AD567 12-Bit Current Output, Microprocessor-Compatible DAC

The AD567 is a complete high speed 12-bit digital-to-analog converter including a high stability buried zener voltage reference and a double buffer input latch on a single chip. The converter used 12 precision high speed bipolar current steering switches and a laser trimmed thin filmed resistor network to provide fast settling time and high accuracy.

Microprocessor compatibility is achieved by the on-chip double-buffered latch. The design of the input latch allows direct interface to 4-, 8-, 12-, or 16-bit buses. The 12 bits of data from the first rank of latches can then be transferred the second rank, avoiding generations of spurious analog output values. The latch responds to the strobe pulses as short as 100 ns, allowing use with the fastest available microprocessors.

The functional completeness and high performance in the AD567 results from a combination of advanced switch design, high speed bipolar manufacturing process, and the proven laser wafer-trimming (LWT) technology. The AD567 is trimmed at the wafer level and is specified to ±1/4 LSB maximum linearity error (K grade) at 25°C and ±1/2 LSB at the full operating temperature range.

The subsurface (buried) Zenor diode on the chip provides a low-noise voltage reference which has long term stability and temperature drift characteristics comparable to the best discrete reference diodes. The laser trimming process which provides the excellent linearity is also used to trim both the absolute value of the reference as well as its temperature coefficient. The AD567 is thus well suited for wide temperature range performance with ±1/2 LSB maximum linearity error and guaranteed monotonicity over the full temperature range. Typical full scale gain T.C. is 10 ppm/°C.

The AD567 is available in three performance grades. The AD567J and K are specified for use over the 0 to 70°C temperature range and are available in either 28-pin hermetically sealed, ceramic DIP or a 28-pin molded plastic DIP (N Package). The AD567S is specified for the -55°C to +125°C range and is available in the ceramic package.

Data Sheet, Rev. A, 1/83

Features and Benefits
  • Single chip construction
  • Double buffered latch for 8-bit µP-compatibility
  • Fast settling time: 500 ns max to ±1/2 LSB
  • High stability buried Zener reference on chip
  • Monotinicity guaranteed over temperature
  • Linearity guaranteed over temperature: ½ LSB max (AD567K)
  • Guaranteed for operation with ±12 V or ±15 V supplies
  • See Data Sheet for Additional Information
  • Digital to Analog Converters
    Data Sheets
    Documentnote
    AD567: Microprocessor Compatible 12-Bit D/A Converter Data Sheet (Rev. A)
    AD567: Military Data Sheet
    Application Notes
    Documentnote
    AN-214: Ground Rules for High Speed CircuitsPDF 356 kB
    Order Information
    Part NumberPackagePacking QtyTemp RangePrice 100-499Price 1000+RoHS
    5962-8780101XA ProductionS/B OR B/B CERAMIC DIPOTH 13-55 to 125C196.11177.28N
    AD567JD ProductionS/B OR B/B CERAMIC DIPOTH 130 to 70C37.6934.06N
    AD567KD ProductionS/B OR B/B CERAMIC DIPOTH 130 to 70C60.9155.05N
    AD567SD ProductionS/B OR B/B CERAMIC DIPOTH 13-55 to 125C159.14159.14N
    AD567SD/883B ProductionS/B OR B/B CERAMIC DIPOTH 13-55 to 125C201.87182.5N
    Reference Materials
    AD567: Microprocessor Compatible 12-Bit D/A Converter Data Sheet (Rev. A) ad567
    AD567: Military Data Sheet ad567
    AN-214: Ground Rules for High Speed Circuits ad1674
    Digital to Analog Converters ICs Solutions Bulletin ad5590