The DAC16 is a 16-bit high speed current-output digital-to-analog converter with a settling time of 500 ns. A unique combination of low distortion, high signal-to-noise ratio, and high speed make the DAC16 ideally suited to performing waveform synthesis and modulation in communications, instrumentation, and ATE systems. Input reference current is buffered, with full-scale output current of 5 mA. The 16-bit parallel digital input bus is TTL/CMOS compatible. Operating from +5 V and -15 V supplies, the DAC16 consumes 190 mW (typ) and is available in a 24-pin epoxy DIP, epoxy surface-mount small outline (SOL), ceramic side brazed DIP, 28-pin leadless ceramic chip carrier (LCC) packages, and in die form.