Description

The MC1408-2 is an electronic component model in the IC Chips product category. It is an 8-bit monolithic digital-to-analog converter that offers high-speed performance at a low cost. This converter is specifically designed to produce a linear output current based on an 8-bit digital word and an analog reference voltage.

Specifications and features

The MC1408-2 converter has the following specifications and features:

• Fast settling time: 70 ns (typ)
• Relative accuracy ±0.19% (max error)
• Non-inverting digital inputs are TTL and CMOS compatible
• High-speed multiplying rate 4.0 mA/µs (input slew)
• Output voltage swing +0.5 V to –5.0 V
• Standard supply voltages +5.0 V and –5.0 V to –15 V

Application Scenarios

The MC1408-2 converter can be used in various applications, including:

• Tracking A-to-D converters
• 2 1/2-digit panel meters and DVMs
• Waveform synthesis
• Sample-and-Hold
• Peak detector
• Programmable gain and attenuation
• CRT character generation
• Audio digitizing and decoding
• Programmable power supplies
• Analog-digital multiplication
• Digital-digital multiplication
• Analog-digital division
• Digital addition and subtraction
• Speech compression and expansion
• Stepping motor drive modems
• Servo motor and pen drivers

Comparison

The advantages of the MC1408-2 converter are its high-speed performance, low cost, and compatibility with TTL and CMOS digital inputs. It also offers a wide output voltage swing and can operate with a range of supply voltages.

However, one potential disadvantage of this model is its ±0.19% relative accuracy, which may not be suitable for applications requiring highly precise analog-to-digital conversion.