Datasheet
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Maxim Integrated Products
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General Description
The DS4422 and DS4424 contain two or four I
2
C pro-
grammable current DACs that are each capable of
sinking and sourcing current up to 200µA. Each DAC
output has 127 sink and 127 source settings that are
programmed using the I
2
C interface. The current DAC
outputs power up in a high-impedance state.
Applications
Power-Supply Adjustment
Power-Supply Margining
Adjustable Current Sink or Source
Features
♦ Two (DS4422) or Four (DS4424) Current DACs
♦ Full-Scale Current 50µA to 200µA
♦ Full-Scale Range for Each DAC Determined by
External Resistors
♦ 127 Settings Each for Sink and Source Modes
♦ I
2
C-Compatible Serial Interface
♦ Two Address Pins Allow Four Devices on Same
I
2
C Bus
♦ Low Cost
♦ Small Package (14-Pin, 3mm x 3mm TDFN)
♦ -40°C to +85°C Temperature Range
♦ 2.7V to 5.5V Operating Range
DS4422/DS4424
Two-/Four-Channel, I
2
C, 7-Bit Sink/Source
Current DAC
DC-DC
CONVERTER
FB
OUT
SDA
SCL
A0
A1 OUT0
OUT1
GND
R
FS0
R
FS1
R
PU
R
PU
V
CC
V
CC
V
OUT0
FS0
FS1
R
0B
R
0A
DC-DC
CONVERTER
FB
OUT
V
OUT1
R
1B
R
1A
DS4422/
DS4424
Typical Operating Circuit
Ordering Information
19-4744; Rev 1; 7/09
+
Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
T&R = Tape and reel.
EP = Exposed pad.
PART OUTPUTS TEMP RANGE
PIN-
PACKAGE
DS4422N+ 2 -40°C to +85°C 14 TDFN-EP
DS4422N+T&R 2 -40°C to +85°C 14 TDFN-EP
DS4424N+ 4 -40°C to +85°C 14 TDFN-EP
DS4424N+T&R 4 -40°C to +85°C 14 TDFN-EP
Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.