General Description

The MAX5012 is a 12-bit, 100Msps digital-to-analog converter (DAC) designed for digital modulation, direct digital synthesis, high-resolution imaging, and arbitrary-waveform-generation applications. This device is pin-for-pin compatible with the AD9712 with significantly improved settling time and glitch-energy performance.

The MAX5012 is an ECL-compatible device. It features a fast 13ns settling time and low 15pV-s glitch impulse energy, which results in excellent spurious-free dynamic range characteristics.

The MAX5012 is available in a 28-pin plastic DIP or PLCC package in the -40°C to +85°C extended-industrial temperature range.

Features

♦ 12-Bit, 100Msps DAC

♦ ECL-Compatible Inputs

♦ Low Power: 600mW

♦ 1/2LSB DNL

♦ 40MHz Multiplying Bandwidth

♦ Extended-Industrial Temperature Range

♦ Superior Performance over AD9712:

   Improved Settling Time: 13ns

   Improved Glitch Energy: 15pV-s

   Master/Slave Latches

Applications

   Fast-Frequency-Hopping Spread-Spectrum Radios

   Direct-Sequence Spread-Spectrum Radios

   Digital RF/IF Modulation

   Microwave and Satellite Modems

   Test and Measurement Instrumentation