Product Overview
The MCP4821-E/SN from Microchip Technology is a single-channel 12-bit voltage output DAC with internal 2.048V reference and SPI interface in an SOIC-8 package.
Key Specifications
| Type | 12-Bit Single Channel DAC with Internal VREF |
| Resolution | 12 bits |
| Channels | 1 |
| Interface | SPI (20 MHz max) |
| Supply Voltage | 2.7 V to 5.5 V |
| Internal VREF | 2.048 V |
| Output Gain | 1x or 2x selectable |
| Settling Time | 4.5 us (typical) |
| INL | +/-2 LSB (typical) |
| Package | SOIC-8 |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C |
Features
- 12-bit resolution with +/-2 LSB INL
- Internal 2.048 V reference voltage
- Selectable 1x or 2x gain output
- SPI interface at 20 MHz
- 4.5 us settling time
- Shutdown mode for power saving
- AEC-Q100 Grade 1 qualified
Applications
- Sensor calibration and offset trimming
- Set point control in industrial systems
- Portable instrumentation
- Optical communication device calibration