DAC3174 overview

DAC3174 is a component documented by Texas Instruments. The PDF description identifies it as "Dual 14-bit 500 MSPS Digital to Analog Converter." This guide condenses the most useful engineering information from the available PDF so that designers and sourcing teams can identify the checks that still need confirmation in the original document.

Datasheet snapshot

  • Manufacturer: Texas Instruments
  • Part number: DAC3174
  • Category: IC
  • Datasheet length: 40 Pages

Key features noted in the PDF

  • 14-Bit Resolution
  • Maximum Sample Rate: 500 MSPS
  • Pin Compatible With Dual-Channel DAC3154, DAC3164, and Single-Channel DAC3151, DAC3161, and DAC3171
  • Input Interface: – 14 LVDS Inputs – Single, 14-Bit Interface or Dual, 7-Bit Interface – Single or Dual DDR Data Clock – Internal FIFO
  • Chip-to-Chip Synchronization
  • Power Dissipation: 460 mW
  • Spectral Performance at 20 MHz IF: – SNR: 76 dBFS – SFDR: 78 dBc

Applications listed in the PDF

  • Multi-Carrier, Multi-Mode Cellular Infrastructure Base Stations
  • Signal Intelligence
  • Software-Defined Radios
  • Test and Measurement Instrumentation

Specifications and operating details

The following points were extracted from the PDF text. Check the associated conditions, notes and limits in the complete document before using a value in a design.

  • The DAC outputs are current sourcing and terminate to GND with a compliance range of –0.5 V to +1 V.
  • and is specified over the full industrial temperature range of –40°C to +85°C.
  • Device Information(1) PART NUMBER PACKAGE BODY SIZE (NOM) DAC3174 VQFN (64) 9.00 mm × 9.00 mm (1) For all available packages, see the package option addendum at the end of the data sheet.
  • IOVDD 45 I Supply voltage for CMOS I/Os.
  • VFUSE 8 I Digital supply voltage (1.8 V).
  • These are stress ratings only, which do not imply functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated under Recommended Operating Conditions.
  • over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)(1) MIN MAX UNIT Supply voltage VDDA33 to GND –0.5 4 V VDDA18 to GND –0.5 2.3 CLKVDD18 to GND –0.5 2.3 IOVDD to GND –0.5 4 DIGVDD18 to GND –0.5 2.3 Terminal voltage CLKVDD18.

Topics covered by the datasheet

The document includes sections related to:

  • DAC3174 Dual, 14-Bit, 500-MSPS, Digital-to-Analog Converter datasheet (Rev. B)

Engineering review checklist

  • Confirm the exact ordering code, package, pinout or terminal arrangement and document revision.
  • Compare recommended operating conditions with absolute maximum ratings and retain adequate design margin.
  • Validate electrical, thermal, mechanical and environmental behavior in the final application.

Always confirm values against the latest manufacturer-controlled datasheet, especially when qualifying a substitute or releasing a production BOM.

View the complete PDF and model record

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Source attribution

Adapted from the PDF associated with this DigiCamel model page.

Source model URL: https://www.digicamel.com/product.php?slug=dac3174-texas-instruments