SP9502DS/02
SP9502 Dual, 12-Bit, Voltage Output D/A Converter
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Copyright 1999 Sipex Corporation
Figure 2. Transfer Function
ZEROING DAC OUTPUTS
While keeping XFER pin high, the DAC outputs can
be set to zero volts two different ways. The first
involves the CLR and WR2 pins. In normal operation,
the CLR pin is tied high, thus, disabling the clear
function. By cycling WR2 and CLR through "1"—
"0"—"1" sequence, a digital code of 1000 0000 0000
is written to both DAC registers, producing a half scale
output or zero volts. The second utilizes the built in
power-on-reset. Using this feature, the
SP9502
can be
configured such that during power-up, the second
register will be digitally “zeroed”, producing a zero
volt output at both DAC outputs. This is achieved by
powering the unit up with XFER in a high state. Thus,
with no external circuitry, the
SP9502
can be
powered up with the analog outputs at a known,
zero volt output level.
TEMPORARILY FORCING
BOTH DAC OUTPUTS TO OV
Set WR1=1, CS=1, WR2=0, XFER=0. The DAC
registers can be temporarily forced to 1000 0000
0000 by bringing the CLR pin low. This will
cause the DAC outputs to 0V, while the CLR pin
remains low. When the CLR pin is brought back
high, the digital code at the DAC registers will
again appear at the DAC's digital inputs, and the
analog outputs will return to their previous
values.
V
In
–
+
V
Out
D
V
Out
=
In
D
( )
V
DAC
=
x V
In
D
4,096
V
DAC
A
CS
WR1
B1/B2
WR2
XFER
CLR
FUNCTION
0
0
1
1
X
X
X
1
0
1
0
X
X
X
1
1
1
1
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
1
Address DAC 1 and load input register
Address DAC 1 and load 4 LSBs
Address DAC 2 and load input register
Address DAC 2 and load 4 LSBs
Transfer data from input registers to DAC registers
Sets all DAC output voltages to 0V
Temporarily force both DAC output voltages to
0V, while CLR is low
Invalid state with any other control line active
Invalid state with any other control line active
**
X
1
**
X
1
1
0
0
X
X
1
X
X
1
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X = Don’t care; ** = Don’t care; however, CS and WR1 = 1 will inhibit changes to the input registers.
Table 2. Control Logic Truth Table