MCP4921-E/P Microchip Technology, MCP4921-E/P Datasheet
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... Voltage Output Digital-to-Analog Converter Features • MCP4901: 8-Bit Voltage Output DAC • MCP4911: 10-Bit Voltage Output DAC • MCP4921: 12-Bit Voltage Output DAC • Rail-to-Rail Output • SPI Interface with 20 MHz Clock Support • Simultaneous Latching of the DAC Output with LDAC Pin • ...
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... MCP4901/4911/4921 Block Diagram LDAC V REF Buffer DS22248A-page 2 CS SDI SCK Interface Logic Power-on Reset Input Register DAC Register String DAC Gain Output Logic Op Amp Output Logic V OUT 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. ...
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... Resolution n INL Error INL DNL DNL MCP4911 Resolution n INL Error INL DNL DNL MCP4921 Resolution n INL Error INL DNL DNL Note 1: Guaranteed monotonic by design over all codes. 2: This parameter is ensured by design, and not 100% tested. 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. MCP4901/4911/4921 † ...
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... Vp-p, REF Unbuffered 2.5V ±0.2Vp-p, REF Frequency = 1 kHz Accuracy is better than 1 LSb for – 40 mV) OUT DD Within 1/2 LSB of final value from 1/4 to 3/4 full-scale range 1 LSB change around major carry (0111...1111 to 1000...0000) 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. ...
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... SHDN_SW Power-on Reset Threshold V POR DC Accuracy MCP4901 Resolution n INL Error INL DNL DNL MCP4911 Resolution n INL Error INL DNL DNL MCP4921 Resolution n INL Error INL DNL DNL Offset Error V OS Offset Error Temperature V /°C OS Coefficient Gain Error g E G/°C Gain Error Temperature ...
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... Output Buffer Gain Conditions V = 2.5V ±0.1Vp-p, REF Frequency = 1 kHz Accuracy is better than 1 LSb for – 40 mV) OUT DD Within 1/2 LSB of final value from 1/4 to 3/4 full-scale range 1 LSB change around major carry (0111...1111 to 1000...0000) 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. ...
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... IDLE Note 1: This parameter is ensured by design and not 100% tested CSSR Mode 1,1 SCK Mode 0 MSB in LDAC FIGURE 1-1: SPI Input Timing Data. 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. MCP4901/4911/4921 = 2.7V – 5.5V Min Typ Max Units 0.7 V — — — — 0 — ...
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... A T -40 — +125 ° -65 — +150 °C A — 68 — °C/W JA — 90 — °C/W JA — 150 — °C/W JA — 211 — °C exceed the maximum junction temperature GND. SS Conditions Note 1 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. ...
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... Note: Unless otherwise indicated +25° 0.3 0.2 0.1 0 -0.1 -0.2 -0.3 0 1024 2048 3072 Code (Decimal) FIGURE 2-1: DNL vs. Code (MCP4921). 0.2 0.1 0 -0.1 -0.2 0 1024 2048 3072 Code (Decimal) 125C FIGURE 2-2: DNL vs. Code and Temperature (MCP4921). 0.4 0.3 ...
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... FIGURE 2-12: REF Temperature (MCP4911 k 100 pF 1024 2048 3072 4096 Code (Decimal) INL vs. Code (MCP4921). (Figure 2-10) for o o Temp = - +125 C 256 384 512 640 768 896 1024 Code DNL vs. Code and ...
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... Code FIGURE 2-14: INL vs. Code and Temperature (MCP4901). 210 190 170 150 130 110 -40 - Ambient Temperature (°C) FIGURE 2-15: I vs. Temperature and 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. MCP4901/4911/4921 = 5V 0V 2.048V, Gain = REF FIGURE 2-16: 2.7V 151 156 161 166 171 176 181 186 191 196 201 ...
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... FIGURE 2-22: Temperature and 5.5V 5.0V 4.0V 3.0V 2.7V 100 120 = 5 k 100 pF 5.5V 5.0V 4.0V 3.0V 2. 100 120 Ambient Temperature (ºC) V High Threshold vs 5.5V 5.0V 4.0V 3.0V 2. 100 120 Ambient Temperature (ºC) V Low Threshold vs 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. ...
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... Ambient Temperature (ºC) FIGURE 2-25: V High Limit vs. OUT Temperature and 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. MCP4901/4911/4921 = 5V 0V 2.048V, Gain = REF 0.0045 V DD 5.5V 0.004 5.0V 0.0035 4.0V 0.003 3.0V 0.0025 2.7V 0.002 ...
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... Rise Time OUT DS22248A-page 2.048V, Gain = REF V OUT LDAC Time (1 µs/div) FIGURE 2-32 OUT SCK LDAC Time (1 µs/div) FIGURE 2-33: V Shutdown. Frequency (Hz) FIGURE 2-34: PSRR vs. Frequency k 100 pF Rise Time OUT Rise Time Exit OUT 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. ...
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... OUT REF 600 580 560 540 520 500 480 460 440 420 400 Worst Case Codes (decimal) FIGURE 2-36 Bandwidth vs. Worst Codes. 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. MCP4901/4911/4921 = 5V 0V 2.50V, Gain = REF 160 D = 416 D = 672 - 928 D = 1184 D = 1440 D = 1696 -90 ...
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... MCP4901/4911/4921 NOTES: DS22248A-page 16 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. ...
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... Serial Clock Input (SCK) SCK is the SPI compatible serial clock input. 3.4 Serial Data Input (SDI) SDI is the SPI compatible serial data input. 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. MCP4901/4911/4921 Table 3-1. Symbol V Supply Voltage Input (2.7V to 5.5V) ...
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... MCP4901/4911/4921 NOTES: DS22248A-page 18 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. ...
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... GENERAL OVERVIEW The MCP4901, MCP4911 and MCP4921 are single channel voltage output 8-bit, 10-bit and 12-bit DAC devices, respectively. These devices include a V input buffer, a rail-to-rail output amplifier, shutdown and reset management circuitry. The devices use an SPI serial communication interface and operate with a single-supply voltage from 2 ...
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... V provide additional transient immunity OUT Transients 0 1 FIGURE 4-3: Typical Transient Response. input to REF ), DD ) during device operation. DD pin, can DD V POR POR Transient Duration Time Transients above the below the – V (V) DD POR 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. ...
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... When the device is changed from Shutdown to Active mode, the output settling time takes less than 10 µs, but more than the standard active mode settling time (4.5 µs). 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. MCP4901/4911/4921 OP Amp Power-Down ...
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... MCP4901/4911/4921 NOTES: DS22248A-page 22 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. ...
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... Refer to Figure 1-1 and the SPI Timing Specifications Table for detailed input and output timing specifications for both Mode 0,0 and Mode 1,1 operation. 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. MCP4901/4911/4921 5.2 Write Command The write command is initiated by driving the CS pin low, followed by clocking the four Configuration bits and the 12 data bits into the SDI pin on the rising edge of SCK ...
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... MCP4901/4911/4921 REGISTER 5-1: WRITE COMMAND REGISTER FOR MCP4921 (12-BIT DAC) W-x W-x W-x W-0 W-x 0 BUF GA SHDN D11 bit 15 REGISTER 5-2: WRITE COMMAND REGISTER FOR MCP4911 (10-BIT DAC) W-x W-x W-x W-0 W-x 0 BUF GA SHDN D9 bit 15 REGISTER 5-3: WRITE COMMAND REGISTER FOR MCP4901 (8-BIT DAC) ...
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... SCK config bits GA SHDN D11 D10 SDI BUF 0 LDAC V OUT FIGURE 5-1: Write Command for MCP4921 (12-bit DAC SCK config bits 0 BUF SDI GA SHDN D9 LDAC V OUT FIGURE 5-2: Write Command for MCP4911 (10-bit DAC). Note: X are don’t care bits SCK ...
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... MCP4901/4911/4921 NOTES: DS22248A-page 26 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. ...
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... These capacitors should be placed as close to the device power pin ( possible (within 4 mm). DD The power source supplying these devices should be as clean as possible. If the application circuit has separate digital and analog power supplies should reside on the analog plane. SS 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. MCP4901/4911/4921 µ 0.1 µ ...
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... G = Gain selection ( Digital value of DAC (0-255) for MCP4901/MCP4902 n = Digital value of DAC (0-1023) for MCP4911/MCP4912 = Digital value of DAC (0-4095) for MCP4921/MCP4922 DAC Bit Resolution Decreasing Output Step Size to 0.82V or use a voltage divider on the is an option if the V is available with ...
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... MCP4912 MCP4922 V V REF DD DAC SPI 3 D OUT = V G ------ REF Gain selection ( Digital value of DAC (0-255) for MCP4901/MCP4902 n = Digital value of DAC (0-1023) for MCP4911/MCP4912 = Digital value of DAC (0-4095) for MCP4921/MCP4922 N = DAC Bit Resolution ------------------ Thevenin Equivalent ---------------------------------------------------- - 23 ...
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... R 4 SPI Gain selection ( Digital value of DAC (0 – 255) for MCP4901/MCP4902 n = Digital value of DAC (0 – 1023) for MCP4911/MCP4912 = Digital value of DAC (0 – 4095) for MCP4921/MCP4922 N = DAC Bit Resolution 4. Next, solve for R 4096, knowing that the output needs to be +2.05V. R ---------------------- - ...
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... EXAMPLE 6-4: BIPOLAR VOLTAGE SOURCE WITH SELECTABLE GAIN AND OFFSET. 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. MCP4901/4911/4921 This circuit is typically used in Multiplier mode and is ideal for linearizing a sensor whose slope and offset varies. Refer to Section 6.9 “Using Multiplier Mode” for more information on Multiplier mode. ...
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... DS22248A-page 32 1. Calculate the resolution needed: 4.1V/1 µV = 4.1x 10 22-bit resolution is desired. Since DNL = ±0.75 LSB, this design can be done with the MCP4921 or MCP4922. 2. Since the DAC 1 mV, its output only needs to be “pulled” 1/1000 to meet the 1 µV target. Dividing V ...
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... DAC's setting under known sensor conditions. would sense REF V V OUT DAC SPI V CC 3-wire G = Gain select ( Digital value of DAC (0-255) for MCP4901/MCP4902 n = Digital value of DAC (0-1023) for MCP4911/MCP4912 = Digital value of DAC (0-4095) for MCP4921/MCP4922 N = DAC Bit Resolution REF Load + – R SENSE DS22248A-page 33 ...
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... If the gain selection bit is configured for 1x mode (<GA> = 1), the resulting input signal will be attenuated n by D/2 . With the 12-bit DAC (MCP4921 or MCP4922), if the gain is configured for 2x mode (<GA> = 0), codes less than 2048 attenuate the signal, while codes greater than 2048 gain the signal. ...
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... DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT 7.1 Evaluation & Demonstration Boards The Mixed Signal PICtail™ Board supports the MCP4901/4911/4921 family of devices. Please refer to www.microchip.com for further information on this product’s capabilities and availability. 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. MCP4901/4911/4921 DS22248A-page 35 ...
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... MCP4901/4911/4921 NOTES: DS22248A-page 36 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. ...
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... Note: In the event the full Microchip part number cannot be marked on one line, it will be carried over to the next line, thus limiting the number of available characters for customer-specific information. 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. MCP4901/4911/4921 Example: AHS 010 ...
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... MCP4901/4911/4921 /HDG 3ODVWLF 'XDO )ODW 1R /HDG 3DFNDJH 0& ± 1RWH D N NOTE TOP VIEW A3 1RWHV DS22248A-page 38 PP %RG\ >') EXPOSED PAD BOTTOM VIEW A NOTE NOTE 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. ...
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... Note: For the most current package drawings, please see the Microchip Packaging Specification located at http://www.microchip.com/packaging 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. MCP4901/4911/4921 DS22248A-page 41 ...
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... MCP4901/4911/4921 /HDG 3ODVWLF 6PDOO 2XWOLQH 61 ± 1DUURZ 1RWH N NOTE 1RWHV DS22248A-page 42 PP %RG\ >62,& φ α c β 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. ...
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... Microchip Technology Inc. MCP4901/4911/4921 PP %RG\ >62,&@ DS22248A-page 43 ...
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... MCP4901/4911/4921 /HDG 3ODVWLF 'XDO ,Q /LQH 3 ± 1RWH N NOTE 1RWHV DS22248A-page 44 PLO %RG\ >3', 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. ...
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... APPENDIX A: REVISION HISTORY Revision A (April 2010) • Original Release of this Document. 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. MCP4901/4911/4921 DS22248A-page 45 ...
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... MCP4901/4911/4921 NOTES: DS22248A-page 46 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. ...
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... MCP4901/4911/4921 NOTES: DS22248A-page 48 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. ...
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