The MAX531/MAX538/MAX539 are low-power, voltageoutput, 12-bit digital-to-analog converters (DACs) specified for single +5V power-supply operation. The MAX531
can also be operated with ±5V supplies. The
MAX538/MAX539 draw only 140µA, and the MAX531
(with internal reference) draws only 260µA. The
MAX538/MAX539 come in 8-pin DIP and SO packages,
while the MAX531 comes in 14-pin DIP and SO packages. All parts have been trimmed for offset voltage,
gain, and linearity, so no further adjustment is necessary.
The MAX538’s buffer is fixed at a gain of +1 and the
MAX539’s buffer at a gain of +2. The MAX531’s internal
op amp may be configured for a gain of +1 or +2, as
well as for unipolar or bipolar output voltages. The
MAX531 can also be used as a four-quadrant multiplier
without external resistors or op amps.
For parallel data inputs, see the MAX530 data sheet.
_______________________Applications
Battery-Powered Test Instruments
Digital Offset and Gain Adjustment
Battery-Operated/Remote Industrial Controls
Machine and Motion Control Devices
Cellular Telephones
________________Functional Diagram
(MAX531 ONLY)
REFOUT
REFIN
(MAX531 ONLY)
BIPOFF
___________________________Features
♦ Operate from Single +5V Supply
♦ Buffered Voltage Output
♦ Internal 2.048V Reference (MAX531)
♦ 140µA Supply Current (MAX538/MAX539)
♦ INL = ±1/2LSB (max)
♦ Guaranteed Monotonic over Temperature
♦ Flexible Output Ranges:
0V to VDD(MAX531/MAX539)
VSSto VDD(MAX531)
0V to 2.6V (MAX531/MAX538)
♦ 8-Pin SO/DIP (MAX538/MAX539)
♦ Power-On Reset
♦ Serial Data Output for Daisy-Chaining
______________Ordering Information
PARTTEMP. RANGEPIN-PACKAGE
MAX531ACPD
MAX531BCPD0°C to +70°C14 Plastic DIP
MAX531ACSD0°C to +70°C14 SO
MAX531BCSD0°C to +70°C14 SO
MAX531BC/D0°C to +70°CDice*±1
Ordering Information continued at end of data sheet.
(Note 1) ................................................................VSS, V
V
OUT
Continuous Current, Any Pin................................-20mA, +20mA
Note 1: The output may be shorted to VDD, V
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
- 0.3V), (V
SS
- 0.3V), (V
SS
- 0.3V), (V
SS
SS
+ 0.3V)
DD
+ 0.3V)
DD
+ 0.3V)
DD
+ 0.3V)
DD
+ 0.3V)
DD
DD
or AGND if the package power dissipation limit is not exceeded.
Input High
Input Low
Input Current
Input CapacitanceC
V
IH
V
IL
I
IN
IN
VIN= 0V or V
DD
2.4
8
DIGITAL OUTPUT (DOUT)
Output High
Output LowV
V
OH
OL
I
SOURCE
I
SINK
= 2mA
= 2mA
V
- 1
DD
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE
Voltage-Output Slew RateSR0.150.25V/µs
Voltage-Output Settling Time25µs
Digital Feedthrough
Signal-to-Noise plus DistortionSINAD68dB
TA= +25°C
To ±1/2LSB, VOUT = 2V
CS = VDD, DIN = 100kHz
REFIN = 1kHz, 2Vp-p (G = +1 or +2),
code = FFF hex
5nV-s
POWER SUPPLY
Positive Supply VoltageV
Power-Supply CurrentI
DD
DD
All inputs = 0V or VDD,
output = no load
MAX531
MAX538, MAX539
4.55.5V
260400
140300
SWITCHING CHARACTERISTICS
CS Setup Time
SCLK Fall to CS Fall Hold Time
SCLK Fall to CS Rise Hold Time
SCLK High Widtht
SCLK Low Widtht
DIN Setup Timet
DIN Hold Timet
DOUT Valid Propagation Delayt
CS High Pulse Width
CLR Pulse Width
CS Rise to SCLK Rise Setup Time
Voltage-Output Slew RateSR
Voltage-Output Settling Time25µs
Digital Feedthrough
Signal-to-Noise plus Distortion
POWER SUPPLY
Positive Supply Voltage
Negative Supply Voltage
Positive Supply CurrentI
Negative Supply CurrentI
SWITCHING CHARACTERISTICS
CS Setup Time
SCLK Fall to CS Fall Hold Time
SCLK Fall to CS Rise Hold Time
SCLK High Widtht
SCLK Low Widtht
DIN Setup Timet
DIN Hold Timet
DOUT Valid Propagation Delayt
CS High Pulse Width
CLR Pulse Width
CS Rise to SCLK Rise Setup Time
Note 2: In single-supply operation, INL and GE calculated from code 11 to code 4095. Tested at VDD= +5V.
Note 3: This specification applies to both gain-error power-supply rejection ratio and offset-error power-supply rejection ratio.
Note 4: Guaranteed by design.
Note 5: Tested at I
= 100µA. The reference can typically source up to 5mA (see