Texas Instruments DAC8501E/250G4 Digital to Analog Converters (DAC)
16-bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC) featuring a rail-to-rail voltage output and a unipolar output polarity.

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Technical Specifications
Texas Instruments DAC8501E/250G4 Digital to Analog Converters (DAC) technical specifications.
General
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| This Part | Alternate Parts | Alternate Parts | Alternate Parts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package / Case | 8-TSSOP | 8-TSSOP | 8-TSSOP | 8-TSSOP |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount | Surface Mount | Surface Mount | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C ~ 105°C | -40°C ~ 105°C | -40°C ~ 105°C | -40°C ~ 105°C |
| Architecture | String DAC | String DAC | String DAC | String DAC |
| Data Interface | SPI, DSP | SPI, DSP | SPI, DSP | SPI, DSP |
| Differential Output | No | No | No | No |
| Inldnl Lsb | -, ±1 (Max) | -, ±1 (Max) | -, ±1 (Max) | -, ±1 (Max) |
| Number of Bits | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Number of Da Converters | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Output Type | Voltage | Voltage - Buffered | Voltage - Buffered | Voltage - Buffered |
| Reference Type | External | External | External | External |
| Settling Time | 10us | 10µs | 10µs | 10µs |
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Texas Instruments DAC8501E/250G4 Digital to Analog Converters (DAC) Overview
16-bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC) featuring a rail-to-rail voltage output and a unipolar output polarity. This multiplying DAC offers a serial input interface compatible with SPI protocols and a conversion rate of 93 kS/s. With a low supply current of 250 µA, it operates from a 2.7V to 5.5V supply range and boasts a settling time of 10 µs.
The component is housed in a lead-free VSSOP package with gold contact plating, suitable for operation between -40°C and 105°C.