19-3871; Rev 0; 10/05
Dual, 10-Bit, Programmable, 30mA
High-Output-Current DAC
General Description
Features
♦ Pin-Selectable I2C- or SPI-Compatible Interface
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.
♦ 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
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.
Ordering Information
TEMP
PIN-
PKG
TOP
PµRT
Applications
RµNGE PµCKµGE
CODE
MµRK
PIN Diode Biasing
RF Attenuator Control
VCO Tuning
-40°C to
+85°C
MAX5550ETE
16 Thin QFN T1633F-3
ACZ
Functional Diagram
V
REFIN
DD
+1.25V
REF
BUFFER
P
10-BIT CURRENT-STEERING
DAC A
OUTA
FSADJA
V
DD
MAX5550
*Purchase of I2C components from Maxim Integrated Products,
Inc., or one of its sublicensed Associated Companies, conveys
a license under the Philips I2C Patent Rights to use these com-
ponents in an I2C system, provided that the system conforms
to the I2C Standard Specification as defined by Philips.
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
DOUT/A1
CS/A0
________________________________________________________________ Maxim Integrated Products
±
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim/Dallas Direct! at
1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.