19-3619; Rev 1; 3/07
14-Bit, 600Msps, High-Dynamic-Performance
DAC with LVDS Inputs
General Description
Features
♦ 600Msps Output Update Rate
The MAX5890 advanced 14-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 MAX5890 DAC supports update rates of
600Msps using high-speed LVDS inputs while consum-
ing only 297mW of power and offers exceptional
dynamic performance such as 80dBc spurious-free
♦ Low Noise Spectral Density: -162dBFS/Hz at
f
= 36MHz
OUT
♦ Excellent SFDR and IMD Performance
SFDR = 80dBc at f
SFDR = 68dBc 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 = 73dB at f
= 122.88MHz
OUT
The MAX5890 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 MAX5890
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 297mW Power Dissipation at 600Msps
♦ Compact (10mm x 10mm) QFN-EP Package
♦ Evaluation Kit Available (MAX5891EVKIT)
Ordering Information
The MAX5890 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
MAX5890 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.
PIN-
PACKAGE
PKG
CODE
PART
TEMP RANGE
MAX5890EGK-D
-40 C to +85 C 68 QFN-EP*
G6800-4
G6800-4
Refer to the MAX5891 and MAX5889 data sheets for
pin-compatible 16-bit and 12-bit versions of the
MAX5890.
MAX5890EGK+D -40 C to +85 C 68 QFN-EP*
*EP = Exposed paddle.
D = Dry pack.
+Denotes lead-free package.
Applications
Functional Diagram
Base Stations: Single/Multicarrier UMTS,
CDMA, GSM
Communications: Fixed Broadband Wireless
Access, Point-to-Point Microwave
MAX5890
OUTP
Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS)
Cable Modem Termination Systems (CMTS)
Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
Instrumentation
D0–D13
LVDS DATA
INPUTS
600MHz
14-BIT DAC
LVDS
RECEIVER
LATCH
OUTN
DACREF
Selector Guide
REFIO
1.2V
REFERENCE
RESOLUTION UPDATE RATE
FSADJ
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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