MAX5156/MAX5157
Low-Power, Dual, 12-Bit Voltage-Output DACs
with Configurable Outputs
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implied. Maxim reserves the right to change the circuitry and specifications without notice at any time.
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____________________Maxim Integrated Products, 120 San Gabriel Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 408-737-7600
© 1997 Maxim Integrated Products Printed USA is a registered trademark of Maxim Integrated Products.
Maxim cannot assume responsibility for use of any circuitry other than circuitry entirely embodied in a Maxim product. No circuit patent licenses are
implied. Maxim reserves the right to change the circuitry and specifications without notice at any time.
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____________________Maxim Integrated Products, 120 San Gabriel Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 408-737-7600
© 1997 Maxim Integrated Products Printed USA is a registered trademark of Maxim Integrated Products.
Digitally Programmable Current Source
Figure 15 depicts a digitally programmable, unidirec-
tional current source that can be used in industrial con-
trol applications. The output current is:
I
OUT
= (V
REF
/ R) (NB / 4096)
where NB is the DAC code and R is the sense resistor.
Power-Supply Considerations
On power-up, the input and DAC registers clear (resets
to zero code). For rated performance, V
REF_
should be
at least 1.4V below V
DD
. Bypass the power supply with
a 4.7µF capacitor in parallel with a 0.1µF capacitor to
GND. Minimize lead lengths to reduce lead inductance.
Grounding and Layout Considerations
Digital and AC transient signals on AGND can create
noise at the output. Connect AGND to the highest quali-
ty ground available. Use proper grounding techniques,
such as a multilayer board with a low-inductance
ground plane. Carefully lay out the traces between
channels to reduce AC cross-coupling and crosstalk.
Wire-wrapped boards and sockets are not recommend-
ed. If noise becomes an issue, shielding may be
required.
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Contact factory for availability.
INL
(LSB)
PIN-PACKAGETEMP. RANGEPART
±1
±1
±1/2
±1
±1/2
±2
±2
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