DAC8218SRGZT

Product Overview

Category: Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC)

Use: The DAC8218SRGZT is a high-performance digital-to-analog converter designed for various applications that require precise analog output signals. It is commonly used in industries such as telecommunications, audio equipment, industrial automation, and test and measurement instruments.

Characteristics: - High resolution: The DAC8218SRGZT offers a resolution of up to 16 bits, ensuring accurate and detailed analog output. - Low power consumption: This DAC operates at low power levels, making it suitable for battery-powered devices or energy-efficient systems. - Fast settling time: With a fast settling time of less than 10 microseconds, the DAC8218SRGZT can quickly respond to changes in input data. - Wide voltage range: It supports a wide voltage range, allowing flexibility in different operating conditions. - Small package size: The DAC8218SRGZT comes in a compact package, enabling space-saving designs.

Package and Quantity: The DAC8218SRGZT is available in a small-outline integrated circuit (SOIC) package. Each package contains one unit of the DAC8218SRGZT.

Specifications

• Resolution: Up to 16 bits
• Voltage Range: 0V to Vref
• Supply Voltage: 2.7V to 5.5V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +125°C
• Settling Time: <10µs
• Output Type: Single-ended, voltage output

Pin Configuration

The DAC8218SRGZT has a total of 20 pins, which are assigned specific functions. Here is the detailed pin configuration:

1. VDD: Power supply voltage
2. VREF: Reference voltage input
3. AGND: Analog ground
4. AOUT1: Analog output channel 1
5. AOUT2: Analog output channel 2
6. AOUT3: Analog output channel 3
7. AOUT4: Analog output channel 4
8. AOUT5: Analog output channel 5
9. AOUT6: Analog output channel 6
10. AOUT7: Analog output channel 7
11. AOUT8: Analog output channel 8
12. SDA: Serial data input
13. SCL: Serial clock input
14. RESET: Reset input
15. LDAC: Load DAC input
16. CS: Chip select input
17. DGND: Digital ground
18. VLOGIC: Logic supply voltage
19. SDI: Serial data input (alternative pin)
20. SDO: Serial data output (alternative pin)

Functional Features

• High-resolution digital-to-analog conversion
• Low power consumption for energy-efficient applications
• Fast settling time for quick response to input changes
• Wide voltage range for versatile operating conditions
• Multiple analog output channels for simultaneous signal generation
• Serial interface for easy integration with microcontrollers or other digital devices
• Reset and load DAC inputs for control and synchronization purposes

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - High resolution ensures accurate analog output. - Low power consumption extends battery life in portable devices. - Fast settling time allows for real-time applications. - Wide voltage range provides flexibility in different systems. - Multiple analog output channels enable simultaneous signal generation.

Disadvantages: - Limited alternative models available in the market. - May require additional external components for specific applications.

Working Principles

The DAC8218SRGZT operates by converting digital input data into corresponding analog output voltages. It utilizes an internal digital-to-analog conversion technique, which accurately translates the binary input values into precise analog levels. The converted analog signals are then available at the respective analog output channels.

The DAC8218SRGZT can be controlled and configured through its serial interface, allowing for easy integration with microcontrollers or other digital devices. The device also provides additional inputs for reset and synchronization purposes, enhancing its functionality in various applications.

Application Field Plans

The DAC8218SRGZT finds extensive use in several application fields, including:

1. Telecommunications: Used in communication systems to generate analog signals for modulation, demodulation, and signal processing.
2. Audio Equipment: Employed in audio amplifiers, mixers, and digital audio workstations to convert digital audio signals into high-quality analog audio outputs.
3. Industrial Automation: Integrated into control systems to generate precise analog control signals for motor drives, actuators, and sensors.
4. Test and Measurement Instruments: Utilized in test equipment such as oscilloscopes, function generators, and data acquisition systems to produce accurate analog test signals.

Alternative Models

While the DAC8218SRGZT is a highly capable digital-to-an