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DAC10-SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Parameter Symbol (@ VS = 615 V; IREF = 2 mA; 08C TA +708C for DAC10F and G, unless otherwise noted. Output characteristics apply to both IOUT and IOUT.) Conditions Min MONOTONICITY DAC10F Typ Max 10 NONLINEARITY NL DIFFERENTIAL NONLINEARITY DNL SETTLING TIME tS OUTPUT CAPACITANCE CO PROPAGATION DELAY tPLH tPHL OUTPUT VOLTAGE COMPLIANCE Min DAC10G Typ Max 10 All Bits Switched ON or OFF Settle to 0.05% of FS (See Note) Units Bits 0.3 0.5 0.6 0.3 1 0.7 85 135 85 1 LSB LSB 150 ns 18 18 pF All Bits Switched RL = 5 k RL = 0 k 50 50 50 50 ns ns VOC Full-Scale Current Change <1 LSB -5.5 +10 -5.5 +10 V V GAIN TEMPCO TCIFS (See Note) 10 25 10 50 ppm/C FULL-SCALE SYMMETRY IFSS IFR-IFR 0.1 4 0.1 4 A ZERO-SCALE CURRENT IZS FULL-SCALE CURRENT IFR REFERENCE INPUT SLEW RATE DI/dt REFERENCE BIAS CURRENT IB POWER SUPPLY SENSITIVITY PPS/FS+ PPS/FS- POWER SUPPLY CURRENT I+ I- I+ I- (See Note) 3.960 3.920 0.01 0.5 A 3.996 4.072 mA 6 -1 -3 mA/s -1 -3 A 4.5 V V+ -18 V -18 V V- -10 V 0.001 0.01 0.0012 0.01 0.001 0.01 0.0012 0.01 %IFS/%V %IFS/%V VS = 15 V; IREF = 2 mA 2.3 -9 1.8 -5.9 4 -15 4 -9 2.3 -9 1.8 -5.9 4 -15 4 -9 mA mA mA mA 231 85 285 88 231 85 285 88 mW mW 0.8 V V VS = +5 V; -7.5 V; I REF = 1 mA PD PD VS = 15 V; IREF = 2 mA VS = +5 V; -7.5 V; IREF = 1 mA LOGIC INPUT LEVELS VIL VIH VLC = 0 VLC = 0 IIL IIH VLC = 0; VIN = 0.8 V VIN = 2.0 V ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Parameter 0.5 4.032 6 POWER DISSIPATION LOGIC INPUT CURRENTS 0.01 3.996 0.8 2 2 -10 -5 0.001 -10 -5 0.001 10 10 A A (@ VS = 615 V; IREF = 2 mA; TA = +258C, unless otherwise noted. Output characteristics apply to both IOUT and IOUT.) Symbol Conditions Min MONOTONICITY DAC10F Typ Max 10 Min DAC10G Typ Max 10 Units Bits NONLINEARITY NL 0.3 0.5 0.6 1 LSB DIFFERENTIAL NONLINEARITY DNL 0.3 1 0.7 LSB OUTPUT VOLTAGE COMPLIANCE VOC Full-Scale Current Change, <1 LSB -5 -6/+18 +10 -5 -6/+15 +10 V FULL-SCALE CURRENT IFS VREF = 10.000 V, R14 = R15 = 5.000 k 3.978 3.996 4.014 3.956 3.996 4.036 mA FULL-SCALE SYMMETRY IFSS IFR-IFR 0.1 4 0.1 0.4 A ZERO-SCALE CURRENT IZS 0.01 0.5 0.01 0.5 A NOTE: Guaranteed by design. -2- REV. D DAC10 WAFER TEST LIMITS (@ VS = 615 V, IREF = 2 mA, TA = +258C, unless otherwise noted. Output characteristics refer to both IOUT and IOUT). DAC10N Limit Units RESOLUTION 10 Bits min MONOTONICITY 10 Bits min 0.5 LSB max True 1 LSB +10 -5 V max V min IFS 3.996 mA 18 A max Parameter Symbol NONLINEARITY NL OUTPUT VOLTAGE COMPLIANCE VOC Conditions OUTPUT CURRENT RANGE ZERO-SCALE CURRENT IZS All Bits OFF 0.5 A max LOGIC INPUT "1" VIH IIN = 100 nA 2 V min LOGIC INPUT "0" VIL VLC @ Ground IIN = -100 A 0.8 V max POSITIVE SUPPLY CURRENT I+ V+ = 15 V 4 mA max NEGATIVE SUPPLY CURRENT I- V+ = -15 V -15 mA max NOTE: Electrical tests are performed at wafer probe to the limits shown. Due to variations in assembly methods and normal yield loss, yield after packaging is not guaranteed for standard produce dice. (@ VS = 615 V, IREF = 2 mA, unless otherwise noted. Output characteristics OUT and IOUT). TYPICAL ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS refer to both I Parameter Symbol Conditions DAC10F Typ Units SETTLING TIME tS To 1/2 LSB When Output Is Switched from 0 to FS 85 ns VREF Tempco Excluded 10 ppm FS/C OUTPUT CAPACITANCE 18 pF OUTPUT RESISTANCE 10 M GAIN TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT (TC) DICE CHARACTERISTICS DIE SIZE 0.091 3 0.087 inch, 7,917 sq. mils (2.311 3 2.210 mm, 5.107 sq. mm) REV. D -3- DAC10 ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS 1 ORDERING GUIDE Operating Temperature DAC10FX, GX, GS, GP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0C to +70C Junction Temperature (TJ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . -65C to +150C Storage Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -65C to +150C Lead Temperature (Soldering, 60 sec) . . . . . . . . . . . +300C V+ Supply to V- Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 V Logic Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V- to V- plus 36 V VLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V- to V+ Analog Current Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +18 V to -18 V Reference Inputs (V16 to V17) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V- to V+ Reference Input Differential Voltage (V16 to V17) . . . . 18 V Reference Input Current (I16) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 mA Model INL (LSB) Temperature Package Package Range Description Options DAC10FX DAC10GX DAC10GS DAC10GP 0.5 1 1 1 0C to +70C 0C to +70C 0C to +70C 0C to +70C Cerdip Cerdip SOIC Plastic DIP Q-18 Q-18 R-18 N-18 PIN CONNECTIONS 18-Lead Hermetic DIP 18-Lead Plastic DIP Package Type uJA 18-Lead Hermetic DIP (X) 18-Lead SOIC (S) 18-Lead Plastic DIP (P) 48 89 74 2 uJC Units 15 28 33 C/W C/W C/W 18-Lead SOIC VLC 1 NOTES 1 Absolute maximum ratings apply to both DICE and packaged parts, unless otherwise noted. 2 JA is specified for worst case mounting conditions, i.e., JA is specified for device in socket for Cerdip packages. 18 COMP IO 2 17 VREF(-) V- 3 16 VREF(+) IO 4 15 V+ DAC10 (MSB) B1 5 TOP VIEW 14 B10 (LSB) (Not to Scale) 13 B9 B2 6 -4- B3 7 12 B8 B4 8 11 B7 B5 9 10 B6 REV. D Typical Performance Characteristics-DAC10 8.0 IREF = 2mA IOUT 5.6 4.8 V- = -15V, V- = -10V IREF = 2mA 4.0 3.2 IREF = 1mA 2.4 1.6 (11111111111) Figure 1. True and Complementary Output Operations 0 -14 -10 9 I- POWER SUPPLY CURRENT - mA POWER SUPPLY CURRENT - mA 10 9 8 7 6 ALL BITS "HIGH" OR "LOW" 5 4 3 2 I+ 1 0 0 -6 -2 2 6 10 14 OUTPUT VOLTAGE - Volts +8 +4 -4 -12 18 -50 0 +50 +100 +150 TEMPERATURE - 8C Figure 3. Output Voltage Compliance vs. Temperature 10 BITS MAY BE HIGH OR LOW I - WITH IREF = 2mA 8 7 I - WITH IREF = 1mA 6 5 I - WITH IREF = 0.2mA 4 3 2 I - WITH IREF = 0.2mA V- = -15V 9 I- IREF = 2.0mA 8 7 6 ALL BITS MAY BE "HIGH" OR "LOW" 5 4 3 V+ = +15V I+ 2 1 1 0 Figure 4. Power Supply Current vs. V+ FOR OTHER V- OR IREF SEE OUTPUT CURRENT vs. OUTPUT VOLTAGE CURVE 0 0 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 2 V+, POSITIVE POWER SUPPLY - VDC SHADED AREA INDICATES PERMISSABLE OUTPUT VOLTAGE RANGE FOR V- = -15V IREF # 2.0mA +12 -8 Figure 2. Output Current vs. Output Voltage (Output Voltage Compliance) 10 +16 IREF = 0.2mA 0.8 (0000000000) +20 POWER SUPPLY CURRENT - mA 2.0mA +24 6.4 OUTPUT VOLTAGE - Volts 1.0mA OUTPUT CURRENT - mA IOUT 0mA +28 TA = TMIN TO TMAX ALL BITS ON 7.2 0 -20 -4 -8 -12 -16 V-, NEGATIVE POWER SUPPLY - VDC -50 Figure 5. Power Supply Current vs. V- 0 +50 +100 +150 TEMPERATURE - 8C Figure 6. Power Supply Current vs. Temperature BASIC CONNECTIONS +VREF +VREF 1023 32 3 IFR = RREF 1024 IO + IO = IFR FOR ALL LOGIC STATES +VREF RREF (R16) MSB IREF IIN B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 B10 5 6 7 8 9 DAC10 RIN 4 IO 2 IO 17 3 18 15 COMP 0.01mF V- V+ VLC 17 IREF 1 CC 0.1mF 16 VIN 10 11 12 13 14 16 IREF R17 RREF LSB RREF FOR FIXED REFERENCE, TTL OPERATION, TYPICAL VALUES ARE: VREF = +10.000V RREF = 5.000kV R15 = RREF CC = 0.01mF VLC = 0V (GROUND) RREF R17 +VREF PEAK NEGATIVE SWING OF IIN 16 R17 (OPTIONAL) VIN DAC10 DAC10 17 HIGH INPUT IMPEDANCE +VREF MUST BE ABOVE PEAK POSITIVE SWING OF VIN Figure 7. Basic Positive Reference Operation Figure 8. Accommodating Bipolar References CAUTION ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive device. Electrostatic charges as high as 4000 V readily accumulate on the human body and test equipment and can discharge without detection. WARNING! ESD SENSITIVE DEVICE REV. D -5- DAC10 RREF 16 4 DAC10 R17 -VREF -VREF 32 RREF IFS 2 17 1V 10kV POT IO Figure 10. Recommended Full-Scale Adjustment Circuit B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 B10 IOmA IOmA EO EO FULL RANGE 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3.996 0.000 -4.995 -0.000 HALF-SCALE +LSB 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2.004 1.992 -2.505 -2.490 HALF-SCALE 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.000 1.996 -2.500 -2.495 HALF-SCALE -LSB 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1.996 2.000 -2.495 -2.500 HALF-SCALE +LSB 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.004 3.992 -0.005 -4.990 ZERO SCALE +LSB 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 3.996 0.000 -4.995 LSB B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 B10 EO IO 4 1.25kV DAC10 1.25kV IO 2 DAC10 17 APPROXIMATELY 5kV NOTE: RREF SETS IFS; R17 IS FOR BIAS CURRENT CANCELLATION MSB 16 16 39kV IREF(+) 2mA IO Figure 9. Basic Negative Reference Operation IREF = 2.000mA LOW T.C. 4.5kV VREF +10V EO Figure 11. Basic Unipolar Negative Operation MSB B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 B10 2.5kV IO IREF (+) = 16 2.000mA 4 EO 2.5kV DAC10 IO B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 B10 +5V LSB 2 EO EO EO POSITIVE FULL RANGE 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 -4.990 +5.000 POSITIVE FULL RANGE -LSB 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 -4.980 +4.990 ZERO-SCALE +LSB 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 -0.010 +0.020 ZERO-SCALE 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 +0.010 ZERO-SCALE -LSB 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 +0.010 0.000 NEGATIVE FULL-SCALE +LSB 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 +4.990 -4.980 NEGATIVE FULL-SCALE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 +5.000 -4.990 Figure 12. Basic Bipolar Output Operation 5kV +15V MSB LSB B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 B10 2 VIN VO 6 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 B10 +15V 5.000 kV IO POSITIVE FULL RANGE 4 REF01 CC VLC IO 2 V+ 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 EO +4.990 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 -4.990 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -5.000 NEGATIVE FULL-SCALE -15V GND 1 NEGATIVE FULL-SCALE +LSB 0 EO ZERO-SCALE DAC10 5kV 4 2.5kV V- Figure 13. Offset Binary Operation -6- REV. D DAC10 LOW-TO-HIGH SETTLING VL = 16.500V 60.001V HIGH-TO-LOW SETTLING VL = 0.500V 60.001V 0.500V 60.001V VL +15V 51V 0.1mF 10mF 0.1mF 14 5 0.01mF 4 D.U.T. 15 16 18 10mF IN5711 4kV 3 17 1 2N918 2 2N918 2kV 1MV 1/4W, 5% CARBON 1mF 4.7mF REF-01 5 1kV 499kV 1/4W, 5% CARBON -15V +15V 6 1mF -15V -15V 2.5kV 2 175mV VO 0.01mF +15V 4.7mF 1/2 LSB SETTLING = 7.8mV 0.01mF 0.01mF 2.5kV -15V NOTES: 1. CASE OF 2N918s MUST BE GROUNDED. 2. RESISTORS ARE 1/4W MF, 1% UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. 3. USE FET PROBE (7A11 SCOPE PLUGIN). 10kV 4 Figure 14. Settling Time Measurement RL +15V TTL VTH = +1.4V 4 DAC10 9.1kV IO DAC10 EO OP01 IO VLC VLC 0 TO +IFR 3 RL 2 VTH = VLC +1.4V +15V CMOS VTH = +7.6V 6.2kV 1 IFR = 1023 3 2 3 IREF 1024 FOR COMPLEMENTARY OUTPUT (OPERATION AS A NEGATIVE LOGIC DAC), CONNECT INVERTING INPUT OF OP AMP TO IO (PIN 2); CONNECT IO (PIN 4) TO GROUND. 0.1mF ECL Figure 15. Positive Low Impedance Output Operation 13kV "A" 2N3904 2N3904 3kV 4 DAC10 IO 2 OP15 IO EO RL 0 TO -IFR 3 RL 6.2kV IFR = 1023 3 2 3 IREF 1024 FOR COMPLEMENTARY OUTPUT (OPERATION AS A NEGATIVE LOGIC DAC), CONNECT NOINVERTING INPUT OF OP AMP TO IO PIN 2); CONNECT IO (PIN 4) TO GROUND. -5.2V Figure 16. Negative Low Impedance Output Operation REV. D TO PIN 1 VLC 39kV Figure 17. Interfacing with Various Logic Families -7- DAC10 APPLICATIONS Multiplying Operation The DAC10 provides excellent multiplying performance with an extremely linear relationship between IFS and IREF over a range of 4 mA to 4 A. Monotonic operation is maintained over a typical range of IREF from 100 A to 2 mA. +VREF OPTIONAL RESISTOR FOR OFFSET INPUTS RREF RIN 0V 16 REQ = 800V 4 DAC10 Reference Amplifier Compensation for Multiplying Applications AC reference applications will require the reference amplifier to be compensated using a capacitor from Pin 18 to V-. The value of this capacitor depends on the impedance presented to Pin 16 for R16 values of 1.0 k, 2.5 k and 5.0 k, minimum values of CC are 15 pF, 37 pF and 75 pF. Larger values of R16 require proportionately increased values of CC for proper phase margin. RL 17 RP RL 2 TYPICAL VALUES: RIN = 1kV +VIN = 2V 1 REQ = 1 + 1 + 1 RIN RP RREF NO CAP For fastest response to a pulse, low values of R16 enabling small CC values should be used. If Pin 16 is driven by a high impedance such as a transistor current source, none of the above values will suffice and the amplifier must be heavily compensated, which will decrease overall bandwidth and slew rate. For R16 = 1 k and CC = 15 pF, the reference amplifier slews at 4 mA/s enabling a transition from IREF = 0 to IREF = 2 mA in 500 ns. Figure 18. Pulsed Reference Operation Reference Amplifier Setup The DAC10 is a multiplying D/A converter in which the output current is the product of a digital number and the input reference current. The reference current may be fixed or may vary from nearly zero to 2 mA. The full-scale output current is a linear function of the reference current and is given by: I FR = Operation with pulse inputs to the reference amplifier may be accommodated by an alternate compensation scheme. This technique provides lowest full-scale transition times. An internal clamp allows quick recovery of the reference amplifier from a cutoff (IREF = 0) condition. Full-scale transition (0 mA to 2 mA) occurs in 120 ns when the equivalent impedance at Pin 16 is 200 and CC = 0. This yields a reference slew rate of 16 mA/ s, which is relatively independent of RIN and VIN values. 1023 x 2 x I REF 1024 where IREF equals current flowing into Pin 16. In positive reference applications, an external positive reference voltage forces current through R16 into the VREF (+) terminal (Pin 16) of the reference amplifier. Alternatively, a negative reference may be applied to VREF (-) at Pin 17; reference current flows from ground through R16 into V(+) as in the positive reference case. This negative reference connection has the advantage of a very high impedance presented at Pin 17. R17 (nominally equal to R16) is used to cancel bias current errors; R17 may be eliminated with only a minor increase in error. LOGIC INPUTS The DAC10 design incorporates a unique logic input circuit that enables direct interface to all popular logic families and provides maximum noise immunity. This feature is made possible by the large input swing capability, 2 A logic input current and completely adjustable logic threshold voltage. For V- = -15 V, the logic inputs may swing between -5 and +18 V. This enables direct interface with +15 V CMOS logic, even when the DAC10 is powered from a +5 V supply. Minimum input logic swing and minimum logic threshold voltage are given by: V- plus (lREF x 2 k) plus 3 V. The logic threshold may be adjusted over a wide range by placing an appropriate voltage at the logic threshold control Pin (Pin 1, VLC). The appropriate graph shows the relationship between VLC and VTH over the temperature range, with VTH nominally 1.4 V above VLC. For TTL interface, simply ground Pin 1. When interfacing ECL, an IREF = 1 mA is recommended. For interfacing other logic families, see Figure 17. For general setup of the logic control circuit, it should be noted that Pin 1 will sink 1.1 mA typical; external circuitry should be designed to accommodate this current. Bipolar references may be accommodated by offsetting VREF or Pin 17. The negative common-mode range of the reference amplifier is given by: VCM- = V- plus (IREF x 2 k) plus 2 V. The positive common-mode range is V+ less 1.8 V. When a dc reference is used, a reference bypass capacitor is recommended. A 5 V TTL logic supply is not recommended as a reference. If a regulated power supply is used as a reference, R16 should be split into two resistors with the junction bypassed to ground with a 0.1 F capacitor. For most applications, the tight relationship between IREF and IFS will eliminate the need for trimming IREF. If required, fullscale trimming may be accomplished by adjusting the value of R16, or by using a potentiometer for R16. An improved method of full-scale trimming that eliminates potentiometer TC effect is shown in the Recommended Full-Scale Adjustment circuit. Fastest settling times are obtained when Pin 1 sees a low impedance. If Pin 1 is connected to a 1 k divider, for example, it should be bypassed to ground by a 0.01 F capacitor. The reference amplifier must be compensated by using a capacitor from Pin 18 to V-. For fixed reference operation, a 0.01 F capacitor is recommended. For variable reference applications, see section entitled Reference Amplifier Compensation for Multiplying Applications. -8- REV. D DAC10 The temperature coefficient of the reference resistor, R14, should match and track that of the output resistor for minimum overall full-scale drift. Settling times of the DAC10 decrease approximately 10% at -55C; an increase of about 15% is typical at +125C. ANALOG OUTPUT CURRENTS Both true and complemented output sink currents are provided where IO + IO = I FS . Current appears at the "true" output when a "1" is applied to each logic input. As the binary count increases, the sink current at Pin 4 increases proportionally, in the fashion of a "positive logic" D/A converter. When a "0" is applied to any input bit, that current is turned off at Pin 4 and turned on at Pin 2. A decreasing logic count increases IO as in a negative or inverted logic D/A converter. Both outputs may be used simultaneously. If one of the outputs is not required, it must still be connected to ground or to a point capable of sourcing IFS. DO NOT LEAVE AN UNUSED OUTPUT PIN OPEN. SETTLING TIME The DAC10 is capable of extremely fast settling times; typically 85 ns at IREF = 2 mA. Judicious circuit design and careful board layout must be employed to obtain full performance potential during testing and application. The logic switch design enables propagation delays of only 35 ns for each of the 10 bits. Settling time to within 1/2 LSB of the LSB is therefore 35 ns, with each progressively larger bit taking successively longer. The MSB settles in 85 ns, thus determining the overall settling time of 130 ns. Settling to 8-bit accuracy requires about 60 ns to 78 ns. The output capacitance of the DAC10, including the package, is approximately 18 pF; therefore, the output RC time constant dominates settling time if RL > 500 . Both outputs have an extremely wide voltage compliance enabling fast direct current-to-voltage conversion through a resistor tied to ground or other voltage source. Positive compliance is 36 V above V- and is independent of the positive supply. Negative compliance is +10 V above V-. The dual outputs enable double the usual peak-to-peak load swing when driving loads in quasi-differential fashion. This feature is especially useful in cable driving, CRT deflection and in other balanced applications such as driving center-tapped coils and transformers. Settling time and propagation delay are relatively insensitive to logic input amplitude and rise and fall times, due to the high gain of the logic switches. Settling time also remains essentially constant for IREF values down to 1 mA, with gradual increases for lower IREF values. The principal advantage of higher IREF values lies in the ability to attain a given output level with lower load resistors, thus reducing the output RC time constant. POWER SUPPLIES The DAC10 operates over a wide range of power supply voltages from a total supply of 9 V to 36 V. When operating with V- supplies of -10 V or less, IREF 1 mA is recommended. Low reference current operation decreases power consumption and increases negative compliance, reference amplifier negative common-mode range, negative logic input range and negative logic threshold range; consult the various figures for guidance. For example, operation at -9 V with IREF = 2 mA is not recommended because negative output compliance would be reduced to near zero. Operation from lower supplies is possible, however at least 8 V total must be applied to ensure turn-on of the internal bias network. Measurement of settling time requires the ability to accurately resolve 2 A; therefore, a 4 k load is needed to provide adequate drive for most oscilloscopes. The settling time fixture of schematic titled "Settling Time Measurement" uses a cascode design to permit driving a 4 k load with less than 5 pF of parasitic capacitance at the measurement node. At IREF values of less than 1 mA, excessive RC damping of the output is difficult to prevent while maintaining adequate sensitivity. However, the major carry from 0111111111 to 1000000000 provides an accurate indicator of settling time. This code change does not require the normal 6.2 time constants to settle to within 0.2% of the final value, and thus settling times may be observed at lower values of IREF. Symmetrical supplies are not required, as the DAC10 is quite insensitive to variations in supply voltage. Battery operation is feasible as no ground connection is required; however, an artificial ground may be used to ensure that logic swings, etc., remain within acceptable limits. DAC10 switching transients or "glitches" are very low and may be further reduced by small capacitive loads at the output with a minor sacrifice in settling time. TEMPERATURE PERFORMANCE Fastest operation can be obtained by using short leads, minimizing output capacitance and load resistor values, and by adequate bypassing at the supply, reference and VLC terminals. Supplies do not require large electrolytic bypass capacitors as the supply current drain is independent of input logic states; 0.1 F capacitors at the supply pins provide full transient protection. The nonlinearity and monotonicity specifications of the DAC10 are guaranteed to apply over the entire rated operating temperature range. Full-scale output current drift is tight, typically +10 ppm/C, with zero-scale output current and drift essentially negligible compared to 1/2 LSB. REV. D -9- DAC10 OUTLINE DIMENSIONS Dimensions shown in inches and (mm). 0.005 (0.13) MIN C3134-0-5/98 18-Lead Cerdip (Q-18) 0.098 (2.49) MAX 18 10 0.310 (7.87) 0.220 (5.59) 1 9 PIN 1 0.060 (1.52) 0.015 (0.38) 0.960 (24.38) MAX 0.200 (5.08) MAX 0.320 (8.13) 0.290 (7.37) 0.150 (3.81) MIN 0.200 (5.08) 0.125 (3.18) 0.023 (0.58) 0.014 (0.36) 0.070 (1.78) SEATING 0.030 (0.76) PLANE 0.100 (2.54) BSC 15 0 0.015 (0.38) 0.008 (0.20) 18-Lead Plastic DIP (N-18) 0.925 (23.49) 0.845 (21.47) 18 10 1 9 PIN 1 0.280 (7.11) 0.240 (6.10) 0.060 (1.52) 0.015 (0.38) 0.210 (5.33) MAX 0.160 (4.06) 0.115 (2.93) 0.130 (3.30) MIN 0.022 (0.558) 0.014 (0.356) 0.100 (2.54) BSC 0.070 (1.77) 0.045 (1.15) SEATING PLANE 0.325 (8.25) 0.300 (7.62) 0.195 (4.95) 0.115 (2.93) 0.015 (0.381) 0.008 (0.204) 18-Lead Wide Body SOL (R-18) 0.4625 (11.75) 0.4469 (11.35) 18 10 0.2992 (7.60) 0.2914 (7.40) 0.4193 (10.65) 0.3937 (10.00) 9 PIN 1 0.0118 (0.30) 0.0040 (0.10) 0.1043 (2.65) 0.0926 (2.35) PRINTED IN U.S.A. 1 0.0291 (0.74) x 45 0.0098 (0.25) 8 0.0500 (1.27) 0.0500 0.0192 (0.49) 0 0.0157 (0.40) (1.27) 0.0138 (0.35) SEATING 0.0125 (0.32) PLANE BSC 0.0091 (0.23) -10- REV. 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