Overview
The DAC63204RTER from Texas Instruments is a 12-bit, quad-channel, buffered, voltage-output and current-output smart digital-to-analog converter (DAC). This device is part of the DACx3204 family, which includes the 10-bit DAC53204 and the 8-bit DAC43204, all of which are pin-compatible. The DAC63204 offers a range of features that make it versatile for various applications, including voltage margining, scaling, DC set-point for biasing and calibration, and waveform generation.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 12 Bits |
| Number of Channels | 4 |
| Output Type | Voltage and Current |
| Voltage Output Gains | 1x, 1.5x, 2x, 3x, 4x |
| Current Output Range | ±25 µA, ±50 µA, ±125 µA, ±250 µA |
| Integral Nonlinearity (INL) | -4 to 4 LSB |
| Differential Nonlinearity (DNL) | -1 to 1 LSB |
| Power Supply Range | 1.8 V to 5.5 V |
| Temperature Range | -40°C to +125°C |
| Package Type | 16-pin WQFN (3 mm × 3 mm) |
| Interface | Automatically detected I2C, PMBus, or SPI |
| GPIO Configuration | Configurable as multiple functions |
Key Features
- Programmable voltage or current outputs with flexible configuration.
- High-impedance output when VDD is off and high-impedance and resistive pulldown power-down modes.
- 50-MHz SPI-compatible interface and automatic detection of I2C, PMBus, or SPI interfaces.
- General-purpose input/output (GPIO) configurable as multiple functions.
- Predefined waveform generation: sine wave, triangular, sawtooth.
- User-programmable nonvolatile memory (NVM).
- Internal, external, or power-supply as reference.
- Force-sense option for use as a programmable comparator and current sink.
Applications
- Rack servers.
- Optical modules.
- Inter-DC interconnects (metro).
- High-performance computing.
- Standard notebook PCs.
- Voltage margining and scaling.
- DC set-point for biasing and calibration.
- Waveform generation.
Q & A
- What is the resolution of the DAC63204RTER?
The DAC63204RTER has a resolution of 12 bits. - How many channels does the DAC63204RTER have?
The DAC63204RTER has 4 channels. - What are the output types of the DAC63204RTER?
The DAC63204RTER can output both voltage and current. - What are the available gains for voltage outputs?
The available gains are 1x, 1.5x, 2x, 3x, and 4x. - What is the current output range of the DAC63204RTER?
The current output range options are ±25 µA, ±50 µA, ±125 µA, and ±250 µA. - What is the power supply range for the DAC63204RTER?
The power supply range is from 1.8 V to 5.5 V. - What is the temperature range for the DAC63204RTER?
The temperature range is from -40°C to +125°C. - What interfaces does the DAC63204RTER support?
The DAC63204RTER supports I2C, PMBus, and SPI interfaces, which are automatically detected. - Can the GPIO pins be configured?
Yes, the GPIO pins are configurable as multiple functions. - Does the DAC63204RTER support waveform generation?
Yes, it supports predefined waveform generation including sine wave, triangular, and sawtooth.
