The DACx0508 is a pin-compatible family of low power, eight-channel, buffered voltage-output, digital-to-analog converters (DACs) with 16-, 14- and 12-bit resolution. The DACx0508 includes a 2.5-V, 5-ppm/°C internal reference, eliminating the need for an external precision reference in most applications. A user selectable gain configuration provides full-scale output voltages of 1.25 V (gain = ½), 2.5 V (gain = 1) or 5 V (gain = 2). The device operates from a single 2.7-V to 5.5-V supply, is specified monotonic and provides high linearity of ±1 LSB INL.
Communication to the DACx0508 is performed through a serial interface that operates at clock rates up to 50 MHz. The VIO pin enables serial interface operation from 1.7 V to 5.5 V. The DACx0508 flexible interface enables operation with a wide range of industry-standard microprocessors and microcontrollers.
The DACx0508 incorporates a power-on-reset circuit that powers up and maintains the DAC outputs at either zero scale or midscale until a valid code is written to the device. The device consumes low current of 0.6 mA/channel at 5.5 V, making it suitable for battery-operated equipment. A per-channel power-down feature reduces the device current consumption to 15 µA.
The DACx0508 is characterized for operation over the temperature range of –40°C to 125°C and is available in small packages.
| Top documentation | Type | Title | Format options | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| * | Data sheet | DACx0508 Octal, 16-, 14-, 12-Bit, SPI, Voltage Output DAC with Internal Reference datasheet (Rev. D) | PDF | HTML | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Application note | Precision Data Converter Selection Guide | PDF | HTML | May 14, 2026 | |
| Application note | A Simple, Java-Based CRC Calculator | PDF | HTML | Mar 4, 2026 | |
| Circuit design | Precision, Three-Wire High-Voltage Output Transmitter Using the DAC80501 and XTR200 | PDF | HTML | Jan 27, 2026 | |
| Circuit design | Precision, Three-Wire, Analog Current Output Transmitter Using the DAC80501 and XTR200 | PDF | HTML | Jan 27, 2026 | |
| Circuit design | Power-Supply Margining Circuit for SMPS Using a Precision DAC (Rev. B) | PDF | HTML | Sep 24, 2024 | |
| Circuit design | Power-supply margining circuit for LDOs using a precision DAC (Rev. B) | PDF | HTML | Sep 23, 2024 | |
| Application brief | High-Density DACs Offer Superior Noise And Accuracy for Laser Drive Applications | Oct 2, 2018 |
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| Package | Pins | CAD symbols, footprints & 3D models |
|---|---|---|
| DSBGA (YZF) | 16 | Ultra Librarian |
| WQFN (RTE) | 16 | Ultra Librarian |
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