LTC2630CSC6-LM12

Product Overview

Category

The LTC2630CSC6-LM12 belongs to the category of digital-to-analog converters (DACs).

Use

This product is primarily used in applications where a digital signal needs to be converted into an analog voltage or current.

Characteristics

• High precision: The LTC2630CSC6-LM12 offers high-resolution conversion, ensuring accurate analog output.
• Low power consumption: This DAC operates with low power requirements, making it suitable for battery-powered devices.
• Small package size: The LTC2630CSC6-LM12 comes in a compact CSC6 package, enabling space-efficient designs.
• Wide operating temperature range: It can operate reliably across a wide temperature range, making it suitable for various environments.

Package and Quantity

The LTC2630CSC6-LM12 is available in a CSC6 package. Each package contains one unit of the DAC.

Specifications

• Resolution: 12 bits
• Number of channels: 1
• Interface type: Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI)
• Supply voltage: 2.7V to 5.5V
• Output voltage range: 0V to VREF
• Operating temperature range: -40°C to +85°C

Pin Configuration

The LTC2630CSC6-LM12 has the following pin configuration:

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| | | LTC2630CSC6-LM12 | |_______________________________________| | | | PIN CONFIGURATION | |_______________________________________| | | | VDD DIN SCLK CS GND VOUT | |_______________________________________| ```

• VDD: Power supply input
• DIN: Serial data input
• SCLK: Serial clock input
• CS: Chip select input
• GND: Ground connection
• VOUT: Analog output

Functional Features

The LTC2630CSC6-LM12 offers the following functional features:

• High-resolution conversion: With a 12-bit resolution, it provides precise analog output.
• SPI interface: It utilizes the Serial Peripheral Interface for easy integration with microcontrollers and other digital devices.
• Power-on reset: The DAC includes a power-on reset circuitry to ensure reliable startup and initialization.
• Output voltage range selection: The output voltage range can be adjusted according to the reference voltage (VREF) provided.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• High precision conversion ensures accurate analog output.
• Low power consumption makes it suitable for battery-powered applications.
• Compact package size allows for space-efficient designs.
• Wide operating temperature range enables usage in various environments.

Disadvantages

• Limited to single-channel operation.
• Requires an external reference voltage (VREF) for proper functioning.

Working Principles

The LTC2630CSC6-LM12 operates based on the principle of digital-to-analog conversion. It receives digital input data through the DIN pin and converts it into an analog voltage or current at the VOUT pin. This conversion is achieved using internal circuitry that interprets the digital input and generates the corresponding analog output.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The LTC2630CSC6-LM12 finds application in various fields, including but not limited to: 1. Industrial automation: Used for controlling analog actuators and sensors in industrial processes. 2. Audio equipment: Provides accurate analog signals for audio amplification and processing. 3. Test and measurement instruments: Enables precise control of analog signals in testing and measurement applications. 4. Communication systems: Used for generating analog signals in wireless communication devices. 5. Automotive electronics: Utilized in automotive control systems for analog signal generation.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. LTC2630CSC6-LM10: Similar to LTC2630CSC6-LM12, but with a 10-bit resolution.
2. LTC2630CSC6-LM8: Similar to LTC2630CSC6-LM12, but with an 8-bit resolution.
3. LTC2630CSC6-LM16: Similar to LTC2630CSC6-LM12, but with a higher 16-bit resolution.

These alternative models provide different resolution options to suit specific application requirements.

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