Kingfisher-DAC16: Precision Digital-to-Analog Conversion
The Kingfisher-DAC16 is a high-performance, 16-channel, 16-bit Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) board designed for versatile applications requiring accurate and adjustable analog outputs. Powered by the DAC81416 from Texas Instruments and an 80 MHz Cortex-M microcontroller, this board supports reliable communication through both USB-CDC and UART interfaces, making integration straightforward in diverse setups.
Key Features:
- Channel Configurations:
- Offers 16 single-ended channels for individual outputs or 8 differential channels for enhanced noise immunity and balanced signal transmission.
- Voltage Ranges:
- Provides a wide selection of voltage outputs to meet various application needs:
- 0-5V, 0-10V, 0-20V, 0-40V
- Bipolar ranges: -2.5V to +2.5V, -5V to +5V, -10V to +10V, -20V to +20V
- Provides a wide selection of voltage outputs to meet various application needs:
- Stable Reference Voltage:
- An onboard 2.5V reference voltage ensures consistent and accurate output across channels, especially useful in precision tasks.
- USB and UART Connectivity:
- The USB-CDC port allows easy connection to computers and control systems, while the UART interface supports versatile serial communication, ideal for embedded systems.
- Compact and Flexible Design:
- The board’s design is compact yet powerful, making it suitable for setups where multiple, individually controlled voltage sources are required, from laboratory testing and automation to prototyping and production environments.
Whether you’re working on analog signal generation, test setups, or any application needing precise, multi-channel DAC control, the Kingfisher-DAC16 board is engineered to provide reliable performance with simplicity and flexibility.
Board files and firmware can be downloaded from here.