SLAU942 July   2024

 

  1.   1
  2.   Description
  3.   Get Started
  4.   Features
  5.   Applications
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  7. 1Evaluation Module Overview
    1. 1.1 Introduction
    2. 1.2 Kit Contents
    3. 1.3 Specification
    4. 1.4 Device Information
  8. 2Hardware
    1. 2.1 Hardware Setup
      1. 2.1.1 Hardware Theory of Operation
      2. 2.1.2 Jumper Definitions
      3. 2.1.3 Connector Definitions
      4. 2.1.4 Test Points
    2. 2.2 Hardware Overview
      1. 2.2.1 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
      2. 2.2.2 Connecting the FT4232 Digital Controller
  9. 3Software
    1. 3.1 Software Setup
      1. 3.1.1 Software Installation
    2. 3.2 Software Overview
      1. 3.2.1 Launching the Software
      2. 3.2.2 Software Features
        1. 3.2.2.1 Low Level Configuration Page
        2. 3.2.2.2 High Level Configuration Page
  10. 4Hardware Design Files
    1. 4.1 Schematics
    2. 4.2 PCB Layout
    3. 4.3 Bill of Materials
  11. 5Additional Information
    1. 5.1 Trademarks
  12. 6Related Documentation

1.4 Device Information

The DAC81416, DAC71416, and DAC61416 are a pin-compatible family of 16‑channel, buffered, high-voltage output digital-to-analog converters (DACs) with 16‑bit, 14‑bit, and 12‑bit resolution. The DAC81416 includes a low-drift, 2.5V internal reference, eliminating the need for an external precision reference in most applications. These devices are specified monotonic and provide high linearity of ±1 LSB INL.

A user-selectable output configuration enables full-scale bipolar output voltages of ±20V, ±10V, ±5V or ±2.5V, and full-scale unipolar output voltages of 40V, 20V, 10V or 5V. The full-scale output range for each DAC channel is independently programmable. The integrated DAC output buffers can sink or source up to 25mA, thus limiting the need for additional operational amplifiers. Each pair of channels can be configured to provide a differential output with offset calibration. The three dedicated A-B toggle pins enable dither signal generation with up to three possible frequencies.

The DAC81416 incorporate a power-on-reset circuit that connects the DAC outputs to ground at power up. The outputs remain in this state until the device registers are properly configured for operation. Communication with the DAC81416 is performed through a 4-wire serial interface that supports operation from 1.7V to 5.5V.