MAX1204
5V, 8-Channel, Serial, 10-Bit ADC with 3V Digital Interface
Ideal for 10-Bit +5V or +/-5V Analog, +3V Digital Systems
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The MAX1204 is a 10-bit data-acquisition system specifically designed for use in applications with mixed +5V (analog) and +3V (digital) supply voltages. It operates with a single +5V analog supply or dual ±5V analog supplies, and combines an 8-channel multiplexer, internal track/hold, and serial interface with high conversion speed and low power consumption.
A 4-wire serial interface connects directly to SPI/MICROWIRE® devices without external logic, and a serial strobe output allows direct connection to TMS320-family digital signal processors. The MAX1204 uses either the internal clock or an external serial-interface clock to perform successive-approximation analog-to-digital conversions. The serial interface operates at up to 2MHz.
The MAX1204 features an internal 4.096V reference and a reference-buffer amplifier that simplifies gain trim. It also has a VL pin that supplies power to the digital outputs. Output logic levels (3V, 3.3V, or 5V) are determined by the value of the voltage applied to this pin.
A hard-wired active-low SHDN pin and two software-selectable power-down modes are provided. Accessing the serial interface automatically powers up the device. A quick turn-on time allows the MAX1204 to be shut down between conversions, enabling the user to optimize supply currents. By customizing power-down between conversions, supply current can drop below 10µA at reduced sampling rates.
The MAX1204 is available in 20-pin SSOP and PDIP packages, and is specified for the commercial and extended temperature ranges.
Key Features
- 8-Channel Single-Ended or 4-Channel Differential Inputs
- Operates from +5V Single or ±5V Dual Supplies
- User-Adjustable Output Logic Levels (2.7V to 5.25V)
- Low Power
- 1.5mA (Operating Mode)
- 2µA (Power-Down Mode)
- Internal Track/Hold, 133kHz Sampling Rate
- Internal 4.096V Reference
- SPI/MICROWIRE/TMS320-Compatible 4-Wire Serial Interface
- Software-Configurable Unipolar/Bipolar Inputs
- 20-Pin PDIP/SSOP
- Pin-Compatible 12-Bit Upgrade: MAX1202
Applications/Uses
- 5V/3V Mixed-Supply Systems
- Battery-Powered Applications
- Data Acquisition
- Medical Instruments
- Process Control
| Resolution (bits) (ADC) | 10 |
| # Input Channels | 8 |
| Conv. Rate (ksps) (max) | 133 |
| Data Bus | SPI |
| ADC Architecture | SAR |
| Diff/S.E. Input | Both |
| Internal VREF (V) (nominal) | 4.096 |
| External VREF (V) (min) | 2.5 |
| External VREF (V) (max) | 5 |
| Unipolar VIN (V) (max) | 4.096 |
| Bipolar VIN (±V) (max) | 2.048 |
| INL (±LSB) | 1 |
| Package/Pins | PDIP/20 SSOP/20 |
| Budgetary Price (See Notes) | $6.38 @1k |
Technical Docs
| Data Sheet | 5V, 8-Channel, Serial, 10-Bit ADC with 3V Digital Interface | Oct 05, 2012 |
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Parameters
| Resolution (bits) (ADC) | 10 |
| # Input Channels | 8 |
| Conv. Rate (ksps) (max) | 133 |
| Data Bus | SPI |
| ADC Architecture | SAR |
| Diff/S.E. Input | Both |
| Internal VREF (V) (nominal) | 4.096 |
| External VREF (V) (min) | 2.5 |
| External VREF (V) (max) | 5 |
| Unipolar VIN (V) (max) | 4.096 |
| Bipolar VIN (±V) (max) | 2.048 |
| INL (±LSB) | 1 |
| Package/Pins | PDIP/20 SSOP/20 |
| Budgetary Price (See Notes) | $6.38 @1k |
Key Features
- 8-Channel Single-Ended or 4-Channel Differential Inputs
- Operates from +5V Single or ±5V Dual Supplies
- User-Adjustable Output Logic Levels (2.7V to 5.25V)
- Low Power
- 1.5mA (Operating Mode)
- 2µA (Power-Down Mode)
- Internal Track/Hold, 133kHz Sampling Rate
- Internal 4.096V Reference
- SPI/MICROWIRE/TMS320-Compatible 4-Wire Serial Interface
- Software-Configurable Unipolar/Bipolar Inputs
- 20-Pin PDIP/SSOP
- Pin-Compatible 12-Bit Upgrade: MAX1202
Applications/Uses
- 5V/3V Mixed-Supply Systems
- Battery-Powered Applications
- Data Acquisition
- Medical Instruments
- Process Control
Description
The MAX1204 is a 10-bit data-acquisition system specifically designed for use in applications with mixed +5V (analog) and +3V (digital) supply voltages. It operates with a single +5V analog supply or dual ±5V analog supplies, and combines an 8-channel multiplexer, internal track/hold, and serial interface with high conversion speed and low power consumption.
A 4-wire serial interface connects directly to SPI/MICROWIRE® devices without external logic, and a serial strobe output allows direct connection to TMS320-family digital signal processors. The MAX1204 uses either the internal clock or an external serial-interface clock to perform successive-approximation analog-to-digital conversions. The serial interface operates at up to 2MHz.
The MAX1204 features an internal 4.096V reference and a reference-buffer amplifier that simplifies gain trim. It also has a VL pin that supplies power to the digital outputs. Output logic levels (3V, 3.3V, or 5V) are determined by the value of the voltage applied to this pin.
A hard-wired active-low SHDN pin and two software-selectable power-down modes are provided. Accessing the serial interface automatically powers up the device. A quick turn-on time allows the MAX1204 to be shut down between conversions, enabling the user to optimize supply currents. By customizing power-down between conversions, supply current can drop below 10µA at reduced sampling rates.
The MAX1204 is available in 20-pin SSOP and PDIP packages, and is specified for the commercial and extended temperature ranges.
Technical Docs
| Data Sheet | 5V, 8-Channel, Serial, 10-Bit ADC with 3V Digital Interface | Oct 05, 2012 |
Support & Training
Search our knowledge base for answers to your technical questions.
Filtered SearchOur dedicated team of Applications Engineers are also available to answer your technical questions. Visit our support portal.
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