Earlier, sounds of all types were recorded and stored in analog form. Many of you might have used the magnetic tape recorders or even the classical music devices – gramophones. These audio storage devices had become very popular a few decades ago, but the way of storing audio has completely changed since now. These days, one rarely uses a tape-recorder or a phonograph to listen to their favorite music.
Why audio is stored in digital format in the first place?
Nowadays, audio signals are recorded and stored in digital form, i.e. in terms of 0’s and 1’s rather than in analog form. These signals represent some discrete values stored against regular time intervals. Storing audio in digital form has many advantages over the same in analog form. First of all, digital data is less prone to distortion due to noise in the transmission process and they also don’t degrade with time. Next, digital signals are easier to process. Another important factor is that an audio signal stored in digital form is extremely easier to reproduce than in analog form. All you need to do is plug in the storage device and press a few buttons. Of course, one can’t think of doing such with a gramophone record! Need for Digital to Analog Converters
To play a song, today, all you need to do is connect your headphones or speakers with the digital audio source, be it an mp3 player, smartphone, or a computer. But have you ever thought what underlying processes and hardware inside these devices make it possible to convert the digital data into nice music or song?
Yes, we are talking about Digital to Analog Converters. Digital to analog converters (ADCs) are electronic circuits which take the abstract values stored in digital form, which are defined only for discrete-time values and retrieving the intermediate data values by using various methods like interpolation. The output signal now becomes of continuous nature and is sent to an audio amplifier. Finally, the amplifier sends the signal to the speakers in the form of current and voltage signals, producing the audio output.
These digital to analog converters could be found in all types of audio players. Mp3 players, mobile phones have these DACs integrated with the main circuit-boards. Computers also have these digital to analog dac audio converters embedded in the audio cards.
A large variety of digital to analog dac audio converters are available which differ from one another in terms of their form and the quality of sound they produce. Many devices have built-in DACs integrated into their circuit. External digital to analog audio converters, however, are known to produce better sound quality by minimizing noise and signal processing errors.
Data Acquisition - Digital to Analog Converters (DAC)
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Number of D/A Converters | Settling Time | Output Type | Differential Output | Data Interface | Reference Type | Voltage - Supply, Analog | Voltage - Supply, Digital | INL/DNL (LSB) | Architecture | Operating Temperature | Package / Case | Supplier Device Package | Mounting Type |
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Intersil |
IC DAC 14BIT CMOS DUAL 48LQFP
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Package: 48-LQFP |
In Stock316 |
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2 | - | Current - Unbuffered | Yes | Parallel | External, Internal | 2.7 V ~ 3.6 V | 2.7 V ~ 3.6 V | ±2.5, ±1.5 | Current Source | -40°C ~ 85°C | 48-LQFP | 48-TQFP (7x7) | - | |
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Maxim Integrated |
IC DAC 10BIT MULT 16-DIP
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Package: 16-DIP (0.300", 7.62mm) |
In Stock198 |
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1 | 500µs (Typ) | Current - Unbuffered | Yes | Parallel | External | 5 V ~ 15 V | 5 V ~ 15 V | - | R-2R | 0°C ~ 70°C | 16-DIP (0.300", 7.62mm) | 16-PDIP | - | |
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Analog Devices Inc. |
IC DAC 16BIT SERIAL IN 16SSOP
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Package: 16-SSOP (0.209", 5.30mm Width) |
In Stock115 |
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1 | 16µs | Voltage - Buffered | No | SPI, DSP | External | ��11.4 V ~ 16.5 V | - | ±0.4, ±0.3 | R-2R | -40°C ~ 125°C | 16-SSOP (0.209", 5.30mm Width) | 16-SSOP | - | |
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Analog Devices Inc. |
IC DAC 12BIT DL AMP/BUFF 24SOIC
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Package: 24-SOIC (0.295", 7.50mm Width) |
In Stock236 |
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2 | 10µs | Voltage - Buffered | No | Parallel | External, Internal | ��15V | - | ±0.5 (Max), ±0.9 (Max) | R-2R | -40°C ~ 85°C | 24-SOIC (0.295", 7.50mm Width) | 24-SOIC | - | |
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Analog Devices Inc. |
IC DAC 12BIT QUAD W/READBK 28DIP
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Package: 28-DIP (0.600", 15.24mm) |
In Stock233 |
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4 | 10µs (Typ) | Voltage - Buffered | No | Parallel | External | 5 V ~ 15 V, -15V | 5V | ±2 (Max), -1 | R-2R | -40°C ~ 85°C | 28-DIP (0.600", 15.24mm) | 28-PDIP | - | |
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Analog Devices Inc. |
IC DAC 12BIT 24-DIP
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Package: 24-DIP (0.300", 7.62mm) |
In Stock1,457 |
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1 | 3µs | Voltage - Buffered | No | Parallel | External, Internal | ��11.4 V ~ 16.5 V | - | ±0.25, ±0.25 | Current Steering | 0°C ~ 70°C | 24-DIP (0.300", 7.62mm) | 24-PDIP | - | |
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Maxim Integrated |
IC DAC SERIAL +5V LP 12BIT 8SOIC
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Package: 8-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width) |
In Stock15,228 |
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1 | 25µs (Typ) | Voltage - Buffered | No | SPI | External | 5V | 5V | ±0.5 (Max), ±1 (Max) | R-2R | -40°C ~ 85°C | 8-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width) | 8-SOIC | - | |
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Analog Devices Inc. |
IC DAC 16BIT I2C/SRL 16LFCSP-WQ
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Package: 16-WQFN Exposed Pad, CSP |
In Stock131 |
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8 | 7µs | Voltage - Buffered | No | I2C | External, Internal | 5V | 5V | ±8, ±1 (Max) | String DAC | -40°C ~ 105°C | 16-WQFN Exposed Pad, CSP | 16-LFCSP-WQ (4x4) | - | |
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Maxim Integrated |
IC DAC 14BIT MPU COMP 20-DIP
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Package: 20-DIP (0.300", 7.62mm) |
In Stock192 |
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1 | 1.5µs | Current - Unbuffered | No | Parallel | External | 11.4 V ~ 15.75 V | 11.4 V ~ 15.75 V | ±2 (Max), ±1 (Max) | R-2R | 0°C ~ 70°C | 20-DIP (0.300", 7.62mm) | 20-PDIP | - | |
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Maxim Integrated |
IC DAC 16BIT 3V SERIAL 10-UMAX
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Package: 10-TFSOP, 10-MSOP (0.118", 3.00mm Width) |
In Stock106 |
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1 | 1µs (Typ) | Voltage - Unbuffered | No | SPI | External | 2.7 V ~ 3.6 V | 2.7 V ~ 3.6 V | ±0.5, ±0.5 | R-2R | 0°C ~ 70°C | 10-TFSOP, 10-MSOP (0.118", 3.00mm Width) | 10-uMAX | - | |
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Analog Devices Inc. |
IC DAC 12BIT I2C/SRL 16-TSSOP
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Package: 16-TSSOP (0.173", 4.40mm Width) |
In Stock1,301 |
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4 | 7µs | Voltage - Buffered | No | I2C | External | 2.7 V ~ 5.5 V | 1.8 V ~ 5.5 V | ±0.12, ±1 (Max) | String DAC | -40°C ~ 105°C | 16-TSSOP (0.173", 4.40mm Width) | 16-TSSOP | - | |
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Maxim Integrated |
IC DAC 10BIT QUAD BUFF 20-TSSOP
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Package: 20-TSSOP (0.173", 4.40mm Width) |
In Stock490 |
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4 | 6µs | Voltage - Buffered | No | SPI, DSP | External | 2.7 V ~ 5.25 V | 1.8 V ~ 5.25 V | ±0.5, ±1 (Max) | R-2R | -40°C ~ 85°C | 20-TSSOP (0.173", 4.40mm Width) | 20-TSSOP | - | |
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Linear Technology |
IC DAC 10BIT OCTAL VOUT 16-MSOP
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Package: 16-TFSOP (0.118", 3.00mm Width) |
In Stock165 |
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8 | 4µs (Typ) | Voltage - Buffered | No | SPI | External, Internal | 2.7 V ~ 5.5 V | 2.7 V ~ 5.5 V | ±0.2, ±0.5 (Max) | - | 0°C ~ 70°C | 16-TFSOP (0.118", 3.00mm Width) | 16-MSOP | - | |
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Linear Technology |
IC DAC 14BIT R-R I2C 12-DFN
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Package: 12-WFDFN Exposed Pad |
In Stock234 |
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2 | 9µs (Typ) | Voltage - Buffered | No | I2C | External | 2.7 V ~ 5.5 V | 2.7 V ~ 5.5 V | ±5, ±1 (Max) | - | 0°C ~ 70°C | 12-WFDFN Exposed Pad | 12-DFN (4x3) | - | |
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Linear Technology |
IC DAC 8BIT OCTAL VOUT 16MSOP
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Package: 16-TFSOP (0.118", 3.00mm Width) |
In Stock288 |
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8 | 3.8µs (Typ) | Voltage - Buffered | No | SPI | External, Internal | 5V | 5V | ±0.05, ±0.5 (Max) | - | -40°C ~ 125°C | 16-TFSOP (0.118", 3.00mm Width) | 16-MSOP | - | |
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Linear Technology |
IC PWM D/A CONV 6BIT DUAL 8-MSOP
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Package: 8-TSSOP, 8-MSOP (0.118", 3.00mm Width) |
In Stock488 |
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2 | - | Voltage - Buffered | No | PWM | External | 2.7 V ~ 5.5 V | 2.7 V ~ 5.5 V | ±0.05 (Max), ±0.05 (Max) | Counting, PWM | 0°C ~ 70°C | 8-TSSOP, 8-MSOP (0.118", 3.00mm Width) | 8-MSOP | - | |
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Linear Technology |
IC DAC 12BIT DL SPI I2C TSOT23-8
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Package: SOT-23-8 Thin, TSOT-23-8 |
In Stock179 |
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2 | 4.5µs (Typ) | Voltage - Buffered | No | I2C | External, Internal | 2.7 V ~ 5.5 V | 2.7 V ~ 5.5 V | ±1, ±1 (Max) | - | 0°C ~ 70°C | SOT-23-8 Thin, TSOT-23-8 | TSOT-23-8 | - | |
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Linear Technology |
IC DAC 12BIT VOUT W/REF TSOT23-8
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Package: SOT-23-8 Thin, TSOT-23-8 |
In Stock237 |
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1 | 4.6µs (Typ) | Voltage - Buffered | No | SPI | External, Internal | 5V | 5V | ±0.5, ±1 (Max) | - | 0°C ~ 70°C | SOT-23-8 Thin, TSOT-23-8 | TSOT-23-8 | - | |
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Linear Technology |
IC DAC 12BIT VOUT W/REF TSOT23-8
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Package: SOT-23-8 Thin, TSOT-23-8 |
In Stock338 |
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1 | 4.1µs (Typ) | Voltage - Buffered | No | SPI | External, Internal | 2.7 V ~ 5.5 V | 2.7 V ~ 5.5 V | ±0.5, ±1 (Max) | - | 0°C ~ 70°C | SOT-23-8 Thin, TSOT-23-8 | TSOT-23-8 | - | |
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Microchip Technology |
IC DAC SPI 12BIT 1CH NV 10MSOP
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Package: 10-TFSOP, 10-MSOP (0.118", 3.00mm Width) |
In Stock127 |
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1 | 7.8µs (Typ) | Voltage - Buffered | No | SPI | External, Internal | 2.7 V ~ 5.5 V | 2.7 V ~ 5.5 V | ±1.5, ±0.2 | R-2R | -40°C ~ 125°C | 10-TFSOP, 10-MSOP (0.118", 3.00mm Width) | 10-MSOP | - | |
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Microchip Technology |
IC DAC 8BIT
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Package: 8-TSSOP (0.173", 4.40mm Width) |
In Stock422 |
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1 | 6µs (Typ) | Voltage - Buffered | No | I2C | External, Internal, Supply | 2.7 V ~ 5.5 V | 2.7 V ~ 5.5 V | ±0.1, ±0.0125 | R-2R | -40°C ~ 125°C | 8-TSSOP (0.173", 4.40mm Width) | 8-TSSOP | - | |
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Maxim Integrated |
IC DAC 12BIT DL MULT 24-DIP
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Package: 24-DIP (0.300", 7.62mm) |
In Stock2,000 |
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2 | 4µs (Typ) | Voltage - Buffered | No | Parallel | External | ��11.4 V ~ 16.5 V | - | ±1 (Max), ±1 (Max) | R-2R | 0°C ~ 70°C | 24-DIP (0.300", 7.62mm) | 24-PDIP | - | |
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Analog Devices Inc. |
IC DAC 16BIT 1.8-12V 28TSSOP
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Package: 28-TSSOP (0.173", 4.40mm Width) Exposed Pad |
In Stock461,776 |
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1 | 50µs (Typ) | Voltage - Unbuffered | No | SPI, DSP | External, Internal | 1.71 V ~ 5.5 V | 3.17 V ~ 3.48 V | -, ±1 (Max) | Cyclic Serial | -40°C ~ 105°C | 28-TSSOP (0.173", 4.40mm Width) Exposed Pad | 28-TSSOP-EP | - | |
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Maxim Integrated |
IC DAC 8BIT QUAD R-R 20-SOIC
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Package: 20-SOIC (0.295", 7.50mm Width) |
In Stock1,261 |
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4 | 6µs (Typ) | Voltage - Buffered | No | Parallel | External | ��5V | 5V | -, ±1 (Max) | R-2R | -40°C ~ 85°C | 20-SOIC (0.295", 7.50mm Width) | 20-SOIC | - | |
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Maxim Integrated |
IC DAC 12BIT 5V LP SER 8-SOIC
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Package: 8-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width) |
In Stock3,040 |
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1 | 25µs (Typ) | Voltage - Buffered | No | SPI | External | 5V | 5V | ±0.5 (Max), ±1 (Max) | R-2R | 0°C ~ 70°C | 8-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width) | 8-SOIC | - | |
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Analog Devices Inc. |
IC DAC 12BIT QUAD 5V LP 28-SSOP
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Package: 28-SSOP (0.209", 5.30mm Width) |
In Stock148 |
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4 | 550µs (Typ) | Current - Unbuffered | Yes | SPI | External | 5V | 5V | ±0.5 (Max), ±0.5 (Max) | R-2R | -40°C ~ 85°C | 28-SSOP (0.209", 5.30mm Width) | 28-SSOP | - | |
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Analog Devices Inc. |
IC DAC 12BIT SRL 40LFCSP
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Package: 40-VFQFN Exposed Pad, CSP |
In Stock413 |
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1 | 40µs | Current - Buffered | No | SPI, DSP | External, Internal | 10.8 V ~ 60 V | 2.7 V ~ 5.5 V | -, ±1 (Max) | R-2R | -40°C ~ 85°C | 40-VFQFN Exposed Pad, CSP | 40-LFCSP-VQ (6x6) | - | |
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Analog Devices Inc. |
IC DAC 8BIT 2WIRE I2C 10-MSOP
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Package: 10-TFSOP, 10-MSOP (0.118", 3.00mm Width) |
In Stock762 |
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4 | 8µs | Voltage - Buffered | No | I2C | External | 2.5 V ~ 5.5 V | 2.5 V ~ 5.5 V | ±0.15, ±0.02 | String DAC | -40°C ~ 105°C | 10-TFSOP, 10-MSOP (0.118", 3.00mm Width) | 10-MSOP | - | |
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Linear Technology |
IC DAC 12BIT R-R SC70-6
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Package: 6-VSSOP, SC-88, SOT-363 |
In Stock361 |
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1 | 4.4µs (Typ) | Voltage - Buffered | No | SPI | Internal, Supply | 2.7 V ~ 5.5 V | 2.7 V ~ 5.5 V | ±0.5, ±1 (Max) | - | -40°C ~ 125°C | 6-VSSOP, SC-88, SOT-363 | SC-70-6 | - | |
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Maxim Integrated |
IC DAC 8BIT QUAD NV 20-QSOP
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Package: 20-SSOP (0.154", 3.90mm Width) |
In Stock423 |
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4 | 6µs (Typ) | Voltage - Buffered | No | SPI | External | 2.7 V ~ 5.5 V | 2.7 V ~ 5.5 V | ±2 (Max), ±1 (Max) | String DAC | -40°C ~ 85°C | 20-SSOP (0.154", 3.90mm Width) | 20-QSOP | - |
