LTC2636CDE-LMX12#TRPBF

Product Overview

Category

The LTC2636CDE-LMX12#TRPBF belongs to the category of digital-to-analog converters (DACs).

Use

This product is used to convert digital signals into analog signals, allowing for precise control of voltage levels in various electronic systems.

Characteristics

• High resolution: The LTC2636CDE-LMX12#TRPBF offers a resolution of 12 bits, ensuring accurate and fine-grained analog output.
• Low power consumption: This DAC operates with low power requirements, making it suitable for battery-powered devices.
• Fast settling time: With a fast settling time, this DAC can quickly respond to changes in the digital input signal.
• Wide voltage range: The LTC2636CDE-LMX12#TRPBF supports a wide voltage range, enabling compatibility with different voltage levels.
• Small package size: It comes in a compact package, making it suitable for space-constrained applications.

Package and Quantity

The LTC2636CDE-LMX12#TRPBF is available in a small form factor package, such as a 10-lead DFN or MSOP. It is typically sold in reels or tubes, with a quantity of 2500 units per reel/tube.

Specifications

• Resolution: 12 bits
• Voltage Range: 0V to VREF
• Supply Voltage: 2.7V to 5.5V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Integral Non-Linearity (INL): ±1 LSB (max)
• Differential Non-Linearity (DNL): ±1 LSB (max)
• Output Current: ±5mA (max)

Pin Configuration

The LTC2636CDE-LMX12#TRPBF has the following pin configuration:

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   Pin 1: VDD
   Pin 2: SDA
   Pin 3: SCL
   Pin 4: GND
   Pin 5: REF
   Pin 6: AGND
   Pin 7: AOUT
   Pin 8: LDAC
   Pin 9: CS
   Pin 10: SHDN

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Functional Features

• High accuracy: The LTC2636CDE-LMX12#TRPBF provides precise analog output, ensuring reliable performance in various applications.
• Serial interface: It supports a serial interface (SDA and SCL pins) for easy integration with microcontrollers or other digital systems.
• Power-down mode: The SHDN pin allows the DAC to enter a low-power standby mode when not in use, conserving energy.
• Load DAC update control (LDAC): The LDAC pin enables synchronized updates of multiple DACs, ensuring simultaneous changes in analog outputs.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• High resolution for accurate analog output.
• Low power consumption, suitable for battery-powered devices.
• Fast settling time for quick response to input changes.
• Wide voltage range for compatibility with different voltage levels.
• Compact package size for space-constrained applications.

Disadvantages

• Limited output current capability compared to some other DACs.
• May require additional external components for certain applications.

Working Principles

The LTC2636CDE-LMX12#TRPBF operates by converting digital input signals into corresponding analog voltages. It utilizes an internal digital-to-analog conversion technique to achieve accurate and precise analog output. The device receives digital data through the serial interface and converts it into an analog voltage based on the specified resolution and voltage range. The resulting analog output can be used to control various parameters in electronic systems.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The LTC2636CDE-LMX12#TRPBF finds applications in a wide range of fields, including:

1. Industrial automation: It can be used for precise control of motor speed, valve positioning, or other analog control systems.
2. Audio equipment: This DAC is suitable for audio signal processing, providing high-quality analog output for amplifiers, mixers, and digital audio players.
3. Instrumentation: It can be utilized in test and measurement equipment, providing accurate voltage references or signal generation capabilities.
4. Communication systems: The LTC2636CDE-LMX12#TRPBF can be employed in communication systems for modulation, demodulation, or frequency synthesis purposes.
5. Automotive electronics: It finds application in automotive systems, such as engine control units (ECUs), where precise analog control is required.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. LTC2636CDE-LMX10#TRPBF: Similar to LTC2636CDE-LMX12#TRPBF but with