What this dual 8-bit DAC brings to the board
The MAX5513EUA+ is an 8-bit, dual-channel DAC with voltage-buffered outputs and a current-source architecture. It integrates an internal reference.
Key specs and what they mean for your design
Two independent DAC channels in one 8-uMAX package let you set two analog voltages without doubling the component count. The 660 µs typical settling time means this is a trim-and-hold DAC — fine for setting bias points, reference levels, or slow control loops, but not for audio-rate or fast waveform generation. The internal reference simplifies the BOM and saves board area; you do not need to route a separate reference voltage. The ±0.25 LSB INL and ±0.2 LSB DNL guarantee monotonicity and keep the output accurate to within a quarter of an LSB — adequate for 8-bit applications like sensor calibration or programmable threshold setting.
Lifecycle and sourcing
The MAX5513EUA+ is listed as Active and ROHS3 compliant.