MAX1242:+2.7V to +5.25V, Low-Power, 10-Bit Serial ADCs in SO-8

The MAX1242/MAX1243 are low-power, 10-bit analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) available in 8-pin packages. They operate with a single +2.7V to +5.25V supply and 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 3mW (VDD = 3V) at the 73ksps maximum sampling speed. A 2µA shutdown mode reduces power at slower throughput rates. The MAX1242 has an internal 2.5V reference, while the MAX1243 requires an external reference. The MAX1243 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 MAX1242/MAX1243 are available in 8-pin PDIP and SO packages.

Key Features
  • +2.7V to +5.25V Single-Supply Operation
  • 10-Bit Resolution
  • Internal 2.5V Reference (MAX1242)
  • Small Footprint: 8-Pin PDIP and SO Packages
  • Low Power:
    • 3.7mW (73ksps, MAX1242)
    • 3mW (73ksps, MAX1243)
    • 66µW (1ksps, MAX1243)
    • 5µW (Power-Down Mode)
  • Internal Track/Hold
  • SPI/QSPI/MICROWIRE 3-Wire Serial Interface
  • Pin-Compatible 12-Bit Upgrades: MAX1240/MAX1241
MAX1242, MAX1243: Functional Diagram
MAX1242, MAX1243: Functional Diagram
Applications/Uses
  • Isolated Data Acquisition
  • Portable Data Logging
  • Process Control Monitoring
  • Temperature Measurement
  • Test Equipment
DataSheet
titleDownload file
MAX1242-MAX1243 Data SheetMAX1242-MAX1243.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
MAX124210173SARSPIS.E. Only2.515.252.566-700.5CDIP(N)/8
PDIP(N)/8
SOIC(N)/8
$4.24 @1k
MAX1243-CDIP(N)/8
PDIP(N)/8
SOIC(N)/8
$3.68 @1k
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Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX1242ACPANo Longer AvailableMAX1242ACPA+PDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX1242ACPA+ActivePDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX1242ACSANo Longer AvailableMAX1242ACSA+SOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX1242ACSA+ActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX1242ACSA+TActiveN.SO;8 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX1242ACSA-TNo Longer AvailableMAX1242ACSA+TN.SO;8 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX1242AEPANo Longer AvailableMAX1242AEPA+PDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX1242AEPA+ActivePDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX1242AESANo Longer AvailableMAX1242AESA+SOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX1242AESA+ActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX1242AESA+TActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX1242AESA-TNo Longer AvailableMAX1242AESA+TN.SO;8 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX1242AMJANo Longer AvailableCDIP(N),;8 pin;82.6 mm²-55°C to +125°CNo
MAX1242BCPANo Longer AvailableMAX1242BCPA+PDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX1242BCPA+ActivePDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX1242BCSANo Longer AvailableMAX1242BCSA+SOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX1242BCSA+ActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX1242BCSA+TActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX1242BCSA-TNo Longer AvailableMAX1242BCSA+TSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX1242BEPANo Longer AvailableMAX1242BEPA+PDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX1242BEPA+ActivePDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX1242BESANo Longer AvailableMAX1242BESA+SOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX1242BESA+ActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX1242BESA+TActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX1242BESA-TNo Longer AvailableMAX1242BESA+TN.SO;8 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX1242BESA/V+ActiveN.SO;-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX1242BESA/V+TActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX1242BMJANo Longer AvailableCDIP(N),;8 pin;82.6 mm²-55°C to +125°CNo
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