MP7528
CMOS
Dual Buffered Multiplying 8-Bit
Digital-to-Analog Converter
FEATURES
• On-Chip Latches for Both DACs
• +5 V to +15 V Operation
• DACs Matched to 1%
• Four Quadrant Multiplication
• 15 V CMOS Compatible
• See MP7529A or MP7529B for Improved Performance
APPLICATIONS
• Microprocessor Controlled Gain Circuits
• Microprocessor Controlled Attenuator Circuits
• Microprocessor Controlled Function Generation
• Precision AGC Circuits
• Bus Structured Instruments
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The MP7528 is a dual 8-bit digital/analog converter designed
using EXAR’s proven decoded DAC architecture. It features ex-
cellent DAC-to-DAC matching and guaranteed monotonicity.
Separate on-chip latches are provided for each DAC to allow
easy microprocessor interface.
Data is transferred into either of the two DAC data latches via
a common 8-bit TTL/CMOS compatible input port. Control input
DACA/DACB determines which DAC is to be loaded. The
MP7528’s load cycle is similar to the write cycle of a random ac-
cess memory and the device is bus compatible with most 8-bit
microprocessors.
The device operates from a +5V to +15V power supply with
only 2 mA of current (maximum).
Both DACs offer excellent four quadrant multiplication char-
acteristics with a separate reference input and feedback resistor
for each DAC.
SIMPLIFIED BLOCK AND TIMING DIAGRAM
VDD
VREFA
DB7-DB0
DACA/DACB
CS
WR
DQ
LATCH A
E
DAC A
DQ
LATCH B
E
DAC B
DGND
VREFB
RFBA
IOUTA
RFBB
IOUTB
AGND
DB7-DB0
DACA/DACB
CS
WR
OUT
Rev. 2.00
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