DAC12 Operation

19.2.4 DAC12_xDAT Data Format

The DAC12 supports both straight binary and 2’s compliment data formats. When using straight binary data format, the full-scale output value is 0FFFh in 12-bit mode (0FFh in 8-bit mode) as shown in Figure 19−2.

Figure 19−2. Output Voltage vs DAC12 Data, 12-Bit, Straight Binary Mode

Output Voltage

Full-Scale Output

0

 

 

DAC Data

 

 

0

0FFFh

When using 2’s compliment data format, the range is shifted such that a DAC12_xDAT value of 0800h (0080h in 8-bit mode) results in a zero output voltage, 0000h is the mid-scale output voltage, and 07FFh (007Fh for 8-bit mode) is the full-scale voltage output as shown in Figure 19−3.

Figure 19−3. Output Voltage vs DAC12 Data, 12-Bit, 2’s Compliment Mode

Output Voltage

Full-Scale Output

Mid-Scale Output

0

 

DAC Data

 

 

0800h (−2048)

0

07FFh (+2047)

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MSP430x1xx specifications

The Texas Instruments MSP430x1xx series is a family of ultra-low-power microcontrollers that are highly regarded in the embedded systems community for their versatility and performance. Designed for applications ranging from portable instrumentation to low-power industrial devices, the MSP430x1xx combines flexibility and efficiency with advanced features tailored for energy-sensitive applications.

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