Abstract: Despite the popularity of digital devices, real-world signals are typically represented by analog signals. Digital control systems process analog signals by using an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) to convert analog signals to digital. Conversions back to analog signals are accomplished using a digital-to-analog converter (DAC). Maxim offers a complete line of precision DACs from 8 to 16 bits. It is important to find a DAC that meets the requirements of the application. A design engineer needs to look at parameters such as linearity, resolution, speed, and accuracy when selecting a DAC. Maxim > Design support > App notes > A/D and D/A Conversion/Sampling Circuits > APP 1055 Keywords: DACs, digital analog, digital to analog converter, INL, DNL, linearity, gain error, offset error, control, PLC, actuators Apr 16, 2002 APPLICATION NOTE 1055 Digital-to-Analog Converters Are a "Bit" Analog Abstract: Despite the popularity of digital devices, real-world signals are typically represented by analog signals. Digital control systems process analog signals by using an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) to convert analog signals to digital. Conversions back to analog signals are accomplished using a digital-to-analog converter (DAC). Maxim offers a complete li……