MAX501:Voltage-Output, 12-Bit Multiplying DACs

The MAX501/MAX502 are 12-bit, 4-quadrant, voltage-output, multiplying digital-to-analog converters (DACs) with an output amplifier. Thin-film resistors, laser trimmed at the wafer level, maintain accuracy over the full operating temperature range. The MAX501/MAX502 have buffered latches that are easily interfaced with microprocessors. Data is transferred into the input register in either a right-justified 8 + 4-bit format (MAX501) or with a 12-bit-wide data path (MAX502). In the MAX501, an active-low LDAC signal transfers data from the input register to the DAC register. In the MAX502, the input registers are controlled by standard active-low CHIP SELECT (active-low CS) and active-low WRITE (active-low WR) signals. For stand-alone operation, the active-low CS and active-low WR inputs are grounded, making all latches transparent. All logic inputs are level triggered and compatible with TTL and +5V CMOS logic levels. The internally compensated, low-input offset-voltage output amplifier provides an output voltage from +10V to -10V while sourcing and sinking up to 5mA.

Key Features
  • 12-Bit Voltage Output DAC
  • ±10V and 5mA Output Drive
  • Monotonic Over Temperature
  • Four Range-Scaling Resistors
  • 8 + 4 (MAX501) and 12-Bit (MAX502) Interface
  • 24-Pin DIP and Wide SO Packages
MAX501, MAX502: Functional Block Diagram
MAX501, MAX502: Functional Block Diagram
Applications/Uses
  • Automatic Test Equipment
  • Digital Attenuators
  • Digital to 4mA-to-20mA Converters
  • Programmable Power Supplies
  • Programmable-Gain Amplifiers
  • Servo Controls
DataSheet
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MAX501-MAX502 Data SheetMAX501-MAX502.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberResolution
(bits)
ChannelsOutput TypeReferenceINL
(±LSB)
InterfaceSupply Range
(V)
ICC
(mA)
Package/PinsOper. Temp.
(°C)
Budgetary
Price
maxmaxmaxSee Notes
MAX501121Voltage- BufferedExt.0.75
1
Parallel - Byte Wide15.7514CDIP(N)/24
PDIP(N)/24
SOIC(W)/24
-55 to +125
-40 to +85
0 to +70
$6.79 @1k
MAX502Parallel - Full WordCDIP(N)/24
PDIP(N)/24
SOIC(W)/24
$6.92 @1k
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX501ACNGNo Longer AvailableMAX501ACNG+PDIP(N),;24 pin;158.4 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX501ACNG+ActivePDIP(N),;24 pin;158.4 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX501ACWGNo Longer AvailableMAX501ACWG+SOIC(W),;24 pin;166.1 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX501ACWG+ActiveSOIC(W),;24 pin;166.1 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX501ACWG+TActiveSOIC(W),;24 pin;166.1 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX501ACWG-TNo Longer AvailableMAX501ACWG+TW.SO;24 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX501AENGNo Longer AvailableMAX501AENG+PDIP(N),;24 pin;158.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX501AENG+ActivePDIP(N),;24 pin;158.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX501AEWGNo Longer AvailableMAX501AEWG+SOIC(W),;24 pin;166.1 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX501AEWG+ActiveSOIC(W),;24 pin;166.1 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX501AEWG+TActiveSOIC(W),;24 pin;166.1 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX501AEWG-TNo Longer AvailableMAX501AEWG+TW.SO;24 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX501AMRGNo Longer AvailableCDIP(N),;24 pin;264.3 mm²-55°C to +125°CNo
MAX501BC/DNo Longer AvailableDICE;0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX501BCNGNo Longer AvailableMAX501BCNG+PDIP(N),;24 pin;158.4 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX501BCNG+ActivePDIP(N),;24 pin;158.4 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX501BCWGNo Longer AvailableMAX501BCWG+SOIC(W),;24 pin;166.1 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX501BCWG+ActiveSOIC(W),;24 pin;166.1 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX501BCWG+TActiveSOIC(W),;24 pin;166.1 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX501BCWG-TNo Longer AvailableMAX501BCWG+TSOIC(W),;24 pin;166.1 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX501BENGNo Longer AvailableMAX501BENG+PDIP(N),;24 pin;158.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX501BENG+ActivePDIP(N),;24 pin;158.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX501BEWGNo Longer AvailableMAX501BEWG+SOIC(W),;24 pin;166.1 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX501BEWG+ActiveSOIC(W),;24 pin;166.1 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX501BEWG+TActiveW.SO;24 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX501BEWG-TNo Longer AvailableMAX501BEWG+TW.SO;24 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
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