General Description
The MAX5181 is a 10-bit, current-output digital-to-ana-
log converter (DAC) designed for superior performance
in signal reconstruction or arbitrary waveform genera-
tion applications requiring analog signal reconstruction
with low distortion and low-power operation. The
MAX5184 provides equal specifications, with on-chip
precision resistors for voltage-output operation. The
MAX5181/MAX5184 are designed for a 10pVs glitch
operation to minimize unwanted spurious signal com-
ponents at the output. An on-board 1.2V bandgap cir-
cuit provides a well-regulated, low-noise reference that
can be disabled for external reference operation.
The devices are designed to provide a high level of sig-
nal integrity for the least amount of power dissipation.
They operate from a single 2.7V to 3.3V supply.
Additionally, these DACs have three modes of opera-
tion: normal, low-power standby, and full shutdown,
which provides the lowest possible power dissipation
with a 1µA (max) shutdown current. A fast wake-up time
(0.5µs) from standby mode to full DAC operation facili-
tates power conservation by activating the DAC only
when required.
The MAX5181/MAX5184 are available in 24-pin QSOP
packages and are specified for the extended (-40°C to
+85°C) temperature range. Additionally, the MAX5184
is also available in a 24-pin TQFN with exposed pad
(EP) and is specified for the extended (-40°C to +85°C)
temperature range. For lower resolution, 8-bit versions,
refer to the MAX5187/MAX5190 data sheet.
Applications
Signal Reconstruction
Arbitrary Waveform Generators (AWGs)
Direct Digital Synthesis
Imaging Applications
Features
o 2.7V to 3.3V Single-Supply Operation
o Wide Spurious-Free Dynamic Range:
70dB at f
OUT
= 2.2MHz
o Fully Differential Output
o Low-Current Standby or Full Shutdown Modes
o Internal 1.2V, Low-Noise Bandgap Reference
o Small 24-Pin QSOP and Thin QFN Packages
10-Bit, 40MHz, Current/Voltage-Output DACs
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24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
REFO
REFR
DGND
DV
DD
AGND
OUTN
OUTP
CREF
TOP VIEW
D9
D8
D7
D6CS
PD
DACEN
AV
DD
16
15
14
13
9
10
11
12
D5
D4
D3
D2D1
D0
REN
CLK
QSOP
MAX5181
MAX5184
+
19-1579; Rev 5; 8/10
Pin Configurations
Ordering Information
MAX5181/MAX5184
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at 1-888-629-4642,
or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
PART TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
MAX5181BEEG+ -40°C to +85°C 24 QSOP
MAX5184BEEG+ -40°C to +85°C 24 QSOP
MAX5184ETG+ -40°C to +85°C 24 TQFN-EP*
MAX5184ETG/V+ -40°C to +85°C 24 TQFN-EP*
*
EP = Exposed pad.
+
Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
/V denotes an automotive qualified part.
Pin Configurations continued at end of data sheet.
MAX5181/MAX5184
10-Bit, 40MHz, Current/Voltage-Output DACs
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(AV
DD
= DV
DD
= 3V, V
AGND
= V
DGND
= 0V, f
CLK
= 40MHz, I
FS
= 1mA, 400Ω differential output, C
L
= 5pF, T
A
= T
MIN
to T
MAX
, unless
otherwise noted. Typical values are at T
A
= +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.
AV
DD
, DV
DD
to AGND, DGND .................................-0.3V to +6V
Digital Inputs to DGND.............................................-0.3V to +6V
OUTP, OUTN, CREF to AGND .................................-0.3V to +6V
V
REF
to AGND ..........................................................-0.3V to +6V
AGND to DGND.....................................................-0.3V to +0.3V
AV
DD
to DV
DD
.................................................................... ±3.3V
Maximum Current into Any Pin............................................50mA
Continuous Power Dissipation (T
A
= +70°C)
24-Pin QSOP (derate 9.50mW/°C above +70°C) ........762mW
24-Pin TQFN
(derate 20.8mW/°C above +70°C) ............................1667mW
Operating Temperature Range
MAX518_BEEG................................................-40°C to +85°C
MAX5184ETG ..................................................-40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300°C
Soldering Temperature (reflow) .......................................+260°C
PARAMETER SYM B O L CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
STATIC PERFORMANCE
Resolution N 10 Bits
Integral Nonlinearity INL -2 ±0.5 +2 LSB
Differential Nonlinearity DNL Guaranteed monotonic -1 ±0.5 1 LSB
MAX5181 -2 +2
Zero-Scale Error
MAX5184 -8 +8
LSB
Full-Scale Error (Note 1) -40 ±15 +40 LSB
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE
Output Settling Time To ±0.5LSB error band 25 ns
Glitch Impulse 10 pVs
f
CLK
= 40MHz, f
OUT
= 500kHz 72
Spurious-Free
Dynamic Range to
Nyquist
SFDR
f
CLK
= 40MHz,
f
OUT
= 2.2MHz, T
A
= +25°C
57 70
dBc
f
CLK
= 40MHz, f
OUT
= 500kHz -70
MAX518_BEEG
f
CLK
= 40MHz,
f
OUT
= 2.2MHz, T
A
= +25°C
-68 -63
Total Harmonic Distortion to
Nyquist
THD
MAX5184ETG
f
CLK
= 40MHz,
f
OUT
= 2.2MHz, T
A
= +25°C
-68 -57
dBc
f
CLK
= 40MHz, f
OUT
= 500kHz 61
MAX518_BEEG
f
CLK
= 40MHz,
f
OUT
= 2.2MHz, T
A
= +25°C
56 59
Signal-to-Noise Ratio to
Nyquist
SNR
MAX5184ETG f
CLK
= 40MHz, f
OUT
= 2.2MHz 59
dB
Clock and Data Feedthrough All 0s to all 1s 50 nVs
Output Noise 10 pA/Hz
ANALOG OUTPUT
Full-Scale Output Voltage V
FS
400 mV
Voltage Compliance of Output -0.3 0.8 V
Output Leakage Current DACEN = 0, MAX5181 only -1 1 µA
MAX5181/MAX5184
10-Bit, 40MHz, Current/Voltage-Output DACs
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(AV
DD
= DV
DD
= 3V, V
AGND
= V
DGND
= 0V, f
CLK
= 40MHz, I
FS
= 1mA, 400Ω differential output, C
L
= 5pF, T
A
= T
MIN
to T
MAX
, unless
otherwise noted. Typical values are at T
A
= +25°C.)
Note 1: Excludes reference and reference resistor (MAX5184) tolerance.
TIMING CHARACTERISTICS
Output Voltage Temperature
Drift
TCV
REF
50 ppm/°C
Reference Supply Rejection 0.5 mV/V
Current Gain (I
FS
/ I
REF
) 8 mA/mA
PARAMETER SYMBOL MIN TYP MAX UNITS
Digital Supply Current I
DVDD
4.2 5.0 mA
Digital Power-Supply Voltage DV
DD
2.7 3.3 V
Analog Supply Current I
AVDD
1.7 4.0 mA
Analog Power-Supply Voltage AV
DD
2.7 3.3 V
Standby Current I
STANDBY
1.0 1.5 mA
Shutdown Current I
SHDN
0.5 1 µA
Digital Input Voltage High V
IH
2 V
Output Voltage Range V
REF
1.12 1.2 1.28 V
Reference Output Drive
Capability
I
REFOUT
10 µA
Digital Input Voltage Low V
IL
0.8 V
Digital Input Current I
IN
±1 µA
Digital Input Capacitance C
IN
10 pF
DAC DATA to CLK Rise Setup
Time
t
DS
10 ns
DAC CLK Rise to DATA Hold
Time
t
DH
0 ns
CS Fall to CLK Rise Time
5 ns
CS Fall to CLK Fall Time
5 ns
DACEN Rise Time to V
OUT
0.5 µs
PD Fall Time to V
OUT
50 µs
Clock Period t
CLK
25 ns
Clock High Time t
CH
10 ns
Clock Low Time t
CL
10 ns
CONDITIONS
PD = 0, DACEN = 1, digital inputs at 0V or DV
DD
V
IN
= 0V or DV
DD
PD = 0, DACEN = 1, digital inputs at 0V or DV
DD
PD = 0, DACEN = 0, digital inputs at 0V or DV
DD
PD = 1, DACEN = X,digital inputs at 0V
or DV
DD
(X = don’t care)
Full-Scale Output Current I
FS
0.5 1 1.5
mAMAX5181 only
DAC External Output Resistor
load
R
L
400
ΩMAX5181 only
REFERENCE
POWER REQUIREMENTS
LOGIC INPUTS AND OUTPUTS
TIMING CHARACTERISTICS

MAX5184BEEG+

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