Calculating the error budget in precision digital-to-analog converter (DAC) applications
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2009-05-12 |
| This application note analyses the parameters that affect the errors in precision DAC applications. The analysis focuses on the factors introduced by both the data converter and the voltage reference. It describes the calculations required to select the data converter and the reference to meet the system's target specifications |
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Voltage-output DAC offers low-power operation and shutdown
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2000-05-06 |
| This application note describes the MAX7524 and the MAX666 IC to provide voltage output DAC functions and regulator input voltage |
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Driving a center-tapped transformer with a balanced current-output DAC
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2008-05-28 |
| The goal of this application note by Ken Gentile for Analog Devices is two-fold: To provide an explanation of the functionality of a balanced output in the context of a current-output DAC; and to provide formulas that relate the transformer turns ratio (N), the transformer load (RL), the DAC load resistors (RO) and the maximum DAC output current (IMAX |
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Using the MCP4728 12bit DAC for LDMOS amplifier bias control applications
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2010-06-23 |
| The DAC is favourably used in the bias control circuit for the base station power amplifier module. In practical applications, the bias control circuit maintains the IDQ within a ±4 percent range. This application note shows an example of how the DAC converter is used for this purpose |
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PIC'ing the MAX5581: Interfacing a PIC microcontroller with the MAX5581 fast-settling DAC
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2005-06-08 |
| This app note shows how to use a PIC microcontroller with the MAX5581 DAC |
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R8C/2D group: DAC
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2007-04-16 |
| This application note shows a program for the DAC. The program can be used with other R8C/Tiny Series MCUs which have the same special function registers (SFRs) as the R8C/2D group |
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Using the AD9709, AD9763, AD9765, AD9767 Dual DAC Evaluation Board
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2003-10-03 |
| This application note includes information on how to operate the AD9709, AD9763, AD9765, AD9767 Dual DAC Evaluation Board |
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Interfacing the MAX5881 direct RF synthesis DAC to FPGAs
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2009-01-05 |
| This application note discusses techniques for interfacing the MAX5881, a 4.3GSps cable downstream direct RF synthesis DAC, to FPGAs |
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Determining if a spur is related to the DDS/DAC or to some other source
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2008-05-26 |
| This application note by David Brandon of Analog Devices aids users in determining the root source of spurs in the spectrum of their DDS output signal. |
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Using the DAC as a function generator
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2003-06-19 |
| This application note describes how to implement an interrupt-driven multifunction generator on C8051 devices using on-chip DACs. |
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Topology and noise using multiplying DAC
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2007-05-04 |
| This paper explores the noise issues that are inherent in the design of programmable gain amplifiers when multiplying DACs are used as the programmable gain element. In particular, the effects of circuit topology on these noise issues are highlighted. This document also develops several methods for generalized noise analysis, emphasizing an analytical, structured approach. |
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High-resolution video using the DM642 DSP and the THS8200 triple DAC
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2004-12-01 |
| This app note gives a brief discussion on the HDTV standards; and demonstrates the hardware requirements/implementation for interfacing the DM642 video port to a THS8200. |
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DDS-based clock jitter performance vs. DAC reconstruction filter performance
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2008-05-26 |
| This application note by David Brandon and Ken Gentile from Analog Devices describes the results obtained from a filter layout experiment and discusses how layout and component selection impact stop-band rejection. |
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| Guide to using ADC/DAC Accuracy Calculator
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2011-09-26 |
| Here's an application note that tackles the functionality of the Accuracy Calculator developed by Steve Edwards. |
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Connect FPGA to ADC, DAC
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2010-11-24 |
| Know how to use ISERDES and serializer OSERDES functionalities in Virtex-6 FPGAs to interface with ADCs with DACs. |
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Expanding the number of DAC outputs on the ADuC8xx and ADuC702x families
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2005-06-01 |
| This app note describes how to interface the ADuC814 or the ADuC7020 to the AD5304/AD5314/AD5324 (AD53x4) quad voltage output 8-/10-/12bit DACs using a simple 3-wire SPI-compatible interface |
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Interfacing the DAC8560 to the MSP430F449
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2007-05-04 |
| This application report describes how to interface the DAC8560 DAC to the MSP430F449 mixed-signal MCU |
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16-bit PWM using an on-chip timer
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2003-06-19 |
| This application note describes how to implement a 16-bit pulse width modulator (PWM) digital-to-analog converter (DAC |
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Sample/Hold has zero droop and infinite hold
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2000-05-06 |
| This application note describes the DAC device with an ADC to provide an overall analog-hold function |
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Timing synchronization for multiple AD9786TxDACs
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2005-06-01 |
| This app note discusses the AD9786, a high performance, high speed DAC designed for use in GSM, CDMA2000, and WCDMA base stations |
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Set-Up and hold measurements in high-speed CMOS Input DACs
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2005-06-01 |
| This app note shows a high-speed DAC in set-up and hold measurements |
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DAC5686/DAC5687 clock generation using PLL and external clock modes
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2007-08-10 |
| The DAC5686 and DAC5687 both have an onboard PLL and VCO, which allows for some diversity in the input clock, data rates and the update rate of the DAC |
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Implementing the ADPCM algorithm in high-density STM32F103xx microcontrollers
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2009-05-14 |
| This application note describes the ADPCM audio firmware codec, and provides a demonstration firmware showing how to play ADPCM files using the high-density STM32F103xx I2S feature with an external DAC |
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Gain, LO and phase compensation in a single sideband transmitter using the AD9788 TxDAC and ADL5372 quadrature modulator
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2008-05-26 |
| This application note describes how to use the AD9788 TxDAC from Analog Devices as a key component in a single sideband transmitter where a high dynamic range IF signal is required at the DAC output |
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Using the MAXQ3120 in codec applications
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2007-04-23 |
| In this article, the A/D channels of the MAXQ3120 and an external DAC are used to encode and decode speech in standard ?-law and A-law format, which leaves a significant amount of processing horsepower available to perform other telecom-related functions |
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| Single Supply Operation of the DAC0800 and DAC0802
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2007-02-27 |
| The DAC0800 is a versatile DAC that has found many uses. The perceived drawback has been its need for a negative supply. However, because the important thing for any electrical component is the relative potentials and correct currents, it is possible to come up with a method to eliminate the need for a negative supply |
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Virtex-5 FPGA interface for Fujitsu digital-to-analog converters with LVDS inputs
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2009-04-03 |
| This application note describes how to interface a Fujitsu MB86064 DAC with parallel LVDS inputs to a Virtex-5 FPGA utilizing the dedicated I/O functions of the FPGA family |
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Pots, pans, logs and linear digital pots create arbitrary voltage curves
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2009-03-18 |
| Linear digital potentiometers can be used to make arbitrary voltage curves and waveforms. An alternative name for a digital pot is a "string" DAC. Logging pots is the art of making a linear pot produce a logarithmic response for applications such as audio |
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The CAT5132 used for VCOM buffer control in a TFT LCD display
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2008-01-28 |
| Catalyst's CAT5132 solution maintains the simplicity of the mechanical potentiometer solution while providing the versatility and reliability of the DAC solution at a much lower cost |
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Using the DS4412 to margin the output voltage of a DC/DC converter
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2009-05-18 |
| This article describes how to properly select the resistor values of a DC-DC converter's feedback divider network when a DS4412 is employed in the design. |
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