Mouser carries Microchip’s Technology’s DAC device

By Jim Carbone -- Purchasing, 2/7/2008 11:28:00 AM

Mouser Electronics says it is stocking the MCP4725 12-bit Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) from Microchip Technology. The device is the industry’s first 12-bit DAC to combine integrated EEPROM and 12-bit resolution in a miniature, 6-pin SOT-23 package. 

The low-power, single-channel DAC has a buffered voltage output and is ideal for space-constrained portable and battery-powered applications found in a variety of markets. Non-volatile EEPROM enables MCP4725 DAC settings to be recalled at power up, meaning a microcontroller is not required if the DAC output does not need to change. This provides flexibility for system designers and helps reduce cost, power consumption, and design footprint. 

The DAC has extended battery life due to a low power consumption of just 0.06 microamperes in shutdown. The onboard precision output amplifier enables a rail-to-rail analog output, allowing the DAC output to fully utilize the entire voltage range. The MCP4725 is ideal for use in a variety of applications ranging from personal media players, digital cameras, and GPS devices to handheld instruments, LED lamps, and security systems.

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