Datasheet
Quad, 16-/12-Bit nanoDAC+
with SPI Interface
Data Sheet
AD5686/AD5684
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FEATURES
High relative accuracy (INL): ±2 LSB maximum @ 16 bits
Tiny package: 3 mm × 3 mm, 16-lead LFCSP
Total unadjusted error (TUE): ±0.1% of FSR maximum
Offset error: ±1.5 mV maximum
Gain error: ±0.1% of FSR maximum
High drive capability: 20 mA, 0.5 V from supply rails
User selectable gain of 1 or 2 (GAIN pin)
Reset to zero scale or midscale (RSTSEL pin)
1.8 V logic compatibility
50 MHz SPI with readback or daisy chain
Low glitch: 0.5 nV-sec
Robust 4 kV HBM and 1.5 kV FICDM ESD rating
Low power: 1.8 mW at 3 V
2.7 V to 5.5 V power supply
−40°C to +105°C temperature range
APPLICATIONS
Digital gain and offset adjustment
Programmable attenuators
Process control (PLC I/O cards)
Industrial automation
Data acquisition systems
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
Figure 1.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The AD5686/AD5684, members of the nanoDAC+™ family, are
low power, quad, 16-/12-bit buffered voltage output DACs.
The devices include a gain select pin giving a full-scale output
of 2.5 V (gain = 1) or 5 V (gain = 2). All devices operate from
a single 2.7 V to 5.5 V supply, are guaranteed monotonic by
design, and exhibit less than 0.1% FSR gain error and 1.5 mV
offset error performance. The devices are available in a 3 mm
× 3 mm LFCSP and a TSSOP package.
The AD5686/AD5684 also incorporate a power-on reset circuit
and a RSTSEL pin that ensures that the DAC outputs power up
to zero scale or midscale and remain at that level until a valid
write takes place. Each part contains a per-channel power-down
feature that reduces the current consumption of the device to
4 µA at 3 V while in power-down mode.
The AD5686/AD5684 employ a versatile SPI interface that
operates at clock rates up to 50 MHz, and all devices contain
a V
LOGIC
pin intended for 1.8 V/3 V/5 V logic.
Table 1. Quad nanoDAC+ Devices
Interface Reference 16-Bit 14-Bit 12-Bit
SPI Internal AD5686R AD5685R AD5684R
SPI External AD5686 AD5684
I
2
C Internal AD5696R AD5695R AD5694R
I
2
C External AD5696 AD5694
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
1. High Relative Accuracy (INL).
AD5686 (16-bit): ±2 LSB maximum
AD5684 (12-bit): ±1 LSB maximum
2. Excellent DC Performance.
Total unadjusted error: ±0.1% of FSR maximum
Offset error: ±1.5 mV maximum
Gain error: ±0.1% of FSR maximum
3. Two Package Options.
3 mm × 3 mm, 16-lead LFCSP
16-lead TSSOP
SCLK
V
LOGIC
SYNC
SDIN
SDO
INPUT
REGISTER
DAC
REGISTER
STRING
DAC A
BUFFER
V
OUT
A
INPUT
REGISTER
DAC
REGISTER
STRING
DAC B
BUFFER
V
OUT
B
INPUT
REGISTER
DAC
REGISTER
STRING
DAC C
BUFFER
V
OUT
C
INPUT
REGISTER
DAC
REGISTER
STRING
DAC D
BUFFER
V
OUT
D
V
REF
GNDV
DD
POWER-
DOWN
LOGIC
POWER-ON
RESET
GAIN
×1/×2
INTERFACE LOGIC
RSTSEL
GAINLDAC RESET
AD5686/AD5684
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