2.7 V to 5.5 V, Serial-Input,
Voltage-Output, 16-Bit DACs
AD5541/AD5542
Data Sheet
FEATURES
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAMS
VDD
Full 16-bit performance
3 V and 5 V single-supply operation
Low 0.625 mW power dissipation
1 µs settling time
Unbuffered voltage output capable of driving 60 kΩ
loads directly
SPI-/QSPI-/MICROWIRE-compatible interface standards
Power-on reset clears DAC output to 0 V (unipolar mode)
5 kV HBM ESD classification
Low glitch: 1.1 nV-sec
8
AD5541
16-BIT DAC
REF 3
VOUT
2
AGND
16-BIT DAC LATCH
CS 4
CONTROL
LOGIC
SCLK 5
SERIAL INPUT REGISITER
07557-001
DIN 6
1
7
DGND
Figure 1. AD5541
APPLICATIONS
VDD
14
Digital gain and offset adjustment
Automatic test equipment
Data acquisition systems
Industrial process control
The AD5541/AD5542 utilize a versatile 3-wire interface that is
compatible with SPI, QSPI™, MICROWIRE™ and DSP interface
standards. The AD5541/AD5542 are available in 8-lead and
14-lead SOIC packages.
RFB
INV
2
VOUT
3
AGNDF
4
AGNDS
REFF 6
16-BIT DAC
REFS 5
16-BIT DAC LATCH
CS 7
LDAC 11
SCLK 8
CONTROL
LOGIC
DIN 10
SERIAL INPUT REGISITER
12
DGND
07557-002
The AD5541/AD5542 are single, 16-bit, serial input, voltage
output digital-to-analog converters (DACs) that operate from
a single 2.7 V to 5.5 V supply. The DAC output range extends
from 0 V to VREF.
The AD5542 can be operated in bipolar mode, which generates
a ±VREF output swing. The AD5542 also includes Kelvin sense
connections for the reference and analog ground pins to reduce
layout sensitivity.
1
13
RINV
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The DAC output range extends from 0 V to VREF and is guaranteed
monotonic, providing 1 LSB INL accuracy at 16 bits without
adjustment over the full specified temperature range of −40°C to
+85°C. Offering unbuffered outputs, the AD5541/AD5542
achieve a 1 µs settling time with low power consumption and low
offset errors. Providing a low noise performance of 11.8 nV/√Hz
and low glitch, the AD5541/AD5542 is suitable for deployment
across multiple end systems.
RFB
AD5542
Figure 2. AD5542
Table 1.
Part No.
AD5541A/AD5542A
AD5024/AD5044/AD5064
AD5062
AD5063
Description
Single, 16-bit unbuffered nanoDAC™,
±1 LSB INL, LFCSP
Quad 12-/14-/16-bit nanoDAC,
±1 LSB INL, TSSOP
Single, 16-bit nanoDAC, ±1 LSB INL,
SOT-23
Single, 16-bit nanoDAC, ±1 LSB INL,
SOT-23
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Single-Supply Operation. The AD5541 and AD5542 are fully
specified and guaranteed for a single 2.7 V to 5.5 V supply.
Low Power Consumption. These parts consume typically
0.625 mW with a 5 V supply and 0.375 mV at 3 V.
3-Wire Serial Interface.
Unbuffered Output Capable of Driving 60 kΩ Loads. This
reduces power consumption because there is no internal
buffer to drive.
Power-On Reset Circuitry.
Rev. F
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AD5541/AD5542
Data Sheet
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1
Bipolar Output Operation ......................................................... 12
Applications ....................................................................................... 1
Output Amplifier Selection ....................................................... 12
General Description ......................................................................... 1
Force Sense Amplifier Selection ............................................... 12
Functional Block Diagrams ............................................................. 1
Reference and Ground ............................................................... 12
Product Highlights ........................................................................... 1
Power-On Reset .......................................................................... 13
Revision History ............................................................................... 2
Power Supply and Reference Bypassing .................................. 13
Specifications..................................................................................... 3
Microprocessor Interfacing ........................................................... 14
Timing Characteristics ................................................................ 4
AD5541/AD5542 to ADSP-21xx Interface ............................. 14
Absolute Maximum Ratings ............................................................ 5
AD5541/AD5542 to 68HC11/68L11 Interface....................... 14
ESD Caution .................................................................................. 5
AD5541/AD5542 to MICROWIRE Interface ........................ 14
Pin Configurations and Function Descriptions ........................... 6
AD5541/AD5542 to 80C51/80L51 Interface .......................... 14
Typical Performance Characteristics ............................................. 7
Applications Information .............................................................. 15
Terminology .................................................................................... 10
Optocoupler Interface ................................................................ 15
Theory of Operation ...................................................................... 11
Decoding Multiple AD5541/AD5542s .................................... 15
Digital-to-Analog Section ......................................................... 11
Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 16
Serial Interface ............................................................................ 11
Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 17
Unipolar Output Operation ...................................................... 11
REVISION HISTORY
3/12—Rev. E to Rev. F
Change to Figure 19 ......................................................................... 9
Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 17
3/11—Rev. D to Rev. E
Changed +105°C to +85°C, General Description Section .......... 1
2/11—Rev. C to Rev. D
Changes to Features Section, General Description Section,
Product Highlights Section ............................................................. 1
Added Table 1; Renumbered Sequentially .................................... 1
Added Output Noise Spectral Density Parameter and Output
Noise Parameter, Table 2.................................................................. 3
Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 17
4/10—Rev. B to Rev. C
Changes to General Description Section ...................................... 1
Changes to Features List .................................................................. 1
Changes to Product Highlights .......................................................1
Changes to Table 1.............................................................................3
Changes to Table 3.............................................................................5
Changes to Figure 16, Figure 17, and Figure 19 ....................... 8, 9
Changes to Theory of Operations Section .................................. 11
Changes to Microprocessor Interfacing Section ........................ 14
Changes to Outline Dimensions .................................................. 16
Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 17
8/08—Rev. A to Rev. B
Updated Format .................................................................. Universal
Changes to Timing Characteristics Section ...................................4
Changes to Table 3.............................................................................5
Updated Outline Dimensions ....................................................... 16
Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 17
10/99—Rev. 0 to Rev. A
Rev. F | Page 2 of 20
Data Sheet
AD5541/AD5542
SPECIFICATIONS
VDD = 2.7 V to 5.5 V, 2.5 V ≤ VREF ≤ VDD, AGND = DGND = 0 V. All specifications TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted.
Table 2.
Parameter 1
STATIC PERFORMANCE
Resolution
Relative Accuracy (INL)
Min
Typ
Max
Differential Nonlinearity (DNL)
±0.5
±0.5
±0.5
±0.5
Gain Error
+0.5
±1.0
±2.0
±4.0
±1.0
±1.5
±2
±3
Gain Error Temperature Coefficient
Unipolar Zero Code Error
±0.1
±0.3
Unipolar Zero Code Temperature Coefficient
AD5542
Bipolar Resistor Matching
±0.05
16
±0.7
±1.5
Bipolar Zero Offset Error
1.000
±0.0015
±1
Bipolar Zero Temperature Coefficient
Bipolar Zero Code Offset Error
±0.2
±1
±0.0076
±5
±6
±5
±6
Bipolar Gain Error
+1
±5
±6
Bipolar Gain Temperature Coefficient
OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Output Voltage Range
Output Voltage Settling Time
Slew Rate
Digital-to-Analog Glitch Impulse
Digital Feedthrough
DAC Output Impedance
Output Noise Spectral Density
Output Noise
Power Supply Rejection Ratio
DAC REFERENCE INPUT
Reference Input Range
Reference Input Resistance 2
LOGIC INPUTS
Input Current
Input Low Voltage, VINL
Input High Voltage, VINH
Input Capacitance 3
Hysteresis Voltage3
REFERENCE 3
Reference −3 dB Bandwidth
Reference Feedthrough
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Reference Input Capacitance
±0.1
0
−VREF
VREF − 1 LSB
VREF − 1 LSB
1
17
1.1
0.2
6.25
11.8
0.134
±1.0
2.0
9
7.5
VDD
±1
0.8
Unit
Bits
LSB
LSB
LSB
LSB
LSB
LSB
LSB
ppm/°C
LSB
LSB
ppm/°C
V
V
μs
V/μs
nV-sec
nV-sec
kΩ
nV/√Hz
µV p-p
LSB
Unipolar operation
AD5542 bipolar operation
To 1/2 LSB of FS, CL = 10 pF
CL = 10 pF, measured from 0% to 63%
1 LSB change around the major carry
All 1s loaded to DAC, VREF = 2.5 V
Tolerance typically 20%
DAC code = 0x8400, frequency = 1 kHz
0.1 Hz to 10 Hz
ΔVDD ± 10%
V
kΩ
kΩ
Unipolar operation
AD5542, bipolar operation
2.2
1
92
26
26
MHz
mV p-p
dB
pF
pF
Rev. F | Page 3 of 20
TA = 25°C
RFB/RINV, typically RFB = RINV = 28 kΩ
Ratio error
TA = 25°C
0.15
10
L, C grades
B, J grades
A grade
Guaranteed monotonic
J grade
TA = 25°C
Ω/Ω
%
LSB
LSB
ppm/°C
LSB
LSB
LSB
LSB
ppm/°C
μA
V
V
pF
V
2.4
Test Conditions
TA = 25°C
TA = 25°C
All 1s loaded
All 0s loaded, VREF = 1 V p-p at 100 kHz
Code 0x0000
Code 0xFFFF
AD5541/AD5542
Data Sheet
Parameter 1
POWER REQUIREMENTS
VDD
IDD
Power Dissipation
1
2
3
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
125
0.625
5.5
150
0.825
V
μA
mW
2.7
Test Conditions
Digital inputs at rails
Temperature ranges are as follows: A, B, C versions: −40°C to +85°C; J, L versions: 0°C to 70°C.
Reference input resistance is code-dependent, minimum at 0x8555.
Guaranteed by design, not subject to production test.
TIMING CHARACTERISTICS
VDD = 2.7 V to 5.5 V ±10%, VREF = 2.5 V, VINH = 3 V and 90% of VDD, VINL = 0 V and 10% of VDD, AGND = DGND = 0 V; −40°C < TA <
+85°C, unless otherwise noted.
Table 3.
Parameter 1, 2
fSCLK
t1
t2
t3
t4
t5
t6
t7
t8
t9
t9
t10
t11
t12
2
Unit
MHz max
ns min
ns min
ns min
ns min
ns min
ns min
ns min
ns min
ns min
ns min
ns min
ns min
ns min
Description
SCLK cycle frequency
SCLK cycle time
SCLK high time
SCLK low time
CS low to SCLK high setup
CS high to SCLK high setup
SCLK high to CS low hold time
SCLK high to CS high hold time
Data setup time
Data hold time (VINH = 90% of VDD, VINL = 10% of VDD)
Data hold time (VINH = 3V, VINL = 0 V)
LDAC pulse width
CS high to LDAC low setup
CS high time between active periods
Guaranteed by design and characterization. Not production tested
All input signals are specified with tR = tF = 1 ns/V and timed from a voltage level of (VINL + VINH)/2.
t1
SCLK
t3
t2
t6
CS
t5
t7
t4
t12
t8
t5
DIN
DB15
t11
t10
LDAC*
*AD5542 ONLY. CAN BE TIED PERMANENTLY LOW IF REQUIRED.
Figure 3. Timing Diagram
Rev. F | Page 4 of 20
07557-003
1
Limit
25
40
20
20
10
15
30
20
15
4
7.5
30
30
30
Data Sheet
AD5541/AD5542
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Table 4.
Parameter
VDD to AGND
Digital Input Voltage to DGND
VOUT to AGND
AGND, AGNDF, AGNDS to DGND
Input Current to Any Pin Except Supplies
Operating Temperature Range
Industrial (A, B, C Versions)
Commercial (J, L Versions)
Storage Temperature Range
Maximum Junction Temperature (TJ max)
Package Power Dissipation
Thermal Impedance, θJA
SOIC (R-8)
SOIC (R-14)
Lead Temperature, Soldering
Peak Temperature1
ESD2
1
2
Rating
−0.3 V to +6 V
−0.3 V to VDD + 0.3 V
−0.3 V to VDD + 0.3 V
−0.3 V to +0.3 V
±10 mA
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
−40°C to +85°C
0°C to 70°C
−65°C to +150°C
150°C
(TJ max – TA)/θJA
149.5°C/W
104.5°C/W
260°C
5 kV
As per JEDEC Standard 20.
HBM Classification.
Rev. F | Page 5 of 20
AD5541/AD5542
Data Sheet
VOUT 1
AGND 2
AD5541
REF 3
TOP VIEW
CS 4 (Not to Scale)
8
VDD
7
DGND
6
DIN
5
SCLK
07557-004
PIN CONFIGURATIONS AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
Figure 4. AD5541 Pin Configuration
Table 5. AD5541 Pin Function Descriptions
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Mnemonic
VOUT
AGND
REF
CS
SCLK
DIN
DGND
VDD
Description
Analog Output Voltage from the DAC.
Ground Reference Point for Analog Circuitry.
Voltage Reference Input for the DAC. Connect to an external 2.5 V reference. Reference can range from 2 V to VDD.
Logic Input Signal. The chip select signal is used to frame the serial data input.
Clock Input. Data is clocked into the input register on the rising edge of SCLK. Duty cycle must be between 40% and 60%.
Serial Data Input. This device accepts 16-bit words. Data is clocked into the input register on the rising edge of SCLK.
Digital Ground. Ground reference for digital circuitry.
Analog Supply Voltage, 5 V ± 10%.
RFB 1
14
VDD
VOUT 2
13
INV
12
DGND
AGNDF 3
AD5542
TOP VIEW
11 LDAC
(Not to Scale)
10 DIN
REFS 5
REFF 6
9
NC
CS 7
8
SCLK
NC = NO CONNECT
07557-005
AGNDS 4
Figure 5. AD5542 Pin Configuration
Table 6. AD5542 Pin Function Descriptions
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Mnemonic
RFB
VOUT
AGNDF
AGNDS
REFS
REFF
CS
SCLK
NC
DIN
LDAC
12
13
DGND
INV
14
VDD
Description
Feedback Resistor Pin. In bipolar mode, connect this pin to the external op amp output.
Analog Output Voltage from the DAC.
Ground Reference Point for Analog Circuitry (Force).
Ground Reference Point for Analog Circuitry (Sense).
Voltage Reference Input (Sense) for the DAC. Connect to an external 2.5 V reference. Reference can range from 2 V to VDD.
Voltage Reference Input (Force) for the DAC. Connect to an external 2.5 V reference. Reference can range from 2 V to VDD.
Logic Input Signal. The chip select signal is used to frame the serial data input.
Clock Input. Data is clocked into the input register on the rising edge of SCLK. Duty cycle must be between 40% and 60%.
No Connect.
Serial Data Input. This device accepts 16-bit words. Data is clocked into the input register on the rising edge of SCLK.
LDAC Input. When this input is taken low, the DAC register is simultaneously updated with the contents of the
input register.
Digital Ground. Ground reference for digital circuitry.
Connected to the Internal Scaling Resistors of the DAC. Connect the INV pin to external op amps inverting input in
bipolar mode.
Analog Supply Voltage, 5 V ± 10%.
Rev. F | Page 6 of 20
Data Sheet
AD5541/AD5542
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
0.50
0.50
0
–0.25
–0.50
–0.75
0
8192
16384 24576 32768 40960 49152
CODE
57344 65536
VDD = 5V
VREF = 2.5V
0.25
0
–0.25
–0.50
0
8192
Figure 6. Integral Nonlinearity vs. Code
0.75
0
–0.25
–0.50
–0.75
–40
–20
0
20
40
60
80
TEMPERATURE (°C)
100
120
140
0.50
0.25
0
–0.25
–0.50
–60
07557-007
–1.00
–60
VDD = 5V
VREF = 2.5V
Figure 7. Integral Nonlinearity vs. Temperature
–40
–20
0
20
40
60
80
TEMPERATURE (°C)
100
120
140
07557-010
DIFFERENTIAL NONLINEARITY (LSB)
VDD = 5V
VREF = 2.5V
Figure 10. Differential Nonlinearity vs. Temperature
0.50
0.75
VDD = 5V
TA = 25°C
VREF = 2.5V
TA = 25°C
0.25
0.50
LINEARITY ERROR (LSB)
DNL
0
–0.25
–0.50
DNL
0.25
0
INL
–0.25
INL
2
3
4
5
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
6
7
–0.50
07557-008
–0.75
0
Figure 8. Linearity Error vs. Supply Voltage
1
2
3
4
REFERENCE VOLTAGE (V)
5
Figure 11. Linearity Error vs. Reference Voltage
Rev. F | Page 7 of 20
6
07557-011
INTEGRAL NONLINEARITY (LSB)
57344 65536
Figure 9. Differential Nonlinearity vs. Code
0.25
LINEARITY ERROR (LSB)
16384 24576 32768 40960 49152
CODE
07557-009
DIFFERENTIAL NONLINEARITY (LSB)
0.25
07557-006
INTEGRAL NONLINEARITY (LSB)
VDD = 5V
VREF = 2.5V
AD5541/AD5542
Data Sheet
0
0.15
VDD = 5V
VREF = 2.5V
TA = 25°C
–0.1
0.10
ZERO-CODE ERROR (LSB)
GAIN ERROR (LSB)
–0.2
–0.3
–0.4
–0.5
–0.6
–0.7
VDD = 5V
VREF = 2.5V
TA = 25°C
0.05
0
–0.05
–0.10
–40
25
TEMPERATURE (°C)
85
–0.15
08898-012
–0.9
Figure 12. Gain Error vs. Temperature
25
TEMPERATURE (°C)
85
Figure 15. Zero-Code Error vs. Temperature
2.0
132
TA = 25°C
VDD = 5V
VREF = 2.5V
130 TA = 25°C
128
SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)
SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)
–40
08898-015
–0.8
126
124
122
120
1.5
REFERENCE VOLTAGE
VDD = 5V
1.0
SUPPLY VOLTAGE
VREF = 2.5V
0.5
–40
25
TEMPERATURE (°C)
85
0
08898-013
116
0
1
2
3
4
6
Figure 16. Supply Current vs. Reference Voltage or Supply Voltage
Figure 13. Supply Current vs. Temperature
200
200
VDD = 5V
VREF = 2.5V
TA = 25°C
180
REFERENCE CURRENT (µA)
160
140
120
100
80
60
150
100
50
40
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
DIGITAL INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
0
0
10,000
20,000
30,000 40,000
CODE (Decimal)
50,000
60,000
Figure 17. Reference Current vs. Code
Figure 14. Supply Current vs. Digital Input Voltage
Rev. F | Page 8 of 20
70,000
08898-017
20
08898-014
SUPPLY CURRENT (µV)
5
VOLTAGE (V)
08898-016
118
Data Sheet
AD5541/AD5542
VREF = 2.5V
VDD = 5V
TA = 25°C
VREF = 2.5V
VDD = 5V
TA = 25°C
2µs/DIV
100
100
DIN (5V/DIV)
CS (5V/DIV)
10pF
50pF
100pF
200pF
VOUT (50mV/DIV)
10
VOUT (0.5V/DIV)
08898-018
2µs/DIV
Figure 18. Digital Feedthrough
08898-020
10
Figure 20. Large Signal Settling Time
1.236
5
CS
0
1.234
VREF = 2.5V
VDD = 5V
TA = 25°C
–5
100 • • • •
• • • •
• • • •
• • • •
• • • •
• • • •
• • • •
• • • •
• • • •
• • • •
VOUT (1V/DIV)
90
–10
1.230
–15
1.228
VOUT
–20
VOUT (50mV/DIV)
GAIN = –216
1LSB = 8.2mV
–25
10
0% • • • •
1.224
–0.5
0
0.5
1.0
1.5
TIME (µs)
–30
2.0
• • • •
• • • •
• • • •
• • • •
• • • •
• • • •
• • • •
• • • •
• • • •
0.5µs/DIV
Figure 21. Small Signal Settling Time
Figure 19. Digital-to-Analog Glitch Impulse
Rev. F | Page 9 of 20
07557-021
1.226
07557-032
VOLTAGE (V)
1.232
AD5541/AD5542
Data Sheet
TERMINOLOGY
Relative Accuracy or Integral Nonlinearity (INL)
For the DAC, relative accuracy or INL is a measure of the
maximum deviation, in LSBs, from a straight line passing
through the endpoints of the DAC transfer function. A typical
INL vs. code plot can be seen in Figure 6.
Differential Nonlinearity (DNL)
DNL is the difference between the measured change and the
ideal 1 LSB change between any two adjacent codes. A specified
differential nonlinearity of ±1 LSB maximum ensures monotonicity. Figure 9 illustrates a typical DNL vs. code plot.
Gain Error
Gain error is the difference between the actual and ideal analog
output range, expressed as a percent of the full-scale range.
It is the deviation in slope of the DAC transfer characteristic
from ideal.
Gain Error Temperature Coefficient
Gain error temperature coefficient is a measure of the change
in gain error with changes in temperature. It is expressed in
ppm/°C.
Zero Code Error
Zero code error is a measure of the output error when zero code
is loaded to the DAC register.
Zero Code Temperature Coefficient
This is a measure of the change in zero code error with a change
in temperature. It is expressed in mV/°C.
Digital-to-Analog Glitch Impulse
Digital-to-analog glitch impulse is the impulse injected into the
analog output when the input code in the DAC register changes
state. It is normally specified as the area of the glitch in nV-sec
and is measured when the digital input code is changed by
1 LSB at the major carry transition. A plot of the digital-toanalog glitch impulse is shown in Figure 19.
Digital Feedthrough
Digital feedthrough is a measure of the impulse injected into
the analog output of the DAC from the digital inputs of the
DAC, but it is measured when the DAC output is not updated.
CS is held high while the CLK and DIN signals are toggled. It
is specified in nV-sec and is measured with a full-scale code
change on the data bus, that is, from all 0s to all 1s and vice
versa. A typical plot of digital feedthrough is shown in
Figure 18.
Power Supply Rejection Ratio (PSRR)
PSRR indicates how the output of the DAC is affected by changes
in the power supply voltage. Power-supply rejection ratio is
quoted in terms of percent change in output per percent change
in VDD for full-scale output of the DAC. VDD is varied by ±10%.
Reference Feedthrough
Reference feedthrough is a measure of the feedthrough from the
VREF input to the DAC output when the DAC is loaded with all
0s. A 100 kHz, 1 V p-p is applied to VREF. Reference feedthrough
is expressed in mV p-p.
Rev. F | Page 10 of 20
Data Sheet
AD5541/AD5542
THEORY OF OPERATION
The AD5541/AD5542 are single, 16-bit, serial input, voltage
output DACs. They operate from a single supply ranging from
2.7 V to 5.5 V and consume typically 125 µA with a supply of
5 V. Data is written to these devices in a 16-bit word format,
via a 3- or 4-wire serial interface. To ensure a known power-up
state, these parts are designed with a power-on reset function.
In unipolar mode, the output is reset to 0 V; in bipolar mode,
the AD5542 output is set to −VREF. Kelvin sense connections for
the reference and analog ground are included on the AD5542.
DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG SECTION
The DAC architecture consists of two matched DAC sections.
A simplified circuit diagram is shown in Figure 22. The DAC
architecture of the AD5541/AD5542 is segmented. The four
MSBs of the 16-bit data-word are decoded to drive 15 switches,
E1 to E15. Each switch connects one of 15 matched resistors to
either AGND or VREF. The remaining 12 bits of the data-word
drive switches S0 to S11 of a 12-bit voltage mode R-2R ladder
network.
VOUT
2R
2R . . . . .
2R
2R
2R . . . . .
2R
S0
S1 . . . . .
S11
E1
E2 . . . . .
E15
UNIPOLAR OUTPUT OPERATION
FOUR MSBs DECODED
INTO 15 EQUAL SEGMENTS
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VREF
12-BIT R-2R LADDER
Figure 22. DAC Architecture
With this type of DAC configuration, the output impedance
is independent of code, while the input impedance seen by
the reference is heavily code dependent. The output voltage is
dependent on the reference voltage, as shown in the following
equation:
VOUT =
These DACs are capable of driving unbuffered loads of 60 kΩ.
Unbuffered operation results in low supply current, typically
300 μA, and a low offset error. The AD5541 provides a unipolar
output swing ranging from 0 V to VREF. The AD5542 can be
configured to output both unipolar and bipolar voltages. Figure 23
shows a typical unipolar output voltage circuit. The code table
for this mode of operation is shown in Table 7.
5V
10µF
0.1µF
SERIAL
INTERFACE
VREF × D
2
0.1µF
VDD REF(REFF*) REFS*
DIN
N
AD5541/AD5542
AD820/
OP196
OUT
SCLK
LDAC*
DGND
AGND
UNIPOLAR
OUTPUT
EXTERNAL
OP AMP
*AD5542 ONLY.
For a reference of 2.5 V, the equation simplifies to the following:
2. 5 × D
65,536
This gives a VOUT of 1.25 V with midscale loaded and 2.5 V with
full-scale loaded to the DAC.
The LSB size is VREF/65,536.
2.5V
CS
where:
D is the decimal data-word loaded to the DAC register.
N is the resolution of the DAC.
VOUT =
The AD5542 has an LDAC function that allows the DAC latch
to be updated asynchronously by bringing LDAC low after CS
goes high. LDAC should be maintained high while data is written
to the shift register. Alternatively, LDAC can be tied permanently low to update the DAC synchronously. With LDAC tied
permanently low, the rising edge of CS loads the data to the DAC.
Figure 23. Unipolar Output
Table 7. Unipolar Code Table
DAC Latch Contents
MSB
LSB
1111 1111 1111 1111
1000 0000 0000 0000
0000 0000 0000 0001
0000 0000 0000 0000
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Analog Output
VREF × (65,535/65,536)
VREF × (32,768/65,536) = ½ VREF
VREF × (1/65,536)
0V
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2R
R
The AD5541/AD5542 are controlled by a versatile 3- or 4-wire
serial interface that operates at clock rates up to 25 MHz and is
compatible with SPI, QSPI, MICROWIRE, and DSP interface
standards. The timing diagram is shown in Figure 3. Input data
is framed by the chip select input, CS. After a high-to-low
transition on CS, data is shifted synchronously and latched into
the input register on the rising edge of the serial clock, SCLK.
Data is loaded MSB first in 16-bit words. After 16 data bits have
been loaded into the serial input register, a low-to-high transition
on CS transfers the contents of the shift register to the DAC. Data
can be loaded to the part only while CS is low.
+
R
SERIAL INTERFACE
AD5541/AD5542
Data Sheet
Assuming a perfect reference, the unipolar worst-case output
voltage can be calculated from the following equation:
VOUT-UNI =
Assuming a perfect reference, the worst-case bipolar output
voltage can be calculated from the following equation:
D
× (VREF + VGE ) + V ZSE + INL
216
VOUT-BIP =
[(V
OUT − UNI
]
)
+ VOS (2 + RD ) − VREF (1 + RD )
1 + (2 + RD )
A
where:
VOUT−UNI is unipolar mode worst-case output.
D is code loaded to DAC.
VREF is reference voltage applied to the part.
VGE is gain error in volts.
VZSE is zero scale error in volts.
INL is integral nonlinearity in volts.
where:
VOUT-BIP is the bipolar mode worst-case output.
VOUT−UNI is the unipolar mode worst-case output.
VOS is the external op amp input offset voltage.
RD is the RFB and RINV resistor matching error.
A is the op amp open-loop gain.
BIPOLAR OUTPUT OPERATION
OUTPUT AMPLIFIER SELECTION
With the aid of an external op amp, the AD5542 can be configured to provide a bipolar voltage output. A typical circuit of
such operation is shown in Figure 24. The matched bipolar
offset resistors, RFB and RINV, are connected to an external op
amp to achieve this bipolar output swing, typically RFB = RINV =
28 kΩ. Table 8 shows the transfer function for this output
operating mode. Also provided on the AD5542 are a set of
Kelvin connections to the analog ground inputs.
For bipolar mode, a precision amplifier should be used and
supplied from a dual power supply. This provides the ±VREF
output. In a single-supply application, selection of a suitable op
amp may be more difficult as the output swing of the amplifier
does not usually include the negative rail, in this case, AGND.
This can result in some degradation of the specified performance
unless the application does not use codes near zero.
+5V +2.5V
+
10µF
0.1µF
+5V
RFB
SERIAL
INTERFACE
VDD
REFF
REFS
CS
DIN
SCLK
RFB
RINV
INV
UNIPOLAR
OUTPUT
OUT
AD5541/AD5542
LDAC
DGND AGNDF AGNDS
–5V
EXTERNAL
OP AMP
Figure 24. Bipolar Output (AD5542 Only)
Table 8. Bipolar Code Table
DAC Latch Contents
MSB
LSB
1111 1111 1111 1111
1000 0000 0000 0001
1000 0000 0000 0000
0111 1111 1111 1111
0000 0000 0000 0000
Analog Output
+VREF × (32,767/32,768)
+VREF × (1/32,768)
0V
−VREF × (1/32,768)
−VREF × (32,768/32,768) = −VREF
07557-024
0.1µF
The selected op amp needs to have a very low-offset voltage (the
DAC LSB is 38 μV with a 2.5 V reference) to eliminate the need
for output offset trims. Input bias current should also be very
low because the bias current, multiplied by the DAC output
impedance (approximately 6 kΩ), adds to the zero code error.
Rail-to-rail input and output performance is required. For fast
settling, the slew rate of the op amp should not impede the
settling time of the DAC. Output impedance of the DAC is
constant and code-independent, but to minimize gain errors,
the input impedance of the output amplifier should be as high
as possible. The amplifier should also have a 3 dB bandwidth of
1 MHz or greater. The amplifier adds another time constant to
the system, hence increasing the settling time of the output. A
higher 3 dB amplifier bandwidth results in a shorter effective
settling time of the combined DAC and amplifier.
FORCE SENSE AMPLIFIER SELECTION
Use single-supply, low-noise amplifiers. A low-output impedance
at high frequencies is preferred because the amplifiers need to
be able to handle dynamic currents of up to ±20 mA.
REFERENCE AND GROUND
Because the input impedance is code-dependent, the reference
pin should be driven from a low impedance source. The AD5541/
AD5542 operate with a voltage reference ranging from 2 V to
VDD. References below 2 V result in reduced accuracy. The fullscale output voltage of the DAC is determined by the reference.
Table 7 and Table 8 outline the analog output voltage or particular digital codes. For optimum performance, Kelvin sense
connections are provided on the AD5542.
If the application does not require separate force and sense
lines, tie the lines close to the package to minimize voltage
drops between the package leads and the internal die.
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Data Sheet
AD5541/AD5542
POWER-ON RESET
POWER SUPPLY AND REFERENCE BYPASSING
The AD5541/AD5542 have a power-on reset function to ensure
that the output is at a known state on power-up. On power-up,
the DAC register contains all 0s until the data is loaded from
the serial register. However, the serial register is not cleared on
power-up, so its contents are undefined. When loading data
initially to the DAC, 16 bits or more should be loaded to prevent
erroneous data appearing on the output. If more than 16 bits are
loaded, the last 16 are kept, and if less than 16 bits are loaded,
bits remain from the previous word. If the AD5541/AD5542
need to be interfaced with data shorter than 16 bits, the data
should be padded with 0s at the LSBs.
For accurate high-resolution performance, it is recommended
that the reference and supply pins be bypassed with a 10 μF
tantalum capacitor in parallel with a 0.1 μF ceramic capacitor.
Rev. F | Page 13 of 20
AD5541/AD5542
Data Sheet
MICROPROCESSOR INTERFACING
AD5541/AD5542 TO MICROWIRE INTERFACE
Figure 27 shows an interface between the AD5541/AD5542
and any MICROWIRE-compatible device. Serial data is shifted
out on the falling edge of the serial clock and into the AD5541/
AD5542 on the rising edge of the serial clock. No glue logic is
required because the DAC clocks data into the input shift
register on the rising edge.
AD5541/AD5542 TO ADSP-21XX INTERFACE
ADSP-21xx
LDAC**
CS
DT
DIN
SCLK
AD5541/
AD5542*
SCLK
*ADDITIONAL PINS OMITTED FOR CLARITY.
**AD5542 ONLY.
07557-025
FO
Figure 25. AD5541/AD5542 to ADSP-21xx Interface
AD5541/AD5542 TO 68HC11/68L11 INTERFACE
Figure 26 shows a serial interface between the AD5541/AD5542
and the 68HC11/68L11 microcontroller. SCK of the 68HC11/
68L11 drives the SCLK of the DAC, and the MOSI output drives
the serial data line serial DIN. The CS signal is driven from one
of the port lines. The 68HC11/68L11 is configured for master
mode: MSTR = 1, CPOL = 0, and CPHA = 0. Data appearing
on the MOSI output is valid on the rising edge of SCK.
PC6
LDAC**
PC7
CS
MOSI
DIN
SCK
AD5541/
AD5542*
SCLK
Figure 27. AD5541/AD5542 to MICROWIRE Interface
AD5541/AD5542 TO 80C51/80L51 INTERFACE
A serial interface between the AD5541/AD5542 and the 80C51/
80L51 microcontroller is shown in Figure 28. TxD of the microcontroller drives the SCLK of the AD5541/AD5542, and RxD
drives the serial data line of the DAC. P3.3 is a bit programmable
pin on the serial port that is used to drive CS.
The 80C51/80L51 provide the LSB first, whereas the AD5541/
AD5542 expects the MSB of the 16-bit word first. Care should
be taken to ensure the transmit routine takes this into account.
When data is to be transmitted to the DAC, P3.3 is taken low.
Data on RxD is valid on the falling edge of TxD, so the clock
must be inverted as the DAC clocks data into the input shift
register on the rising edge of the serial clock. The 80C51/80L51
transmit data in 8-bit bytes with only eight falling clock edges
occurring in the transmit cycle. As the DAC requires a 16-bit
word, P3.3 must be left low after the first eight bits are transferred,
and brought high after the second byte is transferred. LDAC on
the AD5542 can also be controlled by the 80C51/ 80L51 serial
port output by using another bit programmable pin, P3.4.
80C51/
80L51*
P3.4
LDAC**
P3.3
CS
RxD
DIN
TxD
SCLK
AD5541/
AD5542*
*ADDITIONAL PINS OMITTED FOR CLARITY.
**AD5542 ONLY.
AD5541/
AD5542*
Figure 28. AD5541/AD5542 to 80C51/80L51 Interface
SCLK
*ADDITIONAL PINS OMITTED FOR CLARITY.
**AD5542 ONLY.
DIN
*ADDITIONAL PINS OMITTED FOR CLARITY.
07557-026
68HC11/
68L11*
CS
SCLK
Figure 25 shows a serial interface between the AD5541/AD5542
and the ADSP-21xx. The ADSP-21xx should be set to operate in
the SPORT transmit alternate framing mode. The ADSP-21xx are
programmed through the SPORT control register and should be
configured as follows: internal clock operation, active low
framing, 16-bit word length. Transmission is initiated by
writing a word to the Tx register after the SPORT has been
enabled. As the data is clocked out on each rising edge of the
serial clock, an inverter is required between the DSP and the
DAC, because the AD5541/AD5542 clock data in on the falling
edge of the SCLK.
TFS
CS
SO
07557-027
MICROWIRE*
07557-028
Microprocessor interfacing to the AD5541/AD5542 is via a
serial bus that uses standard protocol that is compatible with
DSP processors and microcontrollers. The communications
channel requires a 3- or 4-wire interface consisting of a clock
signal, a data signal and a synchronization signal. The
AD5541/AD5542 require a 16-bit data-word with data valid on
the rising edge of SCLK. The DAC update can be done
automatically when all the data is clocked in or it can be done
under control of the LDAC (AD5542 only).
Figure 26. AD5541/AD5542 to 68HC11/68L11 Interface
Rev. F | Page 14 of 20
Data Sheet
AD5541/AD5542
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
OPTOCOUPLER INTERFACE
DECODING MULTIPLE AD5541/AD5542s
The digital inputs of the AD5541/AD5542 are Schmitt-triggered so
that they can accept slow transitions on the digital input lines.
This makes these parts ideal for industrial applications where it
may be necessary to isolate the DAC from the controller via
optocouplers. Figure 29 illustrates such an interface.
The CS pin of the AD5541/AD5542 can be used to select one of
a number of DACs. All devices receive the same serial clock and
serial data, but only one device receives the CS signal at any one
time. The DAC addressed is determined by the decoder. There is
some digital feedthrough from the digital input lines. Using a
burst clock minimizes the effects of digital feedthrough on the
analog signal channels. Figure 30 shows a typical circuit.
5V
REGULATOR
POWER
10µF
0.1µF
AD5541/AD5542
SCLK
CS
VDD
DIN
10kΩ
SCLK
DIN
VDD
VDD
VOUT
SCLK
SCLK
ENABLE
VDD
CODED
ADDRESS
AD5541/AD5542
10kΩ
CS
AD5541/AD5542
EN
CS
DECODER
DIN
VOUT
SCLK
CS
VOUT
DGND
AD5541/AD5542
VDD
CS
DIN
10kΩ
SCLK
GND
Figure 29. AD5541/AD5542 in an Optocoupler Interface
AD5541/AD5542
CS
DIN
VOUT
SCLK
Figure 30. Addressing Multiple AD5541/AD5542s
Rev. F | Page 15 of 20
07557-030
DIN
07557-029
DIN
VOUT
AD5541/AD5542
Data Sheet
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
5.00 (0.1968)
4.80 (0.1890)
5
1
6.20 (0.2441)
5.80 (0.2284)
4
1.27 (0.0500)
BSC
0.25 (0.0098)
0.10 (0.0040)
1.75 (0.0688)
1.35 (0.0532)
0.51 (0.0201)
0.31 (0.0122)
COPLANARITY
0.10
SEATING
PLANE
0.50 (0.0196)
0.25 (0.0099)
45°
8°
0°
0.25 (0.0098)
0.17 (0.0067)
1.27 (0.0500)
0.40 (0.0157)
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MS-012-AA
CONTROLLING DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS; INCH DIMENSIONS
(IN PARENTHESES) ARE ROUNDED-OFF MILLIMETER EQUIVALENTS FOR
REFERENCE ONLY AND ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR USE IN DESIGN.
012407-A
8
4.00 (0.1574)
3.80 (0.1497)
Figure 31. 8-Lead Standard Small Outline Package [SOIC_N]
Narrow Body
(R-8)
Dimensions shown in millimeters and (inches)
8.75 (0.3445)
8.55 (0.3366)
8
14
1
7
1.27 (0.0500)
BSC
0.25 (0.0098)
0.10 (0.0039)
COPLANARITY
0.10
0.51 (0.0201)
0.31 (0.0122)
6.20 (0.2441)
5.80 (0.2283)
0.50 (0.0197)
0.25 (0.0098)
1.75 (0.0689)
1.35 (0.0531)
SEATING
PLANE
45°
8°
0°
0.25 (0.0098)
0.17 (0.0067)
1.27 (0.0500)
0.40 (0.0157)
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MS-012-AB
CONTROLLING DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS; INCH DIMENSIONS
(IN PARENTHESES) ARE ROUNDED-OFF MILLIMETER EQUIVALENTS FOR
REFERENCE ONLY AND ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR USE IN DESIGN.
Figure 32. 14-Lead Standard Small Outline Package [SOIC_N]
Narrow Body
(R-14)
Dimensions shown in millimeters and (inches)
Rev. F | Page 16 of 20
060606-A
4.00 (0.1575)
3.80 (0.1496)
Data Sheet
AD5541/AD5542
ORDERING GUIDE
Model 1
AD5541CR
AD5541CRZ
AD5541CRZ-REEL7
AD5541LR
AD5541LR-REEL7
AD5541LRZ
AD5541LRZ-REEL7
AD5541BR
AD5541BRZ
AD5541BRZ-REEL
AD5541JR
AD5541JR-REEL7
AD5541JRZ
AD5541JRZ-REEL7
AD5541AR
AD5541AR-REEL7
AD5541ARZ
AD5541ARZ-REEL7
AD5542CR
AD5542CR-REEL7
AD5542CRZ
AD5542CRZ-REEL7
AD5542LR
AD5542LRZ
AD5542BR
AD5542BRZ
AD5542BRZ-REEL7
AD5542JR
AD5542JR-REEL7
AD5542JRZ
AD5542JRZ-REEL7
AD5542AR
AD5542AR-REEL7
AD5542ARZ
AD5542ARZ-REEL7
EVAL-AD5541/42EBZ
1
INL
±1 LSB
±1 LSB
±1 LSB
±1 LSB
±1 LSB
±1 LSB
±1 LSB
±2 LSB
±2 LSB
±2 LSB
±2 LSB
±2 LSB
±2 LSB
±2 LSB
±4 LSB
±4 LSB
±4 LSB
±4 LSB
±1 LSB
±1 LSB
±1 LSB
±1 LSB
±1 LSB
±1 LSB
±2 LSB
±2 LSB
±2 LSB
±2 LSB
±2 LSB
±2 LSB
±2 LSB
±4 LSB
±4 LSB
±4 LSB
±4 LSB
DNL
±1 LSB
±1 LSB
±1 LSB
±1 LSB
±1 LSB
±1 LSB
±1 LSB
±1 LSB
±1 LSB
±1 LSB
±1.5 LSB
±1.5 LSB
±1.5 LSB
±1.5 LSB
±1 LSB
±1 LSB
±1 LSB
±1 LSB
±1 LSB
±1 LSB
±1 LSB
±1 LSB
±1 LSB
±1 LSB
±1 LSB
±1 LSB
±1 LSB
±1.5 LSB
±1.5 LSB
±1.5 LSB
±1.5 LSB
±1 LSB
±1 LSB
±1 LSB
±1 LSB
Temperature Range
−40°C to +85°C
−40°C to +85°C
−40°C to +85°C
0°C to 70°C
0°C to 70°C
0°C to 70°C
0°C to 70°C
−40°C to +85°C
−40°C to +85°C
−40°C to +85°C
0°C to 70°C
0°C to 70°C
0°C to 70°C
0°C to 70°C
−40°C to +85°C
−40°C to +85°C
−40°C to +85°C
−40°C to +85°C
−40°C to +85°C
−40°C to +85°C
−40°C to +85°C
−40°C to +85°C
0°C to 70°C
0°C to 70°C
−40°C to +85°C
−40°C to +85°C
−40°C to +85°C
0°C to 70°C
0°C to 70°C
0°C to 70°C
0°C to 70°C
−40°C to +85°C
−40°C to +85°C
−40°C to +85°C
−40°C to +85°C
Z = RoHS Compliant Part.
Rev. F | Page 17 of 20
Package Description
8-Lead SOIC_N
8-Lead SOIC_N
8-Lead SOIC_N
8-Lead SOIC_N
8-Lead SOIC_N
8-Lead SOIC_N
8-Lead SOIC_N
8-Lead SOIC_N
8-Lead SOIC_N
8-Lead SOIC_N
8-Lead SOIC_N
8-Lead SOIC_N
8-Lead SOIC_N
8-Lead SOIC_N
8-Lead SOIC_N
8-Lead SOIC_N
8-Lead SOIC_N
8-Lead SOIC_N
14-Lead SOIC_N
14-Lead SOIC_N
14-Lead SOIC_N
14-Lead SOIC_N
14-Lead SOIC_N
14-Lead SOIC_N
14-Lead SOIC_N
14-Lead SOIC_N
14-Lead SOIC_N
14-Lead SOIC_N
14-Lead SOIC_N
14-Lead SOIC_N
14-Lead SOIC_N
14-Lead SOIC_N
14-Lead SOIC_N
14-Lead SOIC_N
14-Lead SOIC_N
Evaluation Board
Package Option
R-8
R-8
R-8
R-8
R-8
R-8
R-8
R-8
R-8
R-8
R-8
R-8
R-8
R-8
R-8
R-8
R-8
R-8
R-14
R-14
R-14
R-14
R-14
R-14
R-14
R-14
R-14
R-14
R-14
R-14
R-14
R-14
R-14
R-14
R-14
AD5541/AD5542
Data Sheet
NOTES
Rev. F | Page 18 of 20
Data Sheet
AD5541/AD5542
NOTES
Rev. F | Page 19 of 20
AD5541/AD5542
Data Sheet
NOTES
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