DAC Architectures

DAC Architectures

Analog Devices Inc

This tutorial will discuss the most common types of Digital to Analog Converters (DAC) and review their basic theories of operation.  The presentation will cover Double-Buffered DACs, Binary Weighted Networks, Kelvin Dividers, Thermometer DACs, String DACs, Multiplying DACs (MDAC), TxDACs®, Interpolating DACs, and Sigma Delta DACs.

Digital to Analog Converters (DAC)

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionOutput TypeAvailable QuantityPrice
IC DAC 12BIT V-OUT 16CDIP5962-9320401MEAIC DAC 12BIT V-OUT 16CDIPVoltage - Buffered0 - ImmediateSee Page for PricingView Details
IC DAC 18BIT A-OUT 32BBDIP-HAD1139JIC DAC 18BIT A-OUT 32BBDIP-HCurrent - Unbuffered0 - ImmediateSee Page for PricingView Details
IC DAC 18BIT A-OUT 32BBDIP-HAD1139KIC DAC 18BIT A-OUT 32BBDIP-HCurrent - Unbuffered0 - ImmediateSee Page for PricingView Details
IC DAC/AUDIO 24BIT 192K 48LQFPAD1833AASTZIC DAC/AUDIO 24BIT 192K 48LQFP192k0 - ImmediateSee Page for PricingView Details
IC DAC/AUDIO 24BIT 192K 48LQFPAD1833ACSTZIC DAC/AUDIO 24BIT 192K 48LQFP192k0 - ImmediateSee Page for PricingView Details

ADCs/DACs - Special Purpose

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionResolution (Bits)Sampling Rate (Per Second)Available QuantityPriceView Details
IC DAC 16BIT 16SOICAD421BRZIC DAC 16BIT 16SOIC16 b-1672 - Immediate$370.17View Details
IC DAC 16BIT 16DIPAD421BNZIC DAC 16BIT 16DIP16 b-37 - Immediate$407.43View Details
IC DAC 16BIT 16SOICAD421BRZRLIC DAC 16BIT 16SOIC16 b-16 - Immediate$370.17View Details
IC DAC 16BIT 16SOICAD421BRZRL7IC DAC 16BIT 16SOIC16 b-2194 - Immediate$370.17View Details
IC DAC 16BIT 16SOICAD421BRIC DAC 16BIT 16SOIC16 b-0 - ImmediateSee Page for PricingView Details

Evaluation Boards - Digital to Analog Converters (DACs)

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionNumber of BitsSampling Rate (Per Second)Data InterfaceAvailable QuantityPriceView Details
EVAL BOARD FOR AD5360EVAL-AD5360EBZEVAL BOARD FOR AD536016540kSerial2 - Immediate$1,957.08View Details
EVAL BOARD FOR AD5370EVAL-AD5370EBZEVAL BOARD FOR AD537016540kSerial11 - Immediate$1,957.08View Details
EVAL BOARD FOR AD5380EVAL-AD5380EBZEVAL BOARD FOR AD538014125kDSP, I2C, SPI0 - Immediate$1,617.93View Details
EVAL BOARD FOR AD5372EVAL-AD5372EBZEVAL BOARD FOR AD537216540kSerial1 - Immediate$1,957.08View Details
EVAL BOARD FOR AD5064EVAL-AD5064-1EBZEVAL BOARD FOR AD506416125kSerial1 - Immediate$1,957.08View Details
PTM Published on: 2009-08-10

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