APPLICATIONS
Digital Communications
Direct Digital Synthesis
Waveform Reconstruction
High Speed Imaging
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The AD9732 is a 10-bit, 200 MSPS, bipolar D/A converter that
is optimized to provide high dynamic performance, yet offers
lower power dissipation and a more economical price than pre-
vious high speed DAC solutions. The AD9732 was primarily
designed for demanding communications systems applications
where maximum spurious-free dynamic range (SFDR) is required
at high throughput rates. The proliferation of digital communi-
cations into base station and high volume subscriber-end mar-
kets has created a demand for high performance bipolar DACs
delivered at CMOS associated levels of power dissipation and
cost. The AD9732 is the answer to that demand.
Optimized for direct digital synthesis (DDS) and digital modu-
lator waveform reconstruction, the AD9732 provides >50 dB of
wideband harmonic suppression over the dc to 80 MHz analog
output bandwidth. This signal bandwidth addresses the transmit
, 200 MSPS/54 dB @ 40 MHz
OUT
D/A Converter
AD9732
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
spectrum in many of the emerging digital communications ap-
plications where signal purity is critical. Narrowband (±1 MHz
window), the AD9732 provides an SFDR of greater than 75 dB.
This level of wideband and narrowband ac performance, coupled
with its 200 MSPS throughput rate, enables the AD9732 to
present outstanding value in the high speed DAC function.
The AD9732 is packaged in a 28-lead SSOP and is specified to
operate over the extended industrial temperature range of –40°C
to +85°C. Digital inputs and clock are positive-ECL compatible.
REV. A
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and
reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its
use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties
which may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or
otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Measured as an error in ratio of full-scale current to current through R
2
Internal reference voltage is tested under load conditions specified in Internal Reference Output Current specification.
3
Internal reference output current defines load conditions applied during Internal Reference Voltage test.
4
Full-scale current variations among devices are higher when driving REFERENCE IN directly.
5
Frequency at which a 3 dB change in output of DAC is observed; R
6
Based on IFS = 32 ([CONTROL AMP IN – (+VS)]/R
7
Measured as voltage settling at midscale transition to 0.1%; R
8
Measured from 50% point of rising edge of CLOCK signal to 1/2 LSB change in output signal.
9
Peak glitch impulse is measured as the largest area under a single positive or negative transient.
10
Measured with R
11
Data must remain stable for a specified time prior to rising edge of CLOCK.
12
Data must remain stable for a specified time after rising edge of CLOCK.
13
Supply voltages should remain stable with ±5% for nominal operation.
14
Power dissipation calculation includes current through a 50 Ω load.
15
SFDR is defined as the difference in signal energy between the full-scale fundamental signal and worst case spurious frequencies in the output spectrum window.
The frequency span dc to Nyquist unless otherwise noted.
16
Intermodulation distortion is the measure of the sum and difference products produced when a two-tone input is driven into the DAC. The distortion products
created will manifest themselves at sum and difference frequencies of the two tones.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
= 50 Ω and DAC operating in latched mode.
L
15
+25°CV66dB
+25°CV63dB
+25°CV57dB
+25°CV52dB
15
16
(640 µA nominal); ratio is nominally 32. DAC load is virtual ground.
SET
= 50 Ω; 100 mV modulation at midscale.
= 50 Ω.
L
L
) when using internal control amplifier. DAC load is virtual ground.
SET
EXPLANATION OF TEST LEVELS
Test Level
I100% production tested.
II 100% production tested at +25°C and sample tested at
specified temperatures.
III Sample tested only.
ORDERING GUIDE
TemperaturePackagePackage
ModelRangeDescriptionOption
AD9732BRS–40°C to +85°C28-Lead Small Outline (SSOP)RS-28
AD9732/PCB+25°CEvaluation Board
IV Parameter is guaranteed by design and characterization
testing.
V Parameter is a typical value only.
VI 100% production tested at +25°C; guaranteed by design
and characterization testing for industrial temperature
range.
Maximum Junction Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +175°C
Lead Temperature (10 sec) Soldering . . . . . . . . . . . . +300°C
*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 outside of those indicated in the operation
sections of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum ratings
for extended periods may affect device reliability.
PIN CONFIGURATION
D8
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
CLOCK
NC
NC
S
1
2
3
4
5
6
AD9732
7
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
NC = NO CONNECT
D9 (MSB)
D0 (LSB)
DIGITAL +V
DIGITAL +V
28
27
GND
26
CONTROL AMP IN
25
REF OUT
24
CONTROL AMP OUT
23
REF IN
22
GND
21
I
OUTB
I
20
OUT
19
ANALOG RETURN
18
ANALOG +V
17
R
SET
16
GND
15
DIGITAL +V
S
S
S
PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
Pin NumberNameFunction
1D9 (MSB)Most significant data bit of digital input word.
2–9D8–D1Eight bits of 10-bit digital input word.
10D0 (LSB)Least significant data bit of digital input word.
11CLOCKTTL-compatible edge-triggered latch enable signal for on-board registers.
12, 13NCNo internal connection to this pin. Recommend tie to ground.
14, 15, 28DIGITAL +V
S
+5 V supply voltage for digital circuitry.
16, 22, 27GNDConverter Ground.
18ANALOG +V
17R
SET
S
+5 V supply voltage for analog circuitry.
Connection for external reference set resistor; nominal 1.96 kΩ. Full-scale output
current = 32 [Control Amp + V
] (Reset).
S
19ANALOG RETURNAnalog Return. This point and the reference side of the DAC load resistors should be
20I
OUT
connected to the same potential (Analog +V
Analog current output; full-scale current occurs with a digital word input of all “1s”
with external load resistor, output voltage = I
).
S
OUT
(R
LOAD储RINTERNAL
). R
INTERNAL
is
nominally 240 Ω.
21I
OUTB
Complementary analog current output; full-scale current occurs with a digital word
input of all “0s.”
23REF INNormally connected to CONTROL AMP OUT (Pin 24). Direct line to DAC current
source network. Voltage changes (noise) at this point have a direct effect on the full-
scale output current of the DAC. Full-scale current output = 32 (CONTROL AMP IN/
R
) when using internal amplifier. DAC load is virtual ground.
SET
24CONTROL AMP OUTNormally connected to REF IN (Pin 23). Output of internal control amplifier, which
provides a reference for the current switch network.
25REF OUTNormally connected to CONTROL AMP IN (Pin 26). Internal voltage reference,
nominally 3.75 V.
26CONTROL AMP INNormally connected to REF OUT (Pin 25) if not connected to external reference.
CAUTION
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 AD9732 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.
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AD9732
H
W
GLITCH AREA = 1/2 HEIGHT 3 WIDTH
ANALOG OUTPUT
CLOCK
ANALOG OUTPUT
CLOCK
DATA
DETAIL OF SETTLING TIME
CODE 1
DATA
t
PD
t
S
CODE 1
pw
MIN
SPECIFIED
ERROR BAND
t
CODE 2
DATA
CODE 2
pw
MAX
H
CODE 3
DATA
CODE 3
CODE 4
DATA
CODE 4
a.
b.
t
ST
c.
Figure 1. Timing Diagrams
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AD9732
I
OUT
– mA
55
50
40
20218
SFDR – dB
16141210864
45
75
70
65
60
55
SFDR – dB
50
45
40
35
30
0100102030405060708090
Figure 2. Narrowband SFDR (Clock = 200 MHz) vs. A
Frequency
A
– MHz
OUT
OUT
Figure 5. SFDR vs. I
OUT
90
80
70
60
SFDR – dB
50
40
30
56010
1520 2530 35 40 4550 55
A
– MHz
OUT
Figure 3. Narrowband SFDR (Clock = 125 MHz) vs. A
Frequency
The AD9732 high speed digital-to-analog converter utilizes most
significant bit decoding and segmentation techniques to reduce
glitch impulse and deliver high dynamic performance on lower
power consumption than previous bipolar DAC technologies.
The design is based on four main subsections: the decode/driver
circuits, the edge-triggered data register, the switch network and
the control amplifier. An internal bandgap reference is included
to allow operation of the device with minimum external support
components.
Digital Inputs/Timing
The AD9732 has PECL high speed single-ended inputs for data
inputs and clock. The switching threshold is +2.0 V.
In the decode/driver section, the three MSBs are decoded to
seven “thermometer code” lines. An equalizing delay is included
for the seven least significant bits and the clock signals. This
delay minimizes data skew and data setup-and-hold times at the
register inputs.
The on-board register is rising-edge triggered and should be
used to synchronize data to the current switches by applying a
pulse with proper data setup-and-hold times as shown in the
timing diagram. Although the AD9732 is designed to provide
isolation of the digital inputs to the analog output, some coupling of digital transitions is inevitable. Digital feedthrough can
be minimized by forming a low-pass filter at the digital input by
using a resistor in series with the capacitance of each digital
input. This common high speed DAC application technique has
the effect of isolating digital input noise from the analog output.
References
The internal bandgap reference, control amplifier and reference
input are pinned out to provide maximum user flexibility in
configuring the reference circuitry for the AD9732. When using
the internal reference, REF OUT (Pin 25) should be connected
to CONTROL AMP IN (Pin 26). CONTROL AMP OUT (Pin
24) should be connected to REF IN (Pin 23). A 0.1 µF ceramic
capacitor connected from Pin 23 to GND improves settling time
by decoupling switching noise from the current sink baseline. A
reference current cell provides feedback to the control amplifier
by sinking current through R
(Pin 17).
SET
Full-scale current is determined by CONTROL AMP IN and
R
according to the following equation:
SET
I
(FS) = 32 ([CONTROL AMP IN – (+VS)]/R
OUT
SET
)
The internal reference is nominally –1.25 V (referenced to
Analog +V
), with a tolerance of ±8% and typical drift over
S
temperature of 150 ppm/°C. If greater accuracy or temperature
stability is required, an external reference can be used. The
AD589 reference features 10 ppm/°C drift over the 0°C to
+70°C temperature range.
Two modes of multiplying operation are possible with the
AD9732. Signals with bandwidths up to 2.5 MHz and input
swings from 3.8 V to 4.4 V can be applied to the CONTROL
AMP IN pin as shown in Figure 18. Because the control ampli-
fier is internally compensated, the 0.1 µF capacitor discussed
above can be reduced to maximize the multiplying bandwidth.
However, it should be noted that output settling time, for
changes in the digital word, will be degraded.
Figure 18. Lower Frequency Multiplying Circuit
The REFERENCE IN pin can also be driven directly for wider
bandwidth multiplying operation. The analog signal for this
mode of operation must have a signal swing in the range of
0.95 V to 1.9 V. This can be implemented by capacitively coupling into REFERENCE IN a signal with a dc bias of 1.9 V (I
= 22.5 mA) to 0.95 V (I
= 3 mA), as shown in Figure 19, or
OUT
OUT
by dividing REFERENCE IN with a low impedance op amp
whose signal swing is limited to the stated range.
APPROX
1.4V
+V
S
REFERENCE IN
AD9732
Figure 19. Wideband Multiplying Circuit
Analog Output
The switch network provides complementary current outputs
I
OUT
and I
. The design of the AD9732 is based on statisti-
OUTB
cal current source matching, which provides a 10-bit linearity
without trim. Current is steered to either I
OUT
or I
OUTB
in proportion to the digital input word. The sum of the two currents is
always equal to the full-scale output current. The current can be
converted to a voltage by resistive loading as shown in Figure
20. Both I
OUT
and I
should be equally loaded for best over-
OUTB
all performance. The voltage that is developed is the product of
the output current and the value of the load resistor.
EVALUATION BOARD
The performance characteristics of the AD9732 make it ideally
suited for direct digital synthesis (DDS) and other waveform
synthesis applications. The AD9732 evaluation board provides a
platform for analyzing performance under optimum layout conditions. The AD9732 also provides a reference for high speed
circuit board layout techniques.