The MCP4802/4812/4822 devices are dual 8-bit, 10-bit
and 12-bit buffered voltage output Digital-to-Analog
Converters (DACs), respectively. The devices operate
from a single 2.7V to 5.5V supply with SPI compatible
Serial Peripheral Interface.
The devices have a high precision internal voltage
reference (V
full-scale range of the device to be 2.048V or 4.096V by
setting the Gain Selection Option bit (gain of 1 of 2).
Each DAC channel can be operated in Active or
Shutdown mode individually by setting the Configuration
register bits. In Shutdown mode, most of the internal
circuits in the shutdown channel are turned off for power
savings and the output amplifier is configured to present
a known high resistance output load (500 k typical.
The devices include double-buffered registers,
allowing synchronous updates of two DAC outputs
using the LDAC
Power-on Reset (POR) circuit to ensure reliable powerup.
The devices utilize a r esistive string arc hitecture , with
its inherent advantages of low DNL error, low ratio
metric temperature coefficient and fast settling time.
These devices are specified over the extended
temperature range (+125°C).
The devices provide high accuracy and low noise
performance for consumer and industrial applications
where calibration or compensation of signals (such as
temperature, pressure and humidity) are required.
The MCP4802/4812/4822 devices are available in the
PDIP, SOIC and MSOP packages.
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MCP4802/4812/4822
1.0ELECTRICAL
CHARACTERISTICS
† Notice: Stresses above those listed under “Maximum
Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device.
This is a stress rating only and functional operation of
the device at tho se or any oth er conditions ab ove those
indicated in the operational listings of this specification
is not implied. Exposure to maximum rating conditions
for extended periods may affect device reliability.
Current at Input Pins .........................................±2 mA
Current at Supply Pins ....................................±50 mA
Current at Output Pins ....................................±25 mA
Storage temperature ..........................-65°C to +150°C
Ambient temp. with power applied.....-55°C to +125°C
ESD protection on all pins 4 kV (HBM), 400V (MM)
Maximum Junction Temperature (T
Specified Temperature RangeT
Operating Temperature RangeT
Storage Temperature RangeT
Thermal Package Resistances
Thermal Resistance, 8L-MSOP
Thermal Resistance, 8L-PDIP
Thermal Resistance, 8L-SOICNote 1:The MCP4802/4812/4822 devices operate over this extended temperature range, but with reduced
performance. Operation in this range must not cause T
of +150°C.
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MCP4802/4812/4822
-0.3
-0.2
-0.1
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
01024204830724096
Code (Decimal)
DNL (L SB)
-0.2
-0.1
0
0.1
0.2
01024204830724096
Code (Decimal)
DNL (LSB)
125C 85C25C
0.075
0.0752
0.0754
0.0756
0.0758
0.076
0.0762
0.0764
0.0766
-40-200 20406080100120
Ambient Temperature (ºC)
Absolute DNL (LSB)
-5
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
1
2
3
4
5
01024204830724096
Code (Decimal)
INL (LSB)
125C8525
Ambient Temperat ure
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
-40 -20020406080 100 120
Ambient Temperature (ºC)
Absolute IN L (LS B)
-6
-4
-2
0
2
01024204830724096
Code (Decimal )
INL (LSB)
2.0TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CURVES
Note:The graphs and table s prov ided following this note are a st a tis tic al s umm ary based on a limited number of
samples and are provided for informational purposes only. The performance characteristics listed herein
are not tested or guaranteed. In some graphs or tables, the data presented may be outside the specified
operating range (e.g., outside specified power supply range) and therefore outside the warranted range.
Note: Unless otherwise in dic ate d, TA = +25°C, VDD = 5V, VSS = 0V, V
FIGURE 2-1:DNL vs. Code (MCP4822).
FIGURE 2-4:INL vs. Code and
Temperature (MCP4822).
= 2.048V, Gain = 2x, RL = 5 k, CL = 100 pF.
REF
FIGURE 2-2:DNL vs. Code and
Temperature (MCP4822).
FIGURE 2-3:Absolute DNL vs.
Temperature (MCP4822).
Synchronization Input. This pin is used to transfer DAC settings
(Input Registers) to the output registers (V
OUTB
SS
OUTA
DACB Output
Ground reference point for all circuitry on the device
DACA Output
OUT
)
3.1Supply Volt age Pins (V
DD, VSS
)
VDD is the po siti ve sup ply v oltage input pin. The i nput
supply voltage is relative to V
2.7V to 5.5V. The power supply at the V
and can range from
SS
pin should
DD
be as clean as possible for a good DAC performance.
It is recommended to use an appropriate bypass
capacitor of about 0.1 µF (ceramic) to ground. An
additional 10 µF capacitor (tantalum) in parallel is also
recommended to further attenuate high-frequency
noise present in application boards.
is the analog ground pin and the current return path
V
SS
of the device. The user must connect the V
pin to a
SS
ground plane through a low-impedance connection. If
an analog ground path is available in the application
Printed Circuit Board (PCB), it is highly recommended
that the VSS pin be tied to the analog ground path or
isolated within an analog ground plane of the circuit
board.
3.2Chip Select (CS)
CS is the Chip Select input pin, which requires an
active-low to enable serial clock and data functions.
3.3Serial Clock Input (SCK)
3.4Serial Data Input (SDI)
SDI is the SPI compatible serial data input pin.
3.5Latch DAC Input (LDAC)
LDAC (latch DAC sync hro ni z at i on i npu t ) pi n is us ed to
transfer the input latch registers to their corresponding
DAC registers (output latches, V
low, both V
OUTA
and V
are updated at the same
OUTB
time with t heir input regi ster c onten ts. This pin can be
tied to low (VSS) if the V
rising edge of the CS
OUT
pin. This pin can be driven by an
external control device such as an MCU I/O pin.
3.6Analog Outputs (V
V
is the DAC A output pin, and V
OUTA
B output pin. Each output has its own output amplifier.
The full-scale range of the DAC output is from
to G* V
V
SS
(1x or 2x). The DAC analog output cannot go higher
than the supply voltag e (V