19-3019; Rev 0; 10/03
Dual 8-Bit, 300Msps DAC with 4x/2x/1x
Interpolation Filters and PLL
General Description
Features
The MAX5856A dual, 8-bit, 300Msps digital-to-analog
converter (DAC) provides superior dynamic performance
in wideband communication systems. The MAX5856A
integrates two 8-bit DAC cores, 4x/2x/1x programmable
digital interpolation filters, phase-lock loop (PLL) clock
multiplier, and a 1.24V reference. The MAX5856A sup-
ports single-ended and differential modes of operation.
The MAX5856A dynamic performance is maintained over
the entire power-supply operating range of 2.7V to 3.3V.
The analog outputs support a compliance voltage of
-1.0V to +1.25V.
ꢀ 8-Bit Resolution, Dual DAC
ꢀ 300Msps Update Rate
ꢀ Integrated 4x/2x/1x Interpolating Filters
ꢀ Internal PLL Multiplier
ꢀ 2.7V to 3.3V Single Supply
ꢀ Full Output Swing and Dynamic Performance at
2.7V Supply
ꢀ Superior Dynamic Performance: 68dBc SFDR at
The 4x/2x/1x programmable interpolation filters feature
excellent passband distortion and noise performance.
Interpolating filters minimize the design complexity of ana-
log reconstruction filters while lowering the data bus and
the clock speeds of the digital interface. The PLL multiplier
generates all internal synchronized high-speed clock sig-
nals for interpolating filter operation and DAC core conver-
sion. The internal PLL helps minimize system complexity
and lower cost. To reduce the I/O pin count, the DAC can
also operate in interleave data mode. This allows the
MAX5856A to be updated on a single 8-bit bus.
f
= 20MHz
OUT
ꢀ Programmable Channel Gain Matching
ꢀ Integrated 1.24V Low-Noise Bandgap Reference
ꢀ Single-Resistor Gain Control
ꢀ Interleave Data Mode
ꢀ Differential Clock Input Modes
ꢀ EV Kit Available—MAX5858AEVKIT
The MAX5856A features digital control of channel gain
matching to within 0.4dꢀ in sixteen 0.05dꢀ steps.
Channel matching improves sideband suppression in
analog quadrature modulation applications. The on-chip
1.24V bandgap reference includes a control amplifier
that allows external full-scale adjustments of both chan-
nels through a single resistor. The internal reference can
be disabled and an external reference may be applied
for high-accuracy applications.
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
MAX5856AECM
*EP = Exposed paddle.
-40°C to +85°C
48 TQFP-EP*
Pin Configuration
TOP VIEW
The MAX5856A features full-scale current outputs of
2mA to 20mA and operates from a 2.7V to 3.3V single
supply. The DAC supports three modes of power-control
operation: normal, low-power standby, and complete
power-down. In power-down mode, the operating cur-
rent is reduced to 1µA.
48 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37
DA7/PD
DA6/DACEN
DA5/F2EN
DA4/F1EN
DA3/G3
REF0
REN
PLLF
PGND
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
36
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
EP
The MAX5856A is packaged in a 48-pin TQFP with
exposed paddle (EP) for enhanced thermal dissipation
and is specified for the extended (-40°C to +85°C) opera-
ting temperature range.
PV
DD
DGND
CLKXN
CLKXP
PLLEN
LOCK
CW
MAX5856A
DV
DD
DA2/G2
DA1/G1
DA0/G0
N.C.
Applications
10
11
12
N.C.
N.C.
Communications
N.C.
SATCOM, LMDS, MMDS, HFC, DSL, WLAN,
Point-to-Point Microwave Links
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Wireless ꢀase Stations
Direct Digital Synthesis
Instrumentation/ATE
TQFP-EP
NOTE: EXPOSED PADDLE CONNECTED TO GND.
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