Current Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) Chips
Description
Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) chips are electronic components that convert digital signals, typically represented as binary numbers, into analog signals, often in the form of voltage or current. These chips are integral in bridging the digital and analog domains, allowing digital devices to interface with the real world by producing continuous analog outputs from discrete digital inputs.
Working Principle
DAC chips operate by taking a digital input, which is a binary representation of a number, and converting it into an analog output. This conversion is achieved through various architectures, such as resistive ladder networks (R2R), string resistors, or current steering methods. The output is typically a voltage or current that is proportional to the digital input value. The usefulness of DACs lies in their ability to translate digital data into a form that can be used by analog devices, enabling digital systems to control or interact with analog processes and equipment.
Applications
DAC chips are used in a wide range of applications. For example, they are employed in audio equipment to convert digital audio files into analog signals that can be played through speakers. In telecommunications, DACs are used to modulate digital signals for transmission over analog channels. They are also crucial in instrumentation and control systems, where they convert digital control signals into analog signals to drive actuators or other devices.
Advantages over other Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) Chips
Some DAC architectures, such as sigma-delta converters, offer advantages in terms of noise reduction and precision. These converters use oversampling and noise shaping techniques to achieve high-resolution outputs, making them suitable for applications requiring high fidelity and accuracy.
Limitations
DAC chips can have limitations such as differential nonlinearity (DNL) and integral nonlinearity (INL), which affect the accuracy of the output signal. Additionally, the settling time, which is the time required for the output to stabilize within a certain error band, can be a limiting factor in high-speed applications.
Considerations
When selecting a DAC chip, several factors should be considered. Initial costs can vary depending on the architecture and specifications of the DAC. Operating expenses may include power consumption, which is a critical factor in battery-powered devices. Durability and reliability are important for applications in harsh environments. Accuracy is determined by the resolution and linearity of the DAC, which should match the application's requirements. Replacement and maintenance costs should also be considered, especially in systems where downtime is costly.
from Texas Instruments
8-Bit D/A Converter 16-PDIP 0 to 70 [See More]
- Output Type: Current
- Package Type: PDIP,SOIC
- Interface Type: Parallel
- Screening Level: Catalog
from DigiKey
12 Bit Digital to Analog Converter 1 20-SO [See More]
- Output Type: Current
- Package Type: SOIC; "20-SOIC (0.295"", 7.50mm Width)"
- Interface Type: Parallel; Parallel
- Packing Method: Cut Tape (CT)
from Texas Instruments
8-Bit D/A Converter 16-SOIC 0 to 70 [See More]
- Output Type: Current
- Package Type: SOIC
- Interface Type: Parallel
- Screening Level: Catalog
from DigiKey
DAC [See More]
- Output Type: Voltage; Current
- Package Type: 68-VFQFN Exposed Pad
- Interface Type: SPI; SPI
- Packing Method: Tray
from Texas Instruments
8-Bit D/A Converter 16-SOIC 0 to 70 [See More]
- Output Type: Current
- Package Type: PDIP,SOIC
- Interface Type: Parallel
- Screening Level: Catalog
from DigiKey
IC DAC 7BIT A-OUT 14TDFN [See More]
- Output Type: Current
- Package Type: 14-WFDFN Exposed Pad
- Interface Type: I2C; I2C
- Packing Method: Cut Tape (CT)
from Texas Instruments
8-bit Microprocessor Compatible, Double-Buffered D/A Converter 20-PDIP 0 to 70 [See More]
- Output Type: Current
- Package Type: PDIP,SOIC
- Interface Type: Parallel
- Screening Level: Catalog
from DigiKey
IC DAC 7BIT A-OUT 8UMAX [See More]
- Output Type: Current
- Package Type: TSSOP; "8-TSSOP, 8-MSOP (0.118"", 3.00mm Width)"
- Interface Type: I2C; I2C
- Packing Method: Cut Tape (CT)
from Texas Instruments
Very Low Distortion Digital-to-Analog Converter for Seismic Applications 16-TSSOP -40 to 85 [See More]
- Output Type: Current
- Package Type: TSSOP
- Interface Type: Bitstream
- Screening Level: Catalog
from DigiKey
IC DAC 12BIT A-OUT 8SOIC [See More]
- Output Type: Current
- Package Type: SOIC; "8-SOIC (0.154"", 3.90mm Width)"
- Interface Type: SPI; SPI
- Packing Method: Cut Tape (CT)
from Texas Instruments
Single-Wire 16-bit DAC for 4-20mA Loops 16-WQFN -40 to 105 [See More]
- Output Type: Current
- Package Type: WQFN
- Interface Type: Single-Wire
- Resolution: 16
from DigiKey
IC DAC 8BIT V OR A-OUT 16QSOP [See More]
- Output Type: Voltage; Current
- Package Type: SSOP; "16-SSOP (0.154"", 3.90mm Width)"
- Interface Type: Parallel; Parallel
- Packing Method: Cut Tape (CT)
from Texas Instruments
SPI 16-bit Precision DAC for 4-20mA Loops 16-WQFN -40 to 105 [See More]
- Output Type: Current
- Package Type: WQFN
- Interface Type: Serial; SPI
- Resolution: 16
from DigiKey
IC DAC 16BIT A-OUT 48QFN [See More]
- Output Type: Current
- Package Type: 48-VFQFN Exposed Pad
- Interface Type: Parallel; Parallel
- Packing Method: Cut Tape (CT)
from Texas Instruments
Single-Channel, 12-Bit Programmable Current Output DAC 24-HTSSOP -40 to 125 [See More]
- Output Type: Current
- Package Type: HTSSOP,VQFN
- Interface Type: Serial; SPI
- Resolution: 12
from DigiKey
14 Bit Digital to Analog Converter 1 28-TSSOP [See More]
- Output Type: Current
- Package Type: TSSOP; "28-TSSOP (0.173"", 4.40mm Width)"
- Interface Type: Parallel; Parallel
- Packing Method: Tube
from Texas Instruments
Single Channel, 12-Bit, Programmable Current Output and Voltage Output DAC 24-HTSSOP -40 to 125 [See More]
- Output Type: Voltage; Current
- Package Type: HTSSOP,VQFN
- Interface Type: Serial; SPI
- Resolution: 12
from DigiKey
12 Bit Digital to Analog Converter 2 16-SOIC [See More]
- Output Type: Current
- Package Type: SOIC; "16-SOIC (0.295"", 7.50mm Width)"
- Interface Type: SPI; SPI
- Packing Method: Tube
from Texas Instruments
Dual Monolithic CMOS 12-Bit Multiplying Digital-to-Analog Converter 16-PDIP -40 to 85 [See More]
- Output Type: Current
- Package Type: SOIC
- Interface Type: Serial; SPI
- Screening Level: Catalog
from DigiKey
12 Bit Digital to Analog Converter 2 24-SOIC [See More]
- Output Type: Current
- Package Type: SOIC; "24-SOIC (0.295"", 7.50mm Width)"
- Interface Type: Parallel; Parallel
- Packing Method: Tube
from Texas Instruments
Dual Monolithic CMOS 12-Bit Multiplying Digital-to-Analog Converter 24-PDIP -40 to 85 [See More]
- Output Type: Current
- Package Type: SOIC
- Interface Type: Parallel
- Screening Level: Catalog
from DigiKey
14 Bit Digital to Analog Converter 1 48-HTQFP (7x7) [See More]
- Output Type: Current
- Package Type: 48-PowerTQFP
- Interface Type: Parallel
- Packing Method: Tray
from Texas Instruments
DAC7802 Dual Monolithic CMOS 12-Bit Multiplying Digital-to-Analog Converter [See More]
- Output Type: Current
- Package Type: SOIC
- Interface Type: Parallel
- Screening Level: Catalog
from DigiKey
14 Bit Digital to Analog Converter 2 48-TQFP (7x7) [See More]
- Output Type: Current
- Package Type: TQFP; 48-TQFP
- Interface Type: Parallel; Parallel
- Packing Method: Cut Tape (CT)
from Texas Instruments
12-Bit, Serial Input, Multiplying Digital to Analog Converter 10-VSSOP -40 to 125 [See More]
- Output Type: Current
- Package Type: VSSOP
- Interface Type: Serial; SPI
- Screening Level: Catalog
from DigiKey
8 Bit Digital to Analog Converter 2 20-SOIC [See More]
- Output Type: Current
- Package Type: SOIC; "20-SOIC (0.295"", 7.50mm Width)"
- Interface Type: Parallel; Parallel
- Packing Method: Cut Tape (CT)
from Texas Instruments
12-bit, Parallel Input, Multiplying DAC 20-TSSOP -40 to 125 [See More]
- Output Type: Current
- Package Type: TSSOP
- Interface Type: Parallel
- Screening Level: Catalog
from DigiKey
16 Bit Digital to Analog Converter 2 100-HTQFP (14x14) [See More]
- Output Type: Current
- Package Type: TQFP; 100-TQFP Exposed Pad
- Interface Type: Parallel; Parallel
- Packing Method: Tray
from Texas Instruments
12-bit, Dual Channel, Parallel Input, Multiplying Digital-to-Analog Converter 40-WQFN -40 to 125 [See More]
- Output Type: Current
- Package Type: WQFN
- Interface Type: Parallel
- Screening Level: Catalog
from DigiKey
14 Bit Digital to Analog Converter 1 8-VSSOP [See More]
- Output Type: Current
- Package Type: TSSOP; "8-TSSOP, 8-MSOP (0.118"", 3.00mm Width)"
- Interface Type: SPI; SPI
- Packing Method: Cut Tape (CT)
from Texas Instruments
CMOS 12-Bit Serial Input Mulitplying Digital-to-Analog Converter 8-SOIC -40 to 85 [See More]
- Output Type: Current
- Package Type: SOIC
- Interface Type: Serial; SPI
- Screening Level: Catalog
from DigiKey
16 Bit Digital to Analog Converter 1 8-SON (3x3) [See More]
- Output Type: Current
- Package Type: 8-VDFN Exposed Pad
- Interface Type: SPI; SPI
- Packing Method: Cut Tape (CT)
from Texas Instruments
Single-Channel, 16-Bit Programmable Current Output DAC 24-HTSSOP -40 to 125 [See More]
- Output Type: Current
- Package Type: HTSSOP,VQFN
- Interface Type: Serial; SPI
- Resolution: 16
from DigiKey
16 Bit Digital to Analog Converter 4 28-SSOP [See More]
- Output Type: Current
- Package Type: SSOP; "28-SSOP (0.209"", 5.30mm Width)"
- Interface Type: SPI; SPI
- Packing Method: Cut Tape (CT)
from Texas Instruments
Single-Channel, 16-Bit, Programmable Current/Voltage Output DAC for 4-20mA Current Loop Applications 24-HTSSOP -40 to 125 [See More]
- Output Type: Voltage; Current
- Package Type: HTSSOP,VQFN
- Interface Type: Serial; SPI
- Resolution: 16
from DigiKey
8 Bit Digital to Analog Converter 1 16-SOIC [See More]
- Output Type: Current
- Package Type: SOIC; "16-SOIC (0.154"", 3.90mm Width)"
- Interface Type: Parallel; Parallel
- Packing Method: Tube
from Texas Instruments
14-Bit, Single Channel, Serial Interface, Multiplying Digital-to-Analog Converter 8-VSSOP -40 to 85 [See More]
- Output Type: Current
- Package Type: SON,VSSOP
- Interface Type: Serial; SPI
- Screening Level: Catalog
from DigiKey
8 Bit Digital to Analog Converter 1 20-PLCC (9x9) [See More]
- Output Type: Current
- Package Type: PLCC; 20-LCC (J-Lead)
- Interface Type: Parallel; Parallel
- Packing Method: Tube
from Texas Instruments
14-Bit, Dual Channel, Serial Interface, Multiplying Digital-to-Analog Converter 16-TSSOP -40 to 85 [See More]
- Output Type: Current
- Package Type: TSSOP
- Interface Type: Serial; SPI
- Screening Level: Catalog
from DigiKey
8 Bit Digital to Analog Converter 1 16-PDIP [See More]
- Output Type: Current
- Package Type: DIP; PDIP; "16-DIP (0.300"", 7.62mm)"
- Interface Type: Parallel; Parallel
- Packing Method: Tube
from Texas Instruments
14-Bit, Quad Channel, Serial Interface, Multiplying Digital-to-Analog Converter 28-SSOP -40 to 85 [See More]
- Output Type: Current
- Package Type: SSOP
- Interface Type: Serial; SPI
- Screening Level: Catalog
from DigiKey
8 Bit Digital to Analog Converter 2 20-PDIP [See More]
- Output Type: Current
- Package Type: DIP; PDIP; "20-DIP (0.300"", 7.62mm)"
- Interface Type: Parallel; Parallel
- Packing Method: Tube
from Texas Instruments
14-Bit, Dual Channel, Parallel Interface, Multiplying Digital-to-Analog Converter 38-TSSOP -40 to 125 [See More]
- Output Type: Current
- Package Type: TSSOP
- Interface Type: Parallel
- Screening Level: Catalog
from DigiKey
14 Bit Digital to Analog Converter 2 16-TSSOP [See More]
- Output Type: Current
- Package Type: TSSOP; "16-TSSOP (0.173"", 4.40mm Width)"
- Interface Type: SPI; SPI
- Packing Method: Tube
from Texas Instruments
14-Bit, Single Channel, Parallel Interface, Multiplying Digital-to-Analog Converter 28-SSOP -40 to 85 [See More]
- Output Type: Current
- Package Type: SSOP
- Interface Type: Parallel
- Screening Level: Catalog
from DigiKey
12 Bit Digital to Analog Converter 1 20-TSSOP [See More]
- Output Type: Current
- Package Type: TSSOP; "20-TSSOP (0.173"", 4.40mm Width)"
- Interface Type: Parallel; Parallel
- Packing Method: Tube
from Texas Instruments
16-Bit, Serial Input Multiplying Digital to Analog Converter 8-VSSOP -40 to 85 [See More]
- Output Type: Current
- Package Type: SON,VSSOP
- Interface Type: Serial; SPI
- Screening Level: Catalog
from DigiKey
12 Bit Digital to Analog Converter 1 10-VSSOP [See More]
- Output Type: Current
- Package Type: "10-TFSOP, 10-MSOP (0.118"", 3.00mm Width)"
- Interface Type: SPI; SPI
- Packing Method: Cut Tape (CT)
from Texas Instruments
16-Bit, Dual Serial Input Multiplying Digital-to-Analog Converter 16-TSSOP -40 to 85 [See More]
- Output Type: Current
- Package Type: TSSOP
- Interface Type: Serial; SPI
- Screening Level: Catalog
from DigiKey
12 Bit Digital to Analog Converter 2 40-WQFN (6x6) [See More]
- Output Type: Current
- Package Type: 40-WFQFN Exposed Pad
- Interface Type: Parallel; Parallel
- Packing Method: Cut Tape (CT)
from Data Device Corporation (DDC)
16 Bit Pin Programmable Digital-to-Synchro or Digital-to-Resolver Converter. 0.05% Scale Factor Variation with Angle. DC-Coupled Reference Accepts any Waveform.Generates SIN/COS DC or Rotating PPI Sweep. High-Rel CMOS D/R Chip.8-Bit/2-Byte Double Buffered Transparent Latches. [See More]
- Output Type: Voltage; Current; Syncr/Resolv
- Operating Temperature: -55 to 125
from Universal Semiconductor, Inc.
The USC 1843 is a monolithic high speed silicon gate CMOS D/A converter containing three video DACs. Each DAC will convert 4 bit digital information into the drive for the respective RGB color. Current sources are switched to set the output levels into the monitor load. Either 75 or 37.5 ohm loads... [See More]
- Output Type: Current
- Production Status: Full-Production
- Package Type: DIP
- Screening Level: Commercial; Industrial
from LCSC Electronics Technology (HK) Limited
30ns Parallel 2.7V~5.5V 10Bit TSSOP-28 Digital To Analog Converters (DACs) ROHS [See More]
- Output Type: Current
- Package Type: SSOP; TSSOP
- Interface Type: Parallel; Parallel
- Resolution: 10
from Utmel Electronic Limited
12-bit, Parallel Input, Multiplying DAC 20-TSSOP -40 to 125 [See More]
- Output Type: Current; Current - Unbuffered
- Package Type: SSOP; 20-TSSOP (0.173, 4.40mm Width)
- Interface Type: Parallel; Parallel
- Packing Method: Tape Reel; Tape & Reel (TR)
from Cirrus Logic, Inc.
The CS4373A is a high-performance, differential output digital/analog converter (DAC) with programmable attenuation and multiple operational modes. AC test modes measure system dynamic performance through THD and CMRR tests while DC test modes are for gain calibration and pulse tests. The CS4373A is... [See More]
- Output Type: Voltage; Current
- Pins: 28
- Package Type: SSOP
- Resolution: 24
from Data Device Corporation (DDC)
Digital-to-Sin/Cos Converter. High power hybrid D/R with µP compatible latched input. AC or DC power supplies. BIT output. [See More]
- Output Type: Voltage; Current; Resolver
- Operating Temperature: -55 to 125
from LCSC Electronics Technology (HK) Limited
100ns Parallel 8Bit SOIC-16 Digital To Analog Converters (DACs) ROHS [See More]
- Output Type: Current
- Package Type: SOIC
- Interface Type: Parallel; Parallel
- Resolution: 8
from Utmel Electronic Limited
DAC 2-CH R-2R 12-bit 24-Pin PDIP Tube [See More]
- Output Type: Current; Current - Unbuffered
- Package Type: DIP; 24-DIP (0.300, 7.62mm)
- Interface Type: Parallel; Parallel
- Packing Method: Tube; Tube
from Data Device Corporation (DDC)
16 Bit High Frequency Hybrid Digital-to-Resolver Converter. Operational Up to 10 khz. 2 Vrms, 6.81 Vrms, 11.8 V L-L, or Scalable Resolver Outputs.2mA rms Output. 16-Bit Resolution. 8-Bit/2-Byte Double Buffered Transparent Latches.DC-Coupled Reference Accepts any Waveform. High-Rel CMOS D/RChip. No... [See More]
- Output Type: Voltage; Current; Resolver
- Operating Temperature: -55 to 125
from Utmel Electronic Limited
DAC 2-CH Segment 16-bit 144-Pin FCBGA Tray [See More]
- Output Type: Current; Current - Unbuffered
- Package Type: 144-FBGA, FCBGA
- Interface Type: Serial; Parallel; JESD204B
- Packing Method: Tape Reel; Tray
from Data Device Corporation (DDC)
Digital-to-Synchro-Hybrid Converter. High power hybrid D/S with µP compatible latched input. AC or DC supplies. Bit output. Can be used for driving CT, CDX, and TR loads. Resolution: 16 bit. Accuracy: To +/-2 minutes. Output Drive: 7 VA. [See More]
- Output Type: Voltage; Current; Synchro
- Operating Temperature: -55 to 125
from Utmel Electronic Limited
DAC Single Current Steering 10-Bit 64-Pin VQFN T/R [See More]
- Output Type: Current; Current - Unbuffered
- Package Type: 64-VFQFN Exposed Pad
- Interface Type: Parallel; LVDS - Parallel
- Packing Method: Tape Reel; Tape & Reel (TR)
from Data Device Corporation (DDC)
The DSC-11524 is a versatile multiplying Digital-to-Synchro/Resolver converter. The digital input represents an angle, and the output is pin programmable for either Resolver, SIN/COS, or three-line synchro type output. The reference input will accept any waveform, even a sawtooth for CRT drive. [See More]
- Output Type: Voltage; Current; Synchro
- Operating Temperature: -48.33 to 51.67
from Utmel Electronic Limited
DAC8775IRWFR [See More]
- Output Type: Voltage; Current; Analog Current and Voltage
- Package Type: 72-VFQFN Exposed Pad
- Interface Type: SPI; SPI
- Packing Method: Tape Reel; Tape & Reel (TR)
from Data Device Corporation (DDC)
Two Channel Digital-to-Resolver Converter. High Reliability CMOS D/R Chip. 8-Bit/2-Byte Double Buffered Transparent Latches. [See More]
- Output Type: Voltage; Current; Resolver
- Operating Temperature: -55 to 125
from Utmel Electronic Limited
IC 10-BIT D/A CONV 28-TSSOP [See More]
- Output Type: Current; Current - Unbuffered
- Package Type: SSOP; 28-TSSOP (0.173, 4.40mm Width)
- Interface Type: Parallel; Parallel
- Packing Method: Tube; Tube
from Utmel Electronic Limited
IC 12-BIT D/A CONVERTER 8-SOIC [See More]
- Output Type: Current; Current - Unbuffered
- Package Type: SOIC; 8-SOIC (0.154, 3.90mm Width)
- Interface Type: SPI; SPI
- Packing Method: Tube; Tube
from Utmel Electronic Limited
IC 14 BIT 125 MSPS DAC 28-SOIC [See More]
- Output Type: Current; Current - Unbuffered
- Package Type: SOIC; 28-SOIC (0.295, 7.50mm Width)
- Interface Type: Parallel; Parallel
- Packing Method: Tube; Tube
from Utmel Electronic Limited
IC 8 BIT 0.1US MDAC P/O 20-PLCC [See More]
- Output Type: Current; Current - Unbuffered
- Package Type: 20-LCC (J-Lead)
- Interface Type: Parallel; Parallel
- Packing Method: Tube; Tube
from Utmel Electronic Limited
IC DAC 12BIT A-OUT 20SOIC [See More]
- Output Type: Current; Current - Unbuffered
- Package Type: SOIC; 20-SOIC (0.295, 7.50mm Width)
- Interface Type: Parallel; Parallel
- Packing Method: Tube; Tube
from Utmel Electronic Limited
IC DAC 12BIT DUAL 275MSPS 48TQFP [See More]
- Output Type: Current; Current - Unbuffered
- Package Type: QFP; 48-TQFP
- Interface Type: Parallel; Parallel
- Packing Method: Tape Reel; Tray
from Utmel Electronic Limited
IC DAC 14BIT A-OUT 252BGA [See More]
- Output Type: Current; Current - Unbuffered
- Package Type: 252-BGA
- Interface Type: Parallel; Parallel
- Packing Method: Tape Reel; Tray
from Utmel Electronic Limited
IC DAC 14BIT MULTIPLYING 8VSSOP [See More]
- Output Type: Current; Current - Unbuffered
- Package Type: SSOP; 8-TSSOP, 8-MSOP (0.118, 3.00mm Width)
- Interface Type: SPI; SPI
- Packing Method: Tape Reel; Tape & Reel (TR)
from Utmel Electronic Limited
IC DAC 16BIT A-OUT 100HTQFP [See More]
- Output Type: Current; Current - Unbuffered
- Package Type: QFP; 100-TQFP Exposed Pad
- Interface Type: Parallel; Parallel
- Packing Method: Tape Reel; Tray
from Utmel Electronic Limited
IC DAC 16BIT DUAL MULT 16-TSSOP [See More]
- Output Type: Current; Current - Unbuffered
- Package Type: SSOP; 16-TSSOP (0.173, 4.40mm Width)
- Interface Type: SPI; SPI
- Packing Method: Tape Reel; Tape & Reel (TR)
from Utmel Electronic Limited
IC DAC 8 BIT MULTIPLYING 16-SOIC [See More]
- Output Type: Current; Current - Unbuffered
- Package Type: SOIC; 16-SOIC (0.154, 3.90mm Width)
- Interface Type: Parallel; Parallel
- Packing Method: Tube; Tube
from Utmel Electronic Limited
IC DAC 8BIT A-OUT 16DIP [See More]
- Output Type: Current; Current - Unbuffered
- Package Type: DIP; 16-DIP (0.300, 7.62mm)
- Interface Type: Parallel; Parallel
- Packing Method: Tube; Tube
from Utmel Electronic Limited
IC DAC 8BIT A-OUT 44QFP [See More]
- Output Type: Current; Current - Unbuffered
- Package Type: QFP; 44-QFP
- Interface Type: Parallel; Parallel
- Packing Method: Tape Reel; Tray