data converters

MCP4706

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00 — Overview

What the MCP4706 does

The MCP4706/4716/4726 are single-channel 8-bit, 10-bit, and 12-bit buffered voltage output Digital-to-Analog Converters with nonvolatile EEPROM and I2C interface. This family operates on a single supply of 2.7V to 5.5V, offering rail-to-rail output, a typical fast settling time of 6µs, and low-power consumption of 210µA in normal operation. Users can select a voltage reference from the VDD pin or an external VREF pin, with output gain options of 1x or 2x. These devices support standard, fast, and high-speed I2C modes and are available in small 6-lead SOT-23 and DFN packages. They are typically used for sensor calibration, set point trimming, low-power portable instrumentation, PC peripherals, data acquisition systems, and motor control applications.

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01 — Key specifications

Datasheet parameters

Datasheet parameters for MCP4706
ParameterMinTypMaxConditionsSource
output voltage 10 mV Output Amplifier's minimum drive; (min); Output Amplifier Microchip datasheet, p. 5 — MCP4706/4716/4726
output current 7 mA 15 mA 24 mA Output Amplifier Microchip datasheet, p. 5 — MCP4706/4716/4726
supply voltage range 2.7 V 5.5 V Power Requirements Microchip datasheet, p. 4 — ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
operating temperature -40 °C 125 °C Note 1; Temperature Ranges Microchip datasheet, p. 13 — TEMPERATURE CHARACTERISTICS
input capacitance 29 pF Unbuffered mode; External Reference (VREF) (Note 1) Microchip datasheet, p. 5 — MCP4706/4716/4726
slew rate 0.55 V/µs Output Amplifier Microchip datasheet, p. 5 — MCP4706/4716/4726
rise time 10 ns 40 ns 3.4 MHz mode; I²C BUS DATA REQUIREMENTS (SLAVE MODE) Microchip datasheet, p. 10 — TABLE 1-3: I²C BUS DATA REQUIREMENTS (SLAVE MODE) (CONTINUED)
fall time 20 ns 80 ns 1.7 MHz mode; Cbis specified to be from 10 to 400 pF (100 pF max for 3.4 MHz mode); I²C BUS DATA REQUIREMENTS (SLAVE MODE) Microchip datasheet, p. 10 — TABLE 1-3: I²C BUS DATA REQUIREMENTS (SLAVE MODE) (CONTINUED)
sample rate 3.4 MHz Microchip datasheet, p. 8 — TABLE 1-2: I²C BUS START/STOP BITS REQUIREMENTS
settling time 6 µs Note 3; Output Amplifier Microchip datasheet, p. 5 — MCP4706/4716/4726
channel count 1 Microchip datasheet, p. 1
02 — Alternatives

Closest matches to MCP4706

MCP4901 5.9× higher sample rate, 4.1× lower input capacitance, 1.3× lower settling time
DAC5311 3.3× higher output current, 1.9× lower quiescent current, 1.3× higher slew rate
MCP4725 1.5× higher adc resolution, 1.2× lower fall time, 1.2× lower rise time
BU2505FV 4.0× higher quiescent current, 2.9× higher sample rate, 1.5× lower operating temperature
MCP4728 1.5× higher adc resolution, similar operating temperature, similar output current
AD5694ARUZ 3.0× higher rise time, 2.7× higher output current, 1.5× higher adc resolution
DAC8830 6.0× lower settling time, 2.6× higher input capacitance, 2.0× higher adc resolution
PCM5100A 17.3× lower sample rate, 3.0× higher adc resolution, 2.5× lower fall time
03 — FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How many channels does the MCP4706 have?

The MCP4706 has 1 channel.

What is the fall time in 1.7 MHz mode with Cbis specified to be from 10 to 400 pF (100 pF max for 3.4 MHz mode) in I²C BUS DATA REQUIREMENTS (SLAVE MODE)?

The fall time is 80 ns.

What is the input capacitance in Unbuffered mode with an External Reference (VREF)?

The input capacitance is 29 pF in Unbuffered mode with an External Reference (VREF).

What is the maximum operating temperature for the MCP4706?

The maximum operating temperature is 125 °C, as specified in Note 1 under Temperature Ranges.

What is the output current of the MCP4706 under the Output Amplifier condition?

The output current is 15 mA.

What is the minimum output voltage of the Output Amplifier?

The minimum output voltage is 10 mV under the condition of the Output Amplifier's minimum drive.

What is the rise time in 3.4 MHz mode under I²C BUS DATA REQUIREMENTS (SLAVE MODE)?

The rise time is 40 ns.

What is the sample rate of the MCP4706?

The sample rate is 3.4 MHz.

What is the settling time for the MCP4706 output amplifier?

The settling time is 6 µs (Note 3; Output Amplifier).

What is the slew rate of the Output Amplifier?

The slew rate of the Output Amplifier is 0.55 V/µs.

What is the maximum supply voltage for the MCP4706 under Power Requirements?

The maximum supply voltage is 5.5 V.

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