The DAC has one continuous output with high drive capabilities for both resistive and capacitive loads. It is also possible to split the continuous time channel into two Sample and Hold (S/H) channels, each with separate data conversion registers. A DAC conversion may be started from the application software by writing the data conversion registers. The DAC can also be configured to do conversions triggered by the Event System to have regular timing, independent of the application software. DMA may be used for transferring data from memory locations to DAC data registers. The DAC has a built-in calibration system to reduce offset and gain error when loading with a calibration value from software. PORTB each has one DAC. Notation of this peripheral is DACB.