MCP4801/4811/4821
8/10/12-Bit Voltage Output Digital-to-Analog Converter
with Internal V
REF
and SPI Interface
Features
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MCP4801: 8-Bit Voltage Output DAC
MCP4811: 10-Bit Voltage Output DAC
MCP4821: 12-Bit Voltage Output DAC
Rail-to-Rail Output
SPI Interface with 20 MHz Clock Support
Simultaneous Latching of the DAC Output
with LDAC Pin
Fast Settling Time of 4.5 µs
Selectable Unity or 2x Gain Output
2.048V Internal Voltage Reference
50 ppm/°C V
REF
Temperature Coefficient
2.7V to 5.5V Single-Supply Operation
Extended Temperature Range: -40°C to +125°C
Description
The MCP4801/4811/4821 devices are single channel
8-bit, 10-bit and 12-bit buffered voltage output
Digital-to-Analog Converters (DACs), respectively. The
devices operate from a single 2.7V to 5.5V supply with
an SPI compatible Serial Peripheral Interface.
The devices have a high precision internal voltage
reference (V
REF
= 2.048V). The user can configure the
full-scale range of the device to be 2.048V or 4.096V by
setting the Gain Selection Option bit (gain of 1 of 2).
The devices can be operated in Active or Shutdown
mode by setting a Configuration register bit or using the
SHDN pin. In Shutdown mode, most of the internal
circuits, including the output amplifier, are turned off for
power savings, while the amplifier output (V
OUT
) stage is
configured to present a known high resistance output
load (500 k typical.
The devices include double-buffered registers,
allowing a synchronous update of the DAC output
using the LDAC pin. These devices also incorporate a
Power-on Reset (POR) circuit to ensure reliable power-
up.
The devices utilize a resistive string architecture, with
its inherent advantages of low DNL error, low ratio
metric temperature coefficient and fast settling time.
These devices are specified over the extended
temperature range (+125°C).
The devices provide high accuracy and low noise
performance for consumer and industrial applications
where calibration or compensation of signals (such as
temperature, pressure and humidity) are required.
The MCP4801/4811/4821 devices are available in the
PDIP, SOIC, MSOP and DFN packages.
Applications
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Set Point or Offset Trimming
Sensor Calibration
Precision Selectable Voltage Reference
Portable Instrumentation (Battery-Powered)
Calibration of Optical Communication Devices
Related Products
(1)
P/N
MCP4801
MCP4811
MCP4821
MCP4802
MCP4812
MCP4822
MCP4901
MCP4911
MCP4921
MCP4902
MCP4912
MCP4922
DAC
Resolution
8
10
12
8
10
12
8
10
12
8
10
12
No. of
Channel
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
External
Internal
(2.048V)
Voltage
Reference
(V
REF
)
Note 1:
The products listed here have similar
AC/DC performances.
2010 Microchip Technology Inc.
DS22244B-page 1
MCP4801/4811/4821
Package Types
PDIP, SOIC, MSOP
MCP48X1
V
DD
1
CS 2
SCK 3
SDI 4
8 V
OUT
7 V
SS
6 SHDN
5 LDAC
V
DD
CS
DFN (2x3)*
1
2
9
8 V
OUT
7 V
SS
6 SHDN
5 LDAC
SCK 3
SDI 4
MCP4801:
8-bit single DAC
MCP4811:
10-bit single DAC
MCP4821:
12-bit single DAC
* Includes Exposed Thermal Pad (EP); see
Table 3-1.
Block Diagram
LDAC
CS
SDI
SCK
Interface Logic
Power-on
Reset
Input
Register
V
DD
V
SS
DAC
Register
V
REF
(2.048V)
String
DAC
Output
Op Amp
Output
Logic
Gain
Logic
SHDN
V
OUT
DS22244B-page 2
2010 Microchip Technology Inc.
MCP4801/4811/4821
1.0
ELECTRICAL
CHARACTERISTICS
† Notice:
Stresses above those listed under “Maximum
Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. This is
a stress rating only and functional operation of the device at
those or any other conditions above those indicated in the
operational listings of this specification is not implied.
Exposure to maximum rating conditions for extended periods
may affect device reliability.
Absolute Maximum Ratings †
V
DD
.............................................................................................................
6.5V
All inputs and outputs .....................V
SS
– 0.3V to V
DD
+ 0.3V
Current at Input Pins ....................................................±2 mA
Current at Supply Pins ...............................................±50 mA
Current at Output Pins ...............................................±25 mA
Storage temperature .....................................-65°C to +150°C
Ambient temp. with power applied ................-55°C to +125°C
ESD protection on all pins
4
kV (HBM),
400V
(MM)
Maximum Junction Temperature (T
J
) . .........................+150°C
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Electrical Specifications:
Unless otherwise indicated, V
DD
= 5V, V
SS
= 0V, V
REF
= 2.048V,
Output Buffer Gain (G) = 2x, RL = 5 k to GND, C
L
= 100 pF, T
A
= -40 to +85°C. Typical values are at +25°C.
Parameters
Power Requirements
Operating Voltage
Operating Current
Sym
V
DD
I
DD
Min
2.7
—
Typ
—
330
Max
5.5
400
Units
Conditions
µA
All digital inputs are grounded,
analog output (V
OUT
) is
unloaded. Code = 000h
POR circuit is turned off
POR circuit remains turned on
Hardware Shutdown Current
Software Shutdown Current
Power-on Reset Threshold
DC Accuracy
MCP4801
Resolution
INL Error
DNL
MCP4811
Resolution
INL Error
DNL
MCP4821
Resolution
INL Error
DNL
Offset Error
Offset Error Temperature
Coefficient
Gain Error
Gain Error Temperature
Coefficient
Note 1:
2:
I
SHDN
I
SHDN_SW
V
POR
—
—
—
0.3
3.3
2.0
2
6
—
µA
µA
V
n
INL
DNL
n
INL
DNL
n
INL
DNL
V
OS
V
OS
/°C
g
E
G/°C
8
-1
-0.5
10
-3.5
-0.5
12
-12
-0.75
-1
—
—
-2
—
—
±0.125
±0.1
—
±0.5
±0.1
—
±2
±0.2
±0.02
0.16
-0.44
-0.10
-3
—
1
+0.5
—
3.5
+0.5
—
12
+0.75
1
—
—
2
—
Bits
LSb
LSb
Bits
LSb
LSb
Bits
LSb
LSb
ppm/°C
ppm/°C
Note 1
-45°C to +25°C
+25°C to +85°C
% of FSR Code = 0x000h
Note 1
Note 1
% of FSR Code = 0xFFFh,
not including offset error
ppm/°C
Guaranteed monotonic by design over all codes.
This parameter is ensured by design, and not 100% tested.
2010 Microchip Technology Inc.
DS22244B-page 3
MCP4801/4811/4821
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (CONTINUED)
Electrical Specifications:
Unless otherwise indicated, V
DD
= 5V, V
SS
= 0V, V
REF
= 2.048V,
Output Buffer Gain (G) = 2x, RL = 5 k to GND, C
L
= 100 pF, T
A
= -40 to +85°C. Typical values are at +25°C.
Parameters
Internal Reference Voltage
Temperature Coefficient
(Note 2)
Sym
V
REF
Min
2.008
—
Typ
2.048
125
0.25
45
0.09
290
1.2
1.0
400
0.01 to
V
DD
– 0.04
66
0.55
15
4.5
Max
2.088
325
0.65
160
0.32
—
—
—
—
—
Units
V
ppm/°C
LSb/°C
ppm/°C
LSb/°C
µV
p-p
µV/Hz
µV/Hz
Hz
V
Conditions
V
OUT
when G = 1x and
Code = 0xFFFh
-40°C to 0°C
-40°C to 0°C
0°C to +85°C
0°C to +85°C
Code = 0xFFFh, G = 1x
Code = 0xFFFh, G = 1x
Code = 0xFFFh, G = 1x
Internal Voltage Reference (V
REF
)
V
REF
/°C
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Output Noise (V
REF
Noise)
Output Noise Density
E
NREF
(0.1-10 Hz)
e
NREF
(1 kHz)
e
NREF
(10 kHz)
1/f Corner Frequency
Output Amplifier
Output Swing
f
CORNER
V
OUT
Phase Margin
Slew Rate
Short Circuit Current
Settling Time
PM
SR
I
SC
t
SETTLING
—
—
—
—
—
—
24
—
Degree (°) C
L
= 400 pF, R
L
=
V/µs
mA
µs
Accuracy is better than 1 LSb
for V
OUT
= 10 mV to
(V
DD
– 40 mV)
Within ½ LSb of final value
from ¼ to ¾ full-scale range
1 LSb change around major
carry (0111...1111 to
1000...0000)
Dynamic Performance (Note 2)
Major Code Transition Glitch
—
45
—
nV-s
Digital Feedthrough
Note 1:
2:
—
<10
—
nV-s
Guaranteed monotonic by design over all codes.
This parameter is ensured by design, and not 100% tested.
DS22244B-page 4
2010 Microchip Technology Inc.
MCP4801/4811/4821
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTIC WITH EXTENDED TEMPERATURE
Electrical Specifications:
Unless otherwise indicated, V
DD
= 5V, V
SS
= 0V, V
REF
= 2.048V, Output Buffer Gain (G) = 2x,
R
L
= 5 k to GND, C
L
= 100 pF. Typical values are at +125°C by characterization or simulation.
Parameters
Power Requirements
Operating Voltage
Operating Current
Sym
V
DD
I
DD
Min
2.7
—
Typ
—
350
Max
5.5
—
Units
Conditions
µA
All digital inputs are grounded,
analog output (V
OUT
) is
unloaded. Code = 000h
POR circuit is turned off
POR circuit remains turned on
Hardware Shutdown
Current
Software Shutdown Current
Power-on Reset threshold
DC Accuracy
MCP4801
Resolution
INL Error
DNL
MCP4811
Resolution
INL Error
DNL
MCP4821
Resolution
INL Error
DNL
Offset Error
Offset Error Temperature
Coefficient
Gain Error
Gain Error Temperature
Coefficient
Internal Reference Voltage
Temperature Coefficient
(Note 2)
I
SHDN
I
SHDN_SW
V
POR
—
—
—
1.5
5
1.85
—
—
—
µA
µA
V
n
INL
DNL
n
INL
DNL
n
INL
DNL
V
OS
V
OS
/°C
g
E
8
—
—
10
—
—
12
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
±0.25
±0.2
—
±1
±0.2
—
±4
±0.25
±0.02
-5
-0.10
-3
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Bits
LSb
LSb
Bits
LSb
LSb
Bits
LSb
LSb
ppm/°C
Note 1
+25°C to +125°C
% of FSR Code = 0x000h
Note 1
Note 1
% of FSR Code = 0xFFFh,
not including offset error
ppm/°C
G/°C
V
REF
Internal Voltage Reference (V
REF
)
—
—
—
—
—
Output Noise (V
REF
Noise)
Output Noise Density
E
NREF
(0.1 – 10 Hz)
e
NREF
(1 kHz)
e
NREF
(10 kHz)
1/f Corner Frequency
Note 1:
2:
f
CORNER
—
—
—
—
2.048
125
0.25
45
0.09
290
1.2
1.0
400
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
V
ppm/°C
LSb/°C
ppm/°C
LSb/°C
µV
p-p
µV/
Hz
µV/
Hz
Hz
V
OUT
when G = 1x and
Code = 0xFFFh
-40°C to 0°C
-40°C to 0°C
0°C to +85°C
0°C to +85°C
Code = 0xFFFh, G = 1x
Code = 0xFFFh, G = 1x
Code = 0xFFFh, G = 1x
V
REF
/°C
Guaranteed monotonic by design over all codes.
This parameter is ensured by design, and not 100% tested.
2010 Microchip Technology Inc.
DS22244B-page 5