The DAC904 is a high-speed, Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) offering a 14-bit resolution option within the family of high-performance converters. Featuring pin compatibility among family members, the DAC908, DAC900, and DAC902 provide a component selection option to an 8-, 10-, and 12-bit resolution, respectively. All models within this family of DACs support update rates in excess of 165MSPS with excellent dynamic performance, and are especially suited to fulfill the demands of a variety of applications.
The advanced segmentation architecture of the DAC904 is optimized to provide a high Spurious-Free Dynamic Range (SFDR) for single-tone, as well as for multi-tone signals— essential when used for the transmit signal path of communication systems.
The DAC904 has a high impedance (200k
) current output with a nominal range of 20mA and an output compliance of up to 1.25V. The differential outputs allow for both a differential or single-ended analog signal interface. The close matching of the current outputs ensures superior dynamic performance in the differential configuration, which can be implemented with a transformer.
Utilizing a small geometry CMOS process, the monolithic DAC904 can be operated on a wide, single-supply range of +2.7V to +5.5V. Its low power consumption allows for use in portable and battery-operated systems. Further optimization can be realized by lowering the output current with the adjustable full-scale option.
For noncontinuous operation of the DAC904, a power-down mode results in only 45mW of standby power.
The DAC904 comes with an integrated 1.24V bandgap reference and edge-triggered input latches, offering a complete converter solution. Both +3V and +5V CMOS logic families can be interfaced to the DAC904.
The reference structure of the DAC904 allows for additional flexibility by utilizing the on-chip reference, or applying an external reference. The full-scale output current can be adjusted over a span of 2-20mA, with one external resistor, while maintaining the specified dynamic performance.
The DAC904 is available in SO-28 and TSSOP-28 packages.
| Type | Title | Date | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| * | Data sheet | DAC904 14-Bit 165-MSPS Digital-to-Analog Converter datasheet (Rev. C) | 29 May 2002 | |
| EVM User's guide | DAC90x Evaluation Module User's Guide | 08 Aug 2017 | ||
| Application note | Wideband Complementary Current Output DAC Single-Ended Interface (Rev. A) | 08 May 2015 | ||
| Application note | High Speed, Digital-to-Analog Converters Basics (Rev. A) | 23 Oct 2012 | ||
| User guide | DEM-DAC90x: Evaluation Fixture for the DAC900, DAC902, DAC904, DAC908 | 27 Sep 2000 |
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| Package | Pins | CAD symbols, footprints & 3D models |
|---|---|---|
| SOIC (DW) | 28 | Ultra Librarian |
| TSSOP (PW) | 28 | Ultra Librarian |
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