MAX5868
16-Bit, 5Gsps Interpolating and Modulating RF DAC
Direct RF Synthesis of 500MHz Instantaneous Bandwidth from DC to Greater than 2GHz
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The device integrates interpolation filters, a digital quadrature modulator, a numerically controlled oscillator (NCO) and a 14-bit RF DAC core. The user-configurable 4x, 5x, 6x, 8x, 10x, 12x, 16x, 20x or 24x, linear phase interpolation filters reduce the input data bandwidth required from an FPGA/ASIC. The NCO allows for fully agile modulation of the input baseband signal for direct RF synthesis.
The MAX5868 includes a source synchronous 16-bit parallel LVDS data input interface. The input baseband I and Q signals are time interleaved on a single parallel input port configured for double data rate clocking at up to 1240Gwps (620Mwps I and Q each). The device accepts data in word (16 bit), byte (8 bit), or nibble (4 bit) modes. The input data is aligned to the data clock supplied with the data. An input FIFO decouples the timing of the input interface from the DAC update clock domain. In addition, a parity input and parity flag interrupt output are available to ensure data integrity.
The MAX5868 clock input has a flexible clock interface and accepts a differential sine-wave or square-wave input clock signal. The device outputs a divided reference clock to ensure synchronization with the FPGA/ASIC driving its input port. In addition, dedicated input and output signals are provided for synchronizing multiple devices.
The MAX5868 uses a differential current-steering architecture and can produce a 0dBm full-scale output signal level with a 50Ω load. Operating from 1.8V and 1.0V power supplies, the device consumes 1.5W at 5Gsps. The device is offered in a compact 144-pin CSBGA package and is specified for the extended temperature range (-40°C to +85°C).
Key Features
- Direct RF Synthesis Solution for Communications
- 4.96Gsps DAC Output Update Rate
- High-Performance 14-Bit RF DAC Core
- Digital Quadrature Modulator and NCO with 1Hz/10Hz/100Hz/1kHz/10kHz Resolution
- 4x/5x/6x/8x/10x/12x/16x/20x/24x Interpolation
- 16-Bit 1240Mwps DDR Parallel LVDS Data Bus
- Highly Flexible and Configurable
- Data Bus with Word, Byte and Nibble Modes
- Reference Clock Output for FPGA Interface
- Multiple DAC Synchronization
- SPI Interface for Device Configuration
- Low Power, Compact Solution
- 1.5W at fCLK = 5Gsps
- 10mm x 10mm, 144-Pin CSBGA
Applications/Uses
- Digital Video Broadcast
- Downstream DOCSIS CMTS Modulators
- DVB-T/DVB-T2/DVB-C2/ISDB-T Modulators
- Ethernet PON over Coax (EPoC)
| Resolution (bits) | 16 |
| # Channels | 1 |
| fCLK (Msps) | 5000 |
| DNL (±LSB) | 1.5 |
| INL (±LSB) | 3 |
| IOUT (mA) | 30 |
| PDISS (mW) | 1500 |
| Interface | Interleaved, LVDS |
| VSUPPLY (V) | 1 |
| Package/Pins | CSBGA/144 |
| Budgetary Price (See Notes) | $86.62 @1k |
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Description
The MAX5868 evaluation kit (EV kit) contains a single MAX5868 high-performance interpolating and modulating 16-Bit, 4.96Gsps digital-to-analog converter (DAC) which can directly synthesize 500MHz of instantaneous bandwidth from DC to frequencies greater than 2GHz. The device is optimized for cable access and digital video broadcast applications and meets spectral emission requirements for a broad set of radio transmitters and modulators, including EPoC, DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-C2, ISDB-T, and DOCSIS 3.0/3.1. The MAX5868 EV kit provides a complete system for evaluating performance of the MAX5868 device, as well as development of a digital video solution.
The MAX5868 employs a source-synchronous 16-bit parallel LVDS data input interface. The input baseband I and Q signals are time-interleaved on a single parallel input port configured for double data rate clocking at up to 1240Mwps (620Mwps I and Q each). The device accepts data in word (16 bit), byte (8 bit), or nibble (4 bit) modes. The input data is aligned to the data clock supplied with the data. An input FIFO decouples the timing of the input interface from the DAC update clock domain. In addition, a parity input and parity flag interrupt output are available to ensure data integrity.
The MAX5868 EV kit also includes an on-board PLL-VCO (MAX2871) that provides the DAC update clock signal, CLKP/CLKN. The MAX5868EvkitSoftwareController provides all necessary controls to configure the MAX2871 for the desired DAC update rate from 100Msps to 5Gsps.
The EV kit includes Windows® 7/10-compatible software that provides a simple graphical user interface (GUI) for configuration of all the MAX5868 registers through the SPI interface, control of the Xilinx VC707 FPGA data source board, and temperature monitoring.
View DetailsFeatures
- Evaluates the MAX5868 RF DAC Performance, Capability, and Feature Set
- Single 3.3V Input Voltage Supply
- On-Board Clock Generation Module Employing MAX2871 VCO/PLL
- Direct Interface with Xilinx® VC707 Data Source Board
- Windows 7/10-Compatible Software
- Optional On-Board SPI Interface Control for the MAX5868
- On-Board SMBus Interface Control for the MAX6654 Temperature Sensor
- Integrated GUI Controls for VC707 Operation
- Proven 10-Layer PCB Design
- Fully Assembled and Tested
 | SIMULATION MODELS MAX5868 Gerber File | Download |
| SIMULATION MODELS MAX5868 IBIS Model | Download |
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Parameters
| Resolution (bits) | 16 |
| # Channels | 1 |
| fCLK (Msps) | 5000 |
| DNL (±LSB) | 1.5 |
| INL (±LSB) | 3 |
| IOUT (mA) | 30 |
| PDISS (mW) | 1500 |
| Interface | Interleaved, LVDS |
| VSUPPLY (V) | 1 |
| Package/Pins | CSBGA/144 |
| Budgetary Price (See Notes) | $86.62 @1k |
Key Features
- Direct RF Synthesis Solution for Communications
- 4.96Gsps DAC Output Update Rate
- High-Performance 14-Bit RF DAC Core
- Digital Quadrature Modulator and NCO with 1Hz/10Hz/100Hz/1kHz/10kHz Resolution
- 4x/5x/6x/8x/10x/12x/16x/20x/24x Interpolation
- 16-Bit 1240Mwps DDR Parallel LVDS Data Bus
- Highly Flexible and Configurable
- Data Bus with Word, Byte and Nibble Modes
- Reference Clock Output for FPGA Interface
- Multiple DAC Synchronization
- SPI Interface for Device Configuration
- Low Power, Compact Solution
- 1.5W at fCLK = 5Gsps
- 10mm x 10mm, 144-Pin CSBGA
Applications/Uses
- Digital Video Broadcast
- Downstream DOCSIS CMTS Modulators
- DVB-T/DVB-T2/DVB-C2/ISDB-T Modulators
- Ethernet PON over Coax (EPoC)
Description
The device integrates interpolation filters, a digital quadrature modulator, a numerically controlled oscillator (NCO) and a 14-bit RF DAC core. The user-configurable 4x, 5x, 6x, 8x, 10x, 12x, 16x, 20x or 24x, linear phase interpolation filters reduce the input data bandwidth required from an FPGA/ASIC. The NCO allows for fully agile modulation of the input baseband signal for direct RF synthesis.
The MAX5868 includes a source synchronous 16-bit parallel LVDS data input interface. The input baseband I and Q signals are time interleaved on a single parallel input port configured for double data rate clocking at up to 1240Gwps (620Mwps I and Q each). The device accepts data in word (16 bit), byte (8 bit), or nibble (4 bit) modes. The input data is aligned to the data clock supplied with the data. An input FIFO decouples the timing of the input interface from the DAC update clock domain. In addition, a parity input and parity flag interrupt output are available to ensure data integrity.
The MAX5868 clock input has a flexible clock interface and accepts a differential sine-wave or square-wave input clock signal. The device outputs a divided reference clock to ensure synchronization with the FPGA/ASIC driving its input port. In addition, dedicated input and output signals are provided for synchronizing multiple devices.
The MAX5868 uses a differential current-steering architecture and can produce a 0dBm full-scale output signal level with a 50Ω load. Operating from 1.8V and 1.0V power supplies, the device consumes 1.5W at 5Gsps. The device is offered in a compact 144-pin CSBGA package and is specified for the extended temperature range (-40°C to +85°C).
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