MCP4821 Series

12-Bit Single Output DAC with SPI

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12-Bit Single Output DAC with SPI

Part	Operating Temperature [Max]	Operating Temperature [Min]	Settling Time	Reference Type	Output Type	Mounting Type	Number of Bits	Voltage - Supply, Analog [Min]	Voltage - Supply, Analog [Max]	Architecture	Supplier Device Package	Grade	Data Interface	Voltage - Supply, Digital [Max]	Voltage - Supply, Digital [Min]	Package / Case	Package / Case [y]	Package / Case [x]	INL/DNL (LSB)	Qualification	Package / Case [custom]	Package / Case	Package / Case
Microchip Technology MCP4821-E/SNVAO	125 °C	-40 °C	4.5 µs	Internal	Voltage - Buffered	Surface Mount	12 bits	2.7 V	5.5 V	String DAC	8-SOIC	Automotive	SPI	5.5 V	2.7 V	8-SOIC	3.9 mm	0.154 in	0.25 LSB 4 LSB	AEC-Q100
Microchip Technology MCP4821T-E/MC	125 °C	-40 °C	4.5 µs	Internal	Voltage - Buffered	Surface Mount	12 bits	2.7 V	5.5 V	String DAC	8-DFN (2x3)		SPI	5.5 V	2.7 V	8-VFDFN Exposed Pad			0.25 LSB 4 LSB
Microchip Technology MCP4821T-E/MS	125 °C	-40 °C	4.5 µs	Internal	Voltage - Buffered	Surface Mount	12 bits	2.7 V	5.5 V	String DAC	8-MSOP		SPI	5.5 V	2.7 V	8-MSOP 8-TSSOP			0.25 LSB 4 LSB		0.118 in	3 mm
Microchip Technology MCP4821-E/SN	125 °C	-40 °C	4.5 µs	Internal	Voltage - Buffered	Surface Mount	12 bits	2.7 V	5.5 V	String DAC	8-SOIC		SPI	5.5 V	2.7 V	8-SOIC	3.9 mm	0.154 in	0.25 LSB 4 LSB
Microchip Technology MCP4821T-E/SNVAO	125 °C	-40 °C	4.5 µs	Internal	Voltage - Buffered	Surface Mount	12 bits	2.7 V	5.5 V	String DAC	8-SOIC	Automotive	SPI	5.5 V	2.7 V	8-SOIC	3.9 mm	0.154 in	0.25 LSB 4 LSB	AEC-Q100
Microchip Technology MCP4821-E/P	125 °C	-40 °C	4.5 µs	Internal	Voltage - Buffered	Through Hole	12 bits	2.7 V	5.5 V	String DAC	8-PDIP		SPI	5.5 V	2.7 V	8-DIP			0.25 LSB 4 LSB			0.3 in	7.62 mm

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12-Bit Single Output DAC with SPI

Key Features

• * 12-bit Resolution

• * Single Channel Voltage Output

• * 2.7V to 5.5V Operation

• * Operating Current 330 µA (typ)

• * Internal Voltage Reference 2.048V

• * Selectable Unity or 2x Gain Output

• * INL ±2 LSB (typ)

• * DNL ±0.75 LSB (max)

• * Output Settling Time 4.5 µs

• * SPI Interface

• * 8-pin PDIP, SOIC, MSOP and 2x3 DFN packages

• * Temperature Range -40°C to +125°C

• * AEC-Q100 Grade 1 qualified

Description

MCP4821 is a single channel 12-bit Digital-to-Analog converter (DAC) with internal voltage reference. This device offers high accuracy and low power consumption, and is available in various packages. Communication with the device is accomplished via a simple serial interface using SPI protocols. This device is a part of the MCP4801/MCP4811/MCP4821 product family, which are single channel 8-bit/10-bit/12-bit DACs with internal voltage reference (VREF). These devices provide very high accuracy and low noise performance, and are suitable for consumer and industrial applications, such as set point control, offset adjustment and sensor calibration applications. The low power consumption and small package options make these devices very attractive for many portable and battery-powered applications. If two outputs are needed then the MCP4802/4812/4822 dual channel product family can be used.