LTC1662
Ultralow Power, Dual
10-Bit DAC in MSOP
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DESCRIPTIO
FEATURES
The LTC®1662 is an ultralow power, fully buffered volt-
ageoutput,dual10-bitdigital-to-analogconverter(DAC).
Each DAC channel draws just 1.7µA (typ) total supply-
plus-reference operating current, yet is capable of sup-
plying DC output currents in excess of 1mA and reliably
driving capacitive loads of up to 1000pF. A program-
mable Sleep mode further reduces total operating cur-
rent to 0.05µA.
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Ultralow Power: 1.5µA (Typ) ICC per DAC Plus
0.05µA Sleep Mode for Extended Battery Life
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Tiny: Two 10-Bit DACs in an 8-Lead MSOP—
Half the Size of an SO-8
Wide 2.7V to 5.5V Supply Range
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Double Buffered for Simultaneous DAC Updates
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Rail-to-Rail Voltage Outputs Drive 1000pF
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Reference Range Includes Supply for Ratiometric
0V-to-VCC Output
Linear Technology’s proprietary, inherently monotonic
architecture provides excellent linearity and an exception-
ally small external form factor. The double-buffered input
logic provides simultaneous update capability and can be
usedtowritetotheDACswithoutinterruptingSleepmode.
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Reference Input Impedance Is Code-Independent
(7.1MΩ Typ)—Eliminates External Buffers
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3-Wire Serial Interface with
Schmitt Trigger Inputs
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Differential Nonlinearity: ±0.75LSB Max
With its tiny operating current and exceptionally small
size, the LTC1662 is ideal for use in the most power-
constrained products. For most designs, there is no
perceptible impact on the power budget; the LTC1662
draws many times less current than even a trimpot, while
providing buffered, low impedance (0.5Ω typical,
VCC = 5V) rail-to-rail outputs.
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APPLICATIO S
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Mobile Communications
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Portable Battery-Powered Instruments
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Remote or Inaccessible Adjustments
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Digitally Controlled Amplifiers and Attenuators
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The LTC1662 is pin and software compatible with the
LTC1661 dual, 60µA 10-bit DAC. It is available in 8-pin
MSOP and PDIP packages and is specified over the
industrial temperature range.
Factory or Field Calibration
, LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
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BLOCK DIAGRA
V
OUT A
GND
7
V
CC
V
OUT B
8
6
5
Total Supply-Plus-Reference
Operating Current
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0
10-BIT
DAC A
10-BIT
DAC B
5.5V
4.5V
3.6V
CONTROL
LOGIC
ADDRESS
DECODER
V
CC
= 2.7V
V
= V
CC
SHIFT REGISTER
REF
CODE = 1023
–55 –35 –15
5
25 45 65 85 105 125
TEMPERATURE (°C)
1
2
3
4
1662 G02
CS/LD
SCK
SDI
REF
1662 BD
1