Analog Devices Inc. (ADI, Wilmington, MA) introduced its new nanoDAC™ family of digital-to-analog converters (DACs), which are suitable for voltage level-setting applications used in a wide range of communications, consumer and hand-held battery-powered designs, including digital cameras, projectors and PDAs. The new converters provide significant advantages in space-constrained applications where power consumption is critical.
Available in a compact SC-70 package, the AD5641 consumes 70 percent less board area and 80 percent less power than comparable devices, according to the company. Delivering 14-bit resolution and guaranteed monotonic behavior with a maximum power consumption of 100 µA at 5 V, the AD5641 combines fine output control with low power in a compact footprint.
The AD5641 (14 bits), AD5621 (12 bits), AD5611 (10 bits) and AD5601 (8 bits) are sampling now and will be available in production quantities in December 2004. Each part is available in six-lead, SC-70 packaging with 1,000-unit prices ranging from $0.95 to $4.75 depending on the resolution and accuracy combination.
