MAXIM MAX5623

19-2715; Rev 0; 1/03
16-Bit DACs with 16-Channel
Sample-and-Hold Outputs
________________________Applications
MEMS Mirror Servo Control
Industrial Process Control
Automatic Test Equipment
Instrumentation
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
MAX5621AECB
-40oC to +85oC
64 TQFP
MAX5621AETK
-40oC to +85oC
68 Thin QFN-EP*
MAX5622AECB
-40oC to +85oC
64 TQFP
o
o
MAX5622AETK
-40 C to +85 C
68 Thin QFN-EP*
MAX5623AECB
-40oC to +85oC
64 TQFP
o
MAX5623AETK
68 Thin QFN-EP*
o
-40 C to +85 C
*EP = Exposed pad.
53 N.C.
52 CL
54 OUT11
56 OUT12
55 N.C.
57 N.C.
58 AGND
60 N.C.
59 OUT13
62 N.C.
61 OUT14
63 OUT15
65 AGND
64 N.C.
66 VREF
TOP VIEW
67 CH
Pin Configurations
68 N.C.
Each device features an output clamp and output resistors for filtering. The MAX5621 features a 50Ω output
impedance and is capable of driving up to 250pF of output capacitance. The MAX5622 features a 500Ω output
impedance and is capable of driving up to 10nF of output
capacitance. The MAX5623 features a 1kΩ output impedance and is capable of driving up to 10nF of output
capacitance.
The MAX5621/MAX5622/MAX5623 are available in 64-pin
TQFP (10mm x 10mm) and 68-pin thin QFN (10mm x
10mm) packages.
Features
♦ Integrated 16-Bit DAC and 16-Channel SHA with
SRAM and Sequencer
♦ 16 Voltage Outputs
♦ 0.005% Output Linearity
♦ 200µV Output Resolution
♦ Flexible Output Voltage Range
♦ Remote Ground Sensing
♦ Fast Sequential Loading: 1.3µs per Register
♦ Burst and Immediate Mode Addressing
♦ No External Components Required for Setting
Gain and Offset
♦ Integrated Output Clamp Diodes
♦ Three Output Impedance Options
MAX5621 (50Ω), MAX5622 (500Ω), and
MAX5623 (1kΩ)
N.C. 1
N.C. 2
GS 3
51 N.C.
50 VDD
49 CH
48 VSS
VLDAC 4
RST
CS
DIN
SCLK
5
47 OUT10
6
46 N.C.
45 OUT9
VLOGIC
IMMED
ECLK
CLKSEL
9
7
8
44 N.C.
43 OUT8
MAX5621
MAX5622
MAX5623
10
11
42 AGND
41 VDD
12
40 N.C.
DGND 13
39 OUT7
VLSHA 14
38 N.C.
37 OUT6
AGND 15
VSS 16
N.C. 17
36 N.C.
34
33
32
31
OUT5
CH
VSS
N.C.
N.C. 28
OUT4 29
N.C. 30
N.C. 25
AGND 26
OUT3 27
OUT1 22
N.C. 23
OUT2 24
CL 19
OUT0 20
N.C. 21
VDD 18
35 CL
THIN QFN
SPI and QSPI are trademarks of Motorola, Inc.
MICROWIRE is a trademark of National Semiconductor, Corp.
Pin Configurations continued at end of data sheet.
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For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim/Dallas Direct! at
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MAX5621/MAX5622/MAX5623
General Description
The MAX5621/MAX5622/MAX5623 are 16-bit digital-toanalog converters (DACs) with 16 sample-and-hold
(SHA) outputs for applications where a high number of
programmable voltages are required. These devices
include a clock oscillator and a sequencer that updates
the DAC with codes from an internal SRAM. No external
components are required to set offset and gain.
The MAX5621/MAX5622/MAX5623 feature a -4.5V to
+9.2V output voltage range. Other features include a
200µV/step resolution, with output linearity error, typically 0.005% of full-scale range (FSR). The 100kHz
refresh rate updates each SHA every 320µs, resulting
in negligible output droop. Remote ground sensing
allows the outputs to be referenced to the local ground
of a separate device.
These devices are controlled through a 20MHz
SPI™/QSPI™/MICROWIRE™-compatible 3-wire serial
interface. Immediate update mode allows any channel’s
output to be updated within 20µs. Burst mode allows
multiple values to be loaded into memory in a single,
high-speed data burst. All channels are updated within
330µs after data has been loaded.
MAX5621/MAX5622/MAX5623
16-Bit DACs with 16-Channel
Sample-and-Hold Outputs
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
VDD to AGND.......................................................-0.3V to +12.2V
VSS to AGND .........................................................-6.0V to +0.3V
VDD to VSS ...........................................................................+15V
VLDAC, VLOGIC, VLSHA to AGND or DGND ..............-0.3V to +6V
REF to AGND............................................................-0.3V to +6V
GS to AGND................................................................VSS to VDD
CL and CH to AGND...................................................VSS to VDD
Logic Inputs to DGND ..............................................-0.3V to +6V
DGND to AGND........................................................-0.3V to +2V
Maximum Current into OUT_ ............................................±10mA
Maximum Current into Logic Inputs .................................±20mA
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70°C)
64-Pin TQFP (derate 13.3mW/°C above +70°C) ............1066mW
68-Pin Thin QFN (derate 28.6mW/°C above +70°C) ......2285mW
Operating Temperature Range ...........................-40°C to +85°C
Maximum Junction Temperature .....................................+150°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300°C
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VDD = +10V, VSS = -4V, VLOGIC = VLDAC = VLSHA = +5V, VREF = +2.5V, AGND = DGND = VGS = 0V, RL ≥ 10MΩ, CL = 50pF,
CLKSEL = +5V, fECLK = 400kHz, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
DC CHARACTERISTICS
Resolution
Output Range
N
16
VOUT_
VSS +
0.75
Offset Voltage
(Note 1)
±15
Code = 4F2C hex
Gain Error
(Note 2)
±5
Integral Linearity Error
INL
VOUT_ = -3.25V to +7.6V
Differential Linearity Error
DNL
VOUT_ = -3.25V to +7.6V; monotonicity
guaranteed to 14 bits
Maximum Output Drive Current
IOUT
Sinking and sourcing
±2
MAX5621
ROUT
Maximum Capacitive Load
DC Crosstalk
2
PSRR
V
mV
µV/°C
±1
Gain Tempco
Power-Supply Rejection Ratio
±200
±50
Offset Voltage Tempco
DC Output Impedance
Bits
VDD 2.4
%
ppm/°C
0.005
0.015
%FSR
±1
±4
LSB
35
50
65
MAX5622
350
500
650
MAX5623
700
1000
1300
mA
Ω
MAX5621
250
MAX5622
10
MAX5623
10
Internal oscillator enabled (Note 3)
-90
dB
Internal oscillator enabled
-80
dB
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pF
nF
16-Bit DACs with 16-Channel
Sample-and-Hold Outputs
(VDD = +10V, VSS = -4V, VLOGIC = VLDAC = VLSHA = +5V, VREF = +2.5V, AGND = DGND = VGS = 0V, RL ≥ 10MΩ, CL = 50pF,
CLKSEL = +5V, fECLK = 400kHz, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS
Sample-and-Hold Settling
(Note 4)
0.08
SCLK Feedthrough
0.5
%
nV-s
fSEQ Feedthrough
0.5
Hold-Step
0.25
1
mV
1
40
mV/s
Droop Rate
VOUT_ = 0V (Note 5), TA = +25°C
Output Noise
nV-s
µVRMS
250
REFERENCE INPUT
Input Resistance
7
Reference Input Voltage
VREF
kΩ
2.5
V
GROUND-SENSE INPUT
Input Voltage Range
VGS
Input Bias Current
IGS
GS Gain
-0.5
-0.5V ≤ VGS ≤ +0.5V
(Note 6)
+0.5
-60
0.998
1
V
0
µA
1.002
V/V
DIGITAL INTERFACE DC CHARACTERISTICS
Input High Voltage
VIH
Input Low Voltage
VIL
2.0
V
Input Current
0.8
V
±1
µA
120
kHz
480
kHz
20
MHz
TIMING CHARACTERISTICS (Figure 2)
Sequencer Clock Frequency
fSEQ
Internal oscillator
External Clock Frequency
fECLK
(Note 7)
SCLK Frequency
fSCLK
80
100
SCLK Pulse Width High
tCH
15
ns
SCLK Pulse Width Low
tCL
15
ns
CS Low to SCLK High Setup
Time
tCSSO
15
ns
CS High to SCLK High Setup
Time
tCSS1
15
ns
SCLK High to CS Low Hold Time
tCSH0
10
ns
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MAX5621/MAX5622/MAX5623
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
MAX5621/MAX5622/MAX5623
16-Bit DACs with 16-Channel
Sample-and-Hold Outputs
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(VDD = +10V, VSS = -4V, VLOGIC = VLDAC = VLSHA = +5V, VREF = +2.5V, AGND = DGND = VGS = 0V, RL ≥ 10MΩ, CL = 50pF,
CLKSEL = +5V, fECLK = 400kHz, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
SCLK High to CS High Hold Time
tCSH1
0
ns
DIN to SCLK High Setup Time
tDS
15
ns
DIN to SCLK High Hold Time
tDH
0
RST to CS Low
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
ns
(Note 8)
500
µs
POWER SUPPLIES
Positive Supply Voltage
VDD
(Note 9)
8.55
10
11.60
V
Negative Supply Voltage
VSS
(Note 9)
-5.25
-4
-2.75
V
14.5
V
5
5.25
V
Supply Difference
Logic Supply Voltage
VDD - VSS (Note 9)
VLOGIC,
VLDAC,
VLSHA
4.75
Positive Supply Current
IDD
32
42
mA
Negative Supply Current
ISS
32
40
mA
1
2
1.5
3
mA
Logic Supply Current
ILOGIC
(Note 10)
fSCLK = 20MHz (Note 11)
Note 1: The nominal zero-scale (code = 0) voltage is -4.0535V. The nominal full-scale (code = FFFF hex) voltage is +9.0535V. The
output voltage is limited by the Output Range specification, restricting the usable range of DAC codes. The nominal zeroscale voltage can be achieved when VSS < -4.9V, and the nominal full-scale voltage can be achieved when VDD > +11.5V.
Note 2: Gain is calculated from measurements:
for voltages VDD = 10V and VSS = -4V at codes C000 hex and 4F2C hex
for voltages VDD = 11.6V and VSS = -2.9V at codes FFFF hex and 252E hex
for voltages VDD = 9.25V and VSS = -5.25V at codes D4F6 hex and 0 hex
for voltages VDD = 8.55V and VSS = -2.75V at codes C74A hex and 281C hex
Note 3: Steady-state change in any output with an 8V change in an adjacent output.
Note 4: Settling during the first update for an 8V step. The output settles to within the linearity specification on subsequent updates.
Tested with an external sequencer clock frequency of 480kHz.
Note 5: External clock mode with the external clock not toggling.
Note 6: The output voltage is the sum of the DAC output and the voltage at GS. GS gain is measured at 4F2C hex.
Note 7: The sequencer runs at fSEQ = fECLK/4. Maximum speed is limited by settling of the DAC and SHAs. Minimum speed is
limited by acceptable droop and update time after a Burst Mode Update.
Note 8: VDD rise to CS low = 500µs maximum.
Note 9: Guaranteed by gain-error test.
Note 10: The serial interface is inactive. VIH = VLOGIC, VIL = 0V.
Note 11: The serial interface is active. VIH = VLOGIC, VIL = 0V.
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16-Bit DACs with 16-Channel
Sample-and-Hold Outputs
0.001
-0.001
-0.003
-0.005
-0.007
-0.2
-0.6
-1.0
0.008
0.006
0.004
0.002
-1.4
4018 11769 19520 27271 35021 42723 58268
INPUT CODE
INPUT CODE
DIFFERENTIAL NONLINEARITY
VS. TEMPERATURE
VS. TEMPERATURE
0
-40
0.6
MAX5621 toc05
-14
-16
-18
0.5
10
35
60
85
1
0.100
0.010
0.0001
-40
-15
10
35
60
-40
85
-15
10
35
60
TEMPERATURE (°C)
TEMPERATURE (°C)
GAIN ERROR VS. TEMPERATURE
POSITIVE SUPPLY PSRR
VS. FREQUENCY
NEGATIVE SUPPLY PSRR
VS. FREQUENCY
-80
-90
-70
-80
-70
-60
PSRR (dB)
0.02
0.01
CODE = C168 hex
OFFSET CODE = 4F2C hex
0
PSRR (dB)
-60
0.03
-50
-40
10
35
TEMPERATURE (°C)
60
85
-50
-40
-30
-30
-20
-20
-10
-10
0
-15
85
MAX5621 toc09
-90
MAX5621 toc07
0.04
-40
CODE = 4F2C hex
EXTERNAL CLOCK MODE
NO CLOCK APPLIED
10
TEMPERATURE (°C)
0.05
85
0.001
-20
-15
60
100
DROOP RATE (mV/s)
0.7
35
DROOP RATE vs. TEMPERATURE
VDD = +8.55V
VSS = -4V
CODE = 4F2C hex
-12
10
TEMPERATURE (°C)
-10
OFFSET VOLTAGE (mV)
0.8
-40
-15
OFFSET VOLTAGE
MAX5621 toc04
0.9
MAX5621 toc03
MAX5621 toc02
0.2
4018 11769 19520 27271 35021 42723 58268
1.0
DIFFERENTIAL NONLINEARITY (LSB)
0.6
MAX5621 toc06
0.003
1.0
0.010
MAX5621 toc08
INTEGRAL NONLINEARITY (%)
0.005
1.4
DIFFERENTIAL NONLINEARITY (LSB)
MAX5621 toc01
0.007
GAIN ERROR (%)
INTEGRAL NONLINEARITY
VS. TEMPERATURE
DIFFERENTIAL NONLINEARITY vs. CODE
INTEGRAL NONLINEARITY (%)
INTEGRAL NONLINEARITY vs. CODE
0.01
0.1
1
FREQUENCY (kHz)
10
100
0
0.001
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
FREQUENCY (kHz)
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MAX5621/MAX5622/MAX5623
Typical Operating Characteristics
(VDD = +10V, VSS = -4V, VREF = +2.5V, VGS = 0V, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VDD = +10V, VSS = -4V, VREF = +2.5V, VGS = 0V, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
LOGIC SUPPLY CURRENT
SUPPLY CURRENT vs. TEMPERATURE
VS. LOGIC INPUT HIGH VOLTAGE
600
500
1000
800
600
400
5.25
28
ISS
26
INTERFACE INACTIVE
fSCLK = 20MHz
20
0
5.00
30
22
INTERFACE INACTIVE
400
IDD
32
24
200
4.75
34
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
700
36
MAX5621 toc11
800
1200
LOGIC SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)
MAX5621 toc10
900
MAX5621 toc12
LOGIC SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. LOGIC SUPPLY VOLTAGE
LOGIC SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)
MAX5621/MAX5622/MAX5623
16-Bit DACs with 16-Channel
Sample-and-Hold Outputs
2.0
5.50
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
-40
5.0
-15
10
35
60
LOGIC SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
LOGIC INPUT HIGH VOLTAGE (V)
TEMPERATURE (°C)
POSITIVE SETTLING TIME
(8V STEP)
NEGATIVE SETTLING TIME
(8V STEP)
POSITIVE SETTLING TIME
(100mV STEP)
MAX5621 toc13
MAX5621 toc14
MAX5621 toc15
3.5V
3.5V
3.5V
ECLK
ECLK
ECLK
85
0V
0V
0V
5V/div VOUT_
50mV/div
AC-COUPLED
VOUT_
5V/div
VOUT_
1µs/div
1µs/div
1µs/div
NEGATIVE SETTLING TIME
(100mV STEP)
OUTPUT NOISE
MAX5621 toc16
MAX5621 toc17
3.5V
ECLK
0V
OUT_
50mV/div
AC-COUPLED
VOUT_
1µs/div
6
1mV/div
250µs/div
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16-Bit DACs with 16-Channel
Sample-and-Hold Outputs
PIN
NAME
FUNCTION
TQFP
THIN QFN
1, 2, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29, 34,
36, 38, 42, 44, 50, 52, 54,
57, 59, 61
1, 2, 17, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30,
34, 36, 38, 40, 44, 46, 51,
53, 55, 57, 60, 62, 64, 68
N.C.
3
3
GS
4
4
VLDAC
5
5
RST
Reset Input
6
6
CS
Chip-Select Input
7
7
DIN
Serial Data Input
8
8
SCLK
9
9
VLOGIC
+5V Logic Power Supply
10
10
IMMED
Immediate Update Mode
11
11
ECLK
12
12
CLKSEL
13
13
DGND
No Connection. Not internally connected.
Ground-Sensing Input
+5V DAC Power Supply
Serial Clock Input
External Sequencer Clock Input
Clock-Select Input
Digital Ground
14
14
VLSHA
+5V Sample-and-Hold Power Supply
15, 25, 40, 55, 62
15, 26, 42, 58, 65
AGND
Analog Ground
16, 32, 46
16, 33, 48
VSS
Negative Power Supply
17, 39, 48
18, 41, 50
VDD
Positive Power Supply
18, 33, 49
19, 35, 52
CL
19
20
OUT0
Output 0
21
22
OUT1
Output 1
23
24
OUT2
Output 2
26
27
OUT3
Output 3
28
29
OUT4
Output 4
30
31
OUT5
Output 5
35
37
OUT6
Output 6
37
39
OUT7
Output 7
41
43
OUT8
Output 8
43
45
OUT9
Output 9
Output Clamp Low Voltage
45
47
OUT10
31, 47, 64
32, 49, 67
CH
Output 10
51
54
OUT11
Output 11
53
56
OUT12
Output 12
56
59
OUT13
Output 13
58
61
OUT14
Output 14
60
63
OUT15
Output 15
63
66
REF
Output Clamp High Voltage
Reference Voltage Input
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MAX5621/MAX5622/MAX5623
Pin Description
MAX5621/MAX5622/MAX5623
16-Bit DACs with 16-Channel
Sample-and-Hold Outputs
CH
OUT0
ECLK
CLKSEL
CLOCK
SAMPLEAND-HOLD
ARRAY
R
E
G
I
S
T
E
R
SAMPLE
DATA READY
SEQUENCER
OUT15
CL
READ ENABLE
SEQUENTIAL
ADDRESS
LAST
ADDRESS
CS
SCLK
DIN
16 x 16
SRAM
2:1
M
U
X
R
E
G
I
S
T
E
R
MAX5621
MAX5622
MAX5623
WRITE ENABLE
IMMED
RST
GS
REF
ADDR SELECT
SERIAL
INTERFACE
GAIN AND
OFFSET
CORRECTION
16-BIT
DAC
D[15:0]
Figure 1. Functional Diagram
tCSH1
CS
tCSHO
tCSSO
tCH
tCSS1
tCL
SCLK
tDH
tDS
DIN
B23
B22
B0
Figure 2. Serial Interface Timing Diagram
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16-Bit DACs with 16-Channel
Sample-and-Hold Outputs
(VSS
Digital-to-Analog Converter
The MAX5621/MAX5622/MAX5623 16-bit digital-to-analog converters (DACs) are composed of two matched
sections. The four MSBs are derived through 15 identical matched resistors and the lower 12 bits are derived
through a 12-bit inverted R-2R ladder.
The device has a fixed theoretical output range determined by the reference voltage, gain, and midscale offset.
The output voltage for a given input code is calculated
with the following:
Sample-and-Hold Amplifiers
The MAX5621/MAX5622/MAX5623 contain 16 buffered
sample/hold circuits with internal hold capacitors.
Internal hold capacitors minimize leakage current,
dielectric absorption, feedthrough, and required board
space. The MAX5621/MAX5622/MAX5623 provide a
very low 1mV/s droop rate.
Output
The MAX5621/MAX5622/MAX5623 include output buffers
on each channel. The device contains output resistors in
series with the buffer output (Figure 3) for ease of output
filtering and capacitive load driving stability.
Output loads increase the analog supply current (IDD
and ISS). Excessively loading the outputs drastically
increases power dissipation. Do not exceed the maximum power dissipation specified in the Absolute
Maximum Ratings.
The maximum output voltage range depends on the
analog supply voltages available and the output clamp
voltages (see the Output Clamp section):
+ 0.75V ) ≤ VOUT _ ≤ (VDD - 2.4V )
 code 
VOUT = 
 × VREF × 5.2428  65535 
(1.6214 × VREF ) + VGS
where code is the decimal value of the DAC input
code, VREF is the reference voltage, and VGS is the
voltage at the ground-sense input. With a 2.5V reference, the nominal end points are -4.0535V and
+9.0535V (Table 1). Note that these are “virtual” internal end-point voltages and cannot be reached with all
combinations of negative and positive power-supply
voltages. The nominal, usable DAC end-point codes for
the selected power supplies can be calculated as:
Lower end-point code = 32768 - ((2.5V - (VSS+0.75)) /
200µV) (result ≥ 0)
Upper end-point code = 32768 + ((VDD - 2.4 - 2.5V) /
200µV) (result ≤ 65535)
VREF
DAC
DATA
CH
16-BIT
DAC
GAIN
AND
OFFSET
RO
CHOLD
RL
ONE OF 16 SHA CHANNELS
GS
OUT_
AV = 1
CL
Figure 3. Analog Block Diagram
Table 1. Code Table
DAC INPUT CODE
MSB
LSB
1111 1111 1111 1111
NOMINAL OUTPUT
VOLTAGE (V)
1100 0111 0100 1010
6.15
1000 0000 0000 0000
2.5
0100 1111 0010 1100
0
9.0535
0010 1000 0001 1100
-2.0
0000 0000 0000 0000
-4.0535
VREF = +2.5V
Full-scale output
Maximum output with VDD = 8.55V
Midscale output
VOUT_ = 0; all outputs default to this code after power-up
Minimum output with VSS = -2.75V
Zero-scale output
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MAX5621/MAX5622/MAX5623
Detailed Description
MAX5621/MAX5622/MAX5623
16-Bit DACs with 16-Channel
Sample-and-Hold Outputs
The resistive voltage-divider formed by the output resistor (RO) and the load impedance (RL), scales the output voltage. Determine VOUT_ as follows:
Scaling Factor =
VOUT _ = VCHOLD
RL
RL + RO
× scaling factor
Ground Sense
The MAX5621/MAX5622/MAX5623 include a groundsense input (GS), which allows the output voltages to
be referenced to a remote ground. The voltage at GS is
added to the output voltage with unity gain. Note that
the resulting output voltage must be within the valid
output voltage range set by the power supplies.
Output Clamp
The MAX5621/MAX5622/MAX5623 clamp the output
between two externally applied voltages. Internal
diodes at each channel restrict the output voltage to:
(VCH
+ 0.7V ) ≥ VOUT _ ≥ (VCL
−
0.7V )
The clamping diodes allow the MAX5621/MAX5622/
MAX5623 to drive devices with restricted input ranges.
The diodes also allow the outputs to be clamped during
power-up or fault conditions. To disable output clamping,
connect CH to VDD and CL to VSS, setting the clamping
voltages beyond the maximum output voltage range.
Serial Interface
The MAX5621/MAX5622/MAX5623 are controlled by an
SPI/QSPI/MICROWIRE-compatible 3-wire interface.
Serial data is clocked into the 24-bit shift register in an
MSB-first format, with the 16-bit DAC data preceding
the 4-bit SRAM address, required zero bit, 2-bit control,
and a fill 0 (Figure 4). The input word is framed by CS.
The first rising edge of SCLK after CS goes low clocks
in the MSB of the input word.
When each serial word is complete, the value is stored
in the SRAM at the address indicated and the control
bits are saved. Note that data can be corrupted if CS is
not held low for an integer multiple of 24 bits.
All of the digital inputs include Schmitt-trigger buffers to
accept slow-transition interfaces. Their switching threshold is compatible with TTL and most CMOS logic levels.
Table 2. Channel/Output Selection
A3
0
A2
0
A1
0
A0
0
OUTPUT
OUT0 selected
0
0
0
1
OUT1 selected
0
0
1
0
OUT2 selected
0
0
1
1
OUT3 selected
0
1
0
0
OUT4 selected
0
1
0
1
OUT5 selected
0
1
1
0
OUT6 selected
0
1
1
1
OUT7 selected
1
0
0
0
OUT8 selected
1
0
0
1
OUT9 selected
1
0
1
0
OUT10 selected
1
0
1
1
OUT11 selected
1
1
0
0
OUT12 selected
1
1
0
1
OUT13 selected
1
1
1
0
OUT14 selected
1
1
1
1
OUT15 selected
Serial Input Data Format and
Control Codes
The 24-bit serial input format, shown in Figure 4, comprises 16 data bits (D15–D0), 4 address bits (A3–A0), 1
required zero bit after the address bits, 2 control bits (C1,
C0), and a fill zero. The address code selects the output
channel as shown in Table 2. The control code configures
the device as follows:
1) If C1 = 1, immediate update mode is selected.
If C1 = 0, burst mode is selected.
2) If C0 = 0, the internal sequencer clock is selected. If
C0 = 1, the external sequencer clock is selected.
This must be repeated with each data word to maintain external input.
The operating modes can also be selected externally
through CLKSEL and IMMED. In the case where the
control bit in the serial word and the external signal
conflict, the signal that is a logic 1 is dominant.
DATA
D15 D14 D13 D12 D11 D10 D09 D08 D07 D06 D05 D04 D03 D02 D01
MSB
ADDRESS
D0
A3
A2
A1
CONTROL
A0
Figure 4. Input Word Sequence
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0
C1
C0
0
LSB
16-Bit DACs with 16-Channel
Sample-and-Hold Outputs
2/fSEQ
UPDATE MODE
Immediate update mode
UPDATE TIME
2/fSEQ
Burst mode
33/fSEQ
Modes of Operation
The MAX5621/MAX5622/MAX5623 feature three modes
of operation:
• Sequence mode
•
Immediate update mode
•
Burst mode
Sequence Mode
Sequence mode is the default operating mode. The
internal sequencer continuously scrolls through the
SRAM, updating each of the 16 SHAs. At each SRAM
address location, the stored 16-bit DAC code is loaded
to the DAC. Once settled, the DAC output is acquired
by the corresponding SHA. Using the internal
sequencer clock, the process typically takes 320µs to
update all 16 SHAs (20µs per channel). Using an external sequencer clock the update process takes 128
clock cycles (eight clock cycles per channel).
Immediate Update Mode
Immediate update mode is used to change the contents of a single SRAM location, and update the corresponding SHA output. In immediate update mode, the
selected output is updated before the sequencer
resumes operation. Select immediate update mode by
driving either IMMED or C1 high.
The sequencer is interrupted when CS is taken low. The
input word is then stored in the proper SRAM address.
The DAC conversion and SHA sample in progress are
completed transparent to the serial bus activity. The
SRAM location of the addressed channel is then modified with the new data. The DAC and SHA are updated
with the new voltage. The sequencer then resumes
scrolling at the interrupted SRAM address.
This operation can take up to two cycles of the
sequencer clock. Up to one cycle is needed to allow the
sequencer to complete the operation in progress before
it is freed to update the new channel. An additional
cycle is required to read the new data from memory,
update the DAC, and strobe the sample-and-hold. The
sequencer resumes scrolling from the location at which
it was interrupted. Normal sequencing is suppressed
while loading data, thus preventing other channels from
SHA ARRAY
UPDATE
SEQUENCE
1
2
3
7
SKIP
12
7
8
9
CHANNEL 12
UPDATED
CS
INTERRUPTED
CHANNEL REFRESHED
LOAD ADDRESS 12
DIN
24-BIT
WORD
Figure 5. Immediate Update Mode Timing Example
being refreshed. Under conditions of extremely frequent
immediate updates (i.e., 1000 successive updates),
unacceptable droop can result.
Figure 5 shows an example of an immediate update
operation. In this example, data for channel 12 is
loaded while channel 7 is being refreshed. The
sequencer operation is interrupted, and no other channels are refreshed as long as CS is held low. Once CS
returns high, and the remainder of an fSEQ period (if
any) has expired, channel 12 is updated to the new
data. Once channel 12 has been updated, the
sequencer resumes normal operation at the interrupted
channel 7.
Burst Mode
Burst mode allows multiple SRAM locations to be
loaded at high speed. During burst mode, the output
voltages are not updated until the data burst is complete and control returns to the sequencer. Select burst
mode by driving both IMMED and C1 low.
The sequencer is interrupted when CS is taken low. All
or part of the memory can be loaded while CS is low.
Each data word is loaded into its specified SRAM
address. The DAC conversion and SHA sample in
progress are completely transparent to the serial bus
activity. When CS is taken high, the sequencer
resumes scrolling at the interrupted SRAM address.
New values are updated when their turn comes up in
the sequence.
After burst mode is used, it is recommended that at
least one full sequencer loop (320µs) is allowed to
occur before the serial port is accessed again. This
ensures that all outputs are updated before the
sequencer is interrupted.
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MAX5621/MAX5622/MAX5623
Table 3. Update Mode
MAX5621/MAX5622/MAX5623
16-Bit DACs with 16-Channel
Sample-and-Hold Outputs
6
7
SKIP
+10V
+5V
2/fSEQ
SHA ARRAY
UPDATE
SEQUENCE
SKIP SKIP
7
8
5
6
7
VLOGIC VLDAC VLSHA
CS
LOAD MULTIPLE
ADDRESSES
0.1µF
0.1µF
33/fSEQ TO UPDATE
ALL CHANNELS
+2.5V
VDD
REF
OUT0
GS
DIN
CS
OUT1
DIN
SCLK
Figure 6. Burst Mode Timing Example
IMMED
Figure 6 shows an example of a burst mode operation.
As with the immediate update example, CS falls while
channel 7 is being refreshed. Data for multiple channels is loaded, and no channels are refreshed as long
as CS remains low. Once CS returns high, sequencing
resumes with channel 7 and continues normal refresh
operation. Thirty-three fSEQ cycles are required before
all channels have been updated.
MAX5621
MAX5622
MAX5623
CLKSEL
ECLK
RST
DGND
AGND
VSS
OUT15
CL
0.1µF
-4V
External Sequencer Clock
An external clock can be used to control the
sequencer, altering the output update rate. The
sequencer runs at 1/4 the frequency of the supplied
clock (ECLK). The external clock option is selected by
driving either C0 or CLKSEL high.
When CLKSEL is asserted, the internal clock oscillator
is disabled. This feature allows synchronizing the
sequencer to other system operations, or shutting down
of the sequencer altogether during high-accuracy system measurements. The low 1mV/s droop of these
devices ensures that no appreciable degradation of the
output voltages occurs, even during extended periods
of time when the sequencer is disabled.
Power-On Reset
A power-on reset (POR) circuit sets all channels to 0V
(code 4F2C hex) in sequence, requiring 320µs. This prevents damage to downstream ICs due to arbitrary reference levels being presented following system power-up.
This same function is available by driving RST low.
During the reset operation, the sequencer is run by the
internal clock, regardless of the state of CLKSEL. The
reset process cannot be interrupted, and serial inputs
are ignored until the entire reset process is complete.
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Figure 7. Typical Operating Circuit
Applications Information
Power Supplies and Bypassing
Grounding and power-supply decoupling strongly influence device performance. Digital signals may couple
through the reference input, power supplies, and
ground connection. Proper grounding and layout can
reduce digital feedthrough and crosstalk. At the device
level, a 0.1µF capacitor is required for the VDD, VSS,
and VL_ pins. They should be placed as close to the
pins as possible. More substantial decoupling at the
board level is recommended and is dependent on the
number of devices on the board (Figure 7).
The MAX5621/MAX5622/MAX5623 have three separate
+5V logic power supplies, VLDAC, VLOGIC, and VLSHA.
VLDAC powers the 16-bit digital-to-analog converter,
VLSHA powers the control logic of the SHA array, and
VLOGIC powers the serial interface, sequencer, internal
clock and SRAM. Additional filtering of V LDAC and
VLSHA improves the overall performance of the device.
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16-Bit DACs with 16-Channel
Sample-and-Hold Outputs
Chip Information
CL
N.C.
OUT11
OUT12
N.C.
N.C.
AGND
OUT13
N.C.
63 62 61 60 59 58
N.C.
OUT14
OUT15
VREF
64
N.C.
CH
TOP VIEW
AGND
TRANSISTOR COUNT: 16,229
PROCESS: BiCMOS
57 56 55 54 53 52 51 50 49
N.C.
1
48 VDD
N.C.
2
47 CH
GS
3
46 VSS
VLDAC
4
45 OUT10
RST
5
44 N.C.
CS
6
43 OUT9
DIN
7
42 N.C.
SCLK
8
41 OUT8
VLOGIC
9
MAX5621
MAX5622
MAX5623
IMMED 10
40 AGND
39 VDD
ECLK 11
38 N.C.
CLKSEL 12
37 OUT7
DGND 13
36 N.C.
VLSHA 14
35 OUT6
AGND 15
34 N.C.
VSS 16
33 CL
VSS
CH
OUT5
N.C.
OUT4
N.C.
OUT3
AGND
N.C.
OUT2
N.C.
N.C.
OUT1
OUT0
CL
VDD
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32
TQFP
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MAX5621/MAX5622/MAX5623
Pin Configurations (continued)
MAX5621/MAX5622/MAX5623
16-Bit DACs with 16-Channel
Sample-and-Hold Outputs
Package Information
(The package drawing(s) in this data sheet may not reflect the most current specifications. For the latest package outline information
go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages.)
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16-Bit DACs with 16-Channel
Sample-and-Hold Outputs
68L QFN THIN.EPS
PACKAGE OUTLINE
68L QFN THIN, 10x10x0.8 MM
21-0142
A
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MAX5621/MAX5622/MAX5623
Package Information (continued)
(The package drawing(s) in this data sheet may not reflect the most current specifications. For the latest package outline information
go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages.)
MAX5621/MAX5622/MAX5623
16-Bit DACs with 16-Channel
Sample-and-Hold Outputs
Package Information (continued)
(The package drawing(s) in this data sheet may not reflect the most current specifications. For the latest package outline information
go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages.)
PACKAGE OUTLINE
68L QFN THIN, 10x10x0.8 MM
21-0142
A
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