+5 V to ±15 V operation
Unipolar or bipolar operation
±1 LSB maximum INL error, ±1 LSB maximum DNL error
Guaranteed monotonic over temperature
Double-buffered inputs
Asynchronous
Operating temperature range: −40°C to +125°C
iCMOS process technology
APPLICATIONS
Industrial automation
Closed-loop servo control, process control
Automotive test and measurement
Programmable logic controllers
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The AD5726 is a quad, 12-bit, serial input, voltage output
digital-to-analog converter (DAC) fabricated on Analog
Devices, Inc., iCMOS® process technology
guaranteed monotonicity and integral nonlinearity (INL)
of ±1 LSB maximum.
Output voltage swing is set by two reference inputs, V
V
. The DAC offers a unipolar positive output range when
REFN
the V
input is set to 0 V and the V
REFN
to zero scale/midscale
CLR
1
that offers
REFP
input is set to a positive
REFP
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
AV
V
DD
SS
Unipolar/Bipolar, Voltage Output DAC
AD5726
and
voltage. A similar configuration with V
at 0 V and V
REFP
negative voltage provides a unipolar negative output range.
Bipolar outputs are configured by connecting both V
V
to nonzero voltages. This method of setting output voltage
REFN
ranges has advantages over the bipolar offsetting methods
because it is not dependent on internal and external resistors
with different temperature coefficients.
The AD5726 uses a serial interface that operates at clock rates up to
30 MHz and is compatible with DSP and microcontroller interface
standards. The asynchronous
CLR
function clears all DAC
registers to a user-selectable zero-scale or midscale output.
The AD5726 is available in 16-lead SSOP, 20-lead SSOP, and
16-lead SOIC packages. It can be operated from a wide variety
of supply and reference voltages with supplies ranging from
single +5 V to ±15 V, and references ranging from +2.5 V to
±10 V. Power dissipation is less than 240 mW with ±15 V
supplies and only 30 mW with a +5 V supply. Operation is
specified over the temperature range of −40°C to +125°C.
A similar device, also available from Analog Devices is
the AD5725, which is a quad, 12-bit, parallel input, unipolar/
bipolar, voltage output DAC.
REFP
REFP
REFN
and
at a
SDIN
SCL
CS
I/O
REGISTER
AND
CONTROL
LOGIC
AD5726
GND
12
INPUT
REG A
INPUT
REG B
INPUT
REG C
INPUT
REG D
12
12
12
12
CLRSEL
DAC
REG A
DAC
REG B
DAC
REG C
DAC
REG D
LDACCLR
12
DAC A
12
DAC B
12
DAC C
12
DAC D
V
REFN
V
V
V
V
OUTA
OUTB
OUTC
OUTD
06469-001
Figure 1.
1
For analog systems designers within industrial/instrumentation equipment OEMs who need high performance ICs at higher voltage levels, iCMOS is a technology
platform that enables the development of analog ICs capable of 30 V and operating at ±15 V supplies while allowing dramatic reductions in power consumption and
package size, and increased ac and dc performance.
Rev. B
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Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 19
1/08—Rev. 0 to Rev. A
Changes to Figure 6, Figure 7 .......................................................... 9
Changes to Figure 12, Figure 13 ................................................... 10
Changes to Figure 19, Figure 20 ................................................... 11
Inserted New Figure 22, Renumbered Figures Sequentially .... 11
Added Major Code Transition Glitch Impulse Section ............. 12
Changes to Figure 23 ...................................................................... 13
Change to Input Shift Register Section ....................................... 14
Change to Single +5 V Supply Operation Section ..................... 16
4/07—Revision 0: Initial Version
Rev. B | Page 2 of 20
AD5726
SPECIFICATIONS
AVDD = +5 V ± 5%, AVSS = 0 V or −5 V ± 5%, V
otherwise noted.
1
Table 1.
Parameter Value Unit Test Conditions/Comments
ACCURACY
Resolution 12 Bits
Relative Accuracy (INL) ±1 LSB max Y grade, AVSS = −5 V, outputs unloaded
±1 LSB max Y grade, AVSS = 0 V
Differential Nonlinearity (DNL) ±1 LSB max Guaranteed monotonic
Linearity Matching ±1 LSB typ
Zero-Scale Error ±6 LSB max AVSS = −5 V
Full-Scale Error ±6 LSB max AVSS = −5 V
Zero-Scale Error ±12 LSB max AVSS = 0 V
Full-Scale Error ±12 LSB max AVSS = 0 V
Zero-Scale Temperature Coefficient3±10 ppm FSR/°C typ AVSS = −5 V
Full-Scale Temperature Coefficient
3
±10 ppm FSR/°C typ AV
REFERENCE INPUT
V
REFP
Reference Input Range
4
V
REFN
AVDD − 2.5 V max
Input Current ±0.75 mA max Typically 0.25 mA
V
REFN
Reference Input Range
4
AV
SS
0 V V min AVSS = 0 V
V
REFP
Input Current −1.0 mA max Typically −0.6 mA, AVSS = −5 V
Large Signal Bandwidth
OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS
3
160 kHz typ −3 dB, V
3
Output Current ±1.25 mA max AVSS = −5 V
DIGITAL INPUTS
Input High Voltage, VIH 2.4 V min
Input Low Voltage, VIL 0.8 V max
Input Current
3
10 μA max
Input Capacitance3 5 pF typ
POWER SUPPLY CHARACTERISTICS
3
Power Supply Sensitivity
0.002 %/% max Typically 0.0004%/%
AIDD 1.5 mA/channel max Outputs unloaded, typically 0.75 mA, VIL = DGND, VIH = 5 V
AISS 1.5 mA/channel max Outputs unloaded, typically 0.75 mA, VIL = DGND, VIH = 5 V
Power Dissipation 30 mW max Outputs unloaded, typically 15 mW, AVSS = 0 V
1
All supplies can be varied ±5% and operation is guaranteed. Device is tested with AVDD = 4.75 V.
2
For single-supply operation (V
3
Guaranteed by design and characterization, not production tested.
4
Operation is guaranteed over this reference range, but linearity is neither tested nor guaranteed.
= 0 V, AVSS = 0 V), due to internal offset errors, INL and DNL are measured beginning at Code 0x005.
REFN
= +2.5 V, V
REFP
= 0 V or −2.5 V, R
REFN
= −5 V
SS
+ 2.5 V min
V min
− 2.5 V max
= 2 kΩ. All specifications T
LOAD
2
2
2
= 0 V to 10 V p-p
REFP
MIN
to T
MAX
, unless
Rev. B | Page 3 of 20
AD5726
AVDD = +15 V ± 5%, AVSS = −15 V ± 5%, V
Table 2.
Parameter Value Unit Test Conditions/Comments
ACCURACY
Resolution 12 Bits
Relative Accuracy (INL) ±0.5 LSB max Y grade
Differential Nonlinearity (DNL) ±1 LSB max Guaranteed monotonic
Linearity Matching ±1 LSB max
Zero-Scale Error ±3 LSB max
Full-Scale Error ±3 LSB max
Zero-Scale Temperature Coefficient2±4 ppm FSR/°C typ
Full-Scale Temperature Coefficient
REFERENCE INPUT
V
REFP
Reference Input Range
3
AVDD − 2.5 V max
Input Current ±2 mA max Code 0x000, Code 0x555, typically 1 mA
V
REFN
Reference Input Range
3
−10 V V min
V
Input Current
Large Signal Bandwidth
OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS
2
−3.5 mA min Code 0x000, Code 0x555, typically −2 mA
2
450 kHz typ −3 dB, V
2
Output Current ±5 mA max
DIGITAL INPUTS
Input High Voltage, VIH 2.4 V min
Input Low Voltage, VIL 0.8 V max
Input Current
2
10 μA max
Input Capacitance2 5 pF typ
POWER SUPPLY CHARACTERISTICS
Power Supply Sensitivity
2
0.002 %/% max Typically 0.0004%/%
AIDD 2 mA/channel max Outputs unloaded, typically 1.25 mA, VIL = DGND, VIH = 5 V
AISS 2 mA/channel max Outputs unloaded, typically 1.25 mA, VIL = DGND, VIH = 5 V
Power Dissipation 240 mW max
1
All supplies can be varied ±5% and operation is guaranteed.
2
Guaranteed by design and characterization, not production tested.
3
Operation is guaranteed over this reference range, but linearity is neither tested nor guaranteed.
= +10 V, V
REFP
2
±4 ppm FSR/°C typ
V
+ 2.5 V min
REFN
− 2.5 V max
REFP
= −10 V, R
REFN
= 2 kΩ. All specifications T
LOAD
= 0 V to 2.5 V p-p
REFP
MIN
to T
, unless otherwise noted.1
MAX
Rev. B | Page 4 of 20
AD5726
AC PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
AVDD = +5 V ± 5% or +15 V ± 5%, AVSS = −5 V ± 5% or 0 V or −15 V ± 5%, GND = 0 V, V
−10 V, R
= 2 kΩ. All specifications T
LOAD
MIN
to T
, unless otherwise noted.1
MAX
Table 3.
Parameter A Grade B Grade Unit Test Conditions/Comments
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE
Output Voltage Settling Time (tS) 13 13 μs typ To 0.01%, ±10 V voltage swing
9 9 μs typ To 0.01%, ±2.5 V voltage swing, AVDD = 5 V
Slew Rate 2.3 2.3 V/μs typ 10% to 90%, ±10 V voltage swing
2 2 V/μs typ 10% to 90%, ±2.5 V voltage swing
Analog Crosstalk 100 100 dB typ
Digital Feedthrough 0.25 0.25 nV-sec typ
Large Signal Bandwidth 90 90 kHz typ 3 dB, V
Major Code Transition Glitch Impulse 30 30 nV-sec typ Code transition = 0x7FF to 0x800 and vice versa
1
Guaranteed by design and characterization, not production tested.
= +2.5 V or +10 V, V
REFP
= 5 V + 10 V p-p, V
REFP
= −2.5 V or 0 V or
REFN
= −10 V
REFN
Rev. B | Page 5 of 20
AD5726
TIMING CHARACTERISTICS
AVDD = +15 V or +5 V, AVSS = −15 V or −5 V or 0 V, GND = 0 V; V
C
= 200 pF. All specifications T
L
MIN
to T
, unless otherwise noted.
MAX
Table 4.
Parameter Limit at T
MIN
, T
Unit Description
MAX
tDS 5 ns Data setup time
tDH 5 ns Data hold time
tCH 13 ns Clock pulse width high
tCL 13 ns Clock pulse width low
t
13 ns Select time
CSS
t
13 ns Deselect delay
CSH
t
20 ns Load disable time
LD1
t
20 ns Load delay
LD2
t
20 ns Load pulse width
LDW
t
20 ns Clear pulse width
CLRW
1
Guaranteed by design and characterization, not production tested.
2
All input control signals are specified with tr = tf = 5 ns (10% to 90% of 5 V) and timed from a voltage level of 1.6 V.
Timing Diagrams
CS
t
CSS
SDIN
A1A0XXD11D10D9D8D4D3D2D1D0
= +10 V or +2.5 V; V
REFP
1, 2
= −10 V or −2.5 V or 0 V, R
REFN
t
CSH
LOAD
= 2 kΩ,
SCLK
LDAC
SDIN
SCLK
LDAC
V
CS
OUT
t
LD1
t
t
DS
DH
t
t
CL
CH
t
CSH
t
LD2tLDW
Figure 3. Data Load Timing
t
LD2
06469-002
Figure 2. Data Load Sequence
CLRSEL
t
CLRW
CLR
t
t
S
V
±1LSB
6469-003
OUT
S
±1LSB
6469-004
Figure 4. Clear Timing
Rev. B | Page 6 of 20
AD5726
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted. Transient currents up to
100 mA do not cause SCR latch-up.
Table 5.
Parameter Rating
AVSS to GND +0.3 V to −17 V
AVDD to GND −0.3 V to +17 V
AVSS to AVDD −0.3 V to +34 V
AVSS to V
Current into Any Pin ±15 mA
Digital Input Voltage to GND −0.3 V to +7 V
Digital Output Voltage to GND −0.3 V to +7 V
Operating Temperature Range
Industrial −40°C to +125°C
Storage Temperature Range −65°C to +150°C
Junction Temperature (TJ max) 145°C
Lead Temperature JEDEC industry standard
Soldering J-STD-020
−0.3 V to +AV
REFN
SS
− 2 V
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.
THERMAL RESISTANCE
θJA is specified for the worst-case conditions, that is, a device
soldered in a circuit board for surface-mount packages.
For the DAC, relative accuracy or integral nonlinearity (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 is shown in Figure 7.
Differential Nonlinearity (DNL)
Differential nonlinearity (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. This DAC is guaranteed
monotonic by design. A typical DNL vs. code plot is shown
in Figure 8.
Monotonicity
A DAC is monotonic if the output either increases or remains
constant for increasing digital input code. The AD5726 is
monotonic over its full operating temperature range.
Full-Scale Error
Full-scale error is a measure of the output error when full-scale
code is loaded to the DAC register. Ideally, the output should be
V
− 1 LSB. Full-scale error is expressed in LSBs. A plot of
REFP
full-scale error vs. temperature is shown in Figure 13.
Zero-Scale Error
Zero-scale error is the error in the DAC output voltage when
0x0000 (straight binary coding) is loaded to the DAC register.
Ideally, the output voltage should be V
error vs. temperature is shown in Figure 14.
Zero-Scale Error Temperature Coefficient
Zero-scale error temperature coefficient is a measure of the
change in zero-scale error with a change in temperature. Zeroscale error temperature coefficient is expressed in ppm FSR/°C.
. A plot of zero-scale
REFN
Output Voltage Settling Time
Output voltage settling time is the amount of time it takes for the
output to settle to a specified level for a full-scale input change.
Slew Rate
The slew rate of a device is a limitation in the rate of change
of the output voltage. The output slewing speed of a voltageoutput DAC converter is usually limited by the slew rate of the
amplifier used at its output. Slew rate is measured from 10% to
90% of the output signal and is given in V/μs.
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 is measured when the DAC output is not updated.
It is specified in nV-sec and measured with a full-scale code
change on the data bus.
Power Supply Sensitivity
Power supply sensitivity indicates how the output of the DAC is
affected by changes in the power supply voltage.
Analog Crosstalk
Analog crosstalk is the dc change in the output level of one
DAC in response to a change in the output of another DAC.
It is measured with a full-scale output change on one DAC
while monitoring another DAC. It is expressed in decibels.
Major Code Transition Glitch Impulse
Major code transition glitch impulse is the impulse injected
into the analog output when the input code in the DAC register
changes state, but the output voltage remains constant. 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 code transition (0x7FF to 0x800 and 0x800 to 0x7FF).
Figure 23.
See
Rev. B | Page 12 of 20
AD5726
A
V
V
THEORY OF OPERATION
The AD5726 is a quad, 12-bit, serial input, unipolar/bipolar
voltage output DAC. It operates from single-supply voltages of
+5 V to +15 V or dual-supply voltages of ±5 V to ±15 V. The
four outputs are buffered and capable of driving a 2 kΩ load.
Data is written to the AD5726 in a 16-bit word format via a
3-wire serial interface.
DAC ARCHITECTURE
Each of the four DACs is a voltage switched, high impedance
(50 kΩ), R-2R ladder configuration. Each 2R resistor is driven by a
pair of switches that connect the resistor to either V
REFP
or V
REFN
OUTPUT AMPLIFIERS
The AD5726 features buffered analog voltage outputs capable of
sourcing and sinking up to 5 mA when operating from ±15 V
supplies, eliminating the need for external buffer amplifiers in
most applications while maintaining specified accuracy over the
rated operating conditions. The output amplifiers are short-circuit
protected. The designer should verify that the output load meets
the capabilities of the device, in terms of both output current and
load capacitance. The AD5726 is stable with capacitive loads up
to 2 nF typically. However, any capacitance load increases the
settling time and should be minimized if speed is a concern.
The output stage includes a P-channel MOSFET to pull the
output voltage down to the negative supply. This is very important in single-supply systems where V
usually has the same
REFN
potential as the negative supply. With no load, the zero-scale
output voltage in these applications is less than 500 μV typically,
or less than 1 LSB when V
= 2.5 V. However, when sinking
REFP
current, this voltage increases because of the finite impedance
of the output stage. The effective value of the pull-down resistor
in the output stage is typically 320 Ω. With a 100 kΩ resistor
connected to 5 V, the resulting zero-scale output voltage is
16 mV. Thus, the best single-supply operation is obtained with
the output load connected to ground, so the output stage does
not have to sink current.
Like all amplifiers, the AD5726 output buffers generate voltage
noise, 5 nV/√Hz typically. This is easily reduced by adding a
simple RC low-pass filter on each output.
REFERENCE INPUTS
The two reference inputs of the AD5726 allow a great deal of
flexibility in circuit design. The user must take care, however,
to observe the minimum voltage input levels on V
to maintain the accuracy shown in the data sheet. These input
voltages can be set anywhere across a wide range within the
supplies, but must be a minimum of 2.5 V apart in any case
(see Figure 24). A wide output voltage range can be obtained
with ±5 V references that can be provided by the AD588 as
shown in Figure 26. Many applications utilize the DACs to
REFP
and V
REFN
.
synthesize symmetric bipolar waveforms, which require an
accurate, low drift bipolar reference. The AD588 provides both
voltages and needs no external components. Additionally, the
part is trimmed in production for 12-bit accuracy over the full
temperature range without user calibration.
V
DD
+2.5V MIN
REFP
0xFFF
+2.5V MIN
0x000
REFN
0V MIN
AV
SS
Figure 24. Output Voltage Range Programming
–10V MIN
1 LSB
06469-022
When driving the reference input, it is important to note that
V
both sinks and sources current, and that the input currents
REFP
of both are code dependent. Many voltage reference products
have limited current sinking capabilities and must be buffered
with an amplifier to drive V
racy. The input, V
, however, has no such requirement.
REFN
For a single 5 V supply, V
to maintain overall system accu-
REFP
is limited to 2.5 V at the most, and
REFP
must always be at least 2.5 V less than the positive supply to ensure
linearity of the device. For these applications, the AD780 is an
excellent low drift 2.5 V reference. It works well with the AD5726
in a single 5 V system, as shown in Figure 28.
It is recommended that the reference inputs be bypassed with
0.2 μF capacitors when operating with ±10 V references. This
limits the reference bandwidth.
V
Input Requirements
REFP
The AD5726 uses a DAC switch driver circuit that compensates
for different supplies, reference voltages, and digital code inputs.
This ensures that all DAC ladder switches are always biased
equally, ensuring excellent linearity under all conditions. Thus,
as indicated in the specifications, the V
input of the AD5726
REFP
requires both sourcing and sinking current capability from the
reference voltage source. Many positive voltage references are
intended as current sources only and offer little sinking capability.
The user should consider references such as the AD584, AD586,
AD587, AD588, AD780, and REF43 for such an application.
Rev. B | Page 13 of 20
AD5726
SERIAL INTERFACE
The AD5726 is controlled over a versatile 3-wire serial interface
that operates at clock rates up to 30 MHz and is compatible with
SPI, QSPI™, MICROWIRE™, and DSP standards.
Input Shift Register
The input shift register is 16 bits wide. Data is loaded into the
device MSB first as a 16-bit word under the control of a serial
clock input, SCLK. The input register consists of two address
bits, two don’t care bits, and 12 data bits as shown in Table 10.
The timing diagram for this operation is shown in Figure 2.
CS
When
MSB first into the internal shift register on the rising edge of
SCLK. Once all 16 bits of the serial data-word have been input,
the load control
the internal data bus. The two address bits are decoded and used to
route the 12-bit data-word to the appropriate DAC data register.
Operation of CS and SCLK
The CS and SCLK pins are internally fed to the same logical OR
gate and, therefore, require careful attention during a load cycle
to avoid clocking in false data bits. As shown in the timing diagram
in , SCLK must be halted high, or Figure 2
high, during the last high portion of SCLK following the rising
edge that clocked in the last data bit. Otherwise, an additional
rising edge is generated by
CS
shift register. The same must also be considered for the beginning
of the data load sequence.
Coding
The AD5726 uses binary coding. The output voltage can be
calculated from the following equation:
where D is the digital code in decimal.
is low, the data presented to the input, SDIN, is shifted
LDAC
is strobed, and the word is latched onto
CS
must be brought
CS
rising while SCLK is low, causing
to act as the clock and allowing a false data bit into the input
OUT
()
+=
VV
REFN
4096
×−
DVV
REFNREFP
Load DAC (
When asserted, the
digital input that transfers the contents of the input register to
the internal data bus, updating the addressed DAC output. New
data must not be programmed to the AD5726 while the
pin is low.
and CLRSEL
CLR
CLR
The
control allows the user to perform an asynchronous
clear function. Asserting
forcing the DAC outputs to either zero scale (0x000) or midscale
(0x800), depending on the state of CLRSEL as shown in .
CLR
The
When
function is asynchronous and independent of CS.
CLR
value until
registers with either the data held in the input register prior to
the clear or with new data loaded through the serial interface.
Table 8.
CLR
0 0 Zero scale (0x000)
0 1 Midscale (0x800)
1 0 No change
1 1 No change
To prevent CMOS latch-up conditions, powering AVDD, AVSS,
and GND prior to any reference voltages is recommended. The
ideal power-up sequence is GND, AV
, AVDD, V
SS
REFP
, V
REFN
, and
the digital inputs. Noncompliance with the power-up sequence
over an extended period can elevate the reference currents and
eventually damage the device. On the other hand, if the noncompliant power-up sequence condition is as short as a few
milliseconds, the device can resume normal operation without
damage once AV
/AVSS are powered up.
DD
REFERENCE CONFIGURATION
Output voltage ranges can be configured as either unipolar or
bipolar, and within these choices, a wide variety of options
exists. The unipolar configuration can be either a positive (as
shown in Figure 25) or a negative voltage output. The bipolar
configuration can be either symmetrical (as shown in Figure 26)
or nonsymmetrical.
INPUT
ADR01
BALANCE
GAIN
100k
+15
100k
+
OUTPUT
TRIM
OP1177
10k
+10V OPERATION
0.2µF
V
V
REFN
Figure 25. Unipolar +10 V Operation
+15V
39k
46
12
AD688 FOR ±10V
AD588 FOR ±5V
5
138
3
6.2
1
0.2µF
14
6.2
15
0.2µF
7
1µF
±5 OR ±10V OPERATION
Figure 26. Symmetrical Bipolar Operation
REFP
+15V
AV
DD
AD5726
AV
SS
–15V
+15V
AV
DD
V
REFP
AD5726
V
REFN
AV
SS
–15V
0.1µF10µF
0.1µF10µF
06469-023
06469-024
Figure 26 (symmetrical bipolar operation) shows the AD5726
configured for ±10 V operation. See the AD688 data sheet for a
full explanation of the reference operation.
Adjustments may not be necessary for many applications
because the AD688 is a very high accuracy reference. However,
if additional adjustments are required, adjust the AD5726 fullscale first. Begin by loading the digital full-scale code (0xFFF).
Then, modify the gain adjust potentiometer to attain a DAC
output voltage of 9.9976 V. Next, alter the balance adjust to set
the midscale output voltage to 0.000 V.
The 0.2 μF bypass capacitors shown at their reference inputs in
Figure 26 should be used whenever ±10 V references are used.
Applications with single references or references to ±5 V may
not require the 0.2 μF bypassing. The 6.2 Ω resistor in series
with the output of the reference amplifier keeps the amplifier
from oscillating with the capacitive load. This has been found
to be large enough to stabilize this circuit. Larger resistor values
are acceptable if the drop across the resistor does not exceed a V
Assuming a minimum V
of 0.6 V and a maximum current of
BE
BE
2.75 mA, the resistor should be under 200 Ω for the loading of a
single AD5726.
Using two separate references is not recommended. Having two
references may cause different drifts with time and temperature,
whereas with a single reference, most drifts track.
Unipolar positive full-scale operation can usually be set by a
reference with the correct output voltage. This is preferable to
using a reference and dividing down to the required value. For a
+10 V full-scale output, the circuit can be configured as shown
in Figure 25. In this configuration, the full-scale value is first set
by adjusting the 10 kΩ resistor for a full-scale output of 9.9976 V.
0.1µF10µF
+15
+15V
AV
DD
V
REFP
AD5726
V
REFN
AV
SS
0V TO –10V O PERATION
–15V
Figure 27. Unipolar −10 V Operation
V
TEMP
0.2µF
IN
ADR01
U1
GND
V
OUT
TRIM
+15V
U2
V+
OP1177
V–
–15V
06469-025
Figure 27 shows the AD5726 configured for −10 V to 0 V operation. An ADR01 and OP1177 are configured to produce a −10 V
output that is connected directly to V
for the reference voltage.
REFP
.
Rev. B | Page 15 of 20
AD5726
V
*
Single 5 V Supply Operation
For operation with a 5 V supply, the reference voltage should
be set between 1.0 V and 2.5 V for optimum linearity. Figure 28
shows an AD780 used to supply a 2.5 V reference voltage. The
headroom of the reference and DAC are both sufficient to support
a +5 V supply with ±5 V tolerance.
5
10µF0.01µF
INPUT
AD780
GND
OUTPUT
TRIM
0V TO 2.5V OPERATI ON
SINGLE 5V SUPPLY
10k
V
REFP
0.2µF
V
REFN
AV
DD
AD5726
AV
SS
0.1µF10µF
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Figure 28. 5 V Single-Supply Operation
POWER SUPPLY BYPASSING AND GROUNDING
In any circuit where accuracy is important, careful consideration
to the power supply and ground return layout helps to ensure
the rated performance. The AD5726 has a single ground pin
that is internally connected to the digital section as the logic
reference level. The user’s first instinct may be to connect this
pin to the digital ground; however, in large systems, the digital
ground is often noisy because of the switching currents of other
digital circuitry. Any noise introduced at the ground pin could
couple into the analog output. Thus, to avoid error-causing
digital noise in the sensitive analog circuitry, the ground pin
should be connected to the system analog ground.
The ground path (circuit board trace) should be as wide as possible
to reduce any effects of parasitic inductance and ohmic drops. A
ground plane is recommended if possible. The noise immunity
of the on-board digital circuitry, typically in the hundreds of millivolts, is well able to reject the common-mode noise typically seen
between system analog and digital grounds. Finally, connect the
analog and digital ground to each other at a single point in the
system to provide a common reference. This connection is preferably done at the power supply.
Good grounding practice is essential to maintain analog performance in the surrounding analog support circuitry as well. With
two reference inputs and four analog outputs capable of moderate
bandwidth and output current, there is a significant potential
for ground loops. Again, a ground plane is recommended as
the most effective solution to minimize errors due to noise and
ground offsets.
The AD5726 should have ample supply bypassing located as
close to the package as possible. Recommended capacitor values
are 10 μF in parallel with 0.1 μF. The 0.1 μF capacitor should
have low effective series resistance (ESR) and effective series
inductance (ESI), such as the common ceramic types, which
provide a low impedance path to ground at high frequencies
to handle transient currents due to internal logic switching.
GALVANICALLY ISOLATED INTERFACE
In many process control applications, it is necessary to provide
an isolation barrier between the controller and the unit being
controlled to protect and isolate the controlling circuitry from any
hazardous common-mode voltages that may occur. Isocouplers
provide voltage isolation in excess of 2.5 kV. The serial loading
structure of the AD5726 makes it ideal for isolated interfaces
because the number of interface lines is kept to a minimum.
Figure 29 shows a 4-channel isolated interface connected to
the AD5726 using an ADuM1400.
MICROCONTROLLER
V
SERIAL CLOCK O UT
SERIAL DATA O UT
SYNC OUT
CONTROL O UT
ADDITIONAL PINS OMI TTED FO R CLARITY.
IA
V
IB
V
IC
V
ID
ADuM1400*
ENCODEDECODE
ENCODEDECODE
ENCODEDECODE
ENCODEDECODE
V
OA
TO SCLK
V
OB
TO SDIN
V
OC
TO CS
V
OD
TO LDAC
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Figure 29. Isolated Interface
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AD5726
MICROPROCESSOR INTERFACING
Microprocessor interfacing to the AD5726 is via a serial bus
that uses standard protocol compatible with microcontrollers
and DSP processors. The communications channel is a 3-wire
interface (minimum) consisting of a clock signal, a data signal,
and a synchronization signal. The AD5726 requires a 16-bit
data-word with data valid on the falling edge of SCLK.
For all the interfaces, the DAC output update can be done
automatically when all the data is clocked in, or it can be
LDAC
done under the control of
MC68HC11 Interface
Figure 30 shows an example of a serial interface between the
AD5726 and the MC68HC11 microcontroller. The serial
peripheral interface (SPI) on the MC68HC11 is configured for
master mode (MSTR = 1); clock polarity bit (CPOL = 0), and
the clock phase bit (CPHA = 1). The SPI is configured by writing
to the SPI control register (SPCR); see the 68HC11 User Manual.
SCK of the MC68HC11 drives the SCLK of the AD5726, the
MOSI output drives the serial data line (SDIN) of the AD5726.
CS
is driven from one of the port lines, in this case, PC7.
The
When data is being transmitted to the AD5726, the
(PC7) is taken low and data is transmitted MSB first. Data
appearing on the MOSI output is valid on the falling edge of
SCK. Eight falling clock edges occur in the transmit cycle; thus,
to load the required 16-bit word, PC7 is not brought high until
the second 8-bit word has been transferred to the input shift
register of the DAC.
*ADDITIONAL PINS OMIT TED FO R CLARITY.
Figure 30. MC68HC11 to AD5726 Interface
8xC51 Interface
The AD5726 requires a clock synchronized to the serial data.
For this reason, the 8xC51 must be operated in Mode 0. In this
mode, serial data is transferred through RxD, and a shift clock
is output on TxD.
P3.3 and P3.4 are bit-programmable pins on the serial port and
LDAC
CS
are used to drive
and
the LSB of its SBUF register as the first bit in the data stream. The
user must ensure that the data in the SBUF register is arranged
correctly because the DAC expects MSB first. When data is to
be transmitted to the DAC, P3.3 is taken low. Data on RxD is
clocked out of the microcontroller on the rising edge of TxD
and is valid on the falling edge. As a result, no glue logic is
required between this DAC and the microcontroller interface.
.
CS
line
AD5726*MC68HC11*
SDINMOSI
SCLKSCK
CSPC7
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, respectively. The 8Cx51 provides
The 8xC51 transmits data in 8-bit bytes with only eight falling
clock edges occurring in the transmit cycle. Because the DAC
CS
expects a 16-bit word,
(P3.3) must be left low after the first
eight bits are transferred. After the second byte has been transferred, the P3.3 line is taken high. The DAC can be updated
LDAC
using
via P3.4 of the 8xC51.
AD5726*8xC51*
SDINRxD
SCLKTxD
CSP3.3
LDACP3.4
*ADDITIONAL PINS OMIT TED FO R CLARITY.
Figure 31. 8xC51 to AD5726 Interface
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PIC16C6x/PIC16C7x Interface
The PIC16C6x/PIC16C7x synchronous serial port (SSP) is
configured as an SPI master with the clock polarity bit set to 0.
This is accomplished by writing to the synchronous serial port
control register (SSPCON). See the PIC16/17 Microcontroller User Manual . In this example, I/O Port RA1 is used to pulse
CS
and enable the serial port of the AD5726. This microcontroller
transfers only eight bits of data during each serial transfer operation; therefore, two consecutive write operations are needed.
shows the connection diagram. Figure 32
PIC16C6x/
PIC16C7x*
*ADDITIONAL PINS OMIT TED FO R CLARITY.
Figure 32. PIC16C6x/PIC16C7x to AD5726 Interface
AD5726*
SDINSDO/RC5
SCLKSCLK/RC3
CSRA1
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Blackfin® DSP Interface
Figure 33 shows how the AD5726 can be interfaced to the
Analog Devices Blackfin DSP. The Blackfin processor has an
integrated SPI port that can be connected directly to the SPI
pins of the AD5726. It also has programmable I/O pins that can
LDAC
be used to set the state of a digital input such as the
ADSP-BF531
*ADDITIONAL PINS OMIT TED FO R CLARITY.
Figure 33. Blackfin DSP to AD5726 Interface
AD5726*
CSSPISELx
SCLKSCK
SDINMOSI
LDACPF10
pin.
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AD5726
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
7.50
7.20
6.90
10
0.38
0.22
11
5.60
5.30
8.20
5.00
7.80
7.40
1.85
1.75
1.65
SEATING
PLANE
0.25
0.09
8°
4°
0°
0.95
0.75
0.55
060106-A
2.00 MAX
0.05 MIN
COPLANARITY
0.10
20
1
0.65 BSC
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MO-150-AE
Figure 34. 20-Lead Shrink Small Outline Package [SSOP]
(RS-20)
Dimensions shown in millimeters
6.50
6.20
5.90
16
1
9
5.60
5.30
8.20
5.00
7.80
8
7.40
2.00 MAX
0.05 MIN
COPLANARITY
0.10
1.85
1.75
1.65
0.38
0.65 BSC
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MO-150-AC
0.22
SEATING
PLANE
8°
4°
0°
Figure 35. 16-Lead Shrink Small Outline Package [SSOP]
(RS-16)
Dimensions shown in millimeters
Rev. B | Page 18 of 20
0.25
0.09
0.95
0.75
0.55
060106-A
AD5726
C
0.30 (0.0 118)
0.10 (0.0039)
OPLANARITY
0.10
10.50 (0.4134)
10.10 (0.3976)
BSC
9
7.60 (0.2992)
7.40 (0.2913)
8
10.65 (0.4193)
10.00 (0.3937)
2.65 (0.1043)
2.35 (0.0925)
SEATING
PLANE
8°
0°
0.33 (0.0130)
0.20 (0.0079)
5
0
.
7
0
.
2
5
16
1
1.27 (0.0500)
0.51 (0.0201)
0.31 (0.0122)
CONTROLL ING DIMENS IONS ARE IN MILLIM ETERS; INCH DI MENSIONS
(IN PARENTHESES) ARE ROUNDED-O FF MIL LIMETE R EQUIVALENTS FOR
REFERENCE ONLY AND ARE NOT APPROPRI ATE FOR USE IN DESIGN.
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MS-013- AA
(
0
.
0
2
9
0
0
9
(
0
.
1.27 (0.0500)
0.40 (0.0157)
5
)
45°
8
)
032707-B
Figure 36. 16-Lead Standard Small Outline Package [SOIC_W]
Wide Body
(RW-16)
Dimensions shown in millimeters and (inches)
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