The parallel interface is compatible with a wide variety of microcontrollers. The DAC7621 accepts a 12-bit parallel word, has a double-buffered input logic structure and provides data readback. In addition, two control pins provide a chip select (CS) function and asynchronous clear (CLR) input. The CLR input can be used to ensure that the DAC7621 output is 0V on power-up or as required by the application.