MAX5820
The next command word writes to the power-down reg-
isters (Figure 7). Setting bits A or B to 1 sets that DAC
to the selected power-down mode based on the states
of PD0 and PD1 (Table 1). Any combination of the
DACs can be controlled with a single write sequence.
Read Data Format
In read mode (R/W = 1), the MAX5820 writes the con-
tents of the DAC register to the bus. The direction of
data flow reverses following the address acknowledge
by the MAX5820. The device transmits the first byte of
data, waits for the master to acknowledge, then trans-
mits the second byte. Figure 8 shows an example-read
data sequence.
I
2
C Compatibility
The MAX5820 is compatible with existing I
2
C systems.
SCL and SDA are high-impedance inputs; SDA has an
open drain that pulls the data line low during the ninth
clock pulse. The Typical Operating Circuit shows a typi-
cal I
2
C application. The communication protocol sup-
ports the standard I
2
C 8-bit communications. The
general call address is ignored. The MAX5820 address
is compatible with the 7-bit I
2
C addressing protocol
only. No 10-bit address formats are supported.
Digital-Feedthrough Suppression
When the MAX5820 detects an address mismatch, the
serial interface disconnects the SCL signal from the
core circuitry. This minimizes digital feedthrough
caused by the SCL signal on a static output. The serial
interface reconnects the SCL signal once a valid
START condition is detected.
Applications Information
Digital Inputs and Interface Logic
The MAX5820 2-wire digital interface is I
2
C/SMBus
compatible. The two digital inputs (SCL and SDA) load
the digital input serially into the DAC. Schmitt-trigger
buffered inputs allow slow-transition interfaces, such as
optocouplers to interface directly to the device. The
digital inputs are compatible with CMOS logic levels.
Power-Supply Bypassing and
Ground Management
Careful PC board layout is important for optimal system
performance. Keep analog and digital signals separate
to reduce noise injection and digital feedthrough. Use a
ground plane to ensure that the ground return from
GND to the power-supply ground is short and low
impedance. Bypass V
DD
with a 0.1µF capacitor to
ground as close to the device as possible.
Dual, 8-Bit, Low-Power, 2-Wire, Serial
Voltage-Output DAC
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