MAX1270A, MAX1270B:Multirange, +5V, 8-Channel, Serial 12-Bit ADCs

12-Bit, 8-Channel, Serial ADCs Have +/-17V Fault-Protected Inputs

The MAX1270/MAX1271 are multirange, 12-bit data-acquisition systems (DAS) that require only a single +5V supply for operation, yet accept signals at their analog inputs that may span above the power-supply rail and below ground. These systems provide eight analog input channels that are independently software programmable for a variety of ranges: ±10V, ±5V, 0 to +10V, 0 to +5V for the MAX1270; ±VREF, ±VREF/2, 0 to VREF, 0 to VREF/2 for the MAX1271. This range switching increases the effective dynamic range to 14 bits and provides the flexibility to interface 4-20mA, ±12V, and ±15V powered sensors directly to a single +5V system. In addition, these converters are fault protected to ±16.5V; a fault condition on any channel will not affect the conversion result of the selected channel. Other features include a 5MHz bandwidth track/hold, software-selectable internal/external clock, 110ksps throughput rate, and internal 4.096V or external reference operation. The MAX1270/MAX1271 serial interface directly connects to SPI™/QSPI™ and MICROWIRE™ devices without external logic. A hardware shutdown input (SHDN-bar) and two software-programmable power-down modes, standby (STBYPD) or full power-down (FULLPD), are provided for low-current shutdown between conversions. In standby mode, the reference buffer remains active, eliminating start-up delays. The MAX1270/MAX1271 are available in 24-pin narrow DIP or space-saving 28-pin SSOP packages.

Key Features
  • 12-Bit Resolution, 1/2LSB Linearity
  • +5V Single-Supply Operation
  • SPI/QSPI and MICROWIRE-Compatible 3-Wire Interface
  • Four Software-Selectable Input Ranges
    • MAX1270: 0 to +10V, 0 to +5V, ±10V, ±5V
    • MAX1271: 0 to VREF, 0 to VREF/2, ±VREF, ±VREF/2
  • Eight Analog Input Channels
  • 110ksps Sampling Rate
  • ±16.5V Overvoltage-Tolerant Input Multiplexer
  • Internal 4.096V or External Reference
  • Two Power-Down Modes
  • Internal or External Clock
  • 24-Pin Narrow DIP or 28-Pin SSOP Packages
MAX1270, MAX1270A, MAX1270B, MAX1271, MAX1271A, MAX1271B: Typical Operating Circuit
MAX1270, MAX1270A, MAX1270B, MAX1271, MAX1271A, MAX1271B: Typical Operating Circuit
Applications/Uses
  • Automatic Testing
  • Battery-Powered Instruments
  • Data Acquisition Systems
  • Industrial Control Systems
  • Medical Instruments
  • Robotics
DataSheet
TitleDownload file
MAX1270-MAX1271B Data SheetMAX1270-MAX1271B.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
MAX1270128110SARSPIS.E. Only4.0962.44.18101070-871PDIP(N)/24
SSOP/28
$12.55 @1k
MAX12714.0962.048PDIP(N)/24
SSOP/28
$11.57 @1k
Design kits & evaluation modules
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Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX1270ACAINo Longer AvailableMAX1270ACAI+SSOP;28 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX1270ACAI+ActiveSSOP,;28 pin;81.6 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX1270ACAI+TActiveSSOP,;28 pin;81.6 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX1270ACAI-TNo Longer AvailableMAX1270ACAI+TSSOP;28 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX1270ACNGNo Longer AvailableMAX1270ACNG+PDIP(N),;24 pin;265.4 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX1270ACNG+ActivePDIP(N),;24 pin;265.4 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX1270AEAINo Longer AvailableMAX1270AEAI+SSOP;28 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX1270AEAI+ActiveSSOP,;28 pin;81.6 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX1270AEAI+TActiveSSOP,;28 pin;81.6 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX1270AEAI-TNo Longer AvailableMAX1270AEAI+TSSOP;28 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX1270AEAI/GG8ActiveSSOP;-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX1270AEAI/GG8-TNo Longer AvailableMAX1270AEAI+SSOP;-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX1270AEAI/GG9No Longer AvailableSSOP;-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX1270AEAI/GH9No Longer AvailableMAX1270AEAI+SSOP;-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX1270AEAI/GH9-TNo Longer AvailableMAX1270AEAI+SSOP;-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX1270AENGNo Longer AvailableMAX1270AENG+PDIP(N),;24 pin;265.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX1270AENG+ActivePDIP(N),;24 pin;265.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX1270-MAX1271B.pdf MAX1271B
MAX1270-MAX1271B.pdf MAX1271B