Data Converter Fundamentals

Data Converters: Data Converter Fundamentals

Analog Devices Inc

The purpose of this presentation is to introduce important data converter fundamentals and review the electrical and performance parameters that are used to define them.

Digital to Analog Converters (DAC)

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionSettling TimeOutput TypeAvailable QuantityPriceView Details
IC DAC 12BIT V-OUT 16CDIP5962-9320401MEAIC DAC 12BIT V-OUT 16CDIP10µsVoltage - Buffered0 - ImmediateSee Page for PricingView Details
IC DAC 8BIT V-OUT SOT23-6AD5300BRTZ-REEL7IC DAC 8BIT V-OUT SOT23-66µsVoltage - Buffered5592 - Immediate$4.74View Details
IC DAC 12BIT V-OUT SC70-6AD5621BKSZ-REEL7IC DAC 12BIT V-OUT SC70-610µsVoltage - Buffered1917 - Immediate$3.12View Details
IC DAC 12BIT V-OUT SC70-6AD5621AKSZ-REEL7IC DAC 12BIT V-OUT SC70-610µsVoltage - Buffered20323 - Immediate$2.75View Details
IC DAC 8BIT A-OUT 16SOICDAC08CSZ-REELIC DAC 8BIT A-OUT 16SOIC150nsCurrent - Unbuffered2573 - Immediate$3.81View Details

ADCs/DACs - Special Purpose

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionResolution (Bits)Sampling Rate (Per Second)Available QuantityPriceView Details
IC DAC 16BIT 16SOICAD421BRZIC DAC 16BIT 16SOIC16 b-4740 - Immediate$19.19View Details
IC DAC 16BIT 16DIPAD421BNZIC DAC 16BIT 16DIP16 b-100 - Immediate$21.49View Details
IC DAC 16BIT 16SOICAD421BRZRLIC DAC 16BIT 16SOIC16 b-3667 - Immediate$19.19View Details
IC DAC 16BIT 16SOICAD421BRZRL7IC DAC 16BIT 16SOIC16 b-849 - Immediate$19.19View Details
IC DAC 16BIT 16SOICAD421BRIC DAC 16BIT 16SOIC16 b-0 - ImmediateSee Page for PricingView Details
PTM Published on: 2009-08-24

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