19-3871; Rev 2; 5/06
Dual, 10-Bit, Programmable, 30mA
High-Output-Current DAC
General Description
Features
The MAX5550 dual, 10-bit, digital-to-analog converter
(DAC) features high-output-current capability. The
MAX5550 sources up to 30mA per DAC, making it ideal
for PIN diode biasing applications. Outputs can also be
paralleled for high-current applications (up to 60mA
typ). Operating from a single +2.7V to +5.25V supply,
the MAX5550 typically consumes 1.5mA per DAC in
normal operation and less than 1µA (max) in shutdown
mode. The MAX5550 also features low output leakage
current in shutdown mode ( 1µA max) that is essential
to ensure that the external PIN diodes are off.
♦ Pin-Selectable I2C- or SPI-Compatible Interface
♦ Guaranteed Low Output Leakage Current in
Shutdown (±±1µ maꢀx
♦ Guaranteed Monotonic over Eꢀtended
Temperature Range
♦ Dual Outputs for Balanced Systems
♦ Current Outputs Source Up to 30mµ per DµC
♦ Parallelable Outputs for 60mµ µpplications
♦ Output Stable with RF Filters
Additional features include an integrated +1.25V
bandgap reference, and a control amplifier to ensure
high accuracy and low-noise performance. A separate
reference input (REFIN) allows for the use of an external
reference source, such as the MAX6126, for improved
gain accuracy. A pin-selectable I2C-/SPI™-compatible
serial interface provides optimum flexibility for the
MAX5550. The maximum programmable output current
value is set using software and an adjustment resistor.
♦ Internal or Eꢀternal Reference Capability
♦ Digital Output (DOUTx µvailable for Daisy
Chaining in SPI Mode
♦ +2.7V to +5.25V Single-Supply Operation
♦ ±6-Pin (3mm ꢀ 3mmx Thin QFN Package
♦ Programmable Output Current Range Set by
Software and µdjustment Resistor
Ordering Information
The MAX5550 is available in a (3mm x 3mm) 16-pin thin
QFN package, and is specified over the extended
(-40°C to +85°C) temperature range.
PKG
TOP
PµRT
PIN-PµCKµGE
CODE
MµRK
Applications
MAX5550ETE 16 Thin QFN-EP*
*EP = Exposed paddle.
T1633F-3
ACZ
PIN Diode Biasing
RF Attenuator Control
VCO Tuning
Note: Device is specified over the -40°C to +85°C operating
range.
Functional Diagram
V
REFIN
DD
+1.25V
REF
BUFFER
P
10-BIT CURRENT-STEERING
DAC A
OUTA
FSADJA
V
DD
MAX5550
P
10-BIT CURRENT-STEERING
DAC B
OUTB
DAC REGISTER B
DAC REGISTER A
SPI is a trademark of Motorola, Inc.
FSADJB
SPI/I2C
16-BIT INPUT REGISTER
Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.
SCLK/SCL DIN/SDA
GND
CS/A0 DOUT/A1
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