MAX156:High-Speed, 8-Channel, 8-Bit ADC with Simultaneous Track/Holds and Reference

The MAX155/MAX156 are high-speed, 8-bit, multichannel analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) with simultaneous track/holds (T/Hs) to eliminate timing differences between input channel samples. The MAX155 has 8 analog input channels and the MAX156 has 4 analog input channels. Each channel has its own T/H, and all T/Hs sample at the same instant. The ADC converts a channel in 3.6µs and stores the result in an internal 8x8 RAM. The MAX155/MAX156 also feature a 2.5V internal reference and power-down capability, providing a complete, sampling data-acquisition system. When operating from a single +5V supply, the MAX155/MAX156 perform either unipolar or bipolar, single-ended or differential conversions. For applications requiring wider dynamic range or bipolar conversions around ground, the VSS supply pin may be connected to -5V. Conversions are initiated with a pulse to the active-low WR pin, and data is accessed from the ADC’s RAM with a pulse to the active-low RD pin. A bidirectional interface updates the channel configuration and provides output data. The ADC may also be wired for output-only operation.The MAX155 comes in 28-pin PDIP and wide SO packages, and the MAX156 comes in 24-pin narrow PDIP and 28-pin wide SO packages.

Key Features
  • 8 Simultaneously Sampling Track/Hold Inputs
  • 3.6µs Conversion Time Per Channel
  • Unipolar or Bipolar Input Range
  • Single-Ended or Differential Inputs
  • Mixed Input Configurations Possible
  • 2.5V Internal Reference
  • Single +5V or Dual ±5V Supply Operation
MAX156: Functional Diagram
MAX156: Functional Diagram
Applications/Uses
  • AC Power Meters
  • DSP Analog Input
  • Phase-Sensitive Data Acquisition
  • Portable Data Loggers
  • Vibration and Waveform Analysis
DataSheet
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MAX155-MAX156 Data SheetMAX155-MAX156.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberResolution
(bits)
Input Chan.Conv. Rate
(ksps)
ADC ArchitectureData BusDiff/S.E. InputInternal VREF
(V)
Unipolar VIN
(V)
Bipolar VIN
(±V)
THD
(dB)
INL
(±LSB)
Package/PinsBudgetary
Price
ADCmaxnominalmaxmaxSee Notes
MAX15588250SARµP/8Both2.52.52.5-600.5CDIP(W)/28
PDIP(W)/28
SOIC(W)/28
$10.05 @1k
MAX1564PDIP(N)/24
SOIC(W)/28
$15.74 @1k
Design kits & evaluation modules
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Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX156ACNGNo Longer AvailableMAX156ACNG+PDIP(N),;24 pin;265.4 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX156ACNG+ActivePDIP(N),;24 pin;265.4 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX156ACWINo Longer AvailableMAX156ACWI+SOIC(W),;28 pin;192.8 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX156ACWI+ActiveSOIC(W),;28 pin;192.8 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX156ACWI+TActiveSOIC(W),;28 pin;192.8 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX156ACWI-TNo Longer AvailableMAX156ACWI+TW.SO;28 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX156AENGNo Longer AvailableMAX156AENG+PDIP(N),;24 pin;265.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX156AENG+ActivePDIP(N),;24 pin;265.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX156AEWINo Longer AvailableMAX156AEWI+SOIC(W),;28 pin;192.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX156AEWI+ActiveSOIC(W),;28 pin;192.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX156AEWI+TActiveSOIC(W),;28 pin;192.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX156AEWI-TNo Longer AvailableMAX156AEWI+TSOIC(W),;28 pin;192.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX156AEWI/GG8ActiveSOIC(W),;28 pin;192.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX156AEWI/GG8-TNo Longer AvailableMAX156AEWI+W.SO;-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX156BC/DNo Longer AvailableDICE SALES,;NA pin;DICE;0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX156BCNGNo Longer AvailableMAX156BCNG+PDIP(N),;24 pin;265.4 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX156BCNG+ActivePDIP(N),;24 pin;265.4 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX156BCWINo Longer AvailableMAX156BCWI+SOIC(W),;28 pin;192.8 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX156BCWI+ActiveSOIC(W),;28 pin;192.8 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX156BCWI+TActiveW.SO;28 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX156BCWI-TNo Longer AvailableMAX156BCWI+TW.SO;28 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX156BENGNo Longer AvailableMAX156BENG+PDIP(N),;24 pin;265.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX156BENG+ActivePDIP(N),;24 pin;265.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX156BEWINo Longer AvailableMAX156BEWI+SOIC(W),;28 pin;192.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX156BEWI+ActiveSOIC(W),;28 pin;192.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX156BEWI+TActiveSOIC(W),;28 pin;192.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX156BEWI-TNo Longer AvailableMAX156BEWI+TW.SO;28 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX155-MAX156.pdf MAX156
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