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August_1997
Re: amusing prices


From: Paul Kahler ( )
Date: Fri Aug 08 1997 - 09:48:52 CDT


> For comparision, the 12 bit DAC312HP is listed at 7.43. It also looks
> like the 312 is the cheapest 12 bit DAC you can buy, but it does have
> to have an external current to voltage converter and voltage reference.

The current to voltage converter isn't a big deal because you'll need
an op-amp to get the levels right anyway. You'll actually SAVE a component
-- the input resistor to an op-amp is really a voltage-to-current converter.
The voltage reference is a bit annoying.

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