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MAX5891
16-Bit, 600Msps, High-Dynamic-Performance
DAC with LVDS Inputs
General Description
Features
● 600Msps Output Update Rate
The MAX5891 advanced 16-bit, 600Msps, digital-to-
analog converter (DAC) meets the demanding perfor-
mance requirements of signal synthesis applications
found in wireless base stations and other communications
applications. Operating from 3.3V and 1.8V supplies, the
MAX5891 DAC supports update rates of 600Msps using
high-speed LVDS inputs while consuming only 298mW
of power and offers exceptional dynamic performance
such as 80dBc spurious-free dynamic range (SFDR) at
● Low Noise Spectral Density: -163dBFS/Hz at
f
= 36MHz
OUT
● Excellent SFDR and IMD Performance
• SFDR = 80dBc at f
• SFDR = 71dBc at f
• IMD = -95dBc at f
• IMD = -70dBc at f
= 30MHz (to Nyquist)
= 130MHz (to Nyquist)
= 30MHz
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
= 130MHz
● ACLR = 73dB at f
= 122.88MHz
f
= 30MHz.
OUT
OUT
● 2mA to 20mA Full-Scale Output Current
● LVDS-Compatible Digital Inputs
The MAX5891 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 MAX5891
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 external reference source for optimum
flexibility and improved gain accuracy.
● On-Chip 1.2V Bandgap Reference
● Low 298mW Power Dissipation at 600Msps
● Compact (10mm x 10mm) QFN-EP Package
● Evaluation Kit Available (MAX5891EVKIT)
Ordering Information
The MAX5891 digital inputs accept LVDS voltage levels,
and the flexible clock input can be driven differentially or
single-ended, AC- or DC-coupled. The MAX5891 is avail-
able in a 68-pin QFN package with an exposed paddle
(EP) and is specified for the extended (-40°C to +85°C)
temperature range.
PKG
CODE
PART
TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
MAX5891EGK-D -40°C to +85°C 68 QFN-EP*
MAX5891EGK+D -40°C to +85°C 68 QFN-EP*
G6800-4
G6800-4
*EP = Exposed paddle.
+ = Lead-free package.
D = Dry pack.
Refer to the MAX5890 and MAX5889 data sheets for pin-
compatible 14-bit and 12-bit versions of the MAX5891.
Applications
● Base Stations: Single/Multicarrier UMTS,
Functional Diagram
CDMA, GSM
● Communications: Fixed Broadband Wireless
Access, Point-to-Point Microwave
● Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS)
● Cable Modem Termination Systems (CMTS)
● Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
● Instrumentation
MAX5891
OUTP
D0–D15
LVDS DATA
INPUTS
600MHz
16-BIT DAC
LVDS
RECEIVER
LATCH
OUTN
Selector Guide
DACREF
REFIO
RESOLUTION UPDATE RATE
1.2V
REFERENCE
PART
LOGIC INPUT
(BITS)
(Msps)
FSADJ
CLKP
CLKN
CLK
INTERFACE
MAX5889
MAX5890
MAX5891
12
600
LVDS
LVDS
LVDS
14
600
POWER
DOWN
PD
16
600
Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.
19-3542; Rev 4; 2/07