TLC7226INE4 Texas Instruments Integrated Circuit (Dual-In-Line Packages) In Stock

TLC7226INE4 is a 4-channel 8-bit R-2R digital-to-analog converter (DAC) from Texas Instruments with a parallel input interface and offset-binary input coding. It provides an analog output voltage range of -5 V to +5 V with a maximum linearity error of 0.39% and operates from a dual power supply. Available in a 20-pin PDIP through-hole package for prototyping and industrial analog signal generation applications.

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Quick Facts
Manufacturer
Texas Instruments
Package
Dual-In-Line Packages
Pin Count
20
Lifecycle
OBSOLETE
Category
Integrated Circuit
Temp Range
-40.0°C to 85.0°C
RoHS
Compliant
Lead Time
3–7 business days
Shipping
DHL Express · Worldwide

What are the key features of TLC7226INE4?

  • 4-channel simultaneous 8-bit DAC with R-2R ladder architecture for low-glitch multi-output analog synthesis
  • Parallel 8-bit input interface with offset-binary coding for direct microprocessor bus interfacing
  • Bipolar analog output range of -5 V to +5 V enables both positive and negative reference generation
  • 20-pin PDIP through-hole package suited for breadboard prototyping and legacy industrial control boards

What is TLC7226INE4 used for?

TLC7226INE4 is used in industrial process control systems requiring 4 simultaneous analog output channels — such as multi-axis motor speed references, programmable analog voltage calibrators, and multi-channel test signal generators — where 8-bit resolution and a ±5 V output swing are sufficient. It also finds use in legacy audio signal processing boards, automatic test equipment, and educational laboratory instruments where through-hole PDIP packaging simplifies assembly and field repair. Its parallel microprocessor bus interface integrates directly with 8-bit MCU data buses without intermediate serial conversion.

What are the specifications of TLC7226INE4?

Pbfree CodeYes
YTEOL0
Analog Output Voltage-Max5V
Analog Output Voltage-Min-5 V
Converter TypeD/A CONVERTER
Input Bit CodeOFFSET BINARY
Input FormatPARALLEL, 8 BITS
JESD-30 CodeR-PDIP-T20
JESD-609 Codee4
Linearity Error-Max (EL)0.3906%
Negative Supply Voltage-Nom-5 V
Number of Bits8
Number of Functions1
Package Body MaterialPLASTIC/EPOXY
Package Equivalence CodeDIP20,.3
Package ShapeRECTANGULAR
Package StyleIN-LINE
Qualification StatusNot Qualified
Settling Time-Max7 µs
Settling Time-Nom (tstl)7 µs
Supply Current-Max12mA
Supply Voltage-Nom15V
Surface MountNO
TechnologyCMOS
Temperature GradeINDUSTRIAL
Terminal FinishNICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD
Terminal FormTHROUGH-HOLE
Terminal Pitch2.54mm
Terminal PositionDUAL
PackageDual-In-Line Packages

Compliance & Regulatory

RoHS StatusCompliant
Lead-FreeYes (Pb-Free)
HTS Code8542.39.00.40

Where can I find the TLC7226INE4 datasheet?

TLC7226INE4 Datasheet Download

Official datasheet from Texas Instruments

What are equivalent replacements for TLC7226INE4?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What resolution and output voltage range does TLC7226INE4 provide for industrial analog control outputs?

TLC7226INE4 provides 8-bit resolution across 256 discrete output steps, with an analog output voltage range of -5 V to +5 V (bipolar). At 8-bit resolution over a 10 V full-scale span, each LSB step corresponds to approximately 39 mV, which is appropriate for motor speed references, valve positioners, and programmable analog references in industrial control applications where sub-1% resolution is acceptable.

How does TLC7226INE4's parallel input interface connect to an 8-bit microcontroller data bus?

TLC7226INE4 accepts an 8-bit parallel data word directly on its D0–D7 inputs and uses chip-select and write-enable control lines to latch the data into the selected DAC channel. This maps directly onto an 8-bit MCU I/O port or address-decoded bus, requiring only 3 address bits to select among the 4 channels, making it simpler to interface than SPI or I2C DACs where a serial shift sequence is needed to update each channel.

For a 4-channel programmable analog voltage source used in a PCB test fixture, what linearity performance can be expected from TLC7226INE4?

TLC7226INE4 specifies a maximum linearity error of 0.3906%, equivalent to 1 LSB at 8-bit resolution over a ±5 V output range. For a production test fixture verifying analog thresholds of ±100 mV accuracy, this linearity is sufficient. For tighter accuracy below 39 mV error, a 12-bit or 16-bit DAC with external precision reference would be required.

Is TLC7226INE4 suitable for updating all 4 output channels simultaneously in a multi-axis servo control loop?

TLC7226INE4 supports independent update of each of the 4 channels via separate channel-select inputs, but updates are sequential — one channel per write cycle. At an 8 MHz microcontroller bus speed, all 4 channels can be updated in under 1 µs, which is fast enough for servo control loops running at 10 kHz to 100 kHz update rates. For truly simultaneous 4-channel updates with zero inter-channel skew, a DAC with a shared output latch register — such as the TLC7528 — would be more appropriate.

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About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments (TI) is a global semiconductor company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. TI designs and manufactures analog and embedded processing chips used in industrial, automotive, consumer, communications, and enterprise systems.

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