GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The AD97441 is a 14-bit resolution, wideband, third generation
member of the TxDAC series of high performance, low power
CMOS digital-to-analog converters (DACs). The TxDAC family,
consisting of pin-compatible 8-, 10-, 12-, and 14-bit DACs, is
specifically optimized for the transmit signal path of communication
systems. All of the devices share the same interface options,
small outline package, and pinout, providing an upward or
downward component selection path based on performance,
resolution, and cost. The AD9744 offers exceptional ac and dc
performance while supporting update rates up to 210 MSPS.
The AD9744’s low power dissipation makes it well suited for
portable and low power applications. Its power dissipation can
be further reduced to a mere 60 mW with a slight degradation
in performance by lowering the full-scale current output. Also,
a power-down mode reduces the standby power dissipation to
approximately 15 mW. 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 1.2 V temperature compensated
band gap reference have been integrated to provide a complete
monolithic DAC solution. The digital inputs support 3 V
CMOS logic families.

FEATURES
High performance member of pin-compatible
TxDAC product family
Excellent spurious-free dynamic range performance
SFDR to Nyquist
83 dBc at 5 MHz output
80 dBc at 10 MHz output
73 dBc at 20 MHz output
SNR at 5 MHz output, 125 MSPS: 77 dB
Twos complement or straight binary data format
Differential current outputs: 2 mA to 20 mA
Power dissipation: 135 mW at 3.3 V
Power-down mode: 15 mW at 3.3 V
On-chip 1.2 V reference
CMOS-compatible digital interface
28-lead SOIC, 28-lead TSSOP, and 32-lead LFCSP packages
Edge-triggered latches

APPLICATIONS
Wideband communication transmit channel
Direct IFs
Base stations
Wireless local loops
Digital radio links
Direct digital synthesis (DDS)
Instrumentation