Abstract: This application note analyses the parameters that affect the errors in precision digital-to-analog converter (DAC) applications. The analysis focuses on the factors introduced by both the data converter and the voltage reference. It describes the calculations required to select the data converter and the reference to meet the system's target specifications. The calculations are available in a spreadsheet. Maxim > Design support > App notes > A/D and D/A Conversion/Sampling Circuits > APP 4300 Maxim > Design support > App notes > General Engineering Topics > APP 4300 Maxim > Design support > App notes > Measurement Circuits > APP 4300 Keywords: voltage references, voltage reference, DAC reference, three terminal reference, reference accuracy, DAC, digital to analog converter, DAC design examples, error budget Sep 25, 2008 APPLICATION NOTE 4300 Calculating the Error Budget in Precision Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) Applications By: David Fry, Strategic Applications Engineering Manager Abstract: This application note analyses the parameters that affect the err……