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Complete 14-Bit DAC
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AD7840
FEATURES
FUNCTIO NAL BLO CK D IAGRAM
Com plete 14-Bit Voltage Output DAC
Parallel and Serial Interface Capability
80 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Interfaces to High Speed DSP Processors
e.g., ADSP-2100, TMS32010, TMS32020
45 ns m in WR Pulse Width
Low Pow er – 70 m W typ.
Operates from ؎5 V Supplies
GENERAL D ESCRIP TIO N
P RO D UCT H IGH LIGH TS
T he AD7840 is a fast, complete 14-bit voltage output D/A con-
verter. It consists of a 14-bit DAC, 3 V buried Zener reference,
DAC output amplifier and high speed control logic.
1. Complete 14-Bit D/A Function
T he AD7840 provides the complete function for creating ac
signals and dc voltages to 14-bit accuracy. T he part features
an on-chip reference, an output buffer amplifier and 14-bit
D/A converter.
T he part features double-buffered interface logic with a 14-bit
input latch and 14-bit DAC latch. Data is loaded to the input
latch in either of two modes, parallel or serial. T his data is then
transferred to the DAC latch under control of an asynchronous
signal. A fast data setup time of 21 ns allows direct
parallel interfacing to digital signal processors and high speed
16-bit microprocessors. In the serial mode, the maximum serial
data clock rate can be as high as 6 MHz.
2. Dynamic Specifications for DSP Users
In addition to traditional dc specifications, the AD7840 is
specified for ac parameters including signal-to-noise ratio and
harmonic distortion. T hese parameters along with important
timing parameters are tested on every device.
3. Fast, Versatile Microprocessor Interface
T he analog output from the AD7840 provides a bipolar output
range of ±3 V. T he AD7840 is fully specified for dynamic per-
formance parameters such as signal-to-noise ratio and harmonic
distortion as well as for traditional dc specifications. Full power
output signals up to 20 kHz can be created.
T he AD7840 is capable of 14-bit parallel and serial interfac-
ing. In the parallel mode, data setup times of 21 ns and write
pulse widths of 45 ns make the AD7840 compatible with
modern 16-bit microprocessors and digital signal processors.
In the serial mode, the part features a high data transfer rate
of 6 MHz.
T he AD7840 is fabricated in linear compatible CMOS
(LC2MOS), an advanced, mixed technology process that com-
bines precision bipolar circuits with low power CMOS logic.
T he part is available in a 24-pin plastic and hermetic
dual-in-line package (DIP) and is also packaged in a 28-termi-
nal plastic leaded chip carrier (PLCC).
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