19-3591; Rev 0; 2/05
16-Bit, 250Msps, High-Dynamic-Performance,
Dual DAC with LVDS Inputs
General Description
Features
The MAX5878 is an advanced 16-bit, 250Msps, dual
digital-to-analog converter (DAC). This DAC meets the
demanding performance requirements of signal synthesis
applications found in wireless base stations and other
communications applications. Operating from +3.3V and
+1.8V supplies, this dual DAC offers exceptional dynamic
performance such as 76dBc spurious-free dynamic range
♦ 250Msps Output Update Rate
♦ Noise Spectral Density = -164dBFS/Hz
at f = 16MHz
OUT
♦ Excellent SFDR and IMD
SFDR = 76dBc at f
SFDR = 71dBc at f
= 16MHz (to Nyquist)
= 80MHz (to Nyquist)
OUT
OUT
(SFDR) at f
= 16MHz and supports update rates of
OUT
IMD = -90dBc at f
IMD = -72dBc at f
= 10MHz
= 80MHz
OUT
OUT
250Msps, with a power dissipation of only 296mW.
The MAX5878 utilizes a current-steering architecture
that supports a 2mA to 20mA full-scale output current
♦ ACLR = 75dB at f
= 61MHz
OUT
range, and allows a 0.1V
to 1V
differential output
♦ 2mA to 20mA Full-Scale Output Current
♦ LVDS-Compatible Digital and Clock Inputs
♦ On-Chip +1.20V Bandgap Reference
♦ Low 296mW Power Dissipation
P-P
P-P
voltage swing. The device features an integrated +1.2V
bandgap reference and control amplifier to ensure
high-accuracy and low-noise performance. A separate
reference input (REFIO) allows for the use of an exter-
nal reference source for optimum flexibility and
improved gain accuracy.
♦ Compact 68 QFN-EP Package (10mm x 10mm)
♦ Evaluation Kit Available (MAX5878EVKIT)
The clock inputs of the MAX5878 accept both LVDS
and LVPECL-compatible voltage levels. The device fea-
tures an interleaved data input that allows a single
LVDS bus to support both DACs. The MAX5878 is avail-
able in a 68-pin QFN package with an exposed paddle
(EP) and is specified for the extended temperature
range (-40°C to +85°C).
Ordering Information
PIN-
PACKAGE
PART
TEMP RANGE
PKG CODE
MAX5878EGK -40°C to +85°C 68 QFN-EP**
G6800-4
**EP = Exposed pad.
Refer to the MAX5876* and MAX5877* data sheets for
pin-compatible 12-bit and 14-bit versions of the
MAX5878, respectively. Refer to the MAX5875 data
sheet for a CMOS-compatible version of the MAX5878.
Pin Configuration
TOP VIEW
Applications
Base Stations: Single/Multicarrier UMTS, CDMA, GSM
68 67 66 65 64 63 62 61 60 59 58 57 56 55 54 53 52
Communications: Fixed Broadband Wireless Access,
Point-to-Point Microwave
Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS)
Cable Modem Termination Systems (CMTS)
Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
Instrumentation
B4N
B3P
B3N
B2P
B2N
B1P
B1N
B0P
B0N
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
51 B12P
50 B13N
49 B13P
48 B14N
47 B14P
46 B15N
45 B15P
44 SELIQN
43 SELIQP
42 XORP
41 XORN
40 PD
*Future product—contact factory for availability.
MAX5878
GND 10
11
Selector Guide
DV
AV
DD3.3
GND 12
GND 13
RESOLUTION
(BITS)
UPDATE
RATE
LOGIC
INPUTS
39 TORB
38 CLKP
37 CLKN
36 GND
PART
14
GND 15
DD3.3
MAX5873
MAX5874
MAX5875
MAX5876*
MAX5877*
MAX5878
12
14
16
12
14
16
200Msps
200Msps
200Msps
250Msps
250Msps
250Msps
CMOS
CMOS
CMOS
LVDS
LVDS
LVDS
REFIO 16
FSADJ 17
35 AV
CLK
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34
QFN
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