Precision DACs (≤10 MSPS)
Broad portfolio of precision DACs with the strongest ecosystem for your design needs
Our precision digital-to-analog converter (DAC) portfolio offers a variety of products enabling control, signal generation, biasing and calibration applications. With resolution up to 20 bits, and up to 96 channels, our precision DAC portfolio delivers high-accuracy, high-throughput, small-size and low-power consumption options.
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Test & measurement
Industry-leading precision DACs with the highest accuracy, density and performance for test equipment
Aerospace & defense
Industry-leading precision DACs with the highest accuracy, lowest power consumption and smallest package
Automotive
Precision smart DACs designed to simplify the analog design of automotive applications such as LED headlights
Industry-leading precision DACs with the highest accuracy, density and performance for test equipment
High-performance DACs for test & measurement designs featuring:
- Discrete precision DACs up to 20-bit resolution
- High accuracy and full monotinicity (+/- LSB INL & DNL)
- Multiple output types (buffered & unbuffered VOUT & IOUT)
- High-density channel counts going up to 16 channels
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END-EQUIPMENT / SUB-SYSTEM
REFERENCE DESIGNS
- TIDA-01040 – Battery Tester Reference Design for High Current Applications
- TIDA-01041 – Battery tester reference design for multi-phase high-precision 0.5 to 100 A battery formation
PRODUCTS
- DAC11001B – High-grade, 20-bit, monotonic DAC with ultra-low noise, low glitch and exceptional THD performance
- DAC80508 – True 16-bit, 8-channel, SPI, voltage-output DAC with precision internal reference
- DAC80504 – True 16-bit, 4-channel, SPI, voltage-output DAC in QFN package with precision internal reference
HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT
- BP-DAC11001EVM – DAC11001 20-bit ultra-low-noise low-glitch monotonic DAC BoosterPack™ plug-in module
Industry-leading precision DACs with the highest accuracy, lowest power consumption and smallest package
High-performance DACs for aerospace & defense designs featuring:
- QML-V certified 12-bit DACs with wide output dynamic range
- Discrete precision DACs up to 20-bit resolution
- Lowest power consumption per channel
- Processor-independent applications with waveform generation
- High-precision PA biasing with power-sequencing protection
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END-EQUIPMENT / SUB-SYSTEM
PRODUCTS
- DAC121S101QML-SP – 12-Bit Micro Power Digital-to-Analog Converter with Rail-to-Rail Output
- AFE10004 – 4-channel power-amplifier monitor and controller with EEPROM and output switches
- DAC11001B – High-grade, 20-bit, monotonic DAC with ultra-low noise, low glitch and exceptional THD performance
TECHNICAL RESOURCES
- Space-Grade, 100-krad, Voltage-Controlled Current Sink (0–200 mA) Circuit – Application brief
- Temperature Compensation of Power Amplifier FET Bias Voltages – Application note
Precision smart DACs designed to simplify the analog design of automotive applications such as LED headlights
High-performance smart DACs for automotive designs featuring:
- AEC-Q100 certification
- Programmability and logic without software
- Signal generation: PWM output with up to 20-mA current drive capability
- Closed loop control: single or multi-slope thermal fold back
- System Fault Management: Sense and act based on programmed LUT
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PRODUCTS
- DAC43701-Q1 – Automotive, 8-bit 1-channel VOUT smart DAC with Hi-Z, EEPROM, waveform generator, comparator, GPIO
- DAC53701-Q1 – Automotive, 10-bit 1-channel VOUT smart DAC with Hi-Z, EEPROM, waveform generator, comparator, GPIO
- DAC43401-Q1 – Automotive, 8-bit 1-channel VOUT smart DAC with Hi-Z, EEPROM, waveform generator and comparator
TECHNICAL RESOURCES
- High-Side Current Source LED Biasing Circuit Using Smart DACs – Application note
- Generating pulse-width modulation signals with smart DACs – Technical article
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TI Precision Labs - DACs
These on-demand courses and tutorials include introductory ideas about device architecture in addition to advanced, application-specific problem-solving, using both theory and practical knowledge.
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Precision DAC circuits
Explore a comprehensive library of precision DAC sub-circuit ideas that you can easily adapt to meet your specific end equipment needs - including a free e-book
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Introduction to precision DACs
Learn about what a precision DAC is, what the TI portfolio provides, and a few applications where you can find these devices.