Key Selection Information
| Selection Parameter | Confirmed Information |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 12-bit voltage-output DAC |
| Reference | Integrated 2.5 V reference, 5 ppm/°C maximum drift stated |
| Output Ranges | Buffered 1.25 V, 2.5 V or 5 V full-scale ranges |
| Interface | Pin-selectable SPI up to 50 MHz or I²C |
| Supply | 2.7 V to 5.5 V |
| Linearity | 1-LSB-class maximum INL for the device family grade |
| Reset | Power-on reset selectable to zero scale or midscale |
| Exact Package / Packing | VSSOP (DGS), 10 pins; 2500-piece large reel; marking 651M |
Product Overview
DAC60501MDGSR integrates the reference and output buffer needed for a compact precision 12-bit analog output. Its selectable output ranges make one device useful for 1.25 V, 2.5 V or 5 V signal-chain set points without changing the external reference.
The serial interface is selected at the hardware level between SPI and I²C. That gives platform flexibility, but the board must commit the interface mode and corresponding pin behavior during schematic design.
The internal 2.5 V reference eliminates a separate reference IC for many trim/control applications. For higher absolute accuracy, the reference drift, DAC linearity and output-buffer error must still be included in the system budget.
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Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Verified Information |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments |
| Exact MPN | DAC60501MDGSR |
| Resolution | 12-bit voltage-output DAC |
| Reference | Integrated 2.5 V reference, 5 ppm/°C maximum drift stated |
| Output Ranges | Buffered 1.25 V, 2.5 V or 5 V full-scale ranges |
| Interface | Pin-selectable SPI up to 50 MHz or I²C |
| Supply | 2.7 V to 5.5 V |
| Linearity | 1-LSB-class maximum INL for the device family grade |
| Reset | Power-on reset selectable to zero scale or midscale |
| Exact Package / Packing | VSSOP (DGS), 10 pins; 2500-piece large reel; marking 651M |
| Manufacturer Status | Active / Production |
| Part Marking | 651M |
Functional Highlights
Integrated precision reference makes the DAC self-contained
A board can generate stable control/bias voltages without routing a shared precision reference from another location.
Multiple full-scale ranges improve code utilization
Selecting a smaller range gives finer volts-per-code when the application does not require a 5 V output span.
Design Considerations
- Choose the output range from required headroom and LSB size, not simply the maximum 5 V setting.
- Keep reference/output decoupling close to the VSSOP device.
- Define SPI/I²C mode pins so startup cannot enter the wrong interface state.
Product Status and Exact Order Code
Manufacturer status: Active / Production
Texas Instruments lists DAC60501MDGSR as Active / Production; VSSOP (DGS), 10 pins; 2500-piece large tape and reel; −40°C to +125°C; marking 651M.
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