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Resolution (Bits) 16 Number of DAC channels 1 Interface type SPI Output type Buffered Current Features 4-20mA loop transmitter, Low Power Reference type Ext Architecture Delta-Sigma Rating Catalog Output range (max) (mA/V) 24 Output range (min) (mA/V) 0 Power consumption (typ) (mW) 0.33 Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 105
Resolution (Bits) 16 Number of DAC channels 1 Interface type SPI Output type Buffered Current Features 4-20mA loop transmitter, Low Power Reference type Ext Architecture Delta-Sigma Rating Catalog Output range (max) (mA/V) 24 Output range (min) (mA/V) 0 Power consumption (typ) (mW) 0.33 Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 105
WQFN (RGH) 16 16 mm² 4 x 4
  • 16-Bit Resolution
  • Very-Low Supply Current of 100 µA
  • 5 ppmFS/°C Gain Error
  • Pin-Programmable Power-Up Condition
  • Loop-Error Detection and Reporting
  • Programmable Output-Current Error Levels
  • Simple HART Modulator Interfacing
  • Highly Integrated Feature Set in Small
    Footprint WQFN-16 (4- × 4-mm,
    0.5-mm Pitch)
  • 16-Bit Resolution
  • Very-Low Supply Current of 100 µA
  • 5 ppmFS/°C Gain Error
  • Pin-Programmable Power-Up Condition
  • Loop-Error Detection and Reporting
  • Programmable Output-Current Error Levels
  • Simple HART Modulator Interfacing
  • Highly Integrated Feature Set in Small
    Footprint WQFN-16 (4- × 4-mm,
    0.5-mm Pitch)

The DAC161S997 is a very low power 16-bit ΣΔ digital-to-analog converter (DAC) for transmitting an analog output current over an industry standard 4-20 mA current loop. The DAC161S997 has a simple 4-wire SPI for data transfer and configuration of the DAC functions. To reduce power and component count in compact loop-powered applications, the DAC161S997 contains an internal ultra-low power voltage reference and an internal oscillator. The low power consumption of the DAC161S997 results in additional current being available for the remaining portion of the system. The loop drive of the DAC161S997 interfaces to a Highway Addressable Remote Transducer (HART) modulator, allowing injection of FSK modulated digital data into the 4-20 mA current loop. This combination of specifications and features makes the DAC161S997 ideal for 2- and 4-wire industrial transmitters. The DAC161S997 is available in a 16-pin 4-mm × 4-mm WQFN package and is specified over the extended industrial temperature range of –40°C to +105°C.

The DAC161S997 is a very low power 16-bit ΣΔ digital-to-analog converter (DAC) for transmitting an analog output current over an industry standard 4-20 mA current loop. The DAC161S997 has a simple 4-wire SPI for data transfer and configuration of the DAC functions. To reduce power and component count in compact loop-powered applications, the DAC161S997 contains an internal ultra-low power voltage reference and an internal oscillator. The low power consumption of the DAC161S997 results in additional current being available for the remaining portion of the system. The loop drive of the DAC161S997 interfaces to a Highway Addressable Remote Transducer (HART) modulator, allowing injection of FSK modulated digital data into the 4-20 mA current loop. This combination of specifications and features makes the DAC161S997 ideal for 2- and 4-wire industrial transmitters. The DAC161S997 is available in a 16-pin 4-mm × 4-mm WQFN package and is specified over the extended industrial temperature range of –40°C to +105°C.

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* Data sheet DAC161S997 16-Bit SPI-Programmable DAC for 4-20 mA Loops datasheet (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 29 Dec 2014
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DAC161S997EVM — DAC161S997 16-Bit DAC With Internal Reference and 4mA-to-20mA Current Loop Drive Evaluation Module

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