DACs Part 4 Buffering

Data Converters- Five Things to Know About DACs Part 4: Buffering

Analog Devices Inc

So far in this series, resolution and accuracy, total unadjusted error, and output noise have been covered. This module will now take a look at the buffering of the DAC. It is split into two sections: buffering of the reference input pin, and buffering of the output. Both sections will discuss some of the technologies that require buffering as well as some instances where buffering is not necessary. Additionally, some tips on selecting buffers will be presented at the end of this module.

Digital to Analog Converters (DAC)

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPrice
IC DAC 12BIT V-OUT 16CDIP5962-9320401MEAIC DAC 12BIT V-OUT 16CDIP0 - ImmediateSee Page for PricingView Details
IC DAC 12BIT V-OUT SOT23-8AD5620BRJZ-1500RL7IC DAC 12BIT V-OUT SOT23-84300 - Immediate$6.81View Details
IC DAC 12BIT V-OUT SOT23-8AD5620BRJZ-2500RL7IC DAC 12BIT V-OUT SOT23-83964 - Immediate$6.81View Details
IC DAC 8BIT V-OUT 16TSSOPAD5308ARUZ-REEL7IC DAC 8BIT V-OUT 16TSSOP2733 - Immediate$8.75View Details
IC DAC 12BIT V-OUT SC70-6AD5621BKSZ-500RL7IC DAC 12BIT V-OUT SC70-61757 - Immediate$4.07View Details
IC DAC 12BIT V-OUT SC70-6AD5621BKSZ-REEL7IC DAC 12BIT V-OUT SC70-68701 - Immediate$4.07View Details
IC DAC 8BIT V-OUT SOT23-6AD5300BRTZ-REEL7IC DAC 8BIT V-OUT SOT23-65808 - Immediate$5.69View Details
IC DAC 8BIT V-OUT SOT23-6AD5300WBRTZ-RL7IC DAC 8BIT V-OUT SOT23-63000 - Immediate$6.42View Details
IC DAC 18BIT A-OUT 32BBDIP-HAD1139JIC DAC 18BIT A-OUT 32BBDIP-H0 - ImmediateSee Page for PricingView Details
IC DAC 18BIT A-OUT 32BBDIP-HAD1139KIC DAC 18BIT A-OUT 32BBDIP-H0 - ImmediateSee Page for PricingView Details

ADCs/DACs - Special Purpose

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPrice
IC DAC 16BIT 16SOICAD421BRZIC DAC 16BIT 16SOIC3822 - Immediate$18.45View Details
IC DAC 16BIT 16DIPAD421BNZIC DAC 16BIT 16DIP32 - Immediate$20.31View Details
IC DAC 16BIT 16SOICAD421BRZRLIC DAC 16BIT 16SOIC0 - Immediate$18.45View Details
IC DAC 16BIT 16SOICAD421BRZRL7IC DAC 16BIT 16SOIC1930 - Immediate$18.45View Details
IC DAC 16BIT 16SOICAD421BRIC DAC 16BIT 16SOIC0 - ImmediateSee Page for PricingView Details
IC DAC 16BIT 16DIPAD421BNIC DAC 16BIT 16DIP0 - ImmediateSee Page for PricingView Details
PTM Published on: 2012-10-25

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