MAXIM MAX5854 Technical data

General Description

The MAX5854 dual, 10-bit, 165Msps digital-to-analog
converter (DAC) provides superior dynamic performance
in wideband communication systems. The device inte­grates two 10-bit DAC cores, and a 1.24V reference. The
MAX5854 supports single-ended and differential modes
of operation. The dynamic performance is maintained
over the entire 2.7V to 3.6V power-supply operating
range. The analog outputs support a -1.0V to +1.25V
compliance voltage.

The MAX5854 can operate in interleaved data mode to
reduce the I/O pin count. This allows the converter to
be updated on a single, 10-bit bus.

The MAX5854 features digital control of channel gain
matching to within ±0.4dB in sixteen 0.05dB steps.
Channel matching improves sideband suppression in
analog quadrature modulation applications. The on­chip 1.24V bandgap reference includes a control
amplifier that allows external full-scale adjustments of
both channels through a single resistor. The internal ref­erence can be disabled and an external reference may
be applied for high-accuracy applications.

The MAX5854 features full-scale current outputs of 2mA
to 20mA and operates from a 2.7V to 3.6V single sup­ply. The DAC supports three modes of power-control
operation: normal, low-power standby, and complete
power-down. In power-down mode, the operating
current is reduced to 1µA.

The MAX5854 is packaged in a 40-pin thin QFN with
exposed paddle (EP) and is specified for the extended
(-40°C to +85°C) temperature range.

Pin-compatible, lower speed, and lower resolution ver­sions are also available. Refer to the MAX5853 (10-bit,
80Msps), the MAX5852** (8-bit, 165Msps), and the
MAX5851** (8-bit, 80Msps) data sheets for more informa­tion. See Table 4 at the end of the data sheet.

Applications

Communications

SatCom, LMDS, MMDS, HFC, DSL, WLAN,

Point-to-Point Microwave Links
Wireless Base Stations
Quadrature Modulation
Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS)
Instrumentation/ATE

Features

♦ 10-Bit, 165Msps Dual DAC
♦ Low Power

190mW with IFS= 20mA at f

CLK

= 165MHz

♦ 2.7V to 3.6V Single Supply
♦ Full Output Swing and Dynamic Performance at

2.7V Supply

♦ Superior Dynamic Performance

73dBc SFDR at f

OUT

= 40MHz

UMTS ACLR = 65.5dB at f

OUT

= 30.7MHz

♦ Programmable Channel Gain Matching
♦ Integrated 1.24V Low-Noise Bandgap Reference
♦ Single-Resistor Gain Control
♦ Interleaved Data Mode
♦ Single-Ended and Differential Clock Input Modes
♦ Miniature 40-Pin Thin QFN Package, 6mm x 6mm
♦ EV Kit Available—MAX5854 EV Kit

MAX5854

Dual, 10-Bit, 165Msps, Current-Output DAC

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Ordering Information

19-3197; Rev 0; 2/04

For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim/Dallas Direct! at
1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.

EVALUATION KIT

AVAILABLE

PART TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE

MAX5854ETL -40°C to +85°C

40 Thin QFN-EP*

40 36373839

EP

18

21

23
22

24

25

19 2016 17

6

5

4

3

2

1

7
8
9
10

11

12

13

14

15

26

27

28

29

30

3132

33

3435

DA0

DB8

AGND

MAX5854

THIN QFN

TOP VIEW

AVDDOUTPA

OUTNA

AGND

OUTPB

OUTNB

AV

DD

REFR

REFO

DB9

DB6

DB7

DV

DD

DB5

DB4

DGND

DB2

DB3

CV

DD

CGND
CLK
CV

DD

CLKXN
CLKXP
DCE
CW
DB0
DB1

DA1

DA2/G0

DA3/G1

DA4/G2

DA5/G3

DA6/REN

DA7/IDE

DA8/DACEN

DA9/PD

Pin Configuration

*EP = Exposed paddle.

**Future product—contact factory for availability.

MAX5854

Dual, 10-Bit, 165Msps, Current-Output DAC

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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

(AVDD= DVDD= CVDD= 3V, AGND = DGND = CGND = 0, f

DAC

= 165Msps, differential clock, external reference, V

REF

= 1.2V,

I

FS

= 20mA, output amplitude = 0dB FS, differential output, TA= T

MIN

to T

MAX

, unless otherwise noted. TA≥ +25°C guaranteed by

production test. T

A

< +25°C guaranteed by design and characterization. Typical values are at TA= +25°C.)

Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.

AVDD, DVDD, CVDDto AGND, DGND, CGND .........-0.3V to +4V

DA9–DA0, DB9–DB0,

CW, DCE to AGND,

DGND, CGND .......................................................-0.3V to +4V

CLKXN, CLKXP to CGND.........................................-0.3V to +4V

OUTP_, OUTN_ to AGND.......................-1.25V to (AV

DD

+ 0.3V)

CLK to DGND ..........................................-0.3V to (DVDD+ 0.3V)

REFR, REFO to AGND .............................-0.3V to (AVDD+ 0.3V)

AGND to DGND, DGND to CGND,

AGND to CGND..................................................-0.3V to +0.3V

Maximum Current into Any Pin

(excluding power supplies) ............................................±50mA

Continuous Power Dissipation (T

A

= +70°C)
40-Pin Thin QFN-EP (derate 23.3mW/°C

above +70°C)...............................................................1.860W

Operating Temperature Range ...........................-40°C to +85°C

Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +150°C

Junction Temperature......................................................+150°C

PARAMETER

CONDITIONS

UNITS

STATIC PERFORMANCE

Resolution N 10 Bits
Integral Nonlinearity INL RL = 0

LSB

Differential Nonlinearity DNL Guaranteed monotonic, RL = 0

LSB

Offset Error V

OS

LSB

Internal reference (Note1)

Gain Error (See Also Gain Error
Definition Section)

GE

External reference

%FSR

Internal reference

Gain-Error Temperature Drift

External reference

ppm/°C

DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE

f

OUT

= 10MHz

78

f

OUT

= 20MHz 77

f

CLK

= 165MHz,

A

OUT

= -1dBFS

f

OUT

= 40MHz 73

f

OUT

= 10MHz 77

f

OUT

= 20MHz 77

f

CLK

= 100MHz,

A

OUT

= -1dBFS

f

OUT

= 30MHz 76

Spurious-Free Dynamic Range to
Nyquist

SFDR

f

CLK

= 25MHz,

A

OUT

= -1dBFS

f

OUT

= 1MHz 79

dBc

f

CLK

= 165MHz, f

OUT

= 10MHz,

A

OUT

= -1dBFS, span = 10MHz

83

f

CLK

= 100MHz, f

OUT

= 5MHz,

A

OUT

= -1dBFS, span = 4MHz

84

Spurious-Free Dynamic Range
Within a Window

SFDR

f

CLK

= 25MHz, f

OUT

= 1MHz,

A

OUT

= -1dBFS, span = 2MHz

82

dBc

MTPR

8 tones at 400kHz spacing, f

CLK

= 78MHz,

f

OUT

= 15MHz to 18.2MHz

74 dBc

Multitone Power Ratio to Nyquist

SYMBOL

MIN TYP MAX

-1.0 ±0.25 +1.0

-0.5 ±0.2 +0.5

-0.5 ±0.1 +0.5

-11.0 ±1.5 +6.8

-6.25 ±0.7 +4.10
±150
±100

69.4

MAX5854

Dual, 10-Bit, 165Msps, Current-Output DAC

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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)

(AVDD= DVDD= CVDD= 3V, AGND = DGND = CGND = 0, f

DAC

= 165Msps, differential clock, external reference, V

REF

= 1.2V,

I

FS

= 20mA, output amplitude = 0dB FS, differential output, TA= T

MIN

to T

MAX

, unless otherwise noted. TA≥ +25°C guaranteed by

production test. T

A

< +25°C guaranteed by design and characterization. Typical values are at TA= +25°C.)

PARAMETER

CONDITIONS

UNITS

Multitone Spurious-Free Dynamic
Range Within a Window

8 tones at 2.1M H z sp aci ng ,
f

C LK

= 165M H z, f

OU T

= 28.3M H z to 45.2M H z,

sp an = 50M H z

70 dBc

Adjacent Channel Power Ratio
with UMTS

ACLR

f

OUT

= 30.72MHz, RBW = 30kHz,

f

CLK

= 122.88MHz

dB

f

OUT

= 10MHz -76

f

OUT

= 20MHz -74

f

CLK

= 165MHz,

A

OUT

= -1dBFS

f

OUT

= 40MHz -71

f

OUT

= 10MHz -75

f

OUT

= 20MHz -74

f

CLK

= 100MHz,

A

OUT

= -1dBFS

f

OUT

= 30MHz -73

Total Harmonic Distortion to
Nyquist (2nd- Through 8th-Order
Harmonics Included)

THD

f

CLK

= 25MHz,

A

OUT

= -1dBFS

f

OUT

= 1MHz -76

dBc

Output Channel-to-Channel
Isolation

f

OUT

= 10MHz 90 dB

Channel-to-Channel Gain
Mismatch

f

OUT

= 10MHz, G[3:0] = 1000

dB

Channel-to-Channel Phase
Mismatch

f

OUT

= 10MHz

Degrees

f

C LK

= 165M Hz, f

OU T

= 10M H z, I

FS

= 20m A

f

CLK

= 165MHz, f

OUT

= 10MHz, I

FS

= 5mA 61

f

CLK

= 65MHz, f

OUT

= 10MHz, I

FS

= 20mA 62

Signal-to-Noise Ratio to Nyquist

SNR

f

CLK

= 65MHz, f

OUT

= 10MHz, I

FS

= 5mA 62

dB

Interleaved mode disabled, IDE = 0

Maximum DAC Conversion Rate

f

DAC

Interleaved mode enabled, IDE = 1

Msps

Glitch Impulse 5 pV-s
Output Settling Time t

S

To ±0.1% error band (Note 3) 12 ns
Output Rise Time 10% to 90% (Note 3) 2.2 ns
Output Fall Time 90% to 10% (Note 3) 2.2 ns

ANALOG OUTPUT

Full-Scale Output Current Range

I

FS

220mA

Output Voltage Compliance
Range

V

Output Leakage Current Shutdown or standby mode -5 +5 µA

REFERENCE

Internal-Reference Output
Voltage

V

REFO

REN = 0

V

SYMBOL

MIN TYP MAX

165 200

82.5 100

-1.00 +1.25

1.13 1.24 1.32

65.5

0.025

0.05

60.5

MAX5854

Dual, 10-Bit, 165Msps, Current-Output DAC

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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)

(AVDD= DVDD= CVDD= 3V, AGND = DGND = CGND = 0, f

DAC

= 165Msps, differential clock, external reference, V

REF

= 1.2V,

I

FS

= 20mA, output amplitude = 0dB FS, differential output, TA= T

MIN

to T

MAX

, unless otherwise noted. TA≥ +25°C guaranteed by

production test. T

A

< +25°C guaranteed by design and characterization. Typical values are at TA= +25°C.)

PARAMETER

CONDITIONS

UNITS

Internal-Reference Supply
Rejection

AV

DD

varied from 2.7V to 3.6V 0.5

mV/V

Internal-Reference Output­Voltage Temperature Drift

REN = 0

ppm/°C

Internal-Reference Output Drive
Capability

REN = 0 50 µA

External-Reference Input Voltage
Range

REN = 1

1.2

V

Current Gain

32

mA/mA

LOGIC INPUTS (DA9–DA0, DB9–DB0, CW)

Digital Input-Voltage High V

IH

0.65 x
V

Digital Input-Voltage Low V

IL

0.3 x
V

Digital Input Current I

IN

-1 +1 µA

Digital Input Capacitance C

IN

3pF

SINGLE-ENDED CLOCK INPUT/OUTPUT AND DCE INPUT (CLK, DCE)

Digital Input-Voltage High V

IH

DCE = 1

0.65 x
V

Digital Input-Voltage Low V

IL

DCE = 1

0.3 x
V

Digital Input Current I

IN

DCE = 1 -1 +1 µA

Digital Input Capacitance C

IN

DCE = 1 3 pF

Digital Output-Voltage High V

OH

DCE = 0, I

SOURCE

= 0.5mA, Figure 1

V

Digital Output-Voltage Low V

OL

DCE = 0, I

SINK

= 0.5mA, Figure 1

0.1 x
V

DIFFERENTIAL CLOCK INPUTS (CLKXP/CLKXN)
Differential Clock Input Internal

Bias

V

Differential Clock Input Swing 0.5 V
Clock Input Impedance Measured single ended 5 kΩ

POWER REQUIREMENTS

Analog Power-Supply Voltage AV

DD

2.7 3 3.6 V

Digital Power-Supply Voltage DV

DD

2.7 3 3.6 V

Clock Power-Supply Voltage CV

DD

2.7 3 3.6 V

SYMBOL

MIN TYP MAX

TCV

REFO

IFS/I

REF

±50

0.10

DV

DD

CV

DD

0.9 x

CV

DD

1.32

DV

DD

CV

DD

CV

DD

CVDD/2

MAX5854

Dual, 10-Bit, 165Msps, Current-Output DAC

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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)

(AVDD= DVDD= CVDD= 3V, AGND = DGND = CGND = 0, f

DAC

= 165Msps, differential clock, external reference, V

REF

= 1.2V,

I

FS

= 20mA, output amplitude = 0dB FS, differential output, TA= T

MIN

to T

MAX

, unless otherwise noted. TA≥ +25°C guaranteed by

production test. T

A

< +25°C guaranteed by design and characterization. Typical values are at TA= +25°C.)

PARAMETER

CONDITIONS

UNITS

I

FS

= 20mA (Note 2), single-ended clock

mode

46

5

Analog Supply Current I

AVDD

I

FS

= 2mA (Note 2), differential clock mode 5

mA

I

FS

= 20mA (Note 2), single-ended clock

mode

6.2 7.5

Digital Supply Current I

DVDD

6.2

mA

Clock Supply Current I

CVDD

Differential clock mode (DCE = 0) (Note 2) 24

mA

Total Standby Current

I

AVDD

+ I

DVDD

+ I

CVDD

3.1 3.7 mA

Total Shutdown Current I

SHDNIAVDD

+ I

DVDD

+ I

CVDD

1µA

I

FS

= 20mA (Note 2)

Single-ended clock
mode (DCE = 1)

I

FS

= 2mA (Note 2) 75

I

FS

= 20mA (Note 2)

Differential clock
mode (DCE = 0)

I

FS

= 2mA (Note 2)

Standby 9.3

Total Power Dissipation P

TOT

Shutdown

mW

TIMING CHARACTERISTICS (Figure 5, Figure 6)

Propagation Delay 1

Clock

cycles

1.2

DAC Data to CLK Rise/Fall Setup
Time

t

DCS

Differential clock mode (DCE = 0) (Note 4) 2.7

ns

0.8

DAC Data to CLK Rise/Fall Hold
Time

t

DCH

Differential clock mode (DCE = 0) (Note 4)

ns

Control Word to CW Rise Setup
Time

t

CS

2.5 ns

Control Word to CW Rise Hold
Time

t

CW

2.5 ns

CW High Time t

CWH

5ns

CW Low Time t

CWL

5ns

DACEN = 1 to V

OUT

Stable Time

(Coming Out of Standby)

t

STB

3µs

SYMBOL

I

= 20mA (Note 2), differential clock mode 43.2

FS

I

= 2mA (Note 2), single-ended clock mode

FS

I

= 20mA (Note 2), differential clock mode

FS

Single-ended clock mode (DCE = 1) (Note 2) 13.7 16.5

I

STANDBY

Single-ended clock mode (DCE = 1) (Note 4)

Single-ended clock mode (DCE = 1) (Note 4)

MIN TYP MAX

43.2

190 210

220
106

11.1

0.003

-0.5

MAX5854

Dual, 10-Bit, 165Msps, Current-Output DAC

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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)

(AVDD= DVDD= CVDD= 3V, AGND = DGND = CGND = 0, f

DAC

= 165Msps, differential clock, external reference, V

REF

= 1.2V,

I

FS

= 20mA, output amplitude = 0dB FS, differential output, TA= T

MIN

to T

MAX

, unless otherwise noted. TA≥ +25°C guaranteed by

production test. T

A

< +25°C guaranteed by design and characterization. Typical values are at TA= +25°C.)

PARAMETER

SYMBOL

CONDITIONS

MIN

TYP

MAX

UNITS

PD = 0 to V

OUT

Stable Time

(Coming Out of Power-Down)

t

SHDN

µs

Maximum Clock Frequency at
CLKXP/CLKXN Input

f

CLK

MHz

Clock High Time t

CXH

CLKXP or CLKXN input 1.5 ns

Clock Low Time t

CXL

CLKXP or CLKXN input 1.5 ns

CLKXP Rise to CLK Output Rise
Delay

t

CDH

DCE = 0 2.7 ns

CLKXP Fall to CLK Output Fall
Delay

t

CDL

DCE = 0 2.7 ns

Note 1: Including the internal reference voltage tolerance and reference amplifier offset.
Note 2: f

DAC

= 165Msps, f

OUT

= 10MHz.

Note 3: Measured single-ended with 50Ω load and complementary output connected to AGND.
Note 4: Guaranteed by design, not production tested.

TO OUTPUT

PIN

5pF

0.5mA

0.5mA

1.6V

Figure 1. Load Test Circuit for CLK Outputs

500

165 200

MAX5854

Dual, 10-Bit, 165Msps, Current-Output DAC

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SPURIOUS-FREE DYNAMIC RANGE

vs. OUTPUT FREQUENCY (f

CLK

= 165MHz)

MAX5854 toc01

f

OUT

(MHz)

SFDR (dBc)

807050 6020 30 4010

35

40

45

50

55

60

65

70

75

80

85

90

30

090

0dBFS

-6dBFS

-12dBFS

SPURIOUS-FREE DYNAMIC RANGE

vs. OUTPUT FREQUENCY (f

CLK

= 100MHz)

MAX5854 toc02

f

OUT

(MHz)

SFDR (dBc)

403525 3010 15 205

35

40

45

50

55

60

65

70

75

80

85

90

30

045

50

0dBFS

-6dBFS

-12dBFS

SPURIOUS-FREE DYNAMIC RANGE

vs. OUTPUT FREQUENCY (f

CLK

= 25MHz)

MAX5854 toc03

f

OUT

(MHz)

SFDR (dBc)

119753

35

40

45

50

55

60

65

70

75

80

85

90

30

113

0dBFS

-6dBFS

-12dBFS

SPURIOUS-FREE DYNAMIC RANGE

vs. OUTPUT FREQUENCY (f

CLK

= 200MHz)

MAX5854 toc04

f

OUT

(MHz)

SFDR (dBc)

908060 7020 30 40 5010

35

40

45

50

55

60

65

70

75

80

85

90

30

0 100

0dBFS

-6dBFS

-12dBFS

SPURIOUS-FREE DYNAMIC RANGE

vs. OUTPUT FREQUENCY (f

CLK

= 165MHz)

MAX5854 toc05

f

OUT

(MHz)

SFDR (dBc)

807050 6020 30 4010

35

40

45

50

55

60

65

70

75

80

85

90

30

090

I

OUT

= 20mA

I

OUT

= 5mA

I

OUT

= 10mA

SPURIOUS-FREE DYNAMIC RANGE

vs. OUTPUT FREQUENCY (f

CLK

= 165MHz)

MAX5854 toc06

f

OUT

(MHz)

SFDR (dBc)

807050 6020 30 4010

35

40

45

50

55

60

65

70

75

80

85

90

30

090

AVDD = DVDD = CVDD = 3.3V

AVDD = DVDD = CVDD = 3.6V

AVDD = DVDD = CVDD = 2.7V

AVDD = DVDD = CVDD = 3V

SFDR vs. TEMPERATURE (f

CLK

= 165MHz,

f

OUT

= 10MHz, A

OUT

= 0dBFS)

MAX5854 toc07

TEMPERATURE (°C)

SFDR (dBc)

603510-15

75.5

76.0

76.5

77.0

77.5

78.0

78.5

79.0

79.5

80.0

75.0

-40 85

TWO-TONE INTERMODULATION DISTORTION

(f

CLK

= 165MHz, 1MHz WINDOW)

MAX5854 toc08

f

OUT

(MHz)

AMPLITUDE (dB)

5.45.35.1 5.24.7 4.8 4.9 5.04.6

-90

-80

-70

-60

-50

-40

-30

-20

-10

0

-100

4.5 5.5

2f

OUT2

- f

OUT1

f

OUT1

f

OUT2

2f

OUT1

- f

OUT2

f

OUT1

= 4.8541MHz

f

OUT2

= 5.0555MHz

Typical Operating Characteristics

(AVDD= DVDD= CVDD= 3V, AGND = DGND = CGND = 0, external reference, differential clock, IFS= 20mA, differential output, TA=
+25°C, unless otherwise noted.)

MAX5854

Dual, 10-Bit, 165Msps, Current-Output DAC

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Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)

(AVDD= DVDD= CVDD= 3V, AGND = DGND = CGND = 0, external reference, differential clock, IFS= 20mA, differential output, TA=
+25°C, unless otherwise noted.)

SINGLE-TONE SFDR

(f

CLK

= 165MHz, 10MHz WINDOW)

MAX5854 toc10

f

OUT

(MHz)

AMPLITUDE (dB)

8

7

56

-90

-80

-70

-60

-50

-40

-30

-20

-10

0

-100
412

f

OUT1

= 9.1040MHz

A

OUT

= -1dBFS

14

13

11

10

9

SINGLE-TONE SFDR

(f

CLK

= 100MHz, 4MHz WINDOW)

MAX5854 toc11

f

OUT

(MHz)

AMPLITUDE (dB)

4.5

3.5 4.0

-90

-80

-70

-60

-50

-40

-30

-20

-10

0

-100

3.0 6.5

f

OUT1

= 5.0533MHz

A

OUT

= -1dBFS

7.0

6.0

5.5

5.0

SINGLE-TONE SFDR

(f

CLK

= 25MHz, 2MHz WINDOW)

MAX5854 toc12

f

OUT

(MHz)

AMPLITUDE (dB)

0.9

0.4 0.6

-90

-80

-70

-60

-50

-40

-30

-20

-10

0

-100

0.1 1.6

f

OUT

= 1.0152MHz

A

OUT

= -1dBFS

1.9

1.4

1.1

SINGLE-TONE SFDR

(f

CLK

= 78MHz, 20MHz WINDOW)

MAX5854 toc13

f

OUT

(MHz)

AMPLITUDE (dB)

9.0

5.0

-90

-80

-70

-60

-50

-40

-30

-20

-10

0

-100

1.0 17.0

f

OUT

= 11.0333MHz

A

OUT

= -1dBFS

21.0

13.0

SINGLE-TONE FFT PLOT (f

CLK

= 165MHz,

f

OUT

= 10MHz, A

OUT

= 0dBFS, NYQUIST WINDOW)

MAX5854 toc14

f

OUT

(MHz)

AMPLITUDE (dB)

8.2MHz/div

-90

-80

-70

-60

-50

-40

-30

-20

-10

0

-100

0.5

82.5

INTEGRAL NONLINEARITY

vs. DIGITAL INPUT CODE

MAX5854 toc15

DIGITAL INPUT CODE

INL (LSB)

900750450 600300150

-0.4

-0.3

-0.2

-0.1

0

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

-0.5
0 1050

8-TONE SFDR PLOT

(f

CLK

= 165MHz, 35MHz WINDOW)

MAX5854 toc09

f

OUT

(MHz)

AMPLITUDE (dB)

24.7

19.7

9.7 14.7

-90

-80

-70

-60

-50

-40

-30

-20

-10

0

-100

4.7 29.7

39.7

34.7

f

T4

f

T3

f

T2

f

T1

f

T5

f

T6

f

T7

f

T8

fT1 = 17.493MHz
f

T2

= 18.997MHz

f

T3

= 20.200MHz

f

T4

= 21.253MHz

f

T5

= 24.035MHz

f

T6

= 25.087MHz

f

T7

= 26.741MHz

f

T8

= 27.869MHz

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Dual, 10-Bit, 165Msps, Current-Output DAC

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Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)

(AVDD= DVDD= CVDD= 3V, AGND = DGND = CGND = 0, external reference, differential clock, IFS= 20mA, differential output, TA=
+25°C, unless otherwise noted.)

DIFFERENTIAL NONLINEARITY

vs. DIGITAL INPUT CODE

MAX5854 toc16

DIGITAL INPUT CODE

DNL (LSB)

900750450 600300150

-0.4

-0.3

-0.2

-0.1

0

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

-0.5
0 1050

POWER DISSIPATION vs. CLOCK FREQUENCY

(f

OUT

= 10MHz, A

OUT

= 0dBFS)

MAX5854 toc17

f

CLK

(MHz)

POWER DISSIPATION (mV)

14512045 70 95

160

170

180

190

200

210

220

230

150

20 170

DIFFERENTIAL
CLOCK DRIVE

SINGLE-ENDED
CLOCK DRIVE

POWER DISSIPATION vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGES

(f

CLK

= 165MHz, f

OUT

= 10MHz)

MAX5854 toc18

SUPPLY VOLTAGES (V)

POWER DISSIPATION (mW)

3.453.302.85 3.00 3.15

160

180

200

220

240

260

280

300

160

2.70 3.60

DIFFERENTIAL
CLOCK DRIVE

SINGLE-ENDED
CLOCK DRIVE

REFERENCE VOLTAGE vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGES

(f

CLK

= 165MHz, f

OUT

= 10MHz)

MAX5854 toc19

SUPPLY VOLTAGES (V)

REFEENCE VOLTAGE (V)

3.453.302.85 3.00 3.15

1.22160

1.22170

1.22180

1.22190

1.22200

1.22230

1.22230

1.22230

1.22150

2.70 3.60

REFERENCE VOLTAGE vs. TEMPERATURE

MAX5854 toc20

TEMPERATURE (°C)

REFERENCE VOLTAGE (V)

603510-15

1.20

1.21

1.22

1.23

1.24

1.25

1.19

-40 85

10ns/div

DYNAMIC RESPONSE RISE TIME

100mV/div

MAX5854 toc21

10ns/div

DYNAMIC RESPONSE FALL TIME

100mV/div

MAX5854 toc22

ACLR PLOT

(f

CLK

= 122.88MHz, f

OUT

= 30.72MHz)

MAX5854 toc23

1.468MHz/div

AMPLITUDE (dB)

-130

-120

-110

-100

-90

-80

-70

-60

-50

-40

-30

-20

-140

ACLR = 65.5dB

f

OUT

(MHz)

23.38 38.06

SPURIOUS-FREE DYNAMIC RANGE

vs. OUTPUT FREQUENCY (f

CLK

= 165MHz)

MAX5854 toc24

f

OUT

(MHz)

SFDR (dBc)

807050 6020 30 4010

35

40

45

50

55

60

65

70

75

80

85

90

30

090

0dBFS

-6dBFS

-12dBFS

SINGLE-ENDED
CLOCK DRIVE

MAX5854

Dual, 10-Bit, 165Msps, Current-Output DAC

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Pin Description

PIN NAME FUNCTION

1 DA9/PD Channel A Input Data Bit 9 (MSB)/Power-Down
2

Channel A Input Data Bit 8/DAC Enable Control

3 DA7/IDE Channel A Input Data Bit 7/Interleaved Data Enable

4

Channel A Input Data Bit 6/Reference Enable. Setting REN = 0 enables the internal reference. Setting
REN = 1 disables the internal reference.

5 DA5/G3 Channel A Input Data Bit 5/Channel A Gain Adjustment Bit 3
6 DA4/G2 Channel A Input Data Bit 4/Channel A Gain Adjustment Bit 2
7 DA3/G1 Channel A Input Data Bit 3/Channel A Gain Adjustment Bit 1
8 DA2/G0 Channel A Input Data Bit 2/Channel A Gain Adjustment Bit 0

9 DA1 Channel A Input Data Bit 1
10 DA0 Channel A Input Data Bit 0 (LSB)
11 DB9 Channel B Input Data Bit 9 (MSB)
12 DB8 Channel B Input Data Bit 8
13 DB7 Channel B Input Data Bit 7
14 DB6 Channel B Input Data Bit 6
15 DB5 Channel B Input Data Bit 5
16 DV

DD

D i g i tal P ow er Inp ut. S ee the P ow er S up p l i es, Byp assi ng , D ecoup l i ng , and Layout secti on for m or e d etai l s.
17 DGND Digital Ground
18 DB4 Channel B Input Data Bit 4
19 DB3 Channel B Input Data Bit 3
20 DB2 Channel B Input Data Bit 2
21 DB1 Channel B Input Data Bit 1
22 DB0 Channel B Input Data Bit 0 (LSB)
23 CW Active-Low Control Word Write Pulse. The control word is latched on the rising edge of CW.

24 DCE

Active-Low Differential Clock Enable Input. Drive DCE low to enable the differential clock inputs

CLKXP and CLKXN. Drive DCE high to disable the differential clock inputs and enable the single-

ended CLK input.

25 CLKXP

Positive Differential Clock Input. With DCE = 0, CLKXP and CLKXN are enabled. With DCE = 1, CLKXP

and CLKXN are disabled. Connect CLKXP to CGND when the differential clock is disabled.

26 CLKXN

Negative Differential Clock Input. With DCE = 0, CLKXP and CLKXN are enabled. With DCE = 1, CLKXP

and CLKXN are disabled. Connect CLKXN to CV

DD

when the differential clock is disabled.

27, 30 CV

DD

Clock Power Input. See the Power Supplies, Bypassing, Decoupling, and Layout section for more

28 CLK

Single-Ended Clock Input/Output. With the differential clock disabled (DCE = 1), CLK becomes a

single-ended conversion clock input. With the differential clock enabled (DCE = 0), CLK is a single-

ended output that mirrors the differential clock inputs CLKXP and CLKXN. See the Clock Modes section

for more information on CLK.
29 CGND Clock Ground

31 REFO

Reference Input/Output. REFO serves as a reference input when the internal reference is disabled. If the

internal 1.24V reference is enabled, REFO serves as an output for the internal reference. When the

internal reference is enabled, bypass REFO to AGND with a 0.1µF capacitor

DA8/DACEN

DA6/REN

Detailed Description

The MAX5854 dual, high-speed, 10-bit, current-output
DAC provides superior performance in communication
systems requiring low-distortion analog-signal recon­struction. The MAX5854 combines two DACs and an on­chip 1.24V reference (Figure 2). The current outputs of
the DACs can be configured for differential or single­ended operation. The full-scale output current range is
adjustable from 2mA to 20mA to optimize power dissipa­tion and gain control.

The MAX5854 accepts an input data and a DAC con­version rate of 165MHz. The inputs are latched on the
rising edge of the clock whereas the output latches on
the following rising edge.

The MAX5854 features three modes of operation: normal,
standby, and power-down (Table 2). These modes allow
efficient power management. In power-down, the
MAX5854 consumes only 1µA of supply current. Wake-up
time from standby mode to normal DAC operation is 3µs.

Programming the DAC

An 8-bit control word routed through channel A’s data
port programs the gain matching, reference, and the
operational mode of the MAX5854. The control word is
latched on the rising edge of CW. CW is independent
of the DAC clock. The DAC clock can always remain
running, when the control word is written to the DAC.
Table 1 and Table 2 represent the control word format
and function.

The gain on channel A can be adjusted to achieve gain
matching between two channels in a user’s system.
The gain on channel A can be adjusted from -0.4dB to

0.35dB in steps of 0.05dB by using bits G3 to G0 (see
Table 3).

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Dual, 10-Bit, 165Msps, Current-Output DAC

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Pin Description (continued)

PIN NAME FUNCTION

32 REFR

Full-Scale Current Adjustment. To set the output full-scale current, connect an external resistor RSET
between REFR and AGND. The output full-scale current is equal to 32 x V

REFO/RSET

.

33, 39 AV

DD

Anal og P ow er Inp ut. S ee the P ow er S up p l i es, Byp assi ng , D ecoup l i ng , and Layout secti on for m or e d etai l s.
34 OUTNB Channel B Negative Analog Current Output
35 OUTPB Channel B Positive Analog Current Output

36, 40 AGND Analog Ground

37 OUTNA Channel A Negative Analog Current Output
38 OUTPA Channel A Positive Analog Current Output

— EP Exposed Paddle. Connect EP to the common point of all ground planes.

Figure 2. Simplified Diagram

DV

DD

DGND

CW

DA0

DA1
DA2/G0
DA3/G1
DA4/G2
DA5/G3

DA6/REN

DA7/IDE

DA8/DACEN

DA9/PD

DB0

DB1

DB2

DB3

DB4

DB5

DB6

DB7

DB8

DB9

DCE

CLKXP

CLKXN

CLK

CV

DD

CGND

DIGITAL

POWER

MANAGEMENT

MAX5854

10-BIT
DACA

CONTROL WORD

DACA INPUT REGISTER

INPUT DATA

INTERLEAVER

DACB INPUT REGISTER

DISTRIBUTION

POWER

MANAGEMENT

CLOCK

CLOCK

CHANNEL A

GAIN

CONTROL

OPERATING

MODE

CONTROLLER

10-BIT
DACB

ANALOG

POWER

MANAGEMENT

IDE

1.24V REFERENCE
AND CONTROL

AMPLIFIER

REN

G0
G1
G2
G3

DACEN
PD

OUTPA
OUTNA

OUTPB
OUTNB

REFO

REFR

AV

AGND

AGND

DD

R

SET

MAX5854

Dual, 10-Bit, 165Msps, Current-Output DAC

12 ______________________________________________________________________________________

Device Power-Up and

States of Operation

At power-up, the MAX5854’s default configuration is
internal reference noninterleaved input mode with a gain
of 0dB and a fully operational converter. In shutdown,
the MAX5854 consumes only 1µA of supply current, and
in standby the current consumption is 3.1mA. Wake-up
time from standby mode to normal operation is 3µs.

Clock Modes

The MAX5854 allows both single-ended CMOS and dif­ferential clock mode operation, and supports update
rates of up to 165Msps. These modes are selected
through an active-low control line called DCE. In single­ended clock mode (DCE = 1), the CLK pin functions as
an input, which accepts a user-provided single-ended
clock signal. Data is written to the converter on the rising
edge of the clock. The DAC outputs (previous data) are
updated simultaneously on the same edge.

If the DCE pin is pulled low, the MAX5854 will operate in
differential clock mode. In this mode, the clock signal has
to be applied to differential clock input pins
CLKXP/CLKXN. The differential input accepts an input
range of ≥0.5V

P-P

and a common-mode range of 1V to
(CVDD- 0.5V), making the part ideal for low- input ampli­tude clock drives. CLKXP/CLKXN also help to minimize
the jitter, and allow the user to connect a crystal oscillator
directly to MAX5854.

MSB LSB

PD DACEN IDE REN G3 G2 G1 G0 X X

CONTROL WORD

FUNCTION

PD Power-Down. The part enters power-down mode if PD = 1.

DACEN DAC Enable. When DACEN = 0 and PD = 0, the part enters standby mode.

IDE

Interleaved Data Mode. IDE = 1 enables the interleaved data mode. In this mode, digital data for both
channels is applied through channel A in a multiplexed fashion. Channel B data is written on the falling edge
of the clock signal and channel A data is written on the rising edge of the clock signal.

REN

Reference Enable Bit. REN = 0 activates the internal reference. REN = 1 disables the internal reference and

requires the user to apply an external reference between 0.1V to 1.32V.
G3 Bit 3 (MSB) of Gain Adjust Word
G2 Bit 2 of Gain Adjust Word

G1 Bit 1 of Gain Adjust Word
G0 Bit 0 (LSB) of Gain Adjust Word

Table 1. Control Word Format and Function

MODE

REN

Normal operation;
noninterleaved inputs;
internal reference active

01

0

Normal operation;
noninterleaved inputs;

internal reference disabled

01

1

Normal operation;
interleaved inputs; internal
reference disabled

01

1

Standby 0 0

X

Power-down 1 X

X

Power-up 0 1

X

Table 2. Configuration Modes

GAIN ADJUSTMENT ON

CHANNEL A (dB)

G3G2G1

G0

+0.4 0000

0 1000

-0.35 1111

Table 3. Gain Difference Setting

X = Don’t care.

PD DACEN IDE

0

0

1

X
X
X

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Dual, 10-Bit, 165Msps, Current-Output DAC

______________________________________________________________________________________ 13

The CLK pin now becomes an output, and provides a
single-ended replica of the differential clock signal,
which may be used to synchronize the input data. Data is
written to the device on the rising edge of the CLK signal.

Internal Reference and Control Amplifier

The MAX5854 provides an integrated 50ppm/°C, 1.24V,
low-noise bandgap reference that can be disabled and
overridden with an external reference voltage. REFO
serves either as an external reference input or an inte­grated reference output. If REN =0, the internal refer­ence is selected and REFO provides a 1.24V (50µA)
output. Buffer REFO with an external amplifier, when
driving a heavy load.

The MAX5854 also employs a control amplifier
designed to simultaneously regulate the full-scale out­put current (I

FS

) for both outputs of the devices.

Calculate the output current as:

I

FS

= 32 ✕ I

REF

where I

REF

is the reference output current (I

REF

=

V

REFO

/ R

SET

) and IFSis the full-scale output current.

R

SET

is the reference resistor that determines the
amplifier output current of the MAX5854 (Figure 3). This
current is mirrored into the current-source array where
IFSis equally distributed between matched current seg­ments and summed to valid output current readings for
the DACs.

External Reference

To disable the internal reference of the MAX5854, set
REN = 1. Apply a temperature-stable, external reference
to drive the REFO pin and set the full-scale output
(Figure 4). For improved accuracy and drift perfor­mance, choose a fixed output voltage reference such as
the 1.2V, 25ppm/°C MAX6520 bandgap reference.

Detailed Timing

The MAX5854 accepts an input data and the DAC con­version rate of up to 165Msps. The input latches on the
rising edge of the clock, whereas the output latches on
the following rising edge.

Figure 5 depicts the write cycle of the two DACs in non­interleaved mode.

The MAX5854 can also operate in an interleaved data
mode. Programming the IDE bit with a high level activates
this mode (Tables 1 and 2). In interleaved mode, data for
both DAC channels is written through input port A.
Channel B data is written on the falling edge of the clock
signal and then channel A data is written on the following
rising edge of the clock signal. Both DAC outputs (chan­nel A and B) are updated simultaneously on the next fol­lowing rising edge of the clock. In interleaved data mode,
the maximum input data rate per channel is half of the
rate in noninterleaved mode. The interleaved data mode
is attractive for applications where lower data rates are
acceptable and interfacing on a single 10-bit bus is
desired (Figure 6).

I

FS

C

COMP

*

REFR

I

REF

REFO

MAX4040

1.24V

BANDGAP

REFERENCE

CURRENT-

SOURCE

ARRAY

*COMPENSATION CAPACITOR (C

COMP

≈ 100nF).

OPTIONAL EXTERNAL BUFFER
FOR HEAVIER LOADS

MAX5854

I

REF

=

V

REF

R

SET

R

SET

AGND

AGND

REN = 0

Figure 3. Setting IFSwith the Internal 1.24V Reference and the
Control Amplifier

AV

DD

EXTERNAL

1.2V

REFERENCE

MAX6520

AGND

0.1µF10µF

AV

DD

AGND

I

FS

REFR

I

REF

REFO

1.24V

BANDGAP

REFERENCE

CURRENT-

SOURCE

ARRAY

MAX5854

R

SET

AGND

REN = 1

Figure 4. MAX5854 with External Reference

MAX5854

Dual, 10-Bit, 165Msps, Current-Output DAC

14 ______________________________________________________________________________________

CLKXN

CLKXP

CLK

OUTPUT

CW

DA0–DA9

OUTPA

OUTNA

DB0–DB9

OUTPB

OUTNB

DACA - 1

DACB - 1

DACA

DACB

DACA + 1

DACB + 1

DACA + 2

DACB + 2

CONTROL

WORD

XXXX

DACA + 3

DACB + 3

DACA - 1

DACB - 1

DACA

DACB

DACA + 1

DACB + 1

DACA + 2

DACB + 2

XXXX

(CONTROL WORD DATA)

XXXX

DACA + 3

DACB + 3

t

CXHtCXL

t

CDH

t

CDL

t

DCStDCH

t

DCStDCH

t

CWL

tCSt

CW

Figure 5. Timing Diagram for Noninterleaved Data Mode (IDE = 0)

CLKXN

CLKXP

CLK

OUTPUT

CW

DA0–DA9

OUTPA

OUTNA

OUTPB

OUTNB

t

CXL

t

CXH

t

CDH

t

CDL

t

DCStDCH

t

DCStDCH

tCSt

CW

t

CWL

DACA DACB + 1 DACA + 1

CONTROL

WORD

DACB + 2 DACA + 2

DACA - 1

DACB - 1

DACA

DACB

DACA + 1

DACB + 1

Figure 6. Timing Diagram for Interleaved Data Mode (IDE = 1)

MAX5854

Dual, 10-Bit, 165Msps, Current-Output DAC

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Applications Information

Differential-to-Single-Ended Conversion

The MAX5854 exhibits excellent dynamic performance
to synthesize a wide variety of modulation schemes,
including high-order QAM modulation with OFDM.

Figure 7 shows a typical application circuit with output
transformers performing the required differential-to-sin­gle-ended signal conversion. In this configuration, the
MAX5854 operates in differential mode, which reduces
even-order harmonics, and increases the available out­put power.

Differential DC-Coupled Configuration

Figure 8 shows the MAX5854 output operating in differ­ential, DC-coupled mode. This configuration can be
used in communications systems employing analog
quadrature upconverters and requiring a baseband
sampling, dual-channel, high-speed DAC for I/Q synthe­sis. In these applications, information bandwidth can

extend from 10MHz down to several hundred kilohertz.
DC-coupling is desirable to eliminate long discharge
time constants that are problematic with large, expensive
coupling capacitors. Analog quadrature upconverters
have a DC common-mode input requirement of typically

0.7V to 1.0V. The MAX5854 differential I/Q outputs can
maintain the desired full-scale level at the required 0.7V
to 1.0V DC common-mode level when powered from a
single 2.85V (±5%) supply. The MAX5854 meets this
low-power requirement with minimal reduction in dynam­ic range while eliminating the need for level-shifting
resistor networks.

Power Supplies, Bypassing,

Decoupling, and Layout

Grounding and power-supply decoupling strongly influ­ence the MAX5854 performance. Unwanted digital
crosstalk can couple through the input, reference,
power-supply, and ground connections, which can
affect dynamic specifications, like signal-to-noise ratio

DA0–DA9

10

MAX5854

1/2

50Ω

100Ω

50Ω

OUTPA

OUTNA

V

OUTA

,

SINGLE ENDED

DB0–DB9

10

MAX5854

1/2

50Ω

100Ω

50Ω

OUTPB

OUTNB

V

OUTB

,

SINGLE ENDED

CV

DD

DV

DD

AV

DD

CGNDDGNDAGND

Figure 7. Application with Output Transformer Performing
Differential-to-Single-Ended Conversion

DA0–DA9

10

MAX5854

1/2

1/2

50Ω

50Ω

CV

DD

DV

DD

AV

DD

CGNDDGNDAGND

OUTPA

OUTNA

DB0–DB9

10

MAX5854

50Ω

50Ω

OUTPB

OUTNB

Figure 8. Application with DC-Coupled Differential Outputs

MAX5854

Dual, 10-Bit, 165Msps, Current-Output DAC

16 ______________________________________________________________________________________

or spurious-free dynamic range. In addition, electro­magnetic interference (EMI) can either couple into or
be generated by the MAX5854. Observe the grounding
and power-supply decoupling guidelines for high­speed, high-frequency applications. Follow the power
supply and filter configuration to realize optimum
dynamic performance.

Use of a multilayer printed circuit (PC) board with sepa­rate ground and power-supply planes is recommend­ed. Run high-speed signals on lines directly above the
ground plane. The MAX5854 has separate analog and
digital ground buses (AGND, CGND, and DGND,
respectively). Provide separate analog, digital, and
clock ground sections on the PC board with only one
point connecting the three planes. The ground connec­tion points should be located underneath the device
and connected to the exposed paddle. Run digital sig­nals above the digital ground plane and analog/clock
signals above the analog/clock ground plane. Digital
signals should be kept away from sensitive analog,
clock, and reference inputs. Keep digital signal paths
short and metal trace lengths matched to avoid propa­gation delay and data skew mismatch.

The MAX5854 includes three separate power-supply
inputs: analog (AVDD), digital (DVDD), and clock
(CV

DD

). Use a single linear regulator power source to
branch out to three separate power-supply lines (AVDD,
DV

DD

, CVDD) and returns (AGND, DGND, CGND).
Filter each power-supply line to the respective return
line using LC filters comprising ferrite beads and 10µF
capacitors. Filter each supply input locally with 0.1µF
ceramic capacitors to the respective return lines.

Note: To maintain the dynamic performance of the
Electrical Characteristics, ensure the voltage differ­ence between DV

DD

, AVDD, and CVDDdoes not

exceed 150mV.

Thermal Characteristics and Packaging

Thermal Resistance

40-lead thin QFN-EP:

θ

JA

= 38°C/W

The MAX5854 is packaged in a 40-pin thin QFN-EP
package, providing greater design flexibility, increased
thermal efficiency, and optimized AC performance of
the DAC. The EP enables the implementation of
grounding techniques, which are necessary to ensure
highest performance operation.

In this package, the data converter die is attached to
an EP leadframe with the back of this frame exposed at
the package bottom surface, facing the PC board side
of the package. This allows a solid attachment of the
package to the PC board with standard infrared (IR)
flow soldering techniques. A specially created land pat­tern on the PC board, matching the size of the EP
(4.1mm ✕ 4.1mm), ensures the proper attachment and
grounding of the DAC. Designing vias* into the land
area and implementing large ground planes in the PC
board design allows for highest performance operation
of the DAC. Use an array of 3

✕ 3 vias (≤0.3mm diame-

ter per via hole and 1.2mm pitch between via holes) for
this 40-pin thin QFN-EP package (package code:
T4066-1).

Dynamic Performance Parameter Definitions

Adjacent Channel Leakage Ratio (ACLR)

Commonly used in combination with wideband code­division multiple-access (WCDMA), ACLR reflects the
leakage power ratio in dB between the measured
power within a channel relative to its adjacent channel.
ACLR provides a quantifiable method of determining
out-of-band spectral energy and its influence on an
adjacent channel when a bandwidth-limited RF signal
passes through a nonlinear device.

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)

THD is the ratio of the RMS sum of all essential harmon­ics (within a Nyquist window) of the input signal to the
fundamental itself. This can be expressed as:

where V1is the fundamental amplitude, and V2through
VNare the amplitudes of the 2nd through Nth order har­monics. The MAX5854 uses the first seven harmonics
for this calculation.

Spurious-Free Dynamic Range (SFDR)

SFDR is the ratio of RMS amplitude of the carrier fre­quency (maximum signal component) to the RMS value
of their next-largest spectral component. SFDR is usu­ally measured in dBc with respect to the carrier fre­quency amplitude or in dBFS with respect to the DAC’s
full-scale range. Depending on its test condition, SFDR
is observed within a predefined window or to Nyquist.

THD

VVV V

V

N

=×

++ +



























log

... ...

20

2

2

3

2

4

22

1

*Vias connect the land pattern to internal or external copper planes.

MAX5854

Dual, 10-Bit, 165Msps, Current-Output DAC

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Multitone Power Ratio (MTPR)

A series of equally spaced tones are applied to the DAC
with one tone removed from the center of the range.
MTPR is defined as the worst-case distortion (usually a
3rd-order harmonic product of the fundamental frequen­cies), which appears as the largest spur at the frequency
of the missing tone in the sequence. This test can be per­formed with any number of input tones; however, four and
eight tones are among the most common test conditions
for CDMA- and GSM/EDGE-type applications.

Intermodulation Distortion (IMD)

The two-tone IMD is the ratio expressed in dBc of either out­put tone to the worst 3rd-order (or higher) IMD products.

Static Performance Parameter Definitions

Integral Nonlinearity (INL)

Integral nonlinearity (INL) is the deviation of the values
on an actual transfer function from a line drawn
between the end points of the transfer function, once
offset and gain errors have been nullified. For a DAC,
the deviations are measured at every individual step.

Differential Nonlinearity (DNL)

Differential nonlinearity (DNL) is the difference between
an actual step height and the ideal value of 1 LSB. A
DNL error specification no more negative than -1 LSB
guarantees monotonic transfer function.

Offset Error

Offset error is the current flowing from positive DAC
output when the digital input code is set to zero. Offset
error is expressed in LSBs.

Gain Error

A gain error is the difference between the ideal and the
actual full-scale output current on the transfer curve,
after nullifying the offset error. This error alters the slope
of the transfer function and corresponds to the same
percentage error in each step. The ideal current is
defined by reference voltage at V

REFO

/ I

REF

x 32.

Settling Time

The settling time is the amount of time required from the
start of a transition until the DAC output settles to its
new output value to within the converter’s specified
accuracy.

Glitch Impulse

A glitch is generated when a DAC switches between
two codes. The largest glitch is usually generated
around the midscale transition, when the input pattern
transitions from 011…111 to 100…000. This occurs due
to timing variations between the bits. The glitch impulse
is found by integrating the voltage of the glitch at the
midscale transition over time. The glitch impulse is usu­ally specified in pV-s.

PART

RESOLUTION

MAX5851 80 8-bit, dual
MAX5852 165 8-bit, dual
MAX5853 80 10-bit, dual
MAX5854 165 10-bit, dual

Table 4. Part Selection Table

Chip Information

TRANSISTOR COUNT: 9,035
PROCESS: CMOS

SPEED (Msps)

MAX5854

Dual, 10-Bit, 165Msps, Current-Output DAC

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QFN THIN 6x6x0.8.EPS

e e

LL

A1 A2

A

E/2

E

D/2

D

E2/2

E2

(NE-1) X e

(ND-1) X e

e

D2/2

D2

b

k

k

L

C

L

C

L

C

L

C

L

D

1

2

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8. COPLANARITY APPLIES TO THE EXPOSED HEAT SINK SLUG AS WELL AS THE TERMINALS.

6. ND AND NE REFER TO THE NUMBER OF TERMINALS ON EACH D AND E SIDE RESPECTIVELY.

5. DIMENSION b APPLIES TO METALLIZED TERMINAL AND IS MEASURED BETWEEN 0.25 mm AND 0.30 mm
FROM TERMINAL TIP.

4. THE TERMINAL #1 IDENTIFIER AND TERMINAL NUMBERING CONVENTION SHALL CONFORM TO JESD 95-1
SPP-012. DETAILS OF TERMINAL #1 IDENTIFIER ARE OPTIONAL, BUT MUST BE LOCATED WITHIN THE
ZONE INDICATED. THE TERMINAL #1 IDENTIFIER MAY BE EITHER A MOLD OR MARKED FEATURE.

9. DRAWING CONFORMS TO JEDEC MO220.

7. DEPOPULATION IS POSSIBLE IN A SYMMETRICAL FASHION.

3. N IS THE TOTAL NUMBER OF TERMINALS.

2. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS. ANGLES ARE IN DEGREES.

1. DIMENSIONING & TOLERANCING CONFORM TO ASME Y14.5M-1994.

NOTES:

10. WARPAGE SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.10 mm.

D

2

2

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