Chapter 4 Theory of Operation

D-to-A Converter

D-to-A Converter

Referring to the schematic shown on page 123, all reference voltages of power circuits are derived from the internal voltage reference of system DAC U21. The system DAC track/hold amplifier outputs are used to provide controllable reference voltages to three power circuits. The system DAC is programmed and responds to the main controller via internal 3-wire serial data bus SERCLK, SERRBK, and SERSTB. The system DAC is mutiplexed to 6 track/hold amplifiers through U27. Each track/hold amplifier is refreshed approximately every 1 msec to maintain its output setting. Changes to track/hold amplifier outputs are accomplished by dwelling on that position for an extended period.

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Agilent Technologies E3632A manual Theory of Operation To-A Converter