MAX551:+3V/+5V, 12-Bit, Serial, Multiplying DACs in 10-Pin µMAX Package

Single, Serial, Current Output DAC in a µMAX Package

The MAX551/MAX552 are 12-bit, current-output, 4-quadrant multiplying digital-to-analog converters (DACs). These devices are capable of providing unipolar or bipolar outputs when operating from either a single +5V (MAX551) or +3V (MAX552) power supply. An internal power-on-reset circuit clears all DAC registers on power-up, setting the DAC output voltage to 0V. The SPI™/QSPI™ and MICROWIRE™-compatible 3-wire serial interface saves board space and reduces power dissipation compared with parallel-interface devices. The MAX551/MAX552 feature double-buffered interface logic with a 12-bit input register and a 12-bit DAC register. Data in the DAC register sets the DAC output voltage. Data is loaded into the input register through the serial interface. The active-low LOAD input transfers data from the input register to the DAC register, updating the DAC output voltage. The MAX551/MAX552 are available in an 8-pin DIP package or a space-saving 10-pin µMAX package. The µMAX package provides an asynchronous clear (CLR-bar) input that clears all DAC registers when pulled to GND, setting the output voltage to 0V.

Key Features
  • Single-Supply Operation:
    • +4.5V to +5.25V (MAX551)
    • +2.7V to +3.6V (MAX552)
  • 12.5MHz 3-Wire Serial Interface
  • SPI/QSPI and MICROWIRE Compatible
  • Power-On Reset Clears DAC Output to Zero
  • Asynchronous Clear Input Clears DAC Output to Zero
  • Voltage Mode or Bipolar Mode Operation with a Single Power Supply
  • Schmitt-Trigger Digital Inputs for Direct Optocoupler Interface
  • 0.4µA Supply Current
  • 10-Pin µMAX Package
MAX551, MAX552: Functional Block Diagram
MAX551, MAX552: Functional Block Diagram
Applications/Uses
  • µP-Controlled Systems
  • Automatic Calibration
  • Digitally Controlled Filters
  • Gain Adjustment
  • Motion-Controlled Systems
  • Process-Control I/O Boards
  • Programmable Amplifiers/Attenuators
  • Transducer Drivers
DataSheet
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MAX551-MAX552 Data SheetMAX551-MAX552.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
MAX551121Current- BufferedExt.0.5
1
Serial - SPI4.55.50.50.08µMAX/10
PDIP(N)/8
-40 to +85
0 to +70
$6.16 @1k
MAX5522.73.60.12µMAX/10
PDIP(N)/8
$6.17 @1k
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX551ACPANo Longer AvailableMAX551ACPA+PDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX551ACPA+ActivePDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX551ACUBNo Longer AvailableMAX551ACUB+µMAX,;10 pin;15.4 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX551ACUB+ActiveµMAX,;10 pin;15.4 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX551ACUB+TActiveµMAX,;10 pin;15.4 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX551ACUB-TNo Longer AvailableMAX551ACUB+TµMAX,;10 pin;15.4 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX551AEPANo Longer AvailableMAX551AEPA+PDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX551AEPA+ActivePDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX551AEUBNo Longer AvailableMAX551AEUB+µMAX,;10 pin;15.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX551AEUB+ActiveµMAX,;10 pin;15.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX551AEUB+TActiveµMAX,;10 pin;15.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX551AEUB-TNo Longer AvailableMAX551AEUB+TµMAX,;10 pin;15.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX551BCPANo Longer AvailableMAX551BCPA+PDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX551BCPA+ActivePDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX551BCUBNo Longer AvailableMAX551BCUB+µMAX,;10 pin;15.4 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX551BCUB+ActiveµMAX,;10 pin;15.4 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX551BCUB+TActiveuMAX;10 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX551BCUB-TNo Longer AvailableMAX551BCUB+TµMAX,;10 pin;15.4 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX551BEPANo Longer AvailableMAX551BEPA+PDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX551BEPA+ActivePDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX551BEUBNo Longer AvailableMAX551BEUB+µMAX,;10 pin;15.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX551BEUB+ActiveµMAX,;10 pin;15.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX551BEUB+TActiveµMAX,;10 pin;15.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX551BEUB-TNo Longer AvailableMAX551BEUB+TµMAX,;10 pin;15.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
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