MAX1241:+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
titleDownload file
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
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Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX1241ACPANo Longer AvailableMAX1241ACPA+PDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX1241ACPA+ActivePDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX1241ACSANo Longer AvailableMAX1241ACSA+SOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX1241ACSA+ActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX1241ACSA+TActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX1241ACSA-TNo Longer AvailableMAX1241ACSA+TN.SO;8 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX1241AEPANo Longer AvailableMAX1241AEPA+PDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX1241AEPA+ActivePDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX1241AESANo Longer AvailableMAX1241AESA+SOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX1241AESA+ActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX1241AESA+TActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX1241AESA-TNo Longer AvailableMAX1241AESA+TN.SO;8 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX1241AMJANo Longer AvailableCDIP(N),;8 pin;82.6 mm²-55°C to +125°CNo
MAX1241BCPANo Longer AvailableMAX1241BCPA+PDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX1241BCPA+ActivePDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX1241BCSANo Longer AvailableMAX1241BCSA+SOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX1241BCSA+ActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX1241BCSA+TActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX1241BCSA-TNo Longer AvailableMAX1241BCSA+TSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX1241BEPANo Longer AvailableMAX1241BEPA+PDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX1241BEPA+ActivePDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX1241BESANo Longer AvailableMAX1241BESA+SOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX1241BESA+ActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX1241BESA+TActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX1241BESA-TNo Longer AvailableMAX1241BESA+TN.SO;8 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX1241BMJANo Longer AvailableCDIP(N),;8 pin;82.6 mm²-55°C to +125°CNo
MAX1241CC/DNo Longer AvailableDICE;0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX1241CCPANo Longer AvailableMAX1241CCPA+PDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX1241CCPA+ActivePDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX1241CCSANo Longer AvailableMAX1241CCSA+SOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX1241CCSA+ActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX1241CCSA+TActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX1241CCSA-TNo Longer AvailableMAX1241CCSA+TN.SO;8 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX1241CEPANo Longer AvailableMAX1241CEPA+PDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX1241CEPA+ActivePDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX1241CESANo Longer AvailableMAX1241CESA+SOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX1241CESA+ActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX1241CESA+TActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX1241CESA-TNo Longer AvailableMAX1241CESA+TN.SO;8 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX1241CMJANo Longer AvailableCDIP(N),;8 pin;82.6 mm²-55°C to +125°CNo
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX1241EVL11-DIPNo Longer AvailableEVKIT;0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX1240-MAX1241.pdf MAX1241
MAX1240-MAX1241.pdf MAX1241