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XMEGA A4U [DATASHEET]
Atmel-8387H-AVR-ATxmega16A4U-34A4U-64A4U-128A4U-Datasheet_09/2014
29. DAC – 12-bit Digital to Analog Converter
29.1 Features
z One Digital to Analog Converter (DAC)
z 12-bit resolution
z Two independent, continuous-drive output channels
z Up to one million samples per second conversion rate per DAC channel
z Built-in calibration that removes:
z Offset error
z Gain error
z Multiple conversion trigger sources
z On new available data
z Events from the event system
z High drive capabilities and support for
z Resistive loads
z Capacitive loads
z Combined resistive and capacitive loads
z Internal and external reference options
z DAC output available as input to analog comparator and ADC
z Low-power mode, with reduced drive strength
z Optional DMA transfer of data
29.2 Overview
The digital-to-analog converter (DAC) converts digital values to voltages. The DAC has two channels, each with 12-bit
resolution, and is capable of converting up to one million samples per second (msps) on each channel. The built-in
calibration system can remove offset and gain error when loaded with calibration values from software.
Figure 29-1. DAC overview.
DAC0
DAC1
CTRLA
CH1DATA
CH0DATA
Trigger
Trigger
Internal Output
enable
Enable
Internal 1.00V
AREFA
AREFB
Reference
selection
AVCC
Output
Driver
Output
Driver
D
A
T
A
Int.
driver
D
A
T
A
CTRLB
DMA req
(Data Empty)
DMA req
(Data Empty)
Select
12
12
Select
Enable
To
AC/ADC