current output DAC's

From: Jamie Morken <jmorken@xxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2008 03:22:34 GMT

Hi,

I noticed some DAC's are current output instead of voltage output,
what is the practical difference when using these in a circuit and
in what situations would it be better to use a current output DAC?

cheers,
Jamie
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