Dual 16-bit DAC for precision industrial control loops
The MAX5136AGTG+ is a 16-bit dual voltage-output digital-to-analog converter in a 24-TQFN 4x4 mm package, designed for applications requiring two independent precision analog outputs from a single IC. Its String DAC architecture delivers monotonic performance with ±2 LSB INL and ±1 LSB DNL, ensuring no missing codes across the full 16-bit range — critical for closed-loop control where a single skipped code could cause a servo to hunt. The 5 µs typical settling time allows the output to reach 0.5 LSB accuracy within one SPI frame at 20 MHz SCK, making it suitable for multi-channel update rates above 100 kHz per channel.
Supply rail and temperature grade for industrial backplanes
Both analog and digital supply rails share a common 2.7 V to 5.25 V range, so a single 3.3 V or 5 V rail powers the entire converter — no separate AVDD/DVDD sequencing is required, simplifying the power tree on a mixed-signal board. The -40°C to 105°C operating temperature covers the industrial ambient range with margin for self-heating inside an enclosure; the TQFN exposed pad helps pull heat into the PCB ground plane, keeping the junction below the 125°C abs-max even at full 5.25 V supply. The buffered voltage output can drive a 2 kΩ load to within 50 mV of the rails, eliminating the need for an external op-amp in most single-supply signal chains.
Active production and compliance for BOM commitment
The MAX5136AGTG+ carries an active lifecycle status from the manufacturer, meaning it remains available for both new designs and production replenishment through authorized distribution channels. ROHS3 compliant and packaged in tubes, the part ships with full material declaration — no REACH or conflict-mineral exemptions to chase for EU-market equipment.