TLC7524IDG4 Texas Instruments Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
TLC7524IDG4 is a single-channel 8-bit multiplying DAC with parallel input interface, ±10V analog output range, and 0.1953% max linearity error. It accepts binary or offset binary code formats for flexible bipolar signal generation in analog control and waveform synthesis circuits. Available in a 16-pin SOIC package for standard surface-mount assembly.
- Manufacturer
- Texas Instruments
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 16
- Lifecycle
- OBSOLETE
- Datasheet
- TLC7524IDG4 Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $2.8794(MOQ 160)
- Temp Range
- -25.0°C to 85.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- 8-bit multiplying DAC architecture enabling analog output amplitude proportional to both digital code and external reference voltage for AGC applications
- Parallel 8-bit input interface for direct interfacing to microprocessor data buses without serial clock overhead or latency
- ±10V output range with binary and offset binary code support enabling full bipolar waveform generation in signal synthesis and control circuits
Applications
TLC7524IDG4 is used in programmable analog gain control, waveform generator, and digitally-controlled attenuator circuits where an 8-bit DAC directly converts processor bus data to an analog level. Its multiplying DAC topology allows the output amplitude to scale with an external AC or DC reference, making it ideal for automatic gain control loops in audio processing and instrumentation amplifiers. Industrial process controllers and robotics servo drives use this device to generate variable analog command signals from digital setpoints delivered over a parallel bus.
Specifications
| YTEOL | 0 |
| Analog Output Voltage-Max | 10V |
| Analog Output Voltage-Min | -10 V |
| Converter Type | D/A CONVERTER |
| Input Bit Code | BINARY, OFFSET BINARY |
| Input Format | PARALLEL, 8 BITS |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDSO-G16 |
| JESD-609 Code | e4 |
| Linearity Error-Max (EL) | 0.1953% |
| Number of Bits | 8 |
| Number of Functions | 1 |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | SOP16,.25 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | SMALL OUTLINE |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | 260 |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| Sample Rate | 10MHz |
| Settling Time-Max | 0.1 µs |
| Settling Time-Nom (tstl) | 0.1 µs |
| Supply Current-Max | 2mA |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 5V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Temperature Grade | OTHER |
| Terminal Finish | NICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD |
| Terminal Form | GULL WING |
| Terminal Pitch | 1.27mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | 30 |
| Package | Small Outline Packages |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | MSL 1 |
| HTS Code | 8542.39.00.40 |
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for TLC7524IDG4:
D/A Converter, 1 Func, Parallel, 8 Bits Input Loading, 0.1us Settling Time, PDSO16
D/A Converter, 1 Func, Parallel, 8 Bits Input Loading, 0.1us Settling Time, PDSO16
D/A Converter, 1 Func, Parallel, 8 Bits Input Loading, 0.1us Settling Time, PDSO16
D/A Converter, 1 Func, Parallel, 8 Bits Input Loading, 0.1us Settling Time, PDSO16
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the multiplying architecture of TLC7524IDG4 differ from a standard voltage-output DAC in gain control circuits?
In TLC7524IDG4, the analog output is proportional to the product of the digital input code and an external reference voltage applied to the VREF pin. By applying an AC reference signal, the DAC acts as a programmable attenuator where the digital code sets the multiplication factor from 0 to full-scale. Standard voltage-output DACs multiply a fixed internal reference, so they cannot accept a varying AC input signal as TLC7524IDG4 can.
What linearity error does TLC7524IDG4 have and which application accuracy levels does it support?
TLC7524IDG4 has a maximum linearity error of 0.1953%, which corresponds to approximately 0.5 LSB at 8-bit resolution. This accuracy level is sufficient for 8-bit applications including audio volume control, simple waveform generation, and analog setpoint generation in industrial servo drives. For higher resolution systems requiring 12-bit or 16-bit accuracy, a lower-linearity-error DAC such as DAC8831 should be used instead.
How does the parallel 8-bit input of TLC7524IDG4 simplify microprocessor bus interfacing compared to serial SPI DACs?
TLC7524IDG4 connects its 8 data inputs directly to an 8-bit microprocessor or microcontroller data bus, updating the output in a single write cycle without requiring clock cycles for serial bit shifting. A 10 MHz 8051 bus can update the DAC in approximately 200 ns per write, compared to 8 clock cycles needed for an SPI DAC at 10 MHz clock, saving 600 ns per conversion and reducing CPU load in high update-rate servo control loops.
Can TLC7524IDG4 generate bipolar output signals and what reference configuration is required?
Yes, TLC7524IDG4 generates bipolar output from -10V to +10V by using an external op-amp in the output stage and selecting offset binary code format. With a +10V reference applied to VREF and a TL071 or similar precision op-amp connected in the current-to-voltage output stage, the digital input code 00000000 maps to -10V output and 11111111 maps to approximately +9.922V, covering the full ±10V bipolar range at 78.1 mV per LSB resolution.
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| Qty. | Unit Price | Ext. Price |
|---|---|---|
| 160+ | $2.8794 | $460.70 |
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