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AD5660 supply & Ref_out

Category: Datasheet/Specs
Product Number: AD5660CRMZ-2

Hallo everyone.

My problem is the following: i'm using (on an existing board), an AD5660CRMZ-2 (2.5V ref out) with the supply at 3.3V (instead of 5V typical mentioned in the d.s.).

Basically, i'm supposing to have it as it is and I want to understand the risks

It's not clear to me IF :

- it's a possible choice or there are risks of malfunctions and in case what kind of malfunctions (for example oscillations?)

- Remark:the DAC is used to generate output voltages below 1V; does this fact reduce the criticality?

- the 2.5V internal reference works properly (what is the minimum supply voltage required?)

- does the Ref pin output capacitor size change something?

Best Regards

RC

  • Hi RC, 

    The risk when operating outside of the specified voltage (but within max rating) is that we couldn't guarantee the parts' performance. The data provided on Table 2 of the ds for variants *-2 and *-3 are tested with VDD = 4.5 - 5.5V. For example, the 2.5V reference's initial accuracy may not be within +/-5mV, this would affect the accuracy in the best case. The worst case is the part might even exhibit unusual behavior. I can't give clear examples of what would happen.

    My suggestion would be, to replace the DAC with the *-1 models which are pin compatible. or if possible, use other DACs that are characterized at 3.3V operation. I did a quick check for us but we don't have other direct pin compatible options for the AD5660.

    Regarding capacitor size, I assume you're referring to the physical size of the capacitor. In my experience, size doesn't really affect the reference performance. What's important is the effective capacitance value with DC voltage.

    Regards,

    ~ian