Product Overview
DAC08C High-Speed 8-Bit Current-Output DAC, 85ns Settling, TTL/CMOS/ECL Compatible
Condition
Unused NOS sourced from an electronics distributor consolidating inventory. Evaluation: Visual inspection only. Function testing not performed. Backed by our no-hassle satisfaction guarantee.
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Product Overview
Analog Devices DAC08C is a high-speed monolithic 8-bit multiplying digital-to-analog converter. It accepts an 8-bit parallel digital input and produces complementary analog current outputs proportional to the digital code. The multiplying architecture scales the output relative to an external reference, enabling both unipolar and bipolar operation. The 'C' grade is the commercial temperature range variant (0°C to 70°C) with ±0.39% FS maximum nonlinearity.
Key Features
- Resolution: 8-bit
- Settling time: 85 ns typical
- Output type: Complementary current outputs
- Nonlinearity: ±0.39% FS max (DAC08C commercial grade)
- Logic compatibility: TTL, CMOS, ECL, HTL, and PMOS via adjustable VLC pin
- Power supply: ±4.5 V to ±18 V dual supply required
- Power consumption: 33 mW at ±5 V
- Package: 16-pin — Not confirmed PDIP or SOIC; verify against your unit before use
Applications
- Servo motor and pen drivers in industrial automation systems
- Programmable power supplies and analog meter drivers
- Vintage digital synthesizers and DCO repair (synth DIY)
- Waveform generators and high-speed A/D converter circuits
- CRT and LCD display drivers; legacy retrocomputing peripheral cards
Frequently Asked Questions
What logic families does the DAC08C interface with?
The DAC08C interfaces directly with TTL, CMOS, ECL, HTL, and PMOS logic families. The logic threshold is set via the VLC pin — wire it correctly for your target logic family or the device will not respond.
Does this DAC output a voltage or a current?
Current output only. To obtain a voltage output, an external op-amp or resistor load is required. This is not a plug-and-play voltage-output device.
How does the DAC08C differ from the DAC08E or DAC08A?
The DAC08C is the commercial-grade variant: 0°C to 70°C operating range, ±0.39% FS max nonlinearity. The DAC08E offers tighter nonlinearity (±0.19%) for industrial/extended range. The DAC08A/H provides the highest precision at ±0.1% nonlinearity. Choose accordingly for your accuracy requirements.
What package is this unit?
The DAC08C is available in 16-pin PDIP and 16-pin SOIC packages. Package type for this listing is not confirmed — verify against your unit before use.
The DAC08C is a well-documented legacy part with Analog Devices datasheets still publicly available. Cross-reference the datasheet for full VLC wiring tables and reference scaling configurations before integrating into your circuit.
