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 +====== Pmod DA4 Reference Manual ======
 +The Digilent Pmod DA4 (Revision A) is an octal, 12-bit Digital-to-Analog converter module.
  
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 +== Download This Reference Manual == 
 +  * {{:reference:pmod:pmodda4:pmodda4_rm.pdf| PDF}}
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 +----
 +
 +===== Features =====
 +  * Eight channel, 12-bit DAC
 +  * Capable of eight simultaneous outputs
 +  * High-speed DSP compatible
 +  * Power-down function capability
 +  * Low power consumption
 +  * 6-pin Pmod connector with SPI interface
 +  * Follows [[https://www.digilentinc.com/Pmods/Digilent-Pmod_%20Interface_Specification.pdf|Digilent Interface Specification]] Type 2
 +
 +----
 +=====Functional Description =====
 +The %%Pmod DA4%% utilizes [[http://www.analog.com/media/en/technical-documentation/data-sheets/AD5628_5648_5668.pdf|Analog Devices AD5628-1]] to provide a single DAC capable of 8 simultaneous output channels. With its internal reference voltage of 1.25V and a gain of 2, a resolution of approximately 1 mV can be achieved. 
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 +----
 +===== Interfacing with the Pmod=====
 +The %%Pmod DA4%% communicates with the host board via the [[pmod:communication_protocols:spi|SPI protocol]]. By driving the Chip Select (CS) line to a logic level low voltage, users may send a series of 32 bits of information with the data clocked into the appropriate register on the falling edge of the Serial Clock (SCLK). Once the 32<sup>nd</sup> bit of information has been clocked in, the command that was sent in the data stream is executed. 
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 +An example data stream of how the 32 bits are to be sent to the module is provided below from the [[http://www.analog.com/media/en/technical-documentation/data-sheets/AD5628_5648_5668.pdf|AD5628 datasheet]]:
 +
 +{{ :pmod:pmod:da4:pmodda4_datastream.png?950 |Pmod DA4 Example Data Stream}} 
 +
 +Users should note that the Pmod DA4 by default attempts to use an external reference voltage. However, as there is no external reference voltage provided on the Pmod, users must write to the register to program the chip to use its internal reference voltage of 1.25V. The data stream required to change this (0x8001) is provided below:
 +
 +{{ :pmod:pmod:da4:pmodda4_internalReferenceVoltage.png?950 |Changing the Internal Reference Voltage}}
 +
 +The various commands and addresses available for the on-board AD5628 can be found on page 22 of its [[http://www.analog.com/media/en/technical-documentation/data-sheets/AD5628_5648_5668.pdf|datasheet]].
 +
 +
 +==== Pinout Description Table ====
 +^  Pin  ^  Signal  ^  Description             ^
 +|  1    |  ~CS     |  Chip Select             |
 +|  2    |  MOSI    |  Master-Out-Slave-In     |
 +|  3    |  (NC)    |  Not Connected           |
 +|  4    |  SCLK    |  Serial Clock            |
 +|  5    |  GND     |  Power Supply Ground     |
 +|  6    |  VCC     |  Power Supply (3.3V/5V)  |
 +
 +Any external power applied to the %%Pmod DA4%% must be within 2.7V and 5.5V; however, it is recommended that Pmod is operated at 3.3V.
 +----
 +===== Physical Dimensions =====
 +The pins on the pin header are spaced 100 mil apart. The PCB is 1.2 inches long on the sides parallel to the pins on the pin header and 0.8 inches long on the sides perpendicular to the pin header.
 +----
 +===== Additional Information =====
 +The schematics of the %%Pmod DA4%% are available {{reference:pmod:pmodda4:pmodda4_sch.pdf|here}}. Additional information about the %%DAC%% including communication modes and specific timings of the chip can be found by checking out its datasheet [[http://www.analog.com/media/en/technical-documentation/data-sheets/AD5628_5648_5668.pdf|here]]. 
 +
 +Example code demonstrating how to get information from the %%Pmod DA4%% can be found [[pmod:pmodda4:start#example_projects|here]]. 
 +
 +If you have any questions or comments about the %%Pmod DA4%%, feel free to post them under the appropriate section ("Add-on Boards") of the [[https://forum.digilentinc.com/|Digilent Forum]].