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passive reconstruction filter or cable. RDIFF is determined by the
transformer’s impedance ratio and provides the proper source
termination that results in a low VSWR.
DIFFERENTIAL COUPLING USING AN OP AMP
An op amp can also be used to perform a differential-to-
single-ended conversion, as shown in Figure 21. The AD9753 is
configured with two equal load resistors, RLOAD, of 25
. The
differential voltage developed across IOUTA and IOUTB is con-
verted to a single-ended signal via the differential op amp
configuration. An optional capacitor can be installed across
IOUTA and IOUTB, forming a real pole in a low-pass filter. The
addition of this capacitor also enhances the op amp’s distor-
tion performance by preventing the DAC’s high slewing output
from overloading the op amp’s input.
AD9753
IOUTA
IOUTB
COPT
500
225
500
25
AD8047
Figure 21. DC Differential Coupling Using an Op Amp
The common-mode rejection of this configuration is typically
determined by the resistor matching. In this circuit, the dif-
ferential op amp circuit using the AD8047 is configured to
provide some additional signal gain. The op amp must operate
from a dual supply since its output is approximately
± 1.0 V.
A high speed amplifier capable of preserving the differential
performance of the AD9753, while meeting other system level
objectives (i.e., cost, power), should be selected. The op amp’s
differential gain, its gain setting resistor values, and full-scale
output swing capabilities should all be considered when opti-
mizing this circuit.
The differential circuit shown in Figure 22 provides the neces-
sary level-shifting required in a single-supply system. In this
case, AVDD, which is the positive analog supply for both the
AD9753 and the op amp, is also used to level-shift the differen-
tial output of the AD9753 to midsupply (i.e., AVDD/2). The
AD8041 is a suitable op amp for this application.
AD9753
IOUTA
IOUTB
COPT
500
225
500
25
AD8041
1k
AVDD
Figure 22. Single-Supply DC Differential Coupled Circuit
SINGLE-ENDED UNBUFFERED VOLTAGE OUTPUT
Figure 23 shows the AD9753 configured to provide a unipolar
output range of approximately 0 V to 0.5 V for a doubly termi-
nated 50
cable since the nominal full-scale current, I
OUTFS, of
20 mA flows through the equivalent RLOAD of 25
. In this case,
RLOAD represents the equivalent load resistance seen by IOUTA or
IOUTB. The unused output (IOUTA or IOUTB) can be connected to
ACOM directly or via a matching RLOAD. Different values of
IOUTFS and RLOAD can be selected as long as the positive compli-
ance range is adhered to. One additional consideration in this
mode is the integral nonlinearity (INL), as discussed in the Analog
Outputs section. For optimum INL performance, the single-
ended, buffered voltage output configuration is suggested.
AD9753
IOUTA
IOUTB
50
25
50
VOUTA = 0V TO 0.5V
IOUTFS = 20mA
Figure 23. 0 V to 0.5 V Unbuffered Voltage Output
SINGLE-ENDED BUFFERED VOLTAGE OUTPUT
Figure 24 shows a buffered single-ended output configuration in
which the op amp performs an I–V conversion on the AD9753
output current. The op amp maintains IOUTA (or IOUTB) at a
virtual ground, thus minimizing the nonlinear output imped-
ance effect on the DAC’s INL performance as discussed in the
Analog Outputs section. Although this single-ended configura-
tion typically provides the best dc linearity performance, its ac
distortion performance at higher DAC update rates may be
limited by the op amp’s slewing capabilities. The op amp pro-
vides a negative unipolar output voltage and its full-scale output
voltage is simply the product of RFB and IOUTFS. The full-scale
output should be set within the op amp’s voltage output swing
capabilities by scaling IOUTFS and/or RFB. An improvement in ac
distortion performance may result with a reduced IOUTFS, since
the signal current the op amp will be required to sink will
subsequently be reduced.
AD9753
IOUTA
IOUTB
COPT
200
VOUT = IOUTFS
RFB
200
Figure 24. Unipolar Buffered Voltage Output
POWER AND GROUNDING CONSIDERATIONS, POWER
SUPPLY REJECTION
Many applications seek high speed and high performance under
less than ideal operating conditions. In these applications, the
implementation and construction of the printed circuit board is
as important as the circuit design. Proper RF techniques must
be used for device selection, placement, and routing, as well as
power supply bypassing and grounding, to ensure optimum
performance. Figures 34 to 41 illustrate the recommended
printed circuit board ground, power, and signal plane layouts
that are implemented on the AD9753 evaluation board.
One factor that can measurably affect system performance is the
ability of the DAC output to reject dc variations or ac noise
superimposed on the analog or digital dc power distribution.