The MAX5886 is an advanced, 12-bit, 500Msps digital-to-analog converter (DAC) designed to meet the demanding performance requirements of signal synthesis applications found in wireless base stations and other communications applications.
The MAX5886 is a high‑performance, 12‑bit, current‑steering digital‑to‑analog converter designed for demanding signal‑synthesis applications such as wireless base stations and test equipment. It operates from a single 3.3 V supply and provides differential LVDS‑compatible digital and clock inputs.
Key features include a 500 Msps update rate, 76 dBc spurious‑free dynamic range at 30 MHz, an integrated 1.2 V bandgap reference, and a full‑scale output current range of 2 mA to 20 mA with a differential voltage swing of 0.1‑1 Vpp. The device is supplied in a 68‑pin QFN‑EP package and is rated for an extended industrial temperature range of –40 °C to +85 °C.
| Resolution | 12 bits |
|---|---|
| Output Update Rate | 500 Msps |
| Power Dissipation | 230 mW |
| Full‑Scale Output Current | 2 mA – 20 mA |
| Spurious‑Free Dynamic Range (SFDR) | 76 dBc at f_OUT = 30 MHz |
| Operating Temperature Range | –40 °C to +85 °C |
| Supply Voltage | 3.3 V (3.135 V – 3.465 V) |
| Integrated Reference Voltage | 1.2 V bandgap |
| Differential Output Voltage Swing | 0.1 V – 1 V pp |
The MAX5886 operates from a single 3.3 V supply, with an acceptable range of 3.135 V to 3.465 V.
The device supports an output update rate of up to 500 Msps.
It achieves a SFDR of 76 dBc at an output frequency of 30 MHz.
The DAC is specified for –40 °C to +85 °C operation.