Harold write : > I'm looking for a 10 to 12 bit serial DAC to hang on a 16c74a. >The output should vary between 0 and 5 volts, require no external parts, >and be in an 8 pin DIP or SMT package (DIP preferred for now). So far, >I've found the AD5320 and LTC1659 that look acceptable. Any other ideas >out there? > >Harold Hi Harold: Try with the MAXIM portfolio of serial DACs (MAX512, MAX522, etc). They have a good perfomance, are in 8 DIP & SOIC packages, unipolar or bipolar power, cheaper, availables on Maxim Web Site www.maxim-ic.com and 8 bit SPI-interface Luis Gonzalez Bogota, COLOMBIA lucho554@hotmail.com ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com