Not Recommended for New Design
CAT525
Quad Digitally Programmable Potentiometer (DPP™) with
256 Taps and Microwire Interface
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
Four 8-bit DPPs configured as programmable
The CAT525 is a quad 8-bit digitally programmable
potentiometer (DPP™) configured for programmable
voltage and DAC-like applications. Intended for final
calibration of products such as camcorders, fax
machines and cellular telephones on automated high
volume production lines and systems capable of self
calibration, it is also well suited for applications were
equipment requiring periodic adjustment is either difficult
to access or located in a hazardous environment.
voltage sources in DAC-like applications
Independent reference inputs
Buffered wiper outputs
Non-volatile NVRAM memory wiper storage
Output voltage range includes both supply rails
4 independently addressable buffered output
wipers
1 LSB accuracy, high resolution
Serial Microwire-like interface
The CAT525 offers four independently programmable
DPPs each having its own reference inputs and each
capable of rail to rail output swing. The wipers are
buffered by rail to rail op amps. Wiper settings, stored
in non-volatile NVRAM memory, are not lost when the
device is powered down and are automatically
reinstated when power is returned. Each wiper can be
dithered to test new output values without effecting
the stored settings and stored settings can be read
back without disturbing the DPP’s output.
Single supply operation: 2.7V - 5.5V
Setting read-back without effecting outputs
For Ordering Information details, see page 15.
APPLICATIONS
Automated product calibration
Control of the CAT525 is accomplished with a simple
3wire, Microwire-like serial interface. A Chip Select pin
allows several CAT525's to share a common serial
interface and communications back to the host
controller is via a single serial data line thanks to the
Remote control adjustment of equipment
Offset, gain and zero adjustments in self-
calibrating and adaptive control systems
Tamper-proof calibrations
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CAT525’s Tri-Stated Data Output pin. A RDY/BSY
DAC (with memory) substitute
output working in concert with an internal low voltage
detector signals proper operation of non-volatile
NVRAM Memory Erase/ Write cycle.
PIN CONFIGURATION
PDIP 20-Lead (L)
SOIC 20-Lead (W)
The CAT525 is available in the 0°C to 70°C com–
mercial and -40°C to 85°C industrial operating
temperature ranges and offered in 20-pin plastic DIP
and surface mount packages.
VREFH2
VREFH1
VDD
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
20 VREFH3
19 VREFH4
18 VOUT1
17 VOUT2
16 VOUT3
15 VOUT4
14 VREFL4
13 VREFL3
12 VREFL2
11 VREFL1
CLK
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RDY/BSY
CAT525
CS
DI
DO
PROG
GND 10
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Characteristics subject to change without notice
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Doc. No. MD-2001 Rev. J