AD5821 120 mA, Current Sinking, 10-Bit, I2C® DAC

Industrial Applications

The AD5821 is a single 10-bit digital-to-analog converter with 120 mA output current sink capability. It features an internal reference and operates from a single 2.7 V to 5.5 V supply. The DAC is controlled via a 2-wire (I2C-compatible) serial interface that operates at clock rates up to 400 kHz.

The AD5821 incorporates a power-on reset circuit that ensures that the DAC output powers up to 0 V and remains there until a valid write takes place. It has a power-down feature that reduces the current consumption of the device to 1 µA maximum.

The AD5821 is designed for autofocus, image stabilization, and optical zoom applications in camera phones, digital still cameras, and camcorders.

The AD5821 also has many industrial applications, such as controlling temperature, light, and movement, over the range of −40°C to +85°C without derating.

The I2C address for the AD5821 is 0x18.

Consumer Applications
  • Lens autofocus
  • Image stabilization
  • Optical zoom
  • Shutters
  • Iris/exposure
  • Neutral density (ND) filters
  • Lens covers
  • Camera phones
  • Digital still cameras
  • Camera modules
  • Digital video cameras/camcorders
  • Camera-enabled devices
  • Security cameras
  • Web/PC cameras

Features and Benefits
  • 120 mA current sink
  • Available in 3 × 3 array WLCSP package
  • 2-wire (I2C-compatible) 1.8 V serial interface
  • 10-bit resolution
  • Integrated current sense resistor
  • 2.7 V to 5.5 V power supply
  • Guaranteed monotonic over all codes
  • Power-down to 0.5 µA typical
  • Internal reference
  • Ultralow noise preamplifier
  • Power-down function
  • Power-on reset
Audio & Video Products
Data Sheets
Documentnote
AD5821: 120 mA, Current Sinking, 10-Bit, I2C DAC Data Sheet (Rev. 0)PDF 500 kB
Application Notes
Documentnote
AN-912: Driving a Center-Tapped Transformer with a Balanced Current-Output DAC (Rev. 0)PDF 246 kB
Order Information
Part NumberPackagePacking QtyTemp RangePrice 100-499Price 1000+RoHS
AD5821-WAFER Contact ADICHIPS OR DIEOTH 125C00Y
Evaluation Boards
Part NumberDescriptionPriceRoHS
EVAL-AD5821EBZEvaluation Board-1Y
Reference Materials
AD5821: 120 mA, Current Sinking, 10-Bit, I2C DAC Data Sheet (Rev. 0) ad5821
AN-912: 用平衡电流输出DAC驱动中心抽头变压器[中文版] (Rev. 0) ad7524
AN-912: Driving a Center-Tapped Transformer with a Balanced Current-Output DAC (Rev. 0) ad7524
Digital to Analog Converters ICs Solutions Bulletin ad5590