Specification	MAX5878EGK+D

Architecture	Current Steering
Data Interface	Parallel
Differential Output	True
INL/DNL (LSB)	2, 3 LSB
Mounting Type	Surface Mount
Number of Bits	16
Operating Temperature [Max]	85 °C
Operating Temperature [Min]	-40 C
Output Type	Current - Unbuffered
Package / Case	68-VFQFN Exposed Pad
Reference Type	Internal, External
Settling Time	14 ns
Supplier Device Package	68-QFN
Supplier Device Package [x]	10
Supplier Device Package [y]	10
Voltage - Supply, Analog [Max]	3.465 V, 1.89 V
Voltage - Supply, Analog [Min]	1.71 V, 3.135 V
Voltage - Supply, Digital [Max]	1.89 V, 3.465 V
Voltage - Supply, Digital [Min]	1.71 V, 3.135 V

MAX5878 Series

16-Bit, 250Msps, High-Dynamic-Performance, Dual DAC with LVDS Inputs

Part	Operating Temperature [Max]	Operating Temperature [Min]	Package / Case	INL/DNL (LSB)	Voltage - Supply, Analog [Max]	Voltage - Supply, Analog [Min]	Reference Type	Output Type	Mounting Type	Data Interface	Settling Time	Number of Bits	Voltage - Supply, Digital [Min]	Voltage - Supply, Digital [Max]	Differential Output	Architecture	Supplier Device Package	Supplier Device Package [y]	Supplier Device Package [x]
Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated MAX5878EGK+D	85 °C	-40 C	68-VFQFN Exposed Pad	2 3 LSB	1.89 V 3.465 V	1.71 V 3.135 V	External Internal	Current - Unbuffered	Surface Mount	Parallel	14 ns	16	1.71 V 3.135 V	1.89 V 3.465 V		Current Steering	68-QFN	10	10
Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated MAX5878EGK+TD	85 °C	-40 C	68-VFQFN Exposed Pad	2 3 LSB	1.89 V 3.465 V	1.71 V 3.135 V	External Internal	Current - Unbuffered	Surface Mount	Parallel	14 ns	16	1.71 V 3.135 V	1.89 V 3.465 V		Current Steering	68-QFN	10	10

Pricing

Prices provided here are for design reference only. For realtime values and availability, please visit the distributors directly

Distributor	Package	Quantity	$

Digikey	N/A	60	$ 49.90
	Tube	1	$ 42.34
		10	$ 32.32
		25	$ 29.75
		100	$ 26.90
		250	$ 26.57

Description

General part information

MAX5878 Series

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-Pto 1VP-Pdifferential 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 external 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 features an interleaved data input that allows a single LVDS bus to support both DACs. The MAX5878 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 theMAX5876andMAX5877data sheets for pin-compatible 12-bit and 14-bit versions of the MAX5878, respectively. Refer to theMAX5875datasheet for a CMOS-compatible version of the MAX5878.See a parametric table of the complete family of pin-compatible 12-/14-/16-bit high-speed DACs.ApplicationsAutomated Test Equipment (ATE)Base Stations: Single-/Multicarrier UMTS, CDMA, GSMCable Modem Termination Systems (CMTS)Communications: Fixed Broadband Wireless Access, Point-to-Point MicrowaveDirect Digital Synthesis (DDS)Instrumentation

Documents

Technical documentation and resources

MAX5878: 16-Bit, 250Msps, High-Dynamic-Performance, Dual DAC with LVDS Inputs Data Sheet (Rev.2)

Data Sheet