Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated MAX5871 Interpolating & Modulating 16-bit RF DAC

Analog Devices MAX5871 Interpolating and Modulating RF 16-bit DAC enables multi-standard and multi-band transmitters in wireless communications applications. The radio frequency digital-to-analog converter can directly synthesize up to 600MHz of instantaneous bandwidth from direct current to frequencies up to 2.8GHz. The 5.9Gsps device meets spectral mask requirements for communication standards such as Global System for Mobile (GSM), Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS), and Long-Term Evolution (LTE). Analog Devices MAX5871 Interpolating and Modulating RF 16-bit DAC applications include cellular base-station transmitters, point-to-point microwave links, and wireless backhaul. MAX5871 also uses a differential current-steering architecture and can produce a 0dBm full-scale output signal level with a 50Ω load. The device consumes 2.5W at 4.9Gsps operating from 1.8V and 1.0V power supplies.