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CAT525
Configured Digitally Programmable Potentiometer (DPP™):
Programmable Voltage Applications
TM
FEATURES
■ Single supply operation: 2.7V - 5.5V
■ Four 8-bit DPPs configured as programmable
voltage sources in DAC-like applications
■ Setting read-back without effecting outputs
■ Independent reference inputs
APPLICATIONS
■ Buffered wiper outputs
■ Non-volatile NVRAM memory wiper storage
■ Output voltage range includes both supply rails
■ Automated product calibration
■ Remote control adjustment of equipment
■ Offset, gain and zero adjustments in
■ 4 independently addressable buffered
output wipers
self-calibrating and adaptive control systems
■ 1 LSB accuracy, high resolution
■ Serial Microwire-like interface
■ Tamper-proof calibrations
■ DAC (with memory) substitute
DESCRIPTION
test new output values without effecting the stored
settings and stored settings can be read back without
disturbing the DPP’s output.
The CAT525 is a quad 8-bit digitally programmable
potentiometer (DPP™) configured for programmable
voltage and DAC-like applications. Intended for final
calibrationofproductssuchascamcorders,faxmachines
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.
Control of the CAT525 is accomplished with a simple 3-
wire, Microwire-like serial interface. A Chip Select pin
allows several CAT525's to share a common serial
interfaceandcommunicationsbacktothehostcontroller
is via a single serial data line thanks to the CAT525’s Tri-
Stated Data Output pin. A RDY/BSY output working in
concert with an internal low voltage detector signals
properoperationofnon-volatileNVRAMMemoryErase/
Write cycle.
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
deviceispowereddownandareautomaticallyreinstated
when power is returned. Each wiper can be dithered to
The CAT525 is available in the 0°C to 70°C commercial
and -40°C to 85°C industrial operating temperature
ranges and offered in 20-pin plastic DIP and surface
mount packages.
FUNCTIONAL DIAGRAM
PIN CONFIGURATION
V
V
REF H3
REF H1
V
V
REF H4
REF H2
2
1
20
19
SOIC Package (J, W)
DIP Package (P, L)
5
9
RDY/BSY
V
V
V
18
17
16
15
V
REFH2
1
2
3
4
5
20
19
18
17
16
15
REFH3
+
–
REFH2
1
2
3
4
5
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
REFH3
V
OUT1
PROGRAM
CONTROL
PROG
V
V
V
V
REFH4
REFH1
REFH4
REFH1
WIPER
CONTROL
REGISTERS
AND
+
–
V
V
OUT1
V
V
V
OUT1
DD
OUT2
DD
4
6
V
OUT2
NVRAM
CLK
V
OUT2
CLK
CLK
CS
DI
+
–
DATA
CONTROLLER
V
OUT3
RDY/BSY
CS
V
OUT3
RDY/BSY
CS
V
OUT3
V
7
6
7
V
6
OUT4
OUT4
+
–
CAT525
CAT525
V
OUT4
14
13
12
11
V
REFL4
DI
DO
7
V
DI
DO
REFL4
24kΩ
(ea)
8
9
V
REFL3
8
V
REFL3
H.V.
CHARGE
PUMP
SERIAL
DATA
OUTPUT
REGISTER
8
DO
9
PROG
GND
V
PROG
GND
V
REFL2
V
REFL1
REFL2
V
REFL1
10
10
11
12
V
13
14
V
CAT525
REFL2
REFL4
V
V
REFL1
REFL3
© 2004 by Catalyst Semiconductor, Inc.
Characteristics subject to change without notice
Doc. No. 2001, Rev. E
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