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> From: piclist-bounces@mit.edu [mailto:piclist-bounces@mit.edu] On Behalf
> Of Jacopo Monegato
> Sent: 15 February 2012 12:06
> To: piclist@mit.edu
> Subject: RE: [PIC] or others... Are there any DIP microcontroller with
> analog outputs?
>=20
>=20
> yes, i think so... I need possibly more than 9 bit precision. What i am
> trying to do is digital control of an analog audio vco. I need veeeeery
> low noise ;) I know that some brands, like Dave smith instruments use 8
> bit precision for vcf cutoff and even pitch wheel (in older instruments).
> I want more. I wanted to avoid PWM. In that case I would have used a thir=
d
> order butterworth vcvs to have about 0,5-1 mVpp noise, but i wanted to tr=
y
> something else. But, at this point, i guess i'll stay on pwm :/
> Thank you all!
>=20

The ATXMega128A1 has four 12 bit DAC channels and is available in TQFP whic=
h really not very difficult to solder, as long as you soldering iron isn't =
designed for plumbing application!  If DIP is preferable for bread-boarding=
 you can get TQFP/DIP converter PCBs

http://www.atmel.com/products/microcontrollers/avr/avr_xmega.aspx


Cheers

Mike

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