
DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The TRAC family of Field Programmable
Analog Devices offers an integrated path from
signal processing problems to working silicon
solutions - i n minutes!
The Totally
Reconfigurable Analog Circuit is a highly
flexible single chip solution to the signal
processing problems found in many markets.
Introducing a Top-Down, Structured design
disci pl ine,
TRAC
enables
rapid
implementation, prototyping and product
release. Rather than working at the component
level, TRAC champions the Computational
Approach, providing designers with benefits
formerly associated only with programmable
digital devices. TRAC brings a truly integrated
Signal Processing problem solving process,
offering a path to Custom Silicon for higher
volume users.
TRAC devices have to be loaded with program
data at power-up and run from a split 5V
supply. By integrating the loading interface
ci rcuitry, vol tage regulation, supply
monitoring and thermal protection, the TRAC
support circuit (TRAC-S2) further simplifies
circuit integration and interface with memory
devices.
An adjustable frequency oscillator clocks
program data out of a serial output memory
device and into any number of cascaded TRAC
devices. By monitoring the bit stream pattern,
TRAC-S2 can sense when loading is complete
and stop clocking automatically.
An adjustable ‘rail-splitter’ generates the
ground supply rail, and the supply monitoring
function initiates program load on power-up,
and after power failure or serious fluctuation.
Thermal shutdown further protects the device
against overheating.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
Makes designing TRAC circuits easier,
production prototyping quicker
Reduces component count and
manufacturing costs
Enablessimpleconnectionofaserialoutput
EEPROM or other memory device to TRAC
Compatible with current and future TRAC
devices
Automatic programloadingat power-up
Supply monitor function reloads program
after power failure or fluctuation
Frequencyofon-chiposcillatoruser-defined
Senses number of cascaded TRAC devices
automatically
Automaticallystopsclockingwhenprogram
loading complete
Simplifies generation of TRAC supply
voltages
Ground voltage user defined
Thermalshutdownfunctionprotectsagainst
overloading due to circuit failures
Full industrial temperature range
ORDERING INFORMATION
PART NUMBER
PACKAGE
PART
MARK
TRAC-S2Q16
QSOP16
TRAC-S2
TRAC
SUPPORT CIRCUIT
ISSUE 1 - JANUARY 2000
TRAC-S2
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