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Problem with I2C between PIC18F and MAX5820 (DAC)

 
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Problem with I2C between PIC18F and MAX5820 (DAC)
PostPosted: Sat Feb 14, 2009 7:59 am     Reply with quote
Hi!

I'm trying to control a MAX5820 DAC with a PIC18F4525. My problem is this doesn't work.
I've monitored SDA and SCL and it seems that the connection is ok, because MAX5820 sends the ACK bit (pulling SDA low while 9th SCL clock cycle).

Maybe something in my code is wrong. I'm very unsure about my set_DAC procedure. (And without writing something to the DAC I can't really test my get_DAC function. Maybe you can tell me whats wrong in my code.
This are my functions:
Code:
//using CCS-compiler with MPLAB

#define DAC            0x70

void set_DAC(char dac_a, char dac_b) {   //set DAC A and DAC B of MAX5820

   i2c_start();
   i2c_write(DAC|0x00);
   i2c_write(0x00|dac_a>>4);
   i2c_write(dac_a<<4);
   i2c_stop();
   
   i2c_start();
   i2c_write(DAC|0x00);
   i2c_write(0x10|dac_b>>4);
   i2c_write(dac_b<<4);
   i2c_stop();

}

char get_DAC(int1 select) {      //read DAC A or DAC B data from MAX5820
   
   char tmp=0x00;
   
   i2c_start();
   i2c_write(DAC|0x00);
   if(select) i2c_write(0xF1);   //read DAC A
   else i2c_write(0xF2);      //read DAC B
   i2c_start();
   i2c_write(DAC|0x01);
   tmp=i2c_read()<<4;
   tmp=tmp|i2c_read()>>4;
   i2c_stop();
   return tmp;

}


And here's the datasheet: http://www.farnell.com/datasheets/112025.pdf

Thanks for any help.
Kenny



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PostPosted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 4:43 pm     Reply with quote
I haven't used this chip, but here are a few things to check.

Code:

#define DAC            0x70


This implies the MAX5820L part with the Vadd pin connected to GND.
Confirm that the reference is connected.

Guess it is possible that the DACs have been inadvertently powered down.
May need to write the powerup sequence first.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 9:04 am     Reply with quote
Thanks for answer.

Yes the Vadd-pin is connected to ground.

Tomorrow I'll try the power-up command and report if it helps.


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PostPosted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 8:17 am     Reply with quote
Thanks!
You were right, the DAC was in power-down mode.
After setting in power-up mode the device works.
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