AD557 DACPORT Low Cost, Complete µP-Compatible 8-Bit DAC

The AD557 DACPORT® is a complete voltage-output 8-bit digital-to-analog converter, including output amplifier, full microprocessor interface and precision voltage reference on a single monolithic chip. No external components or trims are required to interface, with full accuracy, an 8-bit data bus to an analog system. The low cost and versatility of the AD557 DACPORT are the result of continued development in monolithic bipolar technologies. The complete microprocessor interface and control logic is implemented with integrated injection logic (I2 L), an extremely dense and low-power logic structure that is process-compatible with linear bipolar fabrication. The internal precision voltage reference is the patented low-voltage band-gap circuit which permits full-accuracy performance on a single +5 V power supply. Thin-film silicon-chromium resistors provide the stability required for guaranteed monotonic operation over the entire operating temperature range, while laser-wafer trimming of these thin-film resistors permits absolute calibration at the factory to within ±2.5 LSB; thus, no user-trims for gain or offset are required. A new circuit design provides voltage settling to ±1/2 LSB for a full-scale step in 800 ns. The AD557 is available in two package configurations. The AD557JN is packaged in a 16-pin plastic, 0.3"-wide DIP. For surface mount applications, the AD557JP is packaged in a 20-pin JEDEC standard PLCC. Both versions are specified over the operating temperature range of 0°C to +70°C. DACPORT is a registered trademark of Analog Devices, Inc.

The AD557 DACPORT® is a complete voltage-output 8-bit digital-to-analog converter, including output amplifier, full microprocessor interface and precision voltage reference on a single monolithic chip. No external components or trims are required to interface, with full accuracy, an 8-bit data bus to an analog system.

The low cost and versatility of the AD557 DACPORT are the result of continued development in monolithic bipolar technologies.

The complete microprocessor interface and control logic is implemented with integrated injection logic (I2 L), an extremely dense and low-power logic structure that is process-compatible with linear bipolar fabrication. The internal precision voltage reference is the patented low-voltage band-gap circuit which permits full-accuracy performance on a single +5 V power supply. Thin-film silicon-chromium resistors provide the stability required for guaranteed monotonic operation over the entire operating temperature range, while laser-wafer trimming of these thin-film resistors permits absolute calibration at the factory to within ±2.5 LSB; thus, no user-trims for gain or offset are required. A new circuit design provides voltage settling to ±1/2 LSB for a full-scale step in 800 ns.

The AD557 is available in two package configurations. The AD557JN is packaged in a 16-pin plastic, 0.3"-wide DIP. For surface mount applications, the AD557JP is packaged in a 20-pin JEDEC standard PLCC. Both versions are specified over the operating temperature range of 0°C to +70°C.

DACPORT is a registered trademark of Analog Devices, Inc.

Features and Benefits
  • Complete 8-bit DC
  • Voltage Output - 0 V to 2.56 V
  • Internal Precision Band-Gap Reference
  • Single-Supply Operation: 5 V (±10%)
  • Full Microprocessor Interface
  • Fast: 1 xxs Voltage Settling to ±1/2 LSB
  • Low power: 75 mW
  • No User Trims Required
  • Guaranteed Montonic
    Over Temperature
  • All Errors Specified T min to T max
  • Small 16-Lead DIP or 20-Lead PLCC Package
  • Low Cost
Digital to Analog Converters
Data Sheets
Documentnote
AD557: DACPORT Low Cost, Complete µP-Compatible 8-Bit DAC Data Sheet (Rev. B)PDF 107 kB
Order Information
Part NumberPackagePacking QtyTemp RangePrice 100-499Price 1000+RoHS
AD557JN Production16 ld PDIPOTH 250 to 70C6.846.18N
AD557JNZ Production16 ld PDIPOTH 250 to 70C6.245.63Y
AD557JPZ Production20 ld PLCCOTH 490 to 70C5.675.12Y
AD557JPZ-REEL Production20 ld PLCCREEL 10000 to 70C05.12Y
AD557JPZ-REEL7 Production20 ld PLCCREEL 2500 to 70C05.12Y
Reference Materials
AD557: DACPORT Low Cost, Complete µP-Compatible 8-Bit DAC Data Sheet (Rev. B) ad557
Digital to Analog Converters ICs Solutions Bulletin ad5590