January 1995
DAC0854 Quad 8-Bit Voltage-Output
Serial D/A Converter with Readback
General Description
Features
Y
a
Single 5V supply operation
The DAC0854 is a complete quad 8-bit voltage-output digi-
tal-to-analog converter that can operate on a single 5V sup-
ply. It includes on-chip output amplifiers, internal voltage ref-
erence, and a serial microprocessor interface. By combining
in one package the reference, amplifiers, and conversion
circuitry for four D/A converters, the DAC0854 minimizes
wiring and parts count and is hence ideally suited for appli-
cations where cost and board space are of prime concern.
Y
MICROWIRE serial interface allows easy interface to
many popular microcontrollers including the COPSTM
and HPCTM families of microcontrollers
Data readback capability
Y
Y
Output data can be formatted to read back MSB or
LSB first
Y
Versatile logic allows selective or global update of the
DACs
The DAC0854 also has a data readback function, which can
be used by the microprocessor to verify that the desired
input word has been properly latched into the DAC0854’s
data registers. The data readback function simplifies the de-
sign and reduces the cost of systems which need to verify
data integrity.
Y
Y
Y
Power fail flag
Output amplifiers can drive 2 kX load
Synchronous/asynchronous update of the DAC outputs
Key Specifications
Y
The logic comprises a MICROWIRETM-compatible serial in-
terface and control circuitry. The interface allows the user to
write to any one of the input registers or to all four at once.
The latching registers are double-buffered, consisting of 4
separate input registers and 4 DAC registers. Double buffer-
ing allows all 4 DAC outputs to be updated simultaneously.
Guaranteed monotonic over temperature
Y
g
Integral linearity error
(/2 LSB max
2.7 ms max
Y
Output settling time
Y
Analog output voltage range
0.3V to 2.8V
4.5V to 5.5V
10 MHz max
95 mW max
Y
Supply voltage range
Y
Clock frequency
The four reference inputs allow the user to configure the
system to have a separate output voltage range for each
DAC. The output voltage of each DAC can range between
Y
e
Power dissipation (f
On-board reference
10 MHz)
CLK
Y
g
2.65V 2% max
0.3V and 2.8V and is a function of V , V , and the
BIAS REF
input word.
Applications
Y
Automatic test equipment
Y
Y
Y
Industrial process controls
Automotive controls and diagnostics
Instrumentation
Connection Diagram
Ordering Information
k
b
Industrial ( 40 C
a
85 C)
T
Package
§
§
A
DAC0854BIN, DAC0854CIN
DAC0854CIJ
N20A Molded DIP
J20A Ceramic DIP
M20B Small Outline
DAC0854BIWM, DAC0854CIWM
k
k
a
b
Military ( 55 C
T
125 C)
§
§
A
DAC0854CMJ/883
J20A Ceramic DIP
TL/H/11261–1
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C
1995 National Semiconductor Corporation
TL/H/11261
RRD-B30M75/Printed in U. S. A.