DAC250Y BURR-BROWN [Burr-Brown Corporation], DAC250Y Datasheet - Page 10

• Manufacturer Part Number: DAC250Y
• Description: Dual, 12-Bit, 125MSPS DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG CONVERTER
• Manufacturer: BURR-BROWN [Burr-Brown Corporation]

The value of the load resistance is limited by the output
compliance specification of the DAC2902. To maintain
specified linearity performance, the voltage for I
I
range.
The two single-ended output voltages can be combined to
find the total differential output swing:
ANALOG OUTPUTS
The DAC2902 provides two complementary current out-
puts, I
output stage representing the differential topology is shown
in Figure 2. The output impedance of I
from the parallel combination of the differential switches,
along with the current sources and associated parasitic
capacitances.
FIGURE 2. Equivalent Analog Output.
The signal voltage swing that may develop at the two
outputs, I
compliance. The negative limit of –1V is given by the
breakdown voltage of the CMOS process, and exceeding it
will compromise the reliability of the DAC2902, or even
cause permanent damage. With the full-scale output set to
20mA, the positive compliance equals 1.25V, operating with
an analog supply of +V
range decreases to about 1V for a selected output current of
I
of DAC2902 does not exceed the compliance range to avoid
degradation of the distortion performance and integral lin-
earity.
Best distortion performance is typically achieved with the
maximum full-scale output signal limited to approximately
0.5Vp-p. This is the case for a 50
and a 20mA full-scale output current. A variety of loads can
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V
OUT
OUTFS
OUTDIFF
should not exceed the maximum allowable compliance
OUT
= 2mA. Care should be taken that the configuration
OUT
V
and I
OUT
and I
– V
OUT
OUT
OUT
. The simplified circuit of the analog
, is limited by a negative and positive
(2 Code– 4095 )
A
= 5V. Note that the compliance
4096
doubly-terminated load
OUT
I
I
OUT
OUTFS
R
+V
and I
L
A
DAC2902
OUT
R
I
OUT
R
OUT
LOAD
L
results
and
(7)
be adapted to the output of the DAC2902 by selecting a
suitable transformer while maintaining optimum voltage
levels at I
output configuration in combination with a transformer will
be instrumental for achieving excellent distortion perfor-
mance. Common-mode errors, such as even-order harmon-
ics or noise, can be substantially reduced. This is particularly
the case with high output frequencies.
For those applications requiring the optimum distortion and
noise performance, it is recommended to select a full-scale
output of 20mA. A lower full-scale range down to 2mA may
be considered for applications that require a low power
consumption, but can tolerate a slightly reduced perfor-
mance level.
OUTPUT CONFIGURATIONS
The current outputs of the DAC2902 allow for a variety of
configurations, some of which are illustrated in Table I. As
mentioned previously, utilizing the converter’s differential
outputs will yield the best dynamic performance. Such a
differential output circuit may consist of an RF transformer
or a differential amplifier configuration. The transformer
configuration is ideal for most applications with ac coupling,
while op amps will be suitable for a DC-coupled configura-
tion.
TABLE I. Input Coding Versus Analog Output Current.
The single-ended configuration may be considered for appli-
cations requiring a unipolar output voltage. Connecting a
resistor from either one of the outputs to ground will convert
the output current into a ground-referenced voltage signal.
To improve on the DC linearity by maintaining a virtual
ground, an I-to-V or op-amp configuration may be consid-
ered.
DIFFERENTIAL WITH TRANSFORMER
Using an RF transformer provides a convenient way of convert-
ing the differential output signal into a single-ended signal
while achieving excellent dynamic performance (see Figure 3).
The appropriate transformer should be carefully selected based
on the output frequency spectrum and impedance requirements.
The differential transformer configuration has the benefit of
significantly reducing common-mode signals, thus improving
the dynamic performance over a wide range of frequencies.
Furthermore, by selecting a suitable impedance ratio (winding
ratio), the transformer can be used to provide optimum imped-
ance matching while controlling the compliance voltage for the
converter outputs. The model shown, ADTT1-1 (by Mini-
Circuits), has a 1:1 ratio and may be used to interface the
DAC2902 to a 50 load. This results in a 25 load for each of
the outputs, I
and inherently isolated because of its magnetic coupling.
INPUT CODE (D11 - D0)
1111 1111 1111
1000 0000 0000
0000 0000 0000
OUT
OUT
and I
and I
OUT
OUT
. Furthermore, using the differential
. The output signals are ac coupled
20mA
10mA
0mA
I
OUT
DAC2902
10mA
20mA
SBAS167A
0mA
I
OUT