MAX1243:+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
MAX1243ACPANo Longer AvailableMAX1243ACPA+PDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX1243ACPA+ActivePDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX1243ACSANo Longer AvailableMAX1243ACSA+SOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX1243ACSA+ActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX1243ACSA+TActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX1243ACSA-TNo Longer AvailableMAX1243ACSA+TN.SO;8 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX1243AEPANo Longer AvailableMAX1243AEPA+PDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX1243AEPA+ActivePDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX1243AESANo Longer AvailableMAX1243AESA+SOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX1243AESA+ActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX1243AESA+TActiveN.SO;8 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX1243AESA-TNo Longer AvailableSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX1243AMJANo Longer AvailableCDIP(N),;8 pin;82.6 mm²-55°C to +125°CNo
MAX1243BC/DNo Longer AvailableDICE;0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX1243BCPANo Longer AvailableMAX1243BCPA+PDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX1243BCPA+ActivePDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX1243BCSANo Longer AvailableMAX1243BCSA+SOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX1243BCSA+ActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX1243BCSA+TActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX1243BCSA-TNo Longer AvailableMAX1243BCSA+TSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX1243BEPANo Longer AvailableMAX1243BEPA+PDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX1243BEPA+ActivePDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX1243BESANo Longer AvailableMAX1243BESA+SOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX1243BESA+ActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX1243BESA+TActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX1243BESA-TNo Longer AvailableMAX1243BESA+TN.SO;8 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX1243BMJANo Longer AvailableCDIP(N),;8 pin;82.6 mm²-55°C to +125°CNo
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