ZHCSHP3 February 2018 DAC8771
PRODUCTION DATA.
In this mode ,the device automatically senses the load on the current output terminal and sets the minimum voltage generated on VPOS_IN terminals to a fixed value. The value is calculated such that for any code change, the settling time is dependent only on the DAC settling time. For example, with a load of 250 Ω and a maximum current of 24 mA, the Buck-Boost output voltage is set as 9 - 12 V. This achieves the maximum power saving without sacrificing settling time because the Buck-Boost output is fixed.
In order to ensure the correct operation of auto-learn mode, following steps below must be followed.
At this point, the clamp register (PCLMP - address 0x07) is populated with the appropriate settings. The clamp status bit CLST (address 0x0B) is set once the clamp register is populated indicating the completion of this process. In this mode the PCLMP bits are read only. Typically, this process of sensing the load is done only once after power up. In order to re initiate this process, the CCLP bits must be rewritten with "10".