DAC5687-EP: DAC

Part Number: DAC5687-EP

Hello TI Team,

I am looking for a suitable 16-bit DAC for characterising a 14-bit ADC. My application requirements are as follows:

  • Output range: 0–2.8 V, single-ended.

  • Resolution: 16 bits.

  • Required SNR: At least 84 dB.

  • Output waveform: output Pulse voltage waveforms at 7.5–10 MHz.

  • Rise time: Less than 30 ns.

  • Fall time: Less than 50 ns.

  • ADC sampling rates: 30 MHz, 20 MHz and 65 MHz; please consider 20 MHz as the worst case.

  • ADC performance: SFDR of 96 dBc at a 10 MHz input frequency.

I would appreciate your guidance on the following:

  1. Which TI DAC would be most suitable for these requirements?

  2. Should I use an internal or external voltage reference to achieve the required output range, SNR and stability?

  3. Which DAC parameters should I prioritise, including update rate, settling time, slew rate, SNR, SFDR and output drive capability?

  4. Is any output protection or conditioning circuit required, or can I evaluate the DAC directly on a breadboard or bench setup?

  5. Can the recommended DAC generate the required 7.5–10 MHz pulse waveforms with the specified rise and fall times while supporting accurate ADC characterisation?

Please recommend a suitable part number and reference design, if available. If additional information about the ADC or test setup is required, I can provide it.

Thank you for your support.

Best regards