ATXMEGA256A3B_09 ATMEL [ATMEL Corporation], ATXMEGA256A3B_09 Datasheet - Page 45

• Manufacturer Part Number: ATXMEGA256A3B_09
• Description: 8/16-bit XMEGA A3B Microcontroller
• Manufacturer: ATMEL [ATMEL Corporation]

26. DAC - 12-bit Digital to Analog Converter
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Features
Overview
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The XMEGA A3B devices features two 12-bit, 1 Msps DACs with built-in offset and gain calibra-
tion, see
A DAC converts a digital value into an analog signal. The DAC may use an internal 1.1 voltage
as the upper limit for conversion, but it is also possible to use the supply voltage or any applied
voltage in-between. The external reference input is shared with the ADC reference input.
Figure 26-1. DAC overview
Each DAC has one continuous output with high drive capabilities for both resistive and capaci-
tive loads. It is also possible to split the continuous time channel into two Sample and Hold (S/H)
channels, each with separate data conversion registers.
A DAC conversion may be started from the application software by writing the data conversion
registers. The DAC can also be configured to do conversions triggered by the Event System to
have regular timing, independent of the application software. DMA may be used for transferring
data from memory locations to DAC data registers.
The DAC has a built-in calibration system to reduce offset and gain error when loading with a
calibration value from software.
PORTB has one DAC. Notation of this is DACB.
One DAC with 12-bit resolution
Up to 1 Msps conversion rate for each DAC
Flexible conversion range
Multiple trigger sources
1 continuous output or 2 Sample and Hold (S/H) outputs for each DAC
Built-in offset and gain calibration
High drive capabilities
Low Power Mode
Figure 26-1 on page
Channel A
Channel B
Register
Register
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Reference selection
Configuration
Trigger
Event
DAC
XMEGA A3B
Channel A
Channel B
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