The MCP48FEBXX DAC family, consisting of six models, supports built-in EEPROM that maintains DAC settings even when the power is off, and the MCP48FVBXX family provides a low-cost alternative solution for applications that do not require built-in memory.

These low-power single and dual-channel DACs feature 8/10/12-bit resolution and an SPI serial interface, and are available in a 10-pin MSOP package. This product family supports a wide variety of applications in the consumer, industrial, and automotive markets, and is particularly suitable for setpoint/offset trimming, sensor calibration, instrumentation, and motor control.


Bryan J. Ridyard of Microchip’s Mixed-Signal and Linear Business Unit “The new MCP48FXBXX DAC family is an ideal solution for portable, consumer, and handheld applications requiring lower power consumption,” said Liddiard, Vice President of Marketing. “These products are also suitable for various industrial and automotive requirements as they are designed to operate over an extended temperature range.”

High integration and unique features have enabled customers to simplify design work while reducing power and costs and increasing flexibility. The embedded EEPROM option can restore DAC settings upon power-up and reduce microcontroller overhead, as well as significantly reduce device current consumption in power-sensitive applications through various shutdown modes.

In addition, these devices can maintain monotonic output with low Differential Nonlinearity (DNL) error and provide improved linearity thanks to low Integral Nonlinearity (INL) error.