A much simpler method is to dynamically adjust the DLE at
BPZ. Again, refer to Figure 6 for circuitry and component
values. Assuming the device has been installed in a digital
audio application circuit, send the appropriate digital input
to produce a –80dB level sinusoidal output. While measuring
the THD of the audio circuit output, adjust the 100kΩ
potentiometer until a minimum level of distortion is observed.
0.1
(–20dB)
0.01
470kΩ
100kΩ
200kΩ
Trim 15
1 –VS
(Full Scale)
10k 20k
0.001
100
1k
MSB Adjust 14
Frequency (Hz)
FIGURE 6. MSB Adjustment Circuit.
FIGURE 5. Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) vs Frequency.
INPUT TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
Figure 7 and 8 refer to the input timing required to interface
the inputs of PCM56 to a serial input data stream. Serial data
is accepted in Binary Two’s Complement (BTC) with the
MSB being loaded first. Data is clocked in on positive going
clock (CLK) edges and is latched into the DAC input
register on negative going latch enable (LE) edges.
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
POWER SUPPLY CONNECTIONS
For optimum performance and noise rejection, power supply
decoupling capacitors should be added as shown in the
Connection Diagram. These capacitors (1µF tantalum or
electrolytic recommended) should be located close to the
converter.
The latch enable input must be high for at least one clock
cycle before going low, and then must be held low for at
least one clock cycle. The last 16 data bits clocked into the
serial input register are the ones that are transferred to the
DAC input register when latch enable goes low. In other
words, when more than 16 clock cycles occur between a
latch enable, only the data present during the last 16 clocks
will be transferred to the DAC input register.
MSB ERROR ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
(OPTIONAL)
The MSB error of the PCM56 can be adjusted to make the
differential linearity error (DLE) at BPZ essentially zero.
This is important when the signal output levels are very low,
because zero crossing noise (DLE at BPZ) becomes very
significant when compared to the small code changes
occurring in the LSB portion of the converter.
One requirement for clocking in all 16 bits is the necessity
for a “17th” clock pulse. This automatically occurs when the
clock is continuous (last bit shifts in on the first bit of the
next data word). If the clock is stopped between input of 16-
bit data words, the latch enable (LE) must remain low until
after the first clock of the next 16-bit data word stream. This
ensures that the latch is properly set up.
Differential linearity error at bipolar zero and THD are
guaranteed to meet data sheet specifications without any
external adjustment. However, a provision has been made
for an optional adjustment of the MSB linearity point which
makes it possible to eliminate DLE error at BPZ. Two
procedures are given to allow either static or dynamic
adjustment. The dynamic procedure is preferred because of
the difficulty associated with the static method (accurately
measuring 16-bit LSB steps).
Figure 7 refers to the general input format required for the
PCM56. Figure 8 shows the specific relationships between
the various signals and their timing constraints.
INSTALLATION
CONSIDERATIONS
To statically adjust DLE at BPZ, refer to the circuit shown
in Figure 6, or the PCM56 connection diagram.
If the optional external MSB error circuitry is used, a
potentiometer with adequate resolution and a TCR of 100ppm/
°C or less is required. Also, extra care must be taken to
insure that no leakage path (either AC or DC) exists to pin
14. If the circuit is not used, pins 14 and 15 should be left
open.
After allowing ample warm-up time (5-10 minutes) to assure
stable operation of the PCM56, select input code FFFF
hexadecimal (all bits on except the MSB). Measure the
audio output voltage using a 6-1/2 digit voltmeter and record
it. Change the digital input code to 0000 hexadecimal (all
bits off except the MSB). Adjust the 100kΩ potentiometer to
make the audio output read 92µV more than the voltage
reading of the previous code (a 1LSB step = 92µV).
The PCM converter and the wiring to its connectors should
be located to provide the optimum isolation from sources of
RFI and EMI. The important consideration in the elimination
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