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 V_L 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.

MAX1204: Typical Operating Circuit

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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

Key Specs

Part Number

Resolution
(bits)

Input Chan.

Conv. Rate
(ksps)

ADC Architecture

Data Bus

Diff/S.E. Input

Internal V_REF
(V)

External V_REF
(V)

Unipolar V_IN
(V)

Bipolar V_IN
(±V)

SNR
(dB)

THD
(dB)

INL
(±LSB)

Package/Pins

Budgetary
Price

ADC

max

nominal

min

max

See Notes

MAX1204

133

SAR

SPI

Both

4.096

2.5

4.096

2.048

-70

CDIP(N)/20

PDIP(N)/20

SSOP/20

$6.08 @1k

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Pricing Notes:

This pricing is BUDGETARY, for comparing similar parts. Prices are in U.S. dollars and subject to change. Quantity pricing may vary substantially and international prices may differ due to local duties, taxes, fees, and exchange rates. For volume-specific and version-specific prices and delivery, please see the price and availability page or contact an authorized distributor.

Design Resources

Quality and Environmental Data

Product Reliability Reports: MAX1204.pdf
Lead-Free Package Tin (Sn) Whisker Reports

Quality And Environmental

Device	Fab Process	Technology	Sample size	Rejects	FIT at 25°C	FIT at 55°C

Note : The failure rates are summarized by technology and mapped to the associated material part numbers. The failure rates are highly dependent on the number of units tested.

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