PRELIMINARY TECHNICAL DATA
AD5280/AD5282
9
1
9
1
SCL
1
1
AD1
AD0
R/W
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
0
1
0
SDA
NO ACK.
BY MASTER
ACK. BY
AD5280
START BY
MASTER
FRAME 2
STOP BY
MASTER
FRAME 1
Slave Address Byte
Data From Select ed
RDAC Register
Figure 3. Reading Data from a Previously Selected RDAC Register
for data 02H and so on. Each LSB data value increase moves the
OPERATION
The AD5280/AD5282 provides a single/dual channel, 256-
position digitally-controlled variable resistor (VR) device. The
terms VR and RDAC are used interchangeably throughout this
documentation. To program the VR settings, refer to the Digital
Interface section. Both parts have an internal power ON preset
that places the wiper in mid scale during power on, which
simplifies the fault condition recovery at power up. In addition,
the shutdown SHDN pin of AD5280/AD5282 places the RDAC
in a zero power consumption state where terminal A is open
circuited and the wiper W is connected to terminal B, resulting
in only leakage currents being consumed in the VR structure. In
shutdown mode the VR latch settings are maintained, so that,
returning to operational mode from power shutdown, the VR
settings return to their previous resistance values.
wiper up the resistor ladder until the last tap point is reached at
19982Ω [RAB–1LSB+RW]. The wiper does not directly connect
to the B terminal. See Figure 4 for a simplified diagram of the
equivalent RDAC circuit.
The general equation determining the digitally programmed
output resistance between W and B is:
D
RWB (D) =
RAB +RW
eqn.1
256
where D is the decimal equivalent of the binary code which is
loaded in the 8-bit RDAC register, and RAB is the nominal end-
to-end resistance.
Ax
SHDN
For example, RAB=20KΩ, when VB = 0V and A–terminal is open
R
R
S
S
S
circuit, the following output resistance values RWB will be set for
the following RDAC latch codes. Result will be the same if
terminal A is tied to W:
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
R
D
RWB
Output State
Wx
(DEC) (Ω)
256
128
1
19982Ω Full-Scale (RAB - 1LSB + RW)
10060Ω Mid-Scale
RDAC
LATCH
&
DECODER
138Ω
60Ω
1 LSB
R
S
Bx
0
Zero-Scale (Wiper contact resistance)
Note that in the zero-scale condition a finite wiper resistance of
60Ω is present. Care should be taken to limit the current flow
between W and B in this state to a maximum current of no more
than 5mA. Otherwise, degradation or possible destruction of the
internal switch contact can occur.
Figure 4. AD5280/AD5282 Equivalent RDAC Circuit
PROGRAMMING THE VARIABLE RESISTOR
Rheostat Operation
The nominal resistance of the RDAC between terminals A and B
are available in 20KΩ, 50KΩ, and 200KΩ. The final three
digits of the part number determine the nominal resistance
value, e.g. 20KΩ = 20; 50KΩ = 50; 200KΩ = 200. The
nominal resistance (RAB) of the VR has 256 contact points
Similar to the mechanical potentiometer, the resistance of the
RDAC between the wiper W and terminal A also produces a
digitally controlled resistance RWA. When these terminals are
used the B–terminal should be let open or tied to the wiper
terminal. Setting the resistance value for RWA starts at a
accessed by the wiper terminal, plus the B terminal contact. The
eight bit data in the RDAC latch is decoded to select one of the
256 possible settings. Assume a 20KΩ part is used, the wiper's
first connection starts at the B terminal for data 00H. Since there
maximum value of resistance and decreases as the data loaded in
the latch is increased in value. The general equation for this
operation is:
is a 60Ω wiper contact resistance, such connection yields a
minimum of 60Ω resistance between terminals W and B. The
second connection is the first tap point corresponds to 138Ω
(RWB = RAB/256 + RW = 78Ω+60Ω) for data 01H. The third
256 − D
RWA (D) =
RAB + RW
eqn.2
256
connection is the next tap point representing 216Ω (78x2+60)
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REV PrE 12 MAR 02
Information contained in this Product Concept Data Sheet describes a product in the early definition stage. There is no guarantee that the information contained here will become a final
product in its present form. For latest information contact Walt Heinzer/Analog Devices, Santa Clara, CA. TEL 408 382-3107; FAX 408 382-2721; email; walt.heinzer@analog.com