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It delivers a 1 µs typical settling time to ½ LSB, which makes it a fit for closed-loop servo positioning, programmable voltage references, and waveform generation where the update rate needs to keep pace with a control loop running in the tens of kilohertz range. The unbuffered voltage output means the load impedance matters — plan for a downstream buffer if the DAC drives a low-impedance input or a long cable. Data transfer uses a standard SPI interface, which keeps the digital-side pin count low and lets the part talk to most microcontrollers without a glue-logic gate. The digital and analog supplies both run from a single 5 V rail, simplifying the power tree in mixed-signal designs. The operating temperature range covers -40°C to 85°C, so it is rated for industrial environments — motor drives, programmable logic controllers, and test equipment that lives on the factory floor. ## R-2R architecture and linearity — what the INL/DNL numbers mean The integral nonlinearity is specified at ±4 LSB maximum, and the differential nonlinearity at ±0.5 LSB maximum. A DNL within ±0.5 LSB guarantees monotonicity. ## Package and supply — layout constraints Housed in an 8-pin SOIC package with a 3.90 mm body width, the MAX5544ESA+ fits a small PCB footprint. The single 5 V supply rail for both analog and digital sections simplifies decoupling. ## Active and RoHS3 compliant — no end-of-life concern The MAX5544ESA+ carries an Active lifecycle status from the manufacturer. It is also ROHS3 compliant, so it meets the current restriction-of-hazardous-substances requirements for European and most global markets.","metaTitle":"MAX5544ESA+ 14-bit DAC, 1µs settling, SPI, SOIC-8","metaDescription":"Maxim MAX5544ESA+ 14-bit voltage-output DAC with 1µs settling time, R-2R architecture, SPI interface, -40°C to 85°C range. Active, RoHS3 compliant.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":"ROHS3 Compliant","productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Analog & Data Acquisition"],"specifications":{"Package":"Tube","Output Type":"Voltage - Unbuffered","Architecture":"R-2R","INL/DNL (LSB)":"±4, ±0.5","Mounting Type":"Surface Mount","Settling Time":"1µs (Typ)","Data Interface":"SPI","Number of Bits":"14","Package / Case":"8-SOIC (0.154\\\", 3.90mm Width)","Reference Type":"External","lifecycle_stage":"eol_hot","Differential Output":"No","Operating Temperature":"-40°C ~ 85°C","Supplier Device Package":"8-SOIC","Number of D/A Converters":"1","Voltage - Supply, Analog":"5V","Voltage - Supply, Digital":"5V"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$11.36","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":[{"qty":1,"price":"$11.36000","currency":"USD"},{"qty":10,"price":"$10.26100","currency":"USD"},{"qty":25,"price":"$9.78360","currency":"USD"},{"qty":100,"price":"$8.49500","currency":"USD"},{"qty":250,"price":"$8.11320","currency":"USD"},{"qty":500,"price":"$7.39732","currency":"USD"},{"qty":1000,"price":"$6.44282","currency":"USD"}]},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://datasheets.maximintegrated.com/en/ds/MAX5544.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Can MAX5544ESA+ be used with 3.3V logic?","answer":"The digital supply voltage is specified at 5 V, not 3.3 V. The SPI input thresholds are referenced to the 5 V digital supply rail, so direct connection to a 3.3 V microcontroller output may not meet the VIH minimum. Use a level translator or a 5 V-tolerant MCU SPI port if the digital supply is 5 V."},{"question":"Is MAX5544ESA+ lead-free and RoHS compliant?","answer":"Yes, the part is ROHS3 compliant per the manufacturer's listing."},{"question":"What are the equivalents or replacements for MAX5544ESA+?","answer":"The MAX5544ESA+ is an active part with no official replacement announced. For a pin-compatible alternative within the same function, look at other 14-bit voltage-output DACs in the 8-SOIC package from Maxim that use an SPI interface and a single 5 V supply — verify the settling time and linearity against your requirements before substituting."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icboms.com/analog-devices/MAX5544ESA","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icboms.com/llms.txt","source":"ICBOMS","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"ICBOMS\" and link https://icboms.com/analog-devices/MAX5544ESA when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-07-17T19:50:00.618Z","lastPublished":"2026-07-17T19:50:00.618Z","indexable":true}}