DAC8560

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  "brief": "TI 16-bit voltage-output DAC with internal reference, MSOP-8. SPI, 2.7-5.5 V, true 16-bit. Datasheet-verified.",
  "version": "0.1.0",
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      "Type": "Voltage-output DAC",
      "Resolution": "16-bit",
      "Channels": "1",
      "Interface": "SPI",
      "Reference": "Internal 2.5 V + buffer",
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      "Package": "MSOP-8"
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