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Resolution (Bits) 14 Number of DAC channels 1 Interface type Parallel CMOS Sample/update rate (Msps) 200 Features Low Power Rating Catalog Interpolation 1x Power consumption (typ) (mW) 170 SFDR (dB) 79 Architecture Current Source Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85 Reference type Ext, Int
Resolution (Bits) 14 Number of DAC channels 1 Interface type Parallel CMOS Sample/update rate (Msps) 200 Features Low Power Rating Catalog Interpolation 1x Power consumption (typ) (mW) 170 SFDR (dB) 79 Architecture Current Source Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85 Reference type Ext, Int
SOIC (DW) 28 184.37 mm² 17.9 x 10.3 TSSOP (PW) 28 62.08 mm² 9.7 x 6.4
  • SINGLE +5V OR +3V OPERATION
  • HIGH SFDR: 20MHz Output at 100MSPS: 64dBc
  • LOW GLITCH: 3pV-s
  • LOW POWER: 170mW at +5V
  • INTERNAL REFERENCE:
         Optional Ext. Reference
         Adjustable Full-Scale Range
         Multiplying Option
  • APPLICATIONS
    • COMMUNICATION TRANSMIT CHANNELS
           WLL, Cellular Base Station
           Digital Microwave Links
           Cable Modems
    • WAVEFORM GENERATION
           Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS)
           Arbitrary Waveform Generation (ARB)
    • MEDICAL/ULTRASOUND
    • HIGH-SPEED INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL
    • VIDEO, DIGITAL TV

  • SINGLE +5V OR +3V OPERATION
  • HIGH SFDR: 20MHz Output at 100MSPS: 64dBc
  • LOW GLITCH: 3pV-s
  • LOW POWER: 170mW at +5V
  • INTERNAL REFERENCE:
         Optional Ext. Reference
         Adjustable Full-Scale Range
         Multiplying Option
  • APPLICATIONS
    • COMMUNICATION TRANSMIT CHANNELS
           WLL, Cellular Base Station
           Digital Microwave Links
           Cable Modems
    • WAVEFORM GENERATION
           Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS)
           Arbitrary Waveform Generation (ARB)
    • MEDICAL/ULTRASOUND
    • HIGH-SPEED INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL
    • VIDEO, DIGITAL TV

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.

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.

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* 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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DAC904EVM — DAC904 14-Bit 165-MSPS Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) Evaluation Module

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DAC904 IBIS Model for 3.3V

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DAC904 IBIS Model for 5V

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MATCHGAIN-CALC — Wideband Comp Current Output DAC to SE Interface: Impr Matching for Gain & Compliance Volt Swing

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SOIC (DW) 28 Ultra Librarian
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