CAT523
Configured Digitally Programmable Potentiometer (DPP™):
Programmable Voltage Applications
FEATURES
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Two 8-bit DPPs configured as programmable
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APPLICATIONS
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Automated product calibration.
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voltage sources in DAC-like applications
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Common reference inputs
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Non-volatile NVRAM memory wiper storage
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Output voltage range includes both supply rails
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2 independently addressable buffered
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Remote control adjustment of equipment
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Offset, gain and zero adjustments in self-
calibrating and adaptive control systems.
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Tamper-proof calibrations.
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DAC (with memory) substitute
output wipers
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1 LSB accuracy, high resolution
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Serial microwire-like interface
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Single supply operation: 2.7V - 5.5V
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Setting read-back without effecting outputs
DESCRIPTION
The CAT523 is a dual, 8-bit digitally-programmable
potentiometer (DPP™) configured for programmable
voltage and DAC-like applications. Intended for final
calibration of products such as camcorders, fax
machines and cellular telephones on automated high
volume production lines, it is also well suited for systems
capable of self calibration, and applications where
equipment which is either difficult to access or in a
hazardous environment, requires periodic adjustment.
The two independently programmable DPPs have a
common output voltage range which includes both
supply rails. The wipers are buffered by rail to rail op
amps. Wiper settings, stored in non-volatile NVRAM
memory, are not lost when the device is powered down
and are automatically reinstated when power is
returned. Each wiper can be dithered to test new output
FUNCTIONAL DIAGRAM
RDY/BSY
V
DD
values without effecting the stored settings and stored
settings can be read back without disturbing the
DPP’s output.
Control of the CAT523 is accomplished with a simple 3-
wire, Microwire-like serial interface. A Chip Select pin
allows several CAT523's to share a common serial
interface and communication back to the host controller
is via a single serial data line thanks to the CAT523’s Tri-
Stated Data Output pin. A RDY/BSY output working in
concert with an internal low voltage detector signals
proper operation of non-volatile NVRAM memory Erase/
Write cycle.
The CAT523 is available in the 0°C to 70°C Commercial
and -40°C to + 85°C Industrial operating temperature
ranges and offered in 14-pin plastic DIP and SOIC
mount packages.
PIN CONFIGURATION
V
REFH
14
3
1
DIP Package (P, L)
VDD
CLK
RDY/BSY
1
2
3
14
13
12
VREFH
VOUT1
VOUT2
NC
NC
VREFL
SOIC Package (J, W)
VDD
CLK
RDY/BSY
CS
DI
DO
PROG
1
2
3
14
13
VREFH
VOUT1
VOUT2
NC
NC
VREFL
PROG
7
PROGRAM
CONTROL
DI
5
WIPER
CONTROL
REGISTER
AND
NVRAM
CS
+
13
V
OUT1
CLK
2
SERIAL
CONTROL
DI
DO
PROG
CAT
4
11
523
5
10
6
9
12
4
CAT
11
523
5
10
6
9
7
8
7
8
GND
GND
CS
4
+
12
V
OUT2
SERIAL
DATA
OUTPUT
REGISTER
6
DO
CAT523
8
GND
9
V
REFL
© 2004 by Catalyst Semiconductor, Inc.
Characteristics subject to change without notice
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CAT523
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Supply Voltage*
V
DD
to GND
Inputs
CLK to GND
CS to GND
DI to GND
RDY/BSY to GND
PROG to GND
V
REF
H to GND
V
REF
L to GND
Outputs
D
0
to GND
V
OUT
1– 4 to GND
-0.5V to +7V
-0.5V to V
DD
+0.5V
-0.5V to V
DD
+0.5V
-0.5V to V
DD
+0.5V
-0.5V to V
DD
+0.5V
-0.5V to V
DD
+0.5V
-0.5V to V
DD
+0.5V
-0.5V to V
DD
+0.5V
-0.5V to V
DD
+0.5V
-0.5V to V
DD
+0.5V
Operating Ambient Temperature
Commercial (‘C’ or Blank suffix)
0°C to +70°C
Industrial (‘I’ suffix)
-40°C to +85°C
Junction Temperature
+150°C
Storage Temperature
-65°C to +150°C
Lead Soldering (10 sec max)
+300°C
* Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings
may cause permanent damage to the device. Absolute
Maximum Ratings are limited values applied individually while
other parameters are within specified operating conditions,
and functional operation at any of these conditions is NOT
implied. Device performance and reliability may be impaired by
exposure to absolute rating conditions for extended periods of
time.
RELIABILITY CHARACTERISTICS
Symbol
V
ZAP(1)
I
LTH(1)(2)
Parameter
ESD Susceptibility
Latch-Up
Min
2000
100
Max
Units
Volts
mA
Test Method
MIL-STD-883, Test Method 3015
JEDEC Standard 17
NOTES:
1. This parameter is tested initially and after a design or process change that affects the parameter.
2. Latch-up protection is provided for stresses up to 100mA on address and data pins from –1V to V
CC
+ 1V.
POWER SUPPLY
Symbol Parameter
I
DD1
I
DD2
Supply Current (Read)
Supply Current (Write)
Conditions
Normal Operating
Programming, V
DD
= 5V
V
DD
= 3V
V
DD
Operating Voltage Range
Min
—
—
—
2.7
Typ
400
1600
1000
—
Max
600
2500
1600
5.5
Units
µA
µA
µA
V
LOGIC INPUTS
Symbol
I
IH
I
IL
V
IH
V
IL
Parameter
Input Leakage Current
Input Leakage Current
High Level Input Voltage
Low Level Input Voltage
Conditions
V
IN
= V
DD
V
IN
= 0V
Min
—
—
2
0
Typ
—
—
—
—
Max
10
-10
V
DD
0.8
Units
µA
µA
V
V
LOGIC OUTPUTS
Symbol Parameter
V
OH
V
IL
High Level Output Voltage
Low Level Output Voltage
Conditions
I
OH
= -40µA
I
OL
= 1 mA, V
DD
= +5V
I
OL
= 0.4 mA, V
DD
= +3V
Min
V
DD
-0.3
—
—
Typ
—
—
—
Max
—
0.4
0.4
Units
V
V
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CAT523
POTENTIOMETER CHARACTERISTICS
V
DD
= +2.7V to +5.5V, V
REF
H = V
DD
, V
REF
L = 0V
, unless otherwise specified
Symbol
R
POT
Parameter
Potentiometer Resistance
R
POT
to R
POT
Match
Pot Resistance Tolerance
Voltage on V
REFH
pin
Voltage on V
REFL
pin
Resolution
INL
DNL
R
OUT
I
OUT
TC
RPOT
C
H
/C
L
Integral Linearity Error
Differential Linearity Error
Buffer Output Resistance
Buffer Output Current
TC of Pot Resistance
Potentiometer Capacitances
300
8/8
2.7
0V
0.4
0.5
0.25
1
0.5
10
3
Conditions
See Note 3
—
Min
Typ
24
+0.5
+1
+20
V
DD
V
DD
- 2.7
Max
Units
kΩ
%
%
V
V
%
LSB
LSB
Ω
mA
ppm/˚C
pF
AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
V
DD
= +2.7V to +5.5V, V
REF
H = V
DD
, V
REF
L = 0V
, unless otherwise specified
Symbol
Digital
t
CSMIN
t
CSS
t
CSH
t
DIS
t
DIH
t
DO1
t
DO0
t
HZ
t
LZ
t
BUSY
t
PS
t
PROG
t
CLK
H
t
CLK
L
f
C
Minimum CS Low Time
CS Setup Time
CS Hold Time
DI Setup Time
DI Hold Time
Output Delay to 1
Output Delay to 0
Output Delay to High-Z
Output Delay to Low-Z
Erase/Write Cycle Time
PROG Setup Time
Minimum Pulse Width
Minimum CLK High Time
Minimum CLK Low Time
Clock Frequency
DPP Settling Time to 1 LSB
150
100
0
50
50
—
—
—
—
—
150
700
500
300
DC
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
400
400
4
—
—
—
—
—
3
6
—
—
—
—
—
150
150
—
—
5
—
—
—
—
1
10
10
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ms
ns
ns
ns
ns
MHz
µs
µs
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Units
C
L
=100pF,
see note 1
Analog
t
DS
C
LOAD
= 10 pF, V
DD
= +5V
C
LOAD
= 10 pF, V
DD
= +3V
NOTES:
1. All timing measurements are defined at the point of signal crossing V
DD
/ 2.
2. These parameters are periodically sampled and are not 100% tested.
3. The 24kΩ +20% resistors are configured as 4 resistors in parallel which would provide a measured value between V
REFH
and
V
REFL
of 6kΩ +20%. The individual 24kΩ resistors are not measurable but guaranteed by design and verification of the 6kΩ
+20% value.
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CAT523
A. C. TIMING DIAGRAM
to
1
2
3
4
5
t CLK H
CLK
t CSS
CS
t CLK L
t CSH
t CSMIN
t DIS
DI
t DIH
t LZ
DO
t DO0
t HZ
t DO1
PROG
t PS
t PROG
RDY/BSY
t
BUSY
to
1
2
3
4
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CAT523
PIN DESCRIPTION
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
DPP addressing is as follows:
Function
Power supply positive.
Clock input pin.Clock input pin.
Ready/Busy Output
Chip Select
Serial data input pin.
Serial data output pin.
EEPROM Programming Enable
Input
Power supply ground.
Minimum DPP output voltage.
No Connect.
No Connect.
DPP output channel 2.
DPP output channel 1.
Maximum DPP output voltage.
Name
V
DD
CLK
RDY/BSY
CS
DI
DO
PROG
GND
V
REFL
NC
NC
V
OUT2
V
OUT1
V
REFH
DPP OUTPUT
V
OUT1
V
OUT2
A0
0
1
A1
0
0
DEVICE OPERATION
The CAT523 is a dual 8-bit configured digitally
programmable potentiometer (DPP) whose outputs can
be programmed to any one of 256 individual voltage
steps. Once programmed, these output settings are
retained in non-volatile memory and will not be lost
when power is removed from the chip. Upon power up
the DPPs return to the settings stored in non-volatile
memory. Each DPP can be written to and read from
independently without effecting the output voltage during
the read or write cycle. Each output can also be
temporarily adjusted without changing the stored output
setting, which is useful for testing new output settings
before storing them in memory.
DIGITAL INTERFACE
The CAT523 employs a 3 wire, Microwire-like, serial
control interface consisting of Clock (CLK), Chip Select
(CS) and Data In (DI) inputs. For all operations, address
and data are shifted in LSB first. In addition, all digital
data must be preceded by a logic “1” as a start bit. The
DPP address and data are clocked into the DI pin on the
clock’s rising edge. When sending multiple blocks of
information a minimum of two clock cycles is required
between the last block sent and the next start bit.
Multiple devices may share a common input data line by
selectively activating the CS control of the desired IC.
Data Outputs (DO) can also share a common line
because the DO pin is Tri-Stated and returns to a high
impedance when not in use.
CHIP SELECT
Chip Select (CS) enables and disables the CAT523’s
read and write operations. When CS is high data may be
read to or from the chip, and the Data Output (DO) pin is
active. Data loaded into the DPP control registers will
remain in effect until CS goes low. Bringing CS to a logic
low returns all DPP outputs to the settings stored in non-
volatile memory and switches DO to its high impedance
Tri-State mode.
Because CS functions like a reset the CS pin has been
equipped with a 30 ns to 90 ns filter circuit to prevent
noise spikes from causing unwanted resets and the loss
of volatile data.
CLOCK
The CAT523’s clock controls both data flow in and out of
the IC and non-volatile memory cell programming. Serial
data is shifted into the DI pin and out of the DO pin on the
clock’s rising edge. While it is not necessary for the clock
to be running between data transfers, the clock must be
operating in order to write to non-volatile memory, even
though the data being saved may already be resident in
the DPP wiper control register.
No clock is necessary upon system power-up. The
CAT523’s internal power-on reset circuitry loads data
from non-volatile memory to the DPPs without using the
external clock.
As data transfers are edge triggered clean clock
transitions are necessary to avoid falsely clocking data
into the control registers. Standard CMOS and TTL logic
families work well in this regard and it is recommended
that any mechanical switches used for breadboarding or
device evaluation purposes be debounced by a flip-flop
or other suitable debouncing circuit.
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