Electronic calibration of equipment is reliable, cost effective, and flexible. To make design-in easier, Maxim offers DACs, digital potentiometers (pots), and voltage references specifically optimized for calibration applications. We have example circuits and application notes for electronic calibration.
Calibration Parts
A calibration part is an adjustable device with a predictable power-on-reset (POR) condition. Usually POR will read a value stored in nonvolatile (NV) memory in the device. Alternative devices that POR to zero, midscale, or full-scale can also be used in selected circuits. Maxim adds a C to signify calibration before a common acronym. Thus, CDPot is a calibration digital pot. CDAC is a calibration digital-to-analog converter. A CRef is a calibration voltage reference.
Featured Technical Documents
Browse Popular Technical Documents:
- Digital Calibration Makes Automated Test Easy; Calibration FAQs
- Introduction to Electronic Calibration and Methods for Correcting Manufacturing Tolerances in Industrial Equipment Designs
- Introduction to Electronic Calibration and Methods for Correcting Manufacturing Tolerances in Medical Equipment Designs
- Calculating the Error Budget in Precision Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) Applications
- Series or Shunt Voltage Reference?
- Step-Up DC-DC Converter Calibration and Adjustment Using a Digital Potentiometer
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