Data Acquisition - Digital to Analog Converters (DAC)
Data Acquisition - Digital to Analog Converters (DAC)
Definition:
Digital-to-Analog Converters (DACs) are specialized integrated circuits (ICs) that convert digital signals into precise analog voltage or current outputs. As a critical component in data acquisition systems, DACs bridge the gap between digital processing and real-world analog control, enabling applications such as audio reproduction, industrial automation, and communication systems.
Types of DAC Products:
This category includes a variety of DACs tailored for different performance requirements:
- General-Purpose DACs: Cost-effective solutions for basic signal conversion in consumer electronics.
- High-Speed DACs: Designed for telecommunications and RF applications with fast update rates.
- High-Resolution DACs: Deliver ultra-precise outputs for medical instrumentation and test equipment.
- Multichannel DACs: Integrate multiple converters for synchronized outputs in industrial systems.
- Current-Output DACs: Optimized for direct drive of actuators or LED displays.
Purchasing Recommendations:
When selecting a DAC, consider:
1. Resolution (Bits): Higher bits (e.g., 16-bit, 24-bit) ensure finer analog output granularity.
2. Speed (Sample Rate): Match the DAC s update rate to your system s real-time demands.
3. Interface Compatibility: Verify compatibility with standard interfaces (SPI, I2C, parallel).
4. Power Consumption: Critical for battery-powered or portable devices.
5. Package & Integration: Compact packages (e.g., QFN, SOIC) save board space in dense designs.
For optimal performance, align DAC specifications with your application s signal integrity, noise tolerance, and dynamic range requirements. Trusted suppliers like Texas Instruments, Analog Devices, and Maxim Integrated offer industry-leading DAC solutions with detailed technical support.
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DAC8840FW
8-BIT, OCTAL TRIMDAC
MX7545AKEWP
12-BIT BUFFERED MULTIPLYING DAC
MAX510AEWE+
IC DAC 8BIT V-OUT 16SOIC
LTC2631ITS8-LZ10#TRPBF
IC DAC 10BIT V-OUT TSOT23-8
MAX547ACQH
DAC, 8 FUNC, PARALLEL, WORD INPU
DAC7617EB
IC DAC 12BIT V-OUT 20SSOP
MX7837JN+
IC DAC 12BIT V-OUT 24DIP
DAC104S085CIMM/NOPB
IC DAC 10BIT V-OUT 10VSSOP
AD7224KRZ-18
IC DAC 8BIT V-OUT 18SOIC
MAX5154BEPE
IC DAC 12BIT V-OUT 16DIP
AD7845SQ/883B
IC DAC 12BIT MULT LC2MOS 24CDIP
LTC2635HMSE-HMI8#PBF
IC DAC 8BIT V-OUT 10MSOP
HI5735KCBZ
DAC, PARALLEL, WORD INPUT
LTC2617CDE-1#TRPBF
IC DAC 14BIT V-OUT 12DFN
AD668AQ
IC DAC MULTIPLYING 12BIT 24-CDIP
DAC5672IPFBR
IC DAC 14BIT A-OUT 48TQFP
DAC34SH84IZAY
IC DAC 16BIT A-OUT 196NFBGA
AD7845JPZ
IC DAC 12BIT V-OUT 28PLCC
AD5753BCPZ-RL7
1 CHANNEL, 16-BIT +/-4-TO-20 MA
MCP48FVB21-E/UN
IC DAC 12BIT V-OUT 10MSOP