The MAS9316 is a 16-bit, monolithic CMOS, multiplying digital-to-analog converter (DAC ) designed for direct microprocessor interface. Its high relative accuracy and monotonicity is achieved without laser trimming. This is made possible by the use of highly accurate, low TCR thin film resistor process and a 4 MSB to 15 decoding design technique. Hidden errors are eliminated by testing all the 65536 different input codes.The device offers advantages like high