Overview
The DAC08CSZ is a member of the DAC08 series of 8-bit monolithic digital-to-analog converters produced by Analog Devices Inc. These converters are known for their high-speed performance, low cost, and outstanding applications flexibility. The DAC08CSZ offers advanced circuit design that achieves 85 ns settling times with very low glitch energy and low power consumption, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Bits | 8 |
| Settling Time | 85 ns |
| Power Supply Range | ±4.5 V to ±18 V |
| Power Consumption | 33 mW at ±5 V |
| Reference Current Range | 20 to 1 |
| Nonlinearity | ±0.1% over the entire operating temperature range |
| Package Type | 16-Lead SOIC |
| Operating Temperature Range | Varies by model, but generally suitable for military/aerospace applications processed to MIL-STD-883, Level B |
Key Features
- High-speed performance with 85 ns settling times and very low glitch energy.
- Monotonic multiplying performance over a wide 20 to 1 reference current range.
- Matching to within 1 LSB between reference and full-scale currents, eliminating the need for full-scale trimming in most applications.
- Direct interface to all popular logic families with full noise immunity provided by the high swing, adjustable threshold logic input.
- High voltage compliance complementary current outputs, enabling differential operation to effectively double the peak-to-peak output swing.
- Low power consumption, making it attractive for portable and military/aerospace applications.
Applications
- 8-bit, 1 µs A/D converters.
- Servo motor and pen drivers.
- Waveform generators.
- Audio encoders and attenuators.
- Analog meter drivers.
- Programmable power supplies.
- LCD display drivers.
- High-speed modems.
- Other applications requiring low cost, high speed, and complete input/output versatility.
Q & A
- What is the settling time of the DAC08CSZ?
The settling time of the DAC08CSZ is 85 ns.
- What is the power supply range for the DAC08CSZ?
The power supply range for the DAC08CSZ is ±4.5 V to ±18 V.
- How much power does the DAC08CSZ consume at ±5 V supplies?
The DAC08CSZ consumes 33 mW at ±5 V supplies.
- What is the reference current range for the DAC08CSZ?
The reference current range for the DAC08CSZ is 20 to 1.
- Does the DAC08CSZ require full-scale trimming?
No, matching to within 1 LSB between reference and full-scale currents eliminates the need for full-scale trimming in most applications.
- Can the outputs of the DAC08CSZ be directly converted to voltage without an external op amp?
- What are the typical applications of the DAC08CSZ?
The DAC08CSZ is used in applications such as 8-bit A/D converters, servo motor and pen drivers, waveform generators, audio encoders and attenuators, analog meter drivers, programmable power supplies, LCD display drivers, and high-speed modems.
- Is the DAC08CSZ suitable for military/aerospace applications?
- What is the package type of the DAC08CSZ?
The DAC08CSZ comes in a 16-Lead SOIC package.
- Does the DAC08CSZ guarantee monotonicity?
