General Description

The MAX5181 is a 10-bit, current-output digital-to-analog converter (DAC) designed for superior performance in signal reconstruction or arbitrary waveform generation applications requiring analog signal reconstruction with low distortion and low-power operation. The MAX5184 provides equal specifications, with on-chip precision resistors for voltage-output operation. The MAX5181/MAX5184 are designed for a 10pVs glitch operation to minimize unwanted spurious signal components at the output. An on-board 1.2V bandgap circuit provides a well-regulated, low-noise reference that can be disabled for external reference operation.

Features

♦ 2.7V to 3.3V Single-Supply Operation

♦ Wide Spurious-Free Dynamic Range: 70dB at fOUT = 2.2MHz

♦ Fully Differential Output

♦ Low-Current Standby or Full Shutdown Modes

♦ Internal 1.2V, Low-Noise Bandgap Reference

♦ Small 24-Pin QSOP and Thin QFN Packages

Applications

    Signal Reconstruction

    Arbitrary Waveform Generators (AWGs)

    Direct Digital Synthesis

    Imaging Applications