February 1995
DAC0830/DAC0831/DAC0832 8-Bit mP
Compatible, Double-Buffered D to A Converters
General Description
The DAC0830 is an advanced CMOS/Si-Cr 8-bit multiplying
Features
Y
Double-buffered, single-buffered or flow-through digital
data inputs
DAC designed to interface directly with the 8080, 8048,
8085, Z80 , and other popular microprocessors. A deposit-
Y
Easy interchange and pin-compatible with 12-bit
DAC1230 series
É
ed silicon-chromium R-2R resistor ladder network divides
the reference current and provides the circuit with excellent
temperature tracking characteristics (0.05% of Full Scale
Range maximum linearity error over temperature). The cir-
cuit uses CMOS current switches and control logic to
achieve low power consumption and low output leakage
current errors. Special circuitry provides TTL logic input volt-
age level compatibility.
Y
Y
Direct interface to all popular microprocessors
Linearity specified with zero and full scale adjust onlyÐ
NOT BEST STRAIGHT LINE FIT.
Y
g
Works with 10V reference-full 4-quadrant
multiplication
Y
Y
Can be used in the voltage switching mode
Logic inputs which meet TTL voltage level specs (1.4V
logic threshold)
Double buffering allows these DACs to output a voltage cor-
responding to one digital word while holding the next digital
word. This permits the simultaneous updating of any num-
ber of DACs.
Y
Y
Operates ‘‘STAND ALONE’’ (without mP) if desired
Available in 20-pin small-outline or molded chip carrier
package
The DAC0830 series are the 8-bit members of a family of
microprocessor-compatible DACs (MICRO-DACTM). For ap-
plications demanding higher resolution, the DAC1000 series
(10-bits) and the DAC1208 and DAC1230 (12-bits) are avail-
able alternatives.
Key Specifications
Y
Current settling time
1 ms
8 bits
Y
Resolution
Y
Linearity
(guaranteed over temp.)
8, 9, or 10 bits
Y
Gain Tempco
0.0002% FS/ C
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20 mW
Y
Low power dissipation
BI-FETTM and MICRO-DACTM are trademarks of National Semiconductor Corporation.
Y
Single power supply
5 to 15 V
DC
Z80É is a registered trademark of Zilog Corporation.
Typical Application
*Allows easy upgrade to 12-bit DAC1230,
See application hints
TL/H/5608–1
Connection Diagrams (Top Views)
Dual-In-Line and
Small-Outline Packages
Molded Chip Carrier Package
²
This is necessary for the
12-bit DAC1230 series to
permit interchanging from
an 8-bit to a 12-bit DAC
with No PC board changes
and no software changes,
See applications section.
TL/H/5608–22
TL/H/5608–21
C
1995 National Semiconductor Corporation
TL/H/5608
RRD-B30M115/Printed in U. S. A.