Texas Instruments DAC7571 User manual

DAC7571, DAC6571, DAC5571,
DAC7574, DAC6574, DAC5574,
and DAC8571 Evaluation Module
February 2004 Data Acquisition
User’s Guide

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Read This First
Preface
Read This First
About This Manual
This user’s guide describes the DAC7574, DAC6574, DAC5574, DAC7571,
DAC6571, DAC5571, and DAC8571 evaluation module. It covers the
operating procedures and characteristics of the EVM board along with the
devices that it supports.
How to Use This Manual
This document contains the following chapters:
Chapter 1 – EVM Overview
Chapter 2 – PCB Design and Performance
Chapter 3 – EVM Operation
Information About Cautions and Warnings
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damage your software or equipment.
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A warning statement describes a situation that could potentially
cause harm to you.

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Please read each caution and warning carefully.
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Data Sheets: Literature Number:
DAC7574 SLAS375
DAC6574 SLAS408
DAC5574 SLAS407
DAC7571 SLAS374
DAC6571 SLAS406
DAC5571 SLAS405
DAC8571 SLAS373A
REF02 SBVS-003A
OPA627 PDS-998H
Questions about this or other Data Converter EVMs?
If you have questions about this or other Texas Instruments Data Converter
evaluation modules, feel free to e-mail the Data Converter Application Team
at datacnvapp[email protected] Include in the subject heading the product you
have questions or concerns with.
FCC Warning
This equipment is intended for use in a laboratory test environment only. It gen-
erates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and has not been tested
for compliance with the limits of computing devices pursuant to subpart J of
part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection
against radio frequency interference. Operation of this equipment in other en-
vironments may cause interference with radio communications, in which case
the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may
be required to correct this interference.
Trademarks
I2C is a trademark of Phillips Corporation.

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Contents
Contents
1 EVM Overview 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.1 Features 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2 Power Requirements 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2.1 Supply Voltage 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2.2 Reference Voltage 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.3 EVM Basic Functions 1-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 PCB Design and Performance 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.1 PCB Layout 2-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2 EVM Performance 2-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3 Bill of Materials 2-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 EVM Operation 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1 Factory Default Setting 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.2 Host Processor Interface 3-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.3 EVM Stacking 3-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.4 The Output Op Amp 3-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.4.1 Unity Gain Output (Default Configuration) 3-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.4.2 Output Gain of Two 3-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.5 Jumper Setting 3-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.6 Schematic 3-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Figures
1-1 EVM Block Diagram 1-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-1 Top Silkscreen 2-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-2 Layer 1 (Top Signal Plane) 2-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-3 Layer 2 (Ground Plane) 2-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-4 Layer 3 (Power Plane) 2-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-5 Layer 4 (Bottom Signal Plane) 2-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-6 Bottom Silkscreen 2-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-7 Drill Drawing 2-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-8 DAC7574EVM Test Parameters and Results 2-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-9 INL and DNL Characterization Graph of DAC7574 Channel A 2-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-10 INL and DNL Charactaerization Graph of DAC7574 Channel B 2-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-11 INL and DNL Characterization Graph of DAC7574 Channel C 2-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-12 INL and DNL Characterization Graph of DAC7574 Channel D 2-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-13 DAC8571EVM Test Parameters and Results 2-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-14 INL and DNL Characterization Graph of DAC8571 2-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tables
1-1 Featured DAC Selections 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-1 Parts List 2-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-1 DACx574EVM Factory Default Jumper Setting 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-2 DACx571EVM Factory Default Jumper Setting 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-3 DAC8571EVM Factory Default Jumper Setting 3-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-4 DACx571 Output Channel Mapping 3-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-5 DAC8571 Output Channel Mapping 3-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-6 DACx574 Output Channel Mapping 3-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-7 DACx574 I2C Slave Address Map 3-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-8 DACx571 I2C Slave Address Map 3-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-9 DAC8571 I2C Slave Address Map 3-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-10 Unity Gain Output Jumper Settings 3-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-11 Gain of Two Output Jumper Settings 3-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-12 Jumper Setting Function 3-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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EVM WARNINGS AND RESTRICTIONS
It is important to operate this EVM within the input voltage range of 0 V - VDD +0.3 V and the
output voltage range of ±10 V.
Exceeding the specified input range may cause unexpected operation and/or irreversible
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Applying loads outside of the specified output range may result in unintended operation and/or
possible permanent damage to the EVM. Please consult the EVM User’s Guide prior to
connecting any load to the EVM output. If there is uncertainty as to the load specification, please
contact a TI field representative.
During normal operation, some circuit components may have case temperatures greater than
100°C. The EVM is designed to operate properly with certain components above 100°C as long
as the input and output ranges are maintained. These components include but are not limited
to linear regulators, switching transistors, pass transistors, and current sense resistors. These
types of devices can be identified using the EVM schematic located in the EVM User’s Guide.
When placing measurement probes near these devices during operation, please be aware that
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EVM Overview
EVM Overview
This chapter provides an overview of the DAC7574, DAC6574, DAC5574,
DAC7571, DAC6571, DAC5571, and DAC8571 evaluation module (EVM),
and instructions on setting up and using this module.
Topic Page
1.1 Features 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2 Power Requirements 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.3 EVM Basic Functions 1-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 1

Features
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1.1 Features
This EVM features the DAC7574, DAC6574, DAC5574, DAC7571, DAC6571,
DAC5571, and DAC8571 digital-to-analog converter (DAC). It provides a
quick and easy way to evaluate the functionality and performance of the
high-resolution as well as the low-resolution I2C-input DACs. Although the
EVM supports seven DAC types, only the selected DAC and its associated

Power Requirements
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EVM Overview
1.2 Power Requirements
The following sections describe the power requirements of this EVM.
1.2.1 Supply Voltage
The dc power supply for the digital section (VDD) of this EVM is selected
between 3.3 V and 5 V via the 3-position jumper W14. The digital power
connects to the J5-1, J6-9, or J6-10 terminal (when plugged in with another
EVM board or interface card) and is referenced to ground through the J5-2
and J6-5 terminals. The 5 V VDD can also come directly from J5-1, bypassing
W14. Therefore, if VDD must be powered by 3.3 V via J6-9, any source
connected through J5-1 must be disconnected to prevent damage to the EVM
or other equipment.
Caution
To avoid potential damage to the EVM board or equipments, make
sure that any cable connected to J5-1 is disconnected prior to
supplying 3.3 V VDD via J6-9 terminal.
The dc power supply requirements for the analog section of this EVM are as
follows; the VCC and VSS supplies, typically ±15 V, can range from ±4.5 V to
±18 V. VCC and VSS connect through J1-3 and J1-1 respectively, or through
J6-1 and J6-2 terminals. 5 VA connects through J5-3 or J6-3 and 3.3 VA
connects through J6-8. All of the analog power supplies are referenced to
analog ground through J1-2 and J6-6 terminals.
The analog power supply for the device under test (U1, U4, or U8) can be
provided by either 5 VA (via J5-3 or J6-3) or by U3 through a resistor
potentiometer, R11, by selecting the proper position of jumper W1. Although
the digital and analog supplies are separate on the EVM to allow flexibility in
supply evaluation, the supplies are treated as one, and considered analog
since the DUT does not have separate analog and digital supply pins.
The VCC supply source provides the positive rail of the external output op-amp
(U2) and the voltage reference (U3). The negative rail of U2 can be selected
between VSS and AGND via W5 jumper. The external op-amp is installed as
an option to provide output signal conditioning, or for other output
configurations.

EVM Basic Functions
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1.2.2 Reference Voltage
The 5-V precision voltage reference is provided to supply the external voltage
reference for the DAC8571 only through REF02, U3, via jumper TP9 by
shorting pins 1 and 2. The reference voltage goes through an adjustable 5-kΩ
potentiometer R11 in series with 0-ΩR10, to allow the user to adjust the
reference voltage.
Caution
To avoid potential damage to the EVM board, make sure that the
correct cables are connected to their respective terminals as
labeled on the EVM board.
Stresses above the maximum listed voltage ratings may cause
permanent damage to the device.
Header J4 pin 20 provides a connection point for an alternative external
reference source if desired. In this configuration the jumper on TP9 must be
removed and TP8 must be shorted. The external voltage reference must not
exceed 5 V.
The REF02 circuit also provides an alternative adjustable analog supply for
U1, U4, and U8 (whichever is installed on the EVM) through W1 pin 1 if desired.
It also provides both reference and supply voltages for U4 by shorting TP9.
Since it is possible to install all DAC devices (U1, U4 and U8) on the EVM, the
possibility of different supply requirements may arise. To isolate the supply and
reference voltages of U4 from U1 and U8, remove R25 and install R38. This
allows the DAC8571 (U4) to operate using the REF02 (U3) as its supply and
reference sources while U1 and U8 are supplied by 5 VA.
The REF02 precision reference is powered by VCC (+15V) through J1-3 or
J6-1.

EVM Basic Functions
1-5
EVM Overview
A specific adapter interface card is also available for most of TI’s DSP Starter
Kits (DSK). The card model depends on the type of TI DSP Starter Kit to be
used. When ordering an adapter interface card, specify the DSP that will be
used.
In addition, an MSP430-based platform (HPA449) that uses the MSP430F449
microprocessor can be used with this EVM. For more information regarding
the adapter interface card or the HPA449 platform, please call Texas
Instruments Inc. or email us at [email protected].
The DAC outputs can be monitored through selected pins of J4. The outputs
of U1 can be switched using their respective jumpers W2, W11, W12, and
W13, for stacking, while U4 or U8 uses only W2. Stacking allows a total of eight
DAC channels (if two DACx574 EVMs are stacked) or two DAC channels (if
two DACx571 EVM are stacked) to be used provided that the I2C address is
unique for each stacked EVM board.
Any DAC output can be connected to the noninverting input of op-amp U2 by
using a jumper across the appropriate pins of J4 (See EVM schematic
diagram). U2 must be configured correctly for the desired waveform
characteristic. (Refer to Chapter 3 of this user’s guide.)
A block diagram of the EVM is shown in Figure 1-1.
Figure 1-1. EVM Block Diagram
VREFH
VSENSE

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PCB Design and Performance
PCB Design and Performance
This chapter describes the physical and mechanical characteristics of the

PCB Layout
2-2
2.1 PCB Layout
The DAC EVM demonstrates the high performance of the DAC under test
conditions specified in the datasheet by implementing design practices that
preserve DAC performance. Careful analysis of these practices is the key to
a successful design implementation. Many of the practices affect the
schematic design phase, including correct component selection, adequate
bypassing, separating and managing analog and digital signals, and
understanding component mechanical attributes.
The circuit layout is critical in any high-performance analog circuit, and DAC
circuit design is no exception. Component placement and signal routing are
important considerations. Place bypass capacitors as close as possible to the
pins, with analog and digital signals properly separated from each other.
The power and ground planes are very important and must be carefully
designed. A solid plane is best, but when solid planes are not possible, a split
plane is usually adequate. When considering a split plane design, analyze the
component placement and carefully divide the board into its analog and digital
sections starting from the device under test. The ground plane plays an
important role in controlling the noise and other effects that contribute to DAC
output errors. To ensure that return currents are handled properly, route the
signals only in their respective sections; analog traces must only lie directly
above or below the analog section and digital traces in the digital section.
Minimize the length of the traces but use the widest allowable trace in the
design. The EVM layout incorporates these design practices and are shown
in the illustrations presented below.
This DAC EVM board is constructed on a four-layer printed circuit board using
a copper-clad FR-4 laminate material. The printed circuit board dimensions
are 43,1800 mm (1.7000 inch) ×82,5500 mm (3.2500 inch), and the board
thickness is 1,5748 mm (0.0620 inch). Figure 2-1 through Figure 2-7 shows
the artwork for the individual layers.
Figure 2-1. Top Silkscreen

PCB Layout
2-3
PCB Design and Performance
Figure 2-2. Layer 1 (Top Signal Plane)

PCB Layout
2-4
Figure 2-5. Layer 4 (Bottom Signal Plane)

EVM Performance
2-6
2.2 EVM Performance
EVM performance is tested using a high-density DAC bench test board, an
Agilent 3458A digital multimeter, and a PC running National Instruments
LABVIEW software. The EVM board is tested for all codes of the device under
test (DUT) and is allowed to settle for 1 ms before the meter is read. This
process is repeated for all codes to generate the measurements for INL and
DNL.
The parameters and results of the DAC EVM characterization test for the
DAC7574 are shown in Figures 2-8 through 2-12. Test parameters and
results for the DAC8571 are shown in Figures 2-13 and 2-14.
The characterization-test data for the DAC7571, DAC6574, DAC6571,
DAC5574, and DAC5571 are not shown; it is assumed that their performance
is comparable to or better than that of the DAC7574 EVM.
Figure 2-8. DAC7574EVM Test Parameters and Results