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aAD9750
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106, U.S.A.Tel: 781/329-4700 World Wide Web Site: http://www.analog.comFax: 781/326-8703 © Analog Devices, Inc., 1999
10-Bit, 125 MSPS High PerformanceTxDAC® D/A Converter
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
150pF+1.20V REF
AVDD ACOMREFLO
ICOMPCURRENTSOURCEARRAY
+5V
SEGMENTEDSWITCHES
LSBSWITCH
REFIOFS ADJ
DVDD
DCOM
CLOCK
+5VRSET
0.1mF
CLOCK
IOUTA
IOUTB
0.1mF
LATCHES
AD9750
SLEEP
DIGITAL DATA INPUTS (DB9–DB0)
FEATURESHigh Performance Member of Pin-Compatible
TxDAC Product Family125 MSPS Update Rate10-Bit ResolutionExcellent Spurious Free Dynamic Range PerformanceSFDR to Nyquist @ 5 MHz Output: 76 dBcDifferential Current Outputs: 2 mA to 20 mAPower Dissipation: 190 mW @ 5 VPower-Down Mode: 20 mW @ 5 VOn-Chip 1.20 V ReferenceCMOS-Compatible +2.7 V to +5.5 V Digital InterfacePackages: 28-Lead SOIC and TSSOPEdge-Triggered Latches
APPLICATIONSWideband Communication Transmit Channel:
Direct IFBasestationsWireless Local LoopDigital Radio Link
Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS)Instrumentation
The AD9750 is manufactured on an advanced CMOS process.A segmented current source architecture is combined with aproprietary switching technique to reduce spurious componentsand enhance dynamic performance. Edge-triggered input latchesand a 1.2 V temperature compensated bandgap reference havebeen integrated to provide a complete monolithic DAC solution.The digital inputs support +2.7 V and +5 V CMOS logic families.
TxDAC is a registered trademark of Analog Devices, Inc.*Protected by U.S. Patents Numbers 5450084, 5568145, 5689257, 5612697 and5703519.
The AD9750 is a current-output DAC with a nominal full-scaleoutput current of 20 mA and > 100 kΩ output impedance.
Differential current outputs are provided to support single-ended or differential applications. Matching between the twocurrent outputs ensures enhanced dynamic performance in adifferential output configuration. The current outputs may betied directly to an output resistor to provide two complemen-tary, single-ended voltage outputs or fed directly into a trans-former. The output voltage compliance range is 1.25 V.
The on-chip reference and control amplifier are configured formaximum accuracy and flexibility. The AD9750 can be drivenby the on-chip reference or by a variety of external referencevoltages. The internal control amplifier, which provides a wide(>10:1) adjustment span, allows the AD9750 full-scale currentto be adjusted over a 2 mA to 20 mA range while maintainingexcellent dynamic performance. Thus, the AD9750 may oper-ate at reduced power levels or be adjusted over a 20 dB range toprovide additional gain ranging capabilities.
The AD9750 is available in 28-lead SOIC and TSSOP packages.It is specified for operation over the industrial temperature range.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS1. The AD9750 is a member of the wideband TxDAC high per-
formance product family that provides an upward or downwardcomponent selection path based on resolution (8 to 14 bits),performance and cost. The entire family of TxDACs is avail-able in industry standard pinouts.
2. Manufactured on a CMOS process, the AD9750 uses aproprietary switching technique that enhances dynamicperformance beyond that previously attainable by higherpower/cost bipolar or BiCMOS devices.
3. On-chip, edge-triggered input CMOS latches interface to+2.7 V to +5 V CMOS logic families. The AD9750 cansupport update rates up to 125 MSPS.
4. A flexible single-supply operating range of +4.5 V to +5.5 V,and a wide full-scale current adjustment span of 2 mA to20 mA, allows the AD9750 to operate at reduced power levels.
5. The current output(s) of the AD9750 can be easily config-ured for various single-ended or differential circuit topologies.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONThe AD9750 is a 10-bit resolution, wideband, second generationmember of the TxDAC series of high performance, low powerCMOS digital-to-analog-converters (DACs). The TxDAC family,which consists of pin compatible 8-, 10-, 12-, and 14-bit DACs,is specifically optimized for the transmit signal path of commu-nication systems. All of the devices share the same interfaceoptions, small outline package and pinout, thus providing an up-ward or downward component selection path based on perfor-mance, resolution and cost. The AD9750 offers exceptional ac anddc performance while supporting update rates up to 125 MSPS.
The AD9750’s flexible single-supply operating range of 4.5 V to5.5 V and low power dissipation are well suited for portable andlow power applications. Its power dissipation can be furtherreduced to a mere 65 mW, without a significant degradation inperformance, by lowering the full-scale current output. Also, apower-down mode reduces the standby power dissipation toapprixmatley 20 mW.
AD9750–SPECIFICATIONS
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DC SPECIFICATIONSParameter Min Typ Max Units
RESOLUTION 10 Bits
DC ACCURACY1
Integral Linearity Error (INL) –1.0 ±0.1 +1.0 LSBDifferential Nonlinearity (DNL) –0.5 ±0.1 +0.5 LSB
ANALOG OUTPUTOffset Error –0.02 +0.02 % of FSRGain Error (Without Internal Reference) –2 ±0.5 +2 % of FSRGain Error (With Internal Reference) –5 ±1.5 +5 % of FSRFull-Scale Output Current2 2.0 20.0 mAOutput Compliance Range –1.0 1.25 VOutput Resistance 100 kΩOutput Capacitance 5 pF
REFERENCE OUTPUTReference Voltage 1.14 1.20 1.26 VReference Output Current3 100 nA
REFERENCE INPUTInput Compliance Range 0.1 1.25 VReference Input Resistance 1 MΩSmall Signal Bandwidth 0.5 MHz
TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENTSOffset Drift 0 ppm of FSR/°CGain Drift (Without Internal Reference) ±50 ppm of FSR/°CGain Drift (With Internal Reference) ±100 ppm of FSR/°CReference Voltage Drift ±50 ppm/°C
POWER SUPPLYSupply Voltages
AVDD 4.5 5.0 5.5 VDVDD 2.7 5.0 5.5 V
Analog Supply Current (IAVDD)4 33 39 mADigital Supply Current (IDVDD)5 5.0 7 mASupply Current Sleep Mode (IAVDD)6 4.0 8 mAPower Dissipation5 (5 V, IOUTFS = 20 mA) 190 230 mWPower Supply Rejection Ratio7—AVDD –0.4 +0.4 % of FSR/VPower Supply Rejection Ratio7—DVDD –0.025 +0.025 % of FSR/V
OPERATING RANGE –40 +85 °CNOTES1Measured at IOUTA, driving a virtual ground.2Nominal full-scale current, IOUTFS, is 32 × the IREF current.3Use an external buffer amplifier to drive any external load.4Requires +5 V supply.5Measured at fCLOCK = 50 MSPS and IOUT = static full scale (20 mA).6Logic level for SLEEP pin must be referenced to AVDD. Min VIH = 3.5 V.7±5% Power supply variation.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
(TMIN to TMAX, AVDD = +5 V, DVDD = +5 V, IOUTFS = 20 mA, unless otherwise noted)
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AD9750
DYNAMIC SPECIFICATIONSParameter Min Typ Max Units
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCEMaximum Output Update Rate (fCLOCK) 125 MSPSOutput Settling Time (tST) (to 0.1%)1 35 nsOutput Propagation Delay (tPD) 1 nsGlitch Impulse 5 pV-sOutput Rise Time (10% to 90%)1 2.5 nsOutput Fall Time (10% to 90%)1 2.5 nsOutput Noise (IOUTFS = 20 mA) 50 pA/√HzOutput Noise (IOUTFS = 2 mA) 30 pA/√Hz
AC LINEARITYSpurious-Free Dynamic Range to Nyquist
fCLOCK = 50 MSPS; fOUT = 1.00 MHz0 dBFS Output
TA = +25°C 71 82 dBcfCLOCK = 50 MSPS; fOUT = 2.51 MHz 79 dBcfCLOCK = 50 MSPS; fOUT = 5.02 MHz 76 dBcfCLOCK = 50 MSPS; fOUT = 20.2 MHz 60 dBcfCLOCK = 100 MSPS; fOUT = 2.51 MHz 78 dBcfCLOCK = 100 MSPS; fOUT = 5.04 MHz 77 dBcfCLOCK = 100 MSPS; fOUT = 20.2 MHz 69 dBcfCLOCK = 100 MSPS; fOUT = 40.4 MHz 63 dBc
Spurious-Free Dynamic Range within a WindowfCLOCK = 50 MSPS; fOUT = 1.00 MHz 80 87 dBcfCLOCK = 50 MSPS; fOUT = 5.02 MHz; 2 MHz Span 86 dBcfCLOCK = 100 MSPS; fOUT = 5.04 MHz; 4 MHz Span 86 dBc
Total Harmonic DistortionfCLOCK = 50 MSPS; fOUT = 1.00 MHz
TA = +25°C –80 dBcfCLOCK = 50 MHz; fOUT = 2.00 MHz –76 dBcfCLOCK = 100 MHz; fOUT = 2.00 MHz –76 dBc
NOTES1Measured single ended into 50 Ω load.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
(TMIN to TMAX, AVDD = +5 V, DVDD = +5 V, IOUTFS = 20 mA, Differential Transformer Coupled Output,50 V Doubly Terminated, unless otherwise noted)
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DIGITAL SPECIFICATIONSParameter Min Typ Max Units
DIGITAL INPUTSLogic “1” Voltage @ DVDD = +5 V1 3.5 5 VLogic “1” Voltage @ DVDD = +3 V 2.1 3 VLogic “0” Voltage @ DVDD = +5 V1 0 1.3 VLogic “0” Voltage @ DVDD = +3 V 0 0.9 VLogic “1” Current –10 +10 µALogic “0” Current –10 +10 µAInput Capacitance 5 pFInput Setup Time (tS) 2.0 nsInput Hold Time (tH) 1.5 nsLatch Pulsewidth (tLPW) 3.5 ns
NOTES1When DVDD = +5 V, and Logic 1 voltage ≈3.5 V and Logic 0 voltage ≈1.3 V, IVDD can increase by up to 10 mA depending on fCLOCK.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
0.1%
0.1%
tS tH
tLPW
tPD tST
DB0–DB11
CLOCK
IOUTAOR
IOUTB
Figure 1. Timing Diagram
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS*
WithParameter Respect to Min Max Units
AVDD ACOM –0.3 +6.5 VDVDD DCOM –0.3 +6.5 VACOM DCOM –0.3 +0.3 VAVDD DVDD –6.5 +6.5 VCLOCK, SLEEP DCOM –0.3 DVDD + 0.3 VDigital Inputs DCOM –0.3 DVDD + 0.3 VIOUTA, IOUTB ACOM –1.0 AVDD + 0.3 VICOMP ACOM –0.3 AVDD + 0.3 VREFIO, FSADJ ACOM –0.3 AVDD + 0.3 VREFLO ACOM –0.3 +0.3 VJunction Temperature +150 °CStorage Temperature –65 +150 °CLead Temperature
(10 sec) +300 °C
*Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause perma-nent damage to the device. This is a stress rating only; functional operation of thedevice at these or any other conditions above those indicated in the operationalsections of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximumratings for extended periods may effect device reliability.
ORDERING GUIDE
Temperature Package PackageModel Ranges Descriptions Options*
AD9750AR –40°C to +85°C 28-Lead 300 Mil SOIC R-28AD9750ARU –40°C to +85°C 28-Lead TSSOP RU-28AD9750-EB Evaluation Board
*R = Small Outline IC; RU = Thin Shrink Small Outline Package.
THERMAL CHARACTERISTICSThermal Resistance28-Lead 300 Mil SOICθJA = 71.4°C/WθJC = 23°C/W28-Lead TSSOPθJA = 97.9°C/WθJC = 14.0°C/W
(TMIN to TMAX, AVDD = +5 V, DVDD = +5 V, IOUTFS = 20 mA unless otherwise noted)
CAUTIONESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive device. Electrostatic charges as high as 4000 V readilyaccumulate on the human body and test equipment and can discharge without detection.Although the AD9750 features proprietary ESD protection circuitry, permanent damage mayoccur on devices subjected to high energy electrostatic discharges. Therefore, proper ESDprecautions are recommended to avoid performance degradation or loss of functionality.
WARNING!
ESD SENSITIVE DEVICE
AD9750
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PIN CONFIGURATION
14
13
12
11
17
16
15
20
19
18
10
9
8
1
2
3
4
7
6
5
TOP VIEW(Not to Scale)
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
AD9750
NC = NO CONNECT
(MSB) DB9
DB8
DB7
DB6
DB5
DB4
DB3
DB2
DB1
DB0
NC
NC
NC
NC
CLOCK
DVDD
DCOM
NC
AVDD
ICOMP
IOUTA
IOUTB
ACOM
NC
FS ADJ
REFIO
REFLO
SLEEP
PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
Pin No. Name Description
1 DB9 Most Significant Data Bit (MSB).2–9 DB8–DB1 Data Bits 1–8.10 DB0 Least Significant Data Bit (LSB).11–14, 19, 25 NC No Internal Connection.15 SLEEP Power-Down Control Input. Active High. Contains active pull-down circuit, thus may be left unterminated
if not used.16 REFLO Reference Ground when Internal 1.2 V Reference Used. Connect to AVDD to disable internal
reference.17 REFIO Reference Input/Output. Serves as reference input when internal reference disabled (i.e., Tie REFLO
to AVDD). Serves as 1.2 V reference output when internal reference activated (i.e., Tie REFLO toACOM). Requires 0.1 µF capacitor to ACOM when internal reference activated.
18 FS ADJ Full-Scale Current Output Adjust.20 ACOM Analog Common.21 IOUTB Complementary DAC Current Output. Full-scale current when all data bits are 0s.22 IOUTA DAC Current Output. Full-scale current when all data bits are 1s.23 ICOMP Internal Bias Node for Switch Driver Circuitry. Decouple to ACOM with 0.1 µF capacitor.24 AVDD Analog Supply Voltage (+4.5 V to +5.5 V).26 DCOM Digital Common.27 DVDD Digital Supply Voltage (+2.7 V to +5.5 V).28 CLOCK Clock Input. Data latched on positive edge of clock.
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DEFINITIONS OF SPECIFICATIONSLinearity Error (Also Called Integral Nonlinearity or INL)Linearity error is defined as the maximum deviation of theactual analog output from the ideal output, determined by astraight line drawn from zero to full scale.
Differential Nonlinearity (or DNL)DNL is the measure of the variation in analog value, normalizedto full scale, associated with a 1 LSB change in digital input code.
MonotonicityA D/A converter is monotonic if the output either increases orremains constant as the digital input increases.
Offset ErrorThe deviation of the output current from the ideal of zero iscalled offset error. For IOUTA, 0 mA output is expected whenthe inputs are all 0s. For IOUTB, 0 mA output is expectedwhen all inputs are set to 1s.
Gain ErrorThe difference between the actual and ideal output span. Theactual span is determined by the output when all inputs are setto 1s minus the output when all inputs are set to 0s.
Output Compliance RangeThe range of allowable voltage at the output of a current-outputDAC. Operation beyond the maximum compliance limits maycause either output stage saturation or breakdown resulting innonlinear performance.
Temperature DriftTemperature drift is specified as the maximum change from theambient (+25°C) value to the value at either TMIN or TMAX. Foroffset and gain drift, the drift is reported in ppm of full-scalerange (FSR) per degree C. For reference drift, the drift isreported in ppm per degree C.
Power Supply RejectionThe maximum change in the full-scale output as the suppliesare varied from nominal to minimum and maximum specifiedvoltages.
Settling TimeThe time required for the output to reach and remain within aspecified error band about its final value, measured from thestart of the output transition.
Glitch ImpulseAsymmetrical switching times in a DAC give rise to undesiredoutput transients that are quantified by a glitch impulse. It isspecified as the net area of the glitch in pV-s.
Spurious-Free Dynamic RangeThe difference, in dB, between the rms amplitude of the outputsignal and the peak spurious signal over the specified bandwidth.
Total Harmonic DistortionTHD is the ratio of the rms sum of the first six harmoniccomponents to the rms value of the measured input signal. It isexpressed as a percentage or in decibels (dB).
Multitone Power RatioThe spurious-free dynamic range for an output containing mul-tiple carrier tones of equal amplitude. It is measured as thedifference between the rms amplitude of a carrier tone to thepeak spurious signal in the region of a removed tone.
+1.20V REF
AVDD ACOMREFLO
ICOMPPMOSCURRENT SOURCE
ARRAY
+5V
SEGMENTED SWITCHESFOR DB9–DB1
LSBSWITCH
REFIO
FS ADJ
DVDD
DCOM
CLOCK
+5V
RSET2kV
0.1mF
DVDDDCOM
IOUTA
IOUTB
0.1mF
AD9750
SLEEP50V
RETIMEDCLOCK
OUTPUT*
LATCHES
DIGITALDATA
TEKTRONIXAWG-2021
W/OPTION 4
LECROY 9210PULSE GENERATOR
CLOCKOUTPUT
50V 20pF
50V 20pF
100V
TO HP3589ASPECTRUM/NETWORKANALYZER50V INPUT
MINI-CIRCUITST1-1T
* AWG2021 CLOCK RETIMED SUCH THAT DIGITAL DATA TRANSITIONS ON FALLING EDGE OF 50% DUTY CYCLE CLOCK.
150pF
Figure 2. Basic AC Characterization Test Set-Up
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Typical AC Characterization Curves @ +5 V Supplies(AVDD = +5 V, DVDD = +5 V, IOUTFS = 20 mA, 50 V Doubly Terminated Load, Differential Output, TA = +258C, SFDR up to Nyquist, unless otherwise noted)
fOUT – MHz
SF
DR
– d
Bc
90
80
401 10
70
60
50
25MSPS
100MSPS
65MSPS
125MSPS
Figure 3. SFDR vs. fOUT @ 0 dBFS
fOUT – MHz
SF
DR
– d
Bc
90
80
400 10 20 30 40 50
70
60
50
–12dBFS
–6dBFS
0dBFS
Figure 6. SFDR vs. fOUT @ 100 MSPS
AOUT – dBFS
SF
DR
– d
Bc
90
80
–25 –20 –15 –10 –5 0
70
60
50
455kHz/5MSPS
5.91/65MSPS
2.27MHz/25MHz
11.37MHz/125MSPS
Figure 9. Single-Tone SFDR vs. AOUT
@ fOUT = fCLOCK/11
fOUT – MHz
SF
DR
– d
Bc
90
80
400 2 124 6 8 10
70
60
50
–6dBFS
–12dBFS
0dBFS
Figure 4. SFDR vs. fOUT @ 25 MSPS
fOUT – MHz
SF
DR
– d
Bc
90
80
400 10 6020 30 40 50
70
60
50
–12dBFS
–6dBFS
0dBFS
Figure 7. SFDR vs. fOUT @125 MSPS
AOUT – dBc
SF
DR
– d
Bc
90
80
–25 –20 –15 –10 –5 0
70
60
50
1MHz/5MHz
13MHz/65MHz
25MHz/125MHz
5MHz/25MHz
Figure 10. Single-Tone SFDR vs.AOUT @ fOUT = fCLOCK/5
fOUT – MHz
SF
DR
– d
Bc
90
80
400 5 3010 15 20 25
70
60
50
–12dBFS
–6dBFS
0dBFS
Figure 5. SFDR vs. fOUT @ 65 MSPS
fOUT – MHz
SF
DR
– d
Bc
90
80
400 2 4 6 8 10
70
60
50
20mAFS
10mAFS
5mAFS
12
Figure 8. SFDR vs. fOUT and IOUTFS @25 MSPS and 0 dBFS
fCLOCK – MSPS
SN
R –
dB
70
66
500 10 6020 30 40 50
62
58
54
IOUTFS = 20mA
IOUTFS = 5mAIOUTFS = 10mA
Figure 11. SNR vs. fCLOCK and IOUTFS
@ fOUT = 2 MHz and 0 dBFS
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CODE
0.2
0.15
–0.10 1000800
ER
RO
R –
LS
B 0.1
0.05
0
–0.05
200 400 600
Figure 12. Typical INL
fOUT – MHz
AM
PLI
TU
DE
– d
Bm
0
–10
–40
6 208 10 12 14
–20
–30
16 184
–50
–60
–70
–80
–90
–10022 24
fCLOCK = 125MSPSfOUT1 = 13.5MHzfOUT2 = 14.5MHzAMPLITUDE = 0dBF SSDFR = 75dBc
Figure 15. Two-Tone SFDR
CODE
0.08
0.04
–0.120 1000800
ER
RO
R –
LS
B
0
–0.04
–0.08
200 400 600
Figure 13. Typical DNL
fOUT – MHz
–10
–20
–90
0 3020
AM
PLI
TU
DE
– d
Bm
–30
–40
–50
5 10 15
–60
–70
–80
25
fCLOCK = 65MSPSfOUT1 = 6.25MHzfOUT2 = 6.75MHzfOUT3 = 7.25MHzfOUT4 = 7.75MHzAMPLITUDE = 0dBF SSFDR = 70dBc
–100
Figure 16. Four-Tone SFDR
TEMPERATURE – 8C
SF
DR
– d
Bc
90
80
50–40 100–20 0 20 40
70
60
60 80–60
fOUT = 2.5MHz
fOUT = 10MHz
fOUT = 40MHz
Figure 14. SFDR vs. Temperature@ 125 MSPS, 0 dBFS
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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTIONFigure 17 shows a simplified block diagram of the AD9750.The AD9750 consists of a large PMOS current source array thatis capable of providing up to 20 mA of total current. The arrayis divided into 31 equal currents that make up the five mostsignificant bits (MSBs). The next four bits or middle bits consistof 15 equal current sources whose value is 1/16th of an MSBcurrent source. The remaining LSB is a binary weighted frac-tions of the middle-bits current sources. Implementing themiddle and lower bits with current sources, instead of an R-2Rladder, enhances its dynamic performance for multitone or lowamplitude signals and helps maintain the DAC’s high outputimpedance (i.e., >100 kΩ).
All of these current sources are switched to one or the other ofthe two output nodes (i.e., IOUTA or IOUTB) via PMOSdifferential current switches. The switches are based on a newarchitecture that drastically improves distortion performance.This new switch architecture reduces various timing errors andprovides matching complementary drive signals to the inputs ofthe differential current switches.
The analog and digital sections of the AD9750 have separatepower supply inputs (i.e., AVDD and DVDD). The digitalsection, which is capable of operating up to a 125 MSPS clockrate and over a +2.7 V to +5.5 V operating range, consists ofedge-triggered latches and segment decoding logic circuitry.The analog section, which can operate over a +4.5 V to +5.5 Vrange, includes the PMOS current sources, the associated differ-ential switches, a 1.20 V bandgap voltage reference and a refer-ence control amplifier.
The full-scale output current is regulated by the reference con-trol amplifier and can be set from 2 mA to 20 mA via an exter-nal resistor, RSET. The external resistor, in combination withboth the reference control amplifier and voltage reference VREFIO,sets the reference current IREF, which is mirrored over to thesegmented current sources with the proper scaling factor. Thefull-scale current, IOUTFS, is thirty-two times the value of IREF.
DAC TRANSFER FUNCTIONThe AD9750 provides complementary current outputs, IOUTAand IOUTB. IOUTA will provide a near full-scale current output,IOUTFS, when all bits are high (i.e., DAC CODE = 1023) whileIOUTB, the complementary output, provides no current. Thecurrent output appearing at IOUTA and IOUTB is a functionof both the input code and IOUTFS and can be expressed as:
IOUTA = (DAC CODE/1024) × IOUTFS (1)
IOUTB = (1023 – DAC CODE)/1024 × IOUTFS (2)
where DAC CODE = 0 to 1023 (i.e., Decimal Representation).
As mentioned previously, IOUTFS is a function of the referencecurrent IREF, which is nominally set by a reference voltageVREFIO and external resistor RSET. It can be expressed as:
IOUTFS = 32 × IREF (3)
where IREF = VREFIO/RSET (4)
The two current outputs will typically drive a resistive loaddirectly or via a transformer. If dc coupling is required, IOUTAand IOUTB should be directly connected to matching resistiveloads, RLOAD, which are tied to analog common, ACOM. Note,RLOAD may represent the equivalent load resistance seen byIOUTA or IOUTB as would be the case in a doubly terminated50 Ω or 75 Ω cable. The single-ended voltage output appearingat the IOUTA and IOUTB nodes is simply :
VOUTA = IOUTA × RLOAD (5)
VOUTB = IOUTB × RLOAD (6)
Note the full-scale value of VOUTA and VOUTB should not exceedthe specified output compliance range to maintain specifieddistortion and linearity performance.
The differential voltage, VDIFF, appearing across IOUTA andIOUTB is:
VDIFF = (IOUTA – IOUTB) × RLOAD (7)
Substituting the values of IOUTA, IOUTB, and IREF; VDIFF canbe expressed as:
VDIFF = (2 DAC CODE – 1023)/1024 ×(32 RLOAD/RSET) × VREFIO (8)
These last two equations highlight some of the advantages ofoperating the AD9750 differentially. First, the differential op-eration will help cancel common-mode error sources associatedwith IOUTA and IOUTB such as noise, distortion and dc off-sets. Second, the differential code dependent current and subse-quent voltage, VDIFF, is twice the value of the single-endedvoltage output (i.e., VOUTA or VOUTB), thus providing twice thesignal power to the load.
Note, the gain drift temperature performance for a single-ended(VOUTA and VOUTB) or differential output (VDIFF) of the AD9750can be enhanced by selecting temperature tracking resistors forRLOAD and RSET due to their ratiometric relationship as shownin Equation 8.
DIGITAL DATA INPUTS (DB9–DB0)
150pF
+1.20V REF
AVDD ACOMREFLO
ICOMPPMOSCURRENT SOURCE
ARRAY
+5V
SEGMENTED SWITCHESFOR DB9–DB1
LSBSWITCH
REFIO
FS ADJ
DVDD
DCOM
CLOCK
+5V
RSET2kV
0.1mF
IOUTA
IOUTB
0.1mF
AD9750
SLEEPLATCHES
IREF
VREFIO
CLOCK
IOUTB
IOUTA
RLOAD50V
VOUTB
VOUTA
RLOAD50V
VDIFF = VOUTA – VOUTB
Figure 17. Functional Block Diagram
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REFERENCE OPERATIONThe AD9750 contains an internal 1.20 V bandgap referencethat can easily be disabled and overridden by an external refer-ence. REFIO serves as either an input or output depending onwhether the internal or an external reference is selected. IfREFLO is tied to ACOM, as shown in Figure 18, the internalreference is activated and REFIO provides a 1.20 V output. Inthis case, the internal reference must be compensated externallywith a ceramic chip capacitor of 0.1 µF or greater from REFIOto REFLO. Also, REFIO should be buffered with an externalamplifier having an input bias current less than 100 nA if anyadditional loading is required.
150pF
+1.2V REF
AVDDREFLO
CURRENTSOURCEARRAY
+5V
REFIO
FS ADJ
2kV
0.1mF
AD9750
ADDITIONALLOAD
OPTIONALEXTERNAL
REF BUFFER
Figure 18. Internal Reference Configuration
The internal reference can be disabled by connecting REFLO toAVDD. In this case, an external reference may then be appliedto REFIO as shown in Figure 19. The external reference mayprovide either a fixed reference voltage to enhance accuracy anddrift performance or a varying reference voltage for gain control.Note that the 0.1 µF compensation capacitor is not requiredsince the internal reference is disabled, and the high input im-pedance (i.e., 1 MΩ) of REFIO minimizes any loading of theexternal reference.
150pF
+1.2V REF
AVDDREFLO
CURRENTSOURCEARRAY
AVDD
REFIO
FS ADJ
RSET
AD9750
EXTERNALREF
IREF =VREFIO/RSET
AVDD
REFERENCECONTROLAMPLIFIER
VREFIO
Figure 19. External Reference Configuration
REFERENCE CONTROL AMPLIFIERThe AD9750 also contains an internal control amplifier that isused to regulate the DAC’s full-scale output current, IOUTFS.The control amplifier is configured as a V-I converter as shownin Figure 19, such that its current output, IREF, is determined bythe ratio of the VREFIO and an external resistor, RSET, as statedin Equation 4. IREF is copied over to the segmented currentsources with the proper scaling factor to set IOUTFS as stated inEquation 3.
The control amplifier allows a wide (10:1) adjustment span ofIOUTFS over a 2 mA to 20 mA range by setting IREF between62.5 µA and 625 µA. The wide adjustment span of IOUTFS
provides several application benefits. The first benefit relatesdirectly to the power dissipation of the AD9750, which isproportional to IOUTFS (refer to the Power Dissipation section).The second benefit relates to the 20 dB adjustment, which isuseful for system gain control purposes.
The small signal bandwidth of the reference control amplifier isapproximately 0.5 MHz. The output of the control amplifier isinternally compensated via a 150 pF capacitor that limits thecontrol amplifier small-signal bandwidth and reduces itsoutput impedance. Since the –3 dB bandwidth corresponds tothe dominant pole, and hence the time constant, the settlingtime of the control amplifier to a stepped reference input re-sponse can be approximated. In this case, the time constant canbe approximated to be 320 ns.
There are two methods in which IREF can be varied for a fixedRSET. The first method is suitable for a single-supply system inwhich the internal reference is disabled, and the common-modevoltage of REFIO is varied over its compliance range of 1.25 Vto 0.10 V. REFIO can be driven by a single-supply amplifier orDAC, thus allowing IREF to be varied for a fixed RSET. Since theinput impedance of REFIO is approximately 1 MΩ, a simple,low cost R-2R ladder DAC configured in the voltage modetopology may be used to control the gain. This circuit is shownin Figure 20 using the AD7524 and an external 1.2 V reference,the AD1580.
The second method may be used in a dual-supply system inwhich the common-mode voltage of REFIO is fixed and IREF isvaried by an external voltage, VGC, applied to RSET via an ampli-fier. An example of this method is shown in Figure 21, in whichthe internal reference is used to set the common-mode voltageof the control amplifier to 1.20 V. The external voltage, VGC, isreferenced to ACOM and should not exceed 1.2 V. The value ofRSET is such that IREFMAX and IREFMIN do not exceed 62.5 µA
1.2V
150pF
+1.2V REF
AVDDREFLO
CURRENTSOURCEARRAY
AVDD
REFIO
FS ADJ
RSETAD9750
IREF =VREF/RSET
AVDD
VREF
VDDRFB
OUT1
OUT2
AGND
DB7–DB0
AD7524AD1580
0.1V TO 1.2V
Figure 20. Single-Supply Gain Control Circuit
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and 625 µA, respectively. The associated equations in Figure 21can be used to determine the value of RSET.
150pF
+1.2V REF
AVDDREFLO
CURRENTSOURCEARRAY
AVDD
REFIO
FS ADJ
RSET AD9750IREF
VGC
1mF
IREF = (1.2–VGC)/RSETWITH VGC < VREFIO AND 62.5mA # IREF # 625A
Figure 21. Dual-Supply Gain Control Circuit
ANALOG OUTPUTSThe AD9750 produces two complementary current outputs,IOUTA and IOUTB, which may be configured for single-endor differential operation. IOUTA and IOUTB can be convertedinto complementary single-ended voltage outputs, VOUTA andVOUTB, via a load resistor, RLOAD, as described in the DACTransfer Function section by Equations 5 through 8. Thedifferential voltage, VDIFF, existing between VOUTA and VOUTB
can also be converted to a single-ended voltage via a transformeror differential amplifier configuration.
Figure 22 shows the equivalent analog output circuit of theAD9750 consisting of a parallel combination of PMOS differen-tial current switches associated with each segmented currentsource. The output impedance of IOUTA and IOUTB is deter-mined by the equivalent parallel combination of the PMOSswitches and is typically 100 kΩ in parallel with 5 pF. Due tothe nature of a PMOS device, the output impedance is alsoslightly dependent on the output voltage (i.e., VOUTA and VOUTB)and, to a lesser extent, the analog supply voltage, AVDD, andfull-scale current, IOUTFS. Although the output impedance’ssignal dependency can be a source of dc nonlinearity and ac linear-ity (i.e., distortion), its effects can be limited if certain precau-tions are noted.
AVDD
IOUTBIOUTA
RLOAD RLOAD
Figure 22. Equivalent Analog Output
IOUTA and IOUTB also have a negative and positive voltagecompliance range. The negative output compliance range of–1.0 V is set by the breakdown limits of the CMOS process.Operation beyond this maximum limit may result in a break-down of the output stage and affect the reliability of the AD9750.The positive output compliance range is slightly dependent onthe full-scale output current, IOUTFS. It degrades slightly from itsnominal 1.25 V for an IOUTFS = 20 mA to 1.00 V for an IOUTFS =2 mA. Operation beyond the positive compliance range willinduce clipping of the output signal which severely degradesthe AD9750’s linearity and distortion performance.
For applications requiring the optimum dc linearity, IOUTAand/or IOUTB should be maintained at a virtual ground via anI-V op amp configuration. Maintaining IOUTA and/or IOUTBat a virtual ground keeps the output impedance of the AD9750fixed, significantly reducing its effect on linearity. However,it does not necessarily lead to the optimum distortion perfor-mance due to limitations of the I-V op amp. Note that theINL/DNL specifications for the AD9750 are measured inthis manner using IOUTA. In addition, these dc linearityspecifications remain virtually unaffected over the specifiedpower supply range of 4.5 V to 5.5 V.
Operating the AD9750 with reduced voltage output swings atIOUTA and IOUTB in a differential or single-ended outputconfiguration reduces the signal dependency of its outputimpedance thus enhancing distortion performance. Althoughthe voltage compliance range of IOUTA and IOUTB extendsfrom –1.0 V to +1.25 V, optimum distortion performance isachieved when the maximum full-scale signal at IOUTA andIOUTB does not exceed approximately 0.5 V. A properly se-lected transformer with a grounded center-tap will allow theAD9750 to provide the required power and voltage levels todifferent loads while maintaining reduced voltage swings atIOUTA and IOUTB. DC-coupled applications requiring adifferential or single-ended output configuration should sizeRLOAD accordingly. Refer to Applying the AD9750 section forexamples of various output configurations.
The most significant improvement in the AD9750’s distortionand noise performance is realized using a differential outputconfiguration. The common-mode error sources of both IOUTAand IOUTB can be substantially reduced by the common-moderejection of a transformer or differential amplifier. Thesecommon-mode error sources include even-order distortionproducts and noise. The enhancement in distortion performancebecomes more significant as the reconstructed wave-form’sfrequency content increases and/or its amplitude decreases.
The distortion and noise performance of the AD9750 is alsoslightly dependent on the analog and digital supply as well as thefull-scale current setting, IOUTFS. Operating the analog supply at5.0 V ensures maximum headroom for its internal PMOS currentsources and differential switches leading to improved distortionperformance. Although IOUTFS can be set between 2 mA and20 mA, selecting an IOUTFS of 20 mA will provide the best dis-tortion and noise performance also shown in Figure 8. Thenoise performance of the AD9750 is affected by the digital sup-ply (DVDD), output frequency, and increases with increasingclock rate as shown in Figure 11. Operating the AD9750 withlow voltage logic levels between 3 V and 3.3 V will slightly re-duce the amount of on-chip digital noise.
In summary, the AD9750 achieves the optimum distortion andnoise performance under the following conditions:
(1) Differential Operation.(2) Positive voltage swing at IOUTA and IOUTB limited to
+0.5 V.(3) IOUTFS set to 20 mA.(4) Analog Supply (AVDD) set at 5.0 V.(5) Digital Supply (DVDD) set at 3.0 V to 3.3 V with appro-
priate logic levels.
Note that the ac performance of the AD9750 is characterizedunder the above mentioned operating conditions.
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DIGITAL INPUTSThe AD9750’s digital input consists of 10 data input pins and aclock input pin. The 10-bit parallel data inputs follow standardpositive binary coding where DB9 is the most significant bit(MSB) and DB0 is the least significant bit (LSB). IOUTAproduces a full-scale output current when all data bits are atLogic 1. IOUTB produces a complementary output with thefull-scale current split between the two outputs as a function ofthe input code.
The digital interface is implemented using an edge-triggeredmaster slave latch. The DAC output is updated following therising edge of the clock as shown in Figure 1 and is designed tosupport a clock rate as high as 125 MSPS. The clock can beoperated at any duty cycle that meets the specified latch pulse-width. The setup and hold times can also be varied within theclock cycle as long as the specified minimum times are met;although the location of these transition edges may affect digitalfeedthrough and distortion performance. Best performance istypically achieved when the input data transitions on the falling edgeof a 50% duty cycle clock.
The digital inputs are CMOS compatible with logic thresholds,VTHRESHOLD set to approximately half the digital positive supply(DVDD) or
VTHRESHOLD = DVDD/2 (±20%)
The internal digital circuitry of the AD9750 is capable of operatingover a digital supply range of 2.7 V to 5.5 V. As a result, thedigital inputs can also accommodate TTL levels when DVDD isset to accommodate the maximum high level voltage of the TTLdrivers VOH(MAX). A DVDD of 3 V to 3.3 V will typically ensureproper compatibility with most TTL logic families. Figure 23shows the equivalent digital input circuit for the data and clockinputs. The sleep mode input is similar with the exception thatit contains an active pull-down circuit, thus ensuring that theAD9750 remains enabled if this input is left disconnected.
DVDD
DIGITALINPUT
Figure 23. Equivalent Digital Input
Since the AD9750 is capable of being updated up to 125 MSPS,the quality of the clock and data input signals are important inachieving the optimum performance. The drivers of the digitaldata interface circuitry should be specified to meet the minimumsetup and hold times of the AD9750 as well as its required min/max input logic level thresholds. Typically, the selection ofthe slowest logic family that satisfies the above conditions willresult in the lowest data feedthrough and noise.
Digital signal paths should be kept short and run lengthsmatched to avoid propagation delay mismatch. The insertion ofa low value resistor network (i.e., 20 Ω to 100 Ω) between theAD9750 digital inputs and driver outputs may be helpful inreducing any overshooting and ringing at the digital inputs thatcontribute to data feedthrough. For longer run lengths and highdata update rates, strip line techniques with proper termination
resistors should be considered to maintain “clean” digital in-puts. Also, operating the AD9750 with reduced logic swings anda corresponding digital supply (DVDD) will also reduce datafeedthrough.
The external clock driver circuitry should provide the AD9750with a low jitter clock input meeting the min/max logic levelswhile providing fast edges. Fast clock edges will help minimizeany jitter that will manifest itself as phase noise on a recon-structed waveform. Thus, the clock input should be driven bythe fastest logic family suitable for the application.
Note, the clock input could also be driven via a sine wave, which iscentered around the digital threshold (i.e., DVDD/2), and meetsthe min/max logic threshold. This will typically result in a slightdegradation in the phase noise, which becomes more noticeableat higher sampling rates and output frequencies. Also, at highersampling rates, the 20% tolerance of the digital logic thresholdshould be considered since it will affect the effective clock dutycycle and subsequently cut into the required data setup andhold times.
INPUT CLOCK/DATA TIMING RELATIONSHIPSNR in a DAC is dependent on the relationship between theposition of the clock edges and the point in time at which theinput data changes. The AD9750 is positive edge triggered, andso exhibits SNR sensitivity when the data transition is close tothis edge. In general, the goal when applying the AD9750 is tomake the data transitions shortly after the rising edge. Thisbecomes more important as the sample rate increases. Figure 24shows the relationship of SNR to clock placement with differentsample rates and different frequencies out. Note that at thelower sample rates, much more tolerance is allowed in clockplacement, while at higher rates, much more care must be taken.
TIME OF DATA CHANGE RELATIVE TORISING CLOCK EDGE – ns
40–10 15–5 0 5 10
60
56
52
48SN
R –
dB
44
FS = 65MSPS
FS = 125MSPS
Figure 24. SNR vs. Clock Placement 2 fOUT = 10 MHz
SLEEP MODE OPERATIONThe AD9750 has a power-down function which turns off theoutput current and reduces the supply current to less than8.5 mA over the specified supply range of 2.7 V to 5.5 V andtemperature range. This mode can be activated by applying alogic level “1” to the SLEEP pin. This digital input also con-tains an active pull-down circuit that ensures the AD9750 re-mains enabled if this input is left disconnected. The AD9750takes less than 50 ns to power down and approximately 5 µs topower back up.
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POWER DISSIPATIONThe power dissipation, PD, of the AD9750 is dependent onseveral factors which include: (1) AVDD and DVDD, thepower supply voltages; (2) IOUTFS, the full-scale current output;(3) fCLOCK, the update rate; (4) and the reconstructed digitalinput waveform. The power dissipation is directly proportionalto the analog supply current, IAVDD, and the digital supply cur-rent, IDVDD. IAVDD is directly proportional to IOUTFS as shown inFigure 25 and is insensitive to fCLOCK.
Conversely, IDVDD is dependent on both the digital input wave-form, fCLOCK, and digital supply DVDD. Figures 26 and 27show IDVDD as a function of full-scale sine wave output ratios(fOUT/fCLOCK) for various update rates with DVDD = 5 V andDVDD = 3 V, respectively. Note, how IDVDD is reduced by morethan a factor of 2 when DVDD is reduced from 5 V to 3 V.
IOUTFS – mA
35
52 204 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
30
25
20
15
10
I AV
DD
– m
A
Figure 25. IAVDD vs. IOUTFS
RATIO (fCLOCK/fOUT)
18
16
00.01 10.1
I DV
DD
– m
A
8
6
4
2
12
10
14
125MSPS
100MSPS
50MSPS
25MSPS
5MSPS
Figure 26. IDVDD vs. Ratio @ DVDD = 5 V
RATIO (fCLOCK/fOUT)
8
00.01 10.1
I DV
DD
– m
A
6
4
2
125MSPS
100MSPS
50MSPS
25MSPS
5MSPS
Figure 27. IDVDD vs. Ratio @ DVDD = 3 V
APPLYING THE AD9750OUTPUT CONFIGURATIONSThe following sections illustrate some typical output configura-tions for the AD9750. Unless otherwise noted, it is assumedthat IOUTFS is set to a nominal 20 mA. For applications requir-ing the optimum dynamic performance, a differential outputconfiguration is suggested. A differential output configurationmay consist of either an RF transformer or a differential op ampconfiguration. The transformer configuration provides the opti-mum high frequency performance and is recommended for anyapplication allowing for ac coupling. The differential op ampconfiguration is suitable for applications requiring dc coupling, abipolar output, signal gain and/or level shifting.
A single-ended output is suitable for applications requiring aunipolar voltage output. A positive unipolar output voltage willresult if IOUTA and/or IOUTB is connected to an appropri-ately sized load resistor, RLOAD, referred to ACOM. This con-figuration may be more suitable for a single-supply systemrequiring a dc coupled, ground referred output voltage. Alterna-tively, an amplifier could be configured as an I-V converter thusconverting IOUTA or IOUTB into a negative unipolar voltage.This configuration provides the best dc linearity since IOUTAor IOUTB is maintained at a virtual ground. Note, IOUTAprovides slightly better performance than IOUTB.
DIFFERENTIAL COUPLING USING A TRANSFORMERAn RF transformer can be used to perform a differential-to-single-ended signal conversion as shown in Figure 28. Adifferentially coupled transformer output provides the optimumdistortion performance for output signals whose spectral contentlies within the transformer’s passband. An RF transformer suchas the Mini-Circuits T1-1T provides excellent rejection ofcommon-mode distortion (i.e., even-order harmonics) and noiseover a wide frequency range. It also provides electrical isolationand the ability to deliver twice the power to the load. Trans-formers with different impedance ratios may also be used forimpedance matching purposes. Note that the transformerprovides ac coupling only.
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RLOADAD9750
MINI-CIRCUITST1-1T
OPTIONAL RDIFF
IOUTA
IOUTB
Figure 28. Differential Output Using a Transformer
The center tap on the primary side of the transformer must beconnected to ACOM to provide the necessary dc current pathfor both IOUTA and IOUTB. The complementary voltagesappearing at IOUTA and IOUTB (i.e., VOUTA and VOUTB) swingsymmetrically around ACOM and should be maintained withthe specified output compliance range of the AD9750. A differ-ential resistor, RDIFF, may be inserted in applications in whichthe output of the transformer is connected to the load, RLOAD,via a passive reconstruction filter or cable. RDIFF is determinedby the transformer’s impedance ratio and provides the propersource termination which results in a low VSWR. Note thatapproximately half the signal power will be dissipated across RDIFF.
DIFFERENTIAL USING AN OP AMPAn op amp can also be used to perform a differential to single-ended conversion as shown in Figure 29. The AD9750 is con-figured with two equal load resistors, RLOAD, of 25 Ω. Thedifferential voltage developed across IOUTA and IOUTB isconverted to a single-ended signal via the differential op ampconfiguration. An optional capacitor can be installed acrossIOUTA and IOUTB forming a real pole in a low-pass filter.The addition of this capacitor also enhances the op amps distor-tion performance by preventing the DACs high slewing outputfrom overloading the op amp’s input.
AD9750IOUTA
IOUTBCOPT
500V
225V
225V
500V
25V25V
AD8055
Figure 29. DC Differential Coupling Using an Op Amp
The common-mode rejection of this configuration is typicallydetermined by the resistor matching. In this circuit, the differ-ential op amp circuit is configured to provide some additionalsignal gain. The op amp must operate off of a dual supply sinceits output is approximately ±1.0 V. A high speed amplifier suchas the AD8055 or AD8057 capable of preserving the differentialperformance of the AD9750 while meeting other system levelobjectives (i.e., cost, power) should be selected. The op ampsdifferential gain, its gain setting resistor values, and full-scaleoutput swing capabilities should all be considered when opti-mizing this circuit.
The differential circuit shown in Figure 30 provides the neces-sary level-shifting required in a single supply system. In thiscase, AVDD which is the positive analog supply for both theAD9750 and the op amp is also used to level-shift the differ-ential output of the AD9750 to midsupply (i.e., AVDD/2). TheAD8041 is a suitable op amp for this application.
AD9750IOUTA
IOUTBCOPT
500V
225V
225V
1kV25V25V
AD8041
1kVAVDD
Figure 30. Single-Supply DC Differential Coupled Circuit
SINGLE-ENDED UNBUFFERED VOLTAGE OUTPUTFigure 31 shows the AD9750 configured to provide a unipolaroutput range of approximately 0 V to +0.5 V for a doubly termi-nated 50 Ω cable since the nominal full-scale current, IOUTFS, of20 mA flows through the equivalent RLOAD of 25 Ω. In thiscase, RLOAD represents the equivalent load resistance seen byIOUTA or IOUTB. The unused output (IOUTA or IOUTB)can be connected to ACOM directly or via a matching RLOAD.Different values of IOUTFS and RLOAD can be selected as long asthe positive compliance range is adhered to. One additionalconsideration in this mode is the integral nonlinearity (INL) asdiscussed in the ANALOG OUTPUT section of this data sheet.For optimum INL performance, the single-ended, bufferedvoltage output configuration is suggested.
AD9750IOUTA
IOUTB
50V
25V
50V
VOUTA = 0 TO +0.5VIOUTFS = 20mA
Figure 31. 0 V to +0.5 V Unbuffered Voltage Output
SINGLE-ENDED, BUFFERED VOLTAGE OUTPUTCONFIGURATIONFigure 32 shows a buffered single-ended output configuration inwhich the op amp U1 performs an I-V conversion on the AD9750output current. U1 maintains IOUTA (or IOUTB) at a virtualground, thus minimizing the nonlinear output impedance effecton the DAC’s INL performance as discussed in the ANALOGOUTPUT section. Although this single-ended configurationtypically provides the best dc linearity performance, its ac distor-tion performance at higher DAC update rates may be limited byU1’s slewing capabilities. U1 provides a negative unipolar out-put voltage and its full-scale output voltage is simply theproduct of RFB and IOUTFS. The full-scale output should be setwithin U1’s voltage output swing capabilities by scaling IOUTFS
and/or RFB. An improvement in ac distortion performance mayresult with a reduced IOUTFS since the signal current U1 will berequired to sink will be subsequently reduced.
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AD9750IOUTA
IOUTB
COPT
200V
U1 VOUT = IOUTFS 3 RFB
IOUTFS = 10mA
RFB200V
Figure 32. Unipolar Buffered Voltage Output
POWER AND GROUNDING CONSIDERATIONS, POWERSUPPLY REJECTIONMany applications seek high speed and high performance underless than ideal operating conditions. In these circuits, the imple-mentation and construction of the printed circuit board designare as important as the circuit design. To ensure optimum per-formance, proper RF techniques must be used for device selec-tion, placement and routing as well as power supply bypassingand grounding. Figures 39–44 illustrate the recommendedprinted circuit board ground, power and signal plane layoutswhich are implemented on the AD9750 evaluation board.
One factor that can measurably affect system performance is theability of the DAC output to reject dc variations or ac noisesuperimposed on the analog or digital dc power distribution(i.e., AVDD, DVDD). This is referred to as Power SupplyRejection Ratio (PSRR). For dc variations of the power supply,the resulting performance of the DAC directly corresponds to again error associated with the DAC’s full-scale current, IOUTFS.AC noise on the dc supplies is common in applications wherethe power distribution is generated by a switching power supply.Typically, switching power supply noise will occur over thespectrum from tens of kHz to several MHz. PSRR vs. frequencyof the AD9750 AVDD supply, over this frequency range, isgiven in Figure 33.
FREQUENCY – MHz
90
80
600.26 0.5
PS
RR
– d
B
0.75 1.0
70
Figure 33. Power Supply Rejection Ratio of AD9750
Note that the units in Figure 33 are given in units of (amps out)/(volts in). Noise on the analog power supply has the effect ofmodulating the internal switches, and therefore the outputcurrent. The voltage noise on the dc power will be added in anonlinear manner to the desired IOUT. Due to the relatively
different sizes of these switches, PSRR is very code-dependent.This can produce a mixing effect which can modulate low fre-quency power supply noise to higher frequencies. Worst casePSRR for either one of the differential DAC outputs will occurwhen the full-scale current is directed towards that output. As aresult, the PSRR measurement in Figure 33 represents a worstcase condition in which the digital inputs remain static and thefull-scale output current of 20 mA is directed to the DAC out-put being measured.
An example serves to illustrate the effect of supply noise on theanalog supply. Suppose a switching regulator with a switchingfrequency of 250 kHz produces 10 mV rms of noise and, forsimplicity sake (i.e., ignore harmonics), all of this noise is con-centrated at 250 kHz. To calculate how much of this undesirednoise will appear as current noise superimposed on the DAC’sfull-scale current, IOUTFS, one must determine the PSRR in dBusing Figure 33 at 250 kHz. To calculate the PSRR for a givenRLOAD, such that the units of PSRR are converted from A/V toV/V, adjust the curve in Figure 33 by the scaling factor 20 ×Log (RLOAD). For instance, if RLOAD is 50 Ω, the PSRR is re-duced by 34 dB (i.e., PSRR of the DAC at 1 MHz, which is74 dB in Figure 33 becomes 40 dB VOUT/VIN).
Proper grounding and decoupling should be a primary objectivein any high speed, high resolution system. The AD9750 fea-tures separate analog and digital supply and ground pins tooptimize the management of analog and digital ground currentsin a system. In general, AVDD, the analog supply, should bedecoupled to ACOM, the analog common, as close to the chipas physically possible. Similarly, DVDD, the digital supply,should be decoupled to DCOM as close as physically as possible.
For those applications that require a single +5 V or +3 V supplyfor both the analog and digital supply, a clean analog supplymay be generated using the circuit shown in Figure 34. Thecircuit consists of a differential LC filter with separate powersupply and return lines. Lower noise can be attained using lowESR type electrolytic and tantalum capacitors.
100mFELECT.
10-22mFTANT.
0.1mFCER.
TTL/CMOSLOGIC
CIRCUITS
+5V OR +3VPOWER SUPPLY
FERRITEBEADS
AVDD
ACOM
Figure 34. Differential LC Filter for Single +5 V or +3 VApplications
Maintaining low noise on power supplies and ground is criticalto obtaining optimum results from the AD9750. If properlyimplemented, ground planes can perform a host of functions onhigh speed circuit boards: bypassing, shielding, current trans-port, etc. In mixed signal design, the analog and digital portionsof the board should be distinct from each other, with the analogground plane confined to the areas covering the analog signaltraces, and the digital ground plane confined to areas coveringthe digital interconnects.
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All analog ground pins of the DAC, reference and other analogcomponents should be tied directly to the analog ground plane.The two ground planes should be connected by a path 1/8to 1/4 inch wide underneath or within 1/2 inch of the DAC tomaintain optimum performance. Care should be taken to ensurethat the ground plane is uninterrupted over crucial signal paths.On the digital side, this includes the digital input lines runningto the DAC as well as any clock signals. On the analog side, thisincludes the DAC output signal, reference signal and the supplyfeeders.
The use of wide runs or planes in the routing of power lines isalso recommended. This serves the dual role of providing a lowseries impedance power supply to the part, as well as providingsome “free” capacitive decoupling to the appropriate groundplane. It is essential that care be taken in the layout of signal andpower ground interconnects to avoid inducing extraneous volt-age drops in the signal ground paths. It is recommended that allconnections be short, direct and as physically close to the pack-age as possible in order to minimize the sharing of conductionpaths between different currents. When runs exceed an inch inlength, strip line techniques with proper termination resistorshould be considered. The necessity and value of this resistorwill be dependent upon the logic family used.
For a more detailed discussion of the implementation andconstruction of high speed, mixed signal printed circuit boards,refer to Analog Devices’ application notes AN-280 andAN-333.
APPLICATIONSUsing the AD9750 for Quadrature Amplitude Modulation(QAM)QAM is one of the most widely used digital modulation schemes indigital communication systems. This modulation technique canbe found in FDM as well as spreadspectrum (i.e., CDMA)based systems. A QAM signal is a carrier frequency that ismodulated in both amplitude (i.e., AM modulation) and phase(i.e., PM modulation). It can be generated by independentlymodulating two carriers of identical frequency but with a 90°phase difference. This results in an in-phase (I) carrier compo-nent and a quadrature (Q) carrier component at a 90° phaseshift with respect to the I component. The I and Q componentsare then summed to provide a QAM signal at the specifiedcarrier frequency.
A common and traditional implementation of a QAM modu-lator is shown in Figure 35. The modulation is performed in theanalog domain in which two DACs are used to generate thebaseband I and Q components, respectively. Each component isthen typically applied to a Nyquist filter before being applied toa quadrature mixer. The matching Nyquist filters shape andlimit each component’s spectral envelope while minimizingintersymbol interference. The DAC is typically updated at theQAM symbol rate or possibly a multiple of it if an interpolatingfilter precedes the DAC. The use of an interpolating filter typi-cally eases the implementation and complexity of the analogfilter, which can be a significant contributor to mismatches ingain and phase between the two baseband channels. A quadra-ture mixer modulates the I and Q components with in-phaseand quadrature phase carrier frequency and then sums the twooutputs to provide the QAM signal.
AD9750
0
90
AD9750
CARRIERFREQUENCY
12
12
TOMIXER
DSPOR
ASIC
NYQUISTFILTERS
QUADRATUREMODULATOR
S
Figure 35. Typical Analog QAM Architecture
In this implementation, it is much more difficult to maintainproper gain and phase matching between the I and Q channels.The circuit implementation shown in Figure 36 helps improveupon the matching and temperature stability characteristicsbetween the I and Q channels, as well as showing a path for up-conversion using the AD8346 quadrature modulator. Using asingle voltage reference derived from U1 to set the gain for boththe I and Q channels will improve the gain matching and stabil-ity. RCAL can be used to compensate for any mismatch in gainbetween the two channels. This mismatch may be attributed tothe mismatch between RSET1 and RSET2, effective load resistanceof each channel, and/or the voltage offset of the control ampli-fier in each DAC. The differential voltage outputs of U1 andU2 are fed into the respective differential inputs of the AD8346via matching networks.
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It is also possible to generate a QAM signal completely in thedigital domain via a DSP or ASIC, in which case only a singleDAC of sufficient resolution and performance is required toreconstruct the QAM signal. Also available from several vendorsare Digital ASICs which implement other digital modulationschemes such as PSK and FSK. This digital implementation hasthe benefit of generating perfectly matched I and Q componentsin terms of gain and phase, which is essential in maintainingoptimum performance in a communication system. In this imple-mentation, the reconstruction DAC must be operating at asufficiently high clock rate to accommodate the highest specifiedQAM carrier frequency. Figure 37 shows a block diagram ofsuch an implementation using the AD9750.
50VAD9750LPF
50V
TOMIXER
12
COS
12
SIN
12
12I DATA
Q DATA
12CARRIERFREQUENCY
12
STEL-1177NCO
CLOCK
STEL-1130QAM
Figure 37. Digital QAM Architecture
AD9750 EVALUATION BOARDGeneral DescriptionThe AD9750-EB is an evaluation board for the AD9750 10-bitD/A converter. Careful attention to layout and circuit designcombined with a prototyping area allow the user to easily andeffectively evaluate the AD9750 in any application where highresolution, high speed conversion is required.
This board allows the user the flexibility to operate the AD9750 invarious configurations. Possible output configurations includetransformer coupled, resistor terminated, inverting/noninvertingand differential amplifier outputs. The digital inputs are designedto be driven directly from various word generators, with theon-board option to add a resistor network for proper load ter-mination. Provisions are also made to operate the AD9750with either the internal or external reference, or to exercise thepower-down feature.
Refer to the application note AN-420 for a thorough descriptionand operating instructions for the AD9750 evaluation board.
AD9750(“I DAC”)
AD9750(“Q DAC”)
IOUTA
IOUTB
QOUTA
QOUTB
DCOM
FSADJREFIO SLEEP
RSET21.9kV0.1mF
CLK
Q DATAINPUT
I DATAINPUT
DVDD
AVDD
100W
500V
100V
CFILTER
100V
CFILTER
100V
500V
500V
500V500V
500V 500V
634V
0.1mF
+5V
VPBFBBIP
BBIN
BBQP
BBQNAD8346
PHASESPLITTER
LOIP
LOIN
VOUT
500mV p-p WITHVCM=1.2V
NOTE: 500V RESISTOR NETWORK - OHMTEK ORN5000D100V RESISTOR NETWORK - TOMC1603-100D
REFLO
ACOM
REFLOAVDD
REFIO
FSADJRSET12kV
RCAL220V
U1
U2
AVDD
1.82V
LATCHES500V
DAC
DAC
+
LATCHES
Figure 36. Baseband QAM Implementation Using Two AD9750s
AD9750
–18– REV. 0
109
87
65
43
2
1
R4
109
87
65
43
2
1
R7
DV
DD
109
87
65
43
2
1
R3
109
87
65
43
2
1 DV
DD
R6
2 4 6 810 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40
1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39
P1
109
87
65
43
2
1
R5
DV
DD
109
87
65
43
2
1
R1
16 15 14 13 12 11 109
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
C19
C1
C2
C25
C26
C27
C28
C29
16 P
IND
IPR
ES
PK 16 15 14 13 12 11 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
C30
C31
C32
C33
C34
C35
C36
16 P
IND
IPR
ES
PK
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14
28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15
DB
13D
B12
DB
11D
B10
DB
9D
B8
DB
7D
B6
DB
5D
B4
DB
3D
B2
DB
1D
B0
CLO
CK
DV
DD
DC
OM
NC
AV
DD
CO
MP
2IO
UT
AIO
UT
BA
CO
MC
OM
P1
FS
AD
JR
EF
IOR
EF
LOS
LEE
P
U1
AD
975x
AV
DD
CT
1
A1
A
R15
49.9
V
CLK
JP1
AB 3
21
J1T
P1
EX
TC
LK
C7
1mF
C8
0.1m
F
AV
DD
A
C9
0.1m
F
TP
8
2
AV
DD
TP
11
C11
0.1m
F
TP
10T
P9
R16
2kV TP
14
JP4
C10
0.1m
F
OU
T 1
OU
T 2
TP
13
R17
49.9
V
PD
INJ2
AA
AA
VD
D
3JP
2
TP
12
TP
7
AC
610
mF
AV
CC
B6
TP
6
AC
510
mF
AV
EE
B5
TP
19
A
AG
ND
B4 TP
18
TP
5C
410
mF
TP
4
AV
DD
B3
TP
2
DG
ND
B2
C3
10m
F
TP
3
DV
DD
B1
R20
49.9
V
J3
C12
22pF
AA
R14 0
A
4 5 6
13
T1
J7
R38
49.9
V
J4 AA
JP6A
JP6B
A
R13
OP
EN
C13
22pF
C20 0
R12
OP
EN
A
B A
JP7B
B A
JP7A
R10
1kV
B A
JP8
R9
1kV
A B
A
R35
1kV
JP9
R18
1kV
A
37
6
24
AD
8047
C21
0.1m
F
A
C22
1mF
R36
1kV C
230.
1mF
A
C24
1mF
AV
EE
AV
CC
R37
49.9
V
J6 A
37
6
24
12
3
JP5
C15
0.1m
F
A
AV
EE
R46
1kV
C17
0.1m
F
A123
JP3
AB
AV
CC
A
CW
R43
5kV
R45
1kV
C14
1mF
A
R44
50V
EX
TR
EF
INJ5 A
R42
1kV
C16
1mF
A
AV
CC
C18
0.1m
F
U7
62
4A
VIN
VO
UT
GN
D
RE
F43
98
76
54
32
1
R2
10
A
109
87
65
43
2
1 DV
DD
R8
U6
A
AD
8047
OU
T2
OU
T1
U4
Figure 38. Evaluation Board Schematic
AD9750
–19–REV. 0
Figure 39. Silkscreen Layer—Top
Figure 40. Component Side PCB Layout (Layer 1)
AD9750
–20– REV. 0
Figure 41. Ground Plane PCB Layout (Layer 2)
Figure 42. Power Plane PCB Layout (Layer 3)
AD9750
–21–REV. 0
Figure 43. Solder Side PCB Layout (Layer 4)
Figure 44. Silkscreen Layer—Bottom
AD9750
–22– REV. 0
OUTLINE DIMENSIONSDimensions shown in inches and (mm).
28-Lead, 300 Mil SOIC(R-28)
SEATINGPLANE
0.0118 (0.30)0.0040 (0.10)
0.0192 (0.49)0.0138 (0.35)
0.1043 (2.65)0.0926 (2.35)
0.0500(1.27)BSC
0.0125 (0.32)0.0091 (0.23)
0.0500 (1.27)0.0157 (0.40)
8808
0.0291 (0.74)0.0098 (0.25) 3 458
0.7125 (18.10)0.6969 (17.70)
0.4193 (10.65)0.3937 (10.00)
0.2992 (7.60)0.2914 (7.40)
PIN 1
28 15
141
28-Lead TSSOP(RU-28)
28 15
141
0.386 (9.80)0.378 (9.60)
0.25
6 (6
.50)
0.24
6 (6
.25)
0.17
7 (4
.50)
0.16
9 (4
.30)
PIN 1
SEATINGPLANE
0.006 (0.15)0.002 (0.05)
0.0118 (0.30)0.0075 (0.19)
0.0256 (0.65)BSC
0.0433(1.10)MAX
0.0079 (0.20)0.0035 (0.090)
0.028 (0.70)0.020 (0.50)
8808
C33
77–8
–1/9
9P
RIN
TE
D IN
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