Mcp482x

© 2005 Microchip Technology Inc. DS21953A-page 1
MCP4821/MCP4822
Features
• 12-Bit Resolution
• ±0.2 LSb DNL (typ.)
• ±2 LSb INL (typ.)
• Single or Dual Channel
• Rail-to-Rail Output
• SPI™ Interface with 20 MHz Clock Support
• Simultaneous Latching of the Dual DACs
with LDAC pin
• Fast Settling Time of 4.5 µs
• Selectable Unity or 2x Gain Output
• 2.048V Internal Band Gap Voltage Reference
• 50 ppm/°C VREF Temperature Coefficient
• 2.7V to 5.5V Single-Supply Operation
• Extended Temperature Range: -40°C to +125°C
Applications
• Set Point or Offset Trimming
• Sensor Calibration
• Precision Selectable Voltage Reference
• Portable Instrumentation (Battery-Powered)
• Calibration of Optical Communication Devices
Block Diagram
Description
The Microchip Technology Inc. MCP482X devices are
2.7V–5.5V, low-power, low DNL, 12-bit Digital-to-Analog
Converters (DACs) with internal band gap voltage
reference, optional 2x-buffered output and Serial
Peripheral Interface (SPI™).
The MCP482X family of DACs provide high accuracy
and low noise performance for industrial applications
where calibration or compensation of signals (such as
temperature, pressure and humidity) are required.
The MCP482X devices are available in the extended
temperature range and PDIP, SOIC and MSOP
packages.
The MCP482X devices utilize a resistive string
architecture, with its inherent advantages of low DNL
error, low ratio metric temperature coefficient and fast
settling time. These devices are specified over the
extended temperature range. The MCP482X family
includes double-buffered registers, allowing simulta-
neous updates using the LDAC pin. These devices also
incorporate a Power-On Reset (POR) circuit to ensure
reliable power-up.
Package Types
Op Amps
VDD
AVSS
CS SDI SCK
Interface Logic
Input
Register A Register B
Input
DACA
Register Register
DACB
String
DACB
String
DACA
Output
Logic
Power-on
Reset
VOUTA VOUTB
LDAC
SHDN
Output
Gain
Logic
Gain
Logic
2.048V
VREF
MCP4821
8-Pin PDIP, SOIC, MSOP
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
CS
SCK
SDI
VDD
AVSS
VOUTA
SHDN
LDAC
MCP4822
8-Pin PDIP, SOIC, MSOP
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
CS
SCK
SDI
VDD
AVSS
VOUTA
VOUTB
LDAC
12-Bit DACs with Internal VREF and SPI™ Interface

MCP4821/MCP4822
DS21953A-page 2 © 2005 Microchip Technology Inc.
1.0 ELECTRICAL
CHARACTERISTICS
Absolute Maximum Ratings †
VDD............................................................................................................. 6.5V
All inputs and outputs ...................AVSS – 0.3V to VDD + 0.3V
Current at Input Pins ....................................................±2 mA
Current at Supply Pins ...............................................±50 mA
Current at Output Pins ...............................................±25 mA
Storage temperature .....................................-65°C to +150°C
Ambient temp. with power applied ................-55°C to +125°C
ESD protection on all pins ...........≥ 4 kV (HBM), ≥ 400V (MM)
Maximum Junction Temperature (TJ)..........................+150°C
† Notice: Stresses above those listed under “Maximum
Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. This is
a stress rating only and functional operation of the device at
those or any other conditions above those indicated in the
operational listings of this specification is not implied.
Exposure to maximum rating conditions for extended periods
may affect device reliability.
5V AC/DC CHARACTERISTICS
Electrical Specifications: Unless otherwise indicated, VDD = 5V, AVSS = 0V, VREF = 2.048V, output buffer gain (G) = 2x,
RL = 5 kΩ to GND, CL = 100 pF, TA = -40 to +85°C. Typical values at +25°C.
Parameters Sym Min Typ Max Units Conditions
Power Requirements
Input Voltage VDD 2.7 — 5.5
Input Current - MCP4821
IDD —
—
330
415
400
750
µA Digital inputs grounded, Output
unloaded, code = 0x000
Hardware Shutdown Current ISHDN — 0.3 2 µA
Software Shutdown Current ISHDN_SW — 3.3 6 µA
Power-on-Reset Threshold VPOR — 2.0 — V
DC Accuracy
Resolution n 12 — — Bits
INL Error INL -12 2 12 LSb
DNL (Note 1) DNL -0.75 ±0.2 +0.75 LSb Device is monotonic
Offset Error VOS -1 ±0.02 1 % of FSR Code = 0x000h
Offset Error Temperature
Coefficient
VOS/°C — 0.16 — ppm/°C -45°C to 25°C
— -0.44 — ppm/°C +25°C to 85°C
Gain Error gE -2 -0.10 2 % of FSR Code 0xFFFh, not including offset
error
Gain Error Temperature
Coefficient
ΔG/°C — -3 — ppm/°C
Internal Voltage Reference (VREF)
Nominal Reference Voltage VREF 2.008 2.048 2.088 V VOUTA when G = 1x and
Code = 0xFFFh
Temperature Coefficient
(Note 1)
ΔVREF/°C — 125 325 ppm/°C -40°C to 0°C
— 0.25 0.65 LSb/°C -40°C to 0°C
— 45 160 ppm/°C 0°C to +85°C
— 0.09 0.32 LSb/°C 0°C to +85°C
Output Noise (VREF Noise) ENREF
(0.1-10 Hz)
— 290 — µVp-p Code = 0xFFFh, G = 1
Output Noise Density eNREF
(1 kHz)
— 1.2 — µV/√Hz Code = 0xFFFh, G = 1
eNREF
(10 kHz)
1/f Corner Frequency fCORNER — 400 — Hz
Note 1: By design, not production tested.
2: Too small to quantify.

MCP4821/MCP4822
Output Amplifier
Output Swing VOUT — 0.010 to
VDD – 0.040
— Accuracy is better than 1 LSb for
VOUT = 10 mV to (VDD – 40 mV)
Phase Margin PM — 66 — °
Slew Rate SR — 0.55 — V/µs
Short Circuit Current ISC — 15 24 mA
Settling Time tSETTLING — 4.5 — µs Within 1/2 LSb of final value from
1/4 to 3/4 full-scale range
Dynamic Performance
DAC-to-DAC Crosstalk — <10 — nV-s Note 2
Major Code Transition Glitch — 45 — nV-s 1 LSb change around major carry
(0111...1111 to 1000...0000)
Digital Feedthrough — <10 — nV-s Note 2
Analog Crosstalk — <10 — nV-s Note 2
5V AC/DC CHARACTERISTICS (CONTINUED)
RL = 5 kΩ to GND, CL = 100 pF, TA = -40 to +85°C. Typical values at +25°C.
3V AC/DC CHARACTERISTICS
Electrical Specifications: Unless otherwise indicated, VDD = 3V, AVSS = 0V, VREF = 2.048V external, output buffer gain (G) = 1x,
RL = 5 kΩ to GND, CL = 100 pF, TA = -40 to +85°C. Typical values at 25°C
Power Requirements
IDD —
—
300
415
400
750
µA Digital inputs grounded, Output
Hardware Shutdown Current ISHDN — 0.25 2 µA
Software Shutdown Current ISHDN_SW — 2 6 µA
Power-On Reset threshold VPOR — 2.0 — V
DC Accuracy
INL Error INL -12 ±3 12 LSb
DNL (Note 1) DNL -0.75 ±0.3 0.75 LSb Device is monotonic
Offset Error VOS -1 ±0.02 1 % of FSR Code 0x000h
Coefficient
VOS/°C — 0.5 — ppm/°C -45°C to +25°C
— -0.77 — ppm/°C +25°C to +85°C
Gain Error gE -2 -0.15 2 % of FSR Code 0xFFFh, not including off-
set error
Coefficient
ΔG/°C — -3 — ppm/°C

MCP4821/MCP4822
Nominal Reference Voltage VREF 2.008 2.048 2.088 V VOUTA when G = 1x and
Code = 0xFFFh
(Note 1)
ΔVREF/°C — 125 325 ppm/°C -40°C to 0°C
— 0.25 0.65 LSb/°C -40°C to 0°C
— 45 160 ppm/°C 0°C to +85°C
— 0.09 0.32 LSb/°C 0°C to +85°C
(0.1-10 Hz)
(1 kHz)
eNREF
(10 kHz)
Output Amplifier
VDD – 0.040
Short Circuit Current ISC — 14 24 mA
Dynamic Performance
(0111...1111 to
1000...0000)
3V AC/DC CHARACTERISTICS (CONTINUED)
Electrical Specifications: Unless otherwise indicated, VDD = 3V, AVSS = 0V, VREF = 2.048V external, output buffer gain (G) = 1x,
RL = 5 kΩ to GND, CL = 100 pF, TA = -40 to +85°C. Typical values at 25°C
5V EXTENDED TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATIONS
RL = 5 kΩ to GND, CL = 100 pF. Typical values at +125°C by characterization or simulation.
Power Requirements
IDD —
—
350
440
— µA Digital inputs grounded, Output
Hardware Shutdown Current ISHDN — 1.5 — µA
Software Shutdown Current ISHDN_SW — 5 — µA
Power-On Reset threshold VPOR — 1.85 — V
DC Accuracy
INL Error INL — ±4 — LSb

MCP4821/MCP4822
DNL (Note 1) DNL — ±0.25 — LSb Device is monotonic
Offset Error VOS — ±0.02 — % of FSR Code 0x000h
Coefficient
VOS/°C — -5 — ppm/°C +25°C to +125°C
Gain Error gE — -0.10 — % of FSR Code 0xFFFh, not including offset
error
Coefficient
ΔG/°C — -3 — ppm/°C
Nominal Reference Voltage VREF — 2.048 — V VOUTA when G = 1x and
Code = 0xFFFh
(Note 1)
ΔVREF/°C — 125 — ppm/°C -40°C to 0°C
— 0.25 — LSb/°C -40°C to 0°C
— 45 — ppm/°C 0°C to +85°C
— 0.09 — LSb/°C 0°C to +85°C
(0.1 - 10 Hz)
(1 kHz)
eNREF
(10 kHz)
Output Amplifier
VDD – 0.040
Short Circuit Current ISC — 17 — mA
Dynamic Performance
(0111...1111 to
1000...0000)
5V EXTENDED TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED)
RL = 5 kΩ to GND, CL = 100 pF. Typical values at +125°C by characterization or simulation.

MCP4821/MCP4822
AC CHARACTERISTICS (SPI™ TIMING SPECIFICATIONS)
FIGURE 1-1: SPI™ Input Timing.
Electrical Specifications: Unless otherwise indicated, VDD= 2.7V – 5.5V, TA= -40 to +125°C.
Typical values are at +25°C.
Schmitt Trigger High-Level
Input Voltage
(All digital input pins)
VIH 0.7 VDD — — V
Schmitt Trigger Low-Level
Input Voltage
(All digital input pins)
VIL — — 0.2 VDD V
Hysteresis of Schmitt Trigger
Inputs
VHYS — 0.05 VDD —
Input Leakage Current ILEAKAGE -1 — 1 μA SHDN = LDAC = CS = SDI =
SCK + VREF = VDD or AVSS
Digital Pin Capacitance
(All inputs/outputs)
CIN,
COUT
— 10 — pF VDD = 5.0V, TA = +25°C,
fCLK = 1 MHz (Note 1)
Clock Frequency FCLK — — 20 MHz TA = +25°C (Note 1)
Clock High Time tHI 15 — — ns Note 1
Clock Low Time tLO 15 — — ns Note 1
CS Fall to First Rising CLK
Edge
tCSSR 40 — — ns Applies only when CS falls with
CLK high. (Note 1)
Data Input Setup Time tSU 15 — — ns Note 1
Data Input Hold Time tHD 10 — — ns Note 1
SCK Rise to CS Rise Hold
Time
tCHS 15 — — ns Note 1
CS High Time tCSH 15 — — ns Note 1
LDAC Pulse Width tLD 100 — — ns Note 1
LDAC Setup Time tLS 40 — — ns Note 1
SCK Idle Time before CS Fall tIDLE 40 — — ns Note 1
Note 1: By design and characterization, not production tested.
CS
SCK
SI
LDAC
tCSSR
tHDtSU
tLO
tCSH
tCHS
LSb inMSb in
tIDLE
Mode 1,1
Mode 0,0
tHI
tLDtLS

MCP4821/MCP4822
TEMPERATURE CHARACTERISTICS
Electrical Specifications: Unless otherwise indicated, VDD = +2.7V to +5.5V, AVSS = GND.
Temperature Ranges
Specified Temperature Range TA -40 — +125 °C
Operating Temperature Range TA -40 — +125 °C Note 1
Storage Temperature Range TA -65 — +150 °C
Thermal Package Resistances
Thermal Resistance, 8L-PDIP θJA — 85 — °C/W
Thermal Resistance, 8L-SOIC θJA — 163 — °C/W
Thermal Resistance, 8L-MSOP θJA — 206 — °C/W
Note 1: The MCP482X family of DACs operate over this extended temperature range, but with reduced
performance. Operation in this range must not cause TJ to exceed the Maximum Junction Temperature of
+150°C.

MCP4821/MCP4822
2.0 TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CURVES
Note: Unless otherwise indicated, TA = +25°C, VDD = 5V, AVSS = 0V, VREF = 2.048V, Gain = 2, RL = 5 kΩ, CL = 100 pF.
FIGURE 2-1: DNL vs. Code.
FIGURE 2-2: DNL vs. Code and Ambient
Temperature.
FIGURE 2-3: Absolute DNL vs. Ambient
Temperature.
FIGURE 2-4: INL vs. Code and Ambient
Temperature.
FIGURE 2-5: Absolute INL vs. Ambient
Temperature.
FIGURE 2-6: INL vs. Code.
Note: The graphs and tables provided following this note are a statistical summary based on a limited number of
samples and are provided for informational purposes only. The performance characteristics listed herein
are not tested or guaranteed. In some graphs or tables, the data presented may be outside the specified
operating range (e.g., outside specified power supply range) and therefore outside the warranted range.
-0.3
-0.2
-0.1
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0 1024 2048 3072 4096
Code (Decimal)
DNL(LSB)
-0.2
-0.1
0
0.1
0.2
0 1024 2048 3072 4096
Code (Decimal)
DNL(LSB)
125C 85C 25C
0.075
0.0752
0.0754
0.0756
0.0758
0.076
0.0762
0.0764
0.0766
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Ambient Temperature (ºC)
AbsoluteDNL(LSB)
Note: Single device graph for illustration of 64
code effect.
-5
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
1
2
3
4
5
0 1024 2048 3072 4096
Code (Decimal)
INL(LSB)
125C 85 25
Ambient Temperature
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
AbsoluteINL(LSB)
-6
-4
-2
0
2
0 1024 2048 3072 4096
Code (Decimal)
INL(LSB)

MCP4821/MCP4822
FIGURE 2-7: Full-Scale VOUTA w/G = 1
(VREF) vs. Ambient Temperature and VDD.
FIGURE 2-8: Full-Scale VOUTA w/G = 2
(2VREF) vs.Ambient Temperature and VDD.
FIGURE 2-9: Output Noise Voltage
Density (VREF Noise Density w/G = 1) vs.
Frequency.
FIGURE 2-10: Output Noise Voltage (VREF
Noise Voltage w/G = 1) vs. Bandwidth.
2.040
2.041
2.042
2.043
2.044
2.045
2.046
2.047
2.048
2.049
2.050
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Ambient Temperature (°C)
FullScaleVOUT(V)
VDD: 4V
VDD: 3V
VDD: 2.7V
4.076
4.080
4.084
4.088
4.092
4.096
4.100
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
FullScaleVOUT(V)
VDD: 5.5V
VDD: 5V
1.E-07
1.E-06
1.E-05
1.E-04
1E-1 1E+0 1E+1 1E+2 1E+3 1E+4 1E+5
Frequency (Hz)
OutputNoiseVoltageDensity
(μV/Hz)
0.1 1 10 100 1k 10k 100k
100
10
1
0.1
1.E-05
1.E-04
1.E-03
1.E-02
1E+2 1E+3 1E+4 1E+5 1E+6
Bandwidth (Hz)
OutputNoiseVoltage(mV)
100 1k 10k 100k 1M
Eni (in VRMS)
10.0
1.00
0.10
0.01
Eni (in VP-P)
Maximum Measurement Time = 10s

MCP4821/MCP4822
FIGURE 2-11: MCP4821 IDD vs. Ambient
Temperature and VDD.
FIGURE 2-12: MCP4821 IDD Histogram
(VDD = 2.7V).
(VDD = 5.0V).
FIGURE 2-14: MCP4822 IDD vs. Ambient
(VDD = 2.7V).
(VDD = 5.0V).
180
200
220
240
260
280
300
320
340
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
IDD(μA)
VDD
5.5V
4.0V
5.0V
3.0V
2.7V
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
265
270
275
280
285
290
295
300
305
310
315
320
>320
IDD (μA)
Occurrence
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
285
290
295
300
305
310
315
320
325
330
335
340
345
350
>350
IDD (μA)
Occurrence
300
350
400
450
500
550
600
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
IDD(μA)
VDD
5.5V
4.0V
5.0V
3.0V
2.7V
0
5
10
15
20
25
380
385
390
395
400
405
410
415
420
425
430
435
440
IDD (μA)
Occurrence
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
385
390
395
400
405
410
415
420
425
430
435
IDD (μA)
Occurrence

MCP4821/MCP4822
FIGURE 2-17: Hardware Shutdown Current
vs. Ambient Temperature and VDD.
FIGURE 2-18: Software Shutdown Current
vs. Ambient Temperature and VDD.
FIGURE 2-19: Offset Error vs. Ambient
FIGURE 2-20: Gain Error vs. Ambient
FIGURE 2-21: VIN High Threshold vs.
Ambient Temperature and VDD.
FIGURE 2-22: VIN Low Threshold vs.
Ambient Temperature and VDD.
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
ISHDN(μA)
VDD
5.5V
4.0V
5.0V
3.0V
2.7V
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
ISHDN_SW(μA)
VDD
5.5V
4.0V
5.0V
3.0V
2.7V
-0.03
-0.01
0.01
0.03
0.05
0.07
0.09
0.11
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
OffsetError(%)
VDD
5.5V
4.0V
5.0V
3.0V
2.7V
-0.5
-0.45
-0.4
-0.35
-0.3
-0.25
-0.2
-0.15
-0.1
-0.05
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
GainError(%)
VDD
5.5V
4.0V
5.0V
3.0V
2.7V
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
VINHiThreshold(V)
VDD
5.5V
4.0V
5.0V
3.0V
2.7V
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
VINLowThreshold(V)
VDD
5.5V
4.0V
5.0V
3.0V
2.7V

MCP4821/MCP4822
FIGURE 2-23: Input Hysteresis vs. Ambient
FIGURE 2-24: VOUT High Limit vs. Ambient
FIGURE 2-25: VOUT Low Limit vs. Ambient
FIGURE 2-26: IOUT High Short vs. Ambient
FIGURE 2-27: IOUT vs. VOUT. Gain = 2.
0
0.25
0.5
0.75
1
1.25
1.5
1.75
2
2.25
2.5
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
VIN_SPIHysteresis(V)
VDD
5.5V
4.0V
5.0V
3.0V
2.7V
0.015
0.017
0.019
0.021
0.023
0.025
0.027
0.029
0.031
0.033
0.035
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
VOUT_HILimit(VDD-Y)(V)
VDD
4.0V
3.0V
2.7V
0.0010
0.0012
0.0014
0.0016
0.0018
0.0020
0.0022
0.0024
0.0026
0.0028
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
VOUT_LOWLimit(Y-AVSS)(V)
VDD
5.5V
4.0V
5.0V
3.0V
2.7V
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
IOUT_HI_SHORTED(mA)
VDD
5.5V
4.0V
5.0V
3.0V
2.7V
0.0
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
IOUT (mA)
VOUT(V)
VREF = 4.096V
Output Shorted to VSS
Output Shorted to VDD

MCP4821/MCP4822
FIGURE 2-28: VOUT Rise Time 100%.
FIGURE 2-29: VOUT Fall Time.
FIGURE 2-30: VOUT Rise Time 50%.
FIGURE 2-31: VOUT Rise Time 25% - 75%.
FIGURE 2-32: VOUT Rise Time Exit
Shutdown.
FIGURE 2-33: PSRR vs. Frequency.
VOUT
SCK
LDAC
Time (1 µs/div)
VOUT
SCK
LDAC
Time (1 µs/div)
VOUT
SCK
LDAC
Time (1 µs/div)
Time (1 µs/div)
VOUT
LDAC
Time (1 µs/div)
VOUT
SCK
LDAC
RippleRejection(dB)
Frequency (Hz)

MCP4821/MCP4822
3.0 PIN DESCRIPTIONS
The descriptions of the pins are listed in Table 3-1.
TABLE 3-1: PIN FUNCTION TABLE
3.1 Positive Power Supply Input (VDD)
VDD is the positive power supply input. The input power
supply is relative to AVSS and can range from 2.7V to
5.5V. A decoupling capacitor on VDD is recommended
to achieve maximum performance.
3.2 Chip Select (CS)
CS is the chip select input, which requires an active-low
signal to enable serial clock and data functions.
3.3 Serial Clock Input (SCK)
SCK is the SPI compatible serial clock input.
3.4 Serial Data Input (SDI)
SDI is the SPI compatible serial data input.
3.5 Latch DAC Input (LDAC)
LDAC (the latch DAC synchronization input) transfers
the input latch registers to the DAC registers (output
latches) when low. Can also be tied low if transfer on
the rising edge of CS is desired.
3.6 Hardware Shutdown Input (SHDN)
SHDN is the hardware shutdown input that requires an
active-low input signal to configure the DACs in their
low-power Standby mode.
3.7 DACx Outputs (VOUTA, VOUTB)
VOUTA and VOUTB are DAC outputs. The DAC output
amplifier drives these pins with a range of AVSS to VDD.
3.8 Analog Ground (AVSS)
AVSS is the analog ground pin.
MCP4821
Pin No.
MCP4822
Pin No.
Symbol Function
1 1 VDD Positive Power Supply Input (2.7V to 5.5V)
2 2 CS Chip Select Input
3 3 SCK Serial Clock Input
4 4 SDI Serial Data Input
5 5 LDAC Synchronization input used to transfer DAC settings from serial
latches to output latches
6 — SHDN Hardware Shutdown Input
— 6 VOUTB DACB Output
7 7 AVSS Analog Ground
8 8 VOUTA DACA Output

MCP4821/MCP4822
4.0 GENERAL OVERVIEW
The MCP482X devices are voltage-output string DACs.
These devices include rail-to-rail output amplifiers,
internal voltage reference, shutdown and reset-man-
agement circuitry. Serial communication conforms to
the SPI protocol. The MCP482X devices operate from
2.7V to 5.5V supplies.
The coding of these devices is straight binary, with the
ideal output voltage given by Equation 4-1, where G is
the selected gain (1x or 2x), DN represents the digital
input value and n represents the number of bits of
resolution (n = 12).
EQUATION 4-1: LSb SIZE
1 LSb is the ideal voltage difference between two
successive codes. Table 4-1 illustrates how to calculate
LSb.
4.0.1 INL ACCURACY
INL error for these devices is the maximum deviation
between an actual code transition point and its corre-
sponding ideal transition point once offset and gain
errors have been removed. These endpoints are from
0x000 to 0xFFF. Refer to Figure 4-1.
Positive INL represents transition(s) later than ideal.
Negative INL represents transition(s) earlier than ideal.
FIGURE 4-1: INL Accuracy.
4.0.2 DNL ACCURACY
DNL error is the measure of variations in code widths
from the ideal code width. A DNL error of zero would
imply that every code is exactly 1 LSb wide.
FIGURE 4-2: DNL Accuracy.
4.0.3 OFFSET ERROR
Offset error is the deviation from zero voltage output
when the digital input code is zero.
4.0.4 GAIN ERROR
Gain error is the deviation from the ideal output,
VREF – 1 LSb, excluding the effects of offset error.
TABLE 4-1: LSb SIZES
Device Gain LSb Size
MCP482X 1x 2.048V/4096
MCP482X 2x 4.096V/4096
VOUT
2.048V G DN⋅ ⋅
2
n
--------------------------------------=
111
110
101
100
011
010
001
000
Digital
Input
Code
Actual
Transfer
Function
INL < 0
Ideal Transfer
Function
INL < 0
DAC Output
111
110
101
100
011
010
001
000
Digital
Input
Code
Actual
Transfer
Function
Ideal Transfer
Function
Narrow Code < 1 LSb
DAC Output
Wide Code > 1 LSb

MCP4821/MCP4822
4.1 Circuit Descriptions
4.1.1 OUTPUT AMPLIFIERS
The DACs’ outputs are buffered with a low-power,
precision CMOS amplifier. This amplifier provides low
offset voltage and low noise. The output stage enables
the device to operate with output voltages close to the
power supply rails. Refer to Section 1.0 “Electrical
Characteristics” for range and load conditions.
In addition to resistive load-driving capability, the ampli-
fier will also drive high capacitive loads without oscilla-
tion. The amplifiers’ strong outputs allow VOUT to be
used as a programmable voltage reference in a
system.
4.1.1.1 Programmable Gain Block
The rail-to-rail output amplifier has configurable gain,
allowing optimal full-scale outputs for differing voltage
reference inputs. The output amplifier gain has two
selections, a gain of 1 V/V (GA = 1) or a gain of 2 V/V
(GA = 0).
The output range is ideally 0.000V to 4095/4096 *
2.048V when G = 1, and 0.000 to 4095/4096 * 4.096V
when G = 2. The default value for this bit is a gain of 2,
yielding an ideal full-scale output of 0.000V to 4.096V
due to the internal 2.048V VREF. Note that the near rail-
to-rail CMOS output buffer’s ability to approach AVSS
and VDD establish practical range limitations. The
output swing specification in Section 1.0 “Electrical
Characteristics” defines the range for a given load
condition.
4.1.2 VOLTAGE REFERENCE
The MCP482X devices utilize internal 2.048V voltage
reference. The voltage reference has low temperature
coefficient and low noise characteristics. Refer to
Section 1.0 “Electrical Characteristics” for the
voltage reference specifications.
4.1.3 POWER-ON RESET CIRCUIT
The Power-On Reset (POR) circuit ensures that the
DACs power-up with SHDN = 0 (high-impedance). The
devices will continue to have a high-impedance output
until a valid Write command is performed to either of
the DAC registers and the LDAC pin meets the input
low threshold.
If the power supply voltage is less than the POR
threshold (VPOR = 2.0V, typical), the DACs will be held
in their reset state. They will remain in that state until
VDD > VPOR and a subsequent Write command is
received.
Figure 4-3 shows a typical power supply transient
pulse and the duration required to cause a reset to
occur, as well as the relationship between the duration
and trip voltage. A 0.1 µF decoupling capacitor,
mounted as close as possible to the VDD pin, provides
additional transient immunity.
FIGURE 4-3: Typical Transient Response.
4.1.4 SHUTDOWN MODE
Shutdown mode can be entered by using either hard-
ware or software commands. The hardware pin
(SHDN) is only available on the MCP4821. During
Shutdown mode, the supply current is isolated from
most of the internal circuitry. The serial interface
remains active, thus allowing a Write command to
bring the device out of Shutdown mode. When the out-
put amplifiers are shut down, the feedback resistance
(typically 500 kΩ) produces a high-impedance path to
AVSS. The device will remain in Shutdown mode until
the SHDN pin is brought high and a write command
with SD = 1 is latched into the device. When a DAC is
changed from Shutdown to Active mode, the output
settling time takes < 10 µs, but greater than the
standard Active mode settling time (4.5 µs).
Transients above the curve
will cause a reset
Transients below the curve
will NOT cause a reset
5V
Time
SupplyVoltages
Transient Duration
VPOR
VDD - VPOR
TA = +25°C
TransientDuration(µs)
10
8
6
4
2
0
1 2 3 4 5
VDD – VPOR (V)

MCP4821/MCP4822
5.0 SERIAL INTERFACE
5.1 Overview
The MCP482X family is designed to interface directly
with the SPI port, available on many microcontrollers,
and supports Mode 0,0 and Mode 1,1. Commands and
data are sent to the device via the SDI pin, with data
being clocked-in on the rising edge of SCK. The
communications are unidirectional and, thus, data
cannot be read out of the MCP482X devices. The CS
pin must be held low for the duration of a write com-
mand. The write command consists of 16 bits and is
used to configure the DAC’s control and data latches.
Register 5-1 details the input registers used to
configure and load the DACA and DACB registers.
Refer to Figure 1-1 and the AC Electrical
Characteristics tables for detailed input and output tim-
ing specifications for both Mode 0,0 and Mode 1,1
operation.
5.2 Write Command
The write command is initiated by driving the CS pin
low, followed by clocking the four configuration bits and
the 12 data bits into the SDI pin on the rising edge of
SCK. The CS pin is then raised, causing the data to be
latched into the selected DAC’s input registers. The
MCP482X devices utilize a double-buffered latch struc-
ture to allow both DACA’s and DACB’s outputs to be
synchronized with the LDAC pin, if desired. Upon the
LDAC pin achieving a low state, the values held in the
DAC’s input registers are transferred into the DACs’
output registers. The outputs will transition to the value
and held in the DACX register.
All writes to the MCP482X devices are 16-bit words.
Any clocks past 16 will be ignored. The most signifi-
cant four bits are configuration bits. The remaining 12
bits are data bits. No data can be transferred into the
device with CS high. This transfer will only occur if 16
clocks have been transferred into the device. If the
rising edge of CS occurs prior, shifting of data into the
input registers will be aborted.
REGISTER 5-1: WRITE COMMAND REGISTER
bit 15 A/B: DACA or DACB Select bit
1 = Write to DACB
0 = Write to DACA
bit 14 — Don’t Care
bit 13 GA: Output Gain Select bit
1 = 1x (VOUT = VREF * D/4096)
0 = 2x (VOUT = 2 * VREF * D/4096)
bit 12 SHDN: Output Power-down Control bit
1 = Output Power-down Control bit
0 = Output buffer disabled, Output is high-impedance
bit 11-0 D11:D0: DAC Data bits
12-bit number “D” which sets the output value. Contains a value between 0 and 4095.
Upper Half:
W-x W-x W-x W-0 W-x W-x W-x W-x
A/B — GA SHDN D11 D10 D9 D8
bit 15 bit 8
Lower Half:
W-x W-x W-x W-x W-x W-x W-x W-x
D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0
bit 7 bit 0
Legend
R = Readable bit W = Writable bit U = Unimplemented bit, read as ‘0’
-n = Value at POR 1 = bit is set 0 = bit is cleared x = bit is unknown

MCP4821/MCP4822
FIGURE 5-1: Write Command.
SDI
SCK
CS
0 21
A/B — GA SHDN D11 D10
config bits 12 data bits
LDAC
3 4
D9
5 6 7
D8 D7 D6
8 9 10 12
D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0
11 13 14 15
VOUT
(Mode 1,1)
(Mode 0,0)

MCP4821/MCP4822
6.0 TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
The MCP482X devices are general purpose DACs
intended to be used in applications where a precision,
low-power DAC with moderate bandwidth and internal
voltage reference is required.
Applications generally suited for the MCP482X devices
include:
• Set Point or Offset Trimming
• Sensor Calibration
• Precision Selectable Voltage Reference
• Portable Instrumentation (Battery-Powered)
• Calibration of Optical Communication Devices
6.1 Digital Interface
The MCP482X devices utilize a 3-wire synchronous
serial protocol to transfer the DACs’ setup and output
values from the digital source. The serial protocol can
be interfaced to SPI™ or Microwire peripherals com-
mon on many microcontroller units (MCUs), including
Microchip’s PICmicro®
MCUs and dsPIC®
DSC family
of MCUs. In addition to the three serial connections
(CS, SCK and SDI), the LDAC signal synchronizes
when the serial settings are latched into the DAC’s
output from the serial input latch. Figure 6-1 illustrates
the required connections. Note that LDAC is active-low.
If desired, this input can be tied low to reduce the
required connections from 4 to 3. Write commands will
be latched directly into the output latch when a valid 16
clock transmission has been received and CS has
been raised.
6.2 Power Supply Considerations
The typical application will require a bypass capacitor
in order to filter high-frequency noise. The noise can be
induced onto the power supply's traces or as a result of
changes on the DAC's output. The bypass capacitor
helps to minimize the effect of these noise sources on
signal integrity. Figure 6-1 illustrates an appropriate
bypass strategy.
In this example, the recommended bypass capacitor
value is 0.1 µF. This capacitor should be placed as
close to the device power pin (VDD) as possible (within
4 mm).
The power source supplying these devices should be
as clean as possible. If the application circuit has sep-
arate digital and analog power supplies, AVDD and
AVSS should reside on the analog plane.
6.3 Output Noise Considerations
The voltage noise density (in µV/√Hz) is illustrated in
Figure 2-9. This noise appears at VOUTX, and is prima-
rily a result of the internal reference voltage. Its 1/f
corner (fCORNER) is approximately 400 Hz.
Figure 2-10 illustrates the voltage noise (in mVRMS or
mVP-P). A small bypass capacitor on VOUTX is an
effective method to produce a single-pole Low-Pass
Filter (LPF) that will reduce this noise. For instance, a
bypass capacitor sized to produce a 1 kHz LPF would
result in an ENREF of about 100 µVRMS. This would be
necessary when trying to achieve the low DNL
performance (at G = 1) that the MCP482X devices are
capable of. The tested range for stability is .001µF thru
4.7 µF.
FIGURE 6-1: Typical Connection
Diagram.
6.4 Layout Considerations
Inductively-coupled AC transients and digital switching
noise can degrade the output signal integrity,
potentially masking the MCP482X family’s
performance. Careful board layout will minimize these
effects and increase the Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR).
Bench testing has shown that a multi-layer board
utilizing a low-inductance ground plane, isolated inputs,
isolated outputs and proper decoupling are critical to
achieving the performance that the MCP482X devices
are capable of providing. Particularly harsh
environments may require shielding of critical signals.
Breadboards and wire-wrapped boards are not
recommended if low noise is desired.
MCP482X
VDD
VDD VDD
AVSS
AVSS AVSS
VOUTA
VOUTB
MCP482X
0.1 µF
PICmicro®
Microcontroller
0.1 µF 0.1 µF
VOUTA
VOUTB
SDI
SDI
CS1
SDO
SCK
LDAC
CS0
1 µF
1 µF

MCP4821/MCP4822
6.5 Single-Supply Operation
The MCP482X devices are Rail-to-Rail (R-R) input and
output DACs designed to operate with a VDD range of
2.7V to 5.5V. Its output amplifier is robust enough to
drive common, small-signal loads directly, thus eliminat-
ing the cost and size of an external buffer for most
applications.
6.5.1 DC SET POINT OR CALIBRATION
A common application for a DAC with the MCP482X
family’s performance is a digitally-controlled set point
and/or calibration of variable parameters, such as sen-
sor offset or slope. 12-bit resolution provides 4096 out-
put steps. If G = 1 is selected, then the internal 2.048
VREF would produce 500 µV of resolution. If G = 2 is
selected, the internal 2.048 VREF would produce 1 mV
of resolution.
6.5.1.1 Decreasing The Output Step Size
If the application is calibrating the threshold of a diode,
transistor or resistor tied to AVSS, a threshold range of
0.8V may be desired to provide 200 µV resolution. Two
common methods to achieve a 0.8V range is to either
reduce VREF to 0.82V (would require MCP492X device
and external voltage reference) or use a voltage divider
on the DAC’s output. Typically, when using a low-
voltage VREF, the noise floor causes SNR error that is
intolerable. The voltage divider method provides some
advantages when VREF needs to be very low or when
the desired output voltage is not available. Using two
resistors to scale the output range down to the precise
desired level is a simple, low-cost method to achieve
very small step sizes. Example 6-1 illustrates this
concept. Note that the bypass capacitor on the output
of the voltage divider plays a critical function in
attenuating the output noise of the DAC and the
induced noise from the environment.
The MCP482X family’s low ±0.75 (max.) DNL
performance is critical to meeting calibration accuracy
in production.
EXAMPLE 6-1: Set Point or Threshold Calibration.
MCP482X
VDD
SPI™
3
VTRIP
R1
R2
0.1 uF
Comparator
G = Gain select (1x or 2x)
D = Digital value of DAC (0 – 4096)
VOUT 2.048 G
D
2
12
---------⋅=
VCC+
VCC–
VOUT
Vtrip VOUT
R2
R1 R2+
--------------------
⎝ ⎠
⎜ ⎟
⎛ ⎞
=
VDD
RSENSE

MCP4821/MCP4822
6.5.1.2 Building a “Window” DAC
When calibrating a set point or threshold of a sensor,
rarely does the sensor utilize the entire output range of
the DAC. If the LSb size is adequate to meet the appli-
cation’s accuracy needs, the resolution is sacrificed
without consequences. If greater accuracy is needed,
then the output range will need to be reduced to
increase the resolution around the desired threshold. If
the threshold is not near VREF, 2VREF or AVSS, then
creating a “window” around the threshold has several
advantages. One simple method to create this
“window” is to use a voltage divider network with a pull-
up and pull-down resistor. Example 6-2 and
Example 6-4 illustrates this concept.
The MCP482X family’s low ±0.75 (max.) DNL
performance is critical to meet calibration accuracy in
production.
EXAMPLE 6-2: Single-Supply “Window” DAC.
MCP482X
VDD
SPI™
3
VTRIP
R1
R2 0.1 µF
ComparatorR3
VCC-
VCC+
VCC+
VCC-
VOUT
VOUT 2.048 G
D
2
12
-------⋅=
R23
R2R3
R2 R3+
------------------=
V23
VCC+R2( ) VCC-R3( )+
R2 R3+
------------------------------------------------------=
Vtrip
VOUTR23 V23R1+
R2 R23+
--------------------------------------------=
R1
R23
V23
VOUT VOThevenin
Equivalent
RSENSE

MCP4821/MCP4822
6.6 Bipolar Operation
Bipolar operation is achievable using the MCP482X
devices by using an external operational amplifier (op
amp). This configuration is desirable due to the wide
variety and availability of op amps. This allows a gen-
eral purpose DAC, with its cost and availability advan-
tages, to meet almost any desired output voltage
range, power and noise performance.
Example 6-3 illustrates a simple bipolar voltage source
configuration. R1 and R2 allow the gain to be selected,
while R3 and R4 shift the DAC's output to a selected
offset. Note that R4 can be tied to VDD, instead of AVSS,
if a higher offset is desired. Note that a pull-up to VDD
could be used, instead of R4 or in addition to R4, if a
higher offset is desired.
EXAMPLE 6-3: Digitally-Controlled Bipolar Voltage Source.
6.6.1 DESIGN A BIPOLAR DAC USING
EXAMPLE 6-3
An output step magnitude of 1 mV, with an output range
of ±2.05V, is desired for a particular application.
1. Calculate the range: +2.05V – (-2.05V) = 4.1V.
2. Calculate the resolution needed:
4.1V/1 mV = 4100
Since 212 = 4096, 12-bit resolution is desired.
3. The amplifier gain (R2/R1), multiplied by full-
scale VOUT (4.096V), must be equal to the
desired minimum output to achieve bipolar
operation. Since any gain can be realized by
choosing resistor values (R1+R2), the VREF
value must be selected first. If a VREF of 4.096V
is used (G=2), solve for the amplifier’s gain by
setting the DAC to 0, knowing that the output
needs to be -2.05V. The equation can be
simplified to:
4. Next, solve for R3 and R4 by setting the DAC to
4096, knowing that the output needs to be
+2.05V.
MCP482X
VDD
VDD
SPI™
3
VOUT
R3
R4
R2
R1
VIN+
0.1 µF
VCC+
VCC–
VOUT 2.048 G
D
2
12
-------⋅=
VIN+
VOUTR4
R3 R4+
--------------------=
VO
VO VIN+ 1
R2
R1
------+
⎝ ⎠
⎛ ⎞ VDD
R2
R1
------
⎝ ⎠
⎛ ⎞–=
R2–
R1
---------
2.05–
4.096V
-----------------=
If R1 = 20 kΩ and R2 = 10 kΩ, the gain will be 0.5
R2
R1
------
1
2
---=
R4
R3 R4+( )
-----------------------
2.05V 0.5 4.096V⋅( )+
1.5 4.096V⋅
-------------------------------------------------------
2
3
---= =
If R4 = 20 kΩ, then R3 = 10 kΩ

MCP4821/MCP4822
6.7 Selectable Gain and Offset Bipolar
Voltage Output Using A Dual DAC
In some applications, precision digital control of the
output range is desirable. Example 6-4 illustrates how
to use the MCP482X family to achieve this in a bipolar
or single-supply application.
This circuit is typically used for linearizing a sensor
whose slope and offset varies.
The equation to design a bipolar “window” DAC would
be utilized if R3, R4 and R5 are populated.
EXAMPLE 6-4: Bipolar Voltage Source with Selectable Gain and Offset.
MCP482X
VDD
R3
R4
R2
VO
MCP482X
VDD
R1
DACA (Gain Adjust)
DACB (Offset Adjust)SPI™
3
R5
VCC+
Thevenin
Bipolar “Window” DAC using R4 and R5
0.1 µF
VCC–
AVSS = GND
VCC+
VCC–
VOUTB 2.048V GB⋅( )
DB
2
12
-------=
VOUTA
VOUTB
VOUTA 2.048V GA⋅( )
DA
2
12
-------=
VIN+
VOUTBR4 VCC-R3+
R3 R4+
------------------------------------------------=
VO VIN+ 1
R2
R1
------+
⎝ ⎠
⎛ ⎞ VOUTA
R2
R1
------
⎝ ⎠
⎛ ⎞–=
Equivalent V45
VCC+R4 VCC-R5+
R4 R5+
--------------------------------------------= R45
R4R5
R4 R5+
------------------=
VIN+
VOUTBR45 V45R3+
R3 R45+
-----------------------------------------------= VO VIN+ 1
R2
R1
------+⎝ ⎠
⎛ ⎞ VOUTA
R2
R1
------
⎝ ⎠
⎛ ⎞–=
Offset Adjust Gain Adjust
Offset Adjust Gain Adjust

MCP4821/MCP4822
6.8 Designing A Double-Precision
DAC Using A Dual DAC
Example 6-5 illustrates how to design a single-supply
voltage output capable of up to 24-bit resolution from a
dual 12-bit DAC. This design is simply a voltage divider
with a buffered output.
As an example, if a similar application to the one
developed in Section 6.6.1 “Design a Bipolar DAC
Using Example 6-3” required a resolution of 1 µV
instead of 1 mV, and a range of 0V to 4.1V, then 12-bit
resolution would not be adequate.
1. Calculate the resolution needed:
4.1V/1 µV = 4.1e06. Since 222
= 4.2e06, 22-bit
resolution is desired. Since DNL = ±0.75 LSb,
this design can be attempted with the MCP482X
family.
2. Since DACB‘s VOUTB has a resolution of 1 mV,
its output only needs to be “pulled” 1/1000 to
meet the 1 µV target. Dividing VOUTA by 1000
would allow the application to compensate for
DACB‘s DNL error.
3. If R2 is 100Ω, then R1 needs to be 100 kΩ.
4. The resulting transfer function is shown in the
equation of Example 6-5.
EXAMPLE 6-5: Simple, Double-Precision DAC.
MCP482X
VDD
R2
VO
MCP482X
VDD
R1
DACA (Fine Adjust)
DACB (Course Adjust)
SPI™
3
R1 >> R2
VO
VOUTAR2 VOUTBR1+
R1 R2+
-----------------------------------------------------=
0.1 µF
VCC+
VCC–
VOUTA 2.048V GA
DA
2
12
-------⋅= VOUTB 2.048V GB
DB
2
12
-------⋅=
VOUTA
VOUTB

MCP4821/MCP4822
6.9 Building A Programmable Current
Source
Example 6-6 illustrates a variation on a voltage follower
design where a sense resistor is used to convert the
DAC’s voltage output into a digitally-selectable current
source.
Adding the resistor network from Example 6-2 would
be advantageous in this application. The smaller
RSENSE is, the less power dissipated across it.
However, this also reduces the resolution that the
current can be controlled with. The voltage divider, or
“window”, DAC configuration would allow the range to
be reduced, thus increasing resolution around the
range of interest. When working with very small sensor
voltages, plan on eliminating the amplifier's offset error
by storing the DAC's setting under known sensor
conditions.
EXAMPLE 6-6: Digitally-Controlled Current
Source.
MCP482X
Rsense
Ib
Load
IL
VDD
SPI™
3
VCC+
VCC–
VOUT
IL
VOUT
Rsense
---------------
β
β 1+
------------×=
VOUT 2.048V G
D
2
12
-------⋅=
Ib
IL
β
----=

MCP4821/MCP4822
7.0 DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT
7.1 Evaluation & Demonstration
Boards
The Mixed Signal PICtail™
Demo Board supports the
MCP482X family of devices. Refer to
www.microchip.com for further information on this
product’s capabilities and availability.
7.2 Application Notes
Application notes illustrating the performance and
implementation of the MCP482X family are planned but
are currently not released. Refer to
www.microchip.com for further information.

MCP4821/MCP4822
8.0 PACKAGING INFORMATION
8.1 Package Marking Information
XXXXXXXX
XXXXXNNN
YYWW
8-Lead PDIP (300 mil) Example:
8-Lead SOIC (150 mil) Example:
XXXXXXXX
XXXXYYWW
NNN
MCP4821
E/P ^ 256
0524
MCP4821E
SN^^ 0524
256
8-Lead MSOP Example:
XXXXXX
YWWNNN
4821E
524256
Legend: XX...X Customer-specific information
Y Year code (last digit of calendar year)
YY Year code (last 2 digits of calendar year)
WW Week code (week of January 1 is week ‘01’)
NNN Alphanumeric traceability code
Pb-free JEDEC designator for Matte Tin (Sn)
* This package is Pb-free. The Pb-free JEDEC designator ( )
can be found on the outer packaging for this package.
Note: In the event the full Microchip part number cannot be marked on one line, it will
be carried over to the next line, thus limiting the number of available
characters for customer-specific information.
3e
3e
3e
3e

MCP4821/MCP4822
8-Lead Plastic Micro Small Outline Package (MS) (MSOP)
D
A
A1
L
c
(F)
α
A2
E1
E
p
B
n 1
2
φ
β
5°
5° --
Dimensions D and E1 do not include mold flash or protrusions. Mold flash or protrusions shall not
.037 REFFFootprint (Reference)
exceed .010" (0.254mm) per side.
Notes:
Drawing No. C04-111
*Controlling Parameter
Mold Draft Angle Top
Mold Draft Angle Bottom
Foot Angle
Lead Width
Lead Thickness
β
α
c
B
φ
.003
.009
.006
.012
Dimension Limits
Overall Height
Molded Package Thickness
Molded Package Width
Overall Length
Foot Length
Standoff
Overall Width
Number of Pins
Pitch
A
L
E1
D
A1
E
A2
.016 .024
.118 BSC
.118 BSC
.000
.030
.193 TYP.
.033
MIN
p
n
Units
.026 BSC
NOM
8
INCHES
0.95 REF
-
-
.009
.016
0.08
0.22
0°
0.23
0.40
8°
MILLIMETERS*
0.65 BSC
0.85
3.00 BSC
3.00 BSC
0.60
4.90 BSC
.043
.031
.037
.006
0.40
0.00
0.75
MINMAX NOM
1.10
0.80
0.15
0.95
MAX
8
- -
-
15°5° -
15°5° -
JEDEC Equivalent: MO-187
0° - 8°
5°
5° -
-
15°
15°
--
- -

MCP4821/MCP4822
8-Lead Plastic Dual In-line (P) – 300 mil (PDIP)
B1
B
A1
A
L
A2
p
α
E
eB
β
c
E1
n
D
1
2
Units INCHES* MILLIMETERS
Dimension Limits MIN NOM MAX MIN NOM MAX
Number of Pins n 8 8
Pitch p .100 2.54
Top to Seating Plane A .140 .155 .170 3.56 3.94 4.32
Molded Package Thickness A2 .115 .130 .145 2.92 3.30 3.68
Base to Seating Plane A1 .015 0.38
Shoulder to Shoulder Width E .300 .313 .325 7.62 7.94 8.26
Molded Package Width E1 .240 .250 .260 6.10 6.35 6.60
Overall Length D .360 .373 .385 9.14 9.46 9.78
Tip to Seating Plane L .125 .130 .135 3.18 3.30 3.43
Lead Thickness c .008 .012 .015 0.20 0.29 0.38
Upper Lead Width B1 .045 .058 .070 1.14 1.46 1.78
Lower Lead Width B .014 .018 .022 0.36 0.46 0.56
Overall Row Spacing § eB .310 .370 .430 7.87 9.40 10.92
Mold Draft Angle Top α 5 10 15 5 10 15
Mold Draft Angle Bottom β 5 10 15 5 10 15
* Controlling Parameter
Notes:
Dimensions D and E1 do not include mold flash or protrusions. Mold flash or protrusions shall not exceed
JEDEC Equivalent: MS-001
Drawing No. C04-018
.010” (0.254mm) per side.
§ Significant Characteristic

MCP4821/MCP4822
8-Lead Plastic Small Outline (SN) – Narrow, 150 mil (SOIC)
Foot Angle φ 0 4 8 0 4 8
1512015120βMold Draft Angle Bottom
1512015120αMold Draft Angle Top
0.510.420.33.020.017.013BLead Width
0.250.230.20.010.009.008cLead Thickness
0.760.620.48.030.025.019LFoot Length
0.510.380.25.020.015.010hChamfer Distance
5.004.904.80.197.193.189DOverall Length
3.993.913.71.157.154.146E1Molded Package Width
6.206.025.79.244.237.228EOverall Width
0.250.180.10.010.007.004A1Standoff §
1.551.421.32.061.056.052A2Molded Package Thickness
1.751.551.35.069.061.053AOverall Height
1.27.050pPitch
88nNumber of Pins
MAXNOMMINMAXNOMMINDimension Limits
MILLIMETERSINCHES*Units
2
1
D
n
p
B
E
E1
h
Lβ
c
45°
φ
A2
α
A
A1
* Controlling Parameter
Notes:
Dimensions D and E1 do not include mold flash or protrusions. Mold flash or protrusions shall not exceed
.010” (0.254mm) per side.
JEDEC Equivalent: MS-012
Drawing No. C04-057
§ Significant Characteristic

MCP4821/4822
APPENDIX A: REVISION HISTORY
Revision A (June 2005)
• Original Release of this Document.

MCP4821/4822
NOTES:

MCP4821/4822
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM
To order or obtain information, e.g., on pricing or delivery, refer to the factory or the listed sales office.
Device: MCP4821: 12-Bit DAC with SPI™ Interface
MCP4821T: 12-Bit DAC with SPI Interface
(Tape and Reel) (SOIC, MSOP)
MCP4822: 12-Bit DAC with SPI Interface
MCP4822T: 12-Bit DAC with SPI Interface
(Tape and Reel) (SOIC, MSOP)
Temperature Range: E = -40°C to +125°C
Package: MS = Plastic MSOP, 8-lead
P = Plastic DIP (300 mil Body), 8-lead
SN = Plastic SOIC, (150 mil Body), 8-lead
PART NO. X /XX
PackageTemperature
Range
Device
Examples:
a) MCP4821T-E/SN: Tape and Reel
Extended Temperature,
8LD SOIC package.
b) MCP4821T-E/MS: Tape and Reel
8LD MSOP package.
c) MCP4821-E/SN: Extended Temperature,
8LD SOIC package.
d) MCP4821-E/MS: Extended Temperature,
8LD MSOP package.
e) MCP4821-E/P: Extended Temperature,
8LD PDIP package.
a) MCP4822T-E/SN: Tape and Reel
8LD SOIC package.
b) MCP4822-E/P: Extended Temperature,
8LD PDIP package.
c) MCP4822-E/SN: Extended Temperature,
8LD SOIC package.

MCP4821/4822
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