The IP consists of a 12 bit current steering DAC. The DAC is connected to a transimpedance amplifier(TIA) in order to provide a voltage output signal. The amplifier can be adapted for different applications to optimize for performance, power consumption or output load of the IP.
The digital input data is saved to an internal register and provided immediately to the output.
The IP uses a single current reference input. A matching current reference cell can be provided. 7 bit gain and offset trimming is included to adapt for process variations.
The DAC is silicon proven using the AMS C18 process. Measurement results are available from evaluation and volume production. One application of the IP is an industrial sensor ASIC for safety critical applications.
Fraunhofer IIS provides a detailed documentation and support for the IP integration.
Modifications, extensions and technology ports of the IP are available on request.
12-Bit 1 MS/s DAC with voltage output on AMS C18
Overview
Key Features
- Resolution: 12 bit
- Conversion rate: 1 MS/s
- Power consumption: 15 mW @ 3.3 V
- Integral non-linearity: +/- 1.5 LSB
- Diff. non-linearity: +/- 0.7 LSB
- Supply voltage: 3.0 V – 3.6 V
- Operation clock: 0 – 1 MHz
- Output voltage range: 1.8 V – 2.8 V
- Output load: >= 100 Ohm
- Temperature range: -40 °C – 125 °C
Benefits
- Low design risk due to silicon proven design
- Easy to use input due to integrated output buffer
- Robust operation across full temperature range from -40 °C up to 125 °C
- Simple integration due to integrated reference drivers and reference trimming DAC
Block Diagram
Applications
- Automation
- Industrial
Deliverables
- GDSII data
- Simulation model
- Documentation
- Silicon validation report
- Integration support
Technical Specifications
Short description
12-Bit 1 MS/s DAC with voltage output on AMS C18
Vendor
Vendor Name
Foundry, Node
AMS C18 180 nm
Maturity
silicon proven, industrial use
Availability
now
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