Data Converters: Five Things to Know About DACs Part 1: Resolution vs. Accuracy

Data Converters: Five Things to Know About DACs Part 1: Resolution vs. Accuracy

Analog Devices Inc

This presentation is the first in a series of five modules that are designed to provide a deeper insight into the world of DACs in order to enable the selection of the optimal DAC for a given application. It will explore the resolution and accuracy specifications of DACs and take a look at how they apply to various applications.

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 8BIT V-OUT SOT23-6AD5300BRTZ-REEL7IC DAC 8BIT V-OUT SOT23-65592 - Immediate$4.74View Details
IC DAC 10BIT V-OUT SOT23-6AD5310BRTZ-REELIC DAC 10BIT V-OUT SOT23-67895 - Immediate$7.16View Details
IC DAC 10BIT V-OUT SC70-6AD5611BKSZ-REEL7IC DAC 10BIT V-OUT SC70-63903 - Immediate$2.22View Details
IC DAC 8BIT V-OUT SC70-6AD5601BKSZ-REEL7IC DAC 8BIT V-OUT SC70-63090 - Immediate$1.82View Details
IC DAC/AUDIO 16BIT 16SOICAD1856RZIC DAC/AUDIO 16BIT 16SOIC0 - Immediate$42.69View Details
IC DAC/AUDIO 24BIT 192K 48LQFPAD1833AASTZIC DAC/AUDIO 24BIT 192K 48LQFP0 - ImmediateSee Page for PricingView Details
IC DAC/AUDIO 16BIT 16SOICAD1851RZ-JIC DAC/AUDIO 16BIT 16SOIC47 - Immediate$26.19View Details
IC DAC/AUDIO 16BIT 16SOICAD1851RZIC DAC/AUDIO 16BIT 16SOIC395 - Immediate$23.40View Details
IC DAC/AUDIO 16BIT 16SOICAD1851RZ-REEL7IC DAC/AUDIO 16BIT 16SOIC388 - Immediate$23.40View Details

ADCs/DACs - Special Purpose

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPrice
IC DAC 16BIT 16SOICAD421BRZIC DAC 16BIT 16SOIC4740 - Immediate$19.19View Details
IC DAC 16BIT 16DIPAD421BNZIC DAC 16BIT 16DIP100 - Immediate$21.49View Details
IC DAC 16BIT 16SOICAD421BRZRLIC DAC 16BIT 16SOIC3567 - Immediate$19.19View Details
IC DAC 16BIT 16SOICAD421BRZRL7IC DAC 16BIT 16SOIC849 - Immediate$19.19View 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: 2012-10-09

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