MAX121:308ksps ADC with DSP Interface and 78dB SINAD

The MAX121 is a complete, BiCMOS, serial-output, sampling 14-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) that combines an on-chip track/hold and a low-drift, low-noise, buried-zener voltage reference with fast conversion speed and low power consumption. The throughput rate is as high as 308k samples per second (ksps). The full-scale analog input range is ±5V. The MAX121 utilizes the successive-approximation architecture with a high-speed DAC to achieve both fast conversion speeds and low-power operation. Operating with +5V and -12V or -15V power supplies, power consumption is only 210mW. The MAX121 can be directly interfaced to the serial port of most popular digital-signal processors, and comes in space-saving 16-pin DIP and SO and smaller 20-pin SSOP packages. The MAX121 operates with TTL- and CMOS-compatible clocks in the frequency range from 1.1MHz to 5.5MHz. All logic inputs and outputs are TTL- and CMOS-compatible. This data sheet includes application notes for easy interface to TMS320, µPD77230, and ADSP2101 digital-signal processors, as well as µPs using the Motorola SPI and QSPI interface standards.

Key Features
  • 14-Bit Resolution
  • 2.9µs Conversion Time/308ksps Throughput
  • 400ns Acquisition Time
  • Low Noise and Distortion
    • 78dB SINAD
    • -85dB THD
  • ±5V Bipolar Input Range, Overvoltage Tolerant to ±15V
  • 210mW Power Dissipation
  • Continuous-Conversion Mode Available
  • 30ppm/°C, -5V Internal Reference
  • Interfaces to DSP Processors
  • 16-Pin DIP and SO Packages, 20-Pin SSOP Package
MAX121: Functional Diagram
MAX121: Functional Diagram
Applications/Uses
  • Audio and Telecom Processing
  • Digital Signal Processing
  • DSP Servo Control
  • Spectrum Analysis
  • Speech Recognition and Synthesis
DataSheet
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MAX121 Data SheetMAX121.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberResolution
(bits)
Input Chan.Conv. Rate
(ksps)
ADC ArchitectureData BusDiff/S.E. InputInternal VREF
(V)
Bipolar VIN
(±V)
SNR
(dB)
THD
(dB)
INL
(±LSB)
Package/PinsBudgetary
Price
ADCmaxnominalmaxSee Notes
MAX121141308SARSPIS.E. Only5578-852CDIP(N)/16
PDIP(N)/16
SOIC(W)/16
SSOP/20
$19.64 @1k
Design kits & evaluation modules
Quality and Environmental Data
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Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX121C/DActiveDICE SALES,;NA pin;DICE S;0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX121CAPNo Longer AvailableMAX121CAP+SSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX121CAP+ActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX121CAP+TActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX121CAP-TNo Longer AvailableMAX121CAP+TSSOP;20 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX121CPENo Longer AvailableMAX121CPE+PDIP(N),;16 pin;158.4 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX121CPE+ActivePDIP(N),;16 pin;158.4 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX121CWENo Longer AvailableMAX121CWE+SOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX121CWE+ActiveSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX121CWE+TActiveSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX121CWE-TNo Longer AvailableMAX121CWE+TW.SO;16 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX121EAPNo Longer AvailableMAX121EAP+SSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX121EAP+ActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX121EAP+TActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX121EAP-TNo Longer AvailableMAX121EAP+TSSOP;20 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX121EPENo Longer AvailableMAX121EPE+PDIP(N),;16 pin;158.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX121EPE+ActivePDIP(N),;16 pin;158.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX121EWENo Longer AvailableMAX121EWE+SOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX121EWE+ActiveSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX121EWE+TActiveSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX121EWE-TNo Longer AvailableMAX121EWE+TSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX121MJEActiveCDIP(N),;16 pin;173.5 mm²-55°C to +125°CNo
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