Current Output 12-/14-/16-Bit SoftSpan DACs with Parallel I/O

The LTC2751 is a family of 12-, 14-, and 16-bit multiplying parallel-input, current-output DACs. They operate from a single 2.7V to 5.5V supply. All parts are guaranteed monotonic over temperature. The LTC2751A-16 provides 16-bit performance (±1LSB INL and DNL) overtemperature without any adjustments. These SoftSpan™ DACs offer six output ranges — two unipolar and four bipolar — that can be programmed through the parallel interface, or pin strapped for operation in a single range.

These parts use a bidirectional input/output parallel interface that allows read back of any on-chip register. A power-on circuit resets the DAC output to 0V when power is initially applied. A logic low on the CLR pin asynchronously clears the DAC to 0V in any output range.

The parts are specified over commercial and industrial temperature ranges.

Applications

* High Resolution Offset and Gain Adjustment

* Process Control and Industrial Automation

* Automatic Test Equipment

* Data Acquisition Systems

* Six Programmable Output Ranges

* Unipolar: 0V to 5V, 0V to 10V

* Bipolar: ±5V, ±10V, ±2.5V, –2.5V to 7.5V

* Maximum 16-Bit INL Error: ±1 LSB over Temperature

* Low 1µA (Maximum) Supply Current

* Guaranteed Monotonic over Temperature

* Low Glitch Impulse 1nV • s

* 2.7V to 5.5V Single Supply Operation

* 2µs Settling Time to ±1 LSB

* Reference Input: ±15V

* Parallel Interface with Readback of All Registers

* Asynchronous CLR Pin Clears DAC Output to 0V in Any Output Range

* Power-On Reset to 0V

* 38-Pin 5mm × 7mm QFN Package