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General Description
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
(SFDR) at fOUT = 16MHz and supports update rates of
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
range, and allows a 0.1VP-P to 1VP-P differential output
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.
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).
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.
Applications
Base Stations: Single/Multicarrier UMTS, 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
Features
250Msps Output Update Rate
Noise Spectral Density = -164dBFS/Hz
at fOUT = 16MHz
Excellent SFDR and IMD Performance
SFDR = 76dBc at fOUT = 16MHz (to Nyquist)
SFDR = 71dBc at fOUT = 80MHz (to Nyquist)
IMD = -90dBc at fOUT = 10MHz
IMD = -72dBc at fOUT = 80MHz
ACLR = 75dB at fOUT = 61MHz
2mA to 20mA Full-Scale Output Current
LVDS-Compatible Digital and Clock Inputs
On-Chip +1.20V Bandgap Reference
Low 296mW Power Dissipation
Compact 68 QFN-EP Package (10mm x 10mm)
Evaluation Kit Available (MAX5878EVKIT)
MAX5878
16-Bit, 250Msps, High-Dynamic-Performance,
Dual DAC with LVDS Inputs
________________________________________________________________ Maxim Integrated Products
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Pin Configuration
Ordering Information
19-3591; Rev 2; 3/07
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim/Dallas Direct! at
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EVALUATION
KIT
AVAILABLE
PART
TEMP RANGE
PIN-
PACKAGE
PKG
CODE
MAX5878EGK-D
-40°C to +85°C
68 QFN-EP*
G6800-4
MAX5878EGK+D
-40°C to +85°C
68 QFN-EP*
G6800-4
Selector Guide
PART
RESOLUTION
(BITS)
UPDATE
RATE (Msps)
LOGIC
INPUTS
MAX5873
12
200
CMOS
MAX5874
14
200
CMOS
MAX5875
16
200
CMOS
MAX5876
12
250
LVDS
MAX5877
14
250
LVDS
MAX5878
16
250
LVDS
58
59
60
61
62
54
55
56
57
63
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
DVDD3.3
AV
DD1.8
B7N
QFN
TOP VIEW
B7P
DV
DD1.8
B8N
B8P
B9N
B9P
B10N
B10P
B11N
52
53
B11P
B12N
DACREF
AV
DD3.3
GND
AV
DD3.3
OUTQP
OUTQN
GND
OUTIP
OUTIN
AV
DD3.3
GND
AV
DD3.3
B14P
B15N
B15P
SELIQN
SELIQP
XORP
XORN
PD
TORB
CLKP
35
36
37
CLKN
GND
AVCLK
GND
B0N
B0P
B1N
B1P
REFIO
GND
AVDD3.3
GND
B2N
B2P
B3N
B3P
48
B14N
B4N
64
B6P
65
66
67
B5N
B5P
B6N
68
B4P
23
22
21
20
19
27
26
25
24
18
29
28
32
31
30
GND
AV
DD1.8
34
33
49
50
B13N
B13P
51
B12P
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
16
15
14
13
12
1
FSADJ
17
MAX5878
*EP = Exposed pad.
+ = Lead-free package. D = Dry pack.