Linear Technology DC1488A Series User manual

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DESCRIPTION
LTC2634
Quad 12-Bit SPI VOUT DAC
with Internal Reference
Demonstration circuit 1488A features the LTC
®
2634 quad
12-bit DAC. This device has an integrated, high accuracy,
low drift reference. It has a rail-to-rail output buffer and is
guaranteed monotonic. This DAC communicates through
the simple SPI/MICROWIRE compatible interface. L, LT, LTC, LTM, Linear Technology and the Linear logo are registered trademarks and
QuikEval is a trademark of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property
of their respective owners.
Design files for this circuit board are available at
http://www.linear.com/demo
ANALOG
OUTPUTS
TO DC590
DEMOBOARD TYPE LTC2634 VARIATION POWER UP FULL SCALE
DC1488A-A LZ Zero 2.5V
DC1488A-B LMI Mid-Scale 2.5V
DC1488A-C HZ Zero 4.096V
DC1488A-D HMI Mid-Scale 4.096V

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QUICK START PROCEDURE HARDWARE SETUP
Connect DC1488A to a DC590 USB serial controller using
the supplied 14 conductor ribbon cable. Connect DC590 to
a host PC with a standard USB A/B cable. Run the evalu-
ation software supplied with DC590 or download it from
www.linear.com. The correct control panel will be loaded
automatically. To update DAC values, enter new value in
corresponding output text box and press enter. Be sure
the DAC is enabled.
Complete software documentation is available from the
Help menu item, as features may be added periodically.
Analog Connections
DAC Outputs: The four DAC outputs from the LTC2634
are brought out to turrets labeled VOUTA through VOUTD.
These may be connected to external instruments or other
circuitry.
NOTE: DAC outputs are not in alphabetical order on the
circuit board.
VREF: The REF turret is connected directly to the reference
terminals of the LTC2634. When the integrated reference
is being used, the reference voltage may be monitored at
this point. An external reference may also be applied to this
turret after changing the setting in the QuikEval™ software.
Grounding And Power Connections
Power(VCC):NormallyDC1488AispoweredbytheDC590
controller. VCC can be supplied to this turret, however the
power supply on DC590 must be disabled! Refer to the
DC590 Quick Start Guide for more details on this mode
of operation.
Grounding: Ground turrets as well as 2 grounding strips
are provided.
ITEM QTY REFERENCE PART DESCRIPTION MANUFACTURER/PART NUMBER
1 3 C1, C3, C4 CAP., X7R, 0.1μF, 16V, 10%, 0603 AVX, 0603YC104KAT
2 1 C2 CAP., X5R, 10μF, 6.3V, 20%, 0603 AVX, 06036D106MAT
3 10 E1-E10 TESTPOINT, TURRET, 0.095" MILL-MAX, 2501-2-00-80-00-00-07-0
4 1 JP1 0.1" SINGLE ROW HEADER, 3-PIN SAMTEC, TSW-103-07-L-S
5 1 JP1 SHUNT, 0.1" BLK SAMTEC, SNT-100-BK-G
6 1 J1 HEADER, 2X7PIN, 0.079CC MOLEX, 87831-1420
7 2 R1, R2 RES., CHIP, 10k, 1/16W, 1%, 0603 VISHAY, CRCW060310K0FKEA
8 2 R3, R4 RES., CHIP, 4.99k, 1/16W, 1%, 0603 VISHAY, CRCW06034K99FKEA
9 1 U2 IC, 24LC025-I/ST, TSSOP MICROCHIP, 24LC025-I/ST
PARTS LIST

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Information furnished by Linear Technology Corporation is believed to be accurate and reliable.
However, no responsibility is assumed for its use. Linear Technology Corporation makes no representa-
tion that the interconnection of its circuits as described herein will not infringe on existing patent rights.
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

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Linear Technology Corporation
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© LINEAR TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION 2011
LT 0411 • PRINTED IN USA
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This demonstration board (DEMO BOARD) kit being sold or provided by Linear Technology is intended for use for ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT
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