Data Sheet

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© 2005 Microchip Technology Inc. DS21953A-page 7
MCP4821/MCP4822
TEMPERATURE CHARACTERISTICS
Electrical Specifications: Unless otherwise indicated, V
DD
= +2.7V to +5.5V, AV
SS
= GND.
Parameters Sym Min Typ Max Units Conditions
Temperature Ranges
Specified Temperature Range T
A
-40 +125 °C
Operating Temperature Range T
A
-40 +125 °C Note 1
Storage Temperature Range T
A
-65 +150 °C
Thermal Package Resistances
Thermal Resistance, 8L-PDIP θ
JA
—85°C/W
Thermal Resistance, 8L-SOIC θ
JA
—163°C/W
Thermal Resistance, 8L-MSOP θ
JA
—206°C/W
Note 1: The MCP482X family of DACs operate over this extended temperature range, but with reduced
performance. Operation in this range must not cause T
J
to exceed the Maximum Junction Temperature of
+150°C.