This user's guide describes the characteristics, operation, and use of the DAC8562EVM. The evaluation
model (EVM) is an evaluation board for the DAC7562 and DAC8562. The DAC7562 and DAC8562 are
low-power, voltage-output, 12- or 16-bit digital-to-analog converters (DACs). These converters are
controlled through a serial peripheral interface (SPI) that can operate at clock rates of up to 50MHz.
Additionally, these DACs include a 2.5V internal reference voltage (disabled by default), giving a full-scale
output range of 5V when placed in a gain of two configuration. The EVM allows evaluation of all aspects of
the device and allows user control over every pin on the DAC7562/DAC8562. Complete circuit
descriptions, schematic diagrams, and bills of material are included in this document.
The following related documents are available for download through the Texas Instruments web site at
http://www.ti.com.
EVM-Related Device Data Sheets
DeviceLiterature Number
DAC7562SLAS719A
DAC8562SLAS719A
REF5025SBOS410D
OPA379SBOS347D
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This manual covers the operation of the DAC8562EVM. For simplicity, the DAC7562 and DAC8562 are
referred to as DACx562 throughout this document; unless otherwise noted, the information applies to
either DAC device. Additionally, the abbreviation EVM and the term evaluation module are synonymous
with the DAC8562EVM.
1.2Introduction
The DACx562 series of devices are 10-pin, 12-, 14-, or 16-bit, low-power, two-channel digital-to-analog
converters (DACs) that operates from a single 2.7V to 5.5V supply. These DACs include a 2.5V internal
reference voltage (disabled by default), giving a full-scale output range of 5V when placed in a gain of two
configuration. The EVM is designed to highlight both the features of the small,10-pin QFN package that
the DACx562 is available in, and the performance of either the 12-bit or 16-bit DAC. Digital communication
is controlled through a three-wire SPI protocol allowing for speeds up to 50MHz.
The DAC8562EVM is designed to give the user access to all pins on the DACx562. The evaluation
module allows the user to control the DAC logic using onboard jumpers, or digitally through the J2 header.
By default, the evaluation module is configured to be used with an onboard 2.5V external reference, but
can be easily modified to use the DAC internal reference by changing a jumper setting and enabling the
internal reference using software.
The DAC8562EVM is an evaluation module built to the TI Modular EVM System specification. It can be
connected to any modular EVM system interface card. The DAC8562EVM does not have an onboard
microprocessor and cannot run software by itself. To connect it to a computer, some type of interface is
required.
EVM Overview
2Analog Interface
For maximum flexibility, the DAC8562EVM can interface to multiple analog sources. Samtec part numbers
SSW-110-22-F-D-VS-K and TSM-110-01-T-DV-P provide a 10-pin, dual-row, header at J1. This header
provides access to the analog input and output pins of the DACx562. Consult Samtec at
http://www.samtec.com or call 1-800-SAMTEC-9 for a variety of mating connector options. Table 1
The analog interface is populated on both the top and the bottom sides of the evaluation board. All of the
output pins of the DACx562 are routed directly to the J1 connector.
The GND pins of the DACx562 are connected directly to the ground of the evaluation board.
The DAC8562EVM is designed to allow the user to choose from using the DACx562 internal reference,
the onboard 2.5V REF5025, or a user-supplied external reference source for the DAC. Depending on how
the DACx562 is configured, pin J1.20 is either an input or an output. If the DACx562 internal reference is
used, then J1.20 is the output of the V
than the onboard REF5025, J1.20 is used to provide the external reference voltage.
Additionally, the evaluation board contains an OPA379 in a buffer configuration to condition the internal
reference if the user would like to use the signal to drive another component. The buffered signal is routed
to pin J1.15.
If the DACx562 bipolar circuit is installed on the EVM, the output of the installed operational amplifier is
routed to pin J1.10 on the J1 connector.
3Digital Interface
3.1Serial Peripheral Interface
Samtec part numbers SSW-110-22-F-D-VS-K and TSM-110-01-T-DV-P provide a 10-pin, dual-row,
header/socket combination at J2. This header/socket provides access to the digital control data pins from
both J2A (top side) and J2B (bottom side) of the connector. Consult Samtec at http://www.samtec.com or
call 1-800-SAMTEC-9 for a variety of mating connector options. Table 2 describes the serial interface
pins.
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pin on the DAC. If an external reference is used, other
Table 2. J2.3: Serial Interface Pins
Pin No.Signal NameI/O TypePull-UpFunction
J2.1SYNC0InNoneDACx562 SYNC signal. Jumper
J2.3SCLKInNoneDACx562 SCLK signal
J2.5SCLKInNoneDACx562 SCLK signal
J2.7SYNC1InNoneDACx562 SYNC signal. Jumper
J2.9SYNC2InNoneDACx562 SYNC signal. Jumper
J2.11SDIInNoneDACx562 DIN signal
J2.15LDAC1InHighDACx562 LDAC signal. Jumper
J2.17LDAC2InHighDACx562 LDAC signal. Jumper
J2.19CLRInHighDACx562 CLR signal.
J2.2Unused———
J2.6 to J2.8 (even)Unused———
J2.12 to J2.16 (even)Unused———
J2.20Unused———
J2.4, J2.10, J2.18GNDIn/OutNoneGround
JP5 determines SYNC pin
JP5 determines SYNC pin
JP5 determines SYNC pin
JP6 determines LDAC control pin
JP6 determines LDAC control pin
The DACx562 is controlled through a serial peripheral interface using the pins available on the J2 header.
The four SPI signals are connected to the DAC I/O signals through 33Ω series resistors. The SYNC signal
can be routed to one of three pins on the J2 header: J2.1, or J2.7 and J2.9. The SCLK signal is routed to
both J2.3 and J2.5. The DIN signal is routed to the J2.11 pin on the J2 header.
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There are two static I/O pins, LDAC and CLR, from the DACx562 that are routed to the J2 header. Both of
signals have weak pull-up resistors to the AVDD power-supply voltage. Either of these signals can be
pulled down using hardware jumpers or applying signals to the J2 header. Note that these signals are
edge-triggered.
The CLR pin is routed to pin J2.19. The LDAC pin is routed to either J2.15 or J2.17, selectable using the
JP6 onboard jumper. Updating the DACx562 output can be completed in one of three different ways. The
LDAC pin can be held low, and the output then update immediately following the last SCLK of the data
word. Alternatively, the LDAC can be held high, the DAC input register can be written to, and the output
then updates once the LDAC signal is brought low. A third technique is to overwrite the LDAC pin using
either register settings or DACx562 commands. See the product data sheet for more information.
4Power Supplies
J3 is the power-supply input connector. Table 3 lists the configuration details for J3. The voltage inputs to
the DAC can be applied directly to the device. The DACx562 requires only one power supply to operate.
Pin No.Pin NameFunctionRequired
J3.1+VA+VA analog supplyOptional
J3.2–VA–VA analog supplyOptional
J3.3+5VA+5V analog supplyYes
J3.4–5VA-5V analog supplyNo
J3.5DGNDDigital ground inputYes
J3.6AGNDAnalog ground inputYes
J3.7+1.8VD1.8V digital supplyNo
J3.8+3.3VD3.3V digital supplyNo
J3.9VD1Not usedNo
J3.10+5VD+5VNo
Power Supplies
Table 3. J3 Configuration: Power-Supply Input
The digital and analog ground inputs are short-circuited internally through a ground plane.
The DAC8562EVM is designed to operate from a single +5V power supply (J3.3). This supply powers the
DACx562 itself, and the onboard REF5025 reference voltage source.
The DACx562 can be powered from a wide range of voltages from +2.7V to +5.5V. The onboard REF5025
is powered from the +5VA supply on the J3 header. Jumper JP4 is in place to allow users to choose
between the +5VA voltage to power the DAC or a separate, external power supply applied to TP1. This
flexibility allows the user to be able to properly power the REF5025 while powering the DAC from any
desired voltage within the specified range. The DAC8562EVM is not designed with any filters, so the use
of a clean, well-regulated supply is strongly recommended.
The +VA and –VA supplies are only used to power the optional external op amp, U4, and that is only if the
bipolar circuit is installed. Currently, the op amp is uninstalled and the EVM board does not require the
+VA and –VA supplies. If the op amp is installed, J3.1 and J3.2 must be powered by ±15V in order for the
bipolar circuit to be functional.
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The DAC8562EVM has a variety of reference voltage options. The 2.5V internal reference can be used;
the onboard REF5025 reference voltage can be used as an external source for the DAC; or the user can
input his own external reference voltage to the J1 header. Note that on the evaluation board, there is no
additional reference filtering or an op amp to drive the reference. This flexibility allows the user to have the
option to drive the reference directly with his own source.
The ability to have the DACx562 use its internal reference allows the V
either an input or an output. When the 2.5V internal reference voltage is used, the pin is an output. When
the DACx562 is configured to use an external reference voltage and the internal reference is disabled, the
pin is an input. Enabling and disabling the DACx562 internal reference is controlled internally through the
DAC registers and can be changed through the SPI communication protocol. Jumper JP3 must be set
accordingly, depending on the configuration of the reference voltage.
By default, the ability to have the DACx562 use its internal reference is disabled, and requires an external
reference voltage. Jumper JP3 controls which external reference source is used. When JP3 is in the 2-3
position (default), the REF5025 is used. When JP3 is in the 1-2 position, the user can input his own
reference voltage to analog header pin J1.20; this reference will then be routed to the DAC8562.
To enable the DACx562 internal reference voltage, make sure that jumper JP3 is either floating or
connected in the 1-2 position. This configuration avoids driving the V
reference voltage when the DACx562 has the V
conditioned through an onboard OPA379 before it is routed to pin J1.15 on the J1 header. This option
allows the user to drive external components without having to be concerned about the internal reference
source/sink capability.
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REFIN/VREFOUT
REFIN/VREFOUT
to be configured as
pin with the onboard
pin configured as an output. That signal is
NOTE: Do not place jumper JP3 in the 2-3 position while using the internal reference. If JP3 is in
the 2-3 position when the internal reference is used, the user will be attempting to drive the
V
REFIN/VREFOUT
condition may cause permanent damage to the DACx562.
pin externally while it is configured as the internal reference voltage output. This
Figure 1. Reference Selection Jumper JP3
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This section provides information on the analog input, digital control, and general operating conditions of
the DAC8562EVM.
6.1Analog Output
The DACx562 has two analog outputs that are available at the J1 header. Each of these outputs are
referenced to the board ground. Additionally, the J1 header is also used to either input an external
reference voltage, or read back the internal reference voltage of the DACx562. Depending on the JP3
configuration and the DACx562 internal reference status, the J1.19 pin may be used to input an external
source. The J1.15 pin is used to read back the DAC buffered internal reference when it is enabled.
The DAC8562EVM also has the option to install a bipolar circuit to evaluate using the DACx562 in bipolar
applications. After the necessary components are installed, the bipolar output from the external
operational amplifier is routed to J1.10.
6.2Digital Control
The digital control signals can be applied directly to J2 (top or bottom side). The modular DAC8562EVM
can also be connected directly to a DSP or microcontroller interface board, such as the MMB0 DSP board
available from Texas Instruments.
No specific evaluation software is provided with this EVM. However, various code examples are available
that show how to use EVMs with a variety of digital signal processors from Texas Instruments. Check the
respective product folders on the TI web site or send an e-mail to dataconvapps@list.ti.com for a listing of
available code examples. The EVM Gerber files are available on request.
EVM Operation
6.3Default Jumper Settings and Switch Positions
Table 4 lists the jumpers and the functionality of each that is available on the DAC8562EVM.
Table 4. DAC8562EVM Jumpers
JumperNameDescription
JP1LDAC ControlLDAC control pin; pulled high by default.
JP2CLR ControlCLR control pin; pulled high by default.
JP3REF SelectionDAC reference selection control
JP4AVDD SelectionAVDD selection control
JP5SYNC ControlRoutes SYNC control to use either J2.1 or
JP6LDAC ControlRoutes LDAC control to either J2.15 or
Apply shunt to tie pin to ground.
Apply shunt to tie pin to ground.
J2.7 and J2.9
J2.17
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Figure 2. DAC8562EVM Default Jumper Locations
The DAC8562EVM board has six onboard hardware jumpers that are used to control the power options
and digital I/O signals. Two position jumpers, JP1 and JP2, are used to control whether to pull the LDAC
and CLR signals high or low. Leave the jumpers open to pull the corresponding signal high, or apply a
shunt across the jumper to tie the signal low.
JP3 routes where the V
REFIN/VREFOUT
I/O pin on the DACx562 is routed. When JP3 is in its default position,
the shunt is placed across pins JP3.2 and JP3.3. This configuration allows the DACx562 to use the
onboard REF5025 as the external reference. When JP3 is in the 1-2 position, the user can input an
external reference voltage to analog header pin J1.20, which is then routed to the DAC. If the DACx562
internal reference is enabled, the user must ensure that jumper JP3 is either floating or connected in the
1-2 position. The internal reference voltage is then buffered through the OPA379 and routed to J1.20. It is
important to not have jumper JP3 in the 2-3 position while using the internal reference. You cannot drive
the V
REFIN/VREFOUT
pin externally while it is configured as the internal reference voltage output. Doing so
may permanently damage the DAC8562.
The DAC AVDDpower source is controlled by jumper JP4. By default, AVDDis powered from J3.3 (JP4
position 1-2). It can also be powered from TP1 if the shunt is placed across pins 2-3.
The SYNC signal can either be routed to the J2.1 pin or the J2.7 and J2.9 pins. This routing option is
controlled using the JP5 jumper.
Jumper JP6 selects where to route the LDAC signal. By default, pins JP6.2 and JP6.3 are connected to
route the LDAC signal to J2.17. The shunt can be placed across JP6.1 and JP6.2 to route the LDAC
signal to J2.15.
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Schematics for the DAC8562EVM are appended to this user's guide. Figure 3 and Figure 4 are the printed
circuit board (PCB) layouts. The bill of materials is provided in Table 5.
7.1Bill of Materials
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