Maxim MAX5851 Dual 8‑Bit 80Msps Current‑Output DAC Datasheet

The MAX5851 is a high-performance dual 8-bit 80Msps digital-to-analog converter (DAC) that supports single-ended and differential modes of operation. It provides ±0.4dB channel gain matching and an on-chip 1.24V bandgap reference. It supports 2.7V to 3.6V power supply.


Maxim MAX5851 Dual 8‑Bit 80Msps Current‑Output DAC Datasheet - cover page
Brand
Maxim
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
Datasheet
Language
English
Pages
18
File format
PDF
File size
1.3 MB
Published
07 May, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
95A840EAB48853932C80625DA01DD742

About this manual

The MAX5851 is a dual‑channel, 8‑bit, 80 Msps digital‑to‑analog converter (DAC) that provides high‑speed current‑output conversion for wideband communication systems. It integrates two DAC cores, a 1.24 V bandgap reference, and supports both single‑ended and differential operation with programmable channel‑gain matching.

The device operates from a single 2.7 V to 3.6 V supply, offers a full‑scale output current of 2 mA to 20 mA, and includes low‑power standby and power‑down modes (down to 1 µA). It is packaged in a 40‑pin thin QFN and is rated for –40 °C to +85 °C operation.

What's inside

  • General Description
  • Applications
  • Electrical Characteristics
  • Absolute Maximum Ratings
  • Pin Description
  • Typical Operating Characteristics
  • Spurious‑Free Dynamic Range
  • Reference Voltage vs. Temperature
  • Timing Characteristics
  • Power Dissipation

Specifications

Resolution8 bits
Maximum Sample Rate80 Msps
Supply Voltage Range2.7 V to 3.6 V
Full‑Scale Output Current2 mA to 20 mA
Output Voltage Compliance-1.0 V to +1.25 V
Power‑Down Current1 µA
Package40‑pin thin QFN (6 mm × 6 mm)
Operating Temperature Range-40 °C to +85 °C

Frequently asked questions

What supply voltage range does the MAX5851 support?

The MAX5851 operates from a single supply voltage between 2.7 V and 3.6 V.

What is the full‑scale output current range of the DAC?

The device can deliver a full‑scale output current from 2 mA up to 20 mA.

How low can the power‑down current go?

In power‑down mode the MAX5851 draws as little as 1 µA.

What package is the MAX5851 available in?

It is available in a 40‑pin thin QFN package with an exposed paddle.

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