LTC2636CDE-HMX10#PBF

Product Overview

Category

The LTC2636CDE-HMX10#PBF belongs to the category of digital-to-analog converters (DACs).

Use

This product is primarily used in various applications where precise analog voltage outputs are required. It provides a high level of accuracy and flexibility, making it suitable for use in instrumentation, industrial control systems, and communication equipment.

Characteristics

• High precision: The LTC2636CDE-HMX10#PBF offers exceptional accuracy with a resolution of 16 bits, ensuring precise voltage outputs.
• Low power consumption: This DAC operates at low power levels, making it energy-efficient and suitable for battery-powered devices.
• Fast settling time: With a fast settling time of just a few microseconds, this DAC enables rapid response in dynamic applications.
• Wide voltage range: It supports a wide output voltage range, allowing for versatile usage in different voltage domains.
• SPI interface: The LTC2636CDE-HMX10#PBF utilizes a Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) for easy integration into digital systems.

Package and Quantity

The LTC2636CDE-HMX10#PBF comes in a compact 10-lead DFN package, which ensures space-saving installation on PCBs. It is available in tape and reel packaging, with a quantity of 250 units per reel.

Specifications

• Resolution: 16 bits
• Output Voltage Range: 0V to VREF
• Supply Voltage Range: 2.7V to 5.5V
• Integral Non-Linearity (INL): ±1 LSB (Max)
• Differential Non-Linearity (DNL): ±1 LSB (Max)
• Settling Time: 4.5µs (Typ)
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

Pin Configuration

The LTC2636CDE-HMX10#PBF features the following pin configuration:

1. VDD: Supply voltage input
2. GND: Ground reference
3. CS: Chip select for SPI communication
4. SCK: Serial clock input for SPI communication
5. SDI: Serial data input for SPI communication
6. LDAC: Load DAC input (optional)
7. REF: Reference voltage input
8. AGND: Analog ground reference
9. OUT: Analog output voltage
10. NC: No connection

Functional Features

• High accuracy: The LTC2636CDE-HMX10#PBF provides precise analog voltage outputs with a resolution of 16 bits, ensuring accurate signal generation.
• Flexible voltage range: It supports a wide output voltage range from 0V to VREF, allowing for versatile usage in different applications.
• Fast settling time: With a settling time of 4.5µs, this DAC enables quick response in dynamic systems, reducing latency and improving overall performance.
• Low power consumption: The LTC2636CDE-HMX10#PBF operates at low power levels, making it suitable for energy-efficient designs and battery-powered devices.
• Easy integration: It utilizes an SPI interface, enabling seamless integration into digital systems and simplifying the control and configuration process.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• High precision and accuracy
• Wide voltage range
• Fast settling time
• Low power consumption
• Easy integration with digital systems

Disadvantages

• Limited number of output channels
• Relatively higher cost compared to lower-resolution DACs

Working Principles

The LTC2636CDE-HMX10#PBF is based on the principle of converting digital input codes into corresponding analog voltages. It utilizes an internal digital-to-analog conversion technique that accurately translates the binary input data into precise analog voltage levels. The output voltage is determined by the digital code applied to the DAC, which is controlled through the SPI interface.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The LTC2636CDE-HMX10#PBF finds applications in various fields, including:

1. Instrumentation: It can be used in precision measurement instruments, such as multimeters and oscilloscopes, to generate accurate reference voltages.
2. Industrial Control Systems: This DAC is suitable for controlling analog actuators, such as valves and motors, in industrial automation systems.
3. Communication Equipment: It can be employed in communication devices, such as signal generators and transceivers, to generate precise analog modulation signals.
4. Audio Systems: The LTC2636CDE-HMX10#PBF can be utilized in audio equipment, such as digital-to-analog converters for high-fidelity sound reproduction.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. LTC2636CDD-HMX10#PBF: Similar to LTC2636CDE-HMX10#PBF but comes in a 10-lead DFN package with a different pin configuration.