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Resolution (Bits) 12 Number of DAC channels 4 Interface type SPI Output type Buffered Voltage Settling time (µs) 8.5 Features Cost Optimized, Low Power, Small Size Reference type Ext Architecture String Rating Catalog Output range (max) (mA/V) 5.5 Output range (min) (mA/V) 0 Sample/update rate (Msps) 2.5 Power consumption (typ) (mW) 1.1 Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 105
Resolution (Bits) 12 Number of DAC channels 4 Interface type SPI Output type Buffered Voltage Settling time (µs) 8.5 Features Cost Optimized, Low Power, Small Size Reference type Ext Architecture String Rating Catalog Output range (max) (mA/V) 5.5 Output range (min) (mA/V) 0 Sample/update rate (Msps) 2.5 Power consumption (typ) (mW) 1.1 Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 105
VSSOP (DGS) 10 14.7 mm² 3 x 4.9 WSON (DSC) 10 9 mm² 3 x 3
  • Ensured Monotonicity
  • Low Power Operation
  • Rail-to-Rail Voltage Output
  • Power-On Reset to 0 V
  • Simultaneous Output Updating
  • Wide Power Supply Range: 2.7 V to 5.5 V
  • Industry’s Smallest Package
  • Power-Down Modes
  • Resolution: 12 Bits
  • INL: ±8 LSB (Maximum)
  • DNL: 0.7 to –0.5 LSB (Maximum)
  • Setting Time: 8.5 µs (Maximum)
  • Zero Code Error: 15 mV (Maximum)
  • Full-Scale Error: –0.75% FS (Maximum)
  • Supply Power:
    • Normal: 1.1 mW at 3 V or 2.4 mW at 5 V
      (Typical)
    • Power Down: 0.3 µW at 3 V or 0.8 µW at 5 V
      (Typical)
  • Ensured Monotonicity
  • Low Power Operation
  • Rail-to-Rail Voltage Output
  • Power-On Reset to 0 V
  • Simultaneous Output Updating
  • Wide Power Supply Range: 2.7 V to 5.5 V
  • Industry’s Smallest Package
  • Power-Down Modes
  • Resolution: 12 Bits
  • INL: ±8 LSB (Maximum)
  • DNL: 0.7 to –0.5 LSB (Maximum)
  • Setting Time: 8.5 µs (Maximum)
  • Zero Code Error: 15 mV (Maximum)
  • Full-Scale Error: –0.75% FS (Maximum)
  • Supply Power:
    • Normal: 1.1 mW at 3 V or 2.4 mW at 5 V
      (Typical)
    • Power Down: 0.3 µW at 3 V or 0.8 µW at 5 V
      (Typical)

The DAC124S085 device is a full-featured, general-purpose, quad, 12-bit, voltage-output, digital-to-analog converter (DAC) that can operate from a single 2.7-V to 5.5-V supply and consumes 1.1 mW at 3 V and 2.4 mW at 5 V. The DAC124S085 is packaged in 10-pin WSON and VSSOP packages.

The 10-pin SON package makes the DAC124S085 the smallest quad DAC in its class. The on-chip output amplifier allows rail-to-rail output swing and the three-wire serial interface operates at clock rates up to 40 MHz over the entire supply voltage range. Competitive devices are limited to 25-MHz clock rates at supply voltages in the 2.7-V to 3.6-V range. The serial interface is compatible with standard SPI, QSPI, MICROWIRE, and DSP interfaces.

The reference for the DAC124S085 serves all four channels and can vary in voltage between 1 V and VA, providing the widest possible output dynamic range. The DAC124S085 has a 16-bit input shift register that controls the outputs to be updated, the mode of operation, the power-down condition, and the binary input data. All four outputs can be updated simultaneously or individually depending on the setting of the two mode of operation bits.

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 with three different termination options.

The low power consumption and small packages of the DAC124S085 make it an excellent choice for use in battery-operated equipment.

The DAC124S085 is one of a family of pin-compatible DACs, including the 8-bit DAC084S085 and the 10-bit DAC104S085. The DAC124S085 operates over the extended industrial temperature range of –40°C to 105°C.

The DAC124S085 device is a full-featured, general-purpose, quad, 12-bit, voltage-output, digital-to-analog converter (DAC) that can operate from a single 2.7-V to 5.5-V supply and consumes 1.1 mW at 3 V and 2.4 mW at 5 V. The DAC124S085 is packaged in 10-pin WSON and VSSOP packages.

The 10-pin SON package makes the DAC124S085 the smallest quad DAC in its class. The on-chip output amplifier allows rail-to-rail output swing and the three-wire serial interface operates at clock rates up to 40 MHz over the entire supply voltage range. Competitive devices are limited to 25-MHz clock rates at supply voltages in the 2.7-V to 3.6-V range. The serial interface is compatible with standard SPI, QSPI, MICROWIRE, and DSP interfaces.

The reference for the DAC124S085 serves all four channels and can vary in voltage between 1 V and VA, providing the widest possible output dynamic range. The DAC124S085 has a 16-bit input shift register that controls the outputs to be updated, the mode of operation, the power-down condition, and the binary input data. All four outputs can be updated simultaneously or individually depending on the setting of the two mode of operation bits.

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 with three different termination options.

The low power consumption and small packages of the DAC124S085 make it an excellent choice for use in battery-operated equipment.

The DAC124S085 is one of a family of pin-compatible DACs, including the 8-bit DAC084S085 and the 10-bit DAC104S085. The DAC124S085 operates over the extended industrial temperature range of –40°C to 105°C.

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* Data sheet DAC124S085 12-Bit Micro Power Quad Digital-to-Analog Converter With Rail-to-Rail Output datasheet (Rev. G) PDF | HTML 26 Apr 2016
EVM User's guide DAC124S085EVM User's Guide 08 Aug 2014
Application note AN-2001 Daisy Chaining Precision DACs (Rev. A) 01 May 2013
User guide 8,10,12-Bit Dual/Quad DAC with Rail-to-Rail Output User Guide 23 Feb 2012
White paper Optimizing Portable Applications with D/A Converters 01 Sep 2006

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DAC124S085EVM — DAC124S085 12-bit, micropower, quad-channel DAC with rail-to-rail output evaluation module

The DAC124S085EVM is a demonstration kit for the DAC124S085, a 12-bit, 4-channel, 6µs settling time, Serial Interface digital-to-analog converter. The EVM allows users to evaluate the operation and performance of the DAC124S085 data converter. The EVM features a small size layout that (...)

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