MAX187:+5V, Low-Power, 12-Bit Serial ADCs

See MAX1240 for 3V Applications

The MAX187/MAX189 serial 12-bit analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) operate from a single +5V supply and accept a 0 to 5V analog input. Both parts feature an 8.5µs successive-approximation ADC, a fast track/hold (1.5µs), an on-chip clock, and a high-speed 3-wire serial interface. The MAX187/MAX189 digitize signals at a 75ksps throughput rate. An external clock accesses data from the interface, which communicates without external hardware to most digital signal processors and microcontrollers. The interface is compatible with SPI, QSPI™, and MICROWIRE®. The MAX187 has an on-chip buffered reference, and the MAX189 requires an external reference. Both the MAX187 and MAX189 save space with 8-pin PDIP and 16-pin SO packages. Power consumption is 7.5mW and reduces to only 10µW in shutdown. Excellent AC characteristics and very low power consumption combined with ease of use and small package size make these converters ideal for remote DSP and sensor applications, or for circuits where power consumption and space are crucial.

Key Features
  • 12-Bit Resolution
  • ±½ LSB Integral Nonlinearity (MAX187A/MAX189A)
  • Internal Track/Hold, 75kHz Sampling Rate
  • Single +5V Operation
  • Low Power
    • 2µA Shutdown Current
    • 1.5mA Operating Current
  • Internal 4.096V Buffered Reference (MAX187)
  • 3-Wire Serial Interface, Compatible with SPI, QSPI, and MICROWIRE
  • Small-Footprint 8-Pin PDIP and 16-Pin SO
MAX187, MAX189: Functional Diagram
MAX187, MAX189: Functional Diagram
Applications/Uses
  • High-Accuracy Process Control
  • Isolated Data Acquisition
  • Portable Data Logging
  • Remote Digital Signal Processing
DataSheet
titleDownload file
MAX187-MAX189 Data SheetMAX187-MAX189.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)
THD
(dB)
Package/PinsBudgetary
Price
ADCmaxnominalminmaxmaxSee Notes
MAX18712175SARSPIS.E. Only4.0962.55.254.096-80CDIP(N)/8
PDIP(N)/8
SOIC(W)/16
$8.32 @1k
MAX189-CDIP(N)/8
PDIP(N)/8
SOIC(W)/16
$6.64 @1k
Design kits & evaluation modules
Related Products
  • MAX1272:Fault-Protected, 12-Bit ADCs with Software-Selectable Input Range
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  • MAX1241:+2.7V, Low-Power, 12-Bit Serial ADCs in 8-Pin SO
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX187ACPANo Longer AvailableMAX187ACPA+PDIP(N),;8 pin;81.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX187ACPA+ActivePDIP(N),;8 pin;81.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX187ACWENo Longer AvailableMAX187ACWE+SOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX187ACWE+ActiveSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX187ACWE+TActiveSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX187ACWE-TNo Longer AvailableMAX187ACWE+TW.SO;16 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX187AEPANo Longer AvailableMAX187AEPA+PDIP(N),;8 pin;81.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX187AEPA+ActivePDIP(N),;8 pin;81.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX187AEWENo Longer AvailableMAX187AEWE+SOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX187AEWE+ActiveSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX187AEWE+TActiveSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX187AEWE-TNo Longer AvailableMAX187AEWE+TW.SO;16 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX187AMJANo Longer AvailableCDIP(N),;8 pin;82.6 mm²-55°C to +125°CNo
MAX187BC/DActiveDICE SALES,;NA pin;DICE S;0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX187BCPANo Longer AvailableMAX187BCPA+PDIP(N),;8 pin;81.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX187BCPA+ActivePDIP(N),;8 pin;81.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX187BCWENo Longer AvailableMAX187BCWE+SOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX187BCWE+ActiveSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX187BCWE+TActiveSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX187BCWE-TNo Longer AvailableMAX187BCWE+TSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX187BEPANo Longer AvailableMAX187BEPA+PDIP(N),;8 pin;81.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX187BEPA+ActivePDIP(N),;8 pin;81.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX187BEWENo Longer AvailableMAX187BEWE+SOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX187BEWE+ActiveSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX187BEWE+TActiveSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX187BEWE-TNo Longer AvailableMAX187BEWE+TW.SO;16 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX187BMJANo Longer AvailableCDIP(N),;8 pin;82.6 mm²-55°C to +125°CNo
MAX187CCPANo Longer AvailableMAX187CCPA+PDIP(N),;8 pin;81.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX187CCPA+ActivePDIP(N),;8 pin;81.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX187CCWENo Longer AvailableMAX187CCWE+SOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX187CCWE+ActiveSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX187CCWE+TActiveSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX187CCWE-TNo Longer AvailableMAX187CCWE+TSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX187CEPANo Longer AvailableMAX187CEPA+PDIP(N),;8 pin;81.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX187CEPA+ActivePDIP(N),;8 pin;81.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX187CEWENo Longer AvailableMAX187CEWE+SOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX187CEWE+ActiveSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX187CEWE+TActiveW.SO;16 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX187CEWE-TNo Longer AvailableMAX187CEWE+TW.SO;16 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX187EVC16-DIPActiveEVKIT;0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
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