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Resolution (Bits) 16 Number of DAC channels 1 Interface type Parallel Output type Buffered Voltage Settling time (µs) 10 Features Low Power, Reset to Mid-Scale Reference type Ext Architecture String Rating Catalog Output range (max) (mA/V) 5.5 Output range (min) (mA/V) 0 Sample/update rate (Msps) 0.1 Power consumption (typ) (mW) 0.72 Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85
Resolution (Bits) 16 Number of DAC channels 1 Interface type Parallel Output type Buffered Voltage Settling time (µs) 10 Features Low Power, Reset to Mid-Scale Reference type Ext Architecture String Rating Catalog Output range (max) (mA/V) 5.5 Output range (min) (mA/V) 0 Sample/update rate (Msps) 0.1 Power consumption (typ) (mW) 0.72 Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85
TQFP (PBS) 32 49 mm² 7 x 7
  • Micropower Operation: 250 uA at 5 V AVDD
  • Power-On Reset to Min-Scale
  • 16-Bit Monotonic
  • Settling Time: 10 us to ±0.003% FSR
  • 16-Bit Parallel Interface
  • On-Chip Output Buffer Amplifier With Rail-to-Rail Operation
  • Hardware Reset to Min-Scale or Mid-Scale
  • Double-Buffered Architecture
  • Asynchronous LDAC Control
  • Data Readback Support
  • 1.8 V Compatible Digital Interface:
    • DVDD = 1.8 V–5.5 V
  • Wide Analog Supply Range:
    • AVDD = 2.7 V–5.5 V
  • 32-Lead 5 mm × 5 mm TQFP Package
  • APPLICATIONS
    • Process Control
    • Data Acquisition Systems
    • Closed-Loop Servo Control
    • PC Peripherals
    • Portable Instrumentation

  • Micropower Operation: 250 uA at 5 V AVDD
  • Power-On Reset to Min-Scale
  • 16-Bit Monotonic
  • Settling Time: 10 us to ±0.003% FSR
  • 16-Bit Parallel Interface
  • On-Chip Output Buffer Amplifier With Rail-to-Rail Operation
  • Hardware Reset to Min-Scale or Mid-Scale
  • Double-Buffered Architecture
  • Asynchronous LDAC Control
  • Data Readback Support
  • 1.8 V Compatible Digital Interface:
    • DVDD = 1.8 V–5.5 V
  • Wide Analog Supply Range:
    • AVDD = 2.7 V–5.5 V
  • 32-Lead 5 mm × 5 mm TQFP Package
  • APPLICATIONS
    • Process Control
    • Data Acquisition Systems
    • Closed-Loop Servo Control
    • PC Peripherals
    • Portable Instrumentation

The DAC8541 is a low-power, single channel, 16-bit, voltage output DAC. Its on-chip precision output amplifier allows rail-to-rail voltage swing to be achieved at the output. The DAC8541 utilizes a 16-bit parallel interface and features additional powerdown function pins as well as hardware-enabled, asynchronous DAC updating and reset capability.

The DAC8541 requires an external reference voltage to set the output range of the DAC. The device incorporates a power-on-reset circuit that ensures that the DAC output powers up at min-scale and remains there until a valid write takes place to the device. In addition, the DAC8541 contains a power-down feature, accessed via two hardware pins, that when enabled reduces the current consumption of the device to 200 nA at 5 V.

The low power consumption of this device in normal operation makes it ideally suited for use in portable battery operated equipment applications. The power consumption is 1.2 mW at AVDD = 5 V reducing to 1 uW in power-down mode.

The DAC8541 is available in a 32-lead TQFP package with an operating temperature range of –40°C to 85°C.

The DAC8541 is a low-power, single channel, 16-bit, voltage output DAC. Its on-chip precision output amplifier allows rail-to-rail voltage swing to be achieved at the output. The DAC8541 utilizes a 16-bit parallel interface and features additional powerdown function pins as well as hardware-enabled, asynchronous DAC updating and reset capability.

The DAC8541 requires an external reference voltage to set the output range of the DAC. The device incorporates a power-on-reset circuit that ensures that the DAC output powers up at min-scale and remains there until a valid write takes place to the device. In addition, the DAC8541 contains a power-down feature, accessed via two hardware pins, that when enabled reduces the current consumption of the device to 200 nA at 5 V.

The low power consumption of this device in normal operation makes it ideally suited for use in portable battery operated equipment applications. The power consumption is 1.2 mW at AVDD = 5 V reducing to 1 uW in power-down mode.

The DAC8541 is available in a 32-lead TQFP package with an operating temperature range of –40°C to 85°C.

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* Data sheet 16-Bit, Single Channel, Parallel Input Digital-to-Analog Converter with Rail-to- datasheet 05 Dec 2001
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EVM User's guide DAC8541EVM (Rev. A) 05 Aug 2002
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