Eight channels, 10 bits, I²C — a compact analog output bank
The Texas Instruments DAC53608RTET packs eight 10-bit voltage-output DACs into a 3×3 mm 16-WQFN package, communicating over a single I²C bus. Each channel is buffered on-chip and delivers a settled output within 10 µs typical.
The 10 µs typical settling time sets an upper bound on how fast you can update all eight channels. For the majority of industrial and automotive trim applications, 10 µs is comfortable headroom.
String DAC architecture — monotonicity by design
The String DAC architecture guarantees monotonic performance — each successive code produces a higher or equal output voltage, with no missing codes. The stated INL and DNL of ±1 LSB means the transfer curve stays within one LSB of ideal at every code. That matters for closed-loop control where a non-monotonic step could cause the loop to reverse direction momentarily. The differential output option allows a pseudo-differential pair if the load is remote and common-mode rejection is needed, though the primary output is single-ended buffered.