GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The DAC8420 is a quad, 12-bit voltage-output DAC with serial digital interface in a 16-lead package. Utilizing BiCMOS technology, this monolithic device features unusually high circuit density and low power consumption. The simple, easy-to-use serial digital input and fully buffered analog voltage outputs require no external components to achieve a specified performance.

FEATURES

    Guaranteed monotonic over temperature

    Excellent matching between DACs

    Unipolar or bipolar operation

    Buffered voltage outputs

    High speed serial digital interface

    Reset-to-zero scale or midscale

    Wide supply range, +5 V only to ±15 V

    Low power consumption (35 mW maximum)

    Available in 16-Lead PDIP, SOIC, and CERDIP packages



APPLICATIONS

    Software controlled calibration

    Servo controls

    Process control and automation

    ATE