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Resolution (Bits) 8 Number of DAC channels 1 Interface type SPI Output type Buffered Voltage Settling time (µs) 3 Features Cost Optimized, Low Power Reference type Ext Architecture String Rating Catalog Output range (max) (mA/V) 5.5 Output range (min) (mA/V) 0 Sample/update rate (Msps) 1.8 Power consumption (typ) (mW) 0.63 Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 105
Resolution (Bits) 8 Number of DAC channels 1 Interface type SPI Output type Buffered Voltage Settling time (µs) 3 Features Cost Optimized, Low Power Reference type Ext Architecture String Rating Catalog Output range (max) (mA/V) 5.5 Output range (min) (mA/V) 0 Sample/update rate (Msps) 1.8 Power consumption (typ) (mW) 0.63 Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 105
SOT-23-THN (DDC) 6 8.12 mm² 2.9 x 2.8 VSSOP (DGK) 8 14.7 mm² 3 x 4.9
  • Guaranteed Monotonicity
  • Low Power Operation
  • Rail-to-Rail Voltage Output
  • Power-on Reset to Zero Volts Output
  • SYNC Interrupt Facility
  • Wide Power Supply Range (+2.7V to +5.5V)
  • Small Packages
  • Power Down Feature
  • Guaranteed Monotonicity
  • Low Power Operation
  • Rail-to-Rail Voltage Output
  • Power-on Reset to Zero Volts Output
  • SYNC Interrupt Facility
  • Wide Power Supply Range (+2.7V to +5.5V)
  • Small Packages
  • Power Down Feature

The DAC081S101 is a full-featured, general purpose 8-bit voltage-output digital-to-analog converter (DAC) that can operate from a single +2.7V to 5.5V supply and consumes just 175 µA of current at 3.6 Volts. The on-chip output amplifier allows rail-to-rail output swing and the three wire serial interface operates at clock rates up to 30 MHz over the specified supply voltage range and is compatible with standard SPI, QSPI, MICROWIRE and DSP interfaces. Competitive devices are limited to 20 MHz clock rates at supply voltages in the 2.7V to 3.6V range.

The supply voltage for the DAC081S101 serves as its voltage reference, providing the widest possible output dynamic range. A power-on reset circuit ensures that the DAC output powers up to zero volts and remains there until there is a valid write to the device. A power-down feature reduces power consumption to less than a microWatt.

The low power consumption and small packages of the DAC081S101 make it an excellent choice for use in battery operated equipment.

The DAC081S101 is a direct replacement for the AD5300 and is one of a family of pin compatible DACs, including the 10-bit DAC101S101 and the 12-bit DAC121S101. The DAC081S101 operates over the extended industrial temperature range of −40°C to +105°C.

The DAC081S101 is a full-featured, general purpose 8-bit voltage-output digital-to-analog converter (DAC) that can operate from a single +2.7V to 5.5V supply and consumes just 175 µA of current at 3.6 Volts. The on-chip output amplifier allows rail-to-rail output swing and the three wire serial interface operates at clock rates up to 30 MHz over the specified supply voltage range and is compatible with standard SPI, QSPI, MICROWIRE and DSP interfaces. Competitive devices are limited to 20 MHz clock rates at supply voltages in the 2.7V to 3.6V range.

The supply voltage for the DAC081S101 serves as its voltage reference, providing the widest possible output dynamic range. A power-on reset circuit ensures that the DAC output powers up to zero volts and remains there until there is a valid write to the device. A power-down feature reduces power consumption to less than a microWatt.

The low power consumption and small packages of the DAC081S101 make it an excellent choice for use in battery operated equipment.

The DAC081S101 is a direct replacement for the AD5300 and is one of a family of pin compatible DACs, including the 10-bit DAC101S101 and the 12-bit DAC121S101. The DAC081S101 operates over the extended industrial temperature range of −40°C to +105°C.

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* Data sheet DAC081S101 8-Bit Micro Power DAC w/ Rail-to-Rail Output datasheet (Rev. C) 18 Feb 2013
Application note AN-2001 Daisy Chaining Precision DACs (Rev. A) 01 May 2013
EVM User's guide Eval Board UG DAC121S101 12-Bit, DAC101S101 10-Bit, and DAC081S101 8-Bit 25 Jan 2012
White paper Optimizing Portable Applications with D/A Converters 01 Sep 2006
Application note Improving Machinery Vibration Analysis 07 Jul 2006

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