MAX149:+2.7V to +5.25V Low-Power 8-Channel Serial 10-Bit ADCs

The MAX148/MAX149 10-bit data-acquisition systems combine an 8-channel multiplexer, high-bandwidth track/hold, and serial interface with high conversion speed and low power consumption. They operate from a single +2.7V to +5.25V supply, and sample to 133ksps. Both devices’ analog inputs are software configurable for unipolar/bipolar and single-ended/differential operation. The 4-wire serial interface connects directly to SPI/QSPI™ and MICROWIRE™ devices without external logic. A serial-strobe output allows direct connection to TMS320-family digital signal processors. The MAX148/MAX149 use either the internal clock or an external serial-interface clock to perform successive-approximation analog-to-digital conversions. The MAX149 has an internal 2.5V reference, while the MAX148 requires an external reference. Both parts have a reference-buffer amplifier with a ±1.5% voltage-adjustment range. These devices provide a hard-wired active-low SHDN pin and a software-selectable power-down, and can be programmed to automatically shut down at the end of a conversion. Accessing the serial interface automatically powers up the MAX148/MAX149, and the quick turn-on time allows them to be shut down between all conversions. This technique can cut supply current to under 60µA at reduced sampling rates. The MAX148/MAX149 are available in 20-pin PDIP and 20-pin SSOP packages. For 4-channel versions of these devices, see the MAX1248/MAX1249 data sheet.

Key Features
  • 8-Channel Single-Ended or 4-Channel Differential Inputs
  • Single-Supply Operation: +2.7V to +5.25V
  • Internal 2.5V Reference (MAX149)
  • Low Power:
    • 1.2mA (133ksps, 3V Supply)
    • 54µA (1ksps, 3V Supply)
    • 1µA (Power-Down Mode)
  • SPI/QSPI/MICROWIRE/TMS320-Compatible 4-Wire Serial Interface
  • Software-Configurable Unipolar or Bipolar Inputs
  • 20-Pin PDIP/SSOP Packages
MAX148, MAX149: Typical Operating Circuit
MAX148, MAX149: Typical Operating Circuit
Applications/Uses
  • Battery-Powered Instruments
  • Data Acquisition
  • Medical Instruments
  • Pen Digitizers
  • Portable Data Logging
  • Process Control
DataSheet
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MAX148-MAX149 Data SheetMAX148-MAX149.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberResolution
(bits)
Input Chan.Conv. Rate
(ksps)
ADC ArchitectureData BusDiff/S.E. InputInternal VREF
(V)
External VREF
(V)
External VREF
(V)
Unipolar VIN
(V)
Bipolar VIN
(±V)
THD
(dB)
INL
(±LSB)
Package/PinsBudgetary
Price
ADCmaxnominalminmaxmaxmaxSee Notes
MAX148108133SARSPIBoth2.515.252.51.25-701CDIP(N)/20
PDIP(N)/20
SSOP/20
$4.17 @1k
MAX149CDIP(N)/20
PDIP(N)/20
SSOP/20
$4.83 @1k
Quality and Environmental Data
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  • MAX1248:+2.7V to +5.25V, Low-Power, 4-Channel, Serial, 10-Bit ADCs in QSOP-16
  • MAX1249:+2.7V to +5.25V, Low-Power, 4-Channel, Serial, 10-Bit ADCs in QSOP-16
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX149ACAPNo Longer AvailableMAX149ACAP+SSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX149ACAP+ActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX149ACAP+TActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX149ACAP-TNo Longer AvailableMAX149ACAP+TSSOP;20 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX149ACPPNo Longer AvailableMAX149ACPP+PDIP(N),;20 pin;219.2 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX149ACPP+ActivePDIP(N),;20 pin;219.2 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX149AEAPNo Longer AvailableMAX149AEAP+SSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX149AEAP+ActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX149AEAP+TActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX149AEAP-TNo Longer AvailableMAX149AEAP+TSSOP;20 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX149AEPPNo Longer AvailableMAX149AEPP+PDIP(N),;20 pin;219.2 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX149AEPP+ActivePDIP(N),;20 pin;219.2 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX149AMJPNo Longer AvailableCDIP(N),;20 pin;218.9 mm²-55°C to +125°CNo
MAX149BCAPNo Longer AvailableMAX149BCAP+SSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX149BCAP+ActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX149BCAP+TActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX149BCAP-TNo Longer AvailableMAX149BCAP+TSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX149BCPPNo Longer AvailableMAX149BCPP+PDIP(N),;20 pin;219.2 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX149BCPP+ActivePDIP(N),;20 pin;219.2 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX149BEAPNo Longer AvailableMAX149BEAP+SSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX149BEAP+ActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX149BEAP+TActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX149BEAP-G071No Longer AvailableSSOP;-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX149BEAP-TNo Longer AvailableMAX149BEAP+TSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX149BEAP-TG071No Longer AvailableSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX149BEPPNo Longer AvailableMAX149BEPP+PDIP(N),;20 pin;219.2 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX149BEPP+ActivePDIP(N),;20 pin;219.2 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX149BMAP/PR2-TNo Longer AvailableSSOP;-55°C to +125°CSee data sheet
MAX149BMAP/PR3+ActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-55°C to +125°CLead Free
MAX149BMAP/PR3+TActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-55°C to +125°CLead Free
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX149BMJPNo Longer AvailableCDIP(N),;20 pin;218.9 mm²-55°C to +125°CNo
MAX148-MAX149.pdf MAX149
MAX149.pdf MAX149
MAX148-MAX149.pdf MAX149