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Complete, 8-Bit Analog I/0 Systems
AD7569/AD7669
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FEATURES
2 ms ADC with Track/Hold
1 ms DAC with Output Amplifier
AD7569, Single DAC Output
AD7669, Dual DAC Output
On-Chip Bandgap Reference
Fast Bus Interface
Single or Dual 5 V Supplies
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The AD7569/AD7669 is a complete, 8-bit, analog I/O system
on a single monolithic chip. The AD7569 contains a high speed
successive approximation ADC with 2 µs conversion time, a track/
hold with 200 kHz bandwidth, a DAC and an output buffer ampli-
fier with 1 µs settling time. A temperature-compensated 1.25 V
bandgap reference provides a precision reference voltage for the
ADC and the DAC. The AD7669 is similar, but contains two
DACs with output buffer amplifiers.
A choice of analog input/output ranges is available. Using a sup-
ply voltage of +5 V, input and output ranges of zero to 1.25 V
and zero to 2.5 volts may be programmed using the RANGE in-
put pin. Using a ±5 V supply, bipolar ranges of ±1.25 V or
±2.5 V may be programmed.
Digital interfacing is via an 8-bit I/O port and standard micro-
processor control lines. Bus interface timing is extremely fast, al-
lowing easy connection to all popular 8-bit microprocessors. A
separate start convert line controls the track/hold and ADC to
give precise control of the sampling period.
The AD7569/AD7669 is fabricated in Linear-Compatible
CMOS (LC
2
MOS), an advanced, mixed technology process
combining precision bipolar circuits with low power CMOS
logic. The AD7569 is packaged in a 24-pin, 0.3" wide “skinny”
DIP, a 24-terminal SOIC and 28-terminal PLCC and LCCC
packages. The AD7669 is available in a 28-pin, 0.6" plastic
DIP, 28-terminal SOIC and 28-terminal PLCC package.
AD7569 FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
AD7669 FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
1. Complete Analog I/O on a Single Chip.
The AD7569/AD7669 provides everything necessary to
interface a microprocessor to the analog world. No external
components or user trims are required and the overall accu-
racy of the system is tightly specified, eliminating the need
to calculate error budgets from individual component
specifications.
2. Dynamic Specifications for DSP Users.
In addition to the traditional ADC and DAC specifications,
the AD7569/AD7669 is specified for ac parameters, includ-
ing signal-to-noise ratio, distortion and input bandwidth.
3. Fast Microprocessor Interface.
The AD7569/AD7669 has bus interface timing compatible
with all modern microprocessors, with bus access and relin-
quish times less than 75 ns and write pulse width less than
80 ns.
DAC SPECIFICATIONS
1
AD7569
J, A Versions
3
AD7569
AD7669 K, B AD7569 AD7569
Parameter J Version Versions S Version T Version Units Conditions/Comments
STATIC PERFORMANCE
Resolution
4
8 8 8 8 Bits
Total Unadjusted Error
5
±2±2±3±3 LSB typ
Relative Accuracy
5
±1±1/2 ±1±1/2 LSB max
Differential Nonlinearity
5
±1±3/4 ±1±3/4 LSB max Guaranteed Monotonic
Unipolar Offset Error DAC data is all 0s; V
SS
= 0 V
@ +25°C±2±1.5 ±2±1.5 LSB max Typical tempco is 10 µV/°C for +1.25 V range
T
MIN
to T
MAX
±2.5 ±2±2.5 ±2 LSB max
Bipolar Zero Offset Error DAC data is all 0s; V
SS
= –5 V
@ +25°C±2±1 5 ±2±1.5 LSB max Typical tempco is 20 µV/°C for ±1.25 V range
T
MIN
to T
MAX
±2.5 ±2±2.5 ±2 LSB max
Full-Scale Error
6
(AD7569 Only) V
DD
= 5 V
@ +25°C±2±1±2±1 LSB max
T
MIN
to T
MAX
±3±2±4±3 LSB max
Full-Scale Error
6
(AD7669 Only) V
DD
= 5 V
@ +25°C±3 LSB max
T
MIN
to T
MAX
±4.5 LSB max
DACA/DACB Full-Scale Error Match
6
(AD7669 Only) ±2.5 LSB max V
DD
= 5 V
∆Full Scale/∆V
DD
, T
A
= +25°C 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 LSB max V
OUT
= 2.5 V; ∆V
DD
= ±5%
∆Full Scale/∆V
SS
, T
A
= +25°C 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 LSB max V
OUT
= –2.5 V; ∆V
SS
= ±5%
Load Regulation at Full Scale 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 LSB max R
L
= 2 kΩ to °/C
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
5
(SNR) 44 46 44 46 dB min V
OUT
= 20 kHz full-scale sine wave with f
SAMPLING
= 400 kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion
5
(THD) 48 48 48 48 dB max V
OUT
= 20 kHz full-scale sine wave with f
SAMPLING
= 400 kHz
Intermodulation Distortion
5
(IMD) 55 55 55 55 dB typ fa = 18.4 kHz, fb = 14.5 kHz with f
SAMPLING
= 400 kHz
ANALOG OUTPUT
Output Voltage Ranges
Unipolar 0 to +1.25/2.5 Volts V
DD
= +5 V, V
SS
= 0 V
Bipolar ±1.25/±2.5 Volts V
DD
= +5 V, V
SS
= –5 V
LOGIC INPUTS
CS, X/B,WR, RANGE, RESET, DB0–DB7
Input Low Voltage, V
INL
0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 V max
Input High Voltage, V
INH
2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 V min
Input Leakage Current 10 10 10 10 µA max V
IN
= 0 to V
DD
Input Capacitance
7
10 10 10 10 pF max
DB0–DB7
Input Coding (Single Supply) Binary
Input Coding (Dual Supply) 2s Complement
AC CHARACTERlSTICS
7
Voltage Output Settling Time Settling time to within ±1/2 LSB of final value
Positive Full-Scale Change 2 2 2 2 µs max Typically 1 µs
Negative Full-Scale Change (Single Supply) 4 4 4 4 µs max Typically 2 µs
Negative Full-Scale Change (Dual Supply) 2 2 2 2 µs max Typically 1 µs
Digital-to-Analog Glitch Impulse
5
15 15 15 15 nV secs typ
Digital Feedthrough
5
1 1 1 1 nV secs typ
V
IN
to V
OUT
Isolation 60 60 60 60 dB typ V
IN
= ±2.5 V, 50 kHz Sine Wave
DAC to DAC Crosstalk
5
(AD7669 Only) 1 nV secs typ
DACA to DACB Isolation
5
(AD7669 Only) –70 dB max
POWER REQUIREMENTS
V
DD
Range 4.75/5.25 4.75/5.25 4.75/5.25 4.75/5.25 V min/V max For Specified Performance
V
SS
Range (Dual Supplies) –4.75/–5.25 –4.75/–5.25 –4.75/–5.25 –4.75/–5.25 V min/V max Specified Performance also applies to V
SS
= 0 V
for unipolar ranges.
I
DD
V
OUT
= V
IN
= 2.5 V; Logic Inputs = 2.4 V; CLK = 0.8 V
(AD7569) 13 13 13 13 mA max Output unloaded
(AD7669) 18 mA max Outputs unloaded
I
SS
(Dual Supplies) V
OUT
= V
IN
= –2.5 V; Logic Inputs = 2.4 V; CLK = 0.8 V
(AD7569) 4 4 4 4 mA max Output unloaded
(AD7669) 6 mA max Outputs unloaded
DAC/ADC MATCHING
Gain Matching
6
V
IN
to V
OUT
match with V
IN
= ±2.5 V,
@ +25°C 1 111% typ20 kHz sine wave
T
MIN
to T
MAX
1 111% typ
NOTES
1
Specifications apply to both DACs in the AD7669. V
OUT
applies to both V
OUT
A and V
OUT
B of the AD7669.
2
Except where noted, specifications apply for all output ranges including bipolar ranges with dual supply operation.
3
Temperature ranges as follows: J, K versions; 0°C to +70°C
A, B versions; –40°C to +85°C
S, T versions; –55°C to +125°C
4
1 LSB = 4.88 mV for 0 V to +1.25 V output range, 9.76 mV for 0 V to +2.5 V and ±1.25 V ranges and 19.5 mV for ±2.5 V range.
5
See Terminology.
6
Includes internal voltage reference error and is calculated after offset error has been adjusted out. Ideal unipolar full-scale voltage is (FS – 1 LSB); ideal bipolar positive full-scale voltage is (FS/2 – 1 LSB)
and ideal bipolar negative full-scale voltage is –FS/2.
7
Sample tested at +25°C to ensure compliance.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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AD7569/AD7669–SPECIFICATIONS
(VDD = +5 V 6 5%; VSS2 = RANGE = AGNDDAC = AGNDADC = DGND = 0 V; RL = 2 kV, CL = 100 pF to AGNDDAC
unless otherwise noted. All specifications TMIN to TMAX unless otherwise noted.)
ADC SPECIFICATIONS
AD7569
J, A Versions
3
AD7569
AD7669 K, B AD7569 AD7569
Parameter J Version Versions S Version T Version Units Conditions/Comments
DC ACCURACY
Resolution
3
8 8 8 8 Bits
Total Unadjusted Error
4
±3±3±4±4 LSB typ
Relative Accuracy
4
±1±1/2 ±1±1/2 LSB max
Differential Nonlinearity
4
±1±3/4 ±1±3/4 LSB max No Missing Codes
Unipolar Offset Error Typical tempco is 10 µV/°C for +1.25 V range; V
SS
= 0 V
@ +25°C±2±1.5 ±2±1.5 LSB max
T
MIN
to T
MAX
±3±2.5 ±3±2.5 LSB max
Bipolar Zero Offset Error Typical tempco is 20 µV/°C for + 1.25 V range; V
SS
= –5 V
@ +25°C±3±2.5 ±3±2.5 LSB max
T
MIN
to T
MAX
±3.5 ±3±4±3.5 LSB max
Full-Scale Error
5
V
DD
= 5 V
@ +25°C –4, +0 –4, +0 –4, +0 –4, +0 LSB max
T
MIN
to T
MAX
–5.5, +1.5 –5.5, +1.5 –7.5, +2 –7.5, +2 LSB max
∆Full Scale/∆V
DD
, T
A
= +25°C 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 LSB max V
IN
= +2.5 V; ∆V
DD
= ±5%
∆Full Scale/∆V
SS
, T
A
= +25°C 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 LSB max V
IN
= –2.5 V; ∆V
SS
= ±5%
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
4
(SNR) 44 46 44 45 dB min V
IN
= 100 kHz full-scale sine wave with f
SAMPLING
= 400 kHz
6
Total Harmonic Distortion
4
(THD) 48 48 48 48 dB max V
IN
= 100 kHz full-scale sine wave with f
SAMPLING
= 400 kHz
6
Intermodulation Distortion
4
(IMD) 60 60 60 60 dB typ fa = 99 kHz, fb = 96.7 kHz with f
SAMPLING
= 400 kHz
Frequency Response 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 dB typ V
IN
= ±2.5 V, dc to 200 kHz sine wave
Track/Hold Acquisition Time
7
200 200 300 300 ns typ
ANALOG INPUT
Input Voltage Ranges
Unipolar 0 to +1.25/ +2.5 Volts V
DD
= +5 V; V
SS
= 0 V
Bipolar ±1.25/±2.5 Volts V
DD
= +5 V; V
SS
= –5 V
Input Current ±300 ±300 ±300 ±300 µA max See equivalent circuit Figure 5
Input Capacitance 10 10 10 10 pF typ
LOGIC INPUTS
CS, RD, ST, CLK, RESET, RANGE
Input Low Voltage, V
INL
0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 V max
Input High Voltage, V
INH
2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 V min
Input Capacitance
8
10 10 10 10 pF max
CS, RD, ST, RANGE, RESET
Input Leakage Current 10 10 10 10 µA max V
IN
= 0 to V
DD
CLK
Input Current
I
INL
–1.6 –1.6 –1.6 –1.6 mA max V
IN
= 0 V
I
INH
40 40 40 40 µA max V
IN
= V
DD
LOGIC OUTPUTS
DB0–DB7, INT, BUSY
V
OL
, Output Low Voltage 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 V max I
SINK
= 1.6 mA
V
OH
, Output High Voltage 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 V min I
SOURCE
= 200 µA
DB0–DB7
Floating State Leakage Current 10 10 10 10 µA max
Floating State Output Capacitance
8
10 10 10 10 pF max
Output Coding (Single Supply) Binary
Output Coding (Dual Supply) 2s Complement
CONVERSION TIME
With External Clock 2 2 2 2 µs max f
CLK
= 5 MHz
With Internal Clock, T
A
= +25°C 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 µs min Using recommended clock components shown in Figure 21.
2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6 µs max Clock frequency can be adjusted by varying R
CLK
.
POWER REQUIREMENTS As per DAC Specifications
NOTES
1
Except where noted, specifications apply for all ranges including bipolar ranges with dual supply operation.
2
Temperature ranges are as follows: J, K versions; 0°C to +70°C
A, B versions; –40°C to +85°C
S, T versions; –55°C to +125°C
3
1 LSB = 4.88 mV for 0 V to +1.25 V range, 9.76 mV for 0 V to +2.5 V and ±1.25 V ranges and 19.5 mV for +2.5 V range.
4
See Terminology.
5
Includes internal voltage reference error and is calculated after offset error has been adjusted out. Ideal unipolar last code transition occurs at (FS – 3/2 LSB). Ideal bipolar last code transition occurs at
(FS/2 – 3/2 LSB).
6
Exact frequencies are 101 kHz and 384 kHz to avoid harmonics coinciding with sampling frequency.
7
Rising edge of BUSY to falling edge of ST. The time given refers to the acquisition time, which gives a 3 dB degradation in SNR from the tested figure.
8
Sample tested at +25°C to ensure compliance.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
(VDD = +5 V 6 5%; VSS1 = RANGE = AGNDDAC = AGNDDAC = DGND = 0 V; fCLK = 5 MHz external unless other-
wise noted. All specifications TMIN to TMAX unless otherwise noted.) Specifications apply to Mode 1 interface.
AD7569/AD7669
–3–
REV. B
AD7569/AD7669–TIMING CHARACTERISTICS
1
Limit at Limit at
Limit at T
MIN
, T
MAX
T
MIN
, T
MAX
Parameter 258C (All Grades) (J, K, A, B Grades) (S, T Grades) Units Test Conditions/Comments
DAC Timing
t
1
80 80 90 ns min WR Pulse Width
t
2
0 0 0 ns min CS, A/B to WR Setup Time
t
3
0 0 0 ns min CS, A/B to WR Hold Time
t
4
60 70 80 ns min Data Valid to WR Setup Time
t
5
10 10 10 ns min Data Valid to WR Hold Time
ADC Timing
t
6
50 50 50 ns min ST Pulse Width
t
7
110 130 150 ns max ST to BUSY Delay
t
8
20 30 30 ns max BUSY to INT Delay
t
9
0 0 0 ns min BUSY to CS Delay
t
10
0 0 0 ns min CS to RD Setup Time
t
11
60 75 90 ns min RD Pulse Width Determined by t
13
.
t
12
0 0 0 ns min CS to RD Hold Time
t
132
60 75 90 ns max Data Access Time after RD; C
L
= 20 pF
95 120 135 ns max Data Access Time after RD; C
L
= 100 pF
t
143
10 10 10 ns min Bus Relinquish Time after RD
60 75 85 ns max
t
15
65 75 85 ns max RD to INT Delay
t
16
120 140 160 ns max RD to BUSY Delay
t
172
60 75 90 ns max Data Valid Time after BUSY; C
L
= 20 pF
90 115 135 ns max Data Valid Time after BUSY; C
L
= 100 pF
NOTES
1
Sample tested at +25°C to ensure compliance. All input control signals are specified with t
R
= t
F
= 5 ns (10% to 90% of +5 V) and timed from a voltage level of 1.6 V.
2
t
13
and t
17
are measured with the load circuits of Figure 1 and defined as the time required for an output to cross either 0.8 V or 2.4 V.
3
t
l4
is defined as the time required for the data line to change 0.5 V when loaded with the circuit of Figure 2.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
REV. B
–4–
WARNING!
ESD SENSITIVE DEVICE
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.
Although the AD7569/AD7669 features proprietary ESD protection circuitry, permanent dam-
age may occur on devices subjected to high energy electrostatic discharges. Therefore, proper
ESD precautions are recommended to avoid performance degradation or loss of functionality.
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
V
DD
to AGND
DAC
or AGND
ADC
. . . . . . . . . . . . .–0.3 V, +7 V
V
DD
to DGND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –0.3 V, +7 V
V
DD
to V
SS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –0.3 V, +14 V
AGND
DAC
or AGND
ADC
to DGND . . . . –0.3 V, V
DD
+ 0.3 V
AGND
DAC
to AGND
ADC
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ±5 V
Logic Voltage to DGND . . . . . . . . . . . . . –0.3 V, V
DD
+ 0.3 V
CLK Input Voltage to DGND . . . . . . . . . –0.3 V, V
DD
+ 0.3 V
V
OUT
(V
OUT
A, V
OUT
B) to
AGND
1DAC
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V
SS
– 0.3 V, V
DD
+ 0.3 V
V
IN
to AGND
ADC
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V
SS
– 0.3 V, V
DD
+ 0.3 V
NOTE
1
Output may be shorted to any voltage in the range V
SS
to V
DD
provided that the
power dissipation of the package is not exceeded. Typical short circuit current for
a short to AGND or V
SS
is 50 mA.
Figure 1. Load Circuits for Data Access Time Test
a. High-Z to V
OH
Figure 2. Load Circuits for Bus Relinquish Time Test
b. High-Z to V
OL
a. V
OH
to High-Z b. V
OL
to High-Z
Power Dissipation (Any Package) to +75°C . . . . . . . . 450 mW
Derates above 75°C by . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 mW/°C
Operating Temperature Range
Commercial (J, K) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0°C to +70°C
Industrial (A, B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –40°C to +85°C
Extended (S, T) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –55°C to +125°C
Storage Temperature Range . . . . . . . . . . . . –65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 secs) . . . . . . . . . . . +300°C
*Stresses above those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause
permanent damage to the device. This is a stress rating only; functional operation
of the device at these or any other condition above those indicated in the
operational sections of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
(See Figures 8, 10, 12; VDD = 5 V 6 5%; VSS = 0 V or –5 V 6 5%)
AD7569/AD7669
–5–
REV. B
NOTE:
The term DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) throughout the
data sheet applies equally to the dual DACs in the AD7669 as
well as to the single DAC of the AD7569 unless otherwise
stated. It follows that the term V
OUT
applies to both V
OUT
A and
V
OUT
B of the AD7669 also.
TERMINOLOGY
Total Unadjusted Error
Total unadjusted error is a comprehensive specification that in-
cludes internal voltage reference error, relative accuracy, gain
and offset errors.
Relative Accuracy (DAC)
Relative Accuracy or endpoint nonlinearity is a measure of the
maximum deviation from a straight line passing through the
endpoints of the DAC transfer function. It is measured after al-
lowing for offset and gain errors. For the bipolar output ranges,
the endpoints of the DAC transfer function are defined as those
voltages that correspond to negative full-scale and positive full-
scale codes. For the unipolar output ranges, the endpoints are
code 1 and code 255. Code 1 is chosen because the amplifier is
now working in single supply and, in cases where the true offset
of the amplifier is negative, it cannot be seen at code 0. If the
relative accuracy were calculated between code 0 and code 255,
the “negative offset” would appear as a linearity error. If the off-
set is negative and less than 1 LSB, it will appear at code 1, and
hence the true linearity of the converter is seen between code 1
and code 255.
Relative Accuracy (ADC)
Relative Accuracy is the deviation of the ADC’s actual code
transition points from a straight line drawn between the end-
points of the ADC transfer function. For the bipolar input
ranges, these points are the measured, negative, full-scale transi-
tion point and the measured, positive, full-scale transition point.
For the unipolar ranges, the straight line is drawn between the
measured first LSB transition point and the measured full-scale
transition point.
Differential Nonlinearity
Differential Nonlinearity is the difference between the measured
change and an ideal 1 LSB change between any two adjacent
codes. A specified differential nonlinearity of ±1 LSB max en-
sures monotonicity (DAC) or no missed codes (ADC). A differ-
ential nonlinearity of ±3/4 LSB max ensures that the minimum
step size (DAC) or code width (ADC) is 1/4 LSB, and the maxi-
mum step size or code width is 3/4 LSB.
Digital-to-Analog Glitch Impulse
Digital-to-Analog Glitch Impulse is the impulse injected into the
analog output when the digital inputs change state with the
DAC selected. It is normally specified as the area of the glitch in
nV secs and is measured when the digital input code is changed
by 1 LSB at the major carry transition.
Digital Feedthrough
Digital Feedthrough is also a measure of the impulse injected to
the analog output from the digital inputs, but is measured when
the DAC is not selected. It is essentially feedthrough across the
die and package. It is also a measure of the glitch impulse trans-
ferred to the analog output when data is read from the internal
ADC. It is specified in nV secs and is measured with WR high
and a digital code change from all 0s to all 1s.
DAC-to-DAC Crosstalk (AD7669 Only)
The glitch energy transferred to the output of one DAC due to
an update at the output of the second DAC. The figure given is
the worst case and is expressed in nV secs. It is measured with
an update voltage of full scale.
DAC-to-DAC Isolation (AD7669 Only)
DAC-to-DAC Isolation is the proportion of a digitized sine
wave from the output of one DAC, which appears at the output
of the second DAC (loaded with all 1s). The figure given is the
worst case for the second DAC output and is expressed as a ra-
tio in dBs. It is measured with a digitized sine wave (f
SAMPLING
=
100 kHz) of 20 kHz at 2.5 V pk-pk.
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) is the measured signal to noise at
the output of the converter. The signal is the rms magnitude of
the fundamental. Noise is the rms sum of all the nonfundamen-
tal signals (excluding dc) up to half the sampling frequency.
SNR is dependent on the number of quantization levels used in
the digitization process; the more levels, the smaller the quanti-
zation noise. The theoretical SNR for a sine wave is given by
SNR = (6.02N + 1.76) dB
where N is the number of bits. Thus for an ideal 8-bit converter,
SNR = 50 dB.
Harmonic Distortion
Harmonic Distortion is the ratio of the rms sum of harmonics to
the fundamental. For the AD7569/AD7669, Total Harmonic
Distortion (THD) is defined as
20 log V
22
+V
32
+V
42
+V
52
+V
62
V
1
where V
1
is the rms amplitude of the fundamental and V
2
, V
3
,
V
4
, V
5
and V
6
are the rms amplitudes of the individual
harmonics.
Intermodulation Distortion
With inputs consisting of sine waves at two frequencies, fa and
fb, any active device with nonlinearities will create distortion
products, of order (m + n), at sum and difference frequencies of
mfa ± nfb where m, n = 0, l, 2, 3,… . Intermodulation terms
are those for which m or n is not equal to zero. For example,
the second order terms include (fa + fb) and (fa – fb) and the
third order terms include (2fa + fb), (2fa – fb), (fa + 2fb) and
(fa – 2fb).
–6– REV. B
AD7569/AD7669
ORDERING GUIDE
Relative
Temperature Accuracy Package
Model Range T
MIN
–T
MAX
Option
1
AD7569JN 0°C to +70°C±1 LSB N-24
AD7569JR 0°C to +70°C±1 LSB R-24
AD7569AQ –40°C to +85°C±1 LSB Q-24
AD7569SQ
2
–55°C to +125°C±1 LSB Q-24
AD7569BN –40°C to +85°C±0.5 LSB N-24
AD7569KN 0°C to +70°C±0.5 LSB N-24
AD7569BR –40°C to +85°C±0.5 LSB R-24
AD7569BQ –40°C to +85°C±0.5 LSB Q-24
AD7569TQ
2
–55°C to +125°C±1/2 LSB Q-24
AD7569JP 0°C to +70°C±1 LSB P-28A
AD7569SE
2
–55°C to +125°C±1 LSB E-28A
AD7569KP 0°C to +70°C±1/2 LSB P-28A
AD7569TE
2
–55°C to +125°C±1/2 LSB E-28A
AD7669AN –40°C to +85°C±1 LSB N-28
AD7669JN 0°C to +70°C±1 LSB N-28
AD7669JP 0°C to +70°C±1 LSB P-28A
AD7669AR –40°C to +85°C±1 LSB R-28
AD7669JR 0°C to +70°C±1 LSB R-28
NOTES
1
E = Leadless Ceramic Chip Carrier; N = Plastic DIP; P = Plastic Leaded Chip
Carrier; Q = Cerdip; R = Small Outline SOIC.
2
To order MIL-STD-883, Class B processed parts, add /883B to part number.
Contact your local sales office for military data sheet.
AD7569 PIN CONFIGURATIONS
DIP, SOIC PLCC LCCC
AD7669 PIN CONFIGURATIONS
DIP, SOIC
PLCC
AD7569/AD7669
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PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
(Applies to the AD7569 and AD7669 unless otherwise stated.)
Pin
Mnemonic Description
AGND
DAC
Analog Ground for the DAC(s). Separate
ground return paths are provided for the
DAC(s) and ADC to minimize crosstalk.
V
OUT
Output Voltage. V
OUT
is the buffered output
(V
OUT
A, V
OUT
B) voltage from the AD7569 DAC. V
OUT
A and
V
OUT
B are the buffered DAC output voltages
from the AD7669. Four different output volt-
age ranges can be achieved (see Table I).
V
SS
Negative Supply Voltage (–5 V for dual sup-
ply or 0 V for single supply). This pin is also
used with the RANGE pin to select the differ-
ent input/output ranges and changes the data
format from binary (V
SS
= 0 V) to 2s comple-
ment (V
SS
= –5 V) (see Table I).
RANGE Range Selection Input. This is used with the
V
SS
input to select the different ranges as per
Table I. The range selected applies to both
the analog input voltage of the ADC and the
output voltage from the DAC(s).
RESET Reset Input (Active Low). This is an asyn-
chronous system reset that clears the DAC
register(s) to all 0s and clears the INT line of
the ADC (i.e., makes the ADC ready for new
conversion). In unipolar operation, this input
sets the output voltage to 0 V; in bipolar
operation, it sets the output to negative full
scale.
DB7 Data Bit 7. Most Significant Bit (MSB).
DB6–DB2 Data Bit 6 to Data Bit 2.
DGND Digital Ground.
DB1 Data Bit 1.
DB0 Data Bit 0. Least Significant Bit (LSB).
WR Write Input (Edge triggered). This is used in
conjunction with CS to write data into the
AD7569 DAC register. It is used in conjunc-
tion with CS and A/B to write data into the
selected DAC register of the AD7669. Data is
transferred on the rising edge of WR.
Pin
Mnemonic Description
CS Chip Select Input (Active Low). The device is
selected when this input is active.
RD READ Input (Active Low). This input must
be active to access data from the part. In the
Mode 2 interface, RD going low starts con-
version. It is used in conjunction with the CS
input (see Digital Interface Section).
ST Start Conversion (Edge triggered). This is
used when precise sampling is required. The
falling edge of ST starts conversion and drives
BUSY low. The ST signal is not gated with
CS.
BUSY BUSY Status Output (Active Low). When
this pin is active, the ADC is performing a
conversion. The input signal is held prior to
the falling edge of BUSY (see Digital Inter-
face Section).
INT INTERRUPT Output (Active Low). INT go-
ing low indicates that the conversion is com-
plete. INT goes high on the rising edge of CS
or RD and is also set high by a low pulse on
RESET (see Digital Interface Section).
A/B (AD7669 DAC Select Input. This input selects which
Only) DAC register data is written to under control
of CS and WR. With this input low, data is
written to the DACA register; with this input
high, data is written to the DACB register.
CLK A TTL compatible clock signal may be used
to determine the ADC conversion time. Inter-
nal clock operation is achieved by connecting
a resistor and capacitor to ground.
AGND
ADC
Analog Ground for the ADC.
V
IN
Analog Input. Various input ranges can be se-
lected (see Table I).
V
DD
Positive Supply Voltage (+5 V).
Table I. Input/Output Ranges
Input/Output DB0–DB7
Range V
SS
Voltage Range Data Format
0 0 V 0 V to +1.25 V Binary
1 0 V 0 V to +2.5 V Binary
0 –5 V ±1.25 V 2s Complement
1 –5 V ±2.5 V 2s Complement
Noise Spectral Density vs. Frequency
Positive-Going Settling Time (
±
2.5 V Range)
DAC/ADC Full-Scale Temperature Coefficient
AD7569/AD7669—Typical Performance Graphs
Power Supply Rejection Ratio vs. Frequency
Negative-Going Settling Time (
±
2.5 V Range)
IMD Plot for ADC
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AD7569/AD7669
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REV. B
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
D/A SECTION
The AD7569 contains an 8-bit, voltage-mode, D/A converter
that uses eight equally weighted current sources switched into
an R-2R ladder network to give a direct but unbuffered 0 V to
+1.25 V output range. The AD7669 is similar, but contains two
D/A converters. The current sources are fabricated using PNP
transistors. These transistors allow current sources that are
driven from positive voltage logic and give a zero-based output
range. The output voltage from the voltage switching R-2R lad-
der network has the same positive polarity as the reference;
therefore, the D/A converter can be operated from a single
power supply rail.
The PNP current sources are generated using the on-chip
bandgap reference and a control amplifier. The current sources
are switched to either the ladder or AGND
DAC
by high speed
p-channel switches. These high-speed switches ensure a fast set-
tling time for the output voltage of the DAC. The R-2R ladder
network of the DAC consists of highly stable, thin-film resistors.
A simplified circuit diagram for the D/A converter section is
shown in Figure 3. An identical D/A converter is used as part of
the A/D converter, which is discussed later.
Figure 3. DAC Simplified Circuit Diagram
OP AMP SECTION
The output from the D/A converter is buffered by a high speed,
noninverting op amp. This op amp is capable of developing
±2.5 V across a 2 kΩ and 100 pF load to AGND
DAC
. The am-
plifier can be operated from a single +5 V supply to give two
unipolar output ranges, or from dual supplies (±5 V) to allow
two bipolar output ranges.
The feedback path of the amplifier contains a gain/offset net-
work that provides four voltage ranges at the output of the op
amp. The output voltage range is determined by the RANGE
and V
SS
inputs. (See Table I in the Pin Function Description
section.) The four possible output ranges are: 0 V to +1.25 V,
0 V to +2.5 V, ±1.25 V and ±2.5 V. It should be noted that
whichever range is selected for the output amplifier also applies
to the input voltage range of the A/D converter.
The output amplifier settles to within 1/2 LSB of its final value
in typically less than 500 ns. Operating the part from single or
dual supplies has no effect on the positive-going settling time.
However, the negative-going output settling time to voltages
near 0 V in single supply will be slightly longer than the settling
time to negative full scale for dual supply operation. Addition-
ally, to ensure that the output voltage can go to 0 V in single
supply, a transistor on the output acts as a passive pull-down
with output voltages near 0 V with V
SS
= 0 V. This means that
the sink capability of the amplifier is reduced as the output volt-
age nears 0 V in single supply. In dual supply operation the full
sink capability of 1.25 mA is maintained over the entire output
voltage range.
For all other parameters, the single and dual supply perfor-
mances of the amplifier are essentially identical. The output
noise from the amplifier, with full scale on the DAC, is 200 µV
peak-to-peak. The spot noise at 1 kHz is 35 nV/√Hz with all 0s
on the DAC. A noise spectral density versus frequency plot for
the amplifier is shown in the typical performance graphs.
VOLTAGE REFERENCE
The AD7569/AD7669 contains an on-chip bandgap reference
that provides a low noise, temperature compensated reference
voltage for both the DAC and the ADC. The reference is
trimmed for absolute accuracy and temperature coefficient. The
bandgap reference is generated with respect to V
DD
. It is buff-
ered by a separate control amplifier for both the DAC and the
ADC reference. This can be seen in the DAC ladder network
configuration in Figure 3.
DIGITAL SECTION
The data pins on the AD7569/AD7669 provide a connection
between the external bus and DAC data inputs and ADC data
outputs. The threshold levels of all digital inputs and outputs
are compatible with either TTL or 5 V CMOS levels. Internal
input protection of all digital pins is achieved by on-chip distrib-
uted diodes.
The data format is straight binary when the part is used in single
supply (V
SS
= 0 V). However, when a V
SS
of –5 V is applied, the
data format becomes twos complement. This data format ap-
plies to the digital inputs of the DAC and the digital outputs of
the ADC.
ADC SECTION
The analog-to-digital converter on the AD7569/AD7669 uses
the successive approximation technique to achieve a fast conver-
sion time of 2 µs and provides an 8-bit parallel digital output.
The reference for the ADC is provided by the on-chip bandgap
reference.
Conversion start is controlled by ST or by CS and RD. Once a
conversion has been started, another conversion start should not
be attempted until the conversion in progress is completed.
Exercising the RESET input does not affect conversion; the
RESET input resets the INT line high, which is useful in inter-
rupt driven systems where a READ has not been performed at
the end of the previous conversion. The INT line does not have
to be cleared at the end of conversion. The ADC will continue
to convert correctly, but the function of the INT line will be
affected.
Figure 4 shows the operating waveforms for a conversion cycle.
The analog input voltage, V
IN
, is held 50 ns typical after the fall-
ing edge of ST or (CS & RD). The MSB decision is made ap-
proximately 50 ns after the second falling edge of the input
CLK following a conversion start. If t
1
in Figure 4 is greater
than 50 ns, then the falling edge of the input CLK will be seen
as the first falling clock edge. If t
1
is less than 50 ns, the first fall-
ing clock edge of the conversion will not occur until one clock
cycle later. The succeeding bit decisions are made approxi-
mately 50 ns after a CLK edge until conversion is complete.
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AD7569/AD7669
INTERNAL CLOCK
Clock pulses are generated by the action of an internal current
source charging the external capacitor (C
CLK
) and this external
capacitor discharging through the external resistor (R
CLK
).
When a conversion is complete, this internal clock stops operat-
ing and the CLK pin goes to the DGND potential. Connections
for R
CLK
and C
CLK
are shown in the operating diagram of Fig-
ure 21. The nominal conversion time versus temperature for the
recommended R
CLK
and C
CLK
combination is shown in Figure
6. The internal clock provides a convenient clock source for the
AD7569/AD7669. Due to process variations, the actual operat-
ing frequency for this R
CLK
/C
CLK
combination can vary from
device to device by up to ±25%.
Figure 6. Conversion Time vs. Temperature for Internal
Clock Operation
DIGITAL INTERFACE
DAC Timing and Control—AD7569
Table II shows the truth table for DAC operation for the
AD7569. The part contains an 8-bit DAC register, which is
loaded from the data bus under control of CS and WR. The
data contained in the DAC register determines the analog out-
put from the DAC. The WR input is an edge-triggered input,
and data is transferred into the DAC register on the rising edge
of WR. Holding CS and WR low does not make the DAC regis-
ter transparent.
Table II. AD7569 DAC Truth Table
CS WR RESET DAC Function
H H H DAC Register Unaffected
L L H DAC Register Unaffected
LgH DAC Register Updated
gL H DAC Register Updated
X X L DAC Register Loaded with All Zeros
L = Low State, H = High State, X = Don’t Care
The contents of the DAC register are reset to all 0s by an active
low pulse on the RESET line, and for the unipolar output ranges,
the output remains at 0 V after RESET returns high. For the bi-
polar output ranges, a low pulse on RESET causes the output to
go to negative full scale.
In unipolar applications, the RESET line
can be used to ensure power-up to 0 V on the AD7569 DAC out-
put and is also useful when used as a zero override in system cali-
bration cycles. If the RESET input is connected to the system
At the end of conversion, the SAR contents are transferred to
the output latch, and the SAR is reset in readiness for a new
conversion. A single conversion lasts for 8 input clock cycles.
Figure 4. Operating Waveforms Using External Clock
ANALOG INPUT
The analog input of the AD7569/AD7669 feeds into an on-chip
track-and-hold amplifier. To accommodate different full-scale
ranges, the analog input signal is conditioned by a gain/offset
network that conditions all input ranges so the internal ADC al-
ways works with a 0 V to +1.25 V signal. As a result, the input
current on the V
IN
input varies with the input range selected as
shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5. Equivalent V
IN
Circuit
TRACK-AND-HOLD
The track-and-hold (T/H) amplifier on the analog input of the
AD7569/AD7669 allows the ADC to accurately convert an in-
put sine wave of 2.5 V peak-to-peak amplitude up to a fre-
quency of 200 kHz, the Nyquist frequency of the ADC when
operated at its maximum throughput rate of 400 kHz. This
maximum rate of conversion includes conversion time and time
between conversions. Because the input bandwidth of the T/H
amplifier is much larger than 200 kHz, the input signal should
be band-limited to avoid converting high-frequency noise
components.
The operation of this T/H amplifier is essentially transparent to
the user. The T/H amplifier goes from its tracking mode to its
hold mode at the start of conversion. This occurs when the
ADC receives a conversion start command from either ST or
CS & RD. At the end of conversion (BUSY going high), the
T/H reverts back to tracking the input signal.
EXTERNAL CLOCK
The AD7569/AD7669 ADC can be used with its on-chip clock
or with an externally applied clock. When using an external
clock, the CLK input of the AD7569/AD7669 may be driven
directly from 74HC, 4000B series buffers (such as 4049) or
from TTL buffers. When conversion is complete, the internal
clock is disabled. The external clock can continue to run be-
tween conversions without being disabled. The mark/space ratio
of the external clock can vary from 70/30 to 30/70.
AD7569/AD7669
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REV. B
RESET line, the DAC output resets to 0 V when the entire
system is reset. Figure 7 shows the input control logic for the
AD7569 DAC; the write cycle timing diagram is shown in
Figure 8.
Figure 7. AD7569 DAC Input Control Logic
Figure 8. AD7569/AD7669 Write Cycle Timing Diagram
DAC Timing and Control—AD7669
Table III shows the truth table for the dual DAC operation of
the AD7669. The part contains two 8-bit DAC registers that are
loaded from the data bus under the control of CS, A/B and WR.
Address line A/B selects which DAC register the data is
loaded to. The data contained in the DAC registers determines
the analog output from the respective DACs. The WR input is
an edge-triggered input, and data is transferred into the selected
DAC register on the rising edge of WR. Holding CS and WR
low does not make the selected DAC register transparent. The
A/B input should not be changed while CS and WR are low.
Table III. AD7669 DAC Truth Table
CS WR A/B RESET DAC Function
H H X H DAC Registers Unaffected
LgL H DACA Register Updated
gL L H DACA Register Updated
LgH H DACB Register Updated
gL H H DACB Register Updated
X X X L DAC Registers Loaded with
All Zeros
L = Low State, H = High State, X = Don’t Care
The contents of the DAC registers are reset to all 0s by an active
low pulse on the RESET line, and for the unipolar output
ranges, the outputs remain at 0 V after RESET returns high.
For the bipolar output ranges, a low pulse on RESET causes the
outputs to go to negative full scale. In unipolar applications, the
RESET line can be used to ensure power-up to 0 V on the
AD7669 DAC outputs and is also useful when used as a zero
override in system calibration cycles. If the RESET input is con-
nected to the system RESET line, then the DAC outputs reset
to 0 V when the entire system is reset. Figure 9 shows the DAC
input control logic for the AD7669, and the write cycle timing
diagram is shown in Figure 8.
Figure 9. AD7669 DAC Control Logic
ADC Timing and Control
The ADC on the AD7569/AD7669 is capable of two basic oper-
ating modes. In the first mode, the ST line is used to start con-
version and drive the track-and-hold into hold mode. At the end
of conversion, the track-and-hold returns to its tracking mode.
The second mode is achieved by hard-wiring the ST line high.
In this case, CS and RD start conversion, and the microproces-
sor is driven into a WAIT state for the duration of conversion by
BUSY.
Figure 10. ADC Mode 1 Interface Timing
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AD7569/AD7669
MODE 1 INTERFACE
The timing diagram for the first mode is shown in Figure 10. It
can be used in digital signal processing and other applications
where precise sampling in time is required. In these applica-
tions, it is important that the signal sampling occurs at exactly
equal intervals to minimize errors due to sampling uncertainty
or jitter. In these cases, the ST line is driven by a timer or some
precise clock source.
The falling edge of the ST pulse starts conversion and drives the
AD7569/AD7669 track-and-hold amplifier into its hold mode.
BUSY stays low for the duration of conversion and returns high
at the end of conversion and the track-and hold amplifier reverts
to its tracking mode on this rising edge of BUSY. The INT line
can be used to interrupt the microprocessor. A READ to the
AD7569/AD7669 address accesses the data, and the INT line is
reset on the rising edge of CS or RD. Alternatively, the INT can
be used to trigger a pulse that drives the CS and RD and places
the data into a FIFO or buffer memory. The microprocessor can
then read a batch of data from the FIFO or buffer memory at
some convenient time. The ST input should not be high when
RD is brought low; otherwise, the part will not operate correctly
in this mode.
It is important, especially in systems where the conversion start
(ST pulse) is asynchronous to the microprocessor, that a READ
does not occur during a conversion. Trying to read data from
the device during a conversion can cause errors to the conver-
sion in progress. Also, pulsing the ST line a second time before
conversion ends should be avoided since it too can cause errors
in the conversion result. In applications where precise sampling
is not critical, the ST pulse can be generated from a micropro-
cessor WR or RD line gated with a decoded address (different
from AD7569/AD7669 CS address).
Figure 11. Multichannel Inputs
This interface mode is also useful in applications where a num-
ber of input channels are required to be converted by the ADC.
Figure 11 shows the circuit configuration for such an applica-
tion. The signal that drives the ST input of the AD7569/
AD7669 is also used to drive the ENABLE input of the multi-
plexer. The multiplexer is enabled on the rising edge of the ST
pulse while the input signal is held on the falling edge; therefore,
the signal must have settled to within 8 bits over the duration of
this ST pulse. The settling time, including t
ON
(ENABLE) of
the multiplexer plus the T/H acquisition time (typically 200 ns),
thus determines the width of the ST pulse. This is suited to ap-
plications where a number of input channels needs to be succes-
sively sampled or scanned.
MODE 2 INTERFACE
The second interface mode is intended for use with micropro-
cessors, which can be forced into a WAIT state for at least 2 µs.
The ST line of the AD7569/AD7669 must be hardwired high to
achieve this mode. The microprocessor starts a conversion and
is halted until the result of the conversion is read from the con-
verter. Conversion is initiated by executing a memory READ to
the AD7569/AD7669 address, bringing CS and RD low. BUSY
subsequently goes low (forcing the microprocessor READY or
WAIT input low), placing the microprocessor into a WAIT
state. The input signal is held on the falling edge of RD (assum-
ing CS is already low or is coincident with RD). When the con-
version is complete (BUSY goes high), the processor completes
the memory READ and acquires the newly converted data.
While conversion is in progress, the ADC places old data (from
the previous conversion) on the data bus. The timing diagram
for this interface is shown in Figure 12.
Figure 12. ADC Mode 2 Interface Timing
The major advantage of this interface is that it allows the micro-
processor to start conversion, WAIT, and then READ data with
a single READ instruction. The user does not have to worry
about servicing interrupts or ensuring that software delays are
long enough to avoid reading during conversion. The fast con-
version time of the ADC ensures that for many microprocessors,
the processor is not placed in a WAIT state for an excessive
amount of time.
DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING APPLICATIONS
In Digital Signal Processing (DSP) application areas such as
voice recognition, echo cancellation and adaptive filtering, the
dynamic characteristics (SNR, Harmonic Distortion, Intermod-
ulation Distortion) of both the ADC and DAC are critical. The
AD7569/AD7669 is specified dynamically as well as with stan-
dard dc specifications. Because the track/hold amplifier has a
wide bandwidth, an antialiasing filter should be placed on the
V
IN
input to avoid aliasing of high-frequency noise back into the
band of interest.
The dynamic performance of the ADC is evaluated by applying a
sine-wave signal of very low distortion to the V
IN
input, which is
sampled at a 409.6 kHz sampling rate. A Fast Fourier Transform
(FFT) plot or Histogram plot is then generated from which SNR,
harmonic distortion and dynamic differential nonlinearity data
can be obtained. For the DAC, the codes for an ideal sine wave
are stored in PROM and loaded down to the DAC. The output
spectrum is analyzed, using a spectrum analyzer to evaluate SNR
AD7569/AD7669
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REV. B
Figure 15. DAC Output Spectrum
HISTOGRAM PLOT
When a sine wave of specified frequency is applied to the V
IN
in-
put of the AD7569/AD7669 and several thousand samples are
taken, it is possible to plot a histogram showing the frequency of
occurrence of each of the 256 ADC codes. If a particular step is
wider than the ideal 1 LSB width, the code associated with that
step will accumulate more counts than for the code for an ideal
step. Likewise, a step narrower than ideal width will have fewer
counts. Missing codes are easily seen because a missing code
means zero counts for a particular code. The absence of large
spikes in the plot indicates small differential nonlinearity.
Figure 16 shows a histogram plot for the ADC indicating very
small differential nonlinearity and no missing codes for an input
frequency of 204 kHz. For a sine-wave input, a perfect ADC
would produce a cusp probability density function described by
the equation
p(V)=1
π(A
2
−V
2
)
1/2
where A is the peak amplitude of the sine wave and p(V) the
probability of occurrence at a voltage V.
The histogram plot of Figure 16 corresponds very well with this
cusp shape.
Further typical plots of the performance of the AD7569/AD7669
are shown in the Typical Performance Graphs section of the data
sheet.
Figure 16. ADC Histogram Plot
and harmonic distortion performance. Similarly, for inter-
modulation distortion, an input (either to V
IN
or DAC code)
consisting of pure sine waves at two frequencies is applied to the
AD7569/AD7669.
Figure 13. ADC FFT Plot
Figure 13 shows a 2048 point FFT plot of the ADC with an in-
put signal of 130 kHz. The SNR is 48.4 dB. It can be seen that
most of the harmonics are buried in the noise floor. It should be
noted that the harmonics are taken into account when calculat-
ing the SNR. The relationship between SNR and resolution (N)
is expressed by the following equation:
SNR = (6.02N + 1.76) dB
This is for an ideal part with no differential or integral linearity
errors. These errors will cause a degradation in SNR. By work-
ing backward from the above equation, it is possible to get a
measure of ADC performance expressed in effective number of
bits (N). This effective number of bits is plotted versus fre-
quency in Figure 14. The effective number of bits typically falls
between 7.7 and 7.8, corresponding to SNR figures of 48.1 dB
and 48.7 dB.
Figure 15 shows a spectrum analyzer plot of the output spec-
trum from the DAC with an ideal sine-wave table loaded to the
data inputs of the DAC. In this case, the SNR is 46 dB.
Figure 14. Effective Number of Bits vs. Frequency
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AD7569/AD7669
AD7569/AD7669—ADSP-2100 INTERFACE
Figure 19 shows a typical interface to the DSP processor, the
ADSP-2100. The ADC is in the Mode 2 interface mode, which
means that the ADSP-2100 is halted during conversion. This is
achieved using the decoded address output. This is gated with
DMWR to ensure that it halts the processor for READ instruc-
tions only. INT going low at the end of conversion releases the
processor and allows it to finish off the READ instruction.
Figure 19. AD7569/AD7669 to ADSP-2100 Interface
Because the instruction cycle of the ADSP-2100 is so fast
(125 ns cycle), the DMWR pulse also has to be stretched also
for write cycles. This is achieved using the 74121, which gener-
ates a pulse that is fed back to DMACK. The duration of this
pulse determines how long the ADSP-2100 write cycle is
stretched. The buffers driving the DMACK line must have
open-collector outputs. Writing data to the relevant AD7569/
AD7669 DAC is achieved using a single instruction, <DM
(addr) = MRO>, where addr is the decoded address of that
DAC, and MRO contains the data to be loaded to the DAC reg-
ister. Data is read from the ADC also, using a single instruction
<MRO = DM (addr)>, where the conversion result is placed in
the MRO data register.
AD7569/AD7669—IBM PC* INTERFACE
The AD7569/AD7669 is ideal for implementing an analog in-
put/output port for the IBM PC. Figure 20 shows an interface
that realizes this function. The ADC is configured in the Mode
1 interface mode, and conversions are initiated using a precise
clock source for equidistant sampling intervals. At the end of
conversion, the INT line goes low, and the 74121 generates
Figure 20. AD7569/AD7669 to IBM PC Interface
*IBM PC is a trademark of International Business Machines Corp.
INTERFACING THE AD7569/AD7669
AD7569/AD7669—Z80 INTERFACE
Figure 17 shows a typical interface to the Z80 microprocessor.
The ADC is configured for operation in the Mode 1 interface
mode. A precise timer or clock source starts conversion in appli-
cations requiring equidistant sampling intervals. The scheme
used, whereby INT of the AD7569/AD7669 generates an inter-
rupt on the Z80, is limited in that it does not allow the ADC to
be sampled at the maximum rate. This is because the time be-
tween samples has to be long enough to allow the Z80 to service
its interrupt and read data from the ADC. To overcome this,
some buffer memory or FIFO could be placed between the
AD7569/AD7669 and the Z80. Writing data to the relevant
AD7569/AD7669 DAC simply consists of a <LD (nn), A> in-
struction where nn is the decoded address for that DAC. Read-
ing data from the ADC, after an INT has been received,
consists of a < LDA, (nn)> instruction.
Figure 17. AD7569/AD7669 to Z80 Interface
AD7569/AD7669—68008 INTERFACE
A typical interface to the 68008 is shown in Figure 18. In this
case, the ADC is configured in the Mode 2 interface mode. This
means that the one read instruction starts conversion and reads
the data. The read cycle is stretched out over the entire conver-
sion period by taking the INT line back into the DTACK input
of the 68008. The additional gates are required so the 68008
receives a DTACK when the processor is writing data to the
AD7569/AD7669. In this case, there are no wait states intro-
duced into the write cycle. Writing data to the relevant AD7569/
AD7669 DAC consists of a <MOVE.B Dn, addr> where Dn is
the data register, which contains the data to be loaded to that
DAC, and addr is the decoded address for the DAC. Data is
read from the ADC using a <MOVE.B addr,Dn> with the con-
version result placed in register Dn.
Figure 18. AD7569/AD7669 to 68008 Interface
AD7569/AD7669
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an RD pulse for the AD7569/AD7669. This RD pulse accesses
data from the ADC and places the conversion result into a regis-
ter on the 74646. The rising edge of this pulse generates an in-
terrupt request to the processor. The conversion result is read
from the 74646 register by performing an I/O read to the
decoded address of the 74646. Writing data to the relevant
AD7569/AD7669 DAC involves an I/O write to the 74646,
which transfers the data to the data inputs of the AD7569/
AD7669. Data is latched into the selected DAC register on the
rising edge of IOW.
APPLYING THE AD7569/AD7669 DAC
An internal gain/offset network on the AD7569/AD7669 allows
several output voltage ranges. The part can produce unipolar
output ranges of 0 V to +1.25 V or 0 V to +2.5 V and bipolar
output ranges of –1.25 V to +1.25 V or –2.5 V to +2.5 V. Con-
nections for these various output ranges are outlined below.
UNIPOLAR (0 V to +1.25 V) CONFIGURATION
The first of the configurations provides an output voltage range
of 0 V to +1.25 V. This is achieved by tying the V
SS
and
RANGE inputs to AGND
DAC
(= 0 V). Figure 21 shows the con-
figuration of the AD7569 to achieve this output range. A similar
configuration of the AD7669 gives the same output range. The
table for output voltage versus the digital code in the DAC regis-
ter is shown in Table IV.
Figure 21. AD7569 Unipolar (0 V to +1.25 V) Operation
Table IV. Unipolar (0 V to +1.25 V) Code Table
DAC Register Contents
MSB LSB Analog Output, V
OUT
1111 1111 +V
REF
255
256
1000 0001 +V
REF
129
256
1000 0000 +V
REF
128
256
= +V
REF
/2
0111 1111 +V
REF
127
256
0000 0001 +V
REF
1
256
0000 0000 0 V
NOTE: 1 LSB = (V
REF
) (2
–8
) = V
REF
(1/256); V
REF
= +1.25 V Nominal
UNIPOLAR (0 V to +2.5 V) CONFIGURATION
The 0 V to +2.5 V output voltage range is achieved by tying V
SS
to AGND
DAC
(= 0 V) and the RANGE input to V
DD
. The table
for output voltage versus digital code is as in Table IV with
2.V
REF
replacing V
REF
. Note that for this range
1 LSB =2.V
REF
(2
−8
)=V
REF
1
128
BIPOLAR (–1.25 V to +1.25 V) CONFIGURATION
The first of the bipolar configurations is achieved by tying the
RANGE input to AGND
DAC
(= 0 V) and V
SS
to –5 V. The V
SS
voltage level at which the AD7569/AD7669 changes to bipolar
operation is approximately –1 V. When the part is configured
for bipolar outputs, the input coding becomes twos comple-
ment. The table for output voltage versus the digital code in the
DAC register is shown in Table V. Note as with the unipolar
configuration, a digital input code of all 0s produces an output
of 0 V. It should be noted, however, that a low pulse on the
RESET line for the bipolar ranges sets the output voltage to
negative full scale.
Table V. Bipolar (–1.25 V to +1.25 V) Code Table
DAC Register Contents
MSB LSB Analog Output, V
OUT
0111 1111 +V
REF
127
128
0000 0001 +V
REF
1
128
0000 0000 0 V
1111 1111 –V
REF
1
128
1000 0001 –V
REF
127
128
1000 0000 –V
REF
128
128
= –V
REF
NOTE: 1 LSB = (V
REF
)(2
–7
) = V
REF
(1/128)
BIPOLAR (–2.5 V to +2.5 V) CONFIGURATION
The –2.5 V to +2.5 V bipolar output range is achieved by tying
the RANGE input to V
DD
and the V
SS
input to –5 V. Once
again, the input coding is 2s complement. The table for output
voltage versus digital code is as in Table V with 2.V
REF
replacing
V
REF
. Note that for this range
1 LSB =4.V
REF
(2
−8
)=V
REF
1
64
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AD7569/AD7669
APPLYING THE AD7569/AD7669 ADC
The analog input on the AD7569/AD7669 accepts the same
four input ranges as the output ranges on the DAC. Whatever
output range is selected for the DAC also applies to the input
range of the ADC.
Although separate AGNDs exist for both the DAC and ADC to
minimize crosstalk, writing data to the DAC while the ADC is
performing a conversion may result in an incorrect conversion
from the ADC due to an interaction of currents between the
DAC and ADC. Therefore, to ensure correct operation of the
ADC, the DAC register should not be updated while the ADC
is converting.
UNIPOLAR OPERATION
The circuit of Figure 21 shows the AD7569 configured for both
an input and output range of 0 V to +1.25 V (the AD7669 con-
figuration is similar). The nominal transfer characteristic for this
range is shown in Figure 22. The output code is Natural Binary
with 1 LSB = (1.25/256)V = 4.88 mV.
As before, to achieve the unipolar 0 V to +2.5 V input range,
V
SS
is connected to 0 V, and the RANGE input is tied to a logic
high. The nominal transfer characteristic is as in Figure 22 but,
in this case, 1 LSB = (2.5/256)V = 9.76 mV.
Figure 22. Nominal Transfer Characteristic for Unipolar
(0 V to +1.25 V) Operation
BIPOLAR OPERATION
The analog input of the AD7569/AD7669 ADC is configured
for bipolar inputs when V
SS
= –5 V. The output code provided
by the part is twos complement. Figure 23 shows the transfer
function for bipolar (–1.25 V to +1.25 V) operation. The LSB
size for this range is (2.5/256)V = 9.76 mV.
The transfer function for the –2.5 V to +2.5 V range is identical
to that of Figure 23, but now FS = 5 V and the LSB size is
(5/256)V = 19.5 mV.
ADC OFFSET AND FULL-SCALE ERROR ADJUSTMENT
In most Digital Signal Processing (DSP) applications, offset and
full-scale error have little or no effect on system performance. A
Figure 23. Nominal Transfer Characteristic for Bipolar
(–1.25 V to +1.25 V) Operation
typical example is a digital filter where an ac analog signal is
quantized by the ADC, digitally processed and recreated using
the DAC. In these types of applications, the offset error can be
eliminated by ac coupling the recreated signal. Full-scale error
effect is linear and does not cause problems as long as the input
signal is within the full dynamic range of the ADC. An impor-
tant parameter in DSP applications is Differential Nonlinearity,
and this is not affected by either offset or full-scale error.
In applications where absolute accuracy is important ADC off-
set and full-scale error can be adjusted to zero. Figure 24 shows
the additional components required for offset and full-scale er-
ror adjustment. Offset error must be adjusted before full-scale
error. Zero offset is achieved by adjusting the offset of the op
amp driving V
IN
(i.e., A1 in Figure 23). In unipolar applica-
tions, for zero offset error, apply 1/2 LSB at the analog input
and adjust the op amp offset voltage until the ADC output code
flickers between 0000 0000 and 0000 0001. For zero full-scale
error, apply an analog input of FS – 3/2 LSBs and adjust R1 un-
til the ADC output code flickers between 1111 1110 and 1111
1111.
In bipolar applications, to adjust for bipolar zero offset, apply
–1/2 LSB at the analog input and adjust the op amp offset volt-
age until the output code flickers between 1111 1111 and 0000
0000. For zero full-scale error, apply +FS/2 – 3/2 LSB at the
analog input and adjust R1 until the ADC output code flickers
between 0111 1110 and 0111 1111.
Figure 24. ADC Error Adjust Circuit
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Figure 25. Peak-Reading A/D Converter
head (or motor) is monitored. The closed-loop system allows an
error between the desired position and the actual position to be
monitored and corrected. The correction is achieved by adjust-
ing the ratio of the phase currents in the motor windings until
the required head position is reached.
The AD7669 is ideally suited for the closed-loop microstepping
technique with its on-chip dual DACs for positioning the disk
drive head, and onboard ADC for monitoring the position of the
head. A generalized circuit for a closed-loop microstepping sys-
tem is shown in Figure 26. The DAC waveforms are shown in
Figure 27, along with the direction information for clockwise ro-
tation supplied by the controller.
Figure 26. Typical Closed-Loop Microstepping Circuit with
the AD7669
The AD7669 is used in the unipolar 0 V to +2.5 V configura-
tion. This allows the circuit of Figure 26 to be completely uni-
polar (+5 V, +12 V supplies); no negative power supplies are
required. The power output stage is a dual H-Bridge device
such as the UDN-2998W from Sprague Electric. The phase
currents in both windings are detected by means of the small
value sense resistors, R
S
A and R
S
B, in series with the windings.
The voltage developed across these resistors is amplified and
compared with the respective DAC output voltage. The com-
parators in turn chop the phase winding current. The ADC
completes the feedback path by converting information from a
suitable transducer for analysis by the controller.
PEAK DETECTION—AD7569
The circuit of Figure 25 shows a peak-reading A/D converter,
which is useful in such applications as monitoring flow rates,
temperature, pressure, etc. The circuit ensures that a peak will
not be missed while at the same time does not require the mi-
croprocessor to frequently monitor the data. The peak value is
stored in the A/D converter and can be read at any time.
The gain on the AD524 is adjusted to yield a 0 V to +2.5 V out-
put. When the input signal exceeds the current stored value, the
output of the TL311 goes low, triggering the Q output of the
74121. This low-going pulse starts a conversion on the AD7569
ADC, and at the end of conversion latches the result into the
DAC. This pulse must be at least 120 ns greater than the con-
version time of the ADC. The Q output is used to drive the
strobe input of the TL311, resetting the TL311 output high in
readiness for another conversion.
The additional gates on the RD and WR inputs are to allow the
data to be read by the microprocessor while at the same time
ensuring that the DAC is not updated when the microprocessor
reads the data. It may be necessary to monitor the AD7569
BUSY line to ensure that a processor READ is not attempted
while the AD7569 is in the middle of a conversion. The READ
pulse width from the processor must be less than 1 µs to ensure
correct data is read from the ADC. A low-going pulse on the
RESET line resets the DAC output to 0 V and starts a new “peak-
detection” period. This RESET pulse must also be less than 1 µs.
DISK DRIVE APPLICATION—AD7669
Closed-Loop Microstepping
Microstepping is a popular technique in low density disk drives
(both floppy and hard disk) that allows higher positional resolu-
tion of the disk drive head over that obtainable from a full- step
driven stepper motor. Typically, a two-phase stepper motor has
its phase currents driven with a sine-cosine relationship. These
cosinusoidal signals are generated by two DACs driven with the
appropriate data. The resolution of the DACs determines the
number of microsteps into which each full step can be divided.
For example, with a 1.8° full-step motor and a 4-bit DAC, a
microstep size of 0.11° (1.8°/(2
n
)) is obtainable.
The microstepping technique improves the positioning resolu-
tion possible in any control application; however, the positional
accuracy can be significantly worse than that offered by the
original full-step accuracy specification due to load torque effects.
To ensure that the increased resolution is usable, it is necessary
to use a closed-loop system where the position of the disk drive
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AD7569/AD7669
Figure 27. Typical DAC Output Voltages for Microstepping
and Direction Signals for Clockwise Rotation with the
UDN-2998W
ANALOG DELAY LINE—AD7569
In many applications, especially in audio systems, it is necessary
to provide a delay on the input signal. The circuit of Figure 28
shows how a simple analog delay line can be implemented,
based on the AD7569. The input signal is sampled using the
AD7569 ADC, and converted data is loaded into the 6116 (2K
3 8 static ram). The inverted input clock drives a counter that
selects the address for the 6116. The delay is selected by choos-
ing one of the output lines of the HCT4040 counter to reset the
coun-ter. This can be done using a simple switch in a manual
system or by a multiplexer in a programmable delay application.
Data is written to the DAC using the inverted input clock signal.
Figure 28. Analog Delay Line
On initial start-up, the output voltage, V
O
, will be invalid until
the length of the delay is reached (i.e., until the counter is re-
set). From this point forward, the delayed data is read from the
6116 and loaded to the DAC before the newly converted data is
written into the same memory location. The input clock to the
system can be a square wave of maximum input frequency 200
kHz
(assuming 2 µs conversion time for the ADC). The mark/space
ratio of the input clock can be varied to maximize the sampling
frequency if required. The clock low time has to be equal to the
conversion time and access time of the ADC plus the setup time
required for the 6116. The clock high time has only to be equal
to the setup time for the DAC plus the delay time through the
counter and the access time of the 6116.
The amount of memory used, as well as the sampling frequency,
determines the maximum possible delay. Using the HCT4040,
and the 6116 with an input clock frequency of 200 kHz, the
maximum delay is 5 ms on a maximum input frequency of
100 kHz. Using 64K memory, with an 8 kHz input clock fre-
quency, the maximum delay is 8 seconds on a maximum input
frequency of 4 kHz.
TRANSIENT RECORDER—AD7569
The scheme just outlined can also form the basis for a transient
recorder. In this case, transients on the input signal are con-
verted and stored in memory. The transient can then be recalled
from memory at a later time, and the transient waveform can be
recreated using the AD7569 DAC.
INFINITE SAMPLE-AND-HOLD—AD7569
The AD7569 is ideal for implementing a single-chip infinite
sample-and-hold function. Basically, the ADC samples and con-
verts the input signal into an 8-bit digital word. The 8 bits of
data are then loaded to the DAC and the sampled value is re-
stored to analog form. The sampled value is held until the DAC
register is updated. The full-scale matching between the ADC
and the DAC on the AD7569 ensures a typical error of less than
1% between the analog input voltage and the “held” output
voltage. Figure 29 shows the connections required on the
AD7569 to achieve this infinite sample-and-hold function.
Figure 29. Infinite Sample-and-Hold
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TARE FUNCTION FOR WEIGH SCALE—AD7569
The infinite sample-and-hold just outlined can also form the ba-
sis of a circuit to provide a tare function for a weigh scale sys-
tem. Figure 30 shows a circuit for a weigh scale system. It
incorporates a tare function using a simple circuit based on the
AD7569.
The AD587, along with the 2N6285, provides a buffered +10 V
reference to supply the low impedance load cell transducer. The
load cell output is amplified by the AD624 precision instrumen-
tation amplifier with gain adjustment provided by R1. The out-
put of the AD624 is applied to the noninverting input of a unity
gain differential summing amplifier that uses the AD707, a high
precision op amp with low drift. The AD707 feeds a 3 1/2 digit
panel meter module that converts the signal for digital readout.
The input signal to the panel meter is also applied to the analog
input of the AD7569 for the tare function. When the tare switch
(S1) is closed, a tare cycle commences and V
IN
is sampled and
held infinitely at V
OUT
until the next tare cycle. V
OUT
drives the
inverting input of the differential amplifier and forces its output
to zero. Thus, the tare function is used to give a readout of zero
for any undesired weight, such as a box, when only the item
placed in it is to be weighed. The tare function can also be used
in calibrating the system, to cancel out offset errors due to the
load cell, AD624 and differential amplifier.
The AD7569 offers many advantages in the system outlined,
such as: simple, low cost circuit—no need for microprocessor,
software, etc.—and low power consumption.
Figure 30. Weigh Scale System with Tare Function
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OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
Dimensions shown in inches and (mm).
24-Pin Plastic (N-24)
28-Terminal Leadless Ceramic Chip Carrier
(E-28A)
24-Pin Cerdip (Q-24)
28-Terminal Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier
(P-28A)
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