Datasheet AD5790 Datasheet (ANALOG DEVICES)

System Ready, 20-Bit, ±2LSB INL,

VCCVDDV

Data Sheet

FEATURES

Single 20-bit voltage output DAC, ±2 LSB INL
8 nV/√Hz output noise spectral density

0.1 LSB long-term linearity error stability

±0.018 ppm/°C gain error temperature coefficient

2.5 μs output voltage settling time

3.5 nV-sec midscale glitch impulse
Integrated precision reference buffers
Operating temperature range: −40°C to +125°C
4 mm × 5 mm LFCSP package
Wide power supply range of up to ±16.5 V
35 MHz Schmitt-triggered digital interface

1.8 V compatible digital interface

APPLICATIONS

Medical instrumentation
Test and measurement
Industrial control
Scientific and aerospace instrumentation
Data acquisition systems
Digital gain and offset adjustment
Power supply control

Voltage Output DAC

AD5790

FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM

REFP

6.8kΩ

R1 R

6kΩ

AD5790

6.8kΩ

FB

R

INV

V

FB

OUT

IOV

SDIN

SCLK

SYNC

SDO

LDAC

CLR

RESET

CC

INPUT
SHIFT

REGISTE R

AND

CONTROL

LOGIC

POWER-ON-RESET
AND CLEAR LOG IC

DGND

20

SS

20

V

REFN

Figure 1.

20-BIT

DAC
REG

AGNDV

A1

DAC

Table 1. Related Devices

Part No. Description

AD5791 20-bit, 1 LSB accurate DAC
AD5780

18-bit, ±1 LSB INL, voltage output DAC ,
buffered reference inputs

AD5781

18-bit, ±1 LSB INL, voltage Output DAC ,

unbuffered reference inputs

AD5760 16-bit, ±0.5 LSB INL, voltage Output DAC
AD5541A/AD5542A 16-bit, 1 LSB accurate 5 V DAC

10239-001

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The AD57901 is a single 20-bit, unbuffered voltage-output DAC
that operates from a bipolar supply of up to 33 V. The AD5790
accepts a positive reference input in the range of 5 V to V

2.5 V and a negative reference input in the range of V
to 0 V. The AD5790 offers a relative accuracy specification of
±2 LSB maximum range, and operation is guaranteed mono­tonic with a −1 LSB to +3 LSB DNL specification.

The part uses a versatile 3-wire serial interface that operates at
clock rates of up to 35 MHz and is compatible with standard
SPI, QSPI™, MICROWIRE™, and DSP interface standards.
Reference buffers are also provided on chip. The part incorpo­rates a power-on reset circuit that ensures the DAC output
powers up to 0 V in a known output impedance state and
remains in this state until a valid write to the device takes place.
The part provides a disable feature that places the output in a
defined load state. The part provides an output clamp feature
that places the output in a defined load state.

1

Protected by U.S. Patent No. 7,884,747.

Rev. B

Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
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DD

+ 2.5 V

SS

−

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

1. 20-bit resolution.

2. Wide power supply range of up to ±16.5 V.

3. −40°C to +125°C operating temperature range.

4. Low 8 nV/√Hz noise.

5. Low ±0.018 ppm/°C gain error temperature coefficient.

COMPANION PRODUCTS

Output Amplifier Buffer: AD8675, ADA4898-1, ADA4004-1
External Reference: ADR445
DC-to-DC Design Tool: ADIsimPower™
Additional companion products on the AD5790 product page

One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106, U.S.A.
Tel: [phone] www.analog.com
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AD5790 Data Sheet

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Features.............................................................................................. 1

Applications....................................................................................... 1

Functional Block Diagram ..............................................................1

General Description......................................................................... 1

Product Highlights........................................................................... 1

Companion Products....................................................................... 1

Revision History ...............................................................................2

Specifications..................................................................................... 3

Timing Characteristics ................................................................ 5

Absolute Maximum Ratings............................................................ 8

ESD Caution.................................................................................. 8

Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions............................. 9

Typical Performance Characteristics........................................... 10

Terminology.................................................................................... 18

Theory of Operation ......................................................................19

DAC Architecture....................................................................... 19

Serial Interface............................................................................ 19

Standalone Operation................................................................ 20

Hardware Control Pins.............................................................. 20

On-Chip Registers...................................................................... 21

AD5790 Features............................................................................ 24

Power-On to 0 V......................................................................... 24

Configuring the AD5790 .......................................................... 24

DAC Output State ...................................................................... 24

Output Amplifier Configuration.............................................. 24

Applications Information.............................................................. 26

Typical Operating Circuit ......................................................... 26

Evaluation Board........................................................................ 27

Outline Dimensions....................................................................... 28

Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 28

REVISION HISTORY

2/12—Rev. A to Rev. B

Deleted Linearity Compensation Section ................................... 24

12/11—Rev. 0 to Rev. A

Changes to Table 1............................................................................ 1

Changes to Table 2............................................................................ 4

Changes to Figure 48...................................................................... 17

Changes to DAC Register Section................................................ 21

Changes to Table 11........................................................................ 22

Updated Outline Dimensions....................................................... 28

11/11—Revision 0: Initial Version

Rev. B | Page 2 of 28

Data Sheet AD5790

SPECIFICATIONS

VDD = 12.5 V to 16.5 V, VSS = −16.5 V to −12.5 V, V
R

= unloaded, CL = unloaded, T

L

MIN

to T

, unless otherwise noted.

MAX

= 10 V, V

REFP

= −10 V, VCC = 2.7 V to +5.5 V, IOVCC = 1.71 V to 5.5 V,

REFN

Table 2.

B Version
Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Test Conditions/Comments

STATIC PERFORMANCE2

Resolution 20 Bits
Integral Nonlinearity Error (Relative

−2 ±1.2 +2 LSB V

Accuracy)

−3 ±1.2 +3 LSB V

−4 ±1.2 +4 LSB V
Differential Nonlinearity Error −1 +2 LSB V

−1 +3 LSB V
Long-Term Linearity Error Stability3 0.1 LSB After 750 hours at TA = 135°C
Full-Scale Error −12 ±3.8 +12 LSB V

−22 ±2.7 +22 LSB V

−40 ±1.8 +40 LSB V

−9 ±3.8 +9 LSB V

−12 ±2.7 +12 LSB V

−22 ±1.8 +22 LSB V
Full-Scale Error Temperature Coefficient ±0.026 ppm/°C V
Zero-Scale Error −19 ±1.3 +19 LSB V

−40 ±0.7 +40 LSB V

−82 ±0.9 +82 LSB V

−8 ±1.3 +8 LSB V

−13 ±0.7 +13 LSB V

−22 ±0.9 +22 LSB V
Zero-Scale Error Temperature Coefficient ±0.025 ppm/°C V
Gain Error −19 ±2.3 +19 ppm FSR V

−35 ±1.9 +35 ppm FSR V

−68 ±0.9 +68 ppm FSR V

−9 ±2.3 +9 ppm FSR V

−15 ±2.9 +15 ppm FSR V

−22 ±0.9 +22 ppm FSR V
Gain Error Temperature Coefficient ±0.018 ppm/°C V
R1, RFB Matching 0.015 %

OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS

Output Voltage Range V

V

REFN

Output Voltage Settling Time 2.5 μs 10 V step to 0.02%, using the ADA4898-1 buffer

3.5 μs 500 code step to ±1 LSB4
Output Noise Spectral Density 8 nV/√Hz At 1 kHz, DAC code = midscale
8 nV/√Hz At 10 kHz, DAC code = midscale
Output Voltage Noise 1.1 μV p-p DAC code = midscale, 0.1 Hz to 10 Hz bandwidth
Midscale Glitch Impulse4

14 nV-sec V

3.5 nV-sec V
4 nV-sec V
MSB Segment Glitch Impulse4

14 nV-sec

3.5 nV-sec
4 nV-sec

1

V

REFP

= +10 V, V

REFP

= +10 V, V

REFP

= ±10 V, +10 V, and +5 V

REFx

= +10 V, V

REFP

= ±10 V, +10 V, and +5 V

REFx

= +10 V, V

REFP

= 10 V, V

REFP

= 5 V, V

REFP

= +10 V, V

REFP

= 10 V, V

REFP

= 5 V, V

REFP

= +10 V, V

REFP

= +10 V, V

REFP

= 10 V, V

REFP

= 5 V, V

REFP

= +10 V, V

REFP

= 10 V, V

REFP

= 5 V, V

REFP

= +10 V, V

REFP

= +10 V, V

REFP

= 10 V, V

REFP

= 5 V, V

REFP

= +10 V, V

REFP

= 10 V, V

REFP

= 5 V, V

REFP

= +10 V, V

REFP

= −10 V, TA = 0°C to 105°C

REFN

= −10 V, TA =−40°C to +105°C

REFN

= −10 V, TA = 0°C to 105°C

REFN

= −10 V

REFN

= 0 V

REFN

= 0 V

REFN

= −10 V, TA = 0°C to 105°C

REFN

= 0 V, TA = 0°C to 105°C

REFN

= 0 V, TA = 0°C to 105°C

REFN

= −10 V

REFN

= −10 V

REFN

= 0 V

REFN

= 0 V

REFN

= −10 V, TA = 0°C to 105°C

REFN

= 0 V, TA = 0°C to 105°C

REFN

= 0 V, TA = 0°C to 105°C

REFN

= −10 V

REFN

= −10 V

REFN

= 0 V

REFN

= 0 V

REFN

= −10 V, TA = 0°C to 105°C

REFN

= 0 V, TA = 0°C to 105°C

REFN

= 0 V, TA = 0°C to 105°C

REFN

= −10 V

REFN

in unity-gain mode

REFP

REFP

REFP

V

REFP

V

REFP

V

REFP

= +10 V, V
= 10 V, V
= 5 V, V

= +10 V, V

= 10 V, V
= 5 V, V

= −10 V

REFN

= 0 V

REFN

= 0 V

REFN

= −10 V, see Figure 43

REFN

= 0 V, see Figure 44

REFN

= 0 V, see Figure 45

REFN

Rev. B | Page 3 of 28

AD5790 Data Sheet

B Version

1

Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Test Conditions/Comments

Output Enabled Glitch Impulse 57 nV-sec On removal of output ground clamp

Digital Feedthrough 0.27 nV-sec

DC Output Impedance (Normal Mode) 3.4 kΩ

DC Output Impedance (Output

6 kΩ

Clamped to Ground)

REFERENCE INPUTS

V

Input Range 5 VDD − 2.5 V

REFP

V

Input Range VSS + 2.5 0 V

REFN

Input Bias Current −20 −0.63 +20 nA

−4 −0.63 +4 TA = 0°C to 105°C

Input Capacitance 1 pF V

REFP

, V

REFN

LOGIC INPUTS

Input Current5 −1 +1 μA

Input Low Voltage, VIL 0.3 × IOVCC V IOVCC = 1.71 V to 5.5 V

Input High Voltage, VIH 0.7 × IOVCC V IOVCC = 1.71 V to 5.5 V

Pin Capacitance 5 pF
LOGIC OUTPUT (SDO)

Output Low Voltage, VOL 0.4 V IOVCC = 1.71 V to 5.5 V, sinking 1 mA

Output High Voltage, VOH IOVCC − 0.5 V IOVCC = 1.71 V to 5.5 V, sourcing 1 mA

High Impedance Leakage Current ±1 μA

High Impedance Output Capacitance 3 pF
POWER REQUIREMENTS All digital inputs at DGND or IOVCC

VDD 7.5 VSS + 33 V

VSS V

− 33 −2.5 V

DD

VCC 2.7 5.5 V

IOVCC 1.71 5.5 V IOVCC ≤ VCC

IDD 10.3 14 mA

ISS −10 −14 mA

ICC 600 900 μA

IOICC 52 140 μA SDO disabled

DC Power Supply Rejection Ratio ±7.5 μV/V ∆VDD ± 10%, V

= −15 V

SS

±1.5 μV/V ∆VSS ± 10%, VDD = 15 V

AC Power Supply Rejection Ratio 90 dB ∆VDD ± 200 mV, 50 Hz/60 Hz, V

= −15 V

SS

90 dB ∆VSS ± 200 mV, 50 Hz/60 Hz, VDD = 15 V

1

Temperature range: −40°C to +125°C, typical conditions: TA = +25°C, VDD = +15 V, VSS = −15 V, V

2

Performance characterized with the AD8675ARZ output buffer.

3

Linearity error refers to both INL error and DNL error, either parameter can be expected to drift by the amount specified after the length of time specified.

4

The AD5790 is configured in unity-gain mode with a low-pass RC filter on the output. R = 300 Ω, C = 143 pF (total capacitance seen by the output buffer, lead

capacitance, and so forth).

5

Current flowing in an individual logic pin.

= +10 V, V

REFP

= −10 V.

REFN

Rev. B | Page 4 of 28

Data Sheet AD5790

TIMING CHARACTERISTICS

VCC = 2.7 V to 5.5 V; all specifications T

Table 3.

Parameter

2

t

40 28 ns min SCLK cycle time

1

IOV

= 1.71 V to 3.3 V IOVCC = 3.3 V to 5.5 V

CC

92 60 ns min SCLK cycle time (readback and daisy-chain modes)
t2 15 10 ns min SCLK high time
t3 9 5 ns min SCLK low time
t4 5 5 ns min

t5 2 2 ns min
t6 48 40 ns min
t7 8 6 ns min
t8 9 7 ns min Data setup time
t9 12 7 ns min Data hold time
t10 13 10 ns min
t11 20 16 ns min
t12 14 11 ns min
t13 130 130 ns typ
t14 130 130 ns typ
t15 50 50 ns min
t16 140 140 ns typ
t17 0 0 ns min
t18 65 60 ns max
t19 62 45 ns max SCLK rising edge to SDO valid (CL = 50 pF)
t20 0 0 ns min
t21 35 35 ns typ
t22 150 150 ns typ

1

All input signals are specified with tR = tF = 1 ns/V (10% to 90% of IOVCC) and timed from a voltage level of (VIL + VIH)/2.

2

Maximum SCLK frequency is 35 MHz for write mode and 16 MHz for readback and daisy-chain modes.

MIN

Limit1

to T

, unless otherwise noted.

MAX

Unit Test Conditions/Comments

to SCLK falling edge setup time

SYNC
SCLK falling edge to SYNC
Minimum SYNC

rising edge to next SCLK falling edge ignore

SYNC

falling edge to SYNC falling edge

LDAC

rising edge to LDAC falling edge

SYNC

pulse width low

LDAC

falling edge to output response time

LDAC

rising edge to output response time (LDAC tied low)

SYNC

pulse width low

CLR

pulse activation time

CLR

falling edge to first SCLK rising edge

SYNC

rising edge to SDO tristate (CL = 50 pF)

SYNC

rising edge to SCLK rising edge ignore

SYNC

pulse width low

RESET

pulse activation time

RESET

high time

rising edge hold time

Rev. B | Page 5 of 28

AD5790 Data Sheet

t

1

t

7

SCLK

SYNC

SDIN

LDAC

V

OUT

V

OUT

CLR

V

OUT

t

6

t

4

t

8

DB23 DB0

t

10

t

16

t

3

t

9

t

15

2421

t

2

t

5

t

t

11

t

14

12

t

13

SCLK

SYNC

SDIN

SDO

RESET

V

OUT

t

21

t

22

t

17

t

6

t

4

t

8

DB23 DB0

INPUT WORD SPECIFIES

REGISTE R TO BE READ

t

3

t

9

Figure 2. Write Mode Timing Diagram

t

1

t

2

t

7

t

t

5

17

DB23 DB0

REGISTE R CONTENTS CLOCKED OUT

Figure 3. Readback Mode Timing Diagram

NOP CONDI TION

10239-002

t

20

24221241

t

5

t

t

19

18

10239-003

Rev. B | Page 6 of 28

Data Sheet AD5790

t

20

t

5

t

18

10239-004

SCLK

SYNC

SDIN

SDO

t

t

17

12 24 4825

t

6

t

4

t

8

DB23

INPUT WORD FOR DAC N

DB23

t

3

t

9

UNDEFINED

1

26

t

2

DB0 DB23 DB0

INPUTWORDFORDACN–1

t

19

DB0 DB23 DB0

INPUT WORD FOR DAC N

Figure 4. Daisy-Chain Mode Timing Diagram

Rev. B | Page 7 of 28

AD5790 Data Sheet

ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS

TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Transient currents of up to 100 mA do not cause SCR latch-up.

Table 4.

Parameter Rating

VDD to AGND −0.3 V to +34 V
VSS to AGND −34 V to +0.3 V
VDD to VSS −0.3 V to +34 V
VCC to DGND −0.3 V to +7 V
IOVCC to DGND

−0.3 V to V

+ 3 V or +7 V

CC

(whichever is less)

Digital Inputs to DGND

−0.3 V to IOV

+ 0.3 V or

CC

+7 V (whichever is less)

V

to AGND −0.3 V to VDD + 0.3 V

OUT

V

to AGND −0.3 V to VDD + 0.3 V

REFP

V

to AGND VSS − 0.3 V to + 0.3 V

REFN

DGND to AGND −0.3 V to +0.3 V
Operating Temperature Range, TA

Industrial −40°C to +125°C
Storage Temperature Range −65°C to +150°C
Maximum Junction Temperature,

max

T

J

150°C

Power Dissipation (TJ max − TA)/θJA
LFCSP Package

θJA Thermal Impedance 31.0°C/W
Lead Temperature JEDEC industry standard

Soldering J-STD-020
ESD (Human Body Model) 1.6 kV

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.

This device is a high performance integrated circuit with an
ESD rating of <1.6 kV, and it is ESD sensitive. Proper
precautions must be taken for handling and assembly.

ESD CAUTION

Rev. B | Page 8 of 28

Data Sheet AD5790

PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS

DNC

23

DNC

22

DNC

21

FB

R

20

INV

24

V

1

OUT

V

2

REFP

V

3

DD

RESET

V

DD

CLR

LDAC

NOTES

DO NOT CONNECT. DO NOT CONNECT TO

1. DNC =

2. NEGATIVE ANALOG S
A VOLTAGE IN THE RANG

CAN BE CONNECTED. V

AGND. THE PADDLE CAN BE LEFT ELE

TO
UNCONNECTED P

CONNECTION IS MADE AT TH

OMMENDED THAT THE PADDLE BE THER

REC
CONNECTE
THERMAL PERFORMANCE.

D TO A C

AD5790

4

TOP VIEW

5

(Not to Scale)

6
7

9

8

10

CCVCC

DNC

IOV

UPPLY CONNECTION (V

E OF –16.5 V TO –2.5 V

SHOULD BE

SS

ROVIDED THAT A SUP

E VSS PINS. IT IS

OPPER PLANE FOR ENHANCED

11

SDO

19
18
17
16
15
14
13

12

SDIN

DECOUPLED

PLY

AGND
V

SS

V

SS

V

REFN

DGND
SYNC
SCLK

THIS PIN.

).

SS

CTRICALLY

MALLY

10239-005

Figure 5. Pin Configuration

Table 5. Pin Function Descriptions

Pin No. Mnemonic Description

1 V
2 V
3, 5 VDD Positive Analog Supply Connection. A voltage in the range of 7.5 V to 16.5 V can be connected. VDD must be

4
6

7

8 VCC Digital Supply. Voltage range is from 2.7 V to 5.5 V. VCC should be decoupled to DGND.
9 IOVCC Digital Interface Supply. Digital threshold levels are referenced to the voltage applied to this pin. Voltage range is

10, 21, 22, 23 DNC Do Not Connect. Do not connect to these pins.
11 SDO Serial Data Output.
12 SDIN Serial Data Input. This device has a 24-bit input shift register. Data is clocked into the register on the falling edge

13 SCLK Serial Clock Input. Data is clocked into the input shift register on the falling edge of the serial clock input. Data

14

15 DGND Ground Reference Pin for Digital Circuitry.
16 V
17, 18 VSS Negative Analog Supply Connection. A voltage in the range of −16.5 V to −2.5 V can be connected. VSS must be

19 AGND Ground Reference Pin for Analog Circuitry.
20 RFB
24 INV
EPAD VSS Negative Analog Supply Connection (VSS). A voltage in the range of −16.5 V to −2.5 V can be connected. VSS must

Analog Output Voltage.

OUT

Positive Reference Voltage Input. A voltage in the range of 5 V to VDD − 2.5 V can be connected.

REFP

decoupled to AGND.
RESET
CLR

Active Low Reset. Asserting this pin returns the

AD5790 to its power-on status.

Active Low Input. Asserting this pin sets the DAC register to a user defined value (see

DAC output. The output value depends on the DAC register coding that is being used, either binary or twos

complement.
LDAC

Active Low Load DAC Logic Input. This is used to update the DAC register and, consequently, the analog output.

When tied permanently low, the output is updated on the rising edge of

SYNC

. If

LDAC
write cycle, the input register is updated, but the output update is held off until the falling edge of
LDAC

pin should not be left unconnected.

from 1.71 V to 5.5 V

of the serial clock input.

can be transferred at rates of up to 35 MHz.

SYNC

Negative Reference Voltage Input.

REFN

Level-Triggered Control Input (Active Low). This is the frame synchronization signal for the input data. When
SYNC

goes low, it enables the input shift register, and data is then transferred in on the falling edges of the

following clocks. The DAC is updated on the rising edge of

SYNC

.

decoupled to AGND.

Feedback Connection for External Amplifier. See the
Inverting Input Connection for External Amplifier. See the

AD5790 Features section for further details.

AD5790 Features section for further details.

be decoupled to AGND. The paddle can be left electrically unconnected provided that a supply connection is
made at the V

pins. It is recommended that the paddle be thermally connected to a copper plane for enhanced

SS

thermal performance.

Table 12) and updates the

is held high during the

LDAC

. The

Rev. B | Page 9 of 28

AD5790 Data Sheet

TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS

AD8675 OUTPUT BUFFER

= 25°C

T

1.25

A

0.75

0.25

–0.25

INL (LSB)

–0.75

V

–1.25

–1.75

0 200000 400000 600000 800000 1000000 1200000

DAC CODE

V
V
V

REFP
REFN
DD
SS

= +15V
= –15V

Figure 6. Integral Nonlinearity Error vs. DAC Code, ±10 V Span

2.5

AD8675 OUTPUT BUFFER

= 25°C

T

A

2.0

1.5

1.0

0.5

0

INL (LSB)

–0.5

–1.0

–1.5

–2.0

0 200000 400000 600000 800000 1000000 1200000

DAC CODE

V
V
V
V

REFP
REFN
DD
SS

= +15V
= –15V

Figure 7. Integral Nonlinearity Error vs. DAC Code, 10 V Span

= +10V
= –10V

= +10V

= 0V

10239-006

10239-007

2.0

AD8675 OUTPUT BUFFER

= 25°C

T

A

1.5

1.0

0.5

0

–0.5

INL (LSB)

–1.0

–1.5

–2.0

–2.5

–3.0

0 200000 400000 600000 800000 1000000 1200000

DAC CODE

V
V
V
V

REFP
REFN
DD
SS

= +5V

= 0V
= +15V
= –15V

Figure 9. Integral Nonlinearity Error vs. DAC Code, 5 V Span, ×2 Gain Mode

2.0
AD8675 OUTPUT BUFFER
T

= 25°C

A

1.5

1.0

0.5

0

DNL (LSB)

–0.5

V

= +10V

–1.0

–1.5

0 200000 400000 600000 800000 1000000 1200000

DAC CODE

V
V
V

REFP
REFN
DD
SS

= –10V
= +15V
= –15V

Figure 10. Differential Nonlinearity Error vs. DAC Code, ±10 V Span

10239-009

10239-010

2.0

AD8675 OUTPUT BUFFER

= 25°C

T

A

1.5

1.0

0.5

0

–0.5

INL (LSB)

–1.0

–1.5

–2.0

–2.5

–3.0

0 200000 400000 600000 800000 1000000 1200000

DAC CODE

V
V
V
V

REFP
REFN
DD
SS

Figure 8. Integral Nonlinearity Error vs. DAC Code, 5 V Span

= +5V

= 0V
= +15V
= –15V

10239-008

Rev. B | Page 10 of 28

2.0

AD8675 OUTPUT BUFFER

= 25°C

T

A

1.5

1.0

0.5

0

DNL (LSB)

–0.5

V

= +10V

–1.0

–1.5

0 200000 400000 6000 00 800000 1000000 1200000

DAC CODE

V
V
V

REFP
REFN
DD
SS

= 0V
= +15V
= –15V

Figure 11. Differential Nonlinearity Error vs. DAC Code, 10 V Span

10239-011

Data Sheet AD5790

3.0

AD8675 OUTPUT BUF FER

= 25°C

T

A

2.5

2.0

1.5

1.0

DNL (LSB)

0.5

0

–0.5

–1.0

0 200000 400000 600000 800000 1000000 1200000

DAC CODE

V
V
V
V

REFP
REFN
DD
SS

= +5V
= 0V

= +15V

= –15V

Figure 12. Differential Nonlinearity Error vs. DAC Code, 5 V Span

10239-012

±10V SPAN MAX DNL ±10V S PAN MIN DNL

1.6

+10V SPAN MAX DNL +10V SPAN MIN DNL
+5V SPAN MAX DNL +5V SPAN MIN DNL

1.4

1.2

1.0

0.8

0.6

VDD = +15V
V

= –15V

SS

DNL ERROR (LSB)

AD8675 OUTPUT BUFFER

0.4

0.2

0

–0.2

–40 –20 0 20 40 60 80 100

TEMPERATURE (°C)

Figure 15. Differential Nonlinearity Error vs. Temperature

10239-015

2.5

AD8675 OUTPUT BUF FER

= 25°C

T

A

2.0

1.5

1.0

0.5

DNL (LSB)

0

–0.5

–1.0

0 200000 400000 600000 80000 0 1000000 1200000

DAC CODE

V
V
V
V

REFP
REFN
DD

= –15V

SS

= +5V
= 0V

= +15V

Figure 13. Differential Nonlinearity Error vs. DAC Code, 5 V Span, ×2 Gain

Mode

2.5

2.0

1.5

1.0

0.5

VDD = +15V
V

= –15V

SS

0

AD8675 OUTPUT BUFFER

INL ERROR (L SB)

–0.5

–1.0

–1.5

–40–200 20406080100

±10V SPAN MAX INL ±10V SPAN MIN INL
+10V SPAN MAX INL +10V SPAN MIN INL
+5V SPAN MAX INL +5V SP AN MIN INL

TEMPERATURE (° C)

10239-014

Figure 14. Integral Nonlinearity Error vs. Temperature

1.5

1.0

0.5

TA = 25°C
V

= +10V

REFP

0

V

= –10V

REFN

AD8675 OUTPUT BUF FER

INL ERROR (LSB)

–0.5

–1.0

–1.5

12.5 13.0 13.5 14.0 14.5 15.0 15.5 16.0 16.5

10239-013

VDD/|VSS| (V)

INL MAX

INL MIN

10239-016

Figure 16. Integral Nonlinearity Error vs. Supply Voltage, ±10 V Span

1.8

1.3

0.8

0.3

TA = 25°C

= 5V

V

REFP

= 0V

V

REFN

–0.2

AD8675 OUTPUT BUFFER

–0.7

INL ERROR (LSB)

–1.2

–1.7

–2.2

7.5 8.5 9.5 10.5 11.5 12.5 13.5 14.5 15.5 16.5

INL MAX

INL MIN

VDD/|VSS| (V)

10239-017

Figure 17. Integral Nonlinearity Error vs. Supply Voltage, 5 V Span

Rev. B | Page 11 of 28

AD5790 Data Sheet

–

1.4

1.2

1.0

TA = 25°C

0.8

0.6

= +10V

V

REFP

= –10V

V

REFN

AD8675 OUTPUT BUFFER

DNL MAX

11

TA = 25°C
V

= 5V

REFP

9

V

= 0V

REFN

AD8675 OUTPUT BUF FER

7

5

3

0.4

DNL ERROR (LSB)

0.2

0

–0.2

12.5 13.0 13.5 14.0 14.5 15.0 15.5 16.0 16.5

DNL MIN

VDD/|VSS| (V)

Figure 18. Differential Nonlinearity Error vs. Supply Voltage, ±10 V Span

1.4

1.2

1.0

0.8

TA = 25°C

0.6

0.4

DNL ERROR (LSB)

0.2

–0.2

= 5V

V

REFP

= 0V

V

REFN

AD8675 OUTPUT BUFFER

0

7.5 8.5 9.5 10.5 11.5 12.5 13.5 14.5 15.5 16.5

VDD/|VSS| (V)

DNL MAX

DNL MIN

Figure 19. Differential Nonlinearity Error vs. Supply Voltage, 5 V Span

1

–1

ZERO-SCAL E ERROR (L SB)

–3

–5

7.5 8.5 9. 5 10.5 11.5 12.5 13.5 14.5 15.5 16. 5

10239-018

VDD/|VSS| (V)

10239-021

Figure 21. Zero-Scale Error vs. Supply Voltage, 5 V Span

0.2

–0.4

–0.6

–0.8

–1.0

–1.2

–1.4

MIDSCALE ERROR (LSB)

–1.6

–1.8

–2.0

12.5 13.0 13.5 14.0 14.5 15.0 15.5 16.0 16.5

10239-019

VDD/|VSS| (V)

TA = 25°C

= +10V

V

REFP

= –10V

V

REFN

AD8675 OUTPUT BUFFE R

10239-022

Figure 22. Midscale Error vs. Supply Voltage, ±10 V Span

TA = 25°C
V

= +10V

REFP

1.0

0.5

–0.5

–1.0

ZERO-SCALE ERROR (LSB)

–1.5

–2.0

= –10V

V

REFN

AD8675 OUTPUT BUF FER

0

12.5 13.0 13 .5 14.0 14 .5 15.0 15. 5 16.0 16. 5

VDD/|VSS| (V)

Figure 20. Zero-Scale Error vs. Supply Voltage, ±10 V Span

10239-020

Rev. B | Page 12 of 28

10

8

6

4

2

0

–2

–4

MIDSCALE ERRO R (LSB)

–6

–8

–10

7.5 8.5 9.5 10.5 11.5 12.5 13. 5 14. 5 15.5 16.5

TA = 25°C
V

REFP

V

REFN

AD8675 OUTPUT BUF FER

VDD/|VSS| (V)

= 5V

= 0V

Figure 23. Midscale Error vs. Supply Voltage, 5 V Span

10239-023

Data Sheet AD5790

2.0
TA = 25°C

= +10V

V

REFP

1.8

1.6

1.4

1.2

1.0

0.8

0.6

FULL-SCALE ERROR (LSB)

0.4

0.2

= –10V

V

REFN

AD8675 OUTPUT BUFFER

0

12.5 13.0

13.5 14.0 14. 5 15.0 15. 5 16.0 16.5

VDD/|VSS| (V)

Figure 24. Full-Scale Error vs. Supply Voltage, ±10 V Span

10239-024

6.0

5.8

5.6

5.4

5.2

5.0

4.8

GAIN ERROR ( LSB)

4.6

4.4

TA = 25°C

= 5V

V

REFP

4.2

4.0

= 0V

V

REFN

AD8675 OUTPUT BUFFER

7.5 8.5 9.5 10.5 11.5 12.5 13.5 14.5 15.5 16. 5

VDD/|VSS| (V)

Figure 27. Gain Error vs. Supply Voltage, 5 V Span

10239-027

8

TA = 25°C
V

= 5V

REFP

6

V

= 0V

REFN

AD8675 OUTPUT BUFFER

4

2

0

–2

–4

–6

FULL-SCAL E ERROR (LSB)

–8

–10

–12

7.5 8.5 9.5 10.5 11.5 12.5 13. 5 14. 5 15.5 16.5

VDD/|VSS| (V)

Figure 25. Full-Scale Error vs. Supply Voltage, 5 V Span

1.5

TA = 25°C
V

= +10V

REFP

V

= –10V

REFN

AD8675 OUTPUT BUFFER

1.0

0.5

0

GAIN ERROR (L SB)

–0.5

1.25

INL MAX

0.75

0.25

TA = 25°C
V

= +15V

DD

V

= –15V

SS

AD8675 OUTPUT BUFFER

–0.25

INL ERROR (LSB)

–0.75

INL MIN

–1.25

–1.75

5.05.56.06.57.07.58.08.59.09.510.0

/|V

REFN

| (V)

10239-028

V

10239-025

REFP

Figure 28. Integral Nonlinearity Error vs. Reference Voltage

1.15

0.95

0.75

TA = 25°C

0.55

V

= +15V

DD

V

= –15V

SS

AD8675 OUTPUT BUFFER

0.35

DNL ERROR (L SB)

0.15

–0.05

INL MAX

INL MIN

–1.0

12.5 13.0 13.5 14. 0 14.5 15.0 15.5 16.0 16.5

VDD/|VSS| (V)

Figure 26. Gain Error vs. Supply Voltage, ±10 V Span

10239-026

Rev. B | Page 13 of 28

–0.25

5.05.56.06.57.07.58.08.59.09.510.0

/|V

REFN

| (V)

V

REFP

Figure 29. Differential Nonlinearity Error vs. Reference Voltage

10239-029

AD5790 Data Sheet

–

–

TA = 25°C

–0.1

= +15V

V

DD

= –15V

V

SS

AD8675 OUTP UT BUFF ER

–0.3

–0.5

4.0
TA = 25°C
V

= +15V

DD

V

= –15V

SS

–4.5

AD8675 OUTPUT BUFFER

–5.0

–0.7

–0.9

–1.1

ZERO-S CALE ERRO R (LSB)

–1.3

–1.5

5.0 5.5 6.0 6. 5 7.0 7. 5 8. 0 8. 5 9. 0 9. 5 10.0

V

/|V

REFN

| (V)

REFP

Figure 30. Zero-Scale Error vs. Reference Voltage

1.0

TA = 25°C
V

= +15V

REFP

V

= –15V

REFN

AD8675 OUTPUT BUFFER

–1.5

–2.0

–2.5

MIDSCALE ERROR (LS B)

–3.0

–3.5

5.05.56.06.57.07.58.08.59.09.510.0

V

/|V

REFN

| (V)

REFP

Figure 31. Midscale Error vs. Reference Voltage

–5.5

–6.0

GAIN ERROR (LS B)

–6.5

–7.0

–7.5

5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0

V

/|V

10239-030

REFP

REFN

| (V)

10239-033

Figure 33. Gain Error vs. Reference Voltage

7.0

VDD = +15V
VSS = –15V

6.5

AD8675 OUTPUT BUF FER

6.0

5.5

5.0

4.5

4.0

FULL-SCAL E ERROR (LSB)

3.5

3.0

–40 –20 0 20 40

10239-031

TEMPERATURE (°C)

±10V SPAN
+10V SPAN
+5V SPAN

60 80 100

10239-034

Figure 34. Full-Scale Error vs. Temperature

6.5

6.0

5.5

5.0

4.5

FULL-SCAL E ERROR (LSB)

4.0

3.5

5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0

V

REFP

TA = 25°C

= +15V

V

DD

= –15V

V

SS

AD8675 OUTPUT BUF FER

/|V

| (V)

REFN

Figure 32. Full-Scale Error vs. Reference Voltage

10239-032

Rev. B | Page 14 of 28

3

VDD = +15V
V

= –15V

SS

AD8675 OUTPUT BUFFE R

2

1

0

–1

–2

MIDSCALE E RROR (LSB)

–3

–4

–5

–40–200 20406080100

TEMPERATURE (° C)

±10V SPAN
+10V SPAN
+5V SPAN

Figure 35. Midscale Error vs. Temperature

10239-035

Data Sheet AD5790

5

VDD = +15V
V

= –15V

SS

AD8675 OUTPUT BUFFE R

3

1

–1

–3

–5

–7

ZERO-SCAL E ERROR (L SB)

–9

–11

–40 –20 0 20 40 60

TEMPERATURE (°C)

±10V SPAN
+10V SPAN
+5V SPAN

80

Figure 36. Zero-Scale Error vs. Temperature

0

VDD = +15V

= –15V

V

SS

–2

AD8675 OUTPUT BUFFER

–4

–6

–8

–10

GAIN ERROR ( LSB)

–12

–14

–16

–40–200 20406080100

TEMPERATURE (°C)

±10V SPAN
+10V SPAN
+5V SPAN

Figure 37. Gain Error vs. Temperature

100

10239-036

10239-037

0.010

0.008

0.006

0.004

0.002

(mA)

0

SS

/I

DD

–0.002

I

–0.004

–0.006

–0.008

–0.010

–20 –15 –10 –5 0 5 10 15 20

I

SS

V

(V)

DD/VSS

I

DD

Figure 39. Power Supply Currents vs. Power Supply Voltages

6

4

2

0

(V)

–2

OUT

V

–4

–6

–8

–10

–1012345

TIME (µs)

Figure 40. Rising Full-Scale Voltage Step

10239-039

10239-040

900

= 25°C

T

A

800

700

600

500

(µA)

CC

400

IOI

300

200

100

0

01

2345 6

LOGIC INPUT VOLTAGE (V)

Figure 38. IOI

vs. Logic Input Voltage

CC

IOVCC = 5V, LOGIC VOLTAGE
INCREASING

= 5V, LOGIC VOLTAGE

IOV

CC

DECREASING

= 3V, LOGIC VOLTAGE

IOV

CC

INCREASING

= 3V, LOGIC VOLTAGE

IOV

CC

DECREASING

10239-038

Rev. B | Page 15 of 28

6

4

2

0

(V)

–2

OUT

V

–4

–6

–8

–10

–1012345

TIME (µs)

Figure 41. Falling Full-Scale Voltage Step

10239-041

AD5790 Data Sheet

10

9

8

7

6

(mV)

5

OUT

V

4

3

V

2

1

0

–1012345

TIME (µs)

= +10V

REFP

= –10V

V

REFN

RC LOW-PASS FILTER
UNITY GAI N MODE
ADA4898-1

Figure 42. 500 Code Step Settling Time

10239-042

6

V

= 5V

REFP

V

= 0V

REFN

UNITY GAIN MODE
ADA4898-1

5

RC LOW-PASS FILTER

4

3

2

OUTPUT GLI TCH (nV-sec)

1

0

65536

16384

114688

163840

212992

262144

311296

360448

409600

458752

507904

557056

CODE

Figure 45. 6 MSB Segment Glitch Energy for 5 V V

NEGATI VE
POSITIVE

606208

655360

704512

753664

802816

851968

901120

950272

999424

10239-045

REF

25

V

= +10V

REFP

V

= –10V

REFN

UNITY GAIN MODE
ADA4898-1

20

RC LOW-PASS FILTER

15

10

OUTPUT GLITCH (nV-sec)

5

0

16384

49152

81920

114688

147456

180224

212992

245760

278528

POSITIVE CODE
CHANGE

311296

344064

376832

409600

442368

475136

507904

CODE

540672

573440

606208

Figure 43. 6 MSB Segment Glitch Energy for ±10 V V

4.0

V

= 10V

REFP

V

= 0V

REFN

UNITY GAI N MODE

3.5

ADA4898-1
RC LOW-PASS FILTER

3.0

NEGATIVE
POSITIVE

2.5

2.0

1.5

OUTPUT G LITCH (nV-sec)

1.0

0.5

0

65536

16384

114688

163840

212992

262144

311296

360448

409600

458752

507904

557056

606208

CODE

Figure 44. 6 MSB Segment Glitch Energy for 10 V V

NEGATIVE CO DE
CHANGE

638976

671744

704512

737280

770048

655360

704512

753664

NEGATIVE
POSITIVE

802816

835584

868352

901120

802816

851968

933888

REF

901120

REF

966656

999424

950272

999424

1032192

55

±10V SPAN
+10V SPAN
+5V SPAN

45

35

25

15

5

OUTPUT GLITCH (mV)

–5

–15

–25

1012

TIME (µs)

10239-043

V

= +10V

REFP

= –10V

V

REFN

RC LOW-PASS FILTER
UNITY GAI N MODE
ADA4898-1

3

10239-047

Figure 46. Midscale Peak-to-Peak Glitch for ±10 V

800

TA = 25°C
V

= +15V

DD

V

= –15V

600

SS

V

= +10V

REFP

V

= –10V

REFN

400

200

0

–200

OUTPUT VOLTAGE (nV)

–400

–600

012345678 910

10239-044

MIDSCAL E CODE LOADE D
OUTPUT UNBUFF ERED
AD8676 REFERENCE BUFF ERS

TIME (Seconds)

10239-047

Figure 47. Voltage Output Noise, 0.1 Hz to 10 Hz Bandwidth

Rev. B | Page 16 of 28

Data Sheet AD5790

T

√

100

Hz)

10

NSD (nV/

1

0.1 1 10 100 1k 10k

FREQUENC Y (Hz)

VDD = +15V
V

SS

V

REFP

V

REFN

Figure 48. Noise Spectral Density vs. Frequency

= –15V

= +10V
= –10V

10239-056

200

180

160

140

120

AGE (mV)

100

80

60

OUTPUT VOL

40

20

0

–20

0123456

TIME (µs)

VDD = +15V
V

= –15V

SS

V

= +10V

REFP

V

= –10V

REFN

UNITY GAIN
ADA4898-1

Figure 49. Glitch Impulse on Removal of Output Clamp

10239-048

Rev. B | Page 17 of 28

AD5790 Data Sheet

TERMINOLOGY

Relative Accuracy

Relative accuracy, or integral nonlinearity (INL), is a measure of
the maximum deviation, in LSB, from a straight line passing
through the endpoints of the DAC transfer function. A typical
INL error vs. code plot is shown in Figure 6.

Differential Nonlinearity (DNL)

Differential nonlinearity 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. A
typical DNL error vs. code plot is shown in Figure 10.

Long-Term Linearity Error Stability

Linearity error long-term stability is a measure of the stability of
the linearity of the DAC over a long period of time. It is speci­fied in LSB for a time period of 500 hours and 1000 hours at an
elevated ambient temperature.

Zero-Scale Error

Zero-scale error is a measure of the output error when zero-scale
code (0x00000) is loaded to the DAC register. Ideally, the output
voltage should be V

. Zero-scale error is expressed in LSBs.

REFN

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. It is
expressed in ppm FSR/°C.

Full-Scale Error

Full-scale error is a measure of the output error when full-scale
code (0x3FFFF) is loaded to the DAC register. Ideally, the
output voltage should be V

− 1 LSB. Full-scale error is

REFP

expressed in LSBs.

Full-Scale Error Temperature Coefficient

Full-scale error temperature coefficient is a measure of the
change in full-scale error with a change in temperature. It is
expressed in ppm FSR/°C.

Gain Error

Gain error is a measure of the span error of the DAC. It is the
deviation in slope of the DAC transfer characteristic from the
ideal, expressed in ppm of the full-scale range.

Gain Error Temperature Coefficient

Gain error temperature coefficient is a measure of the change
in gain error with a change in temperature. It is expressed in
ppm FSR/°C.

Midscale Error

Midscale error is a measure of the output error when midscale
code (0x20000) is loaded to the DAC register. Ideally, the output
voltage should be (V

REFP

− V

REFN

)/2 + V

. Midscale error is

REFN

expressed in LSBs.

Output Voltage Settling Time

Output voltage settling time is the amount of time it takes for
the output voltage to settle to a specified level for a specified
change in voltage. For fast settling applications, a high speed
buffer amplifier is required to buffer the load from the 3.4 kΩ
output impedance of the AD5790, in which case, it is the
amplifier that determines the settling time.

Digital-to-Analog Glitch Impulse

Digital-to-analog glitch impulse is the impulse injected into the
analog output when the input code in the DAC register changes
state. It is specified as the area of the glitch in nV-s and is
measured when the digital input code is changed by 1 LSB at
the major carry transition. See Figure 49.

Output Enabled Glitch Impulse

Output enabled glitch impulse is the impulse injected into the
analog output when the clamp to ground on the DAC output is
removed. It is specified as the area of the glitch in nV-sec (see
Figure 49).

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, that is, from all 0s to all 1s, and vice versa.

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)

Total harmonic distortion is the ratio of the rms sum of the
harmonics of the DAC output to the fundamental value. Only
the second to fifth harmonics are included.

DC Power Supply Rejection Ratio

DC power supply rejection ratio is a measure of the rejection of
the output voltage to dc changes in the power supplies applied
to the DAC. It is measured for a given dc change in power
supply voltage and is expressed in μV/V.

AC Power Supply Rejection Ratio (AC PSRR)

AC power supply rejection ratio is a measure of the rejection of
the output voltage to ac changes in the power supplies applied
to the DAC. It is measured for a given amplitude and frequency
change in power supply voltage and is expressed in decibels.

Rev. B | Page 18 of 28

Data Sheet AD5790

V

THEORY OF OPERATION

The AD5790 is a high accuracy, fast settling, single, 20-bit,
serial input, voltage-output DAC. It operates from a V
voltage of 7 V to 16.5 V and a V

supply of −16.5 V to -2.5 V.

SS

Data is written to the AD5790 in a 24-bit word format via a 3-wire
serial interface. The AD5790 incorporates a power-on reset
circuit that ensures the DAC output powers up to 0 V with the
V

pin clamped to AGND through a ~6 kΩ internal resistor.

OUT

DAC ARCHITECTURE

The architecture of the AD5790 consists of two matched DAC
sections. A simplified circuit diagram is shown in Figure 50.
The six MSBs of the 20-bit data-word are decoded to drive
63 switches, E0 to E62. Each of these switches connects one of
63 matched resistors to either the buffered V

voltage. The remaining 14 bits of the data-word drive

V

REFN

Switches S0 to S13 of a 14-bit voltage mode R-2R ladder
network.

or buffered

REFP

supply

DD

R

V

REFP

REFN

RR

.....................

2R

2R

.....................

S1

S0

14-BIT R-2R LADDER

Figure 50. DAC Ladder Structure

2R

2R

E62

S13

SIX MSBs DECODED INTO

63 EQUAL SEG MENTS

2R

E61

..........

.........

V

OUT

2R

E0

SERIAL INTERFACE

The AD5790 has a 3-wire serial interface (
SDIN) that is compatible with SPI, QSPI, and MICROWIRE

interface standards, as well as most DSPs (see for a
timing diagram).

Input Shift Register

The input shift register is 24 bits wide. Data is loaded into the
device MSB first as a 24-bit word under the control of a serial
clock input, SCLK, which can operate at up to 35 MHz. The

Table 6

Figure 2

W

bit, three address bits and

input register consists of a R/
20 data bits as shown in . The timing diagram for this
operation is shown in .

SYNC

Figure 2

, SCLK, and

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Table 6. Input Shift Register Format

MSB LSB
DB23 DB22 DB21 DB20 DB19 to DB0

R/W

Register address Register data

Table 7. Decoding the Input Shift Register

R/W

Register Address Description

X1 0 0 0 No operation (NOP). Used in readback operations.
0 0 0 1 Write to the DAC register.
0 0 1 0
0 0 1 1
0 1 0 0
1 0 0 1
1 0 1 0

Write to the control register.
Write to the clearcode register.
Write to the software control register.
Read from the DAC register.
Read from the control register.

1 0 1 1 Read from the clearcode register.

1

X is don’t care.

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AD5790 Data Sheet

STANDALONE OPERATION

The serial interface works with both a continuous and noncon­tinuous serial clock. A continuous SCLK source can be used

SYNC

only if
In gated clock mode, a burst clock containing the exact number

of clock cycles must be used, and
after the final clock to latch the data. The first falling edge of
SYNC

be applied to SCLK before
SYNC
data written is invalid. If more than 24 falling SCLK edges are
applied before
invalid.

The input shift register is updated on the rising edge of
For another serial transfer to take place,
low again. After the end of the serial data transfer, data is

automatically transferred from the input shift register to the
addressed register. When the write cycle is complete, the output
can be updated by taking

Daisy-Chain Operation

For systems that contain several devices, the SDO pin can be
used to daisy chain several devices together. Daisy-chain mode
can be useful in system diagnostics and in reducing the number
of serial interface lines. The first falling edge of
write cycle. SCLK is continuously applied to the input shift
register when
applied, the data ripples out of the shift register and appears on
the SDO line. This data is clocked out on the rising edge of
SCLK and is valid on the falling edge. By connecting the SDO
of the first device to the SDIN input of the next device in the
chain, a multidevice interface is constructed. Each device in the
system requires 24 clock pulses. Therefore, the total number of
clock cycles must equal 24 × N, where N is the total number of

AD5790

devices is complete,
data in each device in the daisy chain and prevents any further
data from being clocked into the input shift register. The serial
clock can be a continuous or a gated clock.

A continuous SCLK source can be used only if
low for the correct number of clock cycles. In gated clock mode,
a burst clock containing the exact number of clock cycles must
be used, and
latch the data.

In any one daisy-chain sequence, do not mix writes to the DAC
register with writes to any of the other registers. All writes to the
daisy-chained parts must be either writes to the DAC registers
or writes to the control, clearcode, or software control register.

is held low for the correct number of clock cycles.

SYNC

must be taken high

starts the write cycle. Exactly 24 falling clock edges must

SYNC

is brought high again. If

is brought high before the 24th falling SCLK edge, the

SYNC

is brought high, the input data is also

SYNC

SYNC

must be brought

LDAC

low while

SYNC

is low. If more than 24 clock pulses are

SYNC

is high.

SYNC

starts the

devices in the chain. When the serial transfer to all

SYNC

is taken high. This latches the input

SYNC

is held

SYNC

must be taken high after the final clock to

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.

CONTROLL ER

DATA OUT

SERIAL CLOCK

CONTROL O UT

DATA IN

*ADDITIONAL PINS OMITTED FOR CLARITY.

Figure 51. Daisy-Chain Block Diagram

Readback

The contents of all the on-chip registers can be read back via
the SDO pin. Tabl e 7 outlines how the registers are decoded.
After a register has been addressed for a read, the next 24 clock
cycles clock the data out on the SDO pin. The clocks must be
applied while

SYNC

is low. When
SDO pin is placed in tristate. For a read of a single register, the
NOP function can be used to clock out the data. Alternatively,
if more than one register is to be read, the data of the first
register to be addressed can be clocked out at the same time
the second register to be read is being addressed. The SDO pin
must be enabled to complete a readback operation. The SDO
pin is enabled by default.

HARDWARE CONTROL PINS

Load DAC Function (

After data has been transferred into the input register of the
DAC, there are two ways to update the DAC register and DAC
output. Depending on the status of both
of two update modes is selected: synchronous DAC update or
asynchronous DAC update.

Synchronous DAC Update

In this mode,

LDAC

the input shift register. The DAC output is updated on the rising

SYNC

edge of

.

LDAC

)

is held low while data is being clocked into

AD5790*

SDIN

SCLK

SYNC

SDO

SDIN

AD5790*

SCLK

SYNC

SDO

SDIN

AD5790*

SCLK

SYNC

SDO

SYNC

is returned high, the

SYNC

and

LDAC

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Data Sheet AD5790

(

−

Asynchronous DAC Update

In this mode,

LDAC

is held high while data is being clocked
into the input shift register. The DAC output is asynchronously
updated by taking

LDAC

low after

The update now occurs on the falling edge of

Reset Function (

RESET

)

SYNC

has been taken high.

LDAC

.

The AD5790 can be reset to its power-on state by two means:

RESET

either by asserting the
control function (see ). If the Ta ble 13
hardwire it to IOV

.

CC

pin or by using the software reset

RESET

pin is not used,

Asynchronous Clear Function (CLR)

CLR

The

pin is an active low clear that allows the output to
be cleared to a user defined value. The 20-bit clear code value
is programmed to the clearcode register (see ). It is
necessary to maintain

CLR

low for a minimum amount of time
to complete the operation (see ).When the Figure 2
is returned high the output remains at the clear value (if

Table 12

CLR

signal

LDAC

output cannot be updated with a new value while the
low. A clear operation can also be performed by setting the CLR
bit in the software control register (see ). Table 1 3

ON-CHIP REGISTERS

DAC Register

Table 9 outlines how data is written to and read from the DAC
register.

The following equation describes the ideal transfer function of
the DAC:

)

DVV

×

V +

=

OUT

REFNREFP

20

2

where:

is the negative voltage applied at the V

V

REFN

V

is the positive voltage applied at the V

REFP

D is the 20-bit code programmed to the DAC.

V

REFN

REFN

REFP

is high) until a new value is loaded to the DAC register. The

Table 8. Hardware Control Pins Truth Table

LDAC CLR

X1 XX1 0 The AD5790 is in reset mode. The device cannot be programmed.
X1 XX1
0 0 1
0 1 1
1 0 1

1
0
1
0

1

X is don’t care.

1 1
0 1
1 1
0 1

RESET

Functio n

1 The DAC register is loaded with the clearcode register value and the output is set accordingly.
1
1 The output remains at the clearcode register value.
1 The output is set according to the DAC register value.

The AD5790 is returned to its power-on state. All registers are set to their default values.
The DAC register is loaded with the clearcode register value and the output is set accordingly.
The output is set according to the DAC register value.
The DAC register is loaded with the clearcode register value and the output is set accordingly.
The output is set according to the DAC register value.
The output remains at the clearcode register value.
The output remains set according to the DAC register value.
The output remains at the clearcode register value.

The DAC register is loaded with the clearcode register value and the output is set accordingly.

Table 9. DAC Register

MSB LSB
DB23 DB22 DB21 DB20 DB19 to DB0

R/W
R/W

0 0 1 20 bits of data

Register address DAC register data

CLR

input pin.

input pin.

pin is

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AD5790 Data Sheet

Control Register

The control register controls the mode of operation of the

AD5790.

Table 10. Control Register

MSB LSB
DB23 DB22 DB21 DB20 DB19 to DB11 DB10 DB9 DB8 DB7 DB6 DB5 DB4 DB3 DB2 DB1 DB0

R/W
R/W

Register address Control register data

0 1 0 Reserved Reserved 0000 SDODIS BIN/2sC DACTRI OPGND RBUF Reserved

Table 11. Control Register Functions

Bit Name Description

Reserved These bits are reserved and should be programmed to zero.
RBUF

Output amplifier configuration control.
0: the internal amplifier, A1, is powered up and Resistors R

allows an external amplifier to be connected in a gain of two configuration. See the AD5790 Features section for further
details.

1: (default) the internal amplifier, A1, is powered down and Resistors R
so that the resistance between the R

and INV pins is 3.4 kΩ, equal to the resistance of the DAC. This allows the RFB and INV

FB

pins to be used for input bias current compensation for an external unity-gain amplifier. See the AD5790 Features section

for further details.
OPGND Output ground clamp control.
0: the DAC output clamp to ground is removed and the DAC is placed in normal mode.

1: (default) the DAC output is clamped to ground through a ~6 kΩ resistance, and the DAC is placed in tristate mode.

Resetting the part puts the DAC in OPGND mode, where the output ground clamp is enabled and the DAC is tristated.

Setting the OPGND bit to 1 in the control register overrules any write to the DACTRI bit.
DACTRI DAC tristate control.
0: the DAC is in normal operating mode.
1: (default) DAC is in tristate mode.
BIN/2sC DAC register coding selection.
0: (default) the DAC register uses twos complement coding.
1: the DAC register uses offset binary coding.
SDODIS SDO pin enable/disable control.
0: (default) the SDO pin is enabled.
1: the SDO pin is disabled (tristate).
R/W

Read/write select bit.
0: AD5790 is addressed for a write operation.

1: AD5790 is addressed for a read operation.

Clearcode Register

The clearcode register sets the value to which the DAC output is
set when the

pin or CLR bit in the software control register

CLR

is asserted. The output value depends on the DAC coding that is
being used, either binary or twos complement. The default
register value is 0.

and R1 are connected in series, as shown in Figure 54. This

FB

and R1 are connected in parallel, as shown in Figure 53,

FB

Table 12. Clearcode Register

MSB LSB
DB23 DB22 DB21 DB20 DB19 to DB0

R/W
R/W

0 1 1 20 bits of data

Register address Clearcode register data

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Data Sheet AD5790

Software Control Register

This is a write only register in which writing a 1 to a particular bit has the same effect as pulsing the corresponding pin low.

Table 13. Software Control Register

MSB LSB
DB23 DB22 DB21 DB20 DB19 to DB3 DB2 DB1 DB0

R/W
0 1 0 0 Reserved Reset CLR1 LDAC2

1

The CLR function has no effect when the

2

The LDAC function has no effect when the

Table 14. Software Control Register Functions

Bit Name Description

LDAC Setting this bit to 1 updates the DAC register and consequently the DAC output.
CLR

Setting this bit to 1 sets the DAC register to a user defined value (see Table 12) and updates the DAC output. The output
value depends on the DAC register coding that is being used, either binary or twos complement.

Reset Setting this bit to 1 returns the AD5790 to its power-on state.

Register address Software control register data

LDAC

pin is low.

CLR

pin is low.

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AD5790 Data Sheet

V

V

AD5790 FEATURES

POWER-ON TO 0 V

The AD5790 contains a power-on reset circuit that, as well as
resetting all registers to their default values, controls the output
voltage during power-up. Upon power-on, the DAC is placed in
tristate (its reference inputs are disconnected), and its output is
clamped to AGND through a ~6 kΩ resistor. The DAC remains
in this state until programmed otherwise via the control register.
This is a useful feature in applications where it is important to
know the state of the DAC output while it is in the process of
powering up.

CONFIGURING THE AD5790

After power-on, the AD5790 must be configured to put it into
normal operating mode before programming the output. To do
this, the control register must be programmed. The DAC is
removed from tristate by clearing the DACTRI bit, and the
output clamp is removed by clearing the OPGND bit. At this
point, the output goes to V

, unless an alternative value is

REFN

first programmed to the DAC register.

DAC OUTPUT STATE

The DAC output can be placed in one of three states, controlled
by the DACTRI and OPGND bits of the control register, as
shown in Tabl e 15 .

Table 15. Output State Truth Table

DACTRI OPGND Output State

0 0 Normal operating mode
0 1 Output is clamped via ~6 kΩ to AGND
1 0 Output is in tristate
1 1 Output is clamped via ~6 kΩ to AGND

OUTPUT AMPLIFIER CONFIGURATION

There are a number of different ways that an output amplifier
can be connected to the AD5790, depending on the voltage
references applied and the desired output voltage span.

Unity-Gain Configuration

Figure 52 shows an output amplifier configured for unity gain.
In this configuration, the output spans from V

REFP

REFN

to V

REFP

.

A second unity-gain configuration for the output amplifier is
one that removes an offset from the input bias currents of the
amplifier. It does this by inserting a resistance in the feedback
path of the amplifier that is equal to the output resistance of the
DAC. The DAC output resistance is 3.4 kΩ. By connecting R1
and R

in parallel, a resistance equal to the DAC resistance is

FB

available on chip. Because the resistors are all on one piece of
silicon, they are temperature coefficient matched. To enable this
mode of operation the RBUF bit of the control register must be
set to Logic 1. Figure 53 shows how the output amplifier is
connected to the AD5790. In this configuration, the output
amplifier is in unity gain and the output spans from V
V

. This unity-gain configuration allows a capacitor to be placed

REFP

REFN

to

in the amplifier feedback path to improve dynamic performance.

REFP

R

FB

R

R1

6.8kΩ

FB

V

OUT

20-BIT

DAC

6.8kΩ

AD5790

V

= 0V

REFN

Figure 53. Output Amplifier in Unity Gain with Amplifier Input Bias Current

Compensation

INV

10pF

AD8675
ADA4898-1
ADA4004-1

V

OUT

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20-BIT

DAC

A1

6.8kΩ 6.8kΩ

R1 R

R

FB

FB

INV

V

OUT

AD8675
ADA4898-1
ADA4004-1

V

OUT

AD5790

V

REFN

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Figure 52. Output Amplifier in Unity-Gain Configuration

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Data Sheet AD5790

V

Gain of Two Configuration (×2 Gain Mode)

Figure 54 shows an output amplifier configured for a gain of
two. The gain is set by the internal matched 6.8 kΩ resistors,
which are exactly twice the DAC resistance, having the effect of
removing an offset from the input bias current of the external
amplifier. In this configuration, the output spans from 2 ×
V

− V

REFN

REFP

to V

. This configuration is used to generate a

REFP

bipolar output span from a single ended reference input with
V

= 0 V. For this mode of operation, the RBUF bit of the

REFN

control register must be cleared to Logic 0.

REFP

20-BIT

DAC

A1

6.8kΩ 6.8kΩ

R1 R

R

FB

INV

10pF

AD8675
ADA4898-1
ADA4004-1

FB

V

OUT

AD5790

V

REFN

Figure 54. Output Amplifier in Gain of Two Configuration

V

OUT

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AD5790 Data Sheet

APPLICATIONS INFORMATION

TYPICAL OPERATING CIRCUIT

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Figure 55. Typical Operating Circuit

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Data Sheet AD5790

Figure 55 shows a typical operating circuit for the AD5790
using an AD8675 as an output buffer. Because the output
impedance of the AD5790 is 3.4 kΩ, an output buffer is
required for driving low resistive, high capacitive loads.

EVALUATION BOARD

An evaluation board is available for the AD5790 to aid
designers in evaluating the high performance of the part
with minimum effort. The AD5790 evaluation kit includes
a populated and tested AD5790 printed circuit board (PCB).

The evaluation board interfaces to the USB port of a PC. Soft­ware is available with the evaluation board to allow the user to
easily program the AD5790. The software runs on any PC that
has Microsoft® Windows® XP (SP2), or Vista (32-bit or 64-bit),
or Windows 7 installed. The AD5790 user guide, UG-342, is
available, which gives full details on the operation of the
evaluation board.

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AD5790 Data Sheet

OUTLINE DIMENSIONS

PIN 1

INDICATOR

4.00 BSC

5.00 BSC

0.50

BSC

2.75

2.65

2.50

20

19

EXPOSED

PAD

24

1

PIN 1
INDICATOR

(Chamfer 0.225)

3.75

3.65

3.50

SEATING

PLANE

1.00

0.90

0.80

13

12

BOTTOM VIEWTOP VIEW

FOR PROPER CONNECTION OF
THE EXPOSED PAD, REFER TO
THE PIN CONFIGURATION AND
FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
SECTION OF THIS DATA SHEET.

0.30

0.25

0.20

0.05 MAX

0.02 NOM

0.20 REF

0.50

0.40

0.30

COPLANARITY

0.08

Figure 56. 24-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package [LFCSP_VQ]

7

8

122409-B

4 mm × 5 mm Body, Very Thin Quad

(CP-24-5)

Dimensions shown in millimeters

ORDERING GUIDE

Model1 Temperature Range INL Package Description Package Option

AD5790BCPZ −40°C to +125°C ±4 LSB 24-Lead LFCSP_VQ CP-24-5
AD5790BCPZ-RL7 −40°C to +125°C ±4 LSB 24-Lead LFCSP_VQ CP-24-5
EVAL-AD5790SDZ

1

Z = RoHS Compliant Part.

Evaluation Board

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