Overview
Features and Benefits
- Resolution: 12 Bits
- Nonlinearity: ±1/2 LSB Tmin to Tmax
- Low Gain Drift: 2ppm/°C typ, 5ppm/°C max
- Microprocessor Compatible
- Full 4-Quadrant Multiplication
- Fast Interface Timing
- Low Power Dissipation: 40 mW max
- Low Cost
- Small Size: 16-pin DIP and 20-Terminal Surface Mount Package
- Latch Free (Protection Schottky Not Required)
Product Details
The AD7542 is a precision 12-bit CMOS multiplying DAC designed for direct interface to 4- or 8-bit microprocessors.
The functional diagram shows the AD7542 to consist of three 4-bit data registers, a 12-bit DAC register, address decoding logic and a 12-bit CMOS multiplying DAC. Data is loaded into the data registers in three 4-bit bytes, and subsequently transferred to the 12-bit DAC register. All data loading or data transfer operations are identical to the WRITE cycle of a static RAM. A clear input allows the DAC register to be easily reset to all zeros when powering up the device.
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Product Lifecycle
Not Recommended for New Designs
This designates products ADI does not recommend broadly for new designs.
Documentation & Resources
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AN-328: Generate 4 Channels of Analog Output Using AD7542 12-Bit DAC and Control the Lot with Only 2 Wires9/30/2002
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AN-319: Simple Interface Between D/A Converter and Microcomputer Leads to Programmable Sine-Wave Oscillators1/1/2000
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AN-225: 12-Bit Voltage-Output DACs for Single-Supply 5V and 12V Systems1/1/2000
Tools & Simulations
Precision DAC Error Budget Tool
The Precision DAC Error Budget Tool is a web application that calculates the DC Accuracy of precision DAC signal chains. It shows how the static errors accumulate throughout your signal chain to quickly evaluate the design tradeoffs. Calculations include the DC errors introduced by Voltage References, Operation Amplifiers and Precision DACs.

Design Resources
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Part Number | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | Pin/Package Drawing | CAD Symbols, Footprints & 3D Models |
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AD7542AQ | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | 24-Lead CerDIP (Narrow 0.3 Inch) | |
AD7542BQ | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | 24-Lead CerDIP (Narrow 0.3 Inch) | |
AD7542GBQ | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | 24-Lead CerDIP (Narrow 0.3 Inch) | |
AD7542GKNZ | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | 16-Lead PDIP | |
AD7542GTQ/883B | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | 16-Lead CerDIP | |
AD7542JNZ | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | 16-Lead PDIP | |
AD7542JPZ | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | 20-Lead Flatpack | |
AD7542KNZ | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | 16-Lead PDIP | |
AD7542KPZ | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | 20-Lead Flatpack | |
AD7542KPZ-REEL | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | 20-Lead Flatpack | |
AD7542KRZ | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | 16-Lead SOIC Wide | |
AD7542TQ/883B | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | 16-Lead CerDIP | |
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