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DAC8532
SBAS246B – DECEMBER 2001 – REVISED NOVEMBER 2014
DAC8532 Dual Channel, 16-Bit, Low Power, Serial Input
Digital-To-Analog Converter
1 Features
3 Description
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The DAC8532 is a dual channel, 16-bit digital-toanalog converter (DAC) offering low power operation
and a flexible serial host interface. Each on-chip
precision output amplifier allows rail-to-rail output
swing to be achieved over the supply range of 2.7 V
to 5.5 V. The device supports a standard 3-wire serial
interface capable of operating with input data clock
frequencies up to 30 MHz for VDD = 5 V.
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16-Bit Monotonic Over Temperature
MicroPower Operation: 500 µA at 5 V
Power-On Reset to Zero-Scale
Power Supply: 2.7 V to 5.5 V
Settling Time: 10 µs to ±0.003% FSR
Ultra-Low AC Crosstalk: –100 dB Typ
Low-Power Serial Interface With
Schmitt-Triggered Inputs
On-Chip Output Buffer Amplifier With Rail-to-Rail
Operation
Double-Buffered Input Architecture
Simultaneous or Sequential Output Update
and Powerdown
Available in a Tiny VSSOP-8 Package
2 Applications
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Portable Instrumentation
Closed-Loop Servo Control
Process Control
Data Acquisition Systems
Programmable Attenuation
PC Peripherals
The DAC8532 requires an external reference voltage
to set the output range of each DAC channel. The
device incorporates a power-on reset circuit which
ensures that the DAC outputs power up at zero-scale
and remain there until a valid write takes place. The
DAC8532 provides a flexible power-down feature,
accessible over the serial interface, that reduces the
current consumption of the device to 200 nA at 5 V.
The low-power consumption of the device in normal
operation makes it ideally suited to portable batteryoperated
equipment
and
other
low-power
applications. The power consumption is 2.5 mW at
5 V, reducing to 1 µW in power-down mode.
The DAC8532 is available in a VSSOP-8 package
with a specified operating temperature range of
–40°C to 105°C.
Device Information(1)
PART NUMBER
DAC8532
PACKAGE
VSSOP (8)
BODY SIZE (NOM)
3.00 mm × 3.00 mm
(1) For all available packages, see the orderable addendum at
the end of the datasheet.
4 Simplified Diagram
VREF
VDD
Data
Buffer A
DAC
Register A
DAC A
VOUTA
Data
Buffer B
DAC
Register B
DAC B
VOUTB
Channel
Select
Load
Control
16
SYNC
SCLK
DIN
24−Bit
Serial−to−
Parallel
Shift
Register
8
Control Logic
Power−Down
Control Logic
2
Resistor
Network
GND
1
An IMPORTANT NOTICE at the end of this data sheet addresses availability, warranty, changes, use in safety-critical applications,
intellectual property matters and other important disclaimers. PRODUCTION DATA.
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Table of Contents
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Features ..................................................................
Applications ...........................................................
Description .............................................................
Simplified Diagram ................................................
Revision History.....................................................
Pin Configuration and Functions .........................
Specifications.........................................................
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2
3
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7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
7.7
3
3
4
4
4
6
7
Absolute Maximum Ratings ......................................
Handling Ratings ......................................................
Recommended Operating Conditions ......................
Thermal Information .................................................
Electrical Characteristics...........................................
Timing Requirements ...............................................
Typical Characteristics ..............................................
Detailed Description ............................................ 12
8.1 Overview ................................................................. 12
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
9
Functional Block Diagram .......................................
Feature Description.................................................
Device Functional Modes........................................
Register Maps .........................................................
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16
Application and Implementation ........................ 18
9.1 Application Information............................................ 18
9.2 Typical Application .................................................. 21
10 Power Supply Recommendations ..................... 23
11 Layout................................................................... 23
11.1 Layout Guidelines ................................................. 23
11.2 Layout Example .................................................... 24
12 Device and Documentation Support ................. 24
12.1 Trademarks ........................................................... 24
12.2 Electrostatic Discharge Caution ............................ 24
12.3 Glossary ................................................................ 24
13 Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable
Information ........................................................... 24
5 Revision History
NOTE: Page numbers for previous revisions may differ from page numbers in the current version.
Changes from Revision A (May 2003) to Revision B
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Added Device Information and Handling Rating tables, Feature Description section, Device Functional Modes,
Application and Implementation section, Power Supply Recommendations section, Layout section, Device and
Documentation Support section, and Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information section ..................................... 1
Changes from Original (December 2001) to Revision A
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Added text string "No device pin should be brought high before power is applied to the device." to the Power-On
Reset Description. ............................................................................................................................................................... 14
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6 Pin Configuration and Functions
VSSOP (DGK) Package
8 Pins
Top View
VDD
1
VREF
2
8
GND
7
DIN
DAC8532
VOUTB
3
6
SCLK
VOUTA
4
5
SYNC
Pin Functions
PIN
NAME
FUNCTION
1
VDD
Power supply input, 2.7 V to 5.5 V
2
VREF
Reference voltage input
3
VOUTB
Analog output voltage from DAC B
4
VOUTA
Analog output voltage from DAC A
5
SYNC
Level triggered SYNC input (active LOW). This is the frame synchronization signal for the input data. When SYNC goes
LOW, it enables the input shift register and data is transferred on the falling edges of SCLK. The action specified by the
8-bit control byte and 16-bit data word is executed following the 24th falling SCLK clock edge (unless SYNC is taken
HIGH before this edge in which case the rising edge of SYNC acts as an interrupt and the write sequence is ignored by
the DAC8532).
6
SCLK
Serial Clock Input. Data can be transferred at rates up to 30 MHz at 5 V.
7
DIN
Serial Data Input. Data is clocked into the 24-bit input shift register on the falling edge of the serial clock input.
8
GND
Ground reference point for all circuitry on the part.
7 Specifications
7.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)
(1)
MIN
MAX
VDD to GND
–0.3
6
Digital input voltage to GND
–0.3
VDD+0.3
VOUTA or VOUTB to GND
–0.3
VDD+0.3
Operating temperature range
–40
105
TJ
(1)
150
UNIT
V
°C
Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings
only, which do not imply functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated under Recommended
Operating Conditions. Exposure to absolute-maximum-rated conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
7.2 Handling Ratings
Tstg
Storage temperature range
V(ESD)
(1)
(2)
Electrostatic discharge
MIN
MAX
UNIT
–65
150
°C
Human body model (HBM), per ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001, all
pins (1)
1000
Charged device model (CDM), per JEDEC specification
JESD22-C101, all pins (2)
500
V
JEDEC document JEP155 states that 500-V HBM allows safe manufacturing with a standard ESD control process.
JEDEC document JEP157 states that 250-V CDM allows safe manufacturing with a standard ESD control process.
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7.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
all specifications –40°C to 105°C (unless otherwise noted)
MIN
NOM
MAX
VDD to GND
0
5.5
Digital input voltage to GND
0
VDD
VOUTA or VOUTB to GND
0
VDD
–40
105
Operating temperature range
UNIT
V
°C
7.4 Thermal Information
DAC8532
THERMAL METRIC
(1)
DGK
UNIT
8 PINS
RθJA
Junction-to-ambient thermal resistance
164.0
RθJC(top)
Junction-to-case (top) thermal resistance
59.4
RθJB
Junction-to-board thermal resistance
84.8
ψJT
Junction-to-top characterization parameter
6.5
ψJB
Junction-to-board characterization parameter
83.3
RθJC(bot)
Junction-to-case (bottom) thermal resistance
n/a
(1)
°C/W
For more information about traditional and new thermal metrics, see the IC Package Thermal Metrics application report, SPRA953.
7.5 Electrical Characteristics
VDD = 2.7 V to 5.5 V, all specifications –40°C to 105°C (unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNIT
STATIC PERFORMANCE (1)
Resolution
16
Bits
Relative accuracy
Differential nonlinearity
±0.0987
16-bit monotonic
±1
% of FSR
LSB
Zero code error
5
25
mV
Full-scale error
–0.15
–1
% of FSR
±1
% of FSR
Gain error
Zero code error drift
Gain temperature coefficient
Channel-to-channel matching PSRR
±20
µV/°C
±5
ppm of FSR/°C
15
RL = 2 kΩ, CL = 200 pF
mV
0.75
mV/V
OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS (2)
Output voltage range
Output voltage settling time
0
To ±0.003% FSR 0200H to FD00H, RL = 2 kΩ;
0 pF < CL < 200 pF, RL = 2 kΩ; CL = 500 pF
Slew rate
Capacitive load stability
RL = ∞
1 LSB change around major carry
4
µs
pF
20
nV-s
0.5
nV-s
0.25
–100
DC output impedance
V
V/µs
1000
AC crosstalk
(1)
(2)
10
470
RL = 2 kΩ
Digital feedthrough
Short circuit current
8
12
1
Code change glitch impulse
DC crosstalk
VREF
1
VDD = 5 V
50
VDD = 3 V
20
LSB
–96
dB
Ω
mA
Linearity calculated using a reduced code range of 485 to 64714; output unloaded.
Ensured by design and characterization, not production tested.
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Electrical Characteristics (continued)
VDD = 2.7 V to 5.5 V, all specifications –40°C to 105°C (unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER
Power-up time
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNIT
Coming out of power-down mode VDD = 5 V
2.5
µs
Coming out of power-down mode VDD = 3 V
5
µs
AC PERFORMANCE
SNR
94
THD
67
BW = 20 kHz, VDD = 5 V, FOUT = 1 kHz,
1st 19 harmonics removed
SFDR
dB
69
SINAD
65
REFERENCE INPUT
Reference current
VREF = VDD = 5 V
67
90
VREF = VDD = 3 V
40
54
Reference input range
0
Reference input impedance
LOGIC INPUTS
VDD
75
µA
V
kΩ
(2)
Input current
VINL, Input LOW voltage
VINH, Input HIGH voltage
±1
VDD = 5 V
0.8
VDD = 3 V
0.6
VDD = 5 V
2.4
VDD = 3 V
2.1
µA
V
V
Pin capacitance
3
pF
5.5
V
POWER REQUIREMENTS
VDD
IDD (normal mode)
VDD = 3.6 V to 5.5 V
VDD = 2.7 V to 3.6 V
2.7
DAC active and excluding load current
VIH = VDD and VIL = GND
500
800
450
750
0.2
1
0.05
1
µA
IDD (all power-down modes)
VDD = 3.6 V to 5.5 V
VDD = 2.7 V to 3.6 V
VIH = VDD and VIL = GND
µA
POWER EFFICIENCY
IOUT/IDD
ILOAD = 2 mA, VDD = 5 V
89%
TEMPERATURE RANGE
Specified performance
–40
105
°C
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(1) (2)
VDD = 2.7 V to 5.5 V, all specifications –40°C to 105°C (unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER
(3)
t1
TEST CONDITIONS
SCLK cycle time
t2
SCLK HIGH time
t3
SCLK LOW time
t4
SYNC to SCLK rising edge setup time
t5
Data setup time
t6
Data hold time
t7
24th SCLK falling edge to SYNC rising edge
t8
Minimum SYNC HIGH time
t9
24th SCLK falling edge to SYNC falling edge
(1)
(2)
(3)
MIN
VDD = 2.7 V to 3.6 V
50
VDD = 3.6 V to 5.5 V
33
VDD = 2.7 V to 3.6 V
13
VDD = 3.6 V to 5.5 V
13
VDD = 2.7 V to 3.6 V
22.5
VDD = 3.6 V to 5.5 V
13
VDD = 2.7 V to 3.6 V
0
VDD = 3.6 V to 5.5 V
0
VDD = 2.7 V to 3.6 V
5
VDD = 3.6 V to 5.5 V
5
VDD = 2.7 V to 3.6 V
4.5
VDD = 3.6 V to 5.5 V
4.5
VDD = 2.7 V to 3.6 V
0
VDD = 3.6 V to 5.5 V
0
VDD = 2.7 V to 3.6 V
50
VDD = 3.6 V to 5.5 V
33
VDD = 2.7 V to 5.5 V
100
TYP
MAX
UNIT
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
All input signals are specified with tR = tF = 5 ns (10% to 90% of VDD) and timed from a voltage level of (VIL + VIH)/2.
See Serial Write Operation timing diagram Figure 1.
Maximum SCLK frequency is 30 MHz at VDD = 3.6 V to 5.5 V and 20 MHz at VDD = 2.7 V to 3.6 V.
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t1
SCLK
t9
1
24
t8
t4
t3
t2
t7
SYNC
t6
t5
DIN
DB23
DB0
DB23
Figure 1. Serial Write Operation
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DLE (LSB)
LE (LSB)
0000H 2000H
64
48
32
16
0
−16
−32
−48
−64
LE (LSB)
DLE (LSB)
Channel A Output
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
−0.5
−1.0
−1.5
−2.0
4000H 6000H 8000H
A000H C000H
A000H C000H
E000H FFFFH
Digital Input Code
Figure 2. Linearity Error and
Differential Linearity Error vs Code
Figure 3. Linearity Error and
Differential Linearity Error vs Code
VDD = VREF = 2.7V, T A = 25°C,
Channel A Output
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
−0.5
−1.0
−1.5
−2.0
0000H 2000H
4000H 6000H 8000H
A000H C000H
E000H FFFFH
64
48
32
16
0
−16
−32 VDD = V REF = 2.7V, T A = 25°
−48
Channel B Output
−64
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
−0.5
−1.0
−1.5
−2.0
0000H 2000H
4000H 6000H 8000H
A000H C000H
E000H FFFFH
Digital Input Code
Digital Input Code
Figure 4. Linearity Error and
Differential Linearity Error vs Code
Figure 5. Linearity Error and
Differential Linearity Error vs Code
15
VDD = VREF
VDD = 5V, CH B
10
20
Output Error (mV)
VDD = 5V, CH A
15
10
VDD = 2.7V, CH B
5
(To avoid clipping of the output signal
during the test, V REF = VDD – 10mV)
5
VDD = 2.7V, CH B
VDD = 5V, CH B
0
–5
VDD = 2.7V, CH A
–10
VDD = 2.7V, CH A
0
–40
4000H 6000H 8000H
Digital Input Code
25
Output Error (mV)
VDD = VREF = 5V, T A = 25°C,
Channel B Output
0000H 2000H
E000H FFFFH
LE (LSB)
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
−0.5
−1.0
−1.5
−2.0
64
48
32
16
0
−16
−32
−48
−64
VDD = VREF = 5V, T A = 25°C,
DLE (LSB)
LE (LSB)
64
48
32
16
0
−16
−32
−48
−64
DLE (LSB)
7.7 Typical Characteristics
–10
20
50
80
105
–15
–40
VDD = 5V, CH A
–10
20
50
80
105
Temperature (° C)
Temperature (° C)
Figure 6. Zero-Scale Error vs Temperature
Figure 7. Full-Scale Error vs Temperature
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Typical Characteristics (continued)
30
25
30
VDD = V REF = 5V, T A = 25°C
25
20
15
Output Error (mV)
Output Error (mV)
15
Channel B Output
10
5
0
−5
−10
VDD = V REF = 2.7V, T A = 25°C
20
Channel A Output
10
0
−5
−10
−15
−15
−20
−20
−25
−25
−30
0000H 2000H
4000H 6000H 8000H
A000H C000H
Channel B Output
5
Channel A Output
−30
0000H 2000H
E000H FFFFH
4000H 6000H 8000H
Digital Input Code
A000H C000H
E000H FFFFH
Digital Input Code
Figure 8. Absolute Error
Figure 9. Absolute Error
2500
VDD = VREF = 5V, T A = 25°C (±1°C),
Digital Code = 7FFFH
VDD = VREF = 5V,
Reference Current Included
Frequency
VOUT (25µV/div)
2000
1500
1000
500
0
Time (1min/div)
400 440 480 520 560 600 640 680 720 760
800
IDD (µA)
Figure 10. Output Voltage Drift
Figure 11. Histogram of Current Consumption
2500
0.15
VDD = VREF = 2.7V ,
Reference Current Included
VREF = VDD −10mV
DAC Loaded with 0000H
0.125
2000
VOUT (V)
Frequency
0.1
1500
1000
0.075
VDD = 2.7V
0.05
VDD = 5V
500
0.025
0
0
280 320 360 400 440 480 520 560 600 640
680
0
Figure 12. Histogram of Current Consumption
8
1
2
3
4
5
ISINK (mA)
IDD (µA)
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2.7
4.95
2.65
VOUT (V)
VOUT (V)
Typical Characteristics (continued)
4.9
2.6
2.55
4.85
VREF = VDD −10mV
DAC Loaded with FFFFH
VDD = 5V
4.8
0
1
VREF = VDD −10mV
DAC Loaded with FFFFH
VDD = 2.7V
2.5
2
3
4
0
5
2
3
4
ISOURCE (mA)
Figure 14. Source Current Capability
Figure 15. Source Current Capability
700
700
600
500
500
IDD (µA)
600
400
VDD = VREF = 2.7V
300
400
VDD = VREF = 2.7V
300
200
200
100
100
0
0000H 2000H
4000H 6000H 8000H
A000H C000H
Reference Current Included,
CH A and CH B Active, No Load
0
–40
E000H FFFF H
5
VDD = VREF = 5V
VDD = VREF = 5V
IDD (µA)
1
ISOURCE (mA)
–10
20
50
80
105
Temperature (° C)
Digital Input Code
Figure 17. Supply Current vs Temperature
Figure 16. Supply Current vs Digital Input Code
800
50
VREF = VDD Both DACs Active,
Reference Current Included, No Load
750
Reference Current Excluded
45
40
35
650
I DD (nA)
IDD (µA)
700
600
550
30
TA = +105°C
TA = –40°C
25
20
TA = +25°C
15
500
10
450
400
5
0
2.7
3.05
3.4
3.75
4.1
4.45
4.8
5.15
5.5
2.7
VDD (V)
3.4
4.1
4.8
5.5
VDD (V)
Figure 18. Supply Current vs Supply Voltage
Figure 19. Power-Down Current vs Supply Voltage
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Typical Characteristics (continued)
1150
TA = 25°C, SYNC Input (All Other Inputs = GND)
Reference Current Included,
CHA and CHB Active,
No Load
1050
950
4
VOUT (V)
VDD = VREF = 5V
I DD (µA)
VDD = VREF = 5V,
Output Loaded with
2kΩ and 200pF to
GND
5
850
750
3
2
650
1
550
VDD = VREF = 2.7V
0
450
0
1
2
3
4
Time (2µs/div)
5
VLOGIC (V)
Figure 21. Full-Scale Settling Time (Large Signal)
Figure 20. Supply Current vs Logic Input Voltage
3
2.5
3.5
VDD = VREF = 5V,
Output Loaded with
2kΩ and 200pF
to GND
3
2.5
VDD = VREF = 2.7V,
Output Loaded with
2kΩ and 200pF
to GND
VOUT (V)
VOUT (V)
2
1.5
2
1.5
1
1
0.5
0.5
0
0
Time (2µs/div)
Time (2µs/div)
Figure 22. Half-Scale Settling Time (Large Signal)
VOUT (V)
1.5
VDD = VREF = 2.7V,
Output Loaded with
2kΩ and 200pF
to GND
Figure 23. Full-Scale Settling Time (Large Signal)
Loaded with 2kΩ to GND
VDD (2V/div)
VOUT (1V/div)
1
0.5
0
Time (100µs/div)
Time (2µs/div)
Figure 24. Half-Scale Settling Time (Large Signal)
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Typical Characteristics (continued)
5.5
5
4.72
VDD = VREF = 5V,
Power Up to Code FFFFH
4.7
4.5
4.68
VOUT (V, 20mV/div)
4
VOUT (V)
3.5
3
2.5
2
1.5
4.66
4.64
4.62
4.6
4.58
1
4.56
0.5
VDD = VREF = 5V,
Code F000H to EFFFH to F000H
(Glitch Occurs Every N S 4096 Code Boundary)
4.54
0
−0.5
4.52
Time (1µs/div)
Time (1µs/div)
Figure 26. Exiting Power-Down Mode
Figure 27. Output Glitch (Worst Case)
2.54
96
2.52
94
2.5
92
SNR (dB)
VOUT (V, 20mV/div)
VDD = 5V
2.48
88
2.46
2.44
VDD = 2.7V
90
VDD = VREF = 5V,
Code 8000H to 7FFFH to 8000H
(Glitch Occurs Every N S 4096 Code Boundary)
VDD = VREF
−1dB FSR Digital Input, FS = 52ksps
Measurement Bandwidth = 20kHz
86
84
2.42
0
Time (1µs/div)
500
1000
1500 2000
2500 3000
3500 4000
Output Frequency (Hz)
Figure 29. Signal-to-Noise Ratio vs Output Frequency
Figure 28. Output Glitch (Mid-Scale)
0
VDD = VREF = 5V,
−1dB FSR Digital Input, FS = 52ksps
Measurement Bandwidth = 20kHz
–20
THD (dB)
–40
THD
–60
–80
2nd Harmonic
3rd Harmonic
–100
–120
0
500
1000
1500 2000
2500 3000
3500 4000
Output Frequency (Hz)
Figure 30. Total Harmonic Distortion vs Output Frequency
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8 Detailed Description
8.1 Overview
The DAC8532 is a dual channel, 16-bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC) offering low power operation and a
flexible serial host interface. Each on-chip precision output amplifier allows rail-to-rail output swing to be achieved
over the supply range of 2.7 V to 5.5 V. The device supports a standard 3-wire serial interface capable of
operating with input data clock frequencies up to 30 MHz for VDD = 5 V.
8.2 Functional Block Diagram
VREF
VDD
Data
Buffer A
DAC
Register A
DAC A
VOUTA
Data
Buffer B
DAC
Register B
DAC B
VOUTB
Channel
Select
Load
Control
16
SYNC
SCLK
DIN
24−Bit
Serial−to−
Parallel
Shift
Register
8
Control Logic
Power−Down
Control Logic
2
Resistor
Network
GND
8.3 Feature Description
8.3.1 DAC Section
The architecture of each channel of the DAC8532 consists of a resistor string DAC followed by an output buffer
amplifier. Figure 31 shows a simplified block diagram of the DAC architecture.
VREF
DAC Register
REF (+)
Resistor String
REF (–)
VOUTX
Output
Amplifier
GND
Figure 31. DAC8532 Architecture
The input coding for each device is unipolar straight binary, so the ideal output voltage is given by:
D
VOUT X = VREF ´
65536
(1)
where D = decimal equivalent of the binary code that is loaded to the DAC register; it can range from 0 to 65535.
VOUTX refers to channel A or B.
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Feature Description (continued)
8.3.2 Resistor String
The resistor string section is shown in Figure 32. It is simply a divide-by-2 resistor followed by a string of
resistors, each of value R. The code loaded into the DAC register determines at which node on the string the
voltage is tapped off. This voltage is then applied to the output amplifier by closing one of the switches
connecting the string to the amplifier.
VREF
RDIVIDER
VREF
2
R
R
To Output
Amplifier
(2´ Gain)
R
R
Figure 32. Resistor String
8.3.3 Output Amplifier
Each output buffer amplifier is capable of generating rail-to-rail voltages on its output which approaches an
output range of 0 V to VDD (gain and offset errors must be taken into account). Each buffer is capable of driving a
load of 2 kΩ in parallel with 1000 pF to GND. The source and sink capabilities of the output amplifier can be
seen in the typical characteristics.
8.3.4 Serial Interface
The DAC8532 uses a 3-wire serial interface (SYNC, SCLK, and DIN), which is compatible with SPI™ and QSP™,
and Microwire™ interface standards, as well as most DSPs. See the Serial Write Operation timing diagram for an
example of a typical write sequence.
The write sequence begins by bringing the SYNC line LOW. Data from the DIN line is clocked into the 24-bit shift
register on each falling edge of SCLK. The serial clock frequency can be as high as 30 MHz, making the
DAC8532 compatible with high speed DSPs. On the 24th falling edge of the serial clock, the last data bit is
clocked into the shift register and the programmed function is executed (i.e., a change in Data Buffer contents,
DAC register contents, and/or a change in the power-down mode of a specified channel or channels).
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Feature Description (continued)
At this point, the SYNC line may be kept LOW or brought HIGH. In either case, the minimum delay time from the
24th falling SCLK edge to the next falling SYNC edge must be met in order to properly begin the next cycle. To
assure the lowest power consumption of the device, care should be taken that the digital input levels are as close
to each rail as possible. (See the Typical Characteristics section for the Supply Current vs Logic Input Voltage
transfer characteristic curve).
8.3.5 Power-On Reset
The DAC8532 contains a power-on reset circuit that controls the output voltage during power-up. On power-up,
the DAC registers are filled with zeros and the output voltages are set to zero-scale; they remain there until a
valid write sequence and load command is made to the respective DAC channel. This is useful in applications
where it is important to know the state of the output of each DAC output while the device is in the process of
powering up.
No device pin should be brought high before power is applied to the device.
8.4 Device Functional Modes
8.4.1 Input Shift Register
The input shift register of the DAC8532 is 24 bits wide (see Figure 33) and is made up of 8 control bits
(DB16–DB23) and 16 data bits (DB0–DB15). The first two control bits (DB22 and DB23) are reserved and must
be 0 for proper operation. LD A (DB20) and LD B (DB21) control the updating of each analog output with the
specified 16-bit data value or power- down command. Bit DB19 is a Don't Care bit which does not affect the
operation of the DAC8532 and can be 1 or 0. The following control bit, Buffer Select (DB18), controls the
destination of the data (or power-down command) between DAC A and DAC B. The final two control bits, PD0
(DB16) and PD1 (DB17), select the power-down mode of one or both of the DAC channels. The four modes are
normal mode or any one of three power-down modes. A more complete description of the operational modes of
the DAC8532 can be found in the Power-Down Modes section. The remaining sixteen bits of the 24-bit input
word make up the data bits. These are transferred to the specified Data Buffer or DAC Register, depending on
the command issued by the control byte, on the 24th falling edge of SCLK. See Table 2 and Table 3 for more
information.
DB23
0
DB12
0
LDB
LDA
X
Buffer Select
PD1
PD0
D15
D14
D13
D12
D9
D8
D7
D6
D5
D5
D3
D2
D1
D0
DB11
D11
DB0
D10
Figure 33. DAC8532 Data Input Register Format
8.4.2
SYNC Interrupt
In a normal write sequence, the SYNC line is kept LOW for at least 24 falling edges of SCLK and the addressed
DAC register is updated on the 24th falling edge. However, if SYNC is brought HIGH before the 24th falling
edge, it acts as an interrupt to the write sequence; the shift register is reset and the write sequence is discarded.
Neither an update of the data buffer contents, DAC register contents or a change in the operating mode occurs
(see Figure 34).
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SCLK
1
24th Falling
24th Falling
Edge
Edge
2
1
2
SYNC
Invalid Write-Sync Interrupt:
SYNC HIGH before 24th Falling Edge
DIN
DB0
DB23 DB22
Valid Write-Buffer/DAC Update:
SYNC HIGH after 24th Falling Edge
DB23 DB22
DB1 DB0
Figure 34. Interrupt and Valid SYNC Timing
8.4.3 Power-Down Modes
The DAC8532 utilizes four modes of operation. These modes are accessed by setting two bits (PD1 and PD0) in
the control Load action to one or both DACs. Table 1 shows how the state of the bits correspond to the register
and performing a mode of operation of each channel of the device. (Each DAC channel can be powered down
simultaneously or independently of each other. Power-down occurs after proper data is written into PD0 and PD1
and a Load command occurs.) See the Operation Examples section for additional information.
Table 1. Modes of Operation for the DAC8532
PD1 (DB17)
PD0 (DB16)
OPERATING MODE
0
0
Normal Operation
—
—
Power-down modes
0
1
Output typically 1 kΩ to GND
1
0
Output typically 100 kΩ to GND
1
1
High impedance
When both bits are set to 0, the device works normally with a typical power consumption of 500 µA at 5 V. For
the three power-down modes, however, the supply current falls to 200 nA at 5 V (50 nA at 3 V). Not only does
the supply current fall but the output stage is also internally switched from the output of the amplifier to a resistor
network of known values. This has the advantage that the output impedance of the device is known while it is in
power-down mode. There are three different options for power-down: The output is connected internally to GND
through a 1 kΩ resistor, a 100 kΩ resistor, or it is left open-circuited (High-Impedance). The output stage is
illustrated in Figure 35.
Resistor
String DAC
VOUTX
Amplifier
Power–Down
Circuitry
Resistor
Network
Figure 35. Output Stage During Power-Down (High Impedance)
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All analog circuitry is shut down when the power-down mode is activated. Each DAC will exit power-down when
PD0 and PD1 are set to 0, new data is written to the Data Buffer, and the DAC channel receives a Load
command. The time to exit power-down is typically 2.5 µs for VDD = 5 V and 5 µs for VDD = 3 V (see the Typical
Characteristics section.
8.5 Register Maps
Table 2. Control Matrix
D23
D22
Reserved
D21
Reserved
Load B
D20
D19
D18
Load A
Don't
Care
Buffer
Select
D17
D16
PD1
PD0
0
0
D15
MSB
D14
D13–D0
MSB-1
MSB-2...
LSB
DESCRIPTION
0 = A,
1=B
(Always Write 0)
0
0
0
0
X
#
0
0
0
0
X
#
0
0
0
1
X
#
0
0
0
1
X
0
See Table 3
0
0
0
1
X
1
See Table 3
0
0
1
0
X
#
0
0
1
0
X
0
See Table 3
X
WR Buffer A w/Power-Down Command and LOAD DAC B
0
0
1
0
X
1
See Table 3
X
WR Buffer B w/Power-Down Command and LOAD DAC B
(DAC B Powered Down)
0
0
1
1
X
#
0
0
1
1
X
0
See Table 3
X
WR Buffer A w/Power-Down Command and Load DACs A and
B (DAC A Powered Down)
0
0
1
1
X
1
See Table 3
X
WR Buffer B w/Power-Down Command and Load DACs A and
B (DAC B Powered Down)
See Table 3
0
0
0
0
0
0
Data
WR Buffer # w/Data
X
WR Buffer # w/Power-down Command
Data
WR Buffer # w/Data and Load DAC A
X
WR Buffer A w/Power-Down Command and LOAD DAC A
(DAC A Powered Down)
X
WR Buffer B w/Power-Down Command and LOAD DAC A
Data
WR Buffer # w/Data and Load DAC B
Data
WR Buffer # w/Data and Load DACs A and B
Table 3. Power-Down Commands
D17
D16
PD1
PD0
0
1
1 kΩ
1
0
100 kΩ
1
1
High Impedance
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE POWER DOWN COMMANDS
8.5.1 Operation Examples
Example 1: Write to Data Buffer A; Through Buffer B; Load DACA Through DACB Simultaneously
• 1st — Write to DataBuffer A:
Reserved
0
•
Reserved
0
LDB
0
LDA
0
DC
X
Buffer Select
0
PD1
0
PD0
0
DB15
D15
—
—
DB1
D1
DB0
D0
DB15
D15
—
—
DB1
D1
DB0
D0
2nd — Write to Data Buffer B and Load DAC A and DAC B simultaneously:
Reserved
0
Reserved
0
LDB
1
LDA
1
DC
X
Buffer Select
1
PD1
0
PD0
0
The DACA and DACB analog outputs simultaneously settle to the specified values upon completion of the 2nd
write sequence. (The Load command moves the digital data from the data buffer to the DAC register at which
time the conversion takes place and the analog output is updated. Completion occurs on the 24th falling SCLK
edge after SYNC LOW.)
Example 2: Load New Data to DACA and DACB Sequentially
• 1st — Write to Data Buffer A and Load DAC A: DACA output settles to specified value upon completion:
Reserved
0
16
Reserved
0
LDB
0
LDA
1
DC
X
Buffer Select
0
PD1
0
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0
DB15
D15
—
—
DB1
D1
DB0
D0
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2nd — Write to Data Buffer B and Load DAC B: DACB output settles to specified value upon completion:
Reserved
0
Reserved
0
LDB
1
LDA
0
DC
X
Buffer Select
1
PD1
0
PD0
0
DB15
D15
—
—
DB1
D1
DB0
D0
After completion of the 1st write cycle, the DACA analog output settles to the voltage specified; upon completion
of write cycle 2, the DACB analog output settles.
Example 3: Power-Down DACA to 1 kΩ and Power-Down DACB to 100 kΩ Simultaneously
• 1st — Write power-down command to Data Buffer A:
Reserved
0
•
Reserved
0
LDB
0
LDA
0
DC
X
Buffer Select
0
PD1
0
PD0
1
DB15
—
DB1
Don't Care
DB0
2nd — Write power-down command to Data Buffer B and Load DACA and DACB simultaneously:
Reserved
0
Reserved
0
LDB
1
LDA
1
DC
X
Buffer Select
1
PD1
1
PD0
0
DB15
—
DB1
Don't Care
DB0
The DACA and DACB analog outputs simultaneously power-down to each respective specified mode upon
completion of the 2nd write sequence.
Example 4: Power-Down DACA and DACB to High-Impedance Sequentially:
• 1st — Write power-down command to Data Buffer A and Load DAC A: DAC A output = Hi-Z:
Reserved
0
•
Reserved
0
LDB
0
LDA
1
DC
X
Buffer Select
0
PD1
1
PD0
1
DB15
—
DB1
Don't Care
DB0
2nd — Write power-down command to Data Buffer B and Load DAC B: DAC B output = Hi-Z:
Reserved
0
Reserved
0
LDB
1
LDA
0
DC
X
Buffer Select
1
PD1
1
PD0
1
DB15
—
DB1
Don't Care
DB0
The DACA and DACB analog outputs sequentially power-down to high-impedance upon completion of the 1st
and 2nd write sequences, respectively.
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9 Application and Implementation
NOTE
Information in the following applications sections is not part of the TI component
specification, and TI does not warrant its accuracy or completeness. TI’s customers are
responsible for determining suitability of components for their purposes. Customers should
validate and test their design implementation to confirm system functionality.
9.1 Application Information
9.1.1 Current Consumption
The DAC8532 typically consumes 250 µA at VDD = 5 V and 225 µA at VDD = 3 V for each active channel,
including reference current consumption. Additional current consumption can occur at the digital inputs if
VIH