DAC7311 12-Bit SPI DAC

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      "Resolution": "12-bit, 1 channel",
      "Output": "Voltage output (rail-to-rail), VDD reference",
      "Interface": "SPI (up to 50 MHz)",
      "Settling time": "5 us typ",
      "Power-down": "Programmable (3 modes)",
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      "Operating temperature": "-40 C to 125 C"
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