I
Full read/write of wiper register
Power-on preset to midscale
Single supply 2.7 V to 5.5 V
Low temperature coefficient 45 ppm/°C
Low power, I
Wide operating temperature –40°C to +125°C
Evaluation board available
APPLICATIONS
Mechanical potentiometer replacement in new designs
Transducer adjustment of pressure, temperature, position,
chemical, and optical sensors
RF amplifier biasing
LCD brightness and contrast adjustment
Automotive electronics adjustment
Gain control and offset adjustment
GENERAL OVERVIEW
The AD5247 provides a compact 2 mm × 2.1 mm packaged
solution for 128-position adjustment applications. This device
performs the same electronic adjustment function as a
mechanical potentiometer or a variable resistor. Available in
four different end-to-end resistance values (5 kΩ, 10 kΩ, 50 kΩ,
100 kΩ), these low temperature coefficient devices are ideal for
high accuracy and stability variable resistance adjustments.
The wiper settings are controllable through the I
digital interface, which can also be used to read back the present
wiper register control word. The resistance between the wiper
and either end point of the fixed resistor varies linearly with
respect to the digital code transferred into the RDAC
= 3 µA typical
DD
2
C compatible
1
latch.
Digital Potentiometer
AD5247
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
V
DD
SDA
SCL
1
Note: The terms digital potentiometer, VR, and RDAC are used
interchangeably in this document.
I2C INTERFACE
WIPER
REGISTER
GND
B
Figure 1.
A
W
03876-0-001
Operating from a 2.7 V to 5.5 V power supply and consuming
3 µA allows for usage in portable battery-operated applications.
Rev. 0
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable.
However, no responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any
infringements of patents or other rights of third parties that may result from its use.
Specifications subject to change without notice. No license is granted by implication
or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices. Trademarks and
registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Typical specifications represent average readings at 25°C and VDD = 5 V.
2
Resistor position nonlinearity error R-INL is the deviation from an ideal value measured between the maximum resistance and the minimum resistance wiper
positions. R-DNL measures the relative step change from ideal between successive tap positions. Parts are guaranteed monotonic.
3
VA = VDD, Wiper (VW) = no connect.
4
INL and DNL are measured at VW with the RDAC configured as a potentiometer divider similar to a voltage output D/A converter. VA = VDD and VB = 0 V.
DNL specification limits of ±1 LSB maximum are guaranteed monotonic operating conditions.
5
Resistor terminals A and W have no limitations on polarity with respect to each other.
6
Guaranteed by design and not subject to production test.
7
P
is calculated from (IDD × VDD). CMOS logic level inputs result in minimum power dissipation.
Table 2. VDD = 5 V ± 10% or 3 V ± 10%; VA = VDD; –40°C < TA < +125°C; unless otherwise noted
Parameter Symbol Conditions Min Typ1 Max Unit
DC CHARACTERISTICS—RHEOSTAT MODE
Resistor Differential Nonlinearity2 R-DNL RWB, VA = No Connect –1 ±0.1 +1 LSB
Resistor Integral Nonlinearity2 R-INL RWB, VA = No Connect –2 ±0.25 +2 LSB
Nominal Resistor Tolerance3 ∆RAB –20 +20 %
Resistance Temperature Coefficient ∆RAB/∆T VA = VDD, Wiper = No Connect 45 ppm/°C
RWB R
DC CHARACTERISTICS—POTENTIOMETER
DIVIDER MODE
Differential Nonlinearity4 DNL –1 ±0.1 +1 LSB
Integral Nonlinearity4 INL –1 ±0.2 +1 LSB
Voltage Divider Temperature Coefficient ∆VW/∆T Code = 0x40 15 ppm/°C
Full-Scale Error (50 kΩ, 100 kΩ) V
Zero-Scale Error (50 kΩ, 100 kΩ) V
Full-Scale Error (10 kΩ) V
Zero-Scale Error (10 kΩ) V
RESISTOR TERMINALS
Voltage Range5 V
Capacitance6 A CA
Capacitance6 W CW
Common-Mode Leakage ICM V
DIGITAL INPUTS AND OUTPUTS
Input Logic High VIH V
Input Logic Low VIL V
Input Logic High VIH V
Input Logic Low VIL V
Input Current IIL V
Input Capacitance6 C
POWER SUPPLIES
Power Supply Range V
Supply Current IDD V
Power Dissipation7 P
Power Supply Sensitivity PSSR VDD = +5 V ± 10%, Code = Midscale ±0.01 ±0.02 %/%
DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS
6, 8
Bandwidth –3 dB BW
Total Harmonic Distortion THDW VA =1 V rms, f = 1 kHz, RAB = 10 kΩ 0.05 %
VW Settling Time (10 kΩ/50 kΩ/100 kΩ) tS V
Resistor Noise Voltage Density e
1
Typical specifications represent average readings at 25°C and VDD = 5 V.
2
Resistor position nonlinearity error R-INL is the deviation from an ideal value measured between the maximum resistance and the minimum resistance wiper
positions. R-DNL measures the relative step change from ideal between successive tap positions. Parts are guaranteed monotonic.
3
VA = VDD, Wiper (VW) = no connect.
4
INL and DNL are measured at VW with the RDAC configured as a potentiometer divider similar to a voltage output D/A converter. VA = VDD and VB = 0 V.
DNL specification limits of ±1 LSB maximum are guaranteed monotonic operating conditions.
5
Resistor terminals A and W have no limitations on polarity with respect to each other.
6
Guaranteed by design and not subject to production test.
7
P
is calculated from (IDD × VDD). CMOS logic level inputs result in minimum power dissipation.
Table 3. VDD = 5 V ± 10% or 3 V ± 10%; VA = VDD; –40°C < TA < +125°C; unless otherwise noted
Parameter Symbol Conditions Min Typ1 Max Unit
I2C INTERFACE TIMING CHARACTERISTICS
(Specifications Apply to All Parts)
SCL Clock Frequency f
t
Bus Free Time between STOP and START t1 1.3 µs
BUF
t
Hold Time (Repeated START) t2
HD;STA
t
Low Period of SCL Clock t3 1.3 µs
LOW
t
High Period of SCL Clock t4 0.6 50 µs
HIGH
t
Setup Time for Repeated START Condition t5 0.6 µs
SU;STA
t
Data Hold Time t6 0.9 µs
HD;DAT
t
Data Setup Time t7 100 ns
SU;DAT
tF Fall Time of Both SDA and SCL Signals t8 300 ns
tR Rise Time of Both SDA and SCL Signals t9 300 ns
t
Setup Time for STOP Condition t10 0.6 µs
SU;STO
1
Typical specifications represent average readings at 25°C and VDD = 5 V.
2
Guaranteed by design and not subject to production test.
3
See timing diagrams (, Figu, ) for locations of measured values. Figure 31re 32 Figure 33
2, 3
400 kHz
SCL
After this period, the first clock pulse is
generated. 0.6 µs
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Table 4. TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted1
Parameter Value
VDD to GND –0.3 V to +7 V
VA, VW to GND VDD
Terminal Current, Ax–Bx, Ax–Wx, Bx–Wx
Pulsed2 ±20 mA
Continuous ±5 mA
Digital Inputs and Output Voltage to GND 0 V to VDD + 0.3 V
Operating Temperature Range –40°C to +125°C
Maximum Junction Temperature (T
) 150°C
JMAX
Storage Temperature –65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec) 300°C
Thermal Resistance3 θJA: SC70-6 340°C/W
ESD CAUTION
ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive device. Electrostatic charges as high as 4000 V readily accumulate on
the human body and test equipment and can discharge without detection. Although this product features
proprietary ESD protection circuitry, permanent damage may occur on devices subjected to high energy
electrostatic discharges. Therefore, proper ESD precautions are recommended to avoid performance
degradation or loss of functionality.
1
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.
2
Maximum terminal current is bounded by the maximum current handling of
the switches, maximum power dissipation of the package, and maximum
applied voltage across any two of the A, B, and W terminals at a given
resistance.
3
Package power dissipation = (T
– TA)/θJA.
JMAX
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
RHEOSTAT MODE INL (LSB)
RHEOSTAT MODE INL (LSB)
POTENTIOMETER MODE INL (LSB)
RHEOSTAT MODE DNL (LSB)
1.0
0.8
–0.2
–0.4
–0.6
–0.8
–1.0
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
0
163248
VDD = 2.7V
VDD = 5.5V
CODE (Decimal)
Figure 2. R-INL vs. Code vs. Supply Voltages
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
–0.1
–0.2
–0.3
–0.4
–0.5
163248
0
VDD = 2.7V
= 5.5V
V
DD
CODE (Decimal)
Figure 3. R-DNL vs. Code vs. Supply Voltages
0.25
0.20
0.15
0.10
0.05
0
–0.05
–0.10
–0.15
–0.20
–0.25
0
TA = –40°C
TA = +25°C
TA = +85°C
TA = +125°C
163248
CODE (Decimal)
Figure 4. INL vs. Code vs. Temperature
TA= 25
°C
= 10kΩ
R
AB
648096112128
TA = 25
°C
= 10kΩ
R
AB
648096112128
VDD= 2.7V
RAB = 10kΩ
TA = +25°C, +85°C, +125°C
TA = –40°C
648096112128
03876-0-034
03876-0-035
03876-0-036
–0.05
–0.10
–0.15
POTENTIOMETER MODE DNL (LSB)
–0.20
–0.25
0.25
0.20
0.15
0.10
0.05
–40°C
+25°C
+85°C
+125°C
0
0
163248
TA = –40
°C, +25°C, +85°C, +125°C
648096112
CODE (Decimal)
VDD = 2.7V
= 10kΩ
R
AB
03876-0-037
128
Figure 5. DNL vs. Code vs. Temperature
POTENTIOMETER MODE INL (LSB)
0.25
0.20
0.15
0.10
0.05
–0.05
–0.10
–0.15
–0.20
–0.25
0
0
VDD = 2.7V
163248
V
= 5.5V
DD
648096112128
CODE (Decimal)
TA= 25°C
= 10kΩ
R
AB
03876-0-038
Figure 6. INL vs. Code vs. Supply Voltages
POTENTIOMETER MODE DNL (LSB)
0.25
0.20
0.15
0.10
0.05
–0.05
–0.10
–0.15
–0.20
–0.25
0
0
VDD = 2.7V
VDD = 5.5V
VDD = 2.7V
163248
VDD = 5.5V
648096112128
CODE (Decimal)
TA= 25°C
= 10kΩ
R
AB
03876-0-039
Figure 7. DNL vs. Code vs. Supply Voltages
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1.0
0.8
TA = +85°C
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
–0.2
–0.4
RHEOSTAT MODE INL (LSB)
–0.6
–0.8
–1.0
0
0.5
–40°C
0.4
+25°C
+85°C
0.3
+125°C
0.2
0.1
0
–0.1
–0.2
RHEOSTAT MODE DNL (LSB)
–0.3
–0.4
–0.5
0
0
–0.5
–1.0
–1.5
–2.0
RHEOSTAT MODE INL (LSB)
FSE, FULL-SCALE ERROR (LSB)
–2.5
–3.0
–25 –105
–40
TA = –40°C
TA = +25°C
163248
CODE (Decimal)
TA = +125°C
TA = –40
TA = +25°C
TA = +85°C
TA = +125°C
648096112128
Figure 8. R-INL vs. Code vs. Temperature
VDD = 2.7V
RAB = 10k
TA = –40°C, +25°C, +85°C, +125°C
163248
648096112
CODE (Decimal)
Figure 9. R-DNL vs. Code vs. Temperature
VDD = 5.5V, VA = 5.5V
VDD = 2.7V, VA = 2.7V
20 3550 65 80
TEMPERATURE (
°C)
Figure 10. Full-Scale Error vs. Temperature
°C
Ω
128
95 110 125
03876-0-040
03876-0-041
03876-0-042
1.50
1.25
1.00
0.75
0.50
0.25
ZSE, ZERO-SCALE ERROR (LSB)
0
–40
–25 –10 5
VDD = 5.5V, VA = 5.5V
20 355065 8095 110 125
TEMPERATURE (°C)
Figure 11. Zero-Scale Error vs. Temperature
100
10
1
SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)
0.1
DD,
I
0.01
–40
–25 –10
520 35 5065 8095 110 125
TEMPERATURE (°C)
Figure 12. Supply Current vs. Temperature
500
400
300
°C)
200
100
–100
–200
–300
RHEOSTAT MODE TEMPCO (ppm/
–400
–500
TA = –40°C to +85°C
0
TA = –40°C to +125°C
0
163248648096112128
Figure 13. Rheostat Mode Tempco ∆R
VDD = 2.7V, VA = 2.7V
DIGITAL INPUTS = 0V
CODE = 0x40
CODE (Decimal)
VDD = 5.5V
VDD = 2.7V
/∆T vs. Code
WB
VDD = 2.7V
RAB = 10kΩ
03876-0-043
03876-0-044
03876-0-045
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AD5247
30
25
20
°C)
15
T
= –40°C TO +85°C
A
10
5
0
POTENTIOMETER (ppm/
–10
–5
0
TA = –40°C TO +125°C
163248
648096112128
CODE (Decimal)
Figure 14. Potentiometer Mode Tempco ∆V
0
–6
–12
–18
–24
–30
GAIN (dB)
–36
–42
–48
–54
–60
1k
0x40
0x20
0x10
0x08
0x04
0x02
0x01
10k
100k1M10M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 15. Gain vs. Frequency vs. Code, R
0
–6
–12
–18
–24
–30
GAIN (dB)
–36
–42
–48
–54
–60
1k
0x40
0x20
0x10
0x08
0x04
0x02
0x01
10k
100k1M10M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 16. Gain vs. Frequency vs. Code, R
VDD= 2.7V
R
AB
/∆T vs. Code
WB
= 5 kΩ
AB
= 10 kΩ
AB
= 10kΩ
03876-0-046
03876-0-047
03876-0-048
0
–6
–12
–18
–24
–30
GAIN (dB)
–36
–42
–48
–54
–60
1k
0x40
0x20
0x10
0x08
0x04
0x02
0x01
10k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 17. Gain vs. Frequency vs. Code, R
0
–6
–12
–18
–24
–30
GAIN (dB)
–36
–42
–48
–54
–60
1k
0x40
0x20
0x10
0x08
0x04
0x02
0x01
10k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 18. Gain vs. Frequency vs. Code, R
0
–6
–12
–18
–24
–30
GAIN (dB)
–36
–42
–48
–54
–60
1k
10k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 19. –3 dB Bandwidth @ Code = 0x80
100k1M10M
= 50 kΩ
AB
100k1M10M
= 100 kΩ
AB
5kΩ
10kΩ
100kΩ
100k1M10M
50kΩ
03876-0-049
03876-0-050
03876-0-051
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K
V
0.30
0.25
0.20
A)
0.15
µ
(
DD
I
0.10
0.05
0
A - VDD = 5.5V
CODE = 0x55
= 5.5V
B - V
DD
CODE = 0x7F
C - V
= 2.7V
DD
CODE = 0x55
= 2.7V
D - V
DD
CODE = 0x7F
1k
10k100k1M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 20. I
vs. Frequency
DD
A
B
TA= 25°C
C
D
03876-0-052
VDD = 5.5V
V
V
CODE 0x40 to 0x3F
V
W
= 5.0V
A
= 0V
B
Figure 23. Midscale Glitch, Code 0x40 to 0x3F
150
125
100
VDD= 2.7V
75
TA= 25°C
= 50k
R
AB
Ω
VDD = 5.5V
V
= 5.0V
A
= 0V
V
B
CODE 0x00 to 0x7F
W
200ns/DIV
TA = 25°C
= 10kΩ
R
AB
TA = 25°C
= 10k
R
AB
03876-0-054
Ω
50
WIPER RESISTANCE (Ω)
25
0
1680128
0
32486496112
Figure 21. Wiper Resistance vs. Code vs. V
VDD = 5.5V
= 5.0V
V
A
= 0V
V
B
V
W
CL
VDD= 5.5V
CODE (Decimal)
1µs/DIV
TA = 25°C
= 10kΩ
R
AB
= 100kHz
F
CLK
03876-0-056
4µs/DIV
DD
Figure 24. Large Signal Settling Time
03876-0-055
5V
0V
03876-0-053
Figure 22. Digital Feedthrough
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TEST CIRCUITS
DUT
A
B
GND
V+ = V
PSRR (dB) = 20 LOG
PSS (%/ %) =
V
MS
W
NC
A
W
B
NC
+15V
OP27
–15V
10%
DD
I
CM
V
CM
∆V
MS
∆V
DD
03876-0-030
%
%
V
OUT
∆V
MS
( )
∆V
DD
03876-0-028
03876-0-025
Figure 25 to Figure 30 define the test conditions used in the
product Specification tables.
W
IW= VDD/R
V
MS1
V+ = V
DD
1LSB = V+/2
V
MS
I
W
V
MS
NOMINAL
RW= [V
MS1
N
03876-0-022
03876-0-023
– V
MS2
]/I
W
03876-0-024
DUT
A
V+
W
B
Figure 25. Test Circuit for Potentiometer Divider
Nonlinearity Error (INL, DNL)
NO CONNECT
DUT
A
W
B
Figure 26. Test Circuit for Resistor Position Nonlinearity Error
(Rheostat Operation; R-INL, R-DNL)
DUT
V
MS2
A
B
V
W
Figure 27. Test Circuit for Wiper Resistance
V
A
DUT
V
DD
A
V+
W
B
Figure 28. Test Circuit for Power Supply Sensitivity (PSS, PSSR)
V
IN
Figure 29. Test Circuit for Gain vs. Frequency
DUT
V
DD
Figure 30. Test Circuit for Common-Mode Leakage Current
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Y
I2C INTERFACE
Table 5. Write Mode
S 0 1 0 1 1 1 0
Slave Address Byte Data Byte
Table 6. Read Mode
S 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 R A 0 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 A P
Slave Address Byte Data Byte
A X D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 A P
W
S = Start Condition.
P = Stop Condition.
A = Acknowledge.
X = Don’t Care.
SCL
SDA
t
1
PSPS
START B
MASTER
START BY
MASTER
t
8
t
2
t
3
t
9
t
8
Figure 31. I
SCL
01011 10 R/W
SDA
FRAME 1FRAME 2
SLAVE ADDRESS BYTE
Figure 32. Writing to the RDAC Register
1919
SCL
01011 10R/W
SDA
FRAME 1
SLAVE ADDRESS BYTE
Figure 33. Reading from the RDAC Register
= Write.
W
R = Read.
D6, D5, D4, D3, D2, D1, D0 = Data Bits.
t
9
t
6
t
4
2
C Interface, Detailed Timing Diagram
t
7
119
XD6D4D3D2D1D0
ACK BY
AD5247
0
D6D5D4D3D2D1D0
ACK BY
AD5247
t
5
D5
DATA BYTE
FRAME 2
RDAC REGISTER
t
2
t
10
03876-0-003
19
ACK BY
AD5247
STOP BY
MASTER
NO ACK
BY MASTER
STOP BY
MASTER
03876-0-004
03876-0-005
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AD5247
OPERATION
The AD5247 is a 128-position, digitally controlled variable
resistor (VR) device. An internal power-on preset places the
wiper at midscale during power-on, which simplifies the default
condition recovery at power-up.
PROGRAMMING THE VARIABLE RESISTOR
Rheostat Operation
The nominal resistance of the RDAC between terminals A and
B is available in 5 kΩ, 10 kΩ, 50 kΩ, and 100 kΩ. The final two
or three digits of the part number determine the nominal
resistance value, e.g., 10 kΩ = 10, 50 kΩ = 50. The nominal
resistance (R
the wiper terminal, plus the B terminal contact. The 7-bit data
in the RDAC latch is decoded to select one of the 128 possible
settings.
Assuming a 10 kΩ part is used, the wiper’s first connection
starts at the B terminal for data 0x00. Since there is a 50 Ω wiper
contact resistance, such a connection yields a minimum of
100 Ω (2 × 50 Ω) resistance between terminals W and B. The
second connection is the first tap point, which corresponds to
178 Ω (R
The third connection is the next tap point, representing 256 Ω
(2 × 78 Ω + 2 × 50 Ω) for data 0x02, and so on. Each LSB data
value increase moves the wiper up the resistor ladder until the
last tap point is reached at 10,100 Ω (R
) of the VR has 128 contact points accessed by
AB
= RAB/128+ RW = 78 Ω + 2 × 50 Ω) for data 0x01.
WB
+ 2 × RW).
AB
The general equation determining the digitally programmed
output resistance between W and B is
D
DR×+×=2
)(
128
D is the decimal equivalent of the binary code loaded in
where
the 7-bit RDAC register,
R
is the wiper resistance contributed by the on resistance of
W
R
AB
the internal switch. In summar y, if
terminal is open-circuited, the output resistance
(1)
WABWBRR
is the end-to-end resistance, and
R
= 10 kΩ and the A
AB
R
shown in
WB
will be set for the indicated RDAC latch codes. Table 7
Note that in the zero-scale condition, a finite resistance of
100 Ω between terminals W and B is present. Care should be
taken to limit the current flow between W and B in this state to
a maximum pulse current of no more than 20 mA. Otherwise,
degradation or possible destruction of the internal switch
contact can occur.
Figure 34
shows a simplified diagram of the equivalent RDAC
circuit where the last resistor string will not be accessed.
Ax
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
DECODER
Figure 34. AD5247 Equivalent RDAC Circuit
RDAC
LATCH
AND
R
S
R
S
R
S
Wx
Bx
03876-0-006
Similar to the mechanical potentiometer, the resistance of the
RDAC between the wiper W and terminal A also produces a
digitally controlled complementary resistance
R
. When these
WA
terminals are used, the B terminal can be opened. Setting the
R
resistance value for
starts at a maximum value of resistance
WA
and decreases as the data loaded in the latch increases in value.
The general equation for this operation is
–128
DR×+×=2
)(
R
= 10 kΩ and the B terminal open circuited, the output
For
AB
resistance
R
WA
D
128
shown in will be set for the indicated
Table 8
(2)
WABWARR
RDAC latch codes.
Table 8. Codes and Corresponding RWA Resistance
D (Dec.) RWA (Ω) Output State
127 178 Full Scale
64 5,100 Midscale
1 9,961 1 LSB
0 10,100 Zero Scale
Typical device-to-device matching is process lot dependent and
may vary by up to ±30%. Since the resistance element is
processed in thin film technology, the change in R
AB
with
temperature has a very low 45 ppm/°C temperature coefficient.
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PROGRAMMING THE POTENTIOMETER DIVIDER
Voltage Output Operation
The digital potentiometer easily generates a voltage divider at
wiper-to-B and wiper-to-A proportional to the input voltage at
A-to-B. Unlike the polarity of V
positive, voltage across A–B, W–A, and W–B can be at either
polarity.
If ignoring the effect of the wiper resistance for approximation,
connecting the A terminal to 5 V and the B terminal to ground
produces an output voltage at the wiper-to-B starting at 0 V up
to 1 LSB less than 5 V. Each LSB of voltage is equal to the
voltage applied across terminal AB divided by the 128 positions
of the potentiometer divider. The general equation defining the
V
output voltage at
with respect to ground for any valid input
W
voltage applied to terminals A and B is
D
128
AWV
DV
)(= (3)
For a more accurate calculation, which includes the effect of
wiper resistance, V
W
DV)()(=
, can b e found as
W
WB
DR
A
V
R
AB
Operation of the digital potentiometer in the divider mode
results in a more accurate operation over temperature. Unlike in
rheostat mode, the output voltage in divider mode is dependent
mainly on the ratio of internal resistors R
the absolute values. Therefore, the temperature drift reduces to
15 ppm/°C.
I2C COMPATIBLE 2-WIRE SERIAL BUS
The first byte of the AD5247 is a slave address byte (see
and ). It has a 7-bit slave address and a R/W bit. The
Table 6
seven MSBs of the slave address are 0101110 followed by 0 for a
write command or 1 to place the device in read mode.
2
The 2-wire I
1.
The master initiates data transfer by establishing a START
condition, which is when a high-to-low transition on the
SDA line occurs while SCL is high (see ). The
following byte is the slave address byte, which consists of
the 7-bit slave address followed by an R/
determines whether data will be read from or written to
the slave device).
C serial bus protocol operates as follows:
to GND, which must be
DD
(4)
and RWB and not
WA
Table 5
Figure 32
bit (this bit
W
The slave whose address corresponds to the transmitted
address responds by pulling the SDA line low during the
ninth clock pulse (this is termed the acknowledge bit). At
this stage, all other devices on the bus remain idle while the
selected device waits for data to be written to or read from
its serial register. If the R/
from the slave device. On the other hand, if the R/
low, the master will write to the slave device.
In write mode, after acknowledgement of the slave address
2.
byte, the next byte is the data byte. Data is transmitted over
the serial bus in sequences of nine clock pulses (eight data
bits followed by an acknowledge bit). The transitions on
the SDA line must occur during the low period of SCL and
remain stable during the high period of SCL (see T).
3.
In read mode, after acknowledgment of the slave address
byte, data is received over the serial bus in sequences of
nine clock pulses (a slight difference from write mode,
where eight data bits are followed by an acknowledge bit).
Similarly, the transitions on the SDA line must occur
during the low period of SCL and remain stable during the
high period of SCL (see ). Figure 33
4.
When all data bits have been read or written, a STOP
condition is established by the master. A STOP condition is
defined as a low-to-high transition on the SDA line while
SCL is high. In write mode, the master will pull the SDA
line high during the tenth clock pulse to establish a STOP
condition (see F). In read mode, the master will
igure 32
issue a No Acknowledge for the ninth clock pulse (i.e., the
SDA line remains high). The master will then bring the
SDA line low before the tenth clock pulse, which goes high
to establish a STOP condition (see F).
A repeated write function gives the user flexibility to update the
RDAC output a number of times after addressing the part only
once. For example, after the RDAC has acknowledged its slave
address in the write mode, the RDAC output will update on
each successive byte. If different instructions are needed, the
write/read mode has to start again with a new slave address and
data byte. Similarly, a repeated read function of the RDAC is
also allowed.
bit is high, the master will read
W
bit is
W
able 5
igure 33
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LEVEL SHIFTING FOR BIDIRECTIONAL INTERFACE
While most legacy systems may be operated at one voltage, a
new component may be optimized at another. When two
systems operate the same signal at two different voltages, proper
level shifting is needed. For instance, one can use a 3.3 V
2
E
PROM to interface with a 5 V digital potentiometer. A level
shifting scheme is needed to enable a bidirectional communication so that the setting of the digital potentiometer can be
stored to and retrieved from the E
of the implementations. M1 and M2 can be any N channel
signal FETs, or if VDD falls below 2.5 V, M1 and M2 can be low
threshold FETs such as the FDV301N.
V
= 3.3VV
DD1
R
R
P
P
SDA1
SCL1
3.3V
E2PROM
Figure 35. Level Shifting for Operation at Different Potentials
S
2
PROM. F shows one
G
D
G
M1
S
M2
igure 35
=
5V
DD2
R
R
P
P
SDA2
D
5V
AD5247
SCL2
03876-0-007
V
DD
A
W
GND
03876-0-010
Figure 38. Maximum Terminal Voltages Set by V
and GND
DD
MAXIMUM OPERATING CURRENT
At low code values, the user should be aware that due to low
resistance values, the current through the RDAC may exceed
the 5 mA limit. In F, a 5 V supply is placed on the wiper,
and the current through terminals W and B is plotted with
respect to code. A line is also drawn denoting the 5 mA current
limit. Note that at low code values (particularly for the 5 kΩ and
10 kΩ options), the current level increases significantly. Care
should be taken to limit the current flow between W and B in
this state to a maximum continuous current of 5 mA and a
maximum pulse current of no more than 20 mA. Otherwise,
degradation or possible destruction of the internal switch
contacts can occur.
100.00
igure 39
ESD PROTECTION
All digital inputs are protected with a series input resistor and
parallel Zener ESD structures shown in and .
Figure 36
Figure 37
This applies to the digital input pins SDA and SCL.
340Ω
Figure 36. ESD Protection of Digital Pins
A,W
Figure 37. ESD Protection of Resistor Terminals
GND
GND
LOGIC
03876-0-008
03876-0-009
TERMINAL VOLTAGE OPERATING RANGE
The AD5247 VDD and GND power supply defines the boundary
conditions for proper 3-terminal digital potentiometer
operation. Supply signals present on terminals A and W that
exceed V
biased diodes (see ). Figure 38
or GND will be clamped by the internal forward
DD
10.00
1.00
IWB CURRENT (mA)
0.10
0.01
0
163248
5mA CURRENT LIMIT
RAB= 10k
RAB= 100k
648096112128
CODE (Decimal)
R
AB
Ω
RAB= 50k
= 5k
Ω
Ω
Ω
03876-0-057
Figure 39. Maximum Operating Current
POWER-UP SEQUENCE
Since the ESD protection diodes limit the voltage compliance at
terminals A and W (see F), it is important to power
V
/GND before applying any voltage to terminals A and W;
DD
otherwise, the diode will be forward biased such that V
powered unintentionally and may affect the rest of the user’s
circuit. The ideal power-up sequence is in the following order:
GND, V
powering V
, digital inputs, and then VA/VW. The relative order of
DD
and VW and the digital inputs is not important as
A
long as they are powered after V
igure 38
/GND.
DD
will be
DD
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LAYOUT AND POWER SUPPLY BYPASSING
It is a good practice to employ a compact, minimum lead-length
layout design. The leads to the inputs should be as direct as
possible with a minimum conductor length. Ground paths
should have low resistance and low inductance.
Similarly, it is a good practice to bypass the power supplies with
quality capacitors for optimum stability. Supply leads to the
device should be bypassed with 0.01 µF to 0.1 µF disc or chip
ceramic capacitors. Low ESR 1 µF to 10 µF tantalum or electrolytic capacitors should also be applied at the supplies to
minimize any transient disturbance and low frequency ripple
(see ). Note that the digital ground should also be
Figure 40
joined remotely to the analog ground at one point to minimize
the ground bounce.
V
DD
+
C1
C3
Figure 40. Power Supply Bypassing
10µF
0.1µF
V
DD
AD5247
GND
03876-0-011
CONSTANT BIAS TO RETAIN RESISTANCE SETTING
For users who desire nonvolatility but cannot justify the
additional cost for the EEMEM, the AD5247 may be considered
as a low cost alternative by maintaining a constant bias to retain
the wiper setting. The AD5247 was designed specifically with
low power in mind, which allows low power consumption even
in battery-operated systems. The graph in
demonstrates the power consumption from a 3.4 V 450 mAhr
Li-ion cell phone battery, which is connected to the AD5247.
The measurement over time shows that the device draws
approximately 1.3 µA and consumes negligible power. Over a
course of 30 days, the battery was depleted by less than 2%, the
majority of which is due to the intrinsic leakage current of the
battery itself.
Figure 41
110%
108%
106%
104%
102%
100%
98%
96%
BATTERY LIFE DEPLETED
94%
92%
90%
0
51015
DAYS
Figure 41. Battery Operating Life Depletion
TA= 25
°C
202530
03876-0-059
This demonstrates that constantly biasing the pot is not an
impractical approach. Most portable devices do not require the
removal of batteries for the purpose of charging. Although the
resistance setting of the AD5247 will be lost when the battery
needs replacement, such events occur rather infrequently such
that this inconvenience is justified by the lower cost and smaller
size offered by the AD5247. If and when total power is lost, the
user should be provided with a means to adjust the setting
accordingly.
EVALUATION BOARD
An evaluation board, along with all necessary software, is
available to program the AD5247 from any PC running
Windows® 98, Windows 2000®, or Windows XP®. The graphical
user interface, as shown in , is straightforward and
easy to use. More detailed information is available in the user
manual, which comes with the board.
Figure 42
03876-0-061
Figure 42. AD5247 Evaluation Board Software
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PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
V
GND
SCL
DD
1
AD5247
2
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
3
6
A
5
W
4
SDA
03876-0-002
Figure 43. Pin Configuration (6-Lead SC70)
Table 9. AD5247 Pin Function Descriptions
Pin No. Mnemonic Description
1 VDD Positive Power Supply.
2 GND Digital Ground and B Termination Voltage.
3 SCL Serial Clock Input. Positive edge triggered.
4 SDA Serial Data Input/Output.
5 W W Terminal.
6 A A Terminal.
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OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
2.00 BSC
5 4
1.25 BSC
1.00
0.90
0.70
0.10 MAX
6
1
2
PIN 1
1.30 BSC
0.30
0.15
0.10 COPLANARITY
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MO-203AB
3
0.65 BSC
2.10 BSC
1.10 MAX
SEATING
PLANE
0.22
0.08
Figure 44. 6-Lead Thin Shrink Small Outline Transistor [SC70]
(KS-6)
Dimensions shown in millimeters
0.46
8°
4°
0°
0.36
0.26
ORDERING GUIDE
Model RAB (kΩ) Temperature Range Package Description Package Option Branding
AD5247BKS5-R2 5 –40°C to +125°C 6-lead SC70 KS-6 D1E
AD5247BKS5-RL7 5 –40°C to +125°C 6-lead SC70 KS-6 D1E
AD5247BKS10-R2 10 –40°C to +125°C 6-lead SC70 KS-6 D19
AD5247BKS10-RL7 10 –40°C to +125°C 6-lead SC70 KS-6 D19
AD5247BKS50-R2 50 –40°C to +125°C 6-lead SC70 KS-6 D18
AD5247BKS50-RL7 50 –40°C to +125°C 6-lead SC70 KS-6 D18
AD5247BKS100-R2 100 –40°C to +125°C 6-lead SC70 KS-6 D17
AD5247BKS100-RL7 100 –40°C to +125°C 6-lead SC70 KS-6 D17
AD5247EVAL See Note 1 Evaluation Board
1
The evaluation board is shipped with the 10 kΩ RAB resistor option; however, the board is compatible with all available resistor value options.
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NOTES
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NOTES
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