AD9708 8-Bit, 100 MSPS+ TxDAC® D/A Converter

The AD9708's flexible single-supply operating range of 2.7 V to 5.5 V and low power dissipation are well suited for portable and low power applications. Its power dissipation can be further reduced to 45 mW, without a significant degradation in performance, by lowering the full-scale current output. In addition, a power-down mode reduces the standby power dissipation to approximately 20 mW. The AD9708 is manufactured on an advanced CMOS process. A segmented current source architecture is combined with a proprietary switching technique to reduce spurious components and enhance dynamic performance. Edge-triggered input latches and a temperature compensated bandgap reference have been integrated to provide a complete monolithic DAC solution. Flexible supply options support +3 V and +5 V CMOS logic families. The AD9708 is a current-output DAC with a nominal full-scale output current of 20 mA and > 100 k Ohms output impedance. Differential current outputs are provided to support single-ended or differential applications. The current outputs may be directly tied to an output resistor to provide two complementary, single-ended voltage outputs. The output voltage compliance range is 1.25 V. The AD9708 contains a 1.2 V on-chip reference and reference control amplifier, which allows the full-scale output current to be simply set by a single resistor. The AD9708 can be driven by a variety of external reference voltages. The AD9708's full-scale current can be adjusted over a 2 mA to 20 mA range without any degradation in dynamic performance. Thus, the AD9708 may operate at reduced power levels or be adjusted over a 20 dB range to provide additional gain ranging capabilities. The AD9708 is available in a 28-pin SOIC package. It is specified for operation over the industrial temperature range.

The AD9708 is the 8-bit resolution member of the TxDAC™ series of high performance, low power CMOS digital-to-analog converters (DACs). The TxDAC™ family, which consists of pin compatible 8-, 10-, 12-, and 14-bit DACs, was specifically optimized for the transmit signal path of communication systems. All of the devices share the same interface options, small outline package and pinout, thus providing an upward or downward component selection path based on performance, resolution and cost. The AD9708 offers exceptional ac and dc performance while supporting update rates up to 125 MSPS.

The AD9708's flexible single-supply operating range of 2.7 V to 5.5 V and low power dissipation are well suited for portable and low power applications. Its power dissipation can be further reduced to 45 mW, without a significant degradation in performance, by lowering the full-scale current output. In addition, a power-down mode reduces the standby power dissipation to approximately 20 mW.

The AD9708 is manufactured on an advanced CMOS process. A segmented current source architecture is combined with a proprietary switching technique to reduce spurious components and enhance dynamic performance. Edge-triggered input latches and a temperature compensated bandgap reference have been integrated to provide a complete monolithic DAC solution. Flexible supply options support +3 V and +5 V CMOS logic families.

The AD9708 is a current-output DAC with a nominal full-scale output current of 20 mA and > 100 k Ohms output impedance.

Differential current outputs are provided to support single-ended or differential applications. The current outputs may be directly tied to an output resistor to provide two complementary, single-ended voltage outputs. The output voltage compliance range is 1.25 V.

The AD9708 contains a 1.2 V on-chip reference and reference control amplifier, which allows the full-scale output current to be simply set by a single resistor. The AD9708 can be driven by a variety of external reference voltages. The AD9708's full-scale current can be adjusted over a 2 mA to 20 mA range without any degradation in dynamic performance. Thus, the AD9708 may operate at reduced power levels or be adjusted over a 20 dB range to provide additional gain ranging capabilities.

The AD9708 is available in a 28-pin SOIC package. It is specified for operation over the industrial temperature range.

Features and Benefits
  • Member of Pin-Compatible TxDAC Product Family
  • 125 MSPS Update Rate
  • 8-Bit Resolution
  • Linearity:
    1/4 LSB DNL
    1/4 LSB INL
  • Differential Current Outputs
  • SINAD @ 5 MHz Output: 50 dB
  • Power Dissipation: 175 mW @ 5 V to 45 mW @ 3 V
  • See data sheet for addtional features
  • Digital to Analog Converters
    AD9708 IBIS Models
    Data Sheets
    Documentnote
    AD9708: 8-Bit, 100 MSPS+ TxDAC® D/A Converter Data Sheet (Rev. B)PDF 246 kB
    Application Notes
    Documentnote
    AN-237: Choosing DACs for Direct Digital SynthesisPDF 1156 kB
    AN-342: Analog Signal-Handling for High Speed and AccuracyPDF 468 kB
    AN-595: Understanding Pin Compatibility in the TxDAC® Line of High Speed D/A Converters (Rev. 0)PDF 36 kB
    AN-214: Ground Rules for High Speed CircuitsPDF 356 kB
    AN-912: Driving a Center-Tapped Transformer with a Balanced Current-Output DAC (Rev. 0)PDF 246 kB
    AN-320A: CMOS Multiplying DACs and Op Amps Combine to Build Programmable Gain Amplifier, Part 1PDF 1295 kB
    AN-420: Using the AD9708/AD9760/AD9701/AD9764-EB Evaluation BoardPDF 227 kB
    AN-302: Exploit Digital Advantages in an SSB ReceiverPDF 417 kB
    Order Information
    Part NumberPackagePacking QtyTemp RangePrice 100-499Price 1000+RoHS
    AD9708AR Production28 ld SOIC - WideOTH 27-40 to 85C4.563.87N
    AD9708ARU Production28 ld TSSOP (4.4mm)OTH 50-40 to 85C4.563.87N
    AD9708ARURL7 Production28 ld TSSOP (4.4mm)REEL 1000-40 to 85C03.87N
    AD9708ARUZ Production28 ld TSSOP (4.4mm)OTH 50-40 to 85C3.753.19Y
    AD9708ARUZRL7 Production28 ld TSSOP (4.4mm)REEL 1000-40 to 85C03.19Y
    AD9708ARZ Production28 ld SOIC - WideOTH 27-40 to 85C3.753.19Y
    AD9708ARZRL Production28 ld SOIC - WideREEL 1000-40 to 85C03.19Y
    Evaluation Boards
    Part NumberDescriptionPriceRoHS
    AD9708-EBZEvaluation Board-1Y
    Reference Materials
    AD9708: 8-Bit, 100 MSPS+ TxDAC® D/A Converter Data Sheet (Rev. B) ad9708
    AD9760AR 3V ad9760
    AN-237: Choosing DACs for Direct Digital Synthesis ad9856
    AN-342: Analog Signal-Handling for High Speed and Accuracy ad1674
    AN-595: Understanding Pin Compatibility in the TxDAC® Line of High Speed D/A Converters (Rev. 0) ad9760
    AN-214: Ground Rules for High Speed Circuits ad1674
    AN-237: 放大器直接数字频率合成的DAC选型器应用漫谈 (Rev. 0) ad9540
    AN-912: 用平衡电流输出DAC驱动中心抽头变压器[中文版] (Rev. 0) ad7524
    AN-912: Driving a Center-Tapped Transformer with a Balanced Current-Output DAC (Rev. 0) ad7524
    AN-320A: CMOS Multiplying DACs and Op Amps Combine to Build Programmable Gain Amplifier, Part 1 ad7524
    AN-342: 高速、高精度处理模拟信号[中文版] (Rev. 0) ad9540
    AN-595: 了解TxDAC®系列高速DAC的引脚兼容性[中文版] (Rev. 0) ad9760
    AN-420: Using the AD9708/AD9760/AD9701/AD9764-EB Evaluation Board ad9760
    AN-302: Exploit Digital Advantages in an SSB Receiver ad6600
    Digital to Analog Converters ICs Solutions Bulletin ad5590