The AD9774 is a single supply, oversampling, 14-bit digital-toanalog converter (DAC) optimized for waveform reconstruction
applications requiring exceptional dynamic range. Manufactured on an advanced CMOS process, it integrates a complete,
low distortion 14-bit DAC with a 4× digital interpolation filter
and clock multiplier. The two-stage, 4× digital interpolation
filter provides more than a six-fold reduction in the complexity
of the analog reconstruction-filter. It does so by multiplying the
input data rate by a factor of four while simultaneously suppressing
the original inband images by more than 69 dB. The on-chip
clock multiplier provides all the necessary clocks. The AD9774
can reconstruct full-scale waveforms having bandwidths as high
as 13.5 MHz when operating at an input data rate of 32 MSPS
and a DAC output rate of 128 MSPS.
The 14-bit DAC provides differential current outputs to support
differential or single-ended applications. A segmented current
source architecture is combined with a proprietary switching technique to reduce spurious components and enhance dynamic performance. Matching between the two current outputs ensures
enhanced dynamic performance in a differential output configuration. The differential current outputs may be fed into a transformer
or tied directly to an output resistor to provide two complementary,
single-ended voltage outputs. A differential op amp topology can
also be used to obtain a single-ended output voltage. The output
voltage compliance range is nominally 1.25 V.
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REV. B
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with 4ⴛ Interpolation Filters
AD9774
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
Edge-triggered input latches, a 4× clock multiplier, and a tem-
perature compensated bandgap reference have also been integrated to provide a complete monolithic DAC solution. Flexible
supply options support +3 V and +5 V CMOS logic families.
TTL logic levels can also be accommodated by reducing the
AD9774 digital supply.
The on-chip reference and control amplifier are configured for
maximum accuracy and flexibility. The AD9774 can be driven
by the on-chip reference or by a variety of external reference
voltages. The full-scale current of the AD9774 can be adjusted
over a 2 mA to 20 mA range, thus providing additional gain
ranging capabilities.
The AD9774 is available in a 44-lead MQFP package. It is
specified for operation over the industrial temperature range.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
1. On-Chip 4× interpolation filter eases analog reconstruction
filter requirements by suppressing the first three images by 69 dB.
2. Low glitch and fast settling time provide outstanding dynamic
performance for waveform reconstruction or digital synthesis
requirements, including communications.
3. On-chip, edge-triggered input CMOS latches interface readily
to CMOS and TTL logic families. The AD9774 can support
input data rates up to 32 MSPS.
4. A temperature compensated, 1.20 V bandgap reference is
included on-chip, providing a complete DAC solution. An
external reference may also be used.
5. The current output(s) of the AD9774 can easily be configured
for various single-ended or differential circuit topologies.
6. On-chip clock multiplier generates all the high-speed clocks
required by the internal interpolation filters. Both 2× and 4×
clocks are generated from the lower rate data clock supplied
by the user.
Monotonicity (12-Bit)GUARANTEED OVER RATED SPECIFICATION TEMPERATURE RANGE
ANALOG OUTPUT
Offset Error–0.025+0.025% of FSR
Gain Error (Without Internal Reference)–7±1+7% of FSR
Gain Error (With Internal Reference)+7.5±1+7.5% of FSR
Full-Scale Output Current
2
20mA
Output Compliance Range1.25V
Output Resistance100kΩ
Output Capacitance5pF
REFERENCE OUTPUT
Reference Voltage1.141.201.26V
Reference Output Current
3
1µA
REFERENCE INPUT
Input Compliance Range0.11.25V
Reference Input Resistance1MΩ
TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENTS
Unipolar Offset Drift0ppm of FSR/°C
Gain Drift (Without Internal Reference)±50ppm of FSR/°C
Gain Drift (With Internal Reference)±100ppm of FSR/°C
Reference Voltage Drift±100ppm of FSR/°C
POWER SUPPLY
AVDD
Voltage Range
Analog Supply Current (I
Analog Supply Current in SLEEP Mode (I
4
)26.532mA
AVDD
)3.25mA
AVDD
2.75.05.5V
PLLVDD
Voltage Range2.75.05.5V
Clock Multiplier Supply Current (I
)1317mA
PLLVDD
DVDD
Voltage Range2.75.05.5V
Digital Supply Current at 5 V (I
Digital Supply Current at 5 V in SNOOZE Mode (I
Digital Supply Current at 3 V (I
Nominal Power Dissipation
AVDD and DVDD at 3 V
AVDD and DVDD at 5 V
6
6
Power Supply Rejection Ratio (PSRR)
Power Supply Rejection Ratio (PSRR)
5
DVDD
DVDD
)
)42.050.0mA
5
)
DVDD
123.0140.0mA
62.0mA
415mW
7
– AVDD–0.2+0.2% of FSR/V
7
– PLLVDD–0.025+0.025% of FSR/V
1125mW
Power Supply Rejection Ratio (PSRR)7 – DVDD–0.025+0.025% of FSR/V
OPERATING RANGE–40+85°C
NOTES
1
Measured at IOUTA driving a virtual ground.
2
Nominal full-scale current, IOUTFS, is 32 × the I
3
Use an external amplifier to drive any external load.
4
For operation below 3 V, it is recommended that the output current be reduced to 12 mA or less to maintain optimum performance.
SLEEP, SNOOZEDCOM–0.3DVDD + 0.3V
Digital InputsDCOM–0.3DVDD + 0.3V
PLL DIVIDE, LPFACOM–0.3PLLVDD + 0.3 V
PLLLOCKACOM–0.3PLLVDD + 0.3 V
VCO IN/EXTACOM–0.3PLLVDD + 0.3 V
IOUTA/IOUTBACOM–0.3AVDD + 0.3V
REFIO, FSADJACOM–0.3AVDD + 0.3V
FSADJACOM–0.3AVDD + 0.3V
ICOMPACOM–0.3AVDD + 0.3V
REFCOMACOM–0.3+0.3V
Junction Temperature+150°C
Storage Temperature–65+150°C
Lead Temperature+300°C
(10 sec)
*Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause perma-
nent damage to the device. This is a stress rating only; functional operation of the
device at these or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational
sections of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum ratings
for extended periods may effect device reliability.
–4–
REV. B
AD9774
WARNING!
ESD SENSITIVE DEVICE
0
–20
–40
–60
–80
–100
–120
OUTPUT – dBFS
–140
–160
–180
00.5
FREQUENCY – DC TO 23 f
1.0
1.5
CLOCK
Figure 2a. FIR Filter Frequency Response
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
NORMALIZED OUTPUT
0.0
–0.2
–0.4
0
10
203040
TIME – Samples
6070
50
Figure 2b. FIR Filter Impulse Response
2.0
80
Table I. Integer Filter Coefficients for First Stage Interpolation Filter (55-Tap Halfband FIR Filter)
ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive device. Electrostatic charges as high as 4000 V readily
accumulate on the human body and test equipment and can discharge without detection.
Although the AD9774 features proprietary ESD protection circuitry, permanent damage may
occur on devices subjected to high energy electrostatic discharges. Therefore, proper ESD
precautions are recommended to avoid performance degradation or loss of functionality.
–5–REV. B
AD9774
PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
Pin No.NameDescription
1, 19, 40, 44DCOMDigital Common.
2DB13Most Significant Data Bit (MSB).
3–14DB12–DB1Data Bits 1–12.
15DB0Least Significant Data Bit (LSB).
16, 17, 42NCNo Internal Connection.
18, 41DVDDDigital Supply Voltage (+2.7 V to +5.5 V).
20CLK IN/OUTClock Input when PLL Clock Multiplier enabled. Clock Output when PLL Clock Multiplier
disabled. Data latched on rising edge.
21PLLLOCKPhase Lock Loop Lock Signal. Active High indicates PLL is locked to input clock.
22CLK4×INExternal 4× Clock Input when PLL is disabled. No Connect when internal PLL is active.
23PLLDIVIDEPLL Range Control Pin. Connect to PLLCOM if CLKIN is above 10 MSPS. Connect to
PLLVDD if CLKIN is between 10 MSPS and 5.5 MSPS.
24VCO IN/EXTInternal Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO) Enable/Disable Pin. Connect to PLLVDD to enable
VCO. Connect to PLLCOM to disable VCO and drive CLK4×IN with external VCO output.
25LPFPLL Loop Filter Node. Connect to external VCO control input if internal VCO disabled.
26PLLVDDPhase Lock Loop (PLL) Supply Voltage (+2.7 V to +5.5 V). Must be set to similar voltage as DVDD.
27PLLCOMPhase Lock Loop Common.
28PLLENABLEPhase Lock Loop Enable. Connect to PLLVDD to enable. Connect to PLLCOM to disable.
29UNUSEDFactory Test. Leave Open.
30REFLOReference Ground when Internal 1.2 V Reference Used. Connect to AVDD to disable internal
reference.
31REFIOReference Input/Output. Serves as reference input when internal reference disabled (i.e., tie REFLO
to AVDD). Serves as 1.2 V reference output when internal reference activated (i.e., tie REFLO to
ACOM). Requires 0.1 µF capacitor to ACOM when internal reference activated.
32FSADJFull-Scale Current Output Adjust.
33REFCOMPNoise Reduction Node. Add 0.1 µF to AVDD.
34ACOMAnalog Common.
35AVDDAnalog Supply Voltage (+2.7 V to +5.5 V).
36IOUTBComplementary DAC Current Output. Full-scale current when all data bits are 0s.
37IOUTADAC Current Output. Full-scale current when all data bits are 1s.
38ICOMPInternal bias node for switch driver circuitry. Decouple to ACOM with 0.1 µF capacitor.
39SLEEPPower-Down Control Input. Active High. Connect to DCOM if not used.
43SNOOZESNOOZE Control Input. Deactivates 4× interpolation filter to reduce digital power consumption
only. Active High. Connect to DCOM if not used.
PIN CONFIGURATION
DCOM
1
DCOM
DB13
DB12
DB11
DB10
DB9
DB8
DB7
DB6
DB5
DB4
NC = NO CONNECT
PIN 1
IDENTIFIER
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
DB3
SNOOZE
NC
DB2
DB1
DVDD
SLEEP
DCOM
40 39 384142434436 35 3437
AD9774
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
NC
NC
DB0
–6–
ICOMP
DVDD
IOUTB
IOUTA
DCOM
CLK IN/OUT
ACOM
AVDD
CLK43IN
PLLLOCK
33
REFCOMP
32
FSADJ
31
REFIO
30
REFLO
29
UNUSED
28
PLLENABLE
27
PLLCOM
26
PLLVDD
25
LPF
24
VCO IN/EXT
23
PLLDIVIDE
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AD9774
DEFINITIONS OF SPECIFICATIONS
Linearity Error (Also Called Integral Nonlinearity or INL)
Linearity error is defined as the maximum deviation of the actual
analog output from the ideal output, determined by a straight
line drawn from zero to full scale.
Differential Nonlinearity (or DNL)
DNL is the measure of the variation in analog value, normalized
to full scale, associated with a 1 LSB change in digital input code.
Monotonicity
A D/A converter is monotonic if the output either increases or
remains constant as the digital input increases.
Offset Error
The deviation of the output current from the ideal of zero is
called offset error. For IOUTA, 0 mA output is expected when
the inputs are all 0s. For IOUTB, 0 mA output is expected
when all inputs are set to 1s.
Gain Error
The difference between the actual and ideal output span. The
actual span is determined by the output when all inputs are set
to 1s, minus the output when all inputs are set to 0s.
Output Compliance Range
The range of allowable voltage at the output of a current-output
DAC. Operation beyond the maximum compliance limits may
cause either output stage saturation or breakdown, resulting in
nonlinear performance.
Temperature Drift
Temperature drift is specified as the maximum change from the
ambient (+25°C) value to the value at either T
MIN
or T
MAX
. For
offset and gain drift, the drift is reported in ppm of full-scale
range (FSR) per degree C. For reference drift, the drift is reported in ppm per degree C.
Power Supply Rejection
The maximum change in the full-scale output as the supplies
are varied from nominal to minimum and maximum specified
voltages.
Settling Time
The time required for the output to reach and remain within a
specified error band about its final value, measured from the
start of the output transition.
Glitch Impulse
Asymmetrical switching times in a DAC give rise to undesired
output transients that are quantified by a glitch impulse. It is
specified the net area of the glitch in pV-s.
Spurious-Free Dynamic Range
The difference, in dB, between the rms amplitude of the output
signal and the peak spurious signal over the specified bandwidth.
Total Harmonic Distortion
THD is the ratio of the rms sum of the first six harmonic components to the rms value of the measured input signal. It is
expressed as a percentage or in decibels (dB).
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)
S/N is the ratio of the rms value of the measured output signal
to the rms sum of all other spectral components below the
Nyquist frequency, excluding the first six harmonics and dc.
The value for SNR is expressed in decibels.
Passband
Frequency band in which any input applied therein passes
unattenuated to the DAC output.
Stopband Rejection
The amount of attenuation of a frequency outside the passband
applied to the DAC, relative to a full-scale signal applied at the
DAC input within the passband.
Group Delay
Number of input clocks between an impulse applied at the
device input and peak DAC output current.
Impulse Response
Response of the device to an impulse applied to the input.
CLK
IN/OUT
TEKTRONIX AWG-2021
OPTION 4
DIGITAL
DATA
14
SNOOZE
SLEEP
CLK43IN
132343
EDGE
TRIGGERED
LATCHES
DCOM
PLLLOCK
141414
2323
AD9774
ICOMP
DVDD
+3V
D
Figure 3. Basic AC Characterization Test Setup
0.1mF
ENABLE
ACOM
PLL
VCO
IN/EXT
PLL CLOCK
MULTIPLIER
14-BIT DAC
+1.2V REFERENCE
AND CONTROL AMP
REFCOMP
AVDD
0.1mF
+5V
A
+3V
D
43
PLL
DIVIDE
PLLCOM
PLLVDD
REFLO
LPF
IOUTA
IOUTB
REFIO
FSADJ
0.1mF
1.5kV
0.01mF
+3V
1.91kV
D
100V
50V
20pF
TO HP3589A
SPECTRUM/NETWORK
ANALYZER
50V INPUT
MINI-CIRCUITS
T1-1T
50V
20pF
–7–REV. B
AD9774
Typical AC Characterization Curves
(AVDD = +5 V, PLLVDD = +3 V, DVDD = +3 V, I
noted. Note: PLLVDD = +5 V and DVDD = +5 V for Figures 4, 5 and 6.)
“INBAND”
10
0
–10
–20
–30
–40
–50
10dB – DIV
–60
–70
–80
–90
0128.0
25.651.276.8102.4
Figure 4. Single Tone Spectral Plot
@ 32 MSPS w/f
×
CLKIN)
4
“INBAND”
10
0
–10
–20
–30
–40
–50
10dB – DIV
–60
–70
–80
–90
064.012.825.638.451.2
Figure 7. Single Tone Spectral Plot
@ 16 MSPS w/f
4