/10
10-Bit, 40MHz, Current/Voltage-Output DACs
/MAX5184
General Description
Features
The MAX5181 is a 10-bit, current-output digital-to-ana-
log converter (DAC) designed for superior performance
in signal reconstruction or arbitrary waveform genera-
tion applications requiring analog signal reconstruction
with low distortion and low-power operation. The
MAX5184 provides equal specifications, with on-chip
precision resistors for voltage-output operation. The
MAX5181/MAX5184 are designed for a 10pVs glitch
operation to minimize unwanted spurious signal com-
ponents at the output. An on-board 1.2V bandgap cir-
cuit provides a well-regulated, low-noise reference that
can be disabled for external reference operation.
o 2.7V to 3.3V Single-Supply Operation
o Wide Spurious-Free Dynamic Range:
70dB at f
= 2.2MHz
OUT
o Fully Differential Output
o Low-Current Standby or Full Shutdown Modes
o Internal 1.2V, Low-Noise Bandgap Reference
o Small 24-Pin QSOP and Thin QFN Packages
The devices are designed to provide a high level of sig-
nal integrity for the least amount of power dissipation.
They operate from a single 2.7V to 3.3V supply.
Additionally, these DACs have three modes of opera-
tion: normal, low-power standby, and full shutdown,
which provides the lowest possible power dissipation
with a 1µA (max) shutdown current. A fast wake-up time
(0.5µs) from standby mode to full DAC operation facili-
tates power conservation by activating the DAC only
when required.
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
PIN-PACKAGE
24 QSOP
MAX5181BEEG+
MAX5184BEEG+
MAX5184ETG+
MAX5184ETG/V+
24 QSOP
24 TQFN-EP*
24 TQFN-EP*
*EP = Exposed pad.
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
The MAX5181/MAX5184 are available in 24-pin QSOP
packages and are specified for the extended (-40°C to
+85°C) temperature range. Additionally, the MAX5184
is also available in a 24-pin TQFN with exposed pad
(EP) and is specified for the extended (-40°C to +85°C)
temperature range. For lower resolution, 8-bit versions,
refer to the MAX5187/MAX5190 data sheet.
/V denotes an automotive qualified part.
Pin Configurations
TOP VIEW
Applications
Signal Reconstruction
+
CREF
OUTP
OUTN
AGND
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
24 REFO
23 REFR
22 DGND
Arbitrary Waveform Generators (AWGs)
Direct Digital Synthesis
21 DV
20 D9
19 D8
18 D7
17 D6
16 D5
15 D4
14 D3
13 D2
DD
Imaging Applications
MAX5181
MAX5184
AV
DD
DACEN
PD
CS
CLK
REN 10
D0 11
D1 12
QSOP
Pin Configurations continued at end of data sheet.
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