Digital-to-analog converters (DACs)

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Our portfolio of digital-to-analog converters (DACs) offer high speed and precision in a range of package options for industrial, automotive, communication, enterprise and personal electronics applications.

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Smart DACs & smart AFEs

Portfolio of smart DACs and smart AFEs with advanced integrated features enabling greater system performance and control

DAC121S101-SEP
Precision DACs (≤10 MSPS)

Radiation-tolerant, single-channel, low-power (0.57mW) 12-bit 5.5V digital-to-analog converter

DDS39RFS12
High-speed DACs (>10 MSPS)

16-bit, 1-channel, 24GSPS 12GHz RF RF direct digital synthesizer (DDS)

Approx. price (USD) 1ku | 145.77

TSMU818A030
Precision DACs (≤10 MSPS)

8-channel, 18-bit, 30V, 100mA output, high-capacitive- drive parametric measurement unit (PMU)

Approx. price (USD) 1ku | 200

DDS39RF10
High-speed DACs (>10 MSPS)

16-bit, 2-channel, 20.48GSPS, 12GHz RF direct digital synthesizer (DDS)

Approx. price (USD) 1ku | 194.36

DAC80516
Precision DACs (≤10 MSPS)

16-channel 16-bit voltage-output (0-5V) with internal 2.5V reference and 50mA drive capability

Approx. price (USD) 1ku | 23.16

DDS39RF12
High-speed DACs (>10 MSPS)

16-bit, 2-channel, 24GSPS 12GHz RF RF direct digital synthesizer (DDS)

Approx. price (USD) 1ku | 242.95

Smart DAC

Overview

Increase control functions using smart digital-to-analog converters (DACs). Smart DACs are DACs or digipots with output buffer and nonvolatile memory capabilities. The advanced integrated features in smart DACs enable greater system performance and control without the use of software.

Technical article
What is a smart DAC?
Learn the basics of what is a Smart DAC and how they can reduce cost and development time while improving system performance. 
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Technical article
Generating pulse-width modulation signals with smart DACs
Learn how to produce a PWM signal from a smart DAC instead of developing a system with microcontrollers and additional external components.
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Technical resources

Video series
Video series
TI Precision Labs - DACs 
The DAC (digital-to-analog converter or D/A converter) curriculum is segmented into major topics, each of which contains short training videos, multiple choice quizzes, and short answer exercises.
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Resource
DAC circuits 
Explore a comprehensive library of precision and high-speed DAC sub-circuit ideas that you can easily adapt to meet your specific end equipment needs - including a free e-book
Video series
Video series
High-speed signal chain training series
Online training series covering topics such as RF-sampling, JESD204B and more