Date: 04/05/2010

8/10 bit DACs with single and dual-channel from Microchip

Microchip Technology introduced the MCP4801/2, MCP4811/2 (MCP48XX) and MCP4901/2, MCP4911/2 (MCP49XX) Digital-to-Analog Converters (DACs). These single- and dual-channel 8/10-bit devices feature an SPI communication interface. MCP48XX family has internal voltage-reference, where as MCP49XX family has external voltage-reference. These DACs are suggested for applications in the consumer, industrial and medical market. Both MCP48XX and MCP49XX DACs offer both 8- and 10-bit resolution and are available in small packages.

"The expansion of our DAC portfolio brings greater competitive solutions to the market," said Bryan J. Liddiard, vice president of marketing with Microchip's Analog and Interface Products Division. "The availability of both 8- and 10-bit devices allows for the most cost-effective design."

"Designers often request more flexibility, with regard to DAC resolution in their applications," said Jefferay Lawton, product marketing manager, Analog and Interface Products Division. "With the MCP48XX and MCP49XX families, designers can customize the resolution, number of outputs and voltage reference for each application."


For further information visit: http://www.microchip.com/get/F9CL