Can I use general ad converter for multiplying DAC?

[mag]

Max512 is maxim 8 bit DAC with ext vref pin, it is not special multiplying DAC,can I use it for multiplying DAC function?

 

[Kral]

Mag,
Since the input range of VRef goes from Vss to Vdd, you should be able to use this DAC as a multiplying DAC. Note that DAC C Vref range is only Gnd to Vdd.

 

[mag]

why some DA chip hint is special multiplying DAC? what is difference between general DAC chip and special multiplying DAC chip?

 

[tuza2000]

what the function of multiplying dac?
i just know the general dac convert digital to analog,where does the multiplying dac use to?

 

[ronyutp]

I think because normal DACs only alow two quadrant muliplication and multipling DACs allow four quadrant muliplication.