Microchip | MCP4912-E/P

The MCP4912-E/P is a part of MCP49 Series Data Converters . It can sustain a standard temperature ranging from  -40°C to +125°C. It comes in 14 pin PDIP package.

The MCP4912 device is a dual channel 10-bit DAC which uses an external voltage reference. This device offers high accuracy and low power consumption, and is available in various packages. Communication with the device is accomplished via a simple serial interface using SPI protocols.

These devices provide very high accuracy and low noise performance, and are suitable for consumer and industrial applications, such as set point control, offset adjustment and sensor calibration applications. The low power consumption and small package options make these devices very attractive for many portable and battery-powered applications.

Features:

• MCP4902: Dual 8-Bit Voltage Output DAC
• MCP4912: Dual 10-Bit Voltage Output DAC
• MCP4922: Dual 12-Bit Voltage Output DAC
• Rail-to-Rail Output
• SPI Interface with 20 MHz Clock Support
• Simultaneous Latching of the Dual DACs with LDAC pin
• Fast Settling Time of 4.5 μs
• Selectable Unity or 2x Gain Output
• External Voltage Reference Inputs
• External Multiplier Mode
• 2.7 V to 5.5 V Single-Supply Operation
• Extended Temperature Range: -40°C to +125°C

Applications:

• Set Point or Offset Trimming
• Precision Selectable Voltage Reference
• Motor Control Feedback Loop
• Digitally-Controlled Multiplier/Divider
• Calibration of Optical Communication Devices