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High Precision, Digital-to-Analog Conversion Using the 16-Bit AD5541/AD5542 Voltage Output DAC, ADR421 Reference, and the AD8628 Auto-Zero Op Amp

Precision 16-bit voltage output DAC circuit using the AD5542, ADR421 voltage reference, and AD8628 auto-zero op amp for high accuracy and low noise performance.

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Overview

This application note describes a high-precision, low-power digital-to-analog conversion circuit. It utilizes the AD5542 16-bit voltage output DAC in combination with an ADR421 voltage reference and an AD8628 auto-zero operational amplifier serving as a reference buffer. The design addresses linearity errors caused by the code-dependent input impedance of the DAC by using a zero-drift buffer. The circuit operates on a single 5V supply and achieves ±1 LSB integral nonlinearity (INL) and differential nonlinearity (DNL) errors. The document also provides guidance on component selection for output buffers and alternative references, as well as PCB layout recommendations for maintaining signal integrity in precision data conversion applications.

Use Cases

  • Instrumentation
  • Process Control
  • Precision Voltage Output
  • Data Acquisition Systems
  • Medical Equipment

Topics

AD5541
AD5542
ADR421
AD8628
16-bit DAC
digital-to-analog converter
auto-zero op amp
voltage reference
reference buffer
precision data conversion
zero drift
INL

Referenced Parts

AD5541

Analog Devices

High Precision, Digital-to-Analog Conversion Using the 16-Bit AD5541/AD5542

AD5542

Analog Devices

The circuit shown in Figure 1 provides precision data conversion using the AD5542 voltage output digital-to-analog converter (DAC)

AD8628

Analog Devices

the AD8628 reference buffer provide benefits previously found only in expensive, auto-zeroing or chopper stabilized amplifiers.

ADR421

Analog Devices

the ADR421 voltage reference and the AD8628 auto-zero operational amplifier (op amp) as the reference buffer.

AD8538

Analog Devices

The AD8538 is another excellent auto-zero op amp candidate to be used for buffering the reference in this circuit.

AD8605

Analog Devices

The AD8605 or the AD8655 are also suitable output buffer options.

AD8655

Analog Devices

The AD8605 or the AD8655 are also suitable output buffer options.

ADR423

Analog Devices

The 2.500 V (typical) output ADR421 can be replaced by either the ADR423 or the ADR425

ADR425

Analog Devices

the ADR421 can be replaced by either the ADR423 or the ADR425, which are low noise references available from the same reference family

ADR431

Analog Devices

The ADR441 and the ADR431 ultralow noise references are suitable substitutes

ADR441

Analog Devices

The ADR441 and the ADR431 ultralow noise references are suitable substitutes that provide 2.5 V (typical).

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