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MAX15500

MAX15500

Industrial Analog Current/Voltage Output Conditioners

Industry's First Programmable Outputs—Current Up to ±24mA or Voltage Up to ±12V

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Overview

Description

The MAX15500/MAX15501 analog output conditioners provide a programmable current up to ±24mA, or a voltage up to ±12V proportional to a control voltage signal. The control voltage is typically supplied by an external DAC with an output voltage range of 0 to 4.096V for the MAX15500 and 0 to 2.5V for the MAX15501. The output current and voltage are selectable as either unipolar or bipolar. In the unipolar configuration, a control voltage of 5% full-scale (FS) produces a nominal output of 0A or 0V to achieve underrange capability. A control voltage of 100%FS produces one of two programmable levels (105%FS or 120%FS) to achieve overrange capability. The outputs of the MAX15500/MAX15501 are protected against overcurrent conditions and a short to ground or supply voltages up to ±35V. The devices also monitor for overtemperature and supply brownout conditions. The supply brownout threshold is programmable.

The MAX15500/MAX15501 are programmed through an SPI™ interface capable of daisy-chained operation. The MAX15500/MAX15501 provide extensive error reporting through the SPI interface and an additional open-drain interrupt output. The devices include an analog output to monitor load conditions.

The MAX15500/MAX15501 operate over the -40°C to +105°C temperature range. The devices are available in a 32-pin, 5mm x 5mm TQFN package.
MAX15500, MAX15501: Typical Operating Circuit/Functional Diagram MAX15500, MAX15501: Typical Operating Circuit/Functional Diagram Enlarge+

Key Features

  • Supply Voltage Up to ±32.5V
  • Output Protected Up to ±35V
  • Programmable Output (Plus Overrange)
    • ±10V
    • 0 to 10V
    • 0 to 5V
    • ±20mA
    • 0 to 20mA
    • 4 to 20mA
  • Current Output Drives 0 to 1kΩ
  • Voltage Output Drives Loads Down to 1kΩ
  • HART Compliant
  • 2ppm Gain Error Drift Over Temperature
  • SPI Interface, with Daisy-Chain Capability
  • Supports +4.096V (MAX15500) or +2.5V (MAX15501) Full-Scale Input Signals
  • Extensive Error Reporting
    • Short-Circuit and Overcurrent Protection
    • Open-Circuit Detection
    • Brownout Detection
    • Overtemperature Protection
  • Fast, 40µs Settling Time

Applications/Uses

  • Distributed I/Os
  • Embedded Systems
  • Industrial Control and Automation
  • Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

Parametric Specs

Part NumberAnalog Supply Voltage
(V)		Analog Supply Voltage
(V)		Analog Output Range
(±V)		Analog Output Range
(±mA)		Over Voltage Protection
(V)		Gain Error
(±%FS)		Gain Error
(±%FS)		Analog Input Full Scale
(V)		Max Settling Time
(µs)		Max Settling Time
(µs)		Max. Load Resistance
(Ω)		Max. Load Inductance
(mH)		Max. Load Capacitance
(µF)		Min. Resistive Load
(Ω)		Max. Capacitive Load
(µF)		Over Temperature Threshold
(°C)		Oper. Temp.
(°C)		Package/PinsBudgetary
Price
minmaxVoltageCurrentCurrent Mode, maxVoltage Mode, maxtypFS Current, typFS Voltage, typCurrent ModeCurrent ModeCurrent ModeVoltage ModeVoltage ModeSee Notes
MAX15500 -32.532.51020±350.50.514.09650010001000151001000100150-40 to +105
TQFN/32
$3.03 @1k
MAX15501 0.52.5
TQFN/32
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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


MAX15501EVKIT: Evaluation Kit for the MAX15500 and MAX15501

Technical Documents

User Guide 6207 MAXREFDES46# Quickstart Guide
App Note 6008 Protection: How Much is Enough for An Analog Output?
User Guide 5847 Alameda (MAXREFDES24#) ZedBoard Quick Start Guide
User Guide 5846 Alameda (MAXREFDES24#) LX9 Quick Start Guide
User Guide 5744 Carmel (MAXREFDES18#) ZedBoard Quick Start Guide
User Guide 5743 Carmel (MAXREFDES18#) LX9 Quick Start Guide
Sub-System Board 5742 Carmel (MAXREFDES18#): High Accuracy Analog Current/Voltage Output
Tutorial 4701 Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and the Operational Function of Main System Modules
Tutorial 4606 Self-Starting Can Be Hard to Do - Understanding Power-on-Reset Requirements in Regulators and Bandgaps
App Note 4605 Avoid Design Misinterpretations that Put System Operation in Jeopardy
Tutorial 4603 Process Control and PLC Tutorial

Quality and Environmental Data

Product Reliability Reports: MAX15500.pdf 
Lead-Free Package Tin (Sn) Whisker Reports

CAD Symbols and Footprints

  • MAX15500GTJ+
  • MAX15500GTJ+T
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