AD420 Serial Input 16-Bit, 4-20 mA, 0-20 mA DAC

The output current range can be programmed to 4 mA-20 mA, 0 mA-20 mA or an overrange function of 0 mA-24 mA. The AD420 can alternatively provide a voltage output from a separate pin that can be configured to provide 0 V-5 V, 0 V-10 V, ±5 V or ±10 V with the addition of a single external buffer amplifier. The 3.3 M Baud serial input logic design minimizes the cost of galvanic isolation and allows for simple connection to commonly used microprocessors. It can be used in three-wire or asynchronous mode and a serial-out pin is provided to allow daisy chaining of multiple DACs on the current loop side of the isolation barrier. The AD420 uses sigma-delta (SD) DAC technology to achieve 16-bit monotonicity at very low cost. Full-scale settling to 0.1% occurs within 3 ms. The only external components that are required (in addition to normal transient protection circuitry) are three low cost capacitors which are used in the DAC output filter. If the AD420 is going to be used at extreme temperatures and supply voltages, an external output transistor can be used to minimize power dissipation on the chip via the "BOOST" pin. The FAULT DETECT pin signals when an open circuit occurs in the loop. The on-chip voltage reference can be used to supply a precision +5 V to external components in addition to the AD420 or, if the user desires temperature stability exceeding 25 ppm/°C, an external precision reference such as the AD586 can be used as the reference. The AD420 is available in a 24-pin SOIC and PDIP over the industrial temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.

The AD420 is a complete digital to current loop output converter, designed to meet the needs of the industrial control market. It provides a high precision, fully integrated, low cost single-chip solution for generating current loop signals in a compact 24-pin SOIC or PDIP package.

The output current range can be programmed to 4 mA-20 mA, 0 mA-20 mA or an overrange function of 0 mA-24 mA. The AD420 can alternatively provide a voltage output from a separate pin that can be configured to provide 0 V-5 V, 0 V-10 V, ±5 V or ±10 V with the addition of a single external buffer amplifier.

The 3.3 M Baud serial input logic design minimizes the cost of galvanic isolation and allows for simple connection to commonly used microprocessors. It can be used in three-wire or asynchronous mode and a serial-out pin is provided to allow daisy chaining of multiple DACs on the current loop side of the isolation barrier.

The AD420 uses sigma-delta (SD) DAC technology to achieve 16-bit monotonicity at very low cost. Full-scale settling to 0.1% occurs within 3 ms. The only external components that are required (in addition to normal transient protection circuitry) are three low cost capacitors which are used in the DAC output filter.

If the AD420 is going to be used at extreme temperatures and supply voltages, an external output transistor can be used to minimize power dissipation on the chip via the "BOOST" pin.

The FAULT DETECT pin signals when an open circuit occurs in the loop. The on-chip voltage reference can be used to supply a precision +5 V to external components in addition to the AD420 or, if the user desires temperature stability exceeding 25 ppm/°C, an external precision reference such as the AD586 can be used as the reference.

The AD420 is available in a 24-pin SOIC and PDIP over the industrial temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.

Features and Benefits
  • 4mA-20 mA, 0 mA-20 or 0 mA-24
    Current Output
  • 16-Bit Resoluton and Monotonicity
  • ±0.012% Max Integral Nonlinearity
  • ±0.05% Max Offset (Trimmable)
  • ±0.15% Max Total Output Error (Trimmable)
  • Flexible Serial Digital Interface (3.3. MBPS)
  • On-Chip Loop Fault Detection
  • On-Chip 5 V Reference (25 ppm/°C Max)
  • Asynchronous CLEAR Function
  • Maximum Power Supply Range of 32 V
  • Output Loop Compliance of
    0 V to Vcc-2.75 V
  • 24-Lead SOIC and PDIP Packages
Interface & Isolation
Digital to Analog Converters
Data Sheets
Documentnote
AD420: Serial Input 16-Bit 4 mA–20 mA, 0 mA–20 mA DAC Data Sheet (Rev. I)PDF 144 kB
Order Information
Part NumberPackagePacking QtyTemp RangePrice 100-499Price 1000+RoHS
AD420AN-32 Production24 ld PDIPOTH 15-40 to 85C16.7515.16N
AD420ANZ-32 Production24 ld PDIPOTH 15-40 to 85C14.5113.11Y
AD420AR-32 Production24 ld SOIC - WideOTH 31-40 to 85C14.7913.37N
AD420AR-32-REEL Production24 ld SOIC - WideREEL 1000-40 to 85C013.37N
AD420ARZ-32 Production24 ld SOIC - WideOTH 31-40 to 85C12.811.58Y
AD420ARZ-32-REEL Production24 ld SOIC - WideREEL 1000-40 to 85C011.58Y
Reference Materials
AD420: Serial Input 16-Bit 4 mA–20 mA, 0 mA–20 mA DAC Data Sheet (Rev. I) ad420
AN-313: 充分利用高分辨率数模转换器 (Rev. 0) ad420
Digital to Analog Converters ICs Solutions Bulletin ad5590