Overview
The AD5516ABC-3 is a high-performance, 16-channel, 12-bit bipolar voltage-output digital-to-analog converter (DAC) produced by Analog Devices Inc. This device is packaged in a 74-ball CSPBGA (12mm x 12mm) and is designed for precision analog applications. It features a 3-wire serial interface compatible with standard SPI, MICROWIRE, and DSP interface standards, operating at clock rates up to 20 MHz. The AD5516ABC-3 offers a special Increment/Decrement mode that allows for 14-bit resolution, enhancing its precision and flexibility.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Conditions/Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Channels | 16 | |
| Converter Primary Function | Precision DAC | |
| DAC Type | Voltage Out | |
| Data Input Format | Offset Binary | |
| Interface | MicroWire, QSPI, Serial, SPI | |
| Operating Temperature Range, °C | -40 to 85 | |
| Power (typ), W | 105m | |
| Resolution, bits | 12-bit (14-bit in Increment/Decrement Mode) | |
| Output Voltage Range | ±10 V (AD5516-3) | |
| Output Voltage Settling Time (Mode 1) | 36 μs max | 100 pF, 5 kΩ Load, Full-Scale Change |
| Output Voltage Settling Time (Mode 2) | 7 μs max | 100 pF, 5 kΩ Load, 127 Code Increment |
| Slew Rate | 0.85 V/μs typ | |
| Digital-to-Analog Glitch Impulse | 1 nV-s typ | 1 LSB Change around Major Carry |
| Analog Crosstalk | 20 nV-s typ | |
| Output Noise Spectral Density @ 10 kHz | 700 nV/(Hz)1/2 typ |
Key Features
- High integration with 16 channels of 12-bit DACs in a single package, guaranteed monotonic.
- 14-bit resolution achievable via Increment/Decrement Mode.
- Low power consumption with a typical power of 105 mW.
- Compatible with standard SPI, MICROWIRE, and DSP interface standards, operating at clock rates up to 20 MHz.
- Output voltage ranges of ±2.5 V, ±5 V, and ±10 V (AD5516-3).
- Access to feedback resistors in each channel via RFB0 to RFB15 pins.
- Self-calibrating architecture to achieve 12-bit performance.
- Operating temperature range of -40°C to 85°C.
Applications
- Industrial automation and control systems.
- High-speed data acquisition systems.
- Precision analog applications.
- Automatic test equipment (ATE).
- Industrial measurement and instrumentation.
Q & A
- What is the AD5516ABC-3?
The AD5516ABC-3 is a 16-channel, 12-bit bipolar voltage-output DAC produced by Analog Devices Inc.
- What is the package type of the AD5516ABC-3?
The AD5516ABC-3 is packaged in a 74-ball CSPBGA (12mm x 12mm).
- What are the output voltage ranges available for the AD5516?
The output voltage ranges are ±2.5 V, ±5 V, and ±10 V (AD5516-3).
- What interface standards is the AD5516 compatible with?
The AD5516 is compatible with standard SPI, MICROWIRE, and DSP interface standards.
- What is the maximum clock rate of the serial interface?
The serial interface operates at clock rates up to 20 MHz.
- How does the Increment/Decrement Mode enhance the resolution of the AD5516?
The Increment/Decrement Mode allows for fine adjustments, achieving 14-bit resolution.
- What is the typical power consumption of the AD5516?
The typical power consumption is 105 mW.
- What is the operating temperature range of the AD5516?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to 85°C.
- What are some common applications of the AD5516?
Common applications include industrial automation, high-speed data acquisition, precision analog applications, and automatic test equipment.
- Is the AD5516 RoHS compliant?
The AD5516ABCZ models are RoHS compliant, but the AD5516ABC models are not.
