AD581

Rev. C | Page 2 of 12

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Features .............................................................................................. 1

Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1

General Description ......................................................................... 1

Product Highlights ........................................................................... 1

Revision History ............................................................................... 2

Specifications..................................................................................... 3

Absolute Maximum Ratings............................................................ 5

ESD Caution.................................................................................. 5

Applying the AD581......................................................................... 6

Voltage Variation vs. Temperature ............................................. 6

Output Current Characteristics...................................................7

Dynamic Performance..................................................................7

Precision High Current Supply ...................................................8

Connection for Reduced Primary Supply..................................8

The AD581 as a Current Limiter.....................................................9

Negative 10 V Reference...............................................................9

10 V Reference with Multiplying CMOS DACs or ADCs .......9

Precision 12-Bit DAC Reference .................................................9

Outline Dimensions ........................................................................11

Ordering Guide ...........................................................................11

REVISION HISTORY

4/09—Rev. B to Rev. C

Updated Format..................................................................Universal

Changes to Table 1............................................................................ 3

Changes to Figure 2.......................................................................... 6

Changes to Figure 11........................................................................ 8

Changes to 10 V Reference with Multiplying CMOS DACs

or ADCs Section ............................................................................... 9

Changes to Precision 12-Bit DAC Reference Section.................. 9

Changes to Figure 13........................................................................ 9

Changes to Figure 15 and Figure 16............................................. 10

Updated Outline Dimensions ....................................................... 11

Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 11