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The output settles to within 1 LSB in 18 µs typical, which is fast enough for closed-loop setpoint control or slow waveform generation but not for video-rate signals. The R-2R topology gives inherently monotonic performance, and the DNL of ±0.1 LSB guarantees no missing codes across the full 14-bit range — important when you are counting on every step to be there. ## Temperature grade and where it fits Rated for -40°C to 105°C, this DAC is at home in industrial environments — motor drives, programmable logic controllers, sensor transmitters, and outdoor telecom gear that sees seasonal extremes. The 8-uMAX package (3.00 mm width) is a compact footprint for dense PCBs, and the surface-mount body suits automated assembly. The operating temperature range is the industrial standard, not automotive (no AEC-Q100 grade is listed), so it is a solid choice for factory-floor and instrumentation designs but not for under-hood or chassis-domain automotive without additional qualification work. ## Lifecycle and supply reality The MAX5215GUA+T carries an Active product status and ROHS3 compliance. For a BOM line that needs a 14-bit I²C DAC in a small MSOP-style footprint, this part is a straightforward, low-risk selection.","metaTitle":"MAX5215GUA+T 14-Bit DAC, I²C, 8-uMAX, Industrial Temp","metaDescription":"MAX5215GUA+T 14-bit voltage-output DAC with R-2R architecture, I²C interface, 18µs settling time, ±0.4 LSB INL. Industrial temp -40°C to 105°C.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":"ROHS3 Compliant","productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Analog & Data Acquisition"],"specifications":{"Package":"Tape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT)","Output Type":"Voltage - Buffered","Architecture":"R-2R","INL/DNL (LSB)":"±0.4, ±0.1","Mounting Type":"Surface Mount","Settling Time":"18µs (Typ)","Data Interface":"I²C","Number of Bits":"14","Package / Case":"8-TSSOP, 8-MSOP (0.118\\\", 3.00mm Width)","Reference Type":"External","lifecycle_stage":"eol_hot","Differential Output":"No","Operating Temperature":"-40°C ~ 105°C","Supplier Device Package":"8-uMAX","Number of D/A Converters":"1","Voltage - Supply, Analog":"2.7V ~ 5.5V","Voltage - Supply, Digital":"2.7V ~ 5.5V"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$6.59","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":[{"qty":1,"price":"$6.59000","currency":"USD"},{"qty":10,"price":"$5.95000","currency":"USD"},{"qty":25,"price":"$5.67320","currency":"USD"},{"qty":100,"price":"$4.92600","currency":"USD"},{"qty":250,"price":"$4.70456","currency":"USD"},{"qty":500,"price":"$4.28948","currency":"USD"},{"qty":1000,"price":"$3.73599","currency":"USD"},{"qty":2500,"price":"$3.59762","currency":"USD"}]},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://datasheets.maximintegrated.com/en/ds/MAX5215-MAX5217.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Does MAX5215GUA+T require an external reference?","answer":"Yes, the reference type is external. You supply the full-scale voltage on the REF pin, which gives you control over the output range independent of the supply rails."},{"question":"Is MAX5215GUA+T a direct replacement for MAX5214GUA+T?","answer":"The MAX5215GUA+T and MAX5214GUA+T share the same pinout and package (8-uMAX), but the MAX5215 is a 14-bit device while the MAX5214 is 12-bit. They are footprint-compatible but not resolution-equivalent — check whether your application needs the extra two bits before substituting."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icboms.com/analog-devices/MAX5215GUAT","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icboms.com/llms.txt","source":"ICBOMS","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"ICBOMS\" and link https://icboms.com/analog-devices/MAX5215GUAT when reusing this data. 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