FEATURES
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
256-position, 4-channel
End-to-end resistance 20 kΩ, 50 kΩ, 200 kΩ
Pin-selectable SPI®- or I2C®-compatible interface
Power-on preset to midscale
Two package address decode pins AD0 and AD1
Rheostat mode temperature coefficient 30 ppm/°C
Voltage divider temperature coefficient 5 ppm/°C
Wide operating temperature range –40°C to +125°C
10 V to 15 V single supply; ±5 V dual supply
A1
B1 A2
W2
B2 A3
W3
B3 A4
W4
B4
VSS
SHDN
RES/AD1
RDAC 1
REGISTER
RDAC 2
REGISTER
GND
Mechanical potentiometer replacement
Optical network adjustment
Instrumentation: gain, offset adjustment
Stereo channel audio level control
Automotive electronics adjustment
Programmable power supply
Programmable filters, delays, time constants
Line impedance matching
Low resolution DAC/trimmer replacement
Base station power amp biasing
Sensor calibration
RDAC 3
REGISTER
RDAC 4
REGISTER
8
VL
CLK/SCL
SDI/SDA
CS/AD0
APPLICATIONS
ADDRESS
DECODER
SPI/I2C
SELECT
LOGIC
AD5263
SERIAL INPUT
REGISTER
DIS
NC/O2
SDO/O1
Figure 1.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The AD5263 is the industry’s first quad-channel, 256-position,
digital potentiometer1 with a selectable digital interface. This
device performs the same electronic adjustment function as
mechanical potentiometers or variable resistors, with enhanced
resolution, solid-state reliability, and superior low temperature
coefficient performance.
Each channel of the AD5263 offers a completely programmable
value of resistance between the A terminal and the wiper or
between the B terminal and the wiper. The fixed A-to-B
terminal resistance of 20 kΩ, 50 kΩ, or 200 kΩ has a nominal
temperature coefficient of ±30 ppm/°C and a ±1% channel-tochannel matching tolerance. Another key feature of this part is
the ability to operate from +4.5 V to +15 V, or at ±5 V.
Rev. F
W1
VDD
03142-001
Data Sheet
Quad, 15 V, 256-Position, Digital
Potentiometer with Pin-Selectable SPI/I2C
AD5263
Wiper position programming presets to midscale upon poweron. Once powered, the VR wiper position is programmed by
either the 3-wire SPI or 2-wire I2C-compatible interface. In the
I2C mode, additional programmable logic outputs enable users
to drive digital loads, logic gates, and analog switches in their
systems.
The AD5263 is available in a narrow body, 24-lead TSSOP.
All parts are guaranteed to operate over the automotive
temperature range of –40°C to +125°C.
For single- or dual-channel applications, refer to the
AD5260/AD5280 or AD5262/AD5282 data sheets.
1
The terms digital potentiometer, VR, and RDAC are used interchangeably.
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AD5263
Data Sheet
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1
Multiple Devices on One Bus ................................................... 21
Applications ....................................................................................... 1
Level Shift for Negative Voltage Operation ................................ 21
Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1
ESD Protection ........................................................................... 21
General Description ......................................................................... 1
Terminal Voltage Operating Range ......................................... 21
Revision History ............................................................................... 2
Power-Up Sequence ................................................................... 21
Electrical Characteristics—20 kΩ, 50 kΩ, 200 kΩ Versions ....... 3
VLOGIC Power Supply ................................................................... 22
Timing Characteristics—20 kΩ, 50 kΩ, 200 kΩ Versions .......... 5
Layout and Power Supply Bypassing ....................................... 22
Absolute Maximum Ratings ............................................................ 6
RDAC Circuit Simulation Model ............................................. 22
ESD Caution .................................................................................. 6
Applications Information .............................................................. 23
Pin Configuration and Pin Function Descriptions ...................... 7
Bipolar DC or AC Operation from Dual Supplies ................. 23
Typical Performance Characteristics ............................................. 8
Gain Control Compensation .................................................... 23
Test Circuits ..................................................................................... 13
Programmable Voltage Reference ............................................ 23
SPI-Compatible Digital Interface (DIS = 0) ................................ 15
8-Bit Bipolar DAC ...................................................................... 24
Serial Data-Word Format .......................................................... 15
Bipolar Programmable Gain Amplifier ................................... 24
I C-Compatible Digital Interface (DIS = 1) ................................ 16
Programmable Voltage Source with Boosted Output ........... 24
I2C Write Mode Data-Word Format ........................................ 16
Programmable 4 to 20 mA Current Source ............................ 25
I2C Read Mode Data-Word Format ......................................... 16
Programmable Bidirectional Current Source ......................... 25
Operation ......................................................................................... 17
Programmable Low-Pass Filter ................................................ 26
Programming the Variable Resistor ......................................... 17
Programmable Oscillator .......................................................... 26
Programming the Potentiometer Divider Voltage Output
Operation..................................................................................... 18
Resistance Scaling ...................................................................... 27
2
Pin-Selectable Digital Interface ................................................ 18
Resistance Tolerance, Drift, and Temperature Coefficient
Mismatch Considerations ......................................................... 27
SPI-Compatible 3-Wire Serial Bus (DIS = 0) ......................... 18
Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 28
2
I C-Compatible 2-Wire Serial Bus (DIS = 1) .......................... 19
Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 28
Additional Programmable Logic Output ................................ 20
Self-Contained Shutdown Function ........................................ 20
REVISION HISTORY
10/12—Rev. E to Rev. F
Changes to Self-Contained Shutdown Function Section .......... 20
Added Table 8 and Table 9; Renumbered Sequentially ............. 20
Changes to Programmable Voltage Source with Boosted Output
Section .............................................................................................. 24
7/12—Rev. D to Rev. E
Changes to SD Description ........................................................... 16
4/12—Rev. C to Rev. D
Change to Rheostat Operation Section ....................................... 17
Deleted Equation 4 and Accompanying Text ............................. 18
7/09—Rev. A to Rev. B
Change to Features Section ..............................................................1
Change to Power Single-Supply Range Parameter........................4
Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 28
11/06—Rev. 0 to Rev. A
Updated Format .................................................................. Universal
Changes to Absolute Maximum Ratings ........................................6
Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 28
6/03—Revision 0: Initial Version
5/11—Rev. B to Rev. C
Change to Digital Inputs and Output Voltage Parameter.............. 6
Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 28
Changes to I2C Disclaimer ............................................................ 28
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Data Sheet
AD5263
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS—20 kΩ, 50 kΩ, 200 kΩ VERSIONS
VDD = +5 V, VSS = –5 V, VL = +5 V, VA = +VDD, VB = 0 V, –40°C < TA < +125°C, unless otherwise noted.
Table 1.
Parameter
DC CHARACTERISTICS—RHEOSTAT MODE
Resistor Differential NL 2
Resistor Nonlinearity2
Nominal Resistor Tolerance 3
Resistance Mode Temperature
Coefficient
Wiper Resistance
DC CHARACTERISTICS—POTENTIOMETER
DIVIDER MODE
Resolution
Differential Nonlinearity 4
Integral Nonlinearity4
Voltage Divider Temperature Coefficient
Full-Scale Error
Zero-Scale Error
RESISTOR TERMINALS
Voltage Range 5
Capacitance 6 Ax, Bx
Capacitance6 Wx
Common-Mode Leakage
Shutdown Current 7
DIGITAL INPUTS
Input Logic High
Input Logic Low
Input Logic High (SDA and SCL)
Input Logic Low (SDA and SCL)
Input Current
Input Capacitance6
DIGITAL OUTPUTS
SDA
O1, O2
O1, O2
SDO
SDO
Three-State Leakage Current
Output Capacitance6
Symbol
R-DNL
R-INL
∆RAB
∆RWB/∆T
∆RWA/∆T
RW
N
DNL
INL
∆VW/∆T
VWFSE
VWZSE
VA,B,W
CA,B
CW
ICM
ISHDN
VIH
VIL
VIH
VIL
IIL
CIL
VOL
VOL
VOH
VOL
VOH
VOL
IOZ
COZ
Conditions
Specifications apply to all VRs
RWB, VA = NC
RWB, VA = NC
TA = 25°C
Min
Typ 1
Max
Unit
−1
−1
−30
±1/4
±1/2
+1
+1
+30
LSB
LSB
%
ppm/°C
30
30
60
IW = 1 V/RAB
Specifications apply to all VRs
−1
−1
Code = 0x80
Code = 0xFF
Code = 0x00
−2
0
±1/4
±1/2
5
−1
+1
VSS
f = 1 MHz, measured to GND,
Code = 0x80
f = 1 MHz, measured to GND,
Code = 0x80
VA = VB = VDD/2
150
8
+1
+1
+0
+2
VDD
V
pF
55
pF
1
0.02
5
0.8
VL + 0.5
0.3 × VL
±1
0.7 × VL
−0.5
5
ISINK = 3 mA
ISINK = 6 mA
ISOURCE = 40 µA
ISINK = 1.6 mA
RL = 2.2 kΩ to VDD
ISINK = 3 mA
VIN = 0 V or +5 V
0.4
0.6
4
0.4
VDD − 0.1
3
Rev. F | Page 3 of 28
Bits
LSB
LSB
ppm/°C
LSB
LSB
25
2.4
VSS = 0 V
VSS = 0 V
VIN = 0 V or +5 V
ppm/°C
Ω
0.4
±1
8
nA
µA
V
V
V
V
µA
pF
V
V
V
V
V
V
µA
pF
AD5263
Parameter
POWER SUPPLIES
Logic Supply 8
Power Single-Supply Range
Power Dual-Supply Range
Logic Supply Current 9
Positive Supply Current
Negative Supply Current
Power Dissipation 10
Power Supply Sensitivity
DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS6, 11
Bandwidth (3 dB)
Total Harmonic Distortion
Data Sheet
Symbol
VL
VDD RANGE
VDD/SS RANGE
IL
IDD
ISS
PDISS
PSS
BW
THDW
VW Settling Time 12
tS
Resistor Noise Voltage
eN_WB
Conditions
Min
VSS = 0 V
2.7
4.5
±4.5
VL = +5 V
VIH = +5 V or VIL = 0 V
VSS = –5 V
VIH = +5 V or VIL = 0 V, VDD =
+5 V, VSS = –5 V
∆VDD = +5 V ± 10%
RAB = 20 kΩ/50 kΩ/200 kΩ
VA = 1 V rms, VB = 0 V, f = 1 kHz,
RAB = 20 kΩ
VA = 10 V, VB = 0 V, ±1 LSB error
band
RWB = 10 kΩ, f = 1 kHz, RS = 0
1
Typ 1
Max
Unit
25
5.5
16.5
±7.5
60
1
1
0.6
V
V
V
µA
µA
µA
mW
0.002
0.01
%/%
300/150/35
0.05
kHz
%
2
µs
9
nV/√Hz
Typicals represent average readings at +25°C and VDD = +5 V, VSS = −5 V.
Resistor position nonlinearity error (R-INL) is the deviation from an ideal value measured between the maximum resistance and the minimum resistance wiper
positions. R-DNL measures the relative step change from ideal between successive tap positions. Parts are guaranteed monotonic. IW = VDD/R for both VDD = +5 V and
VSS = –5 V.
3
VAB = VDD, Wiper (VW) = no connect.
4
INL and DNL are measured at VW with the RDAC configured as a potentiometer divider similar to a voltage output DAC. VA = VDD and VB = 0 V. DNL specification limits
of ±1 LSB maximum are guaranteed monotonic operating conditions.
5
The A, B, and W resistor terminals have no limitations on polarity with respect to each other.
6
Guaranteed by design and not subject to production test.
7
Measured at the Ax terminals. All Ax terminals are open-circuited in shutdown mode.
8
VL is limited to VDD or 5.5 V, whichever is less.
9
Worst-case supply current consumed when all logic-input levels set at 2.4 V, standard characteristic of CMOS logic.
10
PDISS is calculated from IDD × VDD. CMOS logic level inputs result in minimum power dissipation.
11
All dynamic characteristics use VDD = +5 V, VSS = −5 V, VL = +5 V.
12
Settling time depends on value of VDD, RL, and CL.
2
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Data Sheet
AD5263
TIMING CHARACTERISTICS—20 kΩ, 50 kΩ, 200 kΩ VERSIONS
VDD = +5 V, VSS = –5 V, VL = +5 V, VA = +VDD, VB = 0 V, –40°C < TA < +125°C, unless otherwise noted.
Table 2.
Parameter
SPI INTERFACE TIMING CHARACTERISTICS
Clock Frequency
Input Clock Pulse Width
Data Setup Time
Data Hold Time
CS Setup Time
CS High Pulse Width
CLK Fall to CS Fall Hold Time
CLK Fall to CS Rise Hold Time
CS Rise to Clock Rise Setup
Reset Pulse Width
I2C INTERFACE TIMING CHARACTERISTICS
SCL Clock Frequency
tBUF Bus Free Time Between Stop and Start
tHD;STA Hold Time (Repeated Start)
tLOW Low Period of SCL Clock
tHIGH High Period of SCL Clock
tSU;STA Setup Time for Start Condition
tHD;DAT Data Hold Time
tSU;DAT Data Setup Time
tF Fall Time of Both SDA and SCL Signals
tR Rise Time of Both SDA and SCL Signals
tSU;STO Setup Time for Stop Condition
1
2
3
Symbol
fCLK
tCH, tCL
tDS
tDH
tCSS
tCSW
tCSH0
tCSH1
tCS1
tRS
Conditions
Specifications apply to all parts 2, 3
Min
Clock level high or low
20
10
10
15
20
0
0
10
5
Typ 1
Max
Unit
25
MHz
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
400
kHz
µs
µs
Specifications apply to all parts2, 3
fSCL
t1
t2
After this period, the first clock
pulse is generated.
t3
t4
t5
t6
t7
t8
t9
t10
1.3
0.6
1.3
0.6
0.6
50
0.9
100
300
300
0.6
µs
µs
µs
µs
ns
ns
ns
µs
Typicals represent average readings at +25°C and VDD = +5 V, VSS = −5 V
Guaranteed by design and not subject to production test.
See timing diagrams for location of measured values. All input control voltages are specified with tR = tF = 2 ns (10% to 90% of 3 V) and timed from a voltage level
of 1.5 V. Switching characteristics are measured using VL = 5 V.
Rev. F | Page 5 of 28
AD5263
Data Sheet
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Table 3.
Parameter
VDD to GND
VSS to GND
VDD to VSS
VL to GND
VA, VB, VW to GND
Terminal Current, Ax to Bx, Ax to Wx, Bx to Wx
Pulsed1
Continuous
Digital Inputs and Output Voltage to GND
Operating Temperature Range
Maximum Junction Temperature (TJMAX)
Storage Temperature Range
Reflow Soldering
Peak Temperature
Time at Peak Temperature
Thermal Resistance2 θJA
TSSOP-24
Value
−0.3 V to +16.5 V
−7.5 V to 0 V
+16.5 V
−0.3 V to +6.5 V
VSS to VDD
±20 mA
±3 mA
−0.3 V to +7 V
−40°C to +85°C
150°C
−65°C to +150°C
Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings
may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress
rating only; functional operation of the device at these or any
other conditions above those indicated in the operational
section of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect
device reliability.
ESD CAUTION
260°C
20 sec to 40 sec
143°C/W
1
Maximum terminal current is bounded by the maximum current handling of
the switches, maximum power dissipation of the package, and maximum
applied voltage across any two of the A, B, and W terminals at a given
resistance.
2
Package power dissipation: (TJMAX − TA)/θJA.
Rev. F | Page 6 of 28
Data Sheet
AD5263
PIN CONFIGURATION AND PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
B1 1
24
B2
A1 2
23
A2
W1 3
22
W2
AD5263
B4
TOP VIEW
A3 5 (Not to Scale) 20 A4
19 W4
W3 6
21
VDD 7
18
VSS
GND 8
17
NC/O2
DIS 9
16
SDO/O1
VLOGIC 10
15
SHDN
SDI/SDA 11
14
RES/AD1
CLK/SCL 12
13
CS/AD0
03142-072
B3 4
Figure 2. Pin Configuration
Table 4. Pin Function Descriptions
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Name
B1
A1
W1
B3
A3
W3
VDD
Description
Resistor Terminal B1.
Resistor Terminal A1 (ADDR = 00).
Wiper Terminal W1.
Resistor Terminal B3.
Resistor Terminal A3.
Wiper Terminal W3 (ADDR = 10).
Positive Power Supply, specified for +5 V to +15 V operation.
8
9
10
GND
DIS
VLOGIC
11
12
13
14
15
16
SDI/SDA
CLK/SCL
CS/AD0
RES/AD1
SHDN
SDO/O1
17
18
NC/O2
VSS
Ground.
Digital Interface Select (SPI/I2C Select). SPI when DIS = 0, I2C when DIS = 1
2.7 V to 5.5 V Logic Supply Voltage. The logic supply voltage should always be less than or equal to VDD. In addition, logic
levels must be limited to the logic supply voltage regardless of VDD.
SDI = 3-Wire Serial Data Input. SDA = 2-Wire Serial Data Input/Output.
Serial Clock Input.
Chip Select in SPI Mode. Device Address Bit 0 in I2C Mode.
RESET in SPI Mode. Device Address Bit 1 in I2C Mode.
Shutdown. Shorts wiper to Terminal B, opens Terminal A. Tie to +5 V supply if not used. Do not tie to VDD if VDD > 5 V.
Serial Data Output in SPI Mode. Open-drain transistor requires pull-up resistor.
Digital Output O1 in I2C Mode. Can be used to drive external logic.
No Connection in SPI Mode. Digital Output O2 in I2C Mode. Can be used to drive external logic.
Negative Power Supply. Specified for operation from 0 V to –5 V.
19
20
21
22
23
24
W4
A4
B4
W2
A2
B2
Wiper Terminal W4 (ADDR = 11).
Resistor Terminal A4.
Resistor Terminal B4.
Wiper Terminal W2 (ADDR = 01).
Resistor Terminal A2.
Resistor Terminal B2.
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AD5263
Data Sheet
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
RAB = 20 kΩ, unless otherwise noted.
1.0
1.0
±5V
0.8
–40°C
+25°C
+85°C
+125°C
0.8
RHEOSTAT MODE INL (LSB)
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
–0.2
–0.4
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
–0.2
–0.4
–0.8
–1.0
0
32
64
96
128
160
192
224
03142-004
–0.6
–0.6
03142-073
RHEOSTAT MODE DNL (LSB)
+15/0V
–0.8
–1.0
0
256
32
64
CODE (Decimal)
224
256
1.0
1.0
±5V
+15/0V
0.8
0.6
POTENTIOMETER MODE INL (LSB)
±5V
+15/0V
0.4
0.2
0
–0.2
–0.4
03142-002
–0.6
–0.8
–1.0
0
32
64
96
128
160
192
224
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
–0.2
–0.4
–0.6
03142-005
0.8
RHEOSTAT MODE INL (LSB)
192
Figure 6. R-INL vs. Code; VDD = ±5 V
Figure 3. R-DNL vs. Code vs. Supply Voltage
–0.8
–1.0
0
256
32
64
96
128
160
192
224
256
CODE (Decimal)
CODE (Decimal)
Figure 7. INL vs. Code vs. Supply Voltage
Figure 4. R-INL vs. Code vs. Supply Voltage
1.0
1.0
0.4
0.2
0
–0.2
–0.4
03142-003
–0.6
–0.8
–1.0
0
32
64
96
128
160
192
224
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
–0.2
–0.4
–0.6
03142-007
POTENTIOMETER MODE INL (LSB)
0.6
–40°C
+25°C
+85°C
+125°C
0.8
–40°C
+25°C
+85°C
+125°C
0.8
RHEOSTAT MODE DNL (LSB)
160
96
128
CODE (Decimal)
–0.8
–1.0
256
0
32
64
96
128
160
192
CODE (Decimal)
CODE (Decimal)
Figure 8. INL vs. Code vs. Supply Voltage
Figure 5. R-DNL vs. Code; VDD = ±5 V
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224
256
Data Sheet
AD5263
2.0
1.0
–40°C
+25°C
+85°C
+125°C
0.6
VDD/VSS = +4.5/0V
1.8
1.6
0.4
1.4
0.2
1.2
0
–0.2
1.0
0.8
–0.4
0.6
–0.6
0.4
–0.8
0
64
32
96
128
160
192
224
0.2
0
–40
256
–20
0
CODE (Decimal)
Figure 9. INL vs. Code; VDD = ±5 V
120
VLOGIC = 5V
VIH = 5V
VIL = 0V
0.2
0
–0.2
–0.4
–0.6
–0.8
0
32
64
96
128
160
192
224
1
ISS @ VDD/VSS = ±5V
0.1
IDD @ VDD/VSS = +15/0V
0.01
IDD @ VDD/VSS = ±5V
0.001
–40
256
0
40
80
120
TEMPERATURE (°C)
CODE (Decimal)
Figure 13. Supply Current vs. Temperature
Figure 10. DNL vs. Code; VDD = ±5 V
10
0
SHUTDOWN CURRENT (µA)
–0.5
VDD/VSS = +16.5/0V
–1.0
VDD/VSS = ±5V
–1.5
VDD/VSS = +4.5/0V
1
0.1
VDD/VSS = ±5V
0.01
–2.0
03142-009
–2.5
–40
VDD/VSS = +15/0V
–20
0
20
40
60
TEMPERATURE (°C)
80
100
0.001
–40
120
0
40
80
TEMPERATURE (°C)
Figure 14. Shutdown Current vs. Temperature
Figure 11. Full-Scale Error vs. Temperature
Rev. F | Page 9 of 28
120
03142-011
IDD/ISS SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)
0.6
0.4
03142-008
POTENTIOMETER MODE DNL (LSB)
100
10
–40°C
+25°C
+85°C
+125°C
0.8
FSE (LSB)
80
Figure 12. Zero-Scale Error vs. Temperature
1.0
–1.0
20
40
60
TEMPERATURE (°C)
03142-012
–1.0
VDD/VSS = +16.5/0V
03142-010
ZSE (LSB)
VDD/VSS = ±5V
03142-007
POTENTIOMETER MODE INL (LSB)
0.8
AD5263
Data Sheet
150
ILOGIC (µA)
VDD/VSS = +15/0V
25
VDD/VSS = ±5V
24
03142-013
23
22
–40
0
40
80
50
0
–50
–100
–150
–200
–250
120
20kΩ
50kΩ
200kΩ
100
03142-016
26
POTENTIOMETER MODE TEMPCO (ppm/°C)
27
0
32
64
96
TEMPERATURE (°C)
Figure 15. ILOGIC vs. Temperature
160
192
224
256
Figure 18. Potentiometer Mode Tempco ∆RWB/∆T vs. Code
85
0
80
–6
RON @ VDD/VSS = +5/0V
0x80
0x40
–12
75
0x20
–18
0x10
70
GAIN (dB)
WIPER RESISTANCE (Ω)
128
CODE (Decimal)
RON @ VDD/VSS = ±5V
65
60
–24
0x08
–30
0x04
–36
0x02
–42
RON @ VDD/VSS = +15/0V
55
0x01
–48
45
–5
0
5
10
TA = 25°C
VA = 50mV rms
VDD/VSS = ±5V
–54
–60
15
1k
VBIAS (V)
100k
1M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 16. Wiper On-Resistance vs. Bias Voltage
Figure 19. Gain vs. Frequency vs. Code; RAB = 20 kΩ
0
700
20kΩ
50kΩ
200kΩ
500
0x80
–6
0x40
–12
300
0x20
GAIN (dB)
–18
100
–100
0x10
–24
0x08
–30
0x04
–36
0x02
–42
–300
0x01
–48
–700
0
32
64
96
128
160
192
224
256
CODE (Decimal)
TA = 25°C
VA = 50mV rms
VDD/VSS = ±5V
–54
–60
1k
10k
100k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 20. Gain vs. Frequency vs. Code; RAB = 50 kΩ
Figure 17. Rheostat Mode Tempco ∆RWB/∆T vs. Code
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03142-018
–500
03142-015
RHEOSTAT MODE TEMPCO (ppm/°C)
10k
03142-017
03142-014
50
1M
Data Sheet
AD5263
0
0x80
–6
–12
0x20
–18
0x10
–24
0x08
–30
VW
1
0x04
–36
0x02
–42
0x01
TA = 25°C
VA = 50mV rms
VDD/VSS = ±5V
–54
–60
1k
10k
03142-022
–48
03142-0-019
GAIN (dB)
CODE = 0x80
VDD/VSS = ±5.5V
VB/VA= ±5V
0x40
CH1 50.0mV
100k
M100ns
A CH2
2.70V
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 24. Digital Feedthrough
Figure 21. Gain vs. Frequency vs. Code; RAB = 200 kΩ
0
R = 20kΩ
300kHz
–6
T
VDD/VSS = 5/0V
VA = 5V
VB = 0V
–12
R = 50kΩ
150kHz
GAIN (dB)
–18
–24
R = 200kΩ
35kHz
–30
1
–36
VW
–42
–60
1k
10k
03142-020
TA = 25°C
VDD/VSS = ±5V
VA = 50mV rms
–54
03142-023
–48
CH1 50.0mV
1M
100k
T20.00%
M2.00µs
A CH2
2.00V
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 25. Midscale Glitch; Code 0x80 to 0x7F
(4.7 nF Capacitor Used from Wiper to Ground)
Figure 22. Gain vs. Frequency at –3 db Bandwidth
80
VDD/VSS = ±5.5V
VA/VB = ±5V
CODE = 0x80, VA = VDD, VB = 0V
VW
60
1
40
+PSRR @
VDD/VSS = ±5V DC ± 10% p-p AC
CS
20
0
100
1k
10k
100k
1M
03142-024
2
03142-021
PSRR (–dB)
–PSRR @
VDD/VSS = ±5V DC ± 10% p-p AC
CH1 5.00V
CH2 5.00V
M400ns
A CH1
2.70V
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 26. Large Signal Settling Time; Code 0x00 to 0xFF
Figure 23. PSRR vs. Frequency
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AD5263
Data Sheet
1.0
2.0
RAB = 20kΩ
TA = 25°C
1.0
R-INL (LSB)
Avg – 3σ
Avg
Avg – 3σ
0
–0.5
0.5
Avg – 3σ
Avg
Avg – 3σ
0
–0.5
–1.0
0
5
10
|VDD – VSS| (–V)
15
–2.0
20
Figure 27. INL vs. Supply Voltage
03142-026
–1.5
03142-025
INL (LSB)
0.5
–1.0
RAB = 20kΩ
TA = 25°C
1.5
0
5
10
|VDD – VSS| (V)
15
Figure 28. R-INL vs. Supply Voltage
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20
Data Sheet
AD5263
TEST CIRCUITS
Figure 29 to Figure 39 define the test conditions used in the Electrical Characteristics—20 KΩ, 50 KΩ, 200 KΩ Versions section and the
Timing Characteristics—20 KΩ, 50 KΩ, 200 KΩ Versions.
A
DUT
B
5V
W
W
OP279
B
VMS
OFFSET
GND
Figure 29. Test Circuit for Potentiometer Divider Nonlinearity Error (INL, DNL)
VOUT
03142-032
V+
DUT
VIN
03142-028
A
V+ = VDD
1LSB = V+/2N
OFFSET
BIAS
Figure 33. Test Circuit for Inverting Gain
5V
NO CONNECT
OP279
DUT
W
W
OFFSET
GND
B
Figure 34. Test Circuit for Noninverting Gain
+15V
IW = VDD/R NOMINAL
W
VW
W
VIN
OFFSET
GND
2.5V
Figure 31. Test Circuit for Wiper Resistance
W
B
ΔVMS%
ISW
0.1V
ΔVDD%
VSS TO VDD
03142-035
VMS
0.1V
ISW
CODE = 0x00
ΔVMS
ΔV DD
03142-031
W
PSS (%/%) =
B
RSW =
DUT
V+ = VDD 10%
A
–15V
Figure 35. Test Circuit for Gain vs. Frequency
VA
PSRR (dB) = 20 log
VOUT
B
03142-034
RW = [VMS1 – VMS2]/I W
03142-030
VMS1
V+
DUT
AD8610
B
VDD
B
A
DUT
VMS2
DUT
OFFSET
BIAS
Figure 30. Test Circuit for Resistor Position Nonlinearity Error
(Rheostat Operation; R-INL, R-DNL)
A
A
03142-029
VMS
03142-033
A
VOUT
VIN
IW
Figure 36. Test Circuit for Incremental On Resistance
Figure 32. Test Circuit for Power Supply Sensitivity (PSS, PSRR)
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AD5263
Data Sheet
A
VSS
GND B
W
N/C
ICM
W1
A2
RDAC 2
W2
VIN
B1
VCM
03142-036
VDD
DUT
VDD
NC
VSS
CTA = 20 log [VOUT/VIN]
Figure 37. Test Circuit for Common-Mode Leakage Current
VOUT
B2
03142-038
A1
RDAC 1
NC
Figure 39. Test Circuit for Analog Crosstalk
ILOGIC
VLOGIC
SCL
03142-037
SCA
Figure 38. Test Circuit for VLOGIC Current vs. Digital Input Voltage
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Data Sheet
AD5263
SPI-COMPATIBLE DIGITAL INTERFACE (DIS = 0)
SERIAL DATA-WORD FORMAT
Addr
B9
A1
29
B8
A0
MSB
Data
B7
D7
27
LSB
B6
D6
B5
D5
1
CLK
CS
VOUT
0
1
A1
A0
D7
D6
0
1
D5
D4
B3
D3
D3
D2
D1
B2
D2
B1
D1
B0
D0
20
D0
RDAC REGISTER LOAD
0
1
03142-039
SDI
B4
D4
0
Figure 40. AD5263 Timing Diagram (VA = 5 V, VB = 0 V, VW = VOUT)
1
SDI
(DATA IN)
Dx
Dx
0
tCH
tDS
tCS1
tCH
1
CLK
0
tCSHO
tCL
tCSH1
tCSS
1
CS
tC-SW
0
tS
0
±LSB
Figure 41. Detailed SPI Timing Diagram (VA = 5 V, VB = 0 V, VW = VOUT)
Rev. F | Page 15 of 28
03142-040
VOUT
VDD
AD5263
Data Sheet
I2C-COMPATIBLE DIGITAL INTERFACE (DIS = 1)
The word format maps in this section use the following abbreviations.
Abbreviation
S
P
A
AD1, AD0
A1, A0
RS
SD
Description
Start condition.
Stop condition.
Acknowledge.
I2C device address bits. Must match with the logic states at Pin AD1 and Pin AD0. Refer to Figure 49.
RDAC channel select.
Software reset wiper (A1, A0) to midscale position.
Shutdown active high; ties wiper (A1, A0) to Terminal B, opens Terminal A, RDAC register contents are not disturbed.
To exit shutdown, the command SD = 0 must be executed for each RDAC (A1, A0).
Data to digital output pins, Pin O1 and Pin O2 in I2C mode, used to drive external logic. The logic high level is
determined by VL and the logic low level is GND.
Write = 0.
Read = 1.
Data bits.
O1, O2
W
R
D7, D6, D5, D4, D3,
D2, D1, D0
X
Don’t care.
I2C WRITE MODE DATA-WORD FORMAT
S
0
1
0
1
1
AD1
AD0
A
W
X
A1
A0
Slave Address Byte
RS
SD
O1
O2
X
A
D7
D6
D5
D4
Instruction Byte
D3
D2
D1
D0
A
P
Data Byte
I2C READ MODE DATA-WORD FORMAT
S
0
1
0
1
1
AD1
Slave Address Byte
AD0
R
A
t8
D7
D8
D5
D4
D3
Data Byte
D2
D1
D0
A
P
t2
t9
SCL
t2
t4
t3
t8
t10
t5
t7
t9
03142-041
SDA
t1
P
S
P
S
Figure 42. Detailed I2C Timing Diagram
1
9
9
1
1
9
SCL
1
0
1
1
X
AD1 AD0 R/W
A1
ACK BY
AD5263
FRAME 1
SLAVE ADDRESS BYTE
A0
RS
SD
O1
O2
X
D7
D6
D5
ACK BY
AD5263
FRAME 1
INSTRUCTION BYTE
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
ACK BY
AD5263
STOP BY
MASTER
FRAME 1
DATABYTE
Figure 43. Writing to the RDAC Register
1
9
1
9
SCL
SDA
START BY
MASTER
0
1
0
1
1
D7
AD1 AD0 R/W
FRAME 1
SLAVE ADDRESS BYTE
D6
ACK BY
AD5263
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
FRAME 2
RDAC REGISTER
Figure 44. Reading Data from a Previously Selected RDAC Register in Write Mode
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D0
NO ACK
BY MASTER
STOP BY
MASTER
03142-042
START BY
MASTER
0
03142-043
SDA
Data Sheet
AD5263
OPERATION
The AD5263 is a quad-channel, 256-position, digitally
controlled, variable resistor (VR) device.
To program the VR settings, refer to the SPI-Compatible Digital
Interface (DIS = 0) section and the I2C-Compatible Digital
Interface (DIS = 1) section. The part has an internal power-on
preset that places the wiper at midscale during power-on,
simplifying the fault condition recovery at power-up. In addition,
the shutdown (SHDN) pin of AD5263 places the RDAC in an
almost zero-power consumption state where Terminal A is
open circuited and the wiper W is connected to Terminal B,
resulting in only leakage current consumption in the VR structure.
During shutdown, the VR latch settings are maintained or new
settings can be programmed. When the part is returned from
shutdown, the corresponding VR setting is applied to the RDAC.
(RAB – 1 LSB + 2 × RW). Figure 45 shows a simplified diagram of
the equivalent RDAC circuit, where the last resistor string is not
accessed; therefore, there is 1 LSB less of the nominal resistance at
full scale in addition to the wiper resistance.
The general equation determining the digitally programmed
output resistance between the W and B terminals is
RWB (D) =
D
× RAB + 2 × RW
256
(1)
where:
D is the decimal equivalent of the binary code loaded in the 8-bit
RDAC register.
RAB is the end-to-end resistance.
RW is the wiper resistance contributed by the on-resistance of one
internal switch.
Ax
In summary, if RAB = 20 kΩ and the A terminal is open circuited,
the RDAC latch codes in Table 5 result in the corresponding output
resistance, RWB.
SD BIT
RS
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
RS
Table 5. Codes and Corresponding RWB Resistances
D (Dec)
255
128
1
0
RS
Wx
RDAC
Bx
Output State
Full-scale (RAB − 1 LSB + 2 × RW)
Midscale
1 LSB + 2 × RW
Zero-scale (wiper contact resistance)
Note that in the zero-scale condition a finite wiper resistance of
120 Ω is present. Care should be taken to limit the current flow
between W and B in this state to a maximum pulse current of
no more than 20 mA. Otherwise, degradation or possible
destruction of the internal switch contact can occur.
03142-044
LATCH
AND
DECODER RS
RWB (Ω)
20,042
10,120
198
120
Figure 45. AD5263 Equivalent RDAC Circuit
PROGRAMMING THE VARIABLE RESISTOR
Rheostat Operation
The nominal resistance of the RDAC between Terminal A and
Terminal B is available in 20 kΩ, 50 kΩ, and 200 kΩ. The final
two or three digits of the part number determine the nominal
resistance value, for example, 20 kΩ = 20; 50 kΩ = 50;
200 kΩ = 200. The nominal resistance (RAB) of the VR has
256 contact points accessed by the wiper terminal, plus the B
terminal contact. The 8-bit data in the RDAC latch is decoded to
select one of the 256 possible settings. Assuming a 20 kΩ part is
used, the wiper’s first connection starts at the B terminal for data
0x00. Because there is a 60 Ω wiper contact resistance, such a
connection yields a minimum of 2 × 60 Ω resistance between the
W and B terminals. The second connection is the first tap point,
and corresponds to 198 Ω (RWB = RAB/256 + RW = 78 Ω + 2 ×
60 Ω) for Data 0x01. The third connection is the next tap point
representing 276 Ω (RWB = 78 Ω × 2 + 2 × 60 Ω) for Data 0x02,
and so on. Each LSB data value increase moves the wiper up the
resistor ladder until the last tap point is reached at 20,042 Ω
Similar to the mechanical potentiometer, the resistance of the
RDAC between the W wiper and Terminal A also produces a
digitally controlled complementary resistance, RWA. When these
terminals are used, the B terminal can be opened. Setting the
resistance value for RWA starts at a maximum value of resistance
and decreases as the data loaded in the latch increases in value.
The general equation for this operation is
256 − D
(2)
RWA (D) =
× RAB + 2 × RW
256
For RAB = 20 kΩ and the B terminal is open circuited, the RDAC
latch codes in Table 6 result in the corresponding output
resistance RWA.
Table 6. Codes and Corresponding RWA Resistances
D (Dec)
255
128
1
0
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RWA (Ω)
198
10,120
20,042
20,120
Output State
Full scale
Midscale
1 LSB + 2 × RW
Zero scale
AD5263
Data Sheet
The typical distribution of the end-to-end resistance RAB from
channel to channel matches within ±1%. Device-to-device
matching is process-lot dependent, and it is possible to have
±30% variation. Because the resistance element is processed in
thin film technology, the change in RAB with temperature has a
very low temperature coefficient of 30 ppm/°C.
PROGRAMMING THE POTENTIOMETER DIVIDER
VOLTAGE OUTPUT OPERATION
The digital potentiometer easily generates a voltage divider at
wiper-to-B and wiper-to-A proportional to the input voltage from
Terminal A and Terminal B. Unlike the polarity from VDD to VSS,
which must be positive, the voltage across A to B, W to A, and
W to B can be at either polarity, if VSS is powered by a negative
supply.
If the effect of the wiper resistance for approximation is ignored,
connecting the A terminal to 5 V and the B terminal to ground
produces an output voltage from the wiper to B, starting at 0 V
up to 1 LSB below 5 V. Each LSB step of voltage is equal to the
voltage applied across Terminal A to Terminal B divided by the
256 positions of the potentiometer divider. Because the AD5263
can be powered by dual supplies, the general equation defining
the output voltage VW with respect to ground for any valid input
voltages applied to Terminal A and Terminal B is
D
256 − D
VA +
VB
256
256
(3)
Operation of the digital potentiometer in the divider mode
results in a more accurate operation over temperature. Unlike
the rheostat mode, the output voltage is dependent mainly on
the ratio of the internal resistances RWA and RWB, and not their
absolute values; therefore, the temperature drift reduces to
5 ppm/°C.
The AD5263 contains a 3-wire SPI-compatible digital interface
(SDI, CS, and CLK). The 10-bit serial word must be loaded with
address bits A1 and A0, followed by the data byte, MSB first. The
format of the word is shown in the Serial Data-Word Format
section and bit map.
The positive-edge sensitive CLK input requires clean transitions
to avoid clocking incorrect data into the serial input register.
Standard logic families work well. If mechanical switches are
used for product evaluation, they should be debounced by a
flip-flop or other suitable means. When CS is low, the clock
loads data into the serial register on each positive clock edge
(see Figure 40).
Table 7. AD5263 Address Decode Table
A1
0
0
1
1
A0
0
1
0
1
Latch Loaded
RDAC 1
RDAC 2
RDAC 3
RDAC 4
The data setup and data hold times in the specification table
determine the valid timing requirements. The AD5263 uses a
10-bit serial input data register word that is transferred to the
internal RDAC register when the CS line returns to logic high.
Note that only the last 10 bits that are clocked into the register
are latched into the decoder. As CS goes high, it activates the
address decoder and updates the corresponding channel
according to Table 7.
During shutdown (SHDN), the serial data output (SDO) pin is
forced to logic high in order to avoid power dissipation in the
external pull-up resistor. For an equivalent SDO output circuit
schematic, see Figure 46.
PIN-SELECTABLE DIGITAL INTERFACE
SHDN
SDO
The AD5263 provides the flexibility of a selectable interface.
When the digital interface select (DIS) pin is tied low, the SPI
mode is engaged. When the DIS pin is tied high to the VL
supply, the I2C mode is engaged.
CS
SDI
SERIAL
REGISTER
D
CK
CLK
RES
Q
RS
03142-045
VW (D ) =
SPI-COMPATIBLE 3-WIRE SERIAL BUS (DIS = 0)
Figure 46. Detailed SDO Output Schematic of the AD5263
During reset (RES), the wiper is set to midscale. Note that
unlike SHDN, when the part is taken out of reset, the wiper
remains at midscale and does not revert to its pre-reset setting.
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Data Sheet
AD5263
Daisy-Chain Operation
The serial data output (SDO) pin contains an open-drain
N-channel FET. This output requires a pull-up resistor in order
to transfer data to the SDI pin of the next package. This allows
for daisy-chaining several RDACs from a single processor serial
data line. The pull-up resistor termination voltage can be greater
than the VDD supply voltage. It is recommended to increase the
clock period when using a pull-up resistor to the SDI pin of the
following device because capacitive loading at the daisy-chain node
(SDO to SDI) between devices may induce time delay to subsequent
devices. Users should be aware of this potential problem to achieve
data transfer successfully (see Figure 47). If two AD5263s are
daisy-chained, a total of 20 bits of data is required. The first 10 bits,
complying with the format shown in the Serial Data-Word Format
section and bit map, go to U2 and the second 10 bits, with the
same format, go to U1. CS should be kept low until all 20 bits are
clocked into their respective serial registers. After this, CS is pulled
high to complete the operation and load the RDAC latch. Data
appears on SDO on the negative edge of the clock, thus making
it available to the input of the daisy-chained device on the rising
edge of the next clock.
The 2-wire I2C serial bus protocol operates as follows.
1.
The slave whose address corresponds to the transmitted
address responds by pulling the SDA line low during the
ninth clock pulse (this is termed the acknowledge bit). At
this stage, all other devices on the bus remain idle while the
selected device waits for data to be written to or read from
its serial register. If the R/W bit is high, the master reads
from the slave device. If the R/W bit is low, the master
writes to the slave device.
2.
VL
SPI
U1
SDI
SDO
CS CLK
RP
2.2kΩ
AD5263
U2
SDI
In write mode, the second byte is the instruction byte. The
first bit (MSB) of the instruction byte is a don’t care. The
following two bits, labeled A1 and A0, are the RDAC
subaddress select bits.
The fourth MSB (RS) is the midscale reset. A logic high on
this bit moves the wiper of the selected channel to the center
tap where RWA = RWB. This feature effectively writes over
the contents of the register, so that when taken out of reset
mode, the RDAC remains at midscale.
SDO
CS CLK
03142-046
MOSI
CLK CS
AD5263
The master initiates a data transfer by establishing a
START condition, which is when a high-to-low transition
on the SDA line occurs while SCL is high (see Figure 43).
The following byte is the slave address byte, which consists
of the 7-bit slave address followed by an R/W bit. This R/W
bit determines whether data will be read from or written to
the slave device.
Figure 47. Daisy-Chain Configuration
I2C-COMPATIBLE 2-WIRE SERIAL BUS (DIS = 1)
In the I2C-compatible mode, the RDACs are connected to the
bus as slave devices.
Referring to the bit maps in the I2C-Compatible Digital
Interface (DIS = 1) section, the first byte of the AD5263 is a
slave address byte, consisting of a 7-bit slave address and a R/W
bit. The five MSBs are 01011 and the following two bits are
determined by the state of the AD0 and AD1 pins of the device.
AD0 and AD1 allow the user to place up to four of the I2Ccompatible devices on one bus.
The fifth MSB (SD) is the shutdown bit. A logic high causes
the selected channel to open circuit at Terminal A while
shorting the wiper to Terminal B. This operation yields
almost 0 Ω in rheostat mode or 0 V in potentiometer
mode. This SD bit serves the same function as the SHDN
pin except that the SHDN pin reacts to active low. In
addition, the SHDN pin affects all channels, as opposed to
the SD bit, which affects only the channel being written to.
It is important to note that the shutdown operation does
not disturb the contents of the register. When brought out
of shutdown, the previous setting is applied to the RDAC.
The next two bits are O2 and O1. They are extra programmable
logic outputs that can be used to drive other digital loads,
logic gates, LED drivers, analog switches, etc.
The LSB is a don’t care bit (see the bit map in the I2C Write
Mode Data-Word Format section).
After acknowledging the instruction byte, the last byte in write
mode is the data byte. Data is transmitted over the serial bus
in sequences of nine clock pulses (eight data bits followed by
an acknowledge bit). The transitions on the SDA line must
occur during the low period of SCL and remain stable
during the high period of SCL (see Figure 43).
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AD5263
In read mode, the data byte follows immediately after the
acknowledgment of the slave address byte. Data is transmitted
over the serial bus in sequences of nine clock pulses (a slight
difference with the write mode, where there are eight data
bits followed by an acknowledge bit). Similarly, the transitions
on the SDA line must occur during the low period of SCL and
remain stable during the high period of SCL (see Figure 44).
Note that the channel of interest is the one that was
previously selected in write mode. In cases where users
need to read the RDAC values of both channels, they must
program the first channel in write mode and then change
to read mode to read the first channel value. After that,
they must change back to write mode with the second channel
selected and read the second channel value in read mode
again. It is not necessary for users to issue the Frame 3 data
byte in the write mode for subsequent readback operation.
Refer to Figure 44 for the programming format.
4.
After all data bits have been read or written, a stop condition is
established by the master. A stop condition is defined as a
low-to-high transition on the SDA line while SCL is high.
In write mode, the master pulls the SDA line high during the
tenth clock pulse to establish a stop condition (see Figure 43).
In read mode, the master issues a no acknowledge for the
ninth clock pulse (that is, the SDA line remains high). The
master then brings the SDA line low before the tenth clock
pulse, which goes high to establish a stop condition (see
Figure 44).
A repeated write function gives the user flexibility to update the
RDAC output a number of times after addressing and instructing
the part only once. For example, after the RDAC has acknowledged
its slave address and instruction bytes in the write mode, the
RDAC output updates on each successive byte. If different
instructions are needed, the write/read mode has to start again
with a new slave address, instruction, and data byte. Similarly, a
repeated read function of the RDAC is also allowed.
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC OUTPUT
The AD5263 features additional programmable logic outputs, O1
and O2, which can be used to drive a digital load, analog switches,
and logic gates. O1 and O2 default to Logic 0. The voltage level can
swing from GND to VL. The logic states of O1 and O2 can be
programmed in Frame 2 under write mode (see Figure 43). These
logic outputs have adequate current driving capability to
sink/source milliamperes of load.
•
Do not complete the write cycle by not issuing the stop,
then start, slave address byte, acknowledge, instruction
byte with O1 and O2 specified, acknowledge, stop.
SELF-CONTAINED SHUTDOWN FUNCTION
Shutdown can be activated by strobing the SHDN pin or
programming the SD bit in the write mode instruction byte. In
addition, shutdown can even be implemented with the device’s
digital output, as shown in Figure 48. In this configuration, the
device is shut down during power-up, but users are allowed to
program the device. Thus, when O1 is programmed high, the
device exits from the shutdown mode and responds to the new
setting. This self-contained shutdown function allows absolute
shutdown during power-up, which is crucial in hazardous
environments, without adding extra components.
O1
SHDN
RPULL-DOWN
AD5263
SDA
03142-047
3.
Data Sheet
SCL
Figure 48. Shutdown by Internal Logic Output
If the shutdown function is enabled by using the SD bit, see the I2C
Write Mode Data-Word Format section. Table 8 and Table 9
show the sequences that can place any channel in an undesirable
shutdown state.
Table 8. Direct Sequence
Command Sequence
Write RDAC 1, SHDN RDAC 2
Write RDAC 2, SHDN RDAC 1
Write RDAC 3, SHDN RDAC 4
Write RDAC 4, SHDN RDAC 3
RDAC Shutdown
RDAC1 and RDAC2
RDAC1 and RDAC2
RDAC3 and RDAC4
RDAC3 and RDAC4
To overcome the issue, employ the following sequence, as an
example for the first case:
•
Start, slave address byte, acknowledge, instruction byte
(write RDAC1), acknowledge, data byte, acknowledge, stop.
•
Start, slave address byte, acknowledge, instruction byte
(write RDAC1), acknowledge, stop.
•
Start, slave address byte, acknowledge, instruction byte
(SHDN RDAC2), acknowledge, data byte, acknowledge, stop.
Table 9. Indirect Sequence
Users can also activate O1 and O2 in three different ways without
affecting the wiper settings. They may do the following:
Command Sequence
Write RDAC 1, SHDN RDAC 1, SHDN RDAC 4
•
Start, slave address byte, acknowledge, instruction byte
with O1 and O2 specified, acknowledge, Stop.
Write RDAC 3, SHDN RDAC 3, SHDN RDAC 2
•
Complete the write cycle with stop, then start, slave address
byte, acknowledge, instruction byte with O1 and O2
specified, acknowledge, stop.
To overcome this issue, swap the SHDN order command, for
example, write RDAC 1, SHDN RDAC 4, and then SHDN
RDAC 1.
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RDAC Shutdown
RDAC1, RDAC3,
and RDAC4
RDAC1, RDAC2,
and RDAC3
Data Sheet
AD5263
+5V
Figure 49 shows four AD5263 devices on the same serial bus. Each
has a different slave address because the states of their AD0 and
AD1 pins are different. This allows each RDAC within each device
to be written to or read from independently. The master device
output bus line drivers are open-drain, pull-downs in a fully
I2C-compatible interface.
0V
VIN
R3
1kΩ
Q1
2N3906
Q2
2N3906
VOUT
R2
10kΩ
R1
10kΩ
0V
–5V
–5V
+5V
03142-051
MULTIPLE DEVICES ON ONE BUS
–5V
Figure 51. Level Shift for Bipolar Potential Operation
RP
ESD PROTECTION
SCL
SDA SCL
AD1
SDA SCL
AD1
AD0
AD0
AD0
AD0
AD5263
AD5263
AD5263
AD5263
03142-048
SDA SCL
AD1
SDA SCL
AD1
5V
340Ω
Figure 49. Multiple AD5263 Devices on One I2C Bus
VSS
Figure 52. ESD Protection of Digital Pins
LEVEL SHIFT FOR NEGATIVE VOLTAGE OPERATION
The digital potentiometer is popular in laser diode driver and
certain telecommunication equipment level-setting applications.
These applications are sometimes operated between ground and
some negative supply voltage so that the systems can be biased
at round to avoid large bypass capacitors that may significantly
impede the ac performance. Like most digital potentiometers, the
AD5263 can be configured with a negative supply (see Figure 50).
VDD
AD5263
VSS
A,B,W
VSS
Figure 53. ESD Protection of Resistor Terminals
TERMINAL VOLTAGE OPERATING RANGE
The AD5263 positive VDD and negative VSS power supply defines
the boundary conditions for proper 3-terminal digital
potentiometer operation. Supply signals present on the A, B,
and W terminals that exceed VDD or VSS are clamped by the
internal forward-biased diodes shown in Figure 54.
VDD
GND
LEVEL SHIFTED
SDA
LEVEL SHIFTED
SCL
03142-050
–5V
LOGIC
A
Figure 50. Biased at Negative Voltage
W
However, the digital inputs must also be level shifted to allow
proper operation because the ground is referenced to the negative
potential. As a result, Figure 51 shows one implementtation
with a couple of transistors and a few resistors. When VIN is
high, Q1 is turned on and its emitter is clamped at one threshold
above ground. This threshold appears at the base of Q2, which
causes Q2 to turn off. In this state, VOUT approaches −5 V. When
VIN is low, Q1 is turned off and the base of Q2 is pulled low, which
in turn causes Q2 to turn on. In this state, VOUT approaches 0 V.
Beware that proper time shifting is also needed for successful
communication with the device.
B
VSS
03142-054
5V
5V
All digital inputs are protected with a series input resistor and
parallel Zener ESD structures shown in Figure 52 and Figure 53.
This protection applies to digital input pins SDI/SDA, CLK/SCL,
CS/AD0, RES/AD1, and SHDN.
03142-052
SDA
MASTER
03142-053
RP
Figure 54. Maximum Terminal Voltages Set by VDD and VSS
POWER-UP SEQUENCE
Because the ESD protection diodes limit the voltage compliance
at the A, B, and W terminals (see Figure 54), it is important to
power VDD and VSS before applying any voltage to the A, B, and
W terminals; otherwise, the diodes are forward biased such that
VDD and VSS are powered unintentionally and may affect the rest
of the circuit. The ideal power-up sequence is in the following
order: GND, VDD, VSS, VL, digital inputs, and VA/B/W. The relative
order of powering VA, VB, VW, and digital inputs is not important as
long as they are powered after VDD and VSS.
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AD5263
Data Sheet
VLOGIC POWER SUPPLY
RDAC CIRCUIT SIMULATION MODEL
The AD5263 is capable of operating at high voltages beyond the
internal logic levels, which are limited to operation at 5 V. As a
result, VL always needs to be tied to a separate 2.7 V to 5.5 V source
to ensure proper digital signal levels. Logic levels must be limited to
VL, regardless of VDD. In addition, VL should always be less than
or equal to VDD.
The internal parasitic capacitances and the external capacitive loads
dominate the ac characteristics of the RDACs. Configured as a
potentiometer divider, the –3 dB bandwidth of the AD5263 (20 kΩ
resistor) measures 300 kHz at half scale. Figure 22 provides the
large signal BODE plot characteristics of the three available
resistor versions: 20 kΩ, 50 kΩ, and 200 kΩ. A parasitic simulation
model is shown in Figure 56. The following code provides a
macro model net list for the 20 kΩ RDAC.
It is a good practice to employ compact, minimum-lead length
layout design. The leads to the input should be as direct as possible
with a minimum conductor length. Ground paths should have
low resistance and low inductance.
Similarly, it is also a good practice to bypass the power supplies
with quality capacitors for optimum stability. Supply leads to
the device should be bypassed with 0.01 µF to 0.1 µF ceramic
disc or chip capacitors. Low ESR 1 µF to 10 µF tantalum or
electrolytic capacitors should also be applied at the supplies to
minimize any transient disturbance and low frequency ripple
(see Figure 55). Notice the digital ground should also be joined
remotely to the analog ground at one point to minimize the
ground bounce.
VDD
VDD
C3
10µF
+
C1
0.1µF
C4
10µF
+
C2
0.1µF
AD5263
VSS
GND
RDAC
20kΩ
B
CB
25pF
CA
25pF
CW
55pF
W
Figure 56. RDAC Circuit Simulation Model for RDAC = 20 kΩ
Listing 1. Macro Model Net List for RDAC
.PARAM D=256, RDAC=20E3
*
.SUBCKT DPOT (A,W,B)
*
CA
A
0
25E-12
RWA
A
W
{(1-D/256)*RDAC+60}
CW
W
0
55E-12
RWB
W
B
{D/256*RDAC+60}
CB
B
0
25E-12
*
.ENDS DPOT
03142-055
VSS
A
03142-069
LAYOUT AND POWER SUPPLY BYPASSING
Figure 55. Power Supply Bypassing
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Data Sheet
AD5263
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
BIPOLAR DC OR AC OPERATION FROM DUAL
SUPPLIES
The AD5263 can be operated from dual supplies, enabling
control of ground referenced ac signals or bipolar operation.
The ac signal, as high as VDD/VSS, can be applied directly across
Terminal A to Terminal B, with the output taken from Terminal W.
+5.0V
VDD
VDD
µC
SCLK
SCL
GND MCSI
SDA
A1
±5V p-p
±2.5V p-p
W1
B1
A2
GND
D = 0x90
Depending on the op amp GBP, reducing the feedback resistor
may extend the zero’s frequency far enough to overcome the
problem. A better approach is to include a compensation capacitor
C2 to cancel the effect caused by C1. Optimum compensation
occurs when R1 × C1 = R2 × C2. This is not an option, because
of the variation of R2. As a result, one may use the relationship
described and scale C2 as if R2 is at its maximum value. Doing
so may overcompensate and compromise the performance slightly
when R2 is set at low values. However, it avoids the gain peaking,
ringing, or oscillation in the worst case. For critical applications,
C2 should be found empirically to suit the need. In general, C2
in the range of a few pF to no more than a few tenths of pF is
usually adequate for the compensation.
W2
B2
_
5.0V
03142-056
VSS
AD5263
Figure 57. Bipolar Operation from Dual Supplies
GAIN CONTROL COMPENSATION
A digital potentiometer is commonly used in gain control such
as the noninverting gain amplifier shown in Figure 58.
C2
4.7pF
Similarly, there are W and A terminal capacitances connected to
the output (not shown); fortunately, their effect at this node is less
significant and the compensation can be disregarded in most cases.
PROGRAMMABLE VOLTAGE REFERENCE
For voltage divider mode operation (Figure 59), it is common to
buffer the output of the digital potentiometer unless the load is
much larger than RWB. Not only does the buffer serve the purpose
of impedance conversion, but it also allows a heavier load to be
driven.
5V
R2
200kΩ
B
A
W
AD5263
1 U1
VIN
VOUT
R1
47kΩ
AD1582
5V
3
A
W
GND
VO
VI
B
AD8601
A1
Figure 58. Typical Noninverting Gain Amplifier
VO
03142-058
U1
03142-057
C1
25pF
Figure 59. Programmable Voltage Reference
Notice the RDAC B terminal parasitic capacitance is connected to
the op amp noninverting node. It introduces a zero for the 1/βo
term with +20 dB/dec, whereas a typical op amp GBP has
−20 dB/dec characteristics. A large R2 and finite C1 can cause
this zero’s frequency to fall well below the crossover frequency.
Thus, the rate of closure becomes 40 dB/dec and the system has
0° phase margin at the crossover frequency. The output may ring or
oscillate if the input is a rectangular pulse or step function.
Similarly, it is also likely to ring when switching between two gain
values, because this is equivalent to a step change at the input.
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AD5263
Data Sheet
8-BIT BIPOLAR DAC
Figure 60 shows a low cost, 8-bit, bipolar DAC. It offers the
same number of adjustable steps, but not the precision as compared
to conventional DACs. The linearity and temperature coefficient,
especially at low values codes, are skewed by the effects of the
digital potentiometer wiper resistance. The output of this circuit is
(4)
+15V
VI
OP2177
VO
A2
B
1 U1
–15V
–5VREF
VOUT
+5VREF
ADR425
TRIM
0
64
128
192
255
+15V
GND
V+
OP2177
V–
Figure 60. 8-Bit Bipolar DAC
BIPOLAR PROGRAMMABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER
For applications requiring bipolar gain, Figure 61 shows one
implementation similar to the previous circuit. The digital
potentiometer U1 sets the adjustment range. The wiper voltage
at W2 can therefore be programmed between VI and –KVI at a
given U2 setting. Configuring A2 in the noninverting mode
allows linear gain and attenuation. The transfer function is
VI
R2 D2
= 1 +
× (1 + K ) − K
×
R1 256
A2
B2
A1
B1
OP2177
V–
C1
VO
R2
A2
U1
AD5263
–KVI
VSS
VDD
W1
VOUT
U1
AD5263
A
B
+V
W
U2
AD8601
CC
RBIAS
IL
SIGNAL
LD
–V
R1
V+
OP2177
V–
A1
VSS
03142-060
VI
U3 2N7002
VIN
In this circuit, the inverting input of the op amp forces the VOUT to
be equal to the wiper voltage set by the digital potentiometer. The
load current is then delivered by the supply via the N-channel
FET, N1. N1 power handling must be adequate to dissipate power
equal to (VIN − VOUT) × IL. This circuit can source a maximum of
100 mA with a 5 V supply. For precision applications, a voltage
reference such as ADR421 or ADR03 can be applied at the A
terminal of the digital potentiometer.
V+
W2
–10
–5
0
5
9.680
Figure 62. Programmable Booster Voltage Source
VDD
U2
R2 = 9 × R1
–2
–1
0
1
1.937
For applications that require high current adjustment, such as a
laser diode driver or tunable laser, a boosted voltage source can
be considered. See Figure 62.
(5)
where K is the ratio of RWB1/RWA1 set by U1.
AD5263
R1 = R2
PROGRAMMABLE VOLTAGE SOURCE WITH
BOOSTED OUTPUT
03142-059
A1
VO
R1 = ∞, R2 = 0
–1
–0.5
0
0.5
0.968
D
A
VIN
If R2 is large, a compensation capacitor of a few pF may be
needed to avoid any gain peaking.
Table 10. Result of Bipolar Gain Amplifier
V–
W
(6)
Table 10 shows the result of adjusting D, with A2 configured with
unity gain, gain of 2, and gain of 10. The result is a bipolar amplifier
with linearly programmable gain and 256-step resolution.
V+
AD5263
R2 2 × D2
VO = 1 +
− 1 × V I
×
R1 256
03142-061
2D
VO =
− 1 ×V REF
256
Similar to the previous example, in the simpler (and much more
usual) case where K = 1, a single channel is used and U1 is
replaced by a matched pair of resistors to apply VI and –VI at
the ends of the digital potentiometer. The relationship becomes
Figure 61. Bipolar Programmable Gain Amplifier
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Data Sheet
AD5263
PROGRAMMABLE 4 TO 20 MA CURRENT SOURCE
A programmable 4–20 mA current source can be implemented
with the circuit shown in Figure 63. The REF191 is a unique low
supply headroom and high current handling precision reference
that can deliver 20 mA at +2.048 V. The load current is simply
the voltage across Terminal B to Terminal W of the digital
potentiometer divided by RS:
IL =
V REF × D
PROGRAMMABLE BIDIRECTIONAL CURRENT
SOURCE
For applications that require bidirectional current control or
higher voltage compliance, a Howland current pump can be a
solution (see Figure 64). If the resistors are matched, the load
current is
(7)
RS × 2N
(R2A + R2B ) R1
IL =
R2B
×VW
R1
150kΩ
(8)
R2
15kΩ
+5V
3
VOUT
6
SLEEP
REF191
GND
4
+15V
0 TO (2.048V + VL)
B
C1
1µF
AD5263
+5V
V+
W
A
OP2177
+5V
RS
102Ω
C2
10pF
AD5263
W
V+
OP8510
–5V
VL
–5V
IL
RL
100Ω
V+
OP2177
V–
A1
R1
150kΩ
A2
R2B
50Ω
–15V
R2A
14.95kΩ
RL
500Ω
–15V
03142-062
V–
V–
+15V
A
U2
–2.048V TO VL
C1
10pF
VL
|L
03142-063
2 U1
VIN
Figure 64. Programmable Bidirectional Current Source
Figure 63. Programmable 4–20 mA Current Source
The circuit is simple, but beware of two things. First, dual-supply
op amps are ideal because the ground potential of the REF191
can swing from −2.048 V at zero scale to VL at full scale of the
potentiometer setting. Although the circuit works with a single
supply, the programmable resolution of the system is reduced.
For applications that demand higher current capabilities, a few
changes to the circuit in Figure 63 produce an adjustable current in
the range of hundreds of mA. First, the voltage reference needs
to be replaced with a high current, low dropout regulator, such
as the ADP3333, and the op amp needs to be swapped with a
high current, dual-supply model, such as the AD5263. Depending
on the desired range of current, an appropriate value for RS
must be calculated. Because of the high current flowing to the
load, the user must pay attention to the load impedance so as
not to drive the op amp past the positive rail.
R2B, in theory, can be made as small as needed to achieve the
current needed within the A2 output current driving capability.
In this circuit, OP2177 can deliver ±5 mA in either direction,
and the voltage compliance approaches +15 V. It can be shown
that the output impedance is
Zo =
R1′ × R 2B (R1 + R2A )
R1 × R2 ′ − R1′(R2A + R2B )
(9)
This output impedance can be infinite if resistors R1′ and R2′
match precisely with R1 and R2A + R2B, respectively. On the
other hand, it can be negative if the resistors are not matched.
As a result, C1 in the range of 1 pF to 10 pF is needed to prevent
oscillation.
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AD5263
Data Sheet
PROGRAMMABLE LOW-PASS FILTER
At resonance, setting
In analog-to-digital conversion applications, it is common to
include an antialiasing filter to band-limit the sampling signal.
Dual-channel digital potentiometers can be used to construct a
second-order Sallen-Key low-pass filter (see Figure 65). The design
equations are
VI
=
ωO =
Q=
ωO 2
ωO
S2 +
(10)
S + ωO 2
Q
1
R1 × R2 × C1 × C2
(11)
1
1
+
R1 × C1 R2 × C2
balances the bridge. In practice, R2/R1 should be set slightly
greater than 2 to ensure that the oscillation can start. On the
other hand, the alternating turn-on of the diodes D1 and D2
ensures that R2/R1 is momentarily less than 2, thereby
stabilizing the oscillation.
Once the frequency is set, the oscillation amplitude can be
tuned by R2B because
2
VO = I D × R2B + V D
3
(12)
Users can first select some convenient values for the capacitors.
To achieve maximally flat bandwidth where Q = 0.707, let C1 be
twice the size of C2, and let R1 = R2. As a result, the user can adjust
R1 and R2 to the same settings to achieve the desired bandwidth.
FREQUENCY
ADJUSTMENT
C
R2
B
A
W
R
B
AD8601
R
C2
C
2.2nF
VO
R
10kΩ
A
W
OP1177
R1 = R1’ = R2B = AD5263
D1 = D2 = 1N4148
With R = R′, C = C′, and R2 = R2A||(R2B + RDIODE), the oscillation
frequency is
(13)
where R is equal to RWA, such that
256 − D
R AB
256
VO
V–
R2A
R2B 2.1kΩ
10kΩ
In a classic Wien bridge oscillator (Figure 66), the Wien network
(R, R′, C, C′) provides positive feedback, while R1 and R2 provide
negative feedback. At the resonant frequency, fO, the overall phase
shift is zero, and the positive feedback causes the circuit to oscillate.
R=
U1
–2.5V
PROGRAMMABLE OSCILLATOR
1
1
, or f O =
RC
2πRC
B
VN
Figure 65. Sallen-Key Low-Pass Filter
ωO =
A
W
+2.5V
V+
V–
U1
–2.5V
ADJUSTED TO
SAME SETTING
R’
10kΩ
B
V+
W
C
VP 2.2nF
+2.5V
03142-064
R1
A
(16)
VO, ID, and VD are interdependent variables. With proper selection
of R2B, an equilibrium is reached such that VO converges. R2B
can be in series with a discrete resistor to increase the amplitude,
but the total resistance should not be so large that it saturates
the output.
C1
VI
(15)
(14)
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R1
1kΩ
B
A
D1
D2
W
AMPLITUDE
ADJUSTMENT
03142-065
VO
R2
=2
R1
Figure 66. Programmable Oscillator with Amplitude Control
Data Sheet
AD5263
The AD5263 offers 20 kΩ, 50 kΩ, and 200 kΩ nominal resistances.
Users who need a lower resistance and the same number of step
adjustments can place multiple devices in parallel. For example,
Figure 67 shows a simple scheme of using two channels in parallel.
To adjust half of the resistance linearly per step, users need to
program both channels to the same settings.
VDD
A1
A2
W1
B2
W2
03142-066
B1
LED
Figure 67. Reduce Resistance by Half with Linear Adjustment Characteristics
RESISTANCE TOLERANCE, DRIFT, AND
TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT MISMATCH
CONSIDERATIONS
In rheostat mode operation, such as the gain control circuit of
Figure 70, the tolerance mismatch between the digital potentiometer and the discrete resistor can cause repeatability issues
among various systems. Because of the inherent matching of the
silicon process, it is practical to apply the multichannel device
in this type of application. As such, R1 should be replaced by
one of the channels of the digital potentiometer. R1 should be
programmed to a specific value while R2 can be used for the
adjustable gain. Although it adds cost, this approach minimizes
the tolerance and temperature coefficient mismatch between R1
and R2. In addition, this approach also tracks the resistance drift
over time. As a result, these nonideal parameters become less
sensitive to system variations.
B
Applicable only to the voltage divider mode, by connecting a
discrete resistor in parallel as shown in Figure 68, a proportionately
lower voltage appears at Terminal A. This translates into a finer
degree of precision because the step size at Terminal W is smaller.
The voltage can be found as
D
VDD
× (R AB || R1)
VW (D ) =
×
256 R2 + (R AB || R1)
R2
A
W
R11
C1
–
AD8601
+
VI
(17)
1REPLACED
VO
U1
03142-070
RESISTANCE SCALING
WITH ANOTHER CHANNEL OF RDAC
Figure 70. Linear Gain Control with Tracking Resistance Tolerance and Drift
VDD
Notice that the circuit in Figure 71 can also be used to track the
tolerance, temperature coefficient, and drift in this particular
application. However, the characteristics of the transfer function
change from a linear to a pseudologarithmic gain function.
R2
A
W
R1
R
R1