D/A Converters (DAC)
D/A converter converts digital data into analog signal, and is used in variety of applications.
Analog Devices has the industry’s largest portfolio of D/A converters ranging from 8 bits to 24 bits. ADI DACs are unmatched in their ability to deliver performance and value by providing accurate and reliable conversion for a range of applications including industrial automation, programmable logic controllers, optical transceivers, data acquisition, and more. Our portfolio includes integrated output amplifier options for ease of use, dynamic range DACs for multicarrier generation over a very wide bandwidth, and a variety of other digital to analog converters to suit your design needs.
High Speed Converter Innovations on 28 nm CMOS
Introducing the first of a new line of RF converters designed for GHz bandwidth applications such as 4G/5G multiband wireless communications base stations, multi-standard production test systems, and defense electronics. Based on 28 nm CMOS technology, these ADCs and DACs provide best-in-class bandwidth, power and dynamic range to cover the largest number of signal bands.
Latest Resources
Application Notes
- AN-928: Understanding High Speed DAC Testing and Evaluation (Rev. B) PDF
- AN-0982: The Residual Phase Noise Measurement (Rev. 0) PDF
- AN-214: Ground Rules for High Speed Circuits PDF
- AN-0986: Adjusting the Output Range and Span of the AD5362 (Rev. 0) PDF
- AN-1094: Multiplying DACs—Fixed Reference, Waveform Generation Applications (Rev. 0) PDF
Press Releases
- Trio of Analog Devices’ Best-in-Class High-Speed Transmit D/A Converters Target Aerospace and Defense Applications
- Dual, 16-Bit, 1.25-GSPS, Digital-to-Analog Converter IC Incorporates a JESD204 Serial Input to Simplify the FPGA Interface
- Analog Devices Extends Lead in Worldwide Data Converters
- New Analog Devices Design Tool Simplifies RF Design and Speeds Time to Market
- Analog Devices’ D/A Converter Reduces Cable Head-end Signal Chain Footprint
Technical Articles
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RF Signal Chain Discourse: Properties and Performance Metrics
Analog Dialogue
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Optimizing Power Systems for the Signal Chain—Part 2: High Speed Data Converters
Analog Dialogue
- How to Best Calculate the Digital-to-Analog Converter Signal Chain Error Budget
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Optimizing Power Systems for the Signal Chain—Part 1: How Much Power Supply Noise Is Tolerable?
Analog Dialogue
- Power-Up Phase Determinism Using Multichip Synchronization Features in Integrated Wideband DACs and ADCs
Product Selection Guide
Technical Books
- Linear Design Seminar, 1995
- System Applications Guide, 1993
- Amplifier Applications Guide, 1992
- Mixed-Signal Design Seminar, 1991
- High Speed Design Seminar, 1990
Solutions Bulletins & Brochures
Webcasts
- Instrumentation Grade mmWave Signal Chains
- Designing Software Configurable Systems for Industry 4.0
- Enabling Next-Generation EW and Phased-Array Systems
- Advances in Phased Array Analog Beamforming Solutions
- Demystifying the JESD204B High-Speed Data Converter-to-FPGA Interface
Videos
- ADI: The Collapse of the LIDAR Signal Chain (Full Presentation)
- ADI: The Collapse of the LIDAR Signal Chain (Excerpt)
- AD5770R: 6-Channel, Current Output DAC for Photonic Applications
- 7.5 GHz Frequency Extension for Instrumentation
- GNU Radio Conference 2016 - Radio Architecture Design Challenges
Customer Case Studies
- CERN Customer Case Study
- Data Converter Customer Success Stories
- Mercury Computer Systems Case Study
- Ball Aerospace Case Study
- Bachmann Case Study