MAX5250:Low-Power, Quad, 10-Bit Voltage-Output DAC with Serial Interface

+5V DAC with Configurable Output Allows Flexible Output Swings

The +5V MAX5250 combines four low-power, voltage-output, 10-bit digital-to-analog converters (DACs) and four precision output amplifiers in a space-saving, 20-pin package. In addition to the four voltage outputs, each amplifier's negative input is also available to the user. This facilitates specific gain configurations, remote sensing, and high output drive capacity, making the MAX5250 ideal for industrial-process-control applications. Other features include software shutdown, hardware shutdown lockout, an active-low reset that clears all registers and DACs to zero, a user-programmable logic output, and a serial-data output. Each DAC has a double-buffered input organized as an input register followed by a DAC register. A 16-bit serial word loads data into each input/DAC register. The 3-wire serial interface is compatible with SPI™/QSPI™ and Microwire™. It allows the input and DAC registers to be updated independently or simultaneously with a single software command. All logic inputs are TTL/CMOS-logic compatible.

Key Features
  • Four 10-Bit DACs with Configurable Output Amplifiers
  • +5V Single-Supply Operation
  • Low Supply Current: 0.85mA Normal Operation 10µA Shutdown Mode
  • Available in 20-Pin SSOP and DIP Packages
  • Power-On Reset Clears all Registers and DACs to Zero
  • SPI/QSPI and Microwire Compatible
  • Simultaneous or Independent Control of DACs through 3-Wire Serial Interface
  • User-Programmable Digital Output
  • Schmitt-Trigger Inputs for Direct Optocoupler Interface
  • 12-Bit Upgrade Available: MAX525
MAX5250: Functional Block Diagram
MAX5250: Functional Block Diagram
Applications/Uses
  • Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
  • Digital Offset and Gain Adjustments
  • Industrial Process Controls
  • Microprocessor-Controlled Systems
  • Motion Control
  • Remote Industrial Controls
DataSheet
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MAX5250 Data SheetMAX5250.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberResolution
(bits)
ChannelsOutput TypeReferenceINL
(±LSB)
InterfaceSupply Range
(V)
Supply Range
(V)
ICC
(mA)
Settling Time
(µs)
Package/PinsOper. Temp.
(°C)
Budgetary
Price
maxminmaxmaxtypSee Notes
MAX5250104Voltage- BufferedExt.0.5
1
Serial - SPI4.55.50.9810CDIP(N)/20
PDIP(N)/20
SSOP/20
-55 to +125
-40 to +85
0 to +70
$6.77 @1k
Quality and Environmental Data
Related Products
  • MAX5253:+3V, Quad, 12-Bit Voltage-Output DAC with Serial Interface
  • MAX525:Low-Power, Quad, 12-Bit Voltage-Output DAC with Serial Interface
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX5250ACAPNo Longer AvailableMAX5250ACAP+SSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX5250ACAP+ActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX5250ACAP+TActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX5250ACAP-TNo Longer AvailableMAX5250ACAP+TSSOP;20 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX5250ACPPNo Longer AvailableMAX5250ACPP+PDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX5250ACPP+ActivePDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX5250AEAPNo Longer AvailableMAX5250AEAP+SSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX5250AEAP+ActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX5250AEAP+TActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX5250AEAP-TNo Longer AvailableMAX5250AEAP+TSSOP;20 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX5250AEPPNo Longer AvailableMAX5250AEPP+PDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX5250AEPP+ActivePDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX5250BCAPNo Longer AvailableMAX5250BCAP+SSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX5250BCAP+ActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX5250BCAP+TActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX5250BCAP-TNo Longer AvailableMAX5250BCAP+TSSOP;20 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX5250BCPPNo Longer AvailableMAX5250BCPP+PDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX5250BCPP+ActivePDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX5250BEAPNo Longer AvailableMAX5250BEAP+SSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX5250BEAP+ActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX5250BEAP+TActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX5250BEAP-TNo Longer AvailableMAX5250BEAP+TSSOP;20 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX5250BEPPNo Longer AvailableMAX5250BEPP+PDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX5250BEPP+ActivePDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX5250BMJPNo Longer AvailableCDIP(N),;20 pin;218.9 mm²-55°C to +125°CNo
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