MAX189:+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
Quality and Environmental Data
Related Products
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  • MAX1240:+2.7V, Low-Power, 12-Bit Serial ADCs in 8-Pin SO
  • MAX1241:+2.7V, Low-Power, 12-Bit Serial ADCs in 8-Pin SO
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX189ACPANo Longer AvailableMAX189ACPA+PDIP(N),;8 pin;81.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX189ACPA+ActivePDIP(N),;8 pin;81.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX189ACWENo Longer AvailableMAX189ACWE+SOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX189ACWE+ActiveSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX189ACWE+TActiveW.SO;16 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX189ACWE-TNo Longer AvailableMAX189ACWE+TW.SO;16 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX189AEPANo Longer AvailableMAX189AEPA+PDIP(N),;8 pin;81.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX189AEPA+ActivePDIP(N),;8 pin;81.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX189AEWENo Longer AvailableMAX189AEWE+SOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX189AEWE+ActiveSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX189AEWE+TActiveSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX189AEWE-TNo Longer AvailableMAX189AEWE+TSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX189AMJANo Longer AvailableCDIP(N),;8 pin;82.6 mm²-55°C to +125°CNo
MAX189BC/DActiveDICE SALES,;NA pin;DICE S;0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX189BCPANo Longer AvailableMAX189BCPA+PDIP(N),;8 pin;81.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX189BCPA+ActivePDIP(N),;8 pin;81.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX189BCWENo Longer AvailableMAX189BCWE+SOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX189BCWE+ActiveSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX189BCWE+TActiveW.SO;16 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX189BCWE-TNo Longer AvailableMAX189BCWE+TSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX189BEPANo Longer AvailableMAX189BEPA+PDIP(N),;8 pin;81.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX189BEPA+ActivePDIP(N),;8 pin;81.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX189BEWENo Longer AvailableMAX189BEWE+SOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX189BEWE+ActiveSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX189BEWE+TActiveSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX189BEWE-TNo Longer AvailableMAX189BEWE+TW.SO;16 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX189BMJANo Longer AvailableCDIP(N),;8 pin;82.6 mm²-55°C to +125°CNo
MAX189CCPANo Longer AvailableMAX189CCPA+PDIP(N),;8 pin;81.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX189CCPA+ActivePDIP(N),;8 pin;81.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX189CCWENo Longer AvailableMAX189CCWE+SOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX189CCWE+ActiveSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX189CCWE+TActiveSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX189CCWE-TNo Longer AvailableMAX189CCWE+TW.SO;16 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX189CEPANo Longer AvailableMAX189CEPA+PDIP(N),;8 pin;81.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX189CEPA+ActivePDIP(N),;8 pin;81.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX189CEWENo Longer AvailableMAX189CEWE+SOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX189CEWE+ActiveSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX189CEWE+TActiveSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX189CEWE-TNo Longer AvailableMAX189CEWE+TW.SO;16 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
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MAX189.pdf MAX189
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