19-3620; Rev 1; 3/07
12-Bit, 600Msps, High-Dynamic-Performance
DAC with LVDS Inputs
General Description
Features
♦ 600Msps Output Update Rate
The MAX5889 advanced 12-bit, 600Msps, digital-to-
analog converter (DAC) meets the demanding perfor-
mance requirements of signal synthesis applications
found in wireless base stations and other communica-
tions applications. Operating from 3.3V and 1.8V sup-
plies, the MAX5889 DAC supports update rates of
600Msps using high-speed LVDS inputs while consum-
ing only 292mW of power and offers exceptional
dynamic performance such as 79dBc spurious-free
♦ Low-Noise Spectral Density: -157dBFS/Hz at
f
= 36MHz
OUT
♦ Excellent SFDR and IMD Performance
SFDR = 79dBc at f
SFDR = 67dBc at f
= 30MHz (to Nyquist)
= 130MHz (to Nyquist)
OUT
OUT
IMD = -95dBc at f
IMD = -70dBc at f
= 30MHz
= 130MHz
OUT
OUT
dynamic range (SFDR) at f
= 30MHz.
OUT
♦ ACLR = 72dB at f
= 122.88MHz
OUT
The MAX5889 utilizes a current-steering architecture that
supports a 2mA to 20mA full-scale output current range,
and produces -2dBm to -22dBm full-scale output signal
levels with a double-terminated 50Ω load. The MAX5889
features an integrated 1.2V bandgap reference and con-
trol amplifier to ensure high-accuracy and low-noise per-
formance. A separate reference input (REFIO) allows for
the use of an external reference source for optimum flexi-
bility and improved gain accuracy.
♦ 2mA to 20mA Full-Scale Output Current
♦ LVDS-Compatible Digital Inputs
♦ On-Chip 1.2V Bandgap Reference
♦ Low 292mW Power Dissipation at 600Msps
♦ Compact (10mm x 10mm) QFN-EP Package
♦ Evaluation Kit Available (MAX5891EVKIT)
The MAX5889 digital inputs accept LVDS voltage lev-
els, and the flexible clock input can be driven differen-
tially or single-ended, AC- or DC-coupled. The
MAX5889 is available in a 68-pin QFN package with an
exposed paddle (EP) and is specified for the extended
(-40°C to +85°C) temperature range.
Ordering Information
PIN-
PACKAGE
PKG
CODE
PART
TEMP RANGE
MAX5889EGK-D -40°C to +85°C 68 QFN-EP* G6800-4
MAX5889EGK+D -40°C to +85°C 68 QFN-EP* G6800-4
Refer to the MAX5891 and MAX5890 data sheets for pin-
compatible 16-bit and 14-bit versions of the MAX5889.
*EP = Exposed paddle.
D = Dry pack.
+Denotes lead-free package.
Applications
Base Stations: Single-Carrier UMTS,
CDMA, GSM
Functional Diagram
Communications: Fixed Broadband Wireless
Access, Point-to-Point Microwave
MAX5889
Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS)
Cable Modem Termination Systems (CMTS)
Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
Instrumentation
OUTP
D0–D11
LVDS DATA
INPUTS
600MHz
12-BIT DAC
LVDS
RECEIVER
LATCH
OUTN
DACREF
REFIO
Selector Guide
1.2V
REFERENCE
FSADJ
RESOLUTION UPDATE RATE
CLKP
CLKN
PART
LOGIC INPUT
CLK
INTERFACE
(BITS)
(Msps)
MAX5889
MAX5890
MAX5891
12
14
16
600
600
600
LVDS
LVDS
LVDS
POWER
DOWN
PD
Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.
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