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a
LC
2
MOS
8-Bit DAC with Output Amplifiers
AD7224
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FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
FEATURES
8-Bit CMOS DAC with Output Amplifiers
Operates with Single or Dual Supplies
Low Total Unadjusted Error:
Less Than 1 LSB Over Temperature
Extended Temperature Range Operation
mP-Compatible with Double Buffered Inputs
Standard 18-Pin DIPs, and 20-Terminal Surface
Mount Package and SOIC Package
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
1. DAC and Amplifier on CMOS Chip
The single-chip design of the 8-bit DAC and output amplifier
is inherently more reliable than multi-chip designs. CMOS
fabrication means low power consumption (35 mW typical
with single supply).
2. Low Total Unadjusted Error
The fabrication of the AD7224 on Analog Devices Linear
Compatible CMOS (LC
2
MOS) process coupled with a novel
DAC switch-pair arrangement, enables an excellent total un-
adjusted error of less than 1 LSB over the full operating tem-
perature range.
3. Single or Dual Supply Operation
The voltage-mode configuration of the AD7224 allows opera-
tion from a single power supply rail. The part can also be op-
erated with dual supplies giving enhanced performance for
some parameters.
4. Versatile Interface Logic
The high speed logic allows direct interfacing to most micro-
processors. Additionally, the double buffered interface en-
ables simultaneous update of the AD7224 in multiple DAC
systems. The part also features a zero override function.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The AD7224 is a precision 8-bit voltage-output, digital-to-
analog converter, with output amplifier and double buffered
interface logic on a monolithic CMOS chip. No external trims
are required to achieve full specified performance for the part.
The double buffered interface logic consists of two 8-bit regis-
ters–an input register and a DAC register. Only the data held in
the DAC registers determines the analog output of the con-
verter. The double buffering allows simultaneous update in a
system containing multiple AD7224s. Both registers may be
made transparent under control of three external lines,
CS, WR
and
LDAC. With both registers transparent, the RESET line
functions like a zero override; a useful function for system cali-
bration cycles. All logic inputs are TTL and CMOS (5 V) level
compatible and the control logic is speed compatible with most
8-bit microprocessors.
Specified performance is guaranteed for input reference voltages
from +2 V to +12.5 V when using dual supplies. The part is also
specified for single supply operation using a reference of +10 V.
The output amplifier is capable of developing +10 V across a
2 kΩ load.
The AD7224 is fabricated in an all ion-implanted high speed
Linear Compatible CMOS (LC
2
MOS) process which has been
specifically developed to allow high speed digital logic circuits
and precision analog circuits to be integrated on the same chip.
