Texas Instruments DAC1220EVM User manual

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August 2004
User’s Guide
SBAU102
Data Acquisition Products

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Contents
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Contents
Preface
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About This Manual
This manual describes the DAC1220EVM evaluation fixture and how to use
it. Throughout this document, the abbreviation EVM and the term evaluation
module are synonymous with the DAC1220EVM.
Related Documentation From Texas Instruments
The following documents provide information regarding Texas Instruments
integrated circuits used in the assembly of the DAC1220EVM. These docu-
ments are available from the TI web site, and are current at the time of the
writing of this User’s Guide. To obtain a copy of the following TI documents,
visit our website at http://www.ti.com/ or call the Texas Instruments Litera-
ture Response Center at (800) 477−8924 or the Product Information Center
at (972) 644−5580. When ordering, identify the document by both title and
literature number.
Data sheet Literature number
DAC1220 Data Sheet SBAS273
REF1004 Data Sheet SBVS002
OPA335 Data Sheet SBOS245
OPA350 Data Sheet SBOS099
SN74LVC1G80 Data Sheet SCES221
Additional Documentation
The following document provides information regarding selected non-TI
components, which may be used in the testing of the DAC1220EVM. This
document is available from the corresponding manufacturer.
Document Manufacturer
HPA449 User’s Guide SoftBaugh, http://www.softbaugh.com

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If You Need Assistance
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the information contained in the accompanying documentation, please con-
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FCC Warning
This equipment is intended for use in a laboratory test environment only. It
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and has not been
tested for compliance with the limits of computing devices pursuant to sub-
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protection against radio frequency interference. Operation of this equip-
ment in other environments may cause interference with radio communica-
tions, in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take
whatever measures may be required to correct this interference.
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Contents
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1 Overview 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.1 Introduction 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2 Built-In Accessories 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.3 Connectors 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.4 Controls 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.5 Setting Up 1-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Circuit Description 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.1 DAC1220 and Ancillary Components 2-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.1.1 Filter Capacitors 2-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.1.2 Power 2-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2 Clock Oscillator 2-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3 Voltage Reference 2-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.4 Output Buffer Amplifier 2-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.5 Layout 2-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Usage 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1 I/O Connectors and Testpoints 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1.1 J1: Analog Connector 3-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1.2 J2: Serial Connector 3-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1.3 J4: Power Connector 3-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1.4 Testpoints 3-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.2 Jumpers 3-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.2.1 J3: DAC1220 Supply Current Measurement Jumpers 3-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.2.2 J5: DAC1220 Analog-Digital Ground Shorting Jumpers 3-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.3 Switches 3-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.3.1 S1: Reference Input Select 3-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.3.2 S2: System Clock Select 3-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Schematic and Layout 4-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.1 Schematic 4-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2 Board Layout 4-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.3 Bill of Materials 4-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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3−1. DAC1220EVM Connectors and Testpoints 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3−2. Analog Connector Pinout for the DAC1220EVM 3-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3−3. Serial Connector Pinout for the DAC1220EVM 3-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3−4. Power Connector Pinout for the DAC1220EVM 3-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3−5. DAC1220EVM Jumpers 3-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3−6. Jumper Block J3 on the DAC1220EVM 3-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3−7. DAC1220EVM Switches 3-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4−1. DAC1220EVM Schematic 4-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4−2. DAC1220EVM—Layer 1 (Top) 4-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4−3. DAC1220EVM—Layer 2 (Bottom) 4-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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3−1. Analog Connector Pin Descriptions for the DAC1220EVM 3-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3−2. Serial Connector Pin Descriptions for the DAC1220EVM 3-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3−3. Power Connector Pin Descriptions for the DAC1220EVM 3-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4−1. Bill of Materials 4-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1-1
Overview
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The DAC1220EVM is an evaluation fixture designed for the DAC1220 20-bit
delta-sigma (∆Σ) digital-to-analog data converter. The EVM is designed for
prototyping and evaluation, and includes a reference circuit, an oscillator circuit,
and an output buffer amplifier. Use of the output buffer amplifier is optional.
Topic Page
1.1 Introduction 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2 Built-In Accessories 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.3 Connectors 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.4 Controls 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.5 Setting Up 1-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 1

Introduction
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1.1 Introduction
Many data converter evaluation fixtures contain a computer interface or a
microcontroller, but the DAC1220EVM contains only the DAC1220 device and
a few supporting components. All DAC1220 pins are accessible through
various pins on the analog and digital connectors of the DAC1220EVM.
The DAC1220EVM is designed using a simple card format developed by TI.
This simple, consistent design makes the DAC1220EVM very easy to connect
to your own prototype system. One can even think of the DAC1220EVM as an
alternate package for the DAC1220—one much larger than the device itself,
but also much easier to wire up by hand on a test bench.
The DAC1220EVM can be plugged directly into suitable motherboards, such
as the HPA449 MSP430 microcontroller development system from Soft-
Baugh, Inc. (http://www.softbaugh.com). See also TI’s web site for example
code using the DAC1220EVM with the HPA449.
The DAC1220EVM, together with the HPA449 and the appropriate software,
also forms a complete evaluation system for verifying the DAC1220 perfor-
mance. See the Texas Instruments web site for additional information and soft-
ware.
1.2 Built-In Accessories
The DAC1220EVM includes a system clock generator and a low-noise voltage
reference. Using either of these components is optional; you can select an ex-
ternal system clock and/or an external reference, using the slide switches on
the EVM.
The +2.5V reference circuit is based on a REF1004-2.5 voltage reference. Its
noise performance is sufficient to allow the DAC1220 to perform at its lowest
noise level.
The on-board clock circuit uses a 2.4576MHz crystal. A switch selects be-
tween the crystal and an external clock signal applied to the TOUT pin of the
serial connector, J2.

Connectors
1-3
Overview
1.3 Connectors
The DAC1220 device on the DAC1220EVM is connected through three head-
ers: the analog connector, the serial connector, and the power connector. Pin-
outs and locations of each connector are given in Chapter 3 of this user’s
guide.
The analog connector (J1) carries analog I/O. The DAC1220 output appears
in buffered and unbuffered versions on this connector. An external voltage
reference can be applied to the VREF pins.
The serial connector, J2, carries the DAC1220 serial digital interface, an
optional external system clock signal, and an I2Cconnection to the on-board
serial EEPROM.
The power connector (J4) carries the power supplies. The DAC1220EVM
requires a +5V supply. The board is designed using a single ground net con-
nected to DGND. An AGND pin is also provided and can be connected to
DGND using jumper J5.
The DAC1220 uses separate supplies for its analog and digital sections. A
jumper is inserted in each supply line. These jumpers allow the current of each
supply to be measured independently.
1.4 Controls
The DAC1220EVM is configured using two slide switches. (See Figure 3−7 for
the location of these switches.)
Switch S2 selects the system clock source for the DAC1220. You can select
from the 2.4576MHz crystal or an external clock.
Switch S2 selects the reference input. One position selects the external refer-
ence input pins on the analog connector (J1); the other position selects the on-
board +2.5V reference.

Setting Up
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1.5 Setting Up
The way that one configures the DAC1220EVM depends on how it will be
used. Consequently, there is no one single procedure to follow for setting up
the DAC1220EVM.
Nevertheless, it is useful to remember the following points when you are con-
figuring the board:
-Make certain that you have a +5V power supply connected to the proper
pins on the power connector, J4.
-If you are not measuring the DAC1220 supply current, remember to place
shunts on jumper block J3. Without these shunts, the DAC1220 will not be
powered on, and will not work at all.
-Unless you are using two entirely separate power supplies for analog and
digital sources, place a shorting block on jumper J2. This jumper connects
the analog and digital supplies together, which is the usual method of oper-
ating the DAC1220.
-Check the system clock switch. If the switch is set to EXT, and you have
not connected a clock signal to the external clock input pin on J2 (TOUT),
the DAC1220 will not operate.

2-1
Circuit Description
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This chapter describes the DAC1220EVM circuit design in detail.
The DAC1220EVM is designed to conform to TI’s Modular EVM System. It
contains only those parts of the circuit that will typically be used in an applica-
tion immediately surrounding the DAC1220EVM. This includes:
-The DAC1220 and associated components
-An output buffer amplifier
-A +2.5V voltage reference
-A 2.4576MHz crystal
-Controls and I/O connectors
Each of these items is described in detail in this chapter, with the exception of
the controls and connectors, which are described in Chapter 3.
The layout of a circuit incorporating the DAC1220 is critical. The layout used
on the DAC1220EVM is briefly described in Section 2.5.
Topic Page
2.1 DAC1220 and Ancillary Components 2-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.1.1 Filter Capacitors 2-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.1.2 Power 2-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2 Clock Oscillator 2-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3 Voltage Reference 2-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.4 Output Buffer Amplifier 2-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.5 Layout 2-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 2

DAC1220 and Ancillary Components
2-2
2.1 DAC1220 and Ancillary Components
The DAC1220 requires the following elements in order to operate properly:
-Filter capacitors
-Clock source
-Voltage reference
-Power connections and bypassing
The output filter capacitors and power connections are described in the follow-
ing two subsections.
2.1.1 Filter Capacitors
The filter capacitors determine the frequency response of the reconstruction
filter in the DAC1220. The selected capacitor values depend on the desired
resolution. For 16-bit resolution, smaller capacitors are used; these give a fast-
er settling time at the expense of higher noise. For 20-bit resolution, larger ca-
pacitors are used; these give a slower settling time but generate lower noise.
The DAC1220EVM is shipped with the recommended capacitor values for
20-bit mode as given in the product data sheet. If 16-bit operation is desired,
the capacitors can easily be removed and replaced because they are mounted
to large (0805) surface-mount footprints.
The capacitors are not jumpered or switched due to the high sensitivity of the
filter input nodes. This high sensitivity is also the reason that surface-mount
capacitors are used instead of through-hole capacitors.
The capacitor type is also a factor. High-quality film capacitors having very low
voltage coefficient have been chosen for this EVM. This selection is important
for noise and INL performance.
2.1.2 Power
The DAC1220 must be well-bypassed to prevent its digital currents from caus-
ing ground bounce. On the DAC1220EVM, 10 multi-layer ceramic capacitors
bypass both the AVDD and DVDD pins. These capacitors are placed ahead
of the jumpers as close to the device as possible.
Layout is also a critical factor with regard to power supply; see Section 2.5 for
details.

Clock Oscillator
2-3
Circuit Description
2.2 Clock Oscillator
The DAC1220EVM can be used with its on-board 2.4576MHz crystal or with
an external clock source. A commonly-available crystal type in a through-hole
HC49 package was used.
Selector switch S2 is inserted between the crystal and the DAC. The double-
pole switch disconnects the crystal from the device entirely, to better simulate
actual application conditions when using an external clock.
As with any CMOS Pierce crystal oscillator circuit, load capacitance is critical.
On the DAC1220EVM, slightly lower load capacitor values are used to com-
pensate for the added parasitic capacitance incurred by the switch and longer
trace distance between the DAC and the crystal.
2.3 Voltage Reference
The voltage reference circuit is based on the Burr-Brown REF1004-2.5 volt-
age reference. This device offers low cost, low power consumption, and a rela-
tively uniform noise characteristic well-suited to the DAC1220.
The reference input of the DAC1220 is somewhat demanding, so the
REF1004-2.5 is buffered by an OPA350. The output of this is filtered by the
large filter capacitor at the amplifier output for low noise. For even lower noise,
a tantalum capacitor can be installed at C4.
An external reference voltage can be switched in using switch S1.

Output Buffer Amplifier
2-4
2.4 Output Buffer Amplifier
Although the DAC1220 incorporates an on-board amplifier, this is mainly de-
signed as part of the DAC1220 continuous-time reconstruction filter, and has
a relatively weak output drive capability. For some loads, a buffer is needed.
The buffer used on the DAC1220EVM is a unity-gain connected OPA335. This
device, which is also used in the voltage reference circuit, offers extremely low
voltage drift thanks to its auto-zeroing circuit.
Unfortunately, the OPA335 is not rail-to-rail; input voltages over approximately
4.2V cause the device output to swing to the positive supply rail. Although the
DAC1220 does not have enough output drive to damage the OPA335, it may
be helpful to apply a lower external reference voltage when using the buffer;
for example, 2V.
2.5 Layout
The DAC1220EVM employs a two-layer printed circuit board (PCB). This was
done to show the possibility of achieving maximum performance for the
DAC1220 even on a low-cost PCB.
However, achieving good performance is not accidental. The DAC1220 com-
bines fast digital and precision analog circuitry. The digital circuitry must be
prevented from affecting the analog section. The primary enemy is ground cur-
rent: a sufficient current passing by the appropriate point around the DAC1220
can cause a voltage jump that can appear on the output. Since CMOS circuitry
operates using large switching and small quiescent currents, it is particularly
prone to causing this phenomenon.
To mitigate this possible interference, large bypassing capacitors are
employed at the AVDD and DVDD pins; snubber resistors are inserted in the
digital lines to reduce the edge speeds of the control signals, and so spread
out the current spike; and the layout is designed to give return currents easy
paths to their sources, which avoid the sensitive parts of the DAC1220.
The DAC1220 has two extremely sensitive nodes, where the filter capacitors
are connected. These pins are surrounded on the top layer by a polygon-fill
connected to the voltage reference. This guard plane helps keep high-fre-
quency interference from entering these sensitive nodes.

3-1
Usage
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This chapter describes how to use the DAC1220EVM. It also describes the
switches, jumpers, and connectors on the EVM in detail.
Topic Page
3.1 I/O Connectors and Testpoints 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1.1 J1: Analog Connector 3-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1.2 J2: Serial Connector 3-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1.3 J4: Power Connector 3-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1.4 Testpoints 3-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.2 Jumpers 3-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.3 Switches 3-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 3

I/O Connectors and Testpoints
3-2
3.1 I/O Connectors and Testpoints
The positions and functions of the connectors and testpoints are shown in
Figure 3−1.
Figure 3−1.DAC1220EVM Connectors and Testpoints
J1
TP1
J4
J3
Many of the pins on the connectors are not used. On the pinout diagrams in
this user’s guide, unused pins are not marked. In the pin description tables,
unused pins are not listed, and ground pins are listed together, with the excep-
tion of the power connector.
J1, J2, and J4 are each treated as a single connector in the schematic and in
this user’s guide, but they are actually mounted as connector pairs in a pass-
through configuration. Each pair has a male surface-mount header on the top
(component) side of the board, and a corresponding female surface-mount
socket on the bottom (solder) side of the board. On the board itself, the head-
ers mounted on top are suffixedA, and the sockets mounted on the bottom are
suffixed B.
In the schematic, the connector pairs are shown as one symbol. For J1, J2,
and J4, all bottom-side pins connected to their corresponding top-side pins;
for example, J1B pin 1 connects to J1A pin 1, J1B pin 2 connects to J1A pin
2, etc. This convention holds for every pin on connectors J1, J2, and J4.
In all descriptions, connector pairs are treated as a single connector.

I/O Connectors and Testpoints
3-3
Usage
3.1.1 J1: Analog Connector
The analog connector pinout is shown in Figure 3−2 and described in
Table 3−1.
Figure 3−2.Analog Connector Pinout for the DAC1220EVM
GND 1DACOUT
2
GND 3BUFOUT4
5 6
7 8
GND 910
GND 11 12
GND 13 14
15 16
GND 17 18
GND 19 SYSREF20
Table 3−1.Analog Connector Pin Descriptions for the DAC1220EVM
Pin
No. Pin Name Standard Name Direction Function Connection to DAC1220
1
2
3
4
20
AN0−
AN0+
AN1−
AN1+
SYSREF
AN0−
AN0+
AN1−
AN1+
REF+
Output
Output
Output
Output
Input
Signal ground for unbuffered output
Unbuffered output
Signal ground for buffered output
Buffered output
External reference input
Ground
Direct
Ground
Through buffer
n/a

I/O Connectors and Testpoints
3-4
3.1.2 J2: Serial Connector
The serial connector pinout is shown in Figure 3−3 and described in
Table 3−2.
Figure 3−3.Serial Connector Pinout for the DAC1220EVM
1 2
SCLK 3GND4
5 6
CS 7 8
SDIEN 9GND
10
SDI 11 12
SDIO 13 14
15 SCL
16
SYSCLK 17 GND
18
19 SDA20
Table 3−2.Serial Connector Pin Descriptions for the DAC1220EVM
Pin
Number Pin Name Standard Name Direction Function
3
7
9
11
13
17
16
18
4, 10, 18
SCLK
CS
SDIEN
SDI
SDIO
SYSCLK
SCL
SDA
GND
CLKX
FSX
FSR
DX
DR
TOUT
SCL
SDA
DGND
Input
Input
Input
Input
I/O
Input
I/O
I/O
Power
SPI clock
Chip select (Active low)
Driver enable
SPI data in (MOSI)
SPI data in/out
External clock input
I2C clock
I2C data
Ground
The DAC1220 serial interface is a bidirectional variant of SPI. It uses an input
clock, SCLK, and a bidirectional data line called SDIO.
Most SPI controllers do not have a bidirectional data line; they have an output
line, typically called SDO, MOSI, or MISO, and an input line, typically called
SDI, MISO, or SOMI. To more easily support these interfaces, the
DAC1220EVM includes a tristate buffer connected to the serial connector in-
put line. The buffer can be enabled and disabled using pin 9 on the serial con-
nector; a low on this line activates the buffer.
If you use an SPI interface, set this line low before writing data to the
DAC1220EVM, and high when receiving data from the DAC1220EVM. Be cer-
tain to only activate the line when the DAC1220 is not sending data. However,
the 100Ωresistor in the SDIO line should prevent excessive current consump-
tion during driver contention.
The interface can easily be bit-banged. To bit-bang in bidirectional mode, fix
pin 9 high, and use only the DR pin for both transmit and receive.
SCL and SDA are used to communicate with the I2C serial EEPROM.