MAX1245:+2.375V, Low-Power, 8-Channel, Serial 12-Bit ADC

Ideal for Portable 2.5V 12-Bit Systems

The MAX1245 12-bit data-acquisition system combines an 8-channel multiplexer, high-bandwidth track/hold, and serial interface with high conversion speed and ultra-low power consumption. It operates from a single +2.375V to +3.3V supply, and its analog inputs are software configurable for unipolar/bipolar and single-ended/differential operation. The 4-wire serial interface directly connects to SPI™, QSPI™, and MICROWIRE™ devices without external logic. A serial strobe output allows direct connection to TMS320-family digital signal processors. The MAX1245 works with an external reference, and uses either the internal clock or an external serial-interface clock to perform successive-approximation analog-to-digital conversions. This device provides a hard-wired active-low SHDN pin and a software-selectable power-down, and can be programmed to automatically shut down at the end of a conversion. Accessing the serial interface powers up the MAX1245, and the quick turn-on time allows it to be shut down between conversions. This technique can cut supply current to under 10µA at reduced sampling rates. The MAX1245 is available in a 20-pin DIP package and an SSOP that occupies 30% less area than an 8-pin DIP. For supply voltages from +2.7V to +5.25V, use the pin-compatible MAX147.

Key Features
  • Single +2.375V to +3.3V Operation
  • 8-Channel Single-Ended or 4-Channel Differential Analog Inputs
  • Low Power:
    • 0.8mA (100ksps)
    • 10µA (1ksps)
    • 1µA (power-down mode)
  • Internal Track/Hold, 100kHz Sampling Rate
  • SPI/QSPI/MICROWIRE/TMS320-Compatible 4-Wire Serial Interface
  • Software-Configurable Unipolar or Bipolar Inputs
  • 20-Pin DIP/SSOP Packages
MAX1245: Typical Operating Circuit
MAX1245: Typical Operating Circuit
Applications/Uses
  • Battery-Powered Applications
  • Data Acquisition
  • Medical Instruments
  • Portable Data Logging
DataSheet
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MAX1245 Data SheetMAX1245.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)
Bipolar VIN
(±V)
SNR
(dB)
THD
(dB)
INL
(±LSB)
Package/PinsBudgetary
Price
ADCmaxnominalminmaxmaxmaxSee Notes
MAX1245128100SARSPIBoth2.04813.32.0481.02470-761PDIP(N)/20
SSOP/20
$8.69 @1k
Related Products
  • MAX11637:12-Bit, 300ksps ADCs with Differential Track/Hold, and Internal Reference
  • MAX11629:12-Bit, 300ksps ADCs with FIFO and Internal Reference
  • MAX147:+2.7V, Low-Power, 8-Channel, Serial 12-Bit ADCs
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX1245ACAPNo Longer AvailableMAX1245ACAP+SSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX1245ACAP+ActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX1245ACAP+TActiveSSOP;20 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX1245ACAP-TNo Longer AvailableMAX1245ACAP+TSSOP;20 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX1245ACPPNo Longer AvailableMAX1245ACPP+PDIP(N),;20 pin;219.2 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX1245ACPP+ActivePDIP(N),;20 pin;219.2 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX1245AEAPNo Longer AvailableSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX1245AEAP+ActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX1245AEAP+TActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX1245AEAP-TNo Longer AvailableMAX1245AEAP+TSSOP;20 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX1245AEPPNo Longer AvailableMAX1245AEPP+PDIP(N),;20 pin;219.2 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX1245AEPP+ActivePDIP(N),;20 pin;219.2 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX1245AMJPNo Longer AvailableMQFP;-55°C to +125°CSee data sheet
MAX1245BC/DNo Longer AvailableDICE;0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX1245BCAPNo Longer AvailableMAX1245BCAP+SSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX1245BCAP+ActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX1245BCAP+TActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX1245BCAP-TNo Longer AvailableMAX1245BCAP+TSSOP;20 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX1245BCPPNo Longer AvailableMAX1245BCPP+PDIP(N),;20 pin;219.2 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX1245BCPP+ActivePDIP(N),;20 pin;219.2 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX1245BEAPNo Longer AvailableMAX1245BEAP+SSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX1245BEAP+ActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX1245BEAP+TActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX1245BEAP-TNo Longer AvailableMAX1245BEAP+TSSOP;20 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX1245BEPPNo Longer AvailableMAX1245BEPP+PDIP(N),;20 pin;219.2 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX1245BEPP+ActivePDIP(N),;20 pin;219.2 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX1245BMJPNo Longer AvailableMQFP;-55°C to +125°CSee data sheet
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