12-bit voltage output in a SOT-23-6 footprint
The MAX5812MEUT-T is a single-channel 12-bit digital-to-analog converter with a buffered voltage output, built on a string DAC architecture. It communicates over a 2-wire I²C serial interface, making it a straightforward fit for space-constrained mixed-signal designs where a small footprint and simple bus wiring matter. Housed in a 6-lead SOT-23 package, the part occupies minimal board area and suits portable or multi-channel applications where channel density per square mm is a design constraint.
Settling time and linearity for control loops
With a settling time of 12 µs to within 1/2 LSB, the MAX5812MEUT-T can update at rates exceeding 80 kHz, which is adequate for closed-loop setpoint control in power-supply margining, sensor calibration, or programmable voltage references. The 12-bit resolution gives 4096 output steps; the integral nonlinearity is ±2 LSB max and differential nonlinearity is ±1 LSB max, meaning monotonicity is guaranteed and the output code-to-voltage relationship stays predictable across the full range. The buffered output can drive moderate capacitive loads without an external op-amp, simplifying the BOM.
Active lifecycle and compliance note
The part is listed as RoHS non-compliant — verify your assembly's exemption or waiver requirements before committing the BOM, as this may affect end-product compliance in certain jurisdictions. No pin-compatible second source or direct successor is recorded — the BOM line depends on this specific order code.