DAC08AQ

The Analog Devices DAC08AQ is a high-speed, 8-bit monolithic digital-to-analog converter designed for performance and flexibility. It features a fast settling output current of 85 ns and a nonlinearity as tight as 0.1% maximum over the operating temperature range. The DAC08AQ provides complementary current outputs with high voltage compliance, allowing direct conversion to voltage without an external op-amp in many cases.

This DAC offers direct interface capabilities to TTL, CMOS, ECL, HTL, and PMOS logic families, ensuring broad compatibility. It operates over a wide power supply range of ±4.5 V to ±18 V with low power consumption. The device is suitable for applications requiring high speed and low cost, such as A/D converters, waveform generators, and audio attenuators.

Key specifications include a multiplying capability bandwidth of 1 MHz, low full-scale current drift of ±10 ppm/°C, and full 8-bit monotonicity. The full-scale current is prematched to within ±1 LSB, minimizing the need for trimming in most applications. Its compact size and low power consumption make it attractive for portable and military/aerospace designs.