General Description
The MAX5018 is a monolithic, 8-bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC) capable of accepting video data at 165Msps or 275Msps. Complete with video controls (sync, blank, reference white (force high), and bright), the MAX5018 directly drives doubly terminated 50Ω or 75Ω loads to standard composite video levels. Standard setup level is 7.5IRE. The MAX5018 is pin compatible with the HDAC10180 and the TDC1018, with improved performance. The MAX5018 contains data and control input registers, video control logic, ref erence buffer, and current switches.
Two performance grades of the MAX5018 are available. Both are packaged in a 24-pin PDIP in the -20°C to +85°C industrial temperature range.

Features
♦ 275Msps Conversion Rate (MAX5018A)
   165Msps Conversion Rate (MAX5018B)
♦ TDC1018 and HDAC10180 Compatible with
   Improved Performance
♦ RS-343-A Compatible
♦ Complete Video Controls: Sync, Blank, Bright,
   and Reference White (force high)
♦ ECL Compatible
♦ Single Power Supply
♦ Registered Data and Video Controls
♦ Differential Current Outputs
♦ ESD-Protected Data and Control Inputs

Applications
   High-Resolution Color or Monochrome Raster Graphics Displays to 1500 x 1800 Pixels
   Medical Electronics: CAT, PET, and MRI Displays
   CAD/CAE Workstations
   Solids Modeling
   General-Purpose, High-Speed Digital-to-Analog Conversion
   Digital Synthesizers
   Automated Test Equipment
   Digital Transmitters/Modulators