JAJSRM3 November 2023 DAC530A2W , DAC532A3W
PRODUCTION DATA
The DAC53xAxW can be used in camera auto-focus applications that feature voice coil motors (VCM). The lens of the camera is connected to the spring of the VCM which is controlled with a constant current. The DAC53xAxW is a low-power device which is an excellent feature for battery-powered applications that require low-power consumption. This example circuit uses the 300-mA IDAC output to source the VCM current and control the lens position. The DAC53xAxW features a flyback diode connected from the IDAC output to ground to protect the DAC53xAxW when connected to inductive loads. The second DAC channel is configured as a programmable comparator to monitor the VCM voltage (VVCM). The output of the programmable comparator is connected to the GPIO/SDO pin which sets the IDAC output to zero-scale if VVCM is greater than the programmed threshold. The DAC53xAxW has a programmable slew rate that can be used to gradually increase the current through the VCM to reduce ringing.