
General Description
The MAX5875 is an advanced 16-bit, 200Msps, 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 78dBc spurious-free dynamic range
(SFDR) at fOUT = 16MHz and supports update rates of
200Msps, with a power dissipation of only 260mW.
The MAX5875 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 digital and clock inputs of the MAX5875 accept
3.3V CMOS voltage levels. The device features a flexi-
ble input data bus that allows for dual-port input or a
single-interleaved data port. The MAX5875 is available
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 MAX5873 and MAX5874 data sheets for
pin-compatible 12-bit and 14-bit versions of the
MAX5875, respectively. Refer to the MAX5878 data
sheet for an LVDS-compatible version of the MAX5875.
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
200Msps Output Update Rate
Noise Spectral Density = -162dBFS/Hz at fOUT =
16MHz
Excellent SFDR and IMD Performance
SFDR = 78dBc at fOUT = 16MHz (to Nyquist)
SFDR = 75dBc at fOUT = 80MHz (to Nyquist)
IMD = -86dBc at fOUT = 10MHz
IMD = -76dBc at fOUT = 80MHz
ACLR = 75dB at fOUT = 61MHz
2mA to 20mA Full-Scale Output Current
CMOS-Compatible Digital and Clock Inputs
On-Chip 1.2V Bandgap Reference
Low 260mW Power Dissipation
Compact 68-Pin QFN-EP Package (10mm x 10mm)
Evaluation Kit Available (MAX5875EVKIT)
MAX5875
16-Bit, 200Msps, High-Dynamic-Performance,
Dual DAC with CMOS Inputs
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DVDD3.3
AV
DD1.8
A14
QFN
TOP VIEW
A15
DV
DD1.8
B0
B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
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B7
B8
DACREF
AV
DD3.3
GND
AV
DD3.3
OUTQP
OUTQN
GND
OUTIP
OUTIN
AV
DD3.3
GND
AV
DD3.3
B13
B14
B15
SELIQ
GND
XOR
DORI
PD
TORB
CLKP
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CLKN
GND
AVCLK
GND
A0
A1
A2
A3
REFIO
GND
AVDD3.3
GND
A4
A5
A6
A7
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B12
A8
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A13
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A10
A11
A12
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A9
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GND
AV
DD1.8
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B10
B11
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FSADJ
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MAX5875
Pin Configuration
Ordering Information
19-3515; Rev 2; 1/07
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.
*EP = Exposed pad.
+ Denotes lead-free package.
D = Dry pack.
EVALUATION
KIT
AVAILABLE
PART
TEMP RANGE
PIN-
PACKAGE
PKG
CODE
MAX5875EGK-D
-40°C to +85°C
68 QFN-EP*
G6800-4
MAX5875EGK+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