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Resolution (Bits) 12 Number of DAC channels 4 Interface type I2C, SPI Output type Buffered Current, Buffered Voltage Settling time (µs) 20 Features Cost Optimized, Current Output, Low Power, SDO, Small Size, Smart DAC Reference type Ext, Int Architecture String Rating Catalog Output range (max) (mA/V) 5 Output range (min) (mA/V) 0 Sample/update rate (Msps) 0.25 Power consumption (typ) (mW) 1 Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125
Resolution (Bits) 12 Number of DAC channels 4 Interface type I2C, SPI Output type Buffered Current, Buffered Voltage Settling time (µs) 20 Features Cost Optimized, Current Output, Low Power, SDO, Small Size, Smart DAC Reference type Ext, Int Architecture String Rating Catalog Output range (max) (mA/V) 5 Output range (min) (mA/V) 0 Sample/update rate (Msps) 0.25 Power consumption (typ) (mW) 1 Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125
WQFN (RTE) 16 9 mm² 3 x 3
  • Programmable voltage or current outputs with flexible configuration:
    • Voltage outputs:
      • 1 LSB INL and DNL (10-bit and 8-bit)
      • Gains of 1x, 1.5x, 2x, 3x, and 4x
    • Current outputs:
      • 1 LSB INL and DNL (8-bit)
      • ±25 µA, ±50 µA, ±125 µA, ±250 µA output range options
  • Programmable comparator mode for all channels
  • High-impedance output when VDD is off
  • High-impedance and resistive pulldown power-down modes
  • 50-MHz SPI-compatible interface
  • Automatically detected I2C, PMBus™, or SPI interface
    • 1.62-V VIH with VDD = 5.5 V
  • 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
  • Wide operating range:
    • Power supply: 1.8 V to 5.5 V
    • Temperature range: –40˚C to +125˚C
  • Tiny package: 16-pin WQFN (3 mm × 3 mm)
  • Programmable voltage or current outputs with flexible configuration:
    • Voltage outputs:
      • 1 LSB INL and DNL (10-bit and 8-bit)
      • Gains of 1x, 1.5x, 2x, 3x, and 4x
    • Current outputs:
      • 1 LSB INL and DNL (8-bit)
      • ±25 µA, ±50 µA, ±125 µA, ±250 µA output range options
  • Programmable comparator mode for all channels
  • High-impedance output when VDD is off
  • High-impedance and resistive pulldown power-down modes
  • 50-MHz SPI-compatible interface
  • Automatically detected I2C, PMBus™, or SPI interface
    • 1.62-V VIH with VDD = 5.5 V
  • 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
  • Wide operating range:
    • Power supply: 1.8 V to 5.5 V
    • Temperature range: –40˚C to +125˚C
  • Tiny package: 16-pin WQFN (3 mm × 3 mm)

The 12-bit DAC63204, 10-bit DAC53204, and 8-bit DAC43204 ( DACx3204) are a pin-compatible family of quad-channel, buffered, voltage-output and current-output smart digital-to-analog converters (DACs). These DACx3204 support Hi-Z power-down mode and Hi-Z output during power-off condition. The DAC outputs provide a force-sense option for use as a programmable comparator and current sink. The multifunction GPIO, function generation, and NVM enable these smart DACs for processor-less applications and design reuse. These devices automatically detect I2C, PMBus, and SPI interfaces and contain an internal reference.

The feature set combined with the tiny package and low power make these smart DACs an excellent choice for applications such as voltage margining and scaling, dc set-point for biasing and calibration, and waveform generation.

The 12-bit DAC63204, 10-bit DAC53204, and 8-bit DAC43204 ( DACx3204) are a pin-compatible family of quad-channel, buffered, voltage-output and current-output smart digital-to-analog converters (DACs). These DACx3204 support Hi-Z power-down mode and Hi-Z output during power-off condition. The DAC outputs provide a force-sense option for use as a programmable comparator and current sink. The multifunction GPIO, function generation, and NVM enable these smart DACs for processor-less applications and design reuse. These devices automatically detect I2C, PMBus, and SPI interfaces and contain an internal reference.

The feature set combined with the tiny package and low power make these smart DACs an excellent choice for applications such as voltage margining and scaling, dc set-point for biasing and calibration, and waveform generation.

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Evaluation board

DAC63204EVM — DAC63204 evaluation module for four-channel, 12-bit, VOUT and IOUT smart DAC

The DAC63204 evaluation module (EVM) is a platform for evaluating the performance of the DAC63204, DAC53204, and DAC43204 (DACx3204) commercial buffered-voltage and current-output digital-to-analog converters (DACs) in a variety of configurations.

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Hardware development
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Hardware development
Evaluation board
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Simulation model

DAC63204, DAC53204, DAC43204, DAC63004 and DAC53004 IBIS Model

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Calculation tool

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PSPICE-FOR-TI — PSpice® for TI design and simulation tool

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