AD5516 is a 16-channel, 12-bit voltage-output DAC with 14-bit increment mode
The AD5516 provides sixteen 12‑bit DAC channels in a 74‑lead CSPBGA package. It supports a 3‑wire serial interface compatible with SPI, QSPI, MICROWIRE and DSP standards, and can operate at clock rates up to 20 MHz. The device offers two operating modes: standard 12‑bit output and a 14‑bit increment/decrement mode for finer resolution.
Key features include guaranteed monotonicity, low power consumption, built‑in ESD protection, and flexible output voltage ranges of ±2.5 V, ±5 V or ±10 V depending on the selected option. The datasheet details specifications, pin configuration, timing diagrams, absolute maximum ratings, and recommended application circuits.
| Resolution | 12 Bits |
|---|---|
| Integral Nonlinearity (INL) | ±2 LSB max |
| Differential Nonlinearity (DNL) | –1/+1.3 LSB max |
| Power Supply Voltage (VDD) | 4.75 V to 15.75 V |
The serial interface operates at clock rates up to 20 MHz.
VDD to AGND may be –0.3 V to +17 V.
It contains sixteen 12‑bit DAC channels.