TLC7225C, TLC7225I
QUADRUPLE 8-BIT DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG CONVERTERS
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D
D
D
D
D
D
D
Four 8-Bit D/A Converters With Individual
References
Direct Bipolar Operation Without an
External Level-Shift Amplifier
Microprocessor Compatible
TTL/CMOS Compatible
Single Supply Operation Possible
Simultaneous Update Facility
Binary Input Coding
applications
D
D
D
Process Control
Automatic Test Equipment
Automatic Calibration of Large System
Parameters e.g., Gain/Offset
DW PACKAGE
(TOP VIEW)
OUTB
OUTA
VSS
REFB
REFA
AGND
DGND
LDAC
(MSB) DB7
DB6
DB5
DB4
1
24
2
23
3
22
4
21
5
20
6
19
7
18
8
17
9
16
10
15
11
14
12
13
OUTC
OUTD
VDD
REFC
REFD
A0
A1
WR
DB0 (LSB)
DB1
DB2
DB3
description
The TLC7225 consists of four 8-bit voltage-output digital-to-analog converters (DACs), with output buffer
amplifiers and interface logic with double register-buffering.
Separate on-chip latches are provided for each of the DACs. Data is transferred into one of these data latches
through a common 8-bit TTL/CMOS-compatible (5 V) input port. Control inputs A0 and A1 determine which DAC
is loaded when WR goes low. Only the data held in the DAC registers determines the analog outputs of the
converters. The double register buffering allows simultaneous update of all four outputs under control of LDAC.
All logic inputs are TTL- and CMOS-level compatible and the control logic is speed compatible with most 8-bit
microprocessors. Each DAC includes an output buffer amplifier capable of driving up to 5 mA of output current.
The TLC7225 performance is specified for input reference voltages from 2 V to VDD – 4 V with dual supplies.
The voltage-mode configuration of the DACs allow the TLC7225 to be operated from a single power-supply rail
at a reference of 10 V.
The TLC7225 is fabricated in a LinBiCMOS process that has been specifically developed to allow high-speed
digital logic circuits and precision analog circuits to be integrated on the same chip. The TLC7225 has a common
8-bit data bus with individual DAC latches. This provides a versatile control architecture for simple interface to
microprocessors. All latch-enable signals are level triggered.
Combining four DACs, four operational amplifiers, and interface logic into a small, 0.3-inch wide, 24-terminal
SOIC allows significant reduction in board space requirements and offers increased reliability in systems using
multiple converters. The pinout optimizes board layout with all of the analog inputs and outputs at one end of
the package and all of the digital inputs at the other.
The TLC7225C is characterized for operation from 0°C to 70°C. The TLC7225I is characterized for operation
from – 25°C to 85°C.
Please be aware that an important notice concerning availability, standard warranty, and use in critical applications of
Texas Instruments semiconductor products and disclaimers thereto appears at the end of this data sheet.
LinBiCMOS is a trademark of Texas Instruments.
Copyright 2001, Texas Instruments Incorporated
PRODUCTION DATA information is current as of publication date.
Products conform to specifications per the terms of Texas Instruments
standard warranty. Production processing does not necessarily include
testing of all parameters.
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AVAILABLE OPTIONS
PACKAGED DEVICES
TA
SMALL OUTLINE
(DW)
0°C to 70°C
TLC7225CDW
– 25°C to 85°C
TLC7225IDW
functional block diagram
REFA
5
_
Input
Latch
A
DAC
Latch
A
DAC
A
Input
Latch
B
DAC
Latch
B
DAC
B
8
Input
Latch
C
DAC
Latch
C
DAC
C
8
Input
Latch
D
DAC
Latch
D
DAC
D
8
REFB
4
2
_
8
9–16
DB0 – DB7
21
REFC
8
OUTA
+
1
+
OUTB
_
REFD
LDAC
20
24
_
+
8
17
WR
19
A0
18
A1
Control
Logic
schematic of outputs
EQUIVALENT ANALOG OUTPUT
VDD
Output
100 µA
450 µA
VSS
2
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Terminal Functions
TERMINAL
NAME
NO.
AGND
6
A0, A1
18, 19
DGND
7
DB0 – DB7
9 – 16
I/O
DESCRIPTION
Analog ground
I
DAC select inputs
Digital ground
I
Digital DAC data inputs
LDAC
8
Load DAC. A high level simultaneously loads all four DAC registers. DAC registers are transparent when LDAC
is low.
OUTA
2
O
DACA output
OUTB
1
O
DACB output
OUTC
24
O
DACC output
OUTD
23
O
DACD output
REFA
5
I
Voltage reference input to DACA
REFB
4
I
Voltage reference input to DACB
REFC
21
I
Voltage reference input to DACC
REFD
20
I
Voltage reference input to DACD
VDD
VSS
22
Positive supply voltage
3
Negative supply voltage
WR
17
I
Write input selects DAC transparency or latch mode
absolute maximum ratings over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise note)†
Supply voltage range, VDD: to AGND or DGND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – 0.3 V to 17 V
to VSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – 0.3 V to 24 V
Supply voltage range, VSS: to AGND or DGND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – 7 V to VDD
Voltage range between AGND and DGND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – 0.3 V to VDD
Input voltage range, VI (to DGND) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – 0.3 V to VDD + 0.3 V
Reference voltage range, Vref (to AGND) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – 0.3 V to VDD
Output voltage range, VO (to AGND) (see Note 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VSS to VDD
Continuous total power dissipation at (or below) TA = 25°C (see Note 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 mW
Operating free-air temperature range: C suffix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0°C to 70°C
I suffix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – 40°C to 85°C
Storage temperature range, Tstg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – 65°C to 150°C
Lead temperature 1,6 mm (1/16 inch) from case for 10 seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260°C
† Stresses beyond those listed under “absolute maximum ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and
functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated under “recommended operating conditions” is not
implied. Exposure to absolute-maximum-rated conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
NOTES: 1. Output voltages may be shorted to AGND provided that the power dissipation of the package is not exceeded. Typically short circuit
current to AGND is 50 mA.
2. For operation above TA = 75°C derate linearly at the rate of 2.0 mW/°C.
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recommended operating conditions
MIN
MAX
UNIT
Supply voltage, VDD
11.4
16.5
V
Supply voltage, VSS
– 5.5
0
V
High-level input voltage, VIH
2
V
Low-level input voltage, VIL
0.8
Reference voltage, Vref
2
Load resistance, RL
2
Operating free-air
free air temperature,
temperature TA
C suffix
I suffix
VDD – 4
V
V
kΩ
0
70
°C
– 25
85
°C
MAX
UNIT
timing requirements (see Figure 1)
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
tsu(AW)
Setup time, address valid before WR↓
0
ns
tsu(DW)
Setup time, data valid before WR↑
VDD = 11.4 V to 16.5 V,
VSS = 0 or – 5 V
45
ns
th(AW)
Hold time, address valid after WR↑
VDD = 11.4 V to 16.5 V,
VSS = 0 or – 5 V
0
ns
th(DW)
Hold time, data valid after WR↑
VDD = 11.4 V to 16.5 V,
VSS = 0 or – 5 V
10
ns
tw1
Pulse duration, WR low
VDD = 11.4 V to 16.5 V,
VSS = 0 or – 5 V
50
ns
tw2
Pulse duration, LDAC low
VDD = 11.4 V to 16.5 V,
VSS = 0 or – 5 V
50
ns
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electrical characteristics over recommended operating free-air temperature range
reference inputs (all supply ranges)
PARAMETER
ri
Ci
TEST CONDITIONS
Input resistance, REFA, REFB, REFC, REFD
Input
In
ut ca
capacitance
acitance, REFA,
REFA REFB,
REFB REFC,
REFC REFD
AC feedthrough
TYP
1.5
4
DAC loaded with all 1s
DAC loaded with all 0s
Channel-to-channel isolation
MIN
Vreff = 10 Vpp sine wave at 10 kHz
MAX
UNIT
kΩ
300
pF
65
pF
60
dB
70
dB
dual power supply over recommended supply and reference voltage ranges, AGND = DGND = 0 V (unless
otherwise noted)
PARAMETER
II
IDD
Input current, digital
ISS
Supply current, VSS
Supply current, VDD
Input capacitance
MIN
VI = VIL or VIH, No load
∆VDD = ± 5%
Power supply sensitivity
Ci
TEST CONDITIONS
VI = 0 or VDD
VI = VIL or VIH, No load
TYP
MAX
UNIT
±1
µA
10
16
mA
4
10
mA
0.01
%/%
Digital inputs
8
pF
single power supply, VDD = 14.25 V to 15.75 V, VSS = AGND = DGND = 0 V, Vref (A, B, C, D) = 10 V
PARAMETER
II
IDD
Ci
Input current, digital
TEST CONDITIONS
Supply current, VDD
VI = 0 or VDD
VI = VIL or VIH, No load
Power supply sensitivity
∆VDD = ± 5%
Input capacitance
Digital inputs
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dual power supply over recommended supply and reference voltage ranges, AGND = DGND = 0 V (unless
otherwise noted)
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
Slew rate
ts
MIN
Positive full scale
MAX
Settling time to 1/2 LSB
Negative full scale
UNIT
V/µs
5
Vref(A,
f(A B,
B C,
C D) = 10 V
7
Resolution
8
µs
Bits
VDD = 15 V ± 5%,
VDD = 15 V ± 5%,
Vref(A, B, C, D) = 10 V
Vref(A, B, C, D) = 10 V
±2
LSB
±1
LSB
Vref(A, B, C, D) = 10 V
Vref(A, B, C, D) = 10 V
±1
LSB
Full-scale error
VDD = 15 V ± 5%,
VDD = 15 V ± 5%,
±2
LSB
Gain error
VDD = 15 V ± 5%,
Vref(A, B, C, D) = 10 V
Total unadjusted error
Integral nonlinearity (INL)
Differential nonlinearity (DNL)
EFS
EG
TYP
2.5
Temperature coefficient
of gain
Full-scale error
Zero-code error
VDD = 14 V to 16
16.5
5V
V,
± 0.25
Vref(A,
f(A B,
B C,
C D) = 10 V
ppm/°C
± 50
± 20
Zero-code error
Digital crosstalk or feedthrough glitch
impulse area
LSB
± 20
Vref(A, B, C, D) = 0
µV/°C
± 80
50
mV
nV– s
single power supply, VDD = 14.25 V to 15.75 V, VSS = AGND = DGND = 0 V, Vref(A, B, C, D) = 10 V (unless otherwise
noted)
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
Slew rate
ts
Settling time to 1/2 LSB
TYP
UNIT
V/µs
Positive full scale
5
Negative full scale
20
8
µs
Bits
Total unadjusted error
±2
LSB
Full-scale error
±2
LSB
Temperature coefficient of g
gain
Full-scale error
VDD = 14 V to 16.5 V,
Vref(A, B, C, D) = 10 V
± 20
ppm/°C
± 50
Zero-code error
µV/°C
±1
Differential nonlinearity error (DNL)
Digital crosstalk or feedthrough glitch impulse area
6
MAX
2
Resolution
EFS
MIN
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PARAMETER MEASUREMENT INFORMATION
VDD
Address
0V
th(AW)
tsu(AW)
tw1
VDD
WR
0V
tw2
VDD
LDAC
0V
th(DW)
tsu(DW)
VDD
Data
Valid
Data In
0V
NOTES: A. tr = tf = 20 ns over VDD range.
B. The timing-measurement reference level is equal to VIH + VIL divided by 2.
C. If LDAC is activated prior to the rising edge of WR, then it must remain low for at least tw2 after WR
goes high.
Figure 1. Write-Cycle Voltage Waveforms
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
OUTPUT CURRENT
vs
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
OUTPUT CURRENT (SINK)
vs
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
200
700
I O – Output Current – mA
I O – Output Current (Sink) – µ A
VDD = 15 V
150
Source Current
Short-Circuit
Limiting
100
50
0
– 0.1
TA = 25°C
VSS = – 5 V
DB0– DB7 = 0 V
– 0.2
TA = 25°C
VDD = 15 V
600
500
VSS = – 5 V
400
VSS = 0
300
200
100
– 0.3
Sinking
Current Source
– 0.4
–2
–1
0
1
2
0
0
1
VO – Output Voltage – V
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
VO – Output Voltage – V
Figure 2
Figure 3
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specification ranges
For the TLC7225 to operate to rated specifications, the input reference voltage must be at least 4 V below the
power supply voltage at the VDD terminal. This voltage differential is the overhead voltage required by the output
amplifiers.
The TLC7225 is specified to operate over a VDD range from 12 V ± 5% to 15 V ± 10% (i.e., from 11.4 V to 16.5 V)
with a VSS of – 5 V ± 10%. Operation is also specified for a single supply with a VDD of 15 V ± 5%. Applying a
VSS of – 5 V results in improved zero-code error, improved output sink capability with outputs near AGND, and
improved negative-going settling time.
Performance is specified over the range of reference voltages from 2 V to (VDD – 4 V) with dual supplies. This
allows a range of standard refence generators to be used such as the TL1431, with an adjustable 2.5-V bandgap
reference. Note that an output voltage range of 0 V to 10 V requires a nominal 15 V ± 5% power supply voltage.
DAC section
The TLC7225 contains four, identical, 8-bit voltage-mode DACs. Each converter has a separate reference input.
The output voltages from the converters have the same polarity as the reference voltages, thus allowing single
supply operation.
The simplified circuit diagram for channel A is shown in Figure 4. Note that AGND (terminal 6) is common to
all four DACs.
_
R
R
R
+
2R
2R
DB0
2R
2R
2R
DB5
DB6
DB7
OUTA
REFA
AGND
Shown For All 1s On DAC
Figure 4. DAC Simplified-Circuit Diagram
The input impedance at any of the reference inputs is code dependent and can vary from 1.4 kΩ minimum to
an open circuit. The lowest input impedance at any reference input occurs when that DAC is loaded with the
digital code 01010101. Therefore, it is important that the reference source presents a low output impedance
under changing load conditions. The nodal capacitance at the reference terminals is also code dependent and
typically varies from 60 pF to 300 pF.
Each OUTx terminal can be considered as a digitally programmable voltage source with an output voltage of:
VOUTx = Dx
× VREFx
where Dx is the fractional representation of the digital input code and can vary from 0 to 255/256.
The output impedance is that of the output buffer amplifier.
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output buffer
Each voltage-mode DAC output is buffered by a unity-gain noninverting amplifier. This buffer amplifier is capable
of developing 10 V across a 2-kΩ load and can drive capacitive loads of 3300 pF.
The TLC7225 can be operated as a single or dual supply; operating with dual supplies results in enhanced
performance in some parameters which cannot be achieved with a single-supply operation. In a single supply
operating (VSS = 0 V = AGND) the sink capability of the amplifier, which is normally 400 µA, is reduced as the
output voltage nears AGND. The full sink capability of 400 µA is maintained over the full output voltage range
by tying VSS to – 5 V. This is indicated in Figure 3.
Settling time for negative-going output signals approaching AGND is similarly affected by VSS. Negative-going
settling time for single supply operation is longer than for dual supply operation. Positive-going settling-time is
not affected by VSS.
Additionally, the negative VSS gives more headroom to the output amplifiers which results in better zero code
performance and improved slew rate at the output than can be obtained in the single-supply mode.
digital inputs
The TLC7225 digital inputs are compatible with either TTL or 5-V CMOS levels. To minimize power supply
currents, it is recommended that the digital input voltages be driven as close to the supply rails (VDD and DGND)
as practically possible.
interface logic information
The TLC7225 contains two registers per DAC, an input register and a DAC register. Address lines A0 and A1
select which input register accepts data from the input port. When the WR signal is low, the input latches of the
selected DAC are transparent. The data is latched into the addressed input register on the rising edge of WR.
Table 1 shows the addressing for the input registers on the TLC7225.
Table 1. TLC7225 Addressing
CONTROL
INPUTS
A1
SELECTED INPUT
REGISTER
A0
L
L
DAC A input register
L
H
DAC B input register
H
L
DAC C input register
H
H
DAC D input register
Only the data held in the DAC register determines the analog output of the converter. The LDAC signal is
common to all four DACs and controls the transfer of information from the input registers to the DAC registers.
Data is latched into all four DAC registers simultaneously on the rising edge of LDAC. The LDAC signal is level
triggered and, therefore, the DAC registers may be made transparent by tying LDAC low (the outputs of the
converters responds to the data held in their respective input latches). LDAC is an asynchronous signal and
is independent of WR. This is useful in many applications. However, in systems where the asynchronous LDAC
can occur during a write cycle (or vice versa) care must be taken to ensure that incorrect data is not latched
through to the output. In other words, if LDAC is activated prior to the rising edge of WR (or WR occurs during
LDAC), then LDAC must stay low for a time of tw2 or longer after WR goes high to ensure that the correct data
is latched through to the output. Table 2 shows the truth table for TLC7225 operation. Figure 5 shows the input
control logic for the device and the write cycles timing diagram is shown in Figure 1.
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Table 2. TLC7225 Truth Table
CONTROL INPUTS
FUNCTION
WR
LDAC
H
H
No operation. Device not selected
L
H
Input register of selected DAC is transparent.
↑
H
Input register of selected DAC is latched.
H
L
All four DAC registers are transparent (i.e., outputs respond to data
held in respective input registers) input registers are latched.
H
↑
All four DAC registers are latched.
L
L
DAC registers and selected input register are transparent. Output
follows input data for selected channel.
A0
A1
19
To Latch A
18
To Latch B
To Latch C
WR
To Latch D
17
Figure 5. Input Control Logic
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ground management and layout
The TLC7225 contains four reference inputs that can be driven from ac sources (see multiplying DAC using ac
input to the REF terminals section) so careful layout and grounding is important to minimize analog crosstalk
between the four channels. The dynamic performance of the four DACs depends upon the optimum choice of
board layout. Figure 6 shows the relationship between input frequency and channel-to-channel isolation.
Figure 7 shows a printed circuit board layout that minimizes crosstalk and feedthrough. The four input signals
are screened by AGND. Vref was limited between 2 V and 3.24 V to avoid slew-rate limiting effects from the
output amplifier during measurements.
– 80
TA = 25°C
VDD = 15 V
VSS = – 5 V
Isolation – dB
– 70
– 60
Vref = 1.24 VPP
– 50
– 40
– 30
– 20
10 k
20 k
50 k
100 k
200 k
500 k
1M
fI – Input Frequency – Hz
Figure 6. Channel-to-Channel Isolation
ÎÎÎÎ
ÎÎÎÎ
ÎÎÎÎ
ÎÎÎÎ
ÎÎÎÎ
ÎÎÎÎ
ÎÎÎÎ
ÎÎÎÎ
ÎÎÎÎ
ÎÎÎÎ
System GND
Terminal 1
OUTB
OUTA
VSS
REFB
REFA
AGND
DGND
MSB
OUTC
OUTD
VDD
REFC
REFD
LSB
Figure 7. Suggested PCB Layout (Top View)
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unipolar output operation
The unipolar output operation is the basic mode of operation for each channel of the TLC7225, with the output
voltages having the same positive polarity as Vref. The TLC7225 can be operated with a single supply
(VSS = AGND) or with positive or negative supplies. The voltage at Vref must never be negative with respect
to DGND to prevent parasitic transistor turnon. Connections for the unipolar output operation are shown in
Figure 8. The transfer values are shown in Table 3.
_
REFA
5
2
OUTA
+
DAC A
_
REFB
4
1
_
REFC
21
OUTB
+
DAC B
24
OUTC
+
DAC C
_
23
REFD
20
OUTD
+
DAC D
VSS
AGND
DGND
Figure 8. Unipolar Output Circuit
Table 3. Unipolar Code
DAC LATCH CONTENTS
MSB
LSB
Ǔ
Ǔ
)
Ǔ+)
)
Ǔ
)
Ǔ
)
Ǔ+ ǒ Ǔ
+ǒ
1111
1111
) Vref
1000
0001
V
129
ref 256
1000
0000
V
128
ref 256
0111
1111
V
127
ref 256
0000
0001
V
1
ref 256
0000
0000
NOTE 3 : 1 LSB
12
ǒ
ǒ
ǒ
ǒ
ǒ
ANALOG OUTPUT
255
256
0V
V
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QUADRUPLE 8-BIT DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG CONVERTERS
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
AGND bias for direct bipolar-output operation
The TLC7225 can be used in bipolar operation without adding additional external operational amplifiers by
biasing AGND to VSS as shown in Figure 9. This configuration provides an excellent method for providing a
direct bipolar output with no additional components. The transfer values are shown in Table 4.
5
REFA (Vref = 5 V)
22
VDD = 10 to 15 V
TLC7225†
_
OUTA
2
AGND
Output range
(5 V to – 5 V)
+
DAC A
6
3
7
DGND
VSS
–5 V
† Digital inputs omitted for clarity.
Figure 9. AGND Bias for Direct Bipolar-Output Operation
Table 4. Bipolar (Offset Binary) Code
DAC LATCH CONTENTS
MSB
LSB
1111
1111
) Vref
1000
0001
) Vref
1000
0000
0111
1111
0000
0001
0000
0000
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ǒ
ǒ
ǒ
Ǔ
Ǔ
Ǔ
Ǔ
ANALOG OUTPUT
127
128
1
128
0V
* Vref
* Vref
–V
1
128
127
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
AGND bias for positive output offset
The TLC7225 AGND terminal can be biased above or below the system ground terminal, DGND, to provide an
offset-zero analog-output voltage level. Figure 10 shows a circuit configuration to achieve this for channel A of
the TLC7225. The output voltage, VO at OUTA, can be expressed as:
V
O
+ Vbias ) DA
ǒǓ
V
I
where DA is a fractional representation of the digital input word (0 ≤ D ≤ 255/256).
5
Vref
22
VDD
TLC7225†
VI
_
2
AGND
+
DAC A
VO(OUTA)
6
3
Vbias
7
VSS
DGND
† Digital inputs omitted for clarity.
Figure 10. AGND Bias Circuit
Increasing AGND above system ground reduces the output range. VDD – Vref must be at least 4 V to ensure
specified operation. Since the AGND terminal is common to all four DACs, this method biases up the output
voltages of all the DACs in the TLC7225. Supply voltages VDD and VSS for the TLC7225 should be referenced
to DGND.
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
bipolar-output operation using external amplifier
Each of the DACs of the TLC7225 can also be individually configured to provide bipolar output operation using
an external amplifier and two resistors per channel. Figure 11 shows a circuit used to implement offset binary
coding (bipolar operation) with DAC A of the TLC7225. In this case (see equation 1):
V
O
+ 1 ) R2
R1
ǒ
D
+ R2
V + 2D * 1
A
O
ǒ
with R1
where D
A
Ǔ
A
V
V
Ǔ* ǒ Ǔ
ref
R2
R1
V
(1)
ref
ref
is a fractional representation of the digital word in latch A.
Mismatch between R1 and R2 causes gain and offset errors. Therefore, these resistors must match and track
over temperature. The TLC7225 can be operated with a single supply or from positive and negative supplies.
REFA
R1†
R2†
5
15 V
TLC7225
_
_
2
VO
+
+
DAC A
– 15 V
† R1 = R2 = 10 kΩ ± 0.1%
Figure 11. Bipolar-Output Circuit
multiplying DAC using ac input to the REF terminals
The TLC7225 can be used as a multiplying DAC when the reference signal is maintained between 2 V and
VDD – 4 V. When this configuration is used, VDD should be 14.25 V to 15.75 V. A low output-impedance buffer
should be used so that the input signal is not loaded by the resistor ladder. Figure 12 shows the general
schematic.
15 V
15 V
15 V
_
+
AC Reference
Input Signal
VDD
1/4 TLC7225
R1
REF (A, B, C, D)
5, 4, 21, 20
OP - 15
_
DAC
AGND
6
VO
+
DGND
7
R2
Figure 12. AC Signal-Input Scheme
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
digital word multiplication
Since each DAC of the TLC7225 has a separate reference input, the output of one DAC can be used as the
reference input for another. Therefore, multiplication of digital words can be performed (with the result given in
analog form). For example, when the output from DAC A is applied to REFB then the output from DAC B, VOUTB,
can be expressed as given in equation 2:
VOUTB = (DA) (DB) (VREFA)
(2)
where DA and DB are the fractional representations of the digital words in DAC latches A and B respectively.
If DA = DB = D then the result is D2 (VREFA)
In this manner, the four DACs can be used on their own or in conjunction with an external summing amplifier
to generate complex waveforms. Figure 13 shows one such application with the output waveform, Y, which is
represented by equation 3:
Y = –(x4 + 2x3 + 3x2 + 2x + 4) VI
(3)
where x is the digital code that is applied to all four DAC latches.
15 V
VI
REFA
25 kΩ
50 kΩ
VDD
_
OUTA
TLC7225†
33 kΩ
REFB
OUTB
REFC
OUTC
REFD
OUTD
50 kΩ
100 kΩ
AGND
DGND
VSS
† Digital inputs omitted for clarity
Figure 13. Complex-Waveform Generation
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
microprocessor interface
Figures 14, 15, 16, and 17 show the hardware interface to some of the standard processors.
A15
Address Bus
A8
A0
A1
8085/8088
Address
Decode
LDAC
TLC7225†
WR
WR
DB7
Latch
ALE
EN
DB0
AD7
Address Data Bus
AD0
† Linear circuitry omitted for clarity
Figure 14. TLC7225 to 8085A/8088 Interface, Double-Buffered Mode
A15
Address Bus
A8
A0
8085/8088
R/W
Address
Decode
A1
LDAC
EN
TLC7225†
WR
E or φ2
DB7
DB0
AD7
Data Bus
AD0
† Linear circuitry omitted for clarity
Figure 15. TLC7225 to 6809/6502 Interface, Single-Buffered Mode
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
A15
Address Bus
A8
A0
Z-80
A1
MREQ
Address
Decode
EN
LDAC
TLC7225†
WR
WR
DB7
DB0
AD7
Data Bus
AD0
† Linear circuitry omitted for clarity
Figure 16. TLC7225 to Z-80 Interface, Double-Buffered Mode
A23
Address Bus
A1
A0
68008
AS
Address
Decode
EN
A1
TLC7225†
WR
R/W
LDAC
DTACK
DB7
DB0
AD7
Data Bus
AD0
† Linear circuitry omitted for clarity
Figure 17. TLC7225 to 68008 Interface, Single-Buffered Mode
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
linearity, offset, and gain error using single-ended supplies
When an amplifier is operated from a single supply, the voltage offset can still be either positive or negative. With
a positive offset, the output voltage changes on the first code change. With a negative offset the output voltage
may not change with the first code depending on the magnitude of the offset voltage.
The output amplifier attempts to drive the output to a negative voltage. However, since the most negative supply
rail is ground, the output cannot drive below ground.
So with this output offset voltage, the output voltage remains at zero until the input-code value produces a
sufficient output voltage to overcome the inherent offset voltage, resulting in a transfer function shown in
Figure 18.
Output
Voltage
0V
DAC Code
Negative
Offset
Figure 18. Effect of Negative Offset (Single Supply)
This offset error, not the linearity error, produces this breakpoint. The transfer function would have followed the
dotted line if the output buffer could drive below ground.
For a DAC, linearity is measured between zero-input code (all inputs 0) and full-scale code (all inputs 1) after
offset and full scale is adjusted out or accounted for in some way. However, single supply operation does not
allow for adjustment when the offset is negative due to the breakpoint in the transfer function. So the linearity
in the unipolar mode is measured between full-scale code and the lowest code, which produces a positive output
voltage.
The code is calculated from the maximum specification for the zero offset error.
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PACKAGING INFORMATION
Orderable Device
Status
(1)
Package Type Package Pins Package
Drawing
Qty
Eco Plan
(2)
Lead finish/
Ball material
MSL Peak Temp
Op Temp (°C)
Device Marking
(3)
Samples
(4/5)
(6)
TLC7225CDW
ACTIVE
SOIC
DW
24
25
RoHS & Green
NIPDAU
Level-1-260C-UNLIM
0 to 70
TLC7225C
Samples
TLC7225CDWR
ACTIVE
SOIC
DW
24
2000
RoHS & Green
NIPDAU
Level-1-260C-UNLIM
0 to 70
TLC7225C
Samples
TLC7225IDW
ACTIVE
SOIC
DW
24
25
RoHS & Green
NIPDAU
Level-1-260C-UNLIM
-25 to 85
TLC7225I
Samples
TLC7225IDWR
ACTIVE
SOIC
DW
24
2000
RoHS & Green
NIPDAU
Level-1-260C-UNLIM
-25 to 85
TLC7225I
Samples
(1)
The marketing status values are defined as follows:
ACTIVE: Product device recommended for new designs.
LIFEBUY: TI has announced that the device will be discontinued, and a lifetime-buy period is in effect.
NRND: Not recommended for new designs. Device is in production to support existing customers, but TI does not recommend using this part in a new design.
PREVIEW: Device has been announced but is not in production. Samples may or may not be available.
OBSOLETE: TI has discontinued the production of the device.
(2)
RoHS: TI defines "RoHS" to mean semiconductor products that are compliant with the current EU RoHS requirements for all 10 RoHS substances, including the requirement that RoHS substance
do not exceed 0.1% by weight in homogeneous materials. Where designed to be soldered at high temperatures, "RoHS" products are suitable for use in specified lead-free processes. TI may
reference these types of products as "Pb-Free".
RoHS Exempt: TI defines "RoHS Exempt" to mean products that contain lead but are compliant with EU RoHS pursuant to a specific EU RoHS exemption.
Green: TI defines "Green" to mean the content of Chlorine (Cl) and Bromine (Br) based flame retardants meet JS709B low halogen requirements of