Atmel Xplained Pro Evaluation Kit for the ATSAMD21J18A Microcontroller ATSAMD21-XPRO ATSAMD21-XPRO Data Sheet

Product codes
ATSAMD21-XPRO
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Atmel-42181C–SAM-D21_Datasheet–07/2014
34.
 DAC – Digital-to-Analog Converter
34.1 Overview
The Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) converts a digital value to a voltage. The DAC has one channel with 10-bit 
resolution, and it is capable of converting up to 350,000 samples per second (350ksps).
34.2 Features
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DAC with 10-bit resolution
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Up to 350ksps conversion rate
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Multiple trigger sources
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High-drive capabilities
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Output can be used as input to the Analog Comparator (AC)
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DMA support
34.3 Block Diagram
Figure 34-1. DAC Block Diagram
34.4 Signal Description
EVCTRL
DATABUF
DATA
CTRLA
CTRLB
STATUS
EVENT
CONTROL
DAC10
Output
driver
AV
CC
INT1V
VREFA
V
OUT
ADC
AC
EMPTY
START
Signal Name
Type
Description
VOUT
Analog output
DAC output
VREFA
Analog input
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