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AD5686/AD5684: Quad, 16-/12-Bit nanoDAC+ with SPI Interface Data Sheet (Rev. C)7/23/2012PDF739 K
Overview
Features and Benefits
- High relative accuracy (INL): ±2 LSB maximum @ 16 bits
- Tiny package: 3 mm × 3 mm, 16-lead LFCSP
- Total unadjusted error (TUE): ±0.1% of FSR maximum
- Offset error: ±1.5 mV maximum
- Gain error: ±0.1% of FSR maximum
- High drive capability: 20 mA, 0.5 V from supply rails
- User selectable gain of 1 or 2 (GAIN pin)
- Reset to zero scale or midscale (RSTSEL pin)
- 1.8 V logic compatibility
- 50 MHz SPI with readback or daisy chain
- Low glitch: 0.5 nV-sec
- Low power: 1.8 mW at 3 V
- 2.7 V to 5.5 V power supply
- −40°C to +105°C temperature range
Product Details
The AD5686, a member of the nanoDAC+™ family, is a low power, quad, 16-bit buffered voltage output DAC. The device includes a gain select pin giving a full-scale output of 2.5 V (gain = 1) or 5 V (gain = 2). The device operates from a single 2.7 V to 5.5 V supply, is guaranteed monotonic by design, and exhibits less than 0.1% FSR gain error and 1.5 mV offset error performance. The device is available in a 3 mm × 3 mm LFCSP and a TSSOP package.
The AD5686 also incorporates a power-on reset circuit and a RSTSEL pin that ensures that the DAC outputs power up to zero scale or midscale and remain at that level until a valid write takes place. Each part contains a per-channel power-down feature that reduces the current consumption of the device to 4 μA at 3 V while in power-down mode.
The AD5686 employs a versatile SPI interface that operates at clock rates up to 50 MHz, and all devices contain a VLOGIC pin intended for 1.8 V/3 V/5 V logic.
Product Highlights
- High Relative Accuracy (INL): ±2 LSB maximum
- Excellent DC Performance.
Total unadjusted error: ±0.1% of FSR maximum
Offset error: ±1.5 mV maximum
Gain error: ±0.1% of FSR maximum - Two Package Options: 3 mm × 3 mm, 16-lead LFCSP and 16-lead TSSOP
Applications
- Digital gain and offset adjustment
- Programmable attenuators
- Process control (PLC I/O cards)
- Industrial automation
- Data acquisition systems
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Part Number | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | Pin/Package Drawing | CAD Symbols, Footprints & 3D Models |
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AD5686ACPZ-RL7 | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | 16-Lead LFCSP (3mm x 3mm w/ EP) | |
AD5686ARUZ | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | 16-Lead TSSOP | |
AD5686ARUZ-RL7 | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | 16-Lead TSSOP | |
AD5686BCPZ-RL7 | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | 16-Lead LFCSP (3mm x 3mm w/ EP) | |
AD5686BRUZ | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | 16-Lead TSSOP | |
AD5686BRUZ-RL7 | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | 16-Lead TSSOP | |
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