PDF Data Sheet Rev. C

Dual 10-Bit TxDAC+
with 2 Interpolation Filters
AD9761
®
FEATURES
Complete 10-Bit, 40 MSPS Dual Transmit DAC
Excellent Gain and Offset Matching
Differential Nonlinearity Error: 0.5 LSB
Effective Number of Bits: 9.5
Signal-to-Noise and Distortion Ratio: 59 dB
Spurious-Free Dynamic Range: 71 dB
2 Interpolation Filters
20 MSPS/Channel Data Rate
Single Supply: 3 V to 5.5 V
Low Power Dissipation: 93 mW (3 V Supply @
40 MSPS)
On-Chip Reference
28-Lead SSOP
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
DCOM
SLEEP
DVDD
LATCH
I
DAC DATA
INPUTS
(10 BITS)
LATCH
Q
WRITE INPUT
SELECT INPUT
MUX
CONTROL
CLOCK
2
ACOM
AVDD
I
DAC
IOUTA
IOUTB
REFERENCE
REFLO
FSADJ
REFIO
BIAS
GENERATOR
COMP1
COMP2
COMP3
2
Q
DAC
QOUTA
QOUTB
AD9761
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The AD9761 is a complete dual-channel, high speed, 10-bit
CMOS DAC. The AD9761 has been developed specifically for
use in wide bandwidth communication applications (e.g., spread
spectrum) where digital I and Q information is being processed
during transmit operations. It integrates two 10-bit, 40 MSPS
DACs, dual 2 interpolation filters, a voltage reference, and digital input interface circuitry. The AD9761 supports a 20 MSPS
per channel input data rate that is then interpolated by 2 up to
40 MSPS before simultaneously updating each DAC.
The interleaved I and Q input data stream is presented to the
digital interface circuitry, which consists of I and Q latches as
well as some additional control logic. The data is de-interleaved
back into its original I and Q data. An on-chip state machine
ensures the proper pairing of I and Q data. The data output from
each latch is then processed by a 2 digital interpolation filter
that eases the reconstruction filter requirements. The interpolated output of each filter serves as the input of their respective
10-bit DAC.
The DACs utilize a segmented current source architecture combined with a proprietary switching technique to reduce glitch
energy and to maximize dynamic accuracy. Each DAC provides
differential current output, thus supporting single-ended or differential applications. Both DACs are simultaneously updated
and provide a nominal full-scale current of 10 mA. Also, the
full-scale currents between each DAC are matched to within
0.07 dB (i.e., 0.75%), thus eliminating the need for additional
gain calibration circuitry.
The AD9761 is manufactured on an advanced low cost CMOS
process. It operates from a single supply of 3 V to 5.5 V and
consumes 200 mW of power. To make the AD9761 complete, it
also offers an internal 1.20 V temperature-compensated band gap
reference.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
1. Dual 10-Bit, 40 MSPS DACs
A pair of high performance 40 MSPS DACs optimized for low
distortion performance provide for flexible transmission of I
and Q information.
2. 2 Digital Interpolation Filters
Dual matching FIR interpolation filters with 62.5 dB stopband rejection precede each DAC input, thus reducing the
DACs’ reconstruction filter requirements.
3. Low Power
Complete CMOS dual DAC function operates on a low
200 mW on a single supply from 3 V to 5.5 V. The DAC
full-scale current can be reduced for lower power operation, and a sleep mode is provided for power reduction
during idle periods.
4. On-Chip Voltage Reference
The AD9761 includes a 1.20 V temperature-compensated
band gap voltage reference.
5. Single 10-Bit Digital Input Bus
The AD9761 features a flexible digital interface that allows
each DAC to be addressed in a variety of ways including different update rates.
6. Small Package
The AD9761 offers the complete integrated function in a
compact 28-lead SSOP package.
7. Product Family
The AD9761 Dual Transmit DAC has a pair of Dual Receive
ADC companion products, the AD9281 (8 bits) and AD9201
(10 bits).
REV. C
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AD9761–SPECIFICATIONS
DC SPECIFICATIONS
(TMIN to TMax, AVDD = 5 V, DVDD = 5 V, IOUTFS = 10 mA, unless otherwise noted.)
Parameter
Min
RESOLUTION
Typ
Max
10
Unit
Bits
1
DC ACCURACY
Integral Nonlinearity Error (INL)
TA = 25°C
TMIN to TMAX
Differential Nonlinearity (DNL)
TA = 25°C
TMIN to TMAX
Monotonicity (10-Bit)
ANALOG OUTPUT
Offset Error
Offset Matching between DACs
Gain Error (without Internal Reference)
Gain Error (with Internal Reference)
Gain Matching between DACs
Full-Scale Output Current2
Output Compliance Range
Output Resistance
Output Capacitance
–1.75
–2.75
–0.05
–0.10
–5.5
–5.5
–1.0
–1.0
1.14
REFERENCE INPUT
Input Compliance Range
Reference Input Resistance
0.1
TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENTS
Unipolar Offset Drift
Gain Drift (without Internal Reference)
Gain Drift (with Internal Reference)
Gain Matching Drift (between DACs)
Reference Voltage Drift
OPERATING RANGE
+1.75
+2.75
–1
±0.4
+1.25
–1
±0.5
+1.75
Guaranteed over Rated Specification Temperature Range
REFERENCE OUTPUT
Reference Voltage
Reference Output Current3
POWER SUPPLY
AVDD
Voltage Range
Analog Supply Current (IAVDD)
DVDD
Voltage Range
Digital Supply Current at 5 V (IDVDD)4
Digital Supply Current at 3 V (IDVDD)4
Nominal Power Dissipation5
AVDD and DVDD at 3 V
AVDD and DVDD at 5 V
Power Supply Rejection Ratio (PSRR)–AVDD
Power Supply Rejection Ratio (PSRR)–DVDD
±0.5
±0.7
±0.025
±0.05
±1.0
±1.0
±0.25
10
100
5
1.20
100
1
+0.05
+0.10
+5.5
+5.5
+1.0
+1.25
LSB
LSB
LSB
LSB
% of FSR
% of FSR
% of FSR
% of FSR
% of FSR
mA
V
k
pF
1.26
V
nA
1.25
V
M
0
±50
±140
±25
±50
ppm/°C
ppm/°C
ppm/°C
ppm/°C
ppm/°C
3.0
5.0
26
5.5
29
V
mA
2.7
5.0
15
5
5.5
18
V
mA
mA
–0.25
–0.02
–40
93
200
250
+0.25
+0.02
mW
mW
% of FSR/V
% of FSR/V
+85
°C
NOTES
1Measured at IOUTA and QOUTA, driving a virtual ground.
2Nominal full-scale current, I
OUTFS, is 16 the IREF current.
3Use an external amplifier to drive any external load.
4Measured at f
CLOCK = 40 MSPS and fOUT = 1 MHz.
5Measured as unbuffered voltage output into 50  R
LOAD at IOUTA, IOUTB, QOUTA, and QOUTB; fCLOCK = 40 MSPS and fOUT = 8 MHz.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
–2–
REV. C
AD9761
DYNAMIC SPECIFICATIONS
(TMIN to TMAX, AVDD = 5 V, DVDD = 5 V, IOUTFS = 10 mA, Differential Transformer Coupled Output,
50  Doubly Terminated, unless otherwise noted.)
Parameter
Min
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE
Maximum Output Update Rate
Output Settling Time (tST to 0.025%)
Output Propagation Delay (tPD)
Glitch Impulse
Output Rise Time (10% to 90%)
Output Fall Time (10% to 90%)
40
AC LINEARITY TO NYQUIST
Signal-to-Noise and Distortion (SINAD)
fOUT = 1 MHz; CLOCK = 40 MSPS
Effective Number of Bits (ENOBs)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
fOUT = 1 MHz; CLOCK = 40 MSPS
TA = 25°C
TMIN to TMAX
Spurious-Free Dynamic Range (SFDR)
fOUT = 1 MHz; CLOCK = 40 MSPS; 10 MHz Span
Channel Isolation
fOUT = 8 MHz; CLOCK = 40 MSPS; 10 MHz Span
56
9.0
Typ
Unit
35
55
5
2.5
2.5
MSPS
ns
Input Clock Cycles
pV-s
ns
ns
59
9.5
dB
Bits
–68
–67
59
Max
–58
–53
dB
dB
68
dB
90
dBc
Specifications subject to change without notice.
DIGITAL SPECIFICATIONS
(TMIN to TMAX, AVDD = 5 V, DVDD = 5 V, IOUTFS = 10 mA unless otherwise noted.)
Parameter
DIGITAL INPUTS
Logic 1 Voltage @ DVDD = 5 V
Logic 1 Voltage @ DVDD = 3 V
Logic 0 Voltage @ DVDD = 5 V
Logic 0 Voltage @ DVDD = 3 V
Logic 1 Current
Logic 0 Current
Input Capacitance
Input Setup Time (tS)
Input Hold Time (tH)
CLOCK High
CLOCK Low
Invalid CLOCK/WRITE Window (tCINV)*
Min
Typ
3.5
2.4
5
3
0
0
–10
–10
1
5
3
2
5
5
Max
1.3
0.9
+10
+10
5
*tCINV is an invalid window of 4 ns duration beginning 1 ns after the rising edge of WRITE in which the rising edge of CLOCK must not occur.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
tS
DB9–DB0
DAC
INPUTS
tH
I DATA
Q DATA
SELECT
NOTE: WRITE AND CLOCK CAN BE
TIED TOGETHER. FOR TYPICAL EXAMPLES,
REFER TO DIGITAL INPUTS AND INTERLEAVED
INTERFACE CONSIDERATION SECTION.
WRITE
CLOCK
tCINV
Figure 1. Timing Diagram
REV. C
–3–
Unit
V
V
V
V
µA
µA
pF
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
AD9761
(TMIN to TMAX, AVDD = 2.7 V to 5.5 V, DVDD = 2.7 V to 5.5 V, IOUTFS = 10 mA, unless
otherwise noted.)
DIGITAL FILTER SPECIFICATIONS
Parameter
Min
MAXIMUM INPUT CLOCK RATE (fCLOCK)
40
Typ
Max
Unit
MSPS
DIGITAL FILTER CHARACTERISTICS
Pass Bandwidth1: 0.005 dB
Pass Bandwidth: 0.01 dB
Pass Bandwidth: 0.1 dB
Pass Bandwidth: –3 dB
Linear Phase (FIR Implementation)
Stop-Band Rejection: 0.3 fCLOCK to 0.7 fCLOCK
Group Delay2
Impulse Response Duration3
–40 dB
–60 dB
0.2010
0.2025
0.2105
0.239
fOUT/fCLOCK
fOUT/fCLOCK
fOUT/fCLOCK
fOUT/fCLOCK
–62.5
32
dB
Input Clock Cycles
28
40
Input Clock Cycles
Input Clock Cycles
NOTES
1Excludes SINx/x characteristic of DAC.
2Defined as the number of data clock cycles between impulse input and peak of output response.
355 input clock periods from input to I DAC, 56 to Q DAC. Propagation delay is delay from data input to DAC update.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
0
Table I. Integer Filter Coefficients for 43-Tap Half-Band
FIR Filter
OUTPUT (dBFS)
–20
–40
–60
–80
–100
–120
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
FREQUENCY RESPONSE (DC to fCLOCK/2)
0.5
Figure 2a. FIR Filter Frequency Response
1
0.9
0.8
NORMALIZED OUTPUT
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
Lower Coefficient
Upper Coefficient
Integer Value
H(1)
H(2)
H(3)
H(4)
H(5)
H(6)
H(7)
H(8)
H(9)
H(10)
H(11)
H(12)
H(13)
H(14)
H(15)
H(16)
H(17)
H(18)
H(19)
H(20)
H(21)
H(22)
H(43)
H(42)
H(41)
H(40)
H(39)
H(38)
H(37)
H(36)
H(35)
H(34)
H(33)
H(32)
H(31)
H(30)
H(29)
H(28)
H(27)
H(26)
H(25)
H(24)
H(23)
1
0
–3
0
8
0
–16
0
29
0
–50
0
81
0
–131
0
216
0
–400
0
1264
1998
0
–0.1
–0.2
–0.3
0
5
10
15
20
25
TIME (Samples)
30
35
40
Figure 2b. FIR Filter Impulse Response
–4–
REV. C
AD9761
THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thermal Resistance
ORDERING GUIDE
Package
Description
Model
Package
Option
28-Lead SSOP
qJA = 109°C/W
AD9761ARS
28-Lead Shrink Small Outline (SSOP) RS-28
AD9761ARSRL 28-Lead Shrink Small Outline (SSOP) RS-28
AD9761-EB
Evaluation Board
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS*
Parameter
AVDD
DVDD
ACOM
AVDD
CLOCK, WRITE
SELECT, SLEEP
Digital Inputs
IOUTA, IOUTB
QOUTA, QOUTB
COMP1, COMP2
COMP3
REFIO, FSADJ
REFLO
Junction Temperature
Storage Temperature
Lead Temperature (10 sec)
With
Respect to
Min
Max
Unit
ACOM
DCOM
DCOM
DVDD
DCOM
DCOM
DCOM
ACOM
ACOM
ACOM
ACOM
ACOM
ACOM
–0.3
–0.3
–0.3
–6.5
–0.3
–0.3
–0.3
–1.0
–1.0
–0.3
–0.3
–0.3
–0.3
+6.5
+6.5
+0.3
+6.5
DVDD + 0.3
DVDD + 0.3
DVDD + 0.3
AVDD + 0.3
AVDD + 0.3
AVDD + 0.3
AVDD + 0.3
AVDD + 0.3
+0.3
150
+150
300
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
°C
°C
°C
–65
*Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. This
is a stress rating only; functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions above those indicated in
the operational sections of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum ratings for extended
periods may affect device reliability.
3V TO
5.5V
2.7V TO
5.5V
0.1F
DVDD DCOM
COMP2
LATCH
I
0.1F
AVDD
AVSS COMP1
2x
I
DAC
0.1F
MINI-CIRCUITS
T1-1T
COMP3
IOUTA
TO HP3589A
SPECTRUM/NETWORK
ANALYZER
50 INPUT
100
IOUTB
REFLO
TEKTRONIX
AWG-2021
DIGITAL
DATA
LATCH
Q
SELECT
WRITE
RETIMED
CLOCK
OUTPUT*
LE CROY 9210
PULSE GENERATOR
AD9761
DB9–DB0
CLOCK
OUT MARKER 1
CLOCK
REFIO
2x
FSADJ
Q
DAC
50
20pF
0.1F
RSET
2k
MINI-CIRCUITS
T1-1T
TO HP3589A
SPECTRUM/NETWORK
ANALYZER
50 INPUT
100
QOUTB
MUX
CONTROL
50
20pF
SLEEP
*AWG2021 CLOCK RETIMED SUCH THAT DIGITAL DATA
TRANSITIONS ON FALLING EDGE OF 50% DUTY CYCLE CLOCK.
CAUTION
ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive device. Electrostatic charges as high as 4000 V readily accumulate on
the human body and test equipment and can discharge without detection. Although the AD9761 features
proprietary ESD protection circuitry, permanent damage may occur on devices subjected to high energy
electrostatic discharges. Therefore, proper ESD precautions are recommended to avoid performance
degradation or loss of functionality.
–5–
20pF
QOUTA
Figure 3. Basic AC Characterization Test Setup
REV. C
50
50
20pF
AD9761
PIN CONFIGURATION
28 RESET/SLEEP
(MSB) DB9 1
DB8 2
27 COMP1
DB7 3
26 IOUTA
DB6 4
25 IOUTB
DB5 5
DB4 6
AD9761
24 ACOM
TOP VIEW 23 AVDD
DB3 7 (Not to Scale) 22 COMP2
DB2 8
21 FSADJ
DB1 9
20 REFIO
(LSB) DB0 10
19 REFLO
CLOCK 11
18 QOUTB
WRITE 12
17 QOUTA
SELECT 13
16 COMP3
DVDD 14
15 DCOM
PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
Pin No.
Mnemonic
Description
1
DB9
Most Significant Data Bit (MSB).
2–9
DB8–DB1
Data Bits 1–8.
10
DB0
Least Significant Data Bit (LSB).
11
CLOCK
Clock Input. Both DACs’ outputs updated on positive edge of clock and digital filters read respective
input registers.
12
WRITE
Write Input. DAC input registers latched on positive edge of write.
13
SELECT
Select Input. Select high routes input data to I DAC; select low routes data to Q DAC.
14
DVDD
Digital Supply Voltage (2.7 V to 5.5 V).
15
DCOM
Digital Common.
16
COMP3
Internal Bias Node for Switch Driver Circuitry. Decouple to ACOM with 0.1 µF capacitor.
17
QOUTA
Q DAC Current Output. Full-scale current when all data bits are 1s.
18
QOUTB
Q DAC Complementary Current Output. Full-scale current when all data bits are 0s.
19
REFLO
Reference Ground when Internal 1.2 V Reference Used. Connect to AVDD to disable internal reference.
20
REFIO
Reference Input/Output. Serves as reference input when internal reference disabled. Serves as 1.2 V
reference output when internal reference activated. Requires 0.1 µF capacitor to ACOM when internal
reference activated.
21
FSADJ
Full-Scale Current Output Adjust. Resistance to ACOM sets full-scale output current.
22
COMP2
Bandwidth/Noise Reduction Node. Add 0.1 µF to AVDD for optimum performance.
23
AVDD
Analog Supply Voltage (3 V to 5.5 V).
24
ACOM
Analog Common.
25
IOUTB
I DAC Complementary Current Output. Full-scale current when all data bits are 0s.
26
IOUTA
I DAC Current Output. Full-scale current when all data bits are 1s.
27
COMP1
Internal Bias Node for Switch Driver Circuitry. Decouple to AGND with 0.1 µF capacitor.
28
RESET/SLEEP
Power-Down Control Input if Asserted for Four Clock Cycles or Longer. Reset control input if
asserted for less than four clock cycles. Active high. Connect to DCOM if not used. Refer to RESET/
SLEEP Mode Operation section.
–6–
REV. C
AD9761
DEFINITIONS OF SPECIFICATIONS
Linearity Error
(Also Called Integral Nonlinearity or INL)
Channel Isolation
Channel Isolation is a measure of the level of crosstalk between
channels. It is measured by producing a full-scale 8 MHz signal
output for one channel and measuring the leakage into the other
channel.
Linearity error is defined as the maximum deviation of the
actual analog output from the ideal output, determined by a
straight line drawn from zero to full scale.
Spurious-Free Dynamic Range
The difference, in dB, between the rms amplitude of the output
signal and the peak spurious signal over the specified bandwidth.
Differential Nonlinearity (DNL)
DNL is the measure of the variation in analog value, normalized
to full scale, associated with a 1 LSB change in digital input code.
Total Harmonic Distortion
A D/A converter is monotonic if the output either increases or
remains constant as the digital input increases.
THD is the ratio of the sum of the rms value of the first six
harmonic components to the rms value of the measured output
signal. It is expressed as a percentage or in decibels (dB).
Offset Error
Signal-to-Noise and Distortion (S/N+D, SINAD) Ratio
The deviation of the output current from the ideal of zero is
called offset error. For IOUTA, 0 mA output is expected when
the inputs are all 0s. For IOUTB, 0 mA output is expected when
all inputs are set to 1s.
S/N+D is the ratio of the rms value of the measured output
signal to the rms sum of all other spectral components below the
Nyquist frequency, including harmonics but excluding dc. The
value for S/N+D is expressed in decibels.
Gain Error
Effective Number of Bits (ENOB)
The difference between the actual and ideal output span. The
actual span is determined by the output when all inputs are set to
1s minus the output when all inputs are set to 0s.
For a sine wave, SINAD can be expressed in terms of the number
of bits. Using the following formula,
Output Compliance Range
it is possible to get a measure of performance expressed as N, the
effective number of bits.
Monotonicity
N = (SINAD – 1.76)/6.02
The range of allowable voltage at the output of a current-output
DAC. Operation beyond the maximum compliance limits may
cause either output stage saturation or breakdown, resulting in
nonlinear performance.
Thus, effective number of bits for a device for sine wave inputs
at a given input frequency can be calculated directly from its
measured SINAD.
Temperature Drift
Pass Band
Temperature drift is specified as the maximum change from the
ambient (25°C) value to the value at either TMIN or TMAX. For
offset and gain drift, the drift is reported in ppm of full-scale
range (FSR) per °C. For reference drift, the drift is reported in
ppm per °C.
Frequency band in which any input applied therein
passes unattenuated to the DAC output.
Stop-Band Rejection
The amount of attenuation of a frequency outside the pass band
applied to the DAC, relative to a full-scale signal applied at the
DAC input within the pass band.
Power Supply Rejection
The maximum change in the full-scale output as the supplies
are varied from nominal to minimum and maximum specified
voltages.
Group Delay
Number of input clocks between an impulse applied at
the device input and peak DAC output current.
Settling Time
The time required for the output to reach and remain within a
specified error band about its final value, measured from the start
of the output transition.
Impulse Response
Response of the device to an impulse applied to the input.
Glitch Impulse
Asymmetrical switching times in a DAC give rise to undesired
output transients that are quantified by a glitch impulse. It is
specified as the net area of the glitch in pV-s.
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–7–
AD9761—Typical Performance Characteristics
Typical AC Characterization Curves @ 5 V Supplies
(AVDD = 5 V, DVDD = 5 V, 50  Doubly Terminated Load, TA = 25C, fCLOCK = 40 MSPS, unless otherwise noted, worst of I or Q output
performance shown.)
65
0
10.50
80
9.67
75
–10
–20
DIFF –6dBFS
60
DIFF 0dBFS
S/E 0dBFS
–60
55
–70
–80
S/E 0dBFS
8.84
DIFF –6dBFS
70
S/E –6dBFS
–90
–100
START: 0Hz
DIFF 0dBFS
50
STOP: 40MHz
0
2.0
4.0
6.0
fOUT (MHz)
8.0
8.01
10.0
80
75
65
0
80
SFDR @ 40MSPS
60
70
60
55
50
S/E 0dBFS
0
2.0
SINAD @ 40MSPS
SINAD @ 20MSPS
SINAD @ 10MSPS
40
S/E –6dBFS
4.0
6.0
8.0
35
–30
10.0
SFDR @ 10MSPS
60
55
50
45
55
SFDR @ 20MSPS
65
SFDR @ 10MSPS
dB
dB
DIFF 0dBFS
dB
SFDR @ 20MSPS
65
65
SFDR @ 40MSPS
75
70
DIFF –6dBFS
–25
–20
–15
–10
–5
SINAD @ 40MSPS
SINAD @ 20MSPS
SINAD @ 10MSPS
45
40
35
–30
–0
–25
–20
AOUT (dBFS)
fOUT (MHz)
–5
0
–45
SFDR @ 5mA
–55
75
75
–10
TPC 6. SINAD vs. AOUT (DC to
fDATA/2, Single-Ended Output)
80
SFDR @ 2.5mA
–15
AOUT (dBFS)
TPC 5. SINAD vs. AOUT (DC to
fDATA/2, Differential Output)
TPC 4. Out-of-Band SFDR vs.
fOUT (fDATA/2 to 3/2 fDATA)
80
10.0
TPC 3. SFDR vs. fOUT (DC to fDATA/2)
75
70
5.0
fOUT (MHz)
TPC 2. SINAD (ENOBs) vs.
fOUT (DC to fDATA/2)
TPC 1. Single-Tone SFDR (DC
to 2 fDATA, fCLOCK = 2 fDATA)
50
S/E –6dBFS
dB
–50
ENOB
–40
dB
10dB (Div)
–30
SFDR @ 10mA
70
70
65
0
2
4
6
fOUT (MHz)
SFDR @ 2.5mA
65
SINAD @ 2.5mA
SINAD @ 5mA
SINAD @ 10mA
60
55
dB
dB
SFDR @ 5mA
TPC 7. SINAD/SFDR vs. IOUTFS
(DC to fDATA/2, Differential Output)
55
–75
SINAD @ 2.5mA
60
10
–65
–85
SINAD @ 5mA
8
10dB (Div)
SFDR @ 10mA
–95
SINAD @ 10mA
0
2
4
6
fOUT (MHz)
8
10
TPC 8. SINAD/SFDR vs. IOUTFS
(DC to fDATA/2, Single-Ended Output)
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START: 0Hz
STOP: 20MHz
TPC 9. Wideband SpreadSpectrum Spectral Plot (DC to fDATA)
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Typical AC Characterization Curves @ 3 V Supplies
(AVDD = 3 V, DVDD = 3 V, 50  Doubly Terminated Load, TA = 25C, fCLOCK = 10 MSPS, unless otherwise noted, worst of I or Q output
performance shown.)
65
0
10.50
85
–10
DIFF –6dBFS
DIFF
0dBFS
9.67
75
ENOB
S/E 0dBFS
–40
–50
DIFF –6dBFS
55
–60
–70
S/E –6dBFS
dB
60
–30
80
dB
10dB (Div)
–20
70
8.84
DIFF 0dBFS
65
S/E –6dBFS
S/E 0dBFS
–80
–90
START: 0Hz
50
STOP: 10MHz
0
TPC 10. Single-Tone SFDR (DC to
2 fDATA, fCLOCK = 2 fDATA)
0.5
80
70
dB
dB
dB
S/E –6dBFS
55
50
65
0
0.5
1.0
1.5
fOUT (MHz)
2.0
SINAD @ 40MSPS
SINAD @ 20MSPS
SINAD @ 10MSPS
35
–30
2.5
TPC 13. Out-of-Band SFDR vs.
fOUT (fDATA/2 to 3/2fDATA)
75
75
–25
–20
–15
–10
AOUT (dBFS)
–5
65
SINAD @ 2.5mA
SINAD @ 5mA
SINAD @ 10mA
60
60
–25
–20
–15
–10
AOUT (dBFS)
–5
0
0
–10
–20
10dB (Div)
SFDR @ 5mA
65
SINAD @ 40MSPS
SINAD @ 20MSPS
SINAD @ 10MSPS
TPC 15. SINAD vs. AOUT (DC to
fDATA/2, Single-Ended Output)
SFDR @ 5mA
70
dB
dB
SFDR @ 2.5mA
50
30
–30
0
SFDR @ 10mA
70
SFDR @ 40MSPS
55
35
80
SFDR @ 10mA
2.5
SFDR @ 20MSPS
40
TPC 14. SINAD vs. AOUT (DC to
fDATA/2, Differential Output)
80
2.0
SFDR @ 10MSPS
45
45
40
60
1.0
1.5
fOUT (MHz)
60
SFDR @ 40MSPS
60
DIFF 0dBFS
0.5
65
65
70
75
SFDR @ 10MSPS
70
S/E 0dBFS
0
TPC 12. SFDR vs. fOUT (DC to fDATA/2)
SFDR @ 20MSPS
75
DIFF –6dBFS
60
8.01
2.5
2.0
TPC 11. SINAD (ENOBs) vs. fOUT
(DC to fDATA/2)
80
75
1.0
1.5
fOUT (MHz)
SFDR @ 2.5mA
SINAD @ 2.5mA
SINAD @ 5mA
SINAD @ 10mA
–30
–40
–50
–60
–70
55
0
2
4
6
fOUT (MHz)
8
10
TPC 16. SINAD/SFDR vs. IOUTFS
(DC to fDATA/2, Differential Output)
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55
0
2
4
6
fOUT (MHz)
8
10
TPC 17. SINAD/SFDR vs. IOUTFS
(DC to fDATA/2, Single-Ended Output)
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–80
START: 0Hz
STOP: 10MHz
TPC 18. Narrow-Band SpreadSpectrum Spectral Plot (DC to fDATA)
AD9761
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
Each DAC consists of a large PMOS current source array capable
of providing up to 10 mA of full-scale current, IOUTFS. Each array is
divided into 15 equal currents that make up the four most significant bits (MSBs). The next four bits or middle bits consist of 15
equal current sources whose values are 1/16 of an MSB current
source. The remaining LSBs are binary weighted fractions of
the middle bits’ current sources. All of these current sources are
switched to one of two output nodes (i.e., IOUTA or IOUTB)
via PMOS differential current switches.
Figure 4 shows a simplified block diagram of the AD9761. The
AD9761 is a complete dual-channel, high speed, 10-bit CMOS
DAC capable of operating up to a 40 MHz clock rate. It has
been optimized for the transmit section of wideband communication systems employing I and Q modulation schemes. Excellent
matching characteristics between channels reduce the need for
any external calibration circuitry. Dual matching 2 interpolation filters included in the I and Q data path simplify any post
band-limiting filter requirements. The AD9761 interfaces with a
single 10-bit digital input bus that supports interleaved I and Q
input data.
DCOM
SLEEP
DVDD
CLOCK
LATCH
I
LATCH
Q
WRITE INPUT
IOUTA
IOUTB
REFERENCE
REFLO
FSADJ
REFIO
BIAS
GENERATOR
COMP1
COMP2
COMP3
The I and Q DACs are simultaneously updated on the rising
edge of CLOCK with digital data from their respective 2
digital interpolation filters. The 2 interpolation filters essentially multiply the input data rate of each DAC by a factor of
2, relative to its original input data rate, while simultaneously
reducing the magnitude of the first image associated with the
DAC’s original input data rate. Since the AD9761 supports a
single 10-bit digital bus with interleaved I and Q input data, the
original I and Q input data rate before interpolation is one-half
the CLOCK rate. After interpolation, the data rate into each I
and Q DAC becomes equal to the CLOCK rate.
QOUTA
Q
DAC
2
MUX
CONTROL
AVDD
I
DAC
2
DAC DATA
INPUTS
(10 BITS)
SELECT INPUT
ACOM
The full-scale output current, IOUTFS, of each DAC is regulated
from the same voltage reference and control amplifier, thus
ensuring excellent gain matching and drift characteristics
between DACs. IOUTFS can be set from 1 mA to 10 mA via an
external resistor, RSET. The external resistor in combination
with both the reference control amplifier and voltage reference,
VREFIO, sets the reference current, IREF, which is mirrored over
to the segmented current sources with the proper scaling factor.
IOUTFS is exactly 16 times the value of IREF.
QOUTB
AD9761
Figure 4. Dual DAC Functional Block Diagram
Referring to Figure 4, the AD9761 consists of an analog section and a digital section. The analog section includes matched
I and Q 10-bit DACs, a 1.20 V band gap voltage reference, and
a reference control amplifier. The digital section includes two 2
interpolation filters, segment decoding logic, and some additional
digital input interface circuitry. The analog and digital sections of
the AD9761 have separate power supply inputs (i.e., AVDD and
DVDD) that can operate independently. The digital supply can
operate over a 2.7 V to 5.5 V range, allowing it to accommodate
TTL as well as 3.3 V and 5 V CMOS logic families. The analog
supply must be restricted from 3.0 V to 5.5 V to maintain optimum performance.
The benefits of an interpolation filter are illustrated in Figure 5,
which shows an example of the frequency and time domain representation of a discrete time sine wave signal before and after
it is applied to a digital interpolation filter. Images of the sine
wave signal appear around multiples of the DAC’s input data
rate as predicted by the sampling theory. These undesirable
images will also appear at the output of a reconstruction DAC,
although modified by the DAC’s sin(x)/(x) response. In many
band-limited applications, these images must be suppressed by
an analog filter following the DAC. The complexity of this ana-
TIME DOMAIN
2
1
fCLOCK
fCLOCK
FUNDAMENTAL
1ST
FUNDAMENTAL DIGITAL
FILTER
IMAGE
NEW
1ST IMAGE
DACs
SIN(X)
X
FREQUENCY DOMAIN
fCLOCK
fCLOCK
2
INPUT DATA LATCH
SUPPRESSED
OLD
1ST IMAGE
fCLOCK
fCLOCK
2
2 INTERPOLATION FILTER
2
fCLOCK
fCLOCK
fCLOCK
2
DAC
fCLOCK
2
Figure 5. Time and Frequency Domain Example of Digital Interpolation Filter
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log filter is typically determined by the proximity of the desired
fundamental to the first image and the required amount of image
suppression.
Referring to Figure 5, the “new” first image associated with the
DAC’s higher data rate after interpolation is “pushed” out further relative to the input signal. The “old” first image associated
with the lower DAC data rate before interpolation is suppressed
by the digital filter. As a result, the transition band for the analog
reconstruction filter is increased, thus reducing the complexity
of the analog filter.
The digital interpolation filters for I and Q paths are identical 43-tap half-band symmetric FIR filters. Each filter receives
de-interleaved I or Q data from the digital input interface. The
input CLOCK signal is internally divided by 2 to generate the
filter clock. The filters are implemented with two parallel paths
running at the filter clock rate. The output from each path is
selected on opposite phases of the filter clock, thus producing
interpolated filtered output data at the input clock rate. The
frequency response and impulse response of these filters are
shown in Figures 2a and 2b. Table I lists the idealized filter
coefficients that correspond to the filter’s impulse response.
The digital section of the AD9761 also includes an input interface
section designed to support interleaved I and Q input data from
a single 10-bit bus. This section de-interleaves the I and Q input
data while ensuring its proper pairing for the 2 interpolation
filters. A RESET/SLEEP input serves a dual function by providing
a reset function for this section as well as providing power-down
functionality. Refer to the Digital Inputs and Interleaved Interface
Considerations and RESET/SLEEP Mode Operation sections for
a more detailed discussion.
DAC TRANSFER FUNCTION
Each I and Q DAC provides complementary current output
pins: IOUT(A/B) and QOUT(A/B), respectively. Note that
QOUTA and QOUTB operate identically to IOUTA and
IOUTB. IOUTA will provide a near full-scale current output,
IOUTFS, when all bits are high (i.e., DAC CODE = 1023), while
IOUTB, the complementary output, provides no current. The
current outputs of IOUTA and IOUTB are a function of both
the input code and IOUTFS and can be expressed as
IOUTA = (DAC CODE/ 1024) × IOUTFS
IOUTB = (1023 – DAC CODE ) /1024 × IOUTFS
where:
IOUTA or IOUTB. The single-ended voltage output appearing
at IOUTA and IOUTB pins is simply
VIOUTA = IOUTA × RLOAD
(5)
VIOUTB = IOUTB × RLOAD
(6)
Note that the full-scale value of VIOUTA and VIOUTB should not
exceed the specified output compliance range to maintain specified distortion and linearity performance.
The differential voltage, VIDIFF, appearing across IOUTA and
IOUTB is
VIDIFF = ( IIOUTA – IIOUTB ) × RLOAD
Substituting the values of IIOUTA, IIOUTB, and IREF, VIDIFF can be
expressed as
VIDIFF = {(2 DAC CODE – 1023) /1024)} ×
(16 RLOAD /RSET ) × VREFIO
REFERENCE OPERATION
The AD9761 contains an internal 1.20 V band gap reference that
can be easily disabled and overridden by an external reference.
REFIO serves as either an input or output depending on whether
the internal or an external reference is selected. If REFLO is tied
to ACOM as shown in Figure 6, the internal reference is activated
and REFIO provides a 1.20 V output. In this case, the internal reference must be filtered externally with a ceramic chip capacitor of
0.1 µF or greater from REFIO to REFLO. Also, REFIO should be
buffered with an external amplifier having a low input bias current
(i.e., <1 µA) if any additional loading is required.
0.1F
OPTIONAL EXTERNAL
REF BUFFER FOR
ADDITIONAL LOADS
(1)
REFIO
0.1F
COMPENSATION
CAPACITOR
REQUIRED
As previously mentioned, IOUTFS is a function of the reference
current, IREF, which is nominally set by a reference, VREFIO, and
external resistor, RSET. It can be expressed as
where:
IREF = VREFIO /RSET
(4)
The two current outputs will typically drive a resistive load
directly or via a transformer. If dc coupling is required, IOUTA
and IOUTB should be directly connected to matching resistive
loads, RLOAD, which are tied to analog common, ACOM. Note
that RLOAD represents the equivalent load resistance seen by
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REFLO
+1.2V REF
(2)
(3)
(8)
These last two equations highlight some of the advantages of
operating the AD9761 differentially. First, differential operation will help cancel common-mode error sources associated
with IIOUTA and IIOUTB, such as noise and distortion. Second,
the differential code-dependent current and subsequent voltage, VIDIFF, is twice the value of the single-ended voltage output
(i.e., VIOUTA or VIOUTB), thus providing twice the signal power to
the load.
DAC CODE = 0 to 1023 (i.e., decimal representation).
IOUTFS = 16 × IREF
(7)
RSET
2k
FSADJ
COMP2
AVDD
50pF
CURRENT
SOURCE
ARRAY
AD9761
Figure 6. Internal Reference Configuration
The internal reference can also be disabled by connecting
REFLO to AVDD. In this case, an external reference may then
be applied to REFIO as shown in Figure 7. The external reference
may provide either a fixed reference voltage to enhance accuracy and drift performance or a varying reference voltage for gain
control. Note that the 0.1 µF compensation capacitor is not
required since the internal reference is disabled and the high
input impedance (i.e., 1 M) of REFIO minimizes any loading
of the external reference.
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Depending on the requirements of the application, IREF
can be adjusted by varying either RSET, or, in the external
reference mode, by varying the REFIO voltage. IREF can be
varied for a fixed RSET by disabling the internal reference and
varying the voltage of REFIO over its compliance range of
1.25 V to 0.10 V. REFIO can be driven by a single-supply
amplifier or DAC, thus allowing IREF to be varied for a fixed
RSET. Since the input impedance of REFIO is approximately
1 M, a simple, low cost R-2R ladder DAC configured in
the voltage mode topology may be used to control the gain.
This circuit is shown in Figure 8 using the AD7524 and an
external 1.2 V reference, the AD1580.
AVDD
0.1F
REFLO
COMP2
AVDD
+1.2V REF
REFIO
EXT.
VREF
RSET
IREF =
VREF/RSET
CURRENT
SOURCE
ARRAY
–
FSADJ
AVDD
50pF
+
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Figure 7. External Reference Configuration
ANALOG OUTPUTS
As previously stated, both the I and Q DACs produce two
complementary current outputs that may be configured for
single-ended or differential operation. IIOUTA and IIOUTB can be
converted into complementary single-ended voltage outputs,
VIOUTA and VIOUTB, via a load resistor, RLOAD, as described in
the DAC Transfer Function section by Equations 5 through
8. The differential voltage, VIDIFF, existing between VIOUTA
and VIOUTB, can also be converted to a single-ended voltage
via a transformer or differential amplifier configuration.
REFERENCE CONTROL AMPLIFIER
The AD9761 also contains an internal control amplifier that is
used to simultaneously regulate both DACs’ full-scale output
current, IOUTFS. Since the I and Q IOUTFS are derived from
the same voltage reference and control circuitry, excellent
gain matching is ensured. The control amplifier is configured
as a V-I converter as shown in Figure 7 such that its current
output, IREF, is determined by the ratio of the VREFIO and an
external resistor, RSET, as stated in Equation 4. IREF is copied
over to the segmented current sources with the proper scaling
factor to set IOUTFS as stated in Equation 3.
The control amplifier allows a wide (10:1) adjustment span
of IOUTFS over a 1 mA to 10 mA range by setting IREF between
62.5 µA and 625 µA. The wide adjustment span of IOUTFS
provides several application benefits. The first benefit relates
directly to the power dissipation of the AD9761’s analog
supply, AVDD, which is proportional to IOUTFS (refer to the
Power Dissipation section). The second benefit relates to the
20 dB adjustment span, which may be useful for system gain
control purposes.
Optimum noise and dynamic performance for the AD9761 is
obtained with a 0.1 µF external capacitor installed between
COMP2 and AVDD. The bandwidth of the reference control
amplifier is limited to approximately 5 kHz with a 0.1 µF
capacitor installed. Since the –3 dB bandwidth corresponds
to the dominant pole and therefore its dominant time constant, the settling time of the control amplifier to a stepped
reference input response can be easily determined. Note that
the output of the control amplifier, COMP2, is internally
compensated via a 50 pF capacitor, thus ensuring its stability if no external capacitor is added.
Figure 9 shows an equivalent circuit of the AD9761’s I (or Q)
DAC output. It consists of a parallel array of PMOS current
sources in which each current source is switched to either
IOUTA or IOUTB via a differential PMOS switch. As a result,
the equivalent output impedance of IOUTA and IOUTB
remains quite high (i.e., >100 k and 5 pF).
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AVDD
IOUTA
IOUTB
RLOAD
RLOAD
Figure 9. Equivalent Circuit of the AD9761 DAC Output
IOUTA and IOUTB have a negative and positive voltage
compliance range that must be adhered to achieve optimum
performance. The negative output compliance range of –1 V is
set by the breakdown limits of the CMOS process. Operation
beyond this maximum limit may result in a breakdown of the
output stage.
AVDD
OPTIONAL
BAND LIMITING
CAPACITOR
AVDD
REFLO
1.2V
AD1580
OUT1
RFB
VDD
AD7524
OUT2
VREF
AGND
0.1V TO 1.2V
REFIO
FSADJ
IREF =
VREF/RSET
AVDD
50pF
+1.2V REF
RSET
DB7–DB0
COMP2
–
+
CURRENT
SOURCE
ARRAY
AD9761
Figure 8. Single-Supply Gain Control Circuit
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The positive output compliance range is slightly dependent on
the full-scale output current, IOUTFS. It degrades slightly from
its nominal 1.25 V for an IOUTFS = 10 mA to 1.00 V for an
IOUTFS = 2 mA. Applications requiring the AD9761’s output
(i.e., VOUTA and/or VOUTB) to extend to its output compliance
range should size RLOAD accordingly. Operation beyond this
compliance range will adversely affect the AD9761’s linearity
performance and subsequently degrade its distortion performance. Note that the optimum distortion performance of
the AD9761 is obtained by restricting its output(s) as seen at
IOUT(A/B) and QOUT(A/B) to within ±0.5 V.
DIGITAL INPUTS AND INTERLEAVED INTERFACE
CONSIDERATIONS
The AD9761 digital interface consists of 10 data input pins,
a clock input pin, and three control pins. It is designed to
support a clock rate up to 40 MSPS. The 10-bit parallel
data inputs follow standard positive binary coding, where
DB9 is the most significant bit (MSB) and DB0 is the
least significant bit (LSB). IOUTA (or QOUTA) produces
a full-scale output current when all data bits are at Logic 1.
IOUTB (or QOUTB) produces a complementary output,
with the full-scale current split between the two outputs as a
function of the input code.
I AND Q DATA
I
INPUT
REGISTER
I
FILTER
REGISTER
the AD9761. If SELECT is low around the rising edge
of WRITE, the data is latched into the Q register of the
AD9761. If SELECT is kept in one state while data is
repeatedly writing to the AD9761, the data will be written
into the selected filter register at half the input data rate
since the data is always assumed to be interleaved.
The state machine controls the generation of the divided
clock and thus pairing of I and Q data inputs. After the
AD9761 is reset, the state machine keeps track of the paired
I and Q data. The state transition diagram is shown in Figure 11, in which all states are defined. A transition in state
occurs upon the rising edge of CLOCK and is a function
of the current state as well as status of SELECT, WRITE,
and SLEEP. The state machine is reset on the first rising
CLOCK edge while RESET remains high. Upon RESET
returning low, a state transition will occur on the first rising
edge of CLOCK. The most recent I and Q data samples
are transferred to the correct interpolation filter only upon
entering state FILTER DATA.
Note that it is possible to ensure proper pairing of I and Q data
inputs without issuing RESET high. This may be accomplished
by writing two or more successive Q data inputs followed by
a clock. In this case, the state machine will advance to either
the RESET or FILTER DATA state. The state machine
will advance to the ONE-I state upon writing I data followed
by a clock.
I DATA
I or Q or N
ONE, I
FILTER
DATA
I
Q
N
I
Q
INPUT
REGISTER
Q
INPUT
REGISTER
Q DATA
RESET
I = WRITE AND SELECT FOLLOWED BY A CLOCK
Q = WRITE AND SELECT FOLLOWED BY A CLOCK
N = CLOCK ONLY, NO WRITE
CLOCK
2
CLOCK
SELECT
RESET/SLEEP
STATE
MACHINE
Figure 11. State Transition Diagram of AD9761
Digital Interface
WRITE
Figure 10. Block Diagram of Digital Interface
The AD9761 interfaces with a single 10-bit digital input
bus that supports interleaved I and Q input data. Figure 10
shows a simplified block diagram of the digital interface
circuitry consisting of two banks of edge triggered registers,
two multiplexers, and a state machine. Interleaved I and Q
input data is presented at the DATA input bus, where it is
then latched into the selected I or Q input register on the
rising edge of the WRITE input. The output of these input
registers is transferred in pairs to their respective interpolator filters’ register after each Q write on the rising edge of
the CLOCK input (refer to Timing Diagram in Figure 1).
A state machine ensures the proper pairing of I and Q input
data to the interpolation filter’s inputs.
The SELECT signal at the time of the rising edge of the
WRITE signal determines which input register latches
the input data. If SELECT is high around the rising
edge of WRITE, the data is latched into the I register of
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Q or N
An example helps illustrate the digital timing and control
requirements to ensure proper pairing of I and Q data. In
this example, the AD9761 is assumed to interface with a host
processor on a dedicated data bus and the state machine
is reset by asserting a Logic Level 1 to the RESET/SLEEP
input for a duration of one clock cycle. In the timing diagram
shown in Figure 12, WRITE and CLOCK are tied together
while SELECT is updated at the same instance as DATA.
Since SELECT is high upon RESET returning low, I data is
latched into the I input register on the first rising WRITE.
On the next rising WRITE edge, the Q data is latched into
its input register and the outputs of both input registers are
latched into their respective I and Q filter registers. The
sequence of events is repeated on the next rising WRITE edge
with the new I data being latched into the I input register.
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 AD9761 is capable of
operating over a digital supply range of 2.7 V to 5.5 V. As a
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result, the digital inputs can also accommodate TTL levels
when DVDD is set to accommodate the maximum high
level voltage, VOH(MAX), of the TTL drivers. A DVDD of 3 V
to 3.3 V will typically ensure proper compatibility of most
TTL logic families. Figure 13 shows the equivalent digital
input circuit for the data, sleep, and clock inputs.
The power-up and power-down characteristics of the AD9761
are dependent upon the value of the compensation
capacitor connected to COMP1 and COMP3. With a
nominal value of 0.1 µF, the AD9761 takes less than 5 µs to
power down and approximately 3.25 ms to power back up.
POWER DISSIPATION
The power dissipation of the AD9761 is dependent on several
factors, including
RESET
I0
DATA
Q0
I1
Q1
1. AVDD and DVDD, the power supply voltages.
2. IOUTFS, the full-scale current output.
SELECT
3. fCLOCK, the update rate.
4. The reconstructed digital input waveform.
CLOCK/WRITE
The power dissipation is directly proportional to the analog
supply current, IAVDD, and the digital supply current, IDVDD.
IAVDD is directly proportional to IOUTFS, as shown in Figure 14, and is insensitive to fCLOCK.
Figure 12. Timing Diagram
DVDD
30
DIGITAL
INPUT
25
IAVDD (mA)
20
Figure 13. Equivalent Digital Input
Since the AD9761 is capable of being updated up to 40 MSPS,
the quality of the clock and data input signals are important
in achieving the optimum performance. The drivers of the
digital data interface circuitry should be specified to meet
the minimum setup and hold times of the AD9761 as well
as its required min/max input logic level thresholds. The
external clock driver circuitry should provide the AD9761
with a low jitter clock input meeting the min/max logic
levels while providing fast edges. Fast clock edges will help
minimize any jitter that can manifest itself as phase noise
on a reconstructed waveform.
10
5
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
IOUTFS (mA)
7
8
9
10
Figure 14. IAVDD vs. IOUTFS
Conversely, IDVDD is dependent on both the digital input
waveform, fCLOCK, and digital supply, DVDD. Figures 15
and 16 show IDVDD as a function of a full-scale sine wave
output ratio’s (fOUT/fCLOCK) for various update rates with
DVDD = 5 V and DVDD = 3 V, respectively.
70
40MSPS
60
50
IDVDD (mA)
Digital signal paths should be kept short, and run lengths
matched to avoid propagation delay mismatch. The insertion of a low value resistor network (i.e., 20  to 100 )
between the AD9761 digital inputs and driver outputs
may be helpful in reducing any overshooting and ringing at
the digital inputs, which contributes to data feedthrough.
Operating the AD9761 with reduced logic swings and a
corresponding digital supply (DVDD) will also reduce data
feedthrough.
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RESET/SLEEP MODE OPERATION
The RESET/SLEEP input can be used either to power down
the AD9761 or reset its internal digital interface logic. If the
RESET/SLEEP input is asserted for greater than one clock
cycle but under four clock cycles by applying a Logic 1, the
internal state machine will be reset. If the RESET/SLEEP input
is asserted for four clock cycles or longer, the power-down function of the AD9761 will be initiated. The power-down function
turns off the output current and reduces the supply current to
less than 9 mA over the specified supply range of 3 V to 5.5 V
and temperature range.
40
20MSPS
30
2.5MSPS
20
10MSPS
5MSPS
10
0
0
0.05
0.10
0.15
0.20
RATIO (fOUT/f CLK)
Figure 15. IDVDD vs. Ratio @ DVDD = 5 V
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35
IOUTA
IDVDD (mA)
30
RLOAD
25
IOUTB
OPTIONAL
RDIFF
20
20MSPS
15
2.5MSPS
10
Figure 17. Differential Output Using a Transformer
10MSPS
5MSPS
5
0
0
0.05
0.10
0.15
0.20
RATIO (fOUT/f CLK)
Figure 16. IDVDD vs. Ratio @ DVDD = 3 V
APPLYING THE AD9761
Output Configurations
The following sections illustrate some typical output configurations for the AD9761. Unless otherwise noted, it is assumed
that IOUTFS is set to a nominal 10 mA. For applications requiring the optimum dynamic performance, a differential output
configuration is suggested. A differential output configuration
may consist of either an RF transformer or a differential op amp
configuration. The transformer configuration provides the
optimum high frequency performance and is recommended
for any application allowing for ac coupling. The differential
op amp configuration is suitable for applications requiring dc
coupling, a bipolar output, signal gain, and/or level shifting.
A single-ended output is suitable for applications requiring
a unipolar voltage output. A positive unipolar output voltage
will result if IOUTA and/or IOUTB is connected to an
appropriately sized load resistor, RLOAD, referred to ACOM.
This configuration may be more suitable for a single-supply
system requiring a dc-coupled, ground referred output voltage. Alternatively, an amplifier could be configured as an I-V
converter, thus converting IOUTA or IOUTB into a negative
unipolar voltage. This configuration provides the best dc
linearity since IOUTA or IOUTB is maintained at a virtual
ground.
The center tap on the primary side of the transformer must
be connected to ACOM to provide the necessary dc current
path for both IOUTA and IOUTB. The complementary voltages
appearing at IOUTA and IOUTB (i.e., VOUTA and VOUTB)
swing symmetrically around ACOM and should be maintained
with the specified output compliance range of the AD9761.
A differential resistor, RDIFF, may be inserted in applications
in which the output of the transformer is connected to the
load, RLOAD, via a passive reconstruction filter or cable
requiring double termination. RDIFF is determined by the
transformer’s impedance ratio and provides the proper
source termination, which results in a low VSWR. Note
that approximately half the signal power will be dissipated
across RDIFF.
Differential Coupling Using an Op Amp
An op amp can also be used to perform a differential
to single-ended conversion as shown in Figure 18. The
AD9761 is configured with two equal load resistors, RLOAD,
of 50 . The differential voltage developed across IOUTA
and IOUTB is converted to a single-ended signal via the
differential op amp configuration. An optional capacitor
can be installed across IOUTA and IOUTB forming a real
pole in a low-pass filter. The addition of this capacitor also
enhances the op amp’s distortion performance by preventing the DAC’s high slewing output from overloading the op
amp’s input.
An RF transformer can be used to perform a differentialto-single-ended signal conversion as shown in Figure 17. A
differentially coupled transformer output provides the optimum
distortion performance for output signals whose spectral
content lies within the transformer’s pass band. An RF
transformer such as the Mini-Circuits T1-1T provides
excellent rejection of common-mode distortion (i.e., even-order
harmonics) and noise over a wide frequency range. It also
provides electrical isolation and the ability to deliver twice
the power to the load. Transformers with different impedance
ratios may also be used for impedance matching purposes.
Note that the transformer provides ac coupling only.
500
AD9761
200
IOUTA
AD8042
IOUTB
Differential Coupling Using a Transformer
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MINI-CIRCUITS
T1-1T
40MSPS
COPT
RLOAD
50
200
RLOAD
50
500
Figure 18. DC Differential Coupling Using an Op Amp
The common-mode rejection of this configuration is typically
determined by the resistor matching. In this circuit, the
differential op amp circuit using the AD8042 is configured
to provide some additional signal gain. The op amp must
operate from a dual supply since its output is approximately
±1.0 V. A high speed amplifier capable of preserving the
differential performance of the AD9761 while meeting other
system level objectives (i.e., cost, power) should be selected.
The op amp’s differential gain, gain setting resistor values,
and full-scale output swing capabilities should all be considered when optimizing this circuit.
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The differential circuit shown in Figure 19 provides the necessary level-shifting required in a single-supply system. In this
case, AVDD, which is the positive analog supply for both the
AD9761 and the op amp, is also used to level-shift the differential output of the AD9761 to midsupply (i.e., AVDD/2).
AVDD
QUADRATURE
UPCONVERTER
500*
VIN+
VIN–
AD9761
500
AD9761
500*
500*
500*
50**
50**
IOUTA
200
IOUTA
IOUTB
AD8042
IOUTB
COPT
RLOAD
50
200
RLOAD
50
1k
AVDD
*OHMTEK TO MC-1603-5000D
**OHMTEK TO MC-1603-1000D
1k
Figure 21. Differential, DC-Coupled Output
Configuration with Level-Shifting
Figure 19. Single-Supply DC Differential Coupled
Circuit
POWER AND GROUNDING CONSIDERATIONS
Single-Ended Unbuffered Voltage Output
Figure 20 shows the AD9761 configured to provide a unipolar output range of approximately 0 V to 0.5 V since the
nominal full-scale current, IOUTFS, of 10 mA flows through an
RLOAD of 50 . In the case of a doubly terminated low-pass
filter, RLOAD represents the equivalent load resistance seen by
IOUTA 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
as the positive compliance range is adhered to.
AD9761
IOUTFS = 10mA
IOUTA
VOUT =
0V TO 0.5V
50
IOUTB
50
Figure 20. 0 V to 0.5 V Unbuffered Voltage Output
Differential, DC-Coupled Output Configuration with
Level Shifting
Some applications may require the AD9761 differential outputs
to interface to a single-supply quadrature upconverter.
Although most of these devices provide differential inputs,
its common-mode voltage range does not typically extend
to ground. As a result, the ground-referenced output signals
shown in Figure 20 must be level shifted to within the
specified common-mode range of the single-supply quadrature
upconverter. Figure 21 shows the addition of a resistor pull-up
network that provides the level shifting function. The use
of matched resistor networks will maintain maximum gain
matching and minimum offset performance between the
I and Q channels. Note, the resistor pull-up network will
introduce approximately 6 dB of signal attenuation.
In systems seeking to simultaneously achieve high speed and
high performance, the implementation and construction of
the printed circuit board design is often as important as the
circuit design. Proper RF techniques must be used in device
selection, placement and routing, and supply bypassing and
grounding. The evaluation board for the AD9761, which
uses a 4-layer PC board, serves as a good example for the
previously mentioned considerations. The evaluation board
provides an illustration of the recommended printed circuit
board ground, power, and signal plane layout.
Proper grounding and decoupling should be a primary objective in any high speed, high resolution system. The AD9761
features separate analog and digital supply and ground pins
to optimize the management of analog and digital ground
currents in a system. In general, AVDD, the analog supply,
should be decoupled to ACOM, the analog common, as
close to the chip as physically possible. Similarly, DVDD,
the digital supply should be decoupled as close to DCOM as
physically as possible.
For those applications requiring a single 5 V or 3.3 V supply
for both the analog and digital supply, a clean analog supply
may be generated using the circuit shown in Figure 22.
The circuit consists of a differential LC filter with separate
power supply and return lines. Lower noise can be attained
using low ESR type electrolytic and tantalum capacitors.
AVDD
TTL/CMOS
LOGIC
CIRCUITS
FERRITE
BEADS
+ 100F + 10F–22F
– ELECT. – TANT.
0.1F
CER.
ACOM
5V OR 3V POWER
SUPPLY
Figure 22. Differential LC Filter for Single 5 V or 3 V
Applications
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Maintaining low noise on power supplies and ground is critical
to obtaining optimum results from the AD9761. If properly
implemented, ground planes can perform a host of functions
on high speed circuit boards such as bypassing, shielding,
current transport. In mixed signal design, the analog and
digital portions of the board should be distinct from each
other, with the analog ground plane confined to the areas
covering the analog signal traces and the digital ground plane
confined to areas covering the digital interconnects.
All analog ground pins of the DAC, reference, and other
analog components should be tied directly to the analog
ground plane. The two ground planes should be connected
by a path 1/8 to 1/4 inch wide underneath, or within 1/2 inch
of the DAC to maintain optimum performance. Care should
be taken to ensure that the ground plane is uninterrupted
over crucial signal paths. On the digital side, this includes the
digital input lines running to the DAC as well as any clock
signals. On the analog side, this includes the DAC output
signal, reference signal, and the supply feeders.
The use of wide runs or planes in the routing of power lines
is also recommended. This serves the dual role of providing
a low series impedance power supply to the part, as well as
providing some free capacitive decoupling to the appropriate ground plane. It is essential that care be taken in the
layout of signal and power ground interconnects to avoid
inducing extraneous voltage drops in the signal ground
paths. It is recommended that all connections be short, direct,
and as physically close to the package as possible in order
to minimize the sharing of conduction paths between different currents. When runs exceed an inch in length, strip line
techniques with a proper termination resistor should be
considered. The necessity and value of this resistor will be
dependent upon the logic family used.
For a more detailed discussion of the implementation and
construction of high speed, mixed signal printed circuit
boards, refer to Analog Devices’ Application Notes AN-280
and AN-333.
APPLICATIONS
Using the AD9761 for QAM Modulation
QAM is one of the most widely used digital modulation
schemes in digital communication systems. This modulation
technique can be found in both FDM as well as spread
spectrum (i.e., CDMA) based systems. A QAM signal is a
carrier frequency that is modulated both in amplitude (i.e.,
AM modulation) and in phase (i.e., PM modulation). It can
be generated by independently modulating two carriers of
identical frequency but with a 90° phase difference. This results
in an in-phase (I) carrier component and a quadrature (Q)
carrier component at a 90° phase shift with respect to the
I component. The I and Q components are then summed to
provide a QAM signal at the specified carrier frequency.
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A common and traditional implementation of a QAM
modulator is shown in Figure 23. The modulation is performed
in the analog domain in which two DACs are used to generate the baseband I and Q components, respectively. Each
component is then typically applied to a Nyquist filter
before being applied to a quadrature mixer. The matching
Nyquist filter shapes and limits each component’s spectral
envelope while minimizing intersymbol interference. The
DAC is typically updated at the QAM symbol rate or possibly
a multiple of it if an interpolating filter precedes the DAC.
The use of an interpolating filter typically eases the implementation and complexity of the analog filter, which can be
a significant contributor to mismatches in gain and phase
between the two baseband channels. A quadrature mixer
modulates the I and Q components with in-phase and
quadrature phase carrier frequency and then sums the two
outputs to provide the QAM signal.
IOUT
DSP
OR
ASIC
10
AD9761
CARRIER
FREQ
0
90
S
TO
MIXER
QOUT
NYQUIST
FILTERS
QUADRATURE
MODULATOR
Figure 23. Typical Analog QAM Architecture
EVALUATION BOARD
The AD9761-EB is an evaluation board for the AD9761
dual 10-bit, 40 MSPS DAC. Careful attention to layout
and circuit design along with prototyping area allows the
user to easily and effectively evaluate the AD9761. This
board allows the user the flexibility to operate each of the
AD9761 DACs in a single-ended or differential output
configuration. Each of the DACs’ single-ended outputs are
terminated in a 50  resistor. Evaluation using a transformer
coupled output can be accomplished simply by installing
a Mini-Circuits transformer (i.e., Model T2-1T) into the
available socket.
The digital inputs are designed to be driven directly from
various word generators with the on-board option to add
a resistor network for proper load termination. Separate
50  terminated SMA connectors are also provided for the
CLOCK, WRITE, and SELECT inputs. Provisions are also
made to operate the AD9761 with either the internal or an
external reference as well as to exercise the power-down
feature.
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Figure 24a. Evaluation Board Schematic
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Figure 24b. Evaluation Board Schematic
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Figure 25. Silkscreen Layer—Top
Figure 26. Component Side PCB Layout (Layer 1)
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Figure 27. Ground Plane PCB Layout (Layer 2)
Figure 28. Power Plane PCB Layout (Layer 3)
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Figure 29. Solder Side PCB Layout (Layer 4)
Figure 30. Silkscreen Layer—Bottom
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OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
28-Lead Shrink Small Outline Package [SSOP]
(RS-28)
Dimensions shown in millimeters
10.50
10.20
9.90
28
15
5.60
5.30
5.00
8.20
7.80
7.40
14
1
1.85
1.75
1.65
2.00 MAX
0.10
COPLANARITY
0.25
0.09
0.05
MIN
0.65
BSC
0.38
0.22
SEATING
PLANE
8
4
0
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MO-150AH
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0.95
0.75
0.55
AD9761
Revision History
Location
Page
6/03—Data Sheet changed from REV. B to REV. C.
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Updated ORDERING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Updated OUTLINE DIMENSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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