Overview
The DAC8760IPWP, produced by Texas Instruments, is a precision, fully integrated 16-bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC) designed to meet the stringent requirements of industrial process-control applications. This device is capable of providing both current and voltage outputs, making it highly versatile for various industrial settings. It features a wide range of output configurations, including 4-20mA, 0-20mA, and 0-24mA for current, and 0-5V, 0-10V, ±5V, and ±10V for voltage, with a 10% overrange option. The DAC8760IPWP is known for its high accuracy, reliability, and robust design, making it an ideal choice for demanding industrial environments.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Number of Bits | 16 |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Current Output Range | 4 mA to 20 mA, 0 mA to 20 mA, 0 mA to 24 mA |
| Voltage Output Range | 0 V to 5 V, 0 V to 10 V, ±5 V, ±10 V (with 10% overrange: 0 V to 5.5 V, 0 V to 11 V, ±5.5 V, ±11 V) |
| Total Unadjusted Error (TUE) | ±0.1% FSR maximum |
| Differential Nonlinearity (DNL) | ±1 LSB maximum |
| Internal Reference | 5-V reference (10 ppm/°C, maximum) |
| Internal Power-Supply Output | 4.6-V |
| Operating Temperature Range | –40°C to 125°C |
| Package Type | HTSSOP (PWP) with 24 pins |
| Supply Voltage | Single 10-V to 36-V or dual supplies up to ±18 V |
Key Features
- Simultaneous voltage and current output capability
- Programmable output slew rate
- Internal 5-V reference and 4.6-V power-supply output
- Reliability features: CRC check, watchdog timer, thermal alarm, open alarm, and short current limit
- Power-on-reset function for known state startup
- CLR and CLR-SEL pins for setting voltage outputs to zero-scale or midscale and current output to the low end of the range
- Digital calibration via zero and gain registers
- Ability to superimpose an external HART signal on the current output
Applications
The DAC8760IPWP is primarily used in industrial process-control applications, such as control systems, industrial automation, and process monitoring. Its robust design and high accuracy make it suitable for environments requiring precise and reliable analog output signals.
Q & A
- What is the primary function of the DAC8760IPWP?
The DAC8760IPWP is a 16-bit digital-to-analog converter that provides both current and voltage outputs for industrial process-control applications. - What are the current output ranges of the DAC8760IPWP?
The current output ranges include 4 mA to 20 mA, 0 mA to 20 mA, and 0 mA to 24 mA. - What are the voltage output ranges of the DAC8760IPWP?
The voltage output ranges include 0 V to 5 V, 0 V to 10 V, ±5 V, and ±10 V, with a 10% overrange option. - What is the total unadjusted error (TUE) of the DAC8760IPWP?
The TUE is ±0.1% FSR maximum. - What is the differential nonlinearity (DNL) of the DAC8760IPWP?
The DNL is ±1 LSB maximum. - Does the DAC8760IPWP support simultaneous voltage and current output?
Yes, it can provide simultaneous voltage and current output. - What is the operating temperature range of the DAC8760IPWP?
The operating temperature range is –40°C to 125°C. - What types of packages are available for the DAC8760IPWP?
The device is available in HTSSOP (PWP) with 24 pins and VQFN (RHA) with 40 pins. - Can the DAC8760IPWP superimpose an external HART signal on the current output?
Yes, it can superimpose an external HART signal on the current output. - What are the reliability features of the DAC8760IPWP?
The reliability features include CRC check, watchdog timer, thermal alarm, open alarm, and short current limit.
