Overview
The DAC8420FS-REEL, produced by Analog Devices Inc., is a quad 12-bit voltage-output Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) with a serial digital interface. This device utilizes BiCMOS technology, offering high circuit density and low power consumption. It is available in a 16-lead SOIC wide package, making it suitable for various applications requiring precise analog voltage outputs.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 12 bits | |||
| Number of DACs | 4 | |||
| Supply Voltage | +5 V | ±15 V | V | |
| Reference Voltage | +2.5 V | ±10 V | V | |
| Power Dissipation (±15 V) | 255 mW | mW | ||
| Power Dissipation (+5 V) | 35 mW | mW | ||
| Positive Supply Current | 4 | 7 | mA | |
| Negative Supply Current | -6 | -3 | mA | |
| Output Voltage Range | Set by VREFHI and VREFLO | V | ||
Key Features
- Guaranteed monotonic over temperature
- Excellent matching between DACs
- Unipolar or bipolar operation
- Buffered voltage outputs
- High-speed serial digital interface
- Reset-to-zero scale or midscale
- Wide supply range: +5 V to ±15 V
- Low power consumption: maximum 35 mW at +5 V supply
- Available in 16-lead PDIP, SOIC, and CERDIP packages
Applications
The DAC8420FS-REEL is suitable for a variety of applications, including industrial control systems, medical devices, automotive electronics, and any system requiring precise and flexible analog voltage output. Its low power consumption and high circuit density make it ideal for space-constrained designs.
Q & A
- What is the resolution of the DAC8420FS-REEL?
The DAC8420FS-REEL has a resolution of 12 bits. - How many DACs are included in the DAC8420FS-REEL?
The DAC8420FS-REEL includes four DACs. - What are the available package types for the DAC8420FS-REEL?
The DAC8420FS-REEL is available in 16-lead PDIP, SOIC, and CERDIP packages. - What is the supply voltage range for the DAC8420FS-REEL?
The supply voltage range is from +5 V to ±15 V. - How is the output voltage range determined?
The output voltage range is determined by the inputs VREFHI and VREFLO. - What is the maximum power dissipation at ±15 V supplies?
The maximum power dissipation at ±15 V supplies is less than 255 mW. - What is the maximum power dissipation at a +5 V supply?
The maximum power dissipation at a +5 V supply is 35 mW. - Does the DAC8420FS-REEL support unipolar and bipolar operation?
Yes, the DAC8420FS-REEL supports both unipolar and bipolar operation. - How is the reset control CLR used?
The user-programmable reset control CLR forces all four DAC outputs to either zero scale or midscale, asynchronously overriding the current DAC register values. - What type of digital interface does the DAC8420FS-REEL use?
The DAC8420FS-REEL uses a high-speed serial digital interface.
