Analog Devices DA Converter : Is it okay to use the AD9716's CMLx pins with an external voltage instead of connecting to GND?

D/A converter (DAC)

Yes.No problem. Datasheet Rev. B, page 47 (Using the CMLx Pins for Optimal Performance) chapter. The CMLx pin and AVDD conditions allow adjustment of the bias voltage inside the DAC.

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