AD ADR03

Dual, Current-Output,
Serial-Input, 16-/14-Bit DACs
AD5545/AD5555
Data Sheet
FEATURES
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
16-bit resolution AD5545
14-bit resolution AD5555
±1 LSB DNL monotonic
±1 LSB INL
2 mA full-scale current ±20%, with VREF = 10 V
0.5 µs settling time
2Q multiplying reference-input 6.9 MHz BW
Zero or midscale power-up preset
Zero or midscale dynamic reset
3-wire interface
Compact 16-lead TSSOP package
VREFA
VREFB
16 OR 14
VDD
RFBA
D0..DX
INPUT
REGISTER
SDI
DAC A
REGISTER R
R
IOUTA
DAC A
AGNDA
RFBB
INPUT
REGISTER
CS
EN
CLK
DAC B
REGISTER R
R
IOUTB
DAC B
AGNDB
DAC A
B
ADDR
DECODE
POWERON
RESET
DGND
RS MSB
AD5545/
AD5555
LDAC
02918- 0- 001
Figure 1.
APPLICATIONS
Automatic test equipment
Instrumentation
Digitally controlled calibration
Industrial control PLCs
Programmable attenuator
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The AD5545/AD5555 are 16-bit/14-bit, current-output, digitalto-analog converters designed to operate from a 4.5 V to 5.5 V
supply range.
An external reference is needed to establish the full-scale
output-current. An internal feedback resistor (RFB) enhances
the resistance and temperature tracking when combined
with an external op amp to complete the I-to-V conversion.
A serial data interface offers high speed, 3-wire microcontroller
compatible inputs using serial data in (SDI), clock (CLK), and
chip select (CS). Additional LDAC function allows
simultaneous update operation. The internal reset logic allows
power-on preset and dynamic reset at either zero or midscale,
depending on the state of the MSB pin.
The AD5545/AD5555 are packaged in the compact TSSOP-16
package and can be operated from −40°C to +85°C.
Rev. G
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AD5545/AD5555
Data Sheet
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1
Grounding ................................................................................... 11
Applications ....................................................................................... 1
Applications Information .............................................................. 12
Product Overview............................................................................. 1
Stability ........................................................................................ 12
Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1
Positive Voltage Output ............................................................. 12
Revision History ............................................................................... 2
Bipolar Output ............................................................................ 12
Specifications..................................................................................... 3
Programmable Current Source ................................................ 13
Electrical Characteristics ............................................................. 3
DAC with Programmable Input Reference Range ................ 14
Timing Diagrams.......................................................................... 4
Reference Selection .................................................................... 15
Absolute Maximum Ratings ............................................................ 5
Amplifier Selection .................................................................... 15
ESD Caution .................................................................................. 5
Evaluation Board for the AD5545 ................................................ 17
Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions ............................. 6
System Demonstration Platform .............................................. 17
Typical Performance Characteristics ............................................. 7
Operating the Evaluation Board .............................................. 17
Theory of Operation ........................................................................ 9
Evaluation Board Schematics ................................................... 18
Digital-to-Analog Converter ...................................................... 9
Evaluation Board Layout ........................................................... 21
Serial Data Interface ................................................................... 10
Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 23
Power-Up Sequence ................................................................... 11
Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 23
Layout and Power Supply Bypassing ....................................... 11
REVISION HISTORY
4/13—Rev. F to Rev. G
3/11—Rev. B to Rev. C
Changes to Product Overview Section .......................................... 1
Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 23
Change to Equation 4, Bipolar Output Section .......................... 12
2/13—Rev. E to Rev. F
Change to VDD Pin Description, Table 3 ........................................ 6
Changed ADA4899 to ADA4899-1, Table 12 ............................. 16
Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 23
12/11—Rev. D to Rev. E
Added Figure 13; Renumbered Sequentially ................................ 8
5/11—Rev. C to Rev. D
Added Evaluation Board for the AD5545 Section, System
Demonstration Platform Section, and Operating the Evaluation
Board Section .................................................................................. 17
Added Figure 25 and Figure 26; Renumbered Sequentially ..... 17
Added Evaluation Board Schematics Section, Figure 27 .......... 18
Added Figure 28.............................................................................. 19
Added Figure 29.............................................................................. 20
Added Evaluation Board Layout Section, Figure 30, and
Figure 31, ......................................................................................... 21
Added Figure 32.............................................................................. 22
Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 23
4/10—Rev. A to Rev. B
Changes to 2Q Multiplying Reference Input .................................1
Changes to AC Characteristics and Endnote 3 in Table 1 ...........4
Changes to Figure 13 and Figure 15 ...............................................8
Added Reference Selection Section, Amplifier Selection Section,
and Table 10 .................................................................................... 15
Added Table 11 and Table 12 ........................................................ 16
Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 17
9/09—Rev. 0 to Rev. A
Changes to Features Section ............................................................1
Changes to Static Performance, Relative Accuracy, AD5545C
Parameter, Table 1 .............................................................................3
Moved ESD Caution..........................................................................5
Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 16
7/03—Revision 0: Initial Version
Rev. G | Page 2 of 24
Data Sheet
AD5545/AD5555
SPECIFICATIONS
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
VDD = 5 V ± 10%, IOUT = virtual GND, GND = 0 V, VREF = 10 V, TA = full operating temperature range, unless otherwise noted.
Table 1.
Parameter
STATIC PERFORMANCE 1
Resolution
Symbol
Conditions
N
AD5545, 1 LSB = VREF/216 = 153 µV when VREF = 10 V
AD5555, 1 LSB = VREF/214 = 610 µV when VREF = 10 V
AD5545B
AD5555C
AD5545C
Monotonic
Data = 0x0000, TA = 25°C
Data = 0x0000, TA = TA Max
Data = full scale
Relative Accuracy
INL
Differential Nonlinearity
Output Leakage Current
DNL
IOUT
Full-Scale Gain Error
Full-Scale Temperature Coefficient 2
REFERENCE INPUT
VREF Range
Input Resistance
Input Capacitance2
ANALOG OUTPUT
Output Current
Output Capacitance2
LOGIC INPUTS AND OUTPUT
Logic Input Low Voltage
Logic Input High Voltage
Input Leakage Current
Input Capacitance2
GFSE
TCVFS
VREF
RREF
CREF
IOUT
COUT
fCLK
tCH
tCL
tCSS
tCSH
tDS
tDH
tLDS
tLDH
tLDAC
SUPPLY CHARACTERISTICS
Power Supply Range
Positive Supply Current
Power Dissipation
Power Supply Sensitivity
VDD range
IDD
PDISS
PSS
Typ
Max
Unit
16
14
±2
±1
±1
±1
10
20
±4
Bits
Bits
LSB
LSB
LSB
LSB
nA
nA
mV
ppm/°C
+12
5
5
V
kΩ 3
pF
2
200
mA
pF
±1
1
–12
Data = full scale
Code dependent
VIL
VIH
IIL
CIL
INTERFACE TIMING2, 4
Clock Input Frequency
Clock Width High
Clock Width Low
CS to Clock Setup
Clock to CS Hold
Data Setup
Data Hold
LDAC Setup
Hold
LDAC Width
Min
0.8
2.4
10
10
50
10
10
0
10
ns
5
10
5
10
10
4.5
Logic inputs = 0 V
Logic inputs = 0 V
∆VDD = ±5%
Rev. G | Page 3 of 24
V
V
µA
pF
MHz
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
50
ns
MHz
5.5
10
0.055
0.006
V
µA
mW
%/%
AD5545/AD5555
Data Sheet
Parameter
AC CHARACTERISTICS
Output Voltage Setting Time
Symbol
Conditions
Min
tS
Reference Multiplying BW
DAC Glitch Impulse
Feedthrough Error
BW
Q
VOUT/VREF
Digital Feedthrough
Total Harmonic Distortion
Analog Crosstalk
Q
THD
CTA
Output Spot Noise Voltage
eN
To ±0.1% full scale, data = zero scale to
full scale to zero scale
VREF = 100 mV rms, data = full scale, C1 = 5.6 pF
VREF = 0 V, data = midscale minus 1 to midscale
Data = zero scale, VREF = 100 mV rms,
f = 1 kHz, same channel
CS = logic high and fCLK = 1 MHz
VREF = 5 V p-p, data = full scale, f = 1 kHz to 10 kHz
VREFB = 0 V, measure VOUTB with VREFA = 5 V p-p
sine wave, data = full scale, f = 1 kHz to 10 kHz
f = 1 kHz, BW = 1 Hz
Typ
Max
Unit
0.5
μs
6.9
–2
–81
MHz
nV-s
dB
7
–104
–95
nV-s
dB
dB
12
nV/√Hz
1
All static performance tests (except IOUT) are performed in a closed-loop system using an external precision OP1177 I-to-V converter amplifier. The AD5545 RFB terminal
is tied to the amplifier output. Typical values represent average readings measured at 25°C.
2
These parameters are guaranteed by design and not subject to production testing.
3
All ac characteristic tests are performed in a closed-loop system using an AD8038 I-to-V converter amplifier and the AD8065 for the THD specification.
4
All input control signals are specified with tR = tF = 2.5 ns (10% to 90% of 3 V) and timed from a voltage level of 1.5 V.
TIMING DIAGRAMS
SDI
A1
A0
D15
D14
D13
D12
D11
D10
D1
D0
INPUT REG LD
CLK
tDS
CS
tDH
tCH
tCL
tCSS
tCSH
LDAC
tLDH
tLDS
tLDAC
02918- 0- 003
Figure 2. AD5545 18-Bit Data Word Timing Diagram
SDI
A1
A0
D13
D12
D11
D10
D09
D08
D1
D0
INPUT REG LD
CLK
tDS
CS
tDH
tCH
tCL
tCSS
tCSH
LDAC
tLDH
tLDS
tLDAC
02918- 0- 004
Figure 3. AD5555 16-Bit Data Word Timing Diagram
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Data Sheet
AD5545/AD5555
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Table 2.
Parameter
VDD to GND
VREF to GND
Logic Inputs to GND
V(IOUT) to GND
Input Current to Any Pin except
Supplies
Package Power Dissipation
Thermal Resistance θJA
16-Lead TSSOP
Maximum Junction Temperature
(TJ max)
Operating Temperature Range
Storage Temperature Range
Lead Temperature
RU-16 (Vapor Phase, 60 sec)
RU-16 (Infrared, 15 sec)
Rating
–0.3 V to +8 V
–18 V to +18 V
–0.3 V to +8 V
–0.3 V to VDD + 0.3 V
±50 mA
(TJ max – TA)/θJA
Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings
may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress
rating only and functional operation of the device at these or
any other conditions above those indicated in the operational
section of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect
device reliability.
ESD CAUTION
150°C/W
150°C
–40°C to +85°C
–65°C to +150°C
215°C
220°C
Rev. G | Page 5 of 24
AD5545/AD5555
Data Sheet
PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
RFBA 1
16 CLK
VREFA 2
15 LDAC
IOUTA 3
AGNDA 4
AGNDB 5
14 MSB
AD5545/
AD5555
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
13 VDD
12 DGND
IOUTB 6
11 CS
VREFB 7
10 RS
RFBB 8
9
SDI
02918- 0- 002
Figure 4. 16-Lead TSSOP
Table 3. Pin Function Descriptions
Pin No.
1
2
Mnemonic
RFBA
VREFA
3
4
5
6
7
IOUTA
AGNDA
AGNDB
IOUTB
VREFB
8
9
10
RFBB
SDI
RS
11
CS
12
13
14
DGND
VDD
MSB
15
LDAC
16
CLK
Description
Establish voltage output for DAC A by connecting this pin to an external amplifier output.
DAC A Reference Voltage Input Terminal. Establishes DAC A full-scale output voltage. This pin can
be tied to the VDD pin.
DAC A Current Output.
DAC A Analog Ground.
DAC B Analog Ground.
DAC B Current Output.
DAC B Reference Voltage Input Terminal. Establishes DAC B full-scale output voltage.
This pin can be tied to the VDD pin.
Establish voltage output for DAC B by the RFBB pin connecting to an external amplifier output.
Serial Data Input. Input data loads directly into the shift register.
Reset Pin, Active Low Input. Input registers and DAC registers are set to all 0s or midscale. Register
Data = 0x0000 when MSB = 0. Register Data = 0x8000 for AD5545 and 0x2000 for AD5555 when
MSB = 1.
Chip Select, Active Low Input. Disables shift register loading when high. Transfers serial register
data to the input register when CS/LDAC returns high. This does not affect LDAC operation.
Digital Ground Pin.
Positive Power Supply Input. Specified range of operation 5 V ± 10%.
MSB bit sets output to either 0 or midscale during a RESET pulse (RS) or at system power-on.
Output equals zero scale when MSB = 0 and midscale when MSB = 1. MSB pin can also be tied
permanently to ground or VDD.
Load DAC Register Strobe, Level Sensitive Active Low. Transfers all input register data to DAC
registers. Asynchronous active low input. See Table 7 and Table 8 for operation.
Clock Input. Positive edge clocks data into shift register.
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Data Sheet
AD5545/AD5555
1.0
1.0
0.8
0.8
0.6
0.6
0.4
0.4
0.2
0.2
DNL (LSB)
INL (LSB)
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
0
–0.2
0
–0.2
–0.4
–0.4
–0.6
–0.6
–0.8
–0.8
–1.0
0
8192
–1.0
16384 24576 32768 40960 49152 57344 65536
CODE (Decimal)
0
0248
4096
6144
8192 10240 12288 14336 16384
CODE (Decimal)
02918- 0- 009
02918- 0- 012
Figure 5. AD5545 Integral Nonlinearity Error
Figure 8. AD5555 Differential Nonlinearity Error
1.0
1.5
VREF = 2.5V
TA = 25°C
0.8
1.0
LINEARITY ERROR (LSB)
0.6
DNL (LSB)
0.4
0.2
0
–0.2
–0.4
–0.6
0.5
INL
0
DNL
–0.5
–1.0
GE
–0.8
–1.0
0
8192
–1.5
16384 24576 32768 40960 49152 57344 65536
CODE (Decimal)
2
4
02918- 0- 010
Figure 6. AD5545 Differential Nonlinearity Error
10
02918- 0- 013
Figure 9. Linearity Errors vs. VDD
5
1.0
VDD = 5V
TA = 25°C
0.8
SUPPLY CURRENT IDD (LSB)
0.6
0.4
INL (LSB)
6
8
SUPPLY VOLTAGE VDD (V)
0.2
0
–0.2
–0.4
–0.6
4
3
2
1
–0.8
–1.0
0
2048
4096
0
6144
8192 10240 12288 14336 16384
CODE (Decimal)
02918- 0- 011
0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
LOGIC INPUT VOLTAGE VIH (V)
4.5
Figure 10. Supply Current vs. Logic Input Voltage
Figure 7. AD5555 Integral Nonlinearity Error
Rev. G | Page 7 of 24
5.0
02918- 0- 014
AD5545/AD5555
Data Sheet
2
3.0
0
–2
2.0
–4
0x5555
GAIN (dB)
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
2.5
1.5
0x8000
–6
–8
1.0
0xFFFF
0x0000
0.5
–10
–12
0
10k
100k
10M
1M
CLOCK FREQUENCY (Hz)
–14
10k
100M
100k
1M
10M
100M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
02918-0-117
02918- 0- 015
Figure 14. Reference Multiplying Bandwidth
Figure 11. Supply Current vs. Clock Frequency
90
VDD = 5V ± 10%
VREF = 10V
80
CS
70
PSSR (-dB)
60
50
40
30
20
VOUT
10
0
10
100
1k
10k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
100k
1M
02918- 0- 016
02918- 0- 018
Figure 15. Settling Time
Figure 12. Power Supply Rejection Ration vs. Frequency
–3.70
20
–3.75
0
–3.80
–40
VOUT (V)
POWER SPECTRUM (dB)
–20
–60
–80
–100
–3.85
–3.90
–3.95
–120
–4.00
–140
–160
0
5
10
15
20
–4.05
–200
25
–100
0
100
TIME (ns)
200
300
400
02918-0-119
FREQUENCY (Hz)
02918- 0- 113
Figure 16. Midscale Transition and Digital Feedthrough
Figure 13. AD5545/AD5555 Analog THD
Rev. G | Page 8 of 24
Data Sheet
AD5545/AD5555
THEORY OF OPERATION
The AD5545/AD5555 contain a 16-/14-bit, current-output,
digital-to-analog converter, a serial-input register, and a DAC
register. Both parts require a minimum of a 3-wire serial data
interface with an additional LDAC for dual channel simultaneous
update.
DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG CONVERTER
The DAC architecture uses a current-steering R-2R ladder
design. Figure 17 shows the typical equivalent DAC. The DAC
contains a matching feedback resistor for use with an external
I-to-V converter amplifier. The RFB pin is connected to the
output of the external amplifier. The IOUT terminal is connected
to the inverting input of the external amplifier. These DACs are
designed to operate with either negative or positive reference
voltages. The VDD power pin is used only by the logic to drive
the DAC switches on and off. Note that a matching switch is
used in series with the internal 5 kΩ feedback resistor. If users
attempt to measure the RFB value, power must be applied to VDD
to achieve continuity. The VREF input voltage and the digital data
(D) loaded into the corresponding DAC register, according to
Equation 1 and Equation 2, determine the DAC output voltage.
VOUT = –VREF × D / 65,536
These DACs are also designed to accommodate ac reference input
signals. The AD5545/AD5555 accommodate input reference
voltages in the range of –12 V to +12 V. The reference voltage
inputs exhibit a constant nominal input-resistance value of
5 kΩ, ±30%. The DAC output (IOUT) is code dependent, producing various output resistances and capacitances. When
choosing an external amplifier, the user should take into
account the variation in impedance generated by the AD5545/
AD5555 on the amplifiers inverting input node. The feedback
resistance in parallel with the DAC ladder resistance dominates
output voltage noise.
GND
VDD
VREFA
(2)
VREF
2R
2R
2R
R
RFB
R
5kΩ
S2
2R
2R
2R
R
RFBA
5kΩ
R
+3V
S2
S1
IOUTA
VCC
S1
IOUT
GND
DIGITAL INTERFACE CONNECTIONS OMITTED FOR CLARITY:
SWITCHES S1 AND S2 ARE CLOSED, VDD MUST BE POWERED
02918- 0- 005
Figure 17. Equivalent R-2R DAC Circuit
Rev. G | Page 9 of 24
VOUT
AD8628
VEE
AD5545/AD5555
–3V
LOAD
AGNDA
DIGITAL INTERFACE CONNECTIONS OMITTED FOR CLARITY:
SWITCHES S1 AND S2 ARE CLOSED, VDD MUST BE POWERED
Figure 18. Recommended System Connections
VDD
R
R
R
Note that the output full-scale polarity is the opposite of the
VREF polarity for dc reference voltages.
R
VOUT
ADR03
(1)
VOUT = –VREF × D /16,384
5V
VIN
2.500V
02918- 0- 006
AD5545/AD5555
Data Sheet
SERIAL DATA INTERFACE
to the DAC A register. At this time, the output is not updated. To
load DAC B data, pull CS low for an 18-bit duration and program
DAC B with the proper address and data, then pull CS high to
latch data to the DAC B register. Finally, pull LDAC low and then
high to update both the DAC A and DAC B outputs
simultaneously.
The AD5545/AD5555 use a minimum 3-wire (CS, SDI, CLK)
serial data interface for single channel update operation. With
Table 7 as an example (AD5545), users can tie LDAC low
and RS high, and then pull CS low for an 18-bit duration. New
serial data is then clocked into the serial-input register in an 18bit data-word format with the MSB bit loaded first. Table 8
defines the truth table for the AD5555. Data is placed on the
SDI pin and clocked into the register on the positive clock edge
of CLK. For the AD5545, only the last 18-bits clocked into the
serial register are interrogated when the CS pin is strobed high,
transferring the serial register data to the DAC register and
updating the output. If the applied microcontroller outputs
serial data in different lengths than the AD5545, such as 8-bit
bytes, three right justified data bytes can be written to the
AD5545. The AD5545 ignores the six MSB and recognizes the
18 LSB as valid data. After loading the serial register, the rising
edge of CS transfers the serial register data to the DAC register
and updates the output; during the CS strobe, the CLK should
not be toggled.
Table 6 shows that each DAC A and DAC B can be individually
loaded with a new data value. In addition, a common new data
value can be loaded into both DACs simultaneously by setting Bit
A1 = A0 = high. This command enables the parallel combination
of both DACs, with IOUTA and IOUTB tied together, to act as one
DAC with significant improved noise performance.
ESD Protection Circuits
All logic input pins contain back-biased ESD protection Zeners
connected to digital ground (DGND) and VDD as shown in
Figure 19.
VDD
DIGITAL
INPUTS
5kΩ
If users want to program each channel separately but update them
simultaneously, program LDAC and RS high initially, then
pull CS low for an 18-bit duration and program DAC A with the
proper address and data bits. CS is then pulled high to latch data
DGND
02918- 0- 007
Figure 19. Equivalent ESD Protection Circuits
Table 4. AD5545 Serial Input Register Data Format, Data Is Loaded in the MSB-First Format 1
Bit Position
Data Word
1
MSB
B17
A1
B16
A0
B15
D15
B14
D14
B13
D13
B12
D12
B11
D11
B10
D10
B9
D9
B8
D8
B7
D7
B6
D6
B5
D5
B4
D4
B3
D3
B2
D2
B1
D1
LSB
B0
D0
Note that only the last 18 bits of data clocked into the serial register (address + data) are inspected when the CS line’s positive edge
returns to logic high. At this point, an internally generated load strobe transfers the serial register data contents (Bit D15 to Bit D0) to the
decoded DAC input register address determined by Bit A1 and Bit A0. Any extra bits clocked into the AD5545 shift register are ignored; only the last 18 bits clocked in
are used. If double-buffered data is not needed, the LDAC pin can be tied logic low to disable the DAC registers.
Table 5. AD5555 Serial Input Register Data Format, Data Is Loaded in the MSB-First Format 1
Bit Position
Data Word
1
MSB
B15
A1
B14
A0
B13
D13
B12
D12
B11
D11
B10
D10
B9
D9
B8
D8
B7
D7
B6
D6
B5
D5
B4
D4
B3
D3
B2
D2
B1
D1
LSB
B0
D0
Note that only the last 16 bits of data clocked into the serial register (address + data) are inspected when the CS line’s positive edge
returns to logic high. At this point, an internally generated load strobe transfers the serial register data contents (Bit D13 to Bit D0) to the
decoded DAC input register address determined by Bit A1 and Bit A0. Any extra bits clocked into the AD5555 shift register are ignored; only the last 16 bits clocked in
are used. If double-buffered data is not needed, the LDAC pin can be tied logic low to disable the DAC registers.
Table 6. Address Decode
A1
0
0
1
1
A0
0
1
0
1
DAC Decoded
None
DAC A
DAC B
DAC A and DAC B
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Data Sheet
AD5545/AD5555
Table 7. AD5545 Control Logic Truth Table1, 2
CS
CLK
X
L
+
H
L
LDAC
RS
H
L
L
L
+
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
MSB
X
X
X
X
X
Serial Shift Register Function
No effect
No effect
Shift register data advanced one bit
No effect
No effect
H
H
H
H
H
X
X
X
X
X
L
H
+
H
H
H
H
H
L
L
X
X
X
0
H
No effect
No effect
No effect
No effect
No effect
1
2
Input Register Function
Latched
Latched
Latched
Latched
Selected DAC updated
with current SR current
Latched
Latched
Latched
Latched data = 0x0000
Latched data = 0x8000
DAC Register
Latched
Latched
Latched
Latched
Latched
Transparent
Latched
Latched
Latched data = 0x0000
Latched data = 0x8000
SR = shift register, + = positive logic transition, and X = don’t care.
At power-on, both the input register and the DAC register are loaded with all 0s.
Table 8. AD5555 Control Logic Truth Table1, 2
CS
CLK
LDAC
RS
MSB
Serial Shift Register Function
Input Register Function
DAC Register
H
L
L
L
+
X
L
+
H
L
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
X
X
X
X
X
No effect
No effect
Shift register data advanced one bit
No effect
No effect
Latched
Latched
Latched
Latched
Latched
H
H
H
H
H
X
X
X
X
X
L
H
+
H
H
H
H
H
L
L
X
X
X
0
H
No effect
No effect
No effect
No effect
No effect
Latched
Latched
Latched
Latched
Selected DAC updated
with current SR current
Latched
Latched
Latched
Latched data = 0x0000
Latched data = 0x2000
1
2
Transparent
Latched
Latched
Latched data = 0x0000
Latched data = 0x2000
SR = shift register, + = positive logic transition, and X = don’t care.
At power-on, both the input register and the DAC register are loaded with all 0s.
POWER-UP SEQUENCE
It is recommended to power-up VDD and ground prior to any
reference voltages. The ideal power-up sequence is AGNDx,
DGND, VDD, VREFx, and digital inputs. A noncompliance
power-up sequence can elevate reference current, but the device
will resume normal operation once VDD is powered.
(see Figure 20). Users should not apply switching regulators for
VDD due to the power supply rejection ratio degradation over
frequency.
AD5545/
AD5555
VDD
C2
LAYOUT AND POWER SUPPLY BYPASSING
It is a good practice to employ compact, minimum lead length
layout design. The input leads should be as direct as possible
with a minimum conductor length. Ground paths should have
low resistance and low inductance.
Similarly, it is also good practice to bypass the power supplies
with quality capacitors for optimum stability. Supply leads to
the device should be bypassed with 0.01 μF to 0.1 μF disc or
chip ceramic capacitors. Low ESR 1 μF to 10 μF tantalum or
electrolytic capacitors should also be applied at VDD to minimize
any transient disturbance and to filter any low frequency ripple
+ C1
10F
VDD
0.1F
AGNDX
DGND
02918- 0- 008
Figure 20. Power Supply Bypassing and Grounding Connection
GROUNDING
The DGND and AGNDx pins of the AD5545/AD5555 refer to the
digital and analog ground references. To minimize the digital
ground bounce, the DGND terminal should be joined remotely
at a single point to the analog ground plane (see Figure 20).
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AD5545/AD5555
Data Sheet
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
STABILITY
BIPOLAR OUTPUT
The AD5545/AD5555 is inherently a 2-quadrant multiplying
DAC. It can easily be set up for unipolar output operation. The
full-scale output polarity is the inverse of the reference input
voltage.
VDD
U1
RFB
VDD
IOUT
VREF
VREF
C1
VO
AD8628
GND
AD5545/AD5555
U2
02918- 0- 020
Figure 21. Operational Compensation Capacitor for Gain Peaking
Prevention
In the I-to-V configuration, the IOUT of the DAC and the
inverting node of the op amp must be connected as close as
possible, and proper PCB layout techniques must be employed.
Because every code change corresponds to a step function, gain
peaking may occur if the op amp has limited GBP, and if there
is excessive parasitic capacitance at the inverting node.
An optional compensation capacitor, C1, can be added for
stability as shown in Figure 21. C1 should be found empirically,
but 6 pF is generally more than adequate for the compensation.
POSITIVE VOLTAGE OUTPUT
To achieve the positive voltage output, an applied negative
reference to the input of the DAC is preferred over the output
inversion through an inverting amplifier because of the
resistors’ tolerance errors. To generate a negative reference, the
reference can be level shifted by an op amp such that the VOUT
and GND pins of the reference become the virtual ground and
−2.5 V, respectively (see Figure 22).
In some applications, it may be necessary to generate the full
4-quadrant multiplying capability or a bipolar output swing. This
is easily accomplished by using an additional external amplifier,
U4, configured as a summing amplifier (see Figure 23). In this
circuit, the second amplifier, U4, provides a gain of 2, which
increases the output span magnitude to 5 V. Biasing the external
amplifier with a 2.5 V offset from the reference voltage results in a
full 4-quadrant multiplying circuit. The transfer equation of this
circuit shows that both negative and positive output voltages are
created because the input data (D) is incremented from code zero
(VOUT = −2.5 V) to midscale (VOUT = 0 V) to full scale (VOUT =
+2.5 V).
(3)
VOUT = (D/8192 − 1) × VREF (AD5555)
(4)
For the AD5545, the external resistance tolerance becomes the
dominant error that users should be aware of.
R1
C2
U4
+5V
ADR03
VDD RFB
VREF
GND
GND
+5V
5kΩ±0.01%
R3
U1
VOUT VIN
ADR03
C1
IOUT
1/2 V+
AD8620
VO
V–
1/2
AD8620
U3
U4
R2
10kΩ±0.01% 10kΩ±0.01%
5V
+5V
VOUT = (D/32,768 − 1) × VREF (AD5545)
–5V
–2.5 < VO < +2.5
VOUT VIN
+5V
GND
1/2 V+
AD8620
V–
U3
–2.5V
U1
VDD
VREF
AD5545/AD5555
C1
RFB
IOUT
GND
1/2
AD8628
VO
–5V
AD5545/AD5555
U2
0 < VO < +2.5
02918- 0- 021
Figure 22. Positive Voltage Output Configuration
Rev. G | Page 12 of 24
U2
02918- 0- 022
Figure 23. Four-Quadrant Multiplying Application Circuit
Data Sheet
AD5545/AD5555
PROGRAMMABLE CURRENT SOURCE
Figure 24 shows a versatile V-to-I conversion circuit using
improved Howland Current Pump. In addition to the precision
current conversion it provides, this circuit enables a bidirectional current flow and high voltage compliance. This circuit
can be used in a 4 mA to 20 mA current transmitter with up to
a 500 Ω of load. In Figure 24, it shows that if the resistor
network is matched, the load current is
If the resistors are perfectly matched, ZO is infinite, which is
desirable, and the resistors behave as an ideal current source.
On the other hand, if they are not matched, ZO can be either
positive or negative. The latter can cause oscillation. As a result,
C1 is needed to prevent the oscillation. For critical applications,
C1 could be found empirically but typically falls in the range of
a few picofarads.
VDD
(R2 + R3)
IL =
R1
R3
× VREF × D
(5)
U1
VDD RFB
VREF
R3, in theory, can be made small to achieve the current needed
within the U3 output current driving capability. This circuit is
versatile such that the AD8510 can deliver ±20 mA in both
directions, and the voltage compliance approaches 15 V, which
is mainly limited by the supply voltages of U3. However, users
must pay attention to the compensation. Without C1, it can be
shown that the output impedance becomes
R1′ R3(R1 + R2 )
ZO =
R1(R2′ + R3′) – R1′(R2 + R3 )
(6)
VREF
IOUT
GND
AD5545/AD5555
AD8628
R1'
R2'
150kΩ 15kΩ
C1
10pF
U2
VDD
R3'
50Ω
U3
V+
AD8510
V–
R3
50Ω
VSS
R1
150kΩ
VL
R2
15kΩ
LOAD IL
02918- 0- 023
Figure 24. Programmable Current Source with Bidirectional
Current Control and High Voltage Compliance Capabilities
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AD5545/AD5555
Data Sheet
By putting Equations 7 through 10 together, the following
results:
DAC WITH PROGRAMMABLE INPUT
REFERENCE RANGE

DC 
1 

 128  D 
C

VREF AB  VREF 
DC
D
1  NA 
128  DC
2
Because high voltage references can be costly, users may
consider using one of the DACs, a digital potentiometer, and a
low voltage reference to form a single-channel DAC with a
programmable input reference range. This approach optimizes
the programmable range as well as facilitates future system
upgrades with just software changes. Figure 25 shows this
implementation. VREFAB is in the feedback network, therefore,

R  
D
R 
VREF AB  VREF  1  WB  –  – VREF_AB  NA  WB 
R
R
2
WA 
WA  

Table 9 shows a few examples of VREFAB of the 14-bit AD5555.
Table 9. VREFAB vs. DB and DC of the AD5555
(7)
where:
VREFAB = reference voltage of VREFA and VREFB
VREF = external reference voltage
DA = DAC A digital code in decimal
N = number of bits of DAC
RWB and RWA are digital potentiometer 128-step programmable
resistances and are given by
DC
0
32
32
64
64
96
96
DC
RAB
128
(8)
RWA 
128  DC
RAB
128
(9)
(10)
where DC = digital potentiometer digital code in decimal
(0 ≤ DC ≤ 127).
VOB  VREF AB
C1
IOUTA
+15V
V+
A
OP4177
V–
+15V
U2A
AD7376
U4
W
B
C2
2.2p
–15V
2
U3
VIN
3
AD5555
5
TEMP TRIM 6
VOUT
GND
4
VREF
OP4177
VREF_AB
U2C
ADR03
C3
VREFB
POT
IOUTB
U1B
AGNDB
DB
2N
(12)
The accuracy of VREFAB is affected by the matching of the input
and feedback resistors and, therefore, a digital potentiometer is
used for U4 because of its inherent resistance matching. The
AD7376 is a 30 V or ±15 V, 128-step digital potentiometer. If
15 V or ±7.5 V is adequate for the application, a 256-step
AD5260 digital potentiometer can be used instead.
+5V
RFBB
VREFAB
VREF
1.33 VREF
1.6 VREF
2 VREF
4 VREF
4 VREF
–8 VREF
where DB is the DAC B digital code in decimal.
DC
RWB

RWA 128  DC
VREFA U1A
AGNDA
DA
X
0
8192
0
8192
0
8192
The output of DAC B is, therefore,
RWB 
VDD RFBA
(11)
VOB
OP4177
U2B
02918- 0- 024
Figure 25. DAC with Programmable Input Reference Range
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Data Sheet
AD5545/AD5555
REFERENCE SELECTION
When selecting a reference for use with the AD55xx series
of current output DACs, pay attention to the output voltage,
temperature coefficient specification of the reference. Choosing
a precision reference with a low output temperature coefficient
minimizes error sources. Table 10 lists some of the references
available from Analog Devices, Inc., that are suitable for use
with this range of current output DACs.
AMPLIFIER SELECTION
The primary requirement for the current-steering mode is an
amplifier with low input bias currents and low input offset voltage.
Because of the code-dependent output resistance of the DAC,
the input offset voltage of an op amp is multiplied by the variable
gain of the circuit. A change in this noise gain between two
adjacent digital fractions produces a step change in the output
voltage due to the amplifier’s input offset voltage. This output
voltage change is superimposed upon the desired change in
output between the two codes and gives rise to a differential
linearity error, which, if large enough, can cause the DAC to be
nonmonotonic.
The input bias current of an op amp also generates an offset at
the voltage output because of the bias current flowing in the
feedback resistor, RFB.
Common-mode rejection of the op amp is important in voltageswitching circuits because it produces a code-dependent error
at the voltage output of the circuit.
Provided that the DAC switches are driven from true wideband
low impedance sources (VIN and AGND), they settle quickly.
Consequently, the slew rate and settling time of a voltage-switching
DAC circuit is determined largely by the output op amp. To obtain
minimum settling time in this configuration, minimize capacitance
at the VREF node (the voltage output node in this application) of
the DAC. This is done by using low input capacitance buffer
amplifiers and careful board design.
Analog Devices offers a wide range of amplifiers for both precision
dc and ac applications, as listed in Table 11 and Table 12.
Table 10. Suitable Analog Devices Precision References
Part No.
ADR01
ADR01
ADR02
ADR02
ADR03
ADR03
ADR06
ADR06
ADR420
ADR421
ADR423
ADR425
ADR431
ADR435
ADR391
ADR395
Output Voltage (V)
10
10
5.0
5.0
2.5
2.5
3.0
3.0
2.048
2.50
3.00
5.00
2.500
5.000
2.5
5.0
Initial Tolerance (%)
0.05
0.05
0.06
0.06
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.05
0.04
0.04
0.04
0.04
0.04
0.16
0.10
Maximum Temperature
Drift (ppm/°C)
3
9
3
9
3
9
3
9
3
3
3
3
3
3
9
9
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ISS (mA)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.8
0.8
0.12
0.12
Output Noise (µV p-p)
20
20
10
10
6
6
10
10
1.75
1.75
2
3.4
3.5
8
5
8
Package(s)
SOIC-8
TSOT-5, SC70-5
SOIC-8
TSOT-5, SC70-5
SOIC-8
TSOT-5, SC70-5
SOIC-8
TSOT-5, SC70-5
SOIC-8, MSOP-8
SOIC-8, MSOP-8
SOIC-8, MSOP-8
SOIC-8, MSOP-8
SOIC-8, MSOP-8
SOIC-8, MSOP-8
TSOT-5
TSOT-5
AD5545/AD5555
Data Sheet
Table 11. Suitable Analog Devices Precision Op Amps
Part No.
OP97
OP1177
AD8675
AD8671
ADA4004-1
AD8603
AD8607
AD8605
AD8615
AD8616
Supply Voltage (V)
±2 to ±20
±2.5 to ±15
±5 to ±18
±5 to ±15
±5 to ±15
1.8 to 5
1.8 to 5
2.7 to 5
2.7 to 5
2.7 to 5
VOS Maximum
(μV)
25
60
75
75
125
50
50
65
65
65
IB Maximum
(nA)
0.1
2
2
12
90
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.1 Hz to 10 Hz
Noise (μV p-p)
0.5
0.4
0.1
0.077
0.1
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.4
2.4
Supply Current (μA)
600
500
2300
3000
2000
40
40
1000
2000
2000
Package(s)
SOIC-8 , PDIP-8
MSOP-8, SOIC-8
MSOP-8, SOIC-8
MSOP-8, SOIC-8
SOIC-8, SOT-23-5
TSOT-5
MSOP-8, SOIC-8
WLCSP-5, SOT-23-5
TSOT-5
MSOP-8, SOIC-8
Table 12. Suitable Analog Devices High Speed Op Amps
Part No.
AD8065
AD8066
AD8021
AD8038
ADA4899-1
AD8057
AD8058
AD8061
AD8062
AD9631
Supply Voltage (V)
5 to 24
5 to 24
5 to 24
3 to 12
5 to 12
3 to 12
3 to 12
2.7 to 8
2.7 to 8
±3 to ±6
BW @ ACL (MHz)
145
145
490
350
600
325
325
320
320
320
Slew Rate (V/μs)
180
180
120
425
310
1000
850
650
650
1300
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VOS (Max) (μV)
1500
1500
1000
3000
35
5000
5000
6000
6000
10,000
IB (Max) (nA)
0.006
0.006
10,500
750
100
500
500
350
350
7000
Package(s)
SOIC-8, SOT-23-5
SOIC-8, MSOP-8
SOIC-8, MSOP-8
SOIC-8, SC70-5
LFCSP-8, SOIC-8
SOT-23-5, SOIC-8
SOIC-8, MSOP-8
SOT-23-5, SOIC-8
SOIC-8, MSOP-8
SOIC-8, PDIP-8
Data Sheet
AD5545/AD5555
EVALUATION BOARD FOR THE AD5545
The EVAL-AD5545SDZ is used in conjunction with an SDP1Z
system demonstration platform board available from Analog
Devices, which is purchased separately from the evaluation
board. The USB-to-SPI communication to the AD5545 is
completed using this Blackfin®-based demonstration board.
SYSTEM DEMONSTRATION PLATFORM
The system demonstration platform (SDP) is a hardware and
software evaluation tool for use in conjunction with product
evaluation boards. The SDP board is based on the Blackfin
ADSP-BF527 processor with USB connectivity to the PC
through a USB 2.0 high speed port. For more information about
this device, see the system demonstration platform web page.
OPERATING THE EVALUATION BOARD
02918-0-027
The evaluation board requires ±12 V and +5 V supplies.
The +12 V VDD and −12 V VSS are used to power the output
amplifier, and the +5 V is used to power the DAC (DVDD).
02918-0-025
Figure 27. Evaluation Board Software—AD5545 Dual DAC
Figure 26. Evaluation Board Software – Device Selection Window
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AD5545/AD5555
Data Sheet
EVALUATION BOARD SCHEMATICS
02918-0-028
Figure 28. EVAL-AD5545SDZ Schematic Part A
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Data Sheet
AD5545/AD5555
02918-0-029
Figure 29. EVAL-AD5545SDZ Schematic Part B
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AD5545/AD5555
Data Sheet
02918-0-030
Figure 30. EVAL-AD5545SDZ Schematic Part B
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Data Sheet
AD5545/AD5555
02918-0-031
EVALUATION BOARD LAYOUT
02918-0-032
Figure 31. Silkscreen
Figure 32. Component Side
Rev. G | Page 21 of 24
Data Sheet
02918-0-033
AD5545/AD5555
Figure 33. Solder Side
Rev. G | Page 22 of 24
Data Sheet
AD5545/AD5555
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
5.10
5.00
4.90
16
9
4.50
4.40
4.30
6.40
BSC
1
8
PIN 1
1.20
MAX
0.15
0.05
0.20
0.09
0.65
BSC
0.30
0.19
COPLANARITY
0.10
SEATING
PLANE
0.75
0.60
0.45
8°
0°
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MO-153-AB
Figure 34. 16-Lead Thin Shrink Small Outline Package [TSSOP]
(RU-16)
Dimensions shown in millimeters
ORDERING GUIDE
Model 1, 2
AD5545BRUZ
AD5545BRUZ-REEL7
AD5545CRUZ
AD5545CRUZ-REEL7
AD5555CRU
AD5555CRU-REEL7
AD5555CRUZ
AD5555CRUZ-REEL7
EV-AD5544/45SDZ
1
2
INL
LSB
±2
±2
±1
±1
±1
±1
±1
±1
DNL
LSB
±1
±1
±1
±1
±1
±1
±1
±1
Resolution
(Bits)
16
16
16
16
14
14
14
14
Temperature
Range
−40°C to +85°C
−40°C to +85°C
−40°C to +85°C
−40°C to +85°C
−40°C to +85°C
−40°C to +85°C
−40°C to +85°C
−40°C to +85°C
Evaluation Board
The AD5545/AD5555 contain 3131 transistors. The die size measures 71 mil. × 96 mil., 6816 sq. mil.
Z = RoHS Compliant Part.
Rev. G | Page 23 of 24
Package
Description
16-Lead TSSOP
16-Lead TSSOP
16-Lead TSSOP
16-Lead TSSOP
16-Lead TSSOP
16-Lead TSSOP
16-Lead TSSOP
16-Lead TSSOP
Package
Option
RU-16
RU-16
RU-16
RU-16
RU-16
RU-16
RU-16
RU-16
Ordering
Qty
96
1000
96
1000
96
1000
96
1000
AD5545/AD5555
Data Sheet
NOTES
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