The AD8600 is a 16-channel 8-bit multiplying digital-to-analog converter (DAC) with 16 independently addressable voltage output channels. The full-scale value is set by an external reference voltage and it has a settling time of 2 µs. It features double buffered 8-bit parallel input, high-speed data load rate, data readback, and can operate from a single +5 V supply or optional ±6 V supply. It is commonly used in applications such as phased array ultrasound and sonar, power level setting, receiver gain setting, automatic test equipment, and LCD clock level setting.
The AD8600 provides sixteen independently addressable voltage‑output DACs that share a single external reference. Each channel features double‑buffered 8‑bit parallel input, a fast 12.5 MHz data load rate, and a 2 µs settling time. The device operates from a single +5 V supply (or dual ±5 V/±6 V for extended output range) and is offered in a PLCC‑44 package.
The datasheet includes functional block diagrams, pin descriptions, absolute‑maximum ratings, electrical characteristics, timing diagrams, and typical performance graphs. It also gives guidelines for power‑supply decoupling, grounding, and ESD protection to ensure reliable operation over the –40 °C to +85 °C temperature range.
| Resolution | 8 Bits |
|---|---|
| Output Current | ±2 mA |
| Operating Temperature Range | –40 °C to +85 °C |
| Supply Voltage | +5 V (single) or ±5 V/±6 V (dual) |
The AD8600 has an 8‑bit resolution.
It operates from a single +5 V supply, or dual ±5 V/±6 V for a wider output range.
The device provides sixteen independently addressable voltage outputs.