MAX191:Low-Power, 12-Bit Sampling ADC with Internal Reference and Power-Down

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The MAX191 is a monolithic, CMOS, 12-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) featuring differential inputs, track/hold (T/H), internal voltage reference, internal or external clock, and parallel or serial µP interface. The MAX191 has a 7.5µs conversion time, a 2µs acquisition time, and a guaranteed 100ksps sample rate. The MAX191 operates from a single +5V supply or from dual ±5V supplies, allowing ground-referenced bipolar input signals. The device features a logic power-down input, which reduces the 3mA VDD supply current to 50µA max, including the internal-reference current. Decoupling capacitors are the only external components needed for the power supply and reference. This ADC operates with either an external reference, or an internal reference that features an adjustment input for trimming system gain errors. The MAX191 provides three interface modes: two 8-bit parallel modes, and a serial interface mode that is compatible with SPI™, QSPI™, and MICROWIRE™ serial-interface standards.

Key Features
  • 12-Bit Resolution, 1/2 LSB Linearity
  • +5V or ±5V Operation
  • Built-In Track/Hold
  • Internal Reference with Adjustment Capability
  • Low Power:
    • 3mA Operating Mode
    • 20µA Power-Down Mode
  • 100ksps Tested Sampling Rate
  • Serial and 8-Bit Parallel µP Interface
  • 24-Pin Narrow DIP and Wide SO Packages
MAX191: Functional Diagram
MAX191: Functional Diagram
Applications/Uses
  • Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
  • Battery-Powered Data Logging
  • Data Acquisition
  • Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
  • Electromechanical Systems
  • High-Accuracy Process Control
  • PC Pen Digitizers
  • Telecommunications
DataSheet
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MAX191 Data SheetMAX191.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)
INL
(±LSB)
Package/PinsBudgetary
Price
ADCmaxnominalminmaxmaxSee Notes
MAX191121100SARµP/8
SPI
Diff. Only4.0962.554.096-801CDIP(N)/24
PDIP(N)/24
SOIC(W)/24
$12.53 @1k
Design kits & evaluation modules
Quality and Environmental Data
Related Products
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  • MAX183:3µs, 12-Bit ADC
  • MAX172:Complete 10µs CMOS 12-Bit ADC
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX191ACNGNo Longer AvailableMAX191ACNG+PDIP(N),;24 pin;158.4 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX191ACNG+ActivePDIP(N),;24 pin;158.4 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX191ACWGNo Longer AvailableMAX191ACWG+SOIC(W),;24 pin;166.1 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX191ACWG+ActiveSOIC(W),;24 pin;166.1 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX191ACWG+TActiveSOIC(W),;24 pin;166.1 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX191ACWG-TNo Longer AvailableMAX191ACWG+TW.SO;24 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX191AENGNo Longer AvailableMAX191AENG+PDIP(N),;24 pin;158.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX191AENG+ActivePDIP(N),;24 pin;158.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX191AEWGNo Longer AvailableMAX191AEWG+SOIC(W),;24 pin;166.1 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX191AEWG+ActiveSOIC(W),;24 pin;166.1 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX191AEWG+TActiveW.SO;24 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX191AEWG-TNo Longer AvailableMAX191AEWG+TW.SO;24 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX191AMRGNo Longer AvailableCDIP(N),;24 pin;264.3 mm²-55°C to +125°CNo
MAX191AMRG/883BNo Longer AvailableCDIP(N),;24 pin;264.3 mm²-55°C to +125°CNo
MAX191BC/DActiveDICE SALES,;NA pin;DICE S;0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX191BCNGNo Longer AvailableMAX191BCNG+PDIP(N),;24 pin;158.4 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX191BCNG+ActivePDIP(N),;24 pin;158.4 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX191BCWGNo Longer AvailableMAX191BCWG+SOIC(W),;24 pin;166.1 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX191BCWG+ActiveSOIC(W),;24 pin;166.1 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX191BCWG+TActiveSOIC(W),;24 pin;166.1 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX191BCWG-TNo Longer AvailableMAX191BCWG+TSOIC(W),;24 pin;166.1 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX191BENGNo Longer AvailableMAX191BENG+PDIP(N),;24 pin;158.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX191BENG+ActivePDIP(N),;24 pin;158.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX191BEWGNo Longer AvailableMAX191BEWG+SOIC(W),;24 pin;166.1 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX191BEWG+ActiveSOIC(W),;24 pin;166.1 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX191BEWG+TActiveSOIC(W),;24 pin;166.1 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX191BEWG-TNo Longer AvailableMAX191BEWG+TSOIC(W),;24 pin;166.1 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX191BMRGNo Longer AvailableCDIP(N),;24 pin;264.3 mm²-55°C to +125°CNo
MAX191BMRG/883BNo Longer AvailableCDIP(N),;24 pin;264.3 mm²-55°C to +125°CNo
MAX191EVSYS-DIPActiveEVKIT;0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
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