MAX506:Quad, 8-Bit DAC with Rail-to-Rail Outputs

See MAX5100 for Single-Supply New Designs

The MAX505 and MAX506 are CMOS, quad, 8-bit voltage-output digital-to-analog converters (DACs). The parts operate with a single +5V supply or a dual ±5V supplies. Internal, precision output buffers swing rail-to-rail. The reference input range includes both supply rails. Offset, gain, and linearity are factory calibrated to provide 1 LSB total unadjusted error (TUE) over the full operating temperature range. The MAX505 contains double-buffered logic inputs, which allow all analog outputs to be simultaneously updated using the asynchronous load DAC (active-low LDAC) control signal. The MAX505 also has four separate reference inputs, allowing each DAC’s full-scale range to be independently set. The MAX506 has separate inputs latches for each of its four DACs. Data is transferred to the input latches from a common 8-bit input port. The DACs are individually selected through address inputs A0 and A1, and updated by bringing active-low WR low. All MAX506 DACs share a common reference input. All logic inputs are TTL and +5V CMOS compatible.

Key Features
  • Operate from Single +5V Supply or Dual ±5V Supplies
  • Output Buffer Amplifiers Swing Rail-to-Rail
  • Reference Input Range Includes Both Supply Rails
  • Factory-Calibrated for 1 LSB TUE
  • Double-Buffered Digital Inputs (MAX505)
  • Microprocessor and TTL/CMOS Compatible
  • Require No External Adjustments
  • Pin-Compatible Upgrades to MX7225/MX7226
  • Now Available in Tiny SSOP Package
MAX505, MAX506: Functional Block Diagram
MAX505, MAX506: Functional Block Diagram
Applications/Uses
  • Arbitrary Function Generators
  • Automatic Test Equipment
  • Digital Offset/Gain Adjustment
  • Industrial Process Control
  • Minimum Component Count Analog Systems
  • Programmable Attenuators
DataSheet
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MAX505-MAX506 Data SheetMAX505-MAX506.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberResolution
(bits)
ChannelsOutput TypeReferenceINL
(±LSB)
InterfaceSupply Range
(V)
Supply Range
(V)
ICC
(mA)
Settling Time
(µs)
Package/PinsOper. Temp.
(°C)
Budgetary
Price
maxminmaxmaxtypSee Notes
MAX50584Voltage- BufferedExt.1
1.5
Parallel - Full Word4.55.5126CDIP(N)/24
PDIP(N)/24
SOIC(W)/24
SSOP/24
-55 to +125
-40 to +85
0 to +70
$8.05 @1k
MAX506CDIP(N)/20
PDIP(N)/20
SOIC(W)/20
$7.86 @1k
Related Products
  • MAX5100:+2.7V to +5.5V, Low-Power, Quad, Parallel 8-Bit DAC with Rail-to-Rail Voltage Outputs
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX506ACPPNo Longer AvailableMAX506ACPP+PDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX506ACPP+ActivePDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX506ACWPNo Longer AvailableMAX506ACWP+SOIC(W),;20 pin;138.5 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX506ACWP+ActiveSOIC(W),;20 pin;138.5 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX506ACWP+TActiveSOIC(W),;20 pin;138.5 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX506ACWP-TNo Longer AvailableMAX506ACWP+TW.SO;20 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX506AEPPNo Longer AvailableMAX506AEPP+PDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX506AEPP+ActivePDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX506AEWPNo Longer AvailableMAX506AEWP+SOIC(W),;20 pin;138.5 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX506AEWP+ActiveSOIC(W),;20 pin;138.5 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX506AEWP+TActiveSOIC(W),;20 pin;138.5 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX506AEWP-G002No Longer AvailableW.SO;-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX506AEWP-TNo Longer AvailableMAX506AEWP+TW.SO;20 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX506AEWP-TG002No Longer AvailableW.SO;-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX506AMJPNo Longer AvailableCDIP(N),;20 pin;218.9 mm²-55°C to +125°CNo
MAX506AMJP/883BNo Longer AvailableCDIP(N),;20 pin;218.9 mm²-55°C to +125°CNo
MAX506BC/DNo Longer AvailableDICE;0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX506BCPPNo Longer AvailableMAX506BCPP+PDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX506BCPP+ActivePDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX506BCWPNo Longer AvailableMAX506BCWP+SOIC(W),;20 pin;138.5 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX506BCWP+ActiveSOIC(W),;20 pin;138.5 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX506BCWP+TActiveSOIC(W),;20 pin;138.5 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX506BCWP-TNo Longer AvailableMAX506BCWP+TSOIC(W),;20 pin;138.5 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX506BEPPNo Longer AvailableMAX506BEPP+PDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX506BEPP+ActivePDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX506BEWPNo Longer AvailableMAX506BEWP+SOIC(W),;20 pin;138.5 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX506BEWP+ActiveSOIC(W),;20 pin;138.5 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX506BEWP+TActiveSOIC(W),;20 pin;138.5 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX506BEWP-TNo Longer AvailableMAX506BEWP+TSOIC(W),;20 pin;138.5 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX506BMJPNo Longer AvailableCDIP(N),;20 pin;218.9 mm²-55°C to +125°CNo
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX506BMJP/883BNo Longer AvailableCDIP(N),;20 pin;218.9 mm²-55°C to +125°CNo
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