MAX1240:+2.7V, Low-Power, 12-Bit Serial ADCs in 8-Pin SO

The MAX1240/MAX1241 low-power, 12-bit analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) are available in 8-pin packages. The MAX1240 operates with a single +2.7V to +3.6V supply, and the MAX1241 operates with a single +2.7V to +5.25V supply. Both devices feature a 7.5µs successive-approximation ADC, a fast track/hold (1.5µs), an on-chip clock, and a high-speed, 3-wire serial interface. Power consumption is only 37mW (VDD = 3V) at the 73ksps maximum sampling speed. A 2µA shutdown mode reduces power at slower throughput rates. The MAX1240 has an internal 2.5V reference, while the MAX1241 requires an external reference. The MAX1241 accepts signals from 0V to VREF, and the reference input range includes the positive supply rail. An external clock accesses data from the 3-wire interface, which connects directly to standard microcontroller I/O ports. The interface is compatible with SPI™, QSPI™, and MICROWIRE™. Excellent AC characteristics and very low power combined with ease of use and small package size make these converters ideal for remote-sensor and data-acquisition applications, or for other circuits with demanding power consumption and space requirements. The MAX1240/MAX1241 are available in 8-pin PDIP and SO packages.

Key Features
  • Single-Supply Operation:
    • +2.7V to +3.6V (MAX1240)
    • +2.7V to +5.25V (MAX1241)
  • 12-Bit Resolution
  • Internal 2.5V Reference (MAX1240)
  • Small Footprint: 8-Pin PDIP/SO Packages
  • Low Power: 3.7µW (73ksps, MAX1240)
    • 3mW (73ksps, MAX1241)
    • 66µW (1ksps, MAX1241)
    • 5µW (power-down mode)
  • Internal Track/Hold
  • SPI/QSPI/MICROWIRE 3-Wire Serial Interface
  • Internal Clock
MAX1240, MAX1241: Functional Diagram
MAX1240, MAX1241: Functional Diagram
Applications/Uses
  • Battery-Powered Applications
  • Instrumentation
  • Isolated Data Acquisition
  • Portable Data Logging
  • Process Control
DataSheet
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MAX1240-MAX1241 Data SheetMAX1240-MAX1241.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberResolution
(bits)
Input Chan.Conv. Rate
(ksps)
ADC ArchitectureData BusDiff/S.E. InputInternal VREF
(V)
External VREF
(V)
External VREF
(V)
Unipolar VIN
(V)
SNR
(dB)
THD
(dB)
INL
(±LSB)
Package/PinsBudgetary
Price
ADCmaxnominalminmaxmaxSee Notes
MAX124012173SARSPIS.E. Only2.513.62.570-881CDIP(N)/8
PDIP(N)/8
SOIC(N)/8
$5.83 @1k
MAX1241-5.25CDIP(N)/8
PDIP(N)/8
SOIC(N)/8
$5.45 @1k
Quality and Environmental Data
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Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX1240ACPANo Longer AvailableMAX1240ACPA+PDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX1240ACPA+ActivePDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX1240ACSANo Longer AvailableMAX1240ACSA+SOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX1240ACSA+ActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX1240ACSA+TActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX1240ACSA-TNo Longer AvailableMAX1240ACSA+TN.SO;8 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX1240AEPANo Longer AvailableMAX1240AEPA+PDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX1240AEPA+ActivePDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX1240AESANo Longer AvailableMAX1240AESA+SOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX1240AESA+ActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX1240AESA+TActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX1240AESA-TNo Longer AvailableMAX1240AESA+TN.SO;8 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX1240AESA/V+NRNDSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX1240AESA/V+TActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX1240AMJANo Longer AvailableCDIP(N),;8 pin;82.6 mm²-55°C to +125°CNo
MAX1240BCPANo Longer AvailableMAX1240BCPA+PDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX1240BCPA+ActivePDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX1240BCSANo Longer AvailableMAX1240BCSA+SOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX1240BCSA+ActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX1240BCSA+TActiveN.SO;8 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX1240BCSA-TNo Longer AvailableMAX1240BCSA+TSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX1240BEPANo Longer AvailableMAX1240BEPA+PDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX1240BEPA+ActivePDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX1240BESANo Longer AvailableMAX1240BESA+SOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX1240BESA+ActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX1240BESA+TActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX1240BESA-TNo Longer AvailableMAX1240BESA+TN.SO;8 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX1240BESA/V+ActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX1240BESA/V+TActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX1240BMJANo Longer AvailableCDIP(N),;8 pin;82.6 mm²-55°C to +125°CNo
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX1240CC/DNo Longer AvailableDICE;0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX1240CCPANo Longer AvailableMAX1240CCPA+PDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX1240CCPA+ActivePDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX1240CCSANo Longer AvailableMAX1240CCSA+SOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX1240CCSA+ActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX1240CCSA+TActiveN.SO;8 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX1240CCSA-TNo Longer AvailableMAX1240CCSA+TN.SO;8 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX1240CEPANo Longer AvailableMAX1240CEPA+PDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX1240CEPA+ActivePDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX1240CESANo Longer AvailableMAX1240CESA+SOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX1240CESA+ActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX1240CESA+TActiveN.SO;8 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX1240CESA-TNo Longer AvailableMAX1240CESA+TN.SO;8 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX1240CMJANo Longer AvailableCDIP(N),;8 pin;82.6 mm²-55°C to +125°CNo
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