MAX521:Quad/Octal, 2-Wire Serial 8-Bit DACs with Rail-to-Rail Outputs

Serial Interface Compatible with I²C and SMBus™

The MAX520/MAX521 are quad/octal, 8-bit voltage-output digital-to-analog converters (DACs) with simple 2-wire serial interfaces that allow communication between multiple devices. They operate from a single +5V supply and their reference input range includes both supply rails. The MAX521 includes rail-to-rail output buffer amplifiers for reduced system size and component count when driving loads. The MAX520's unbuffered voltage outputs reduce the device's total supply current to 4µA and provide increased accuracy at low output currents. The MAX520/MAX521 feature a serial interface and internal software protocol, allowing communication at data rates up to 400kbps. The interface, combined with the double-buffered input configuration, allows the DAC registers to be updated individually or simultaneously. In addition, the devices can be put into a low-power shutdown mode that reduces supply current to 4µA. Power-on reset ensures the DAC outputs are at 0V when power is initially applied. The MAX520 is available in 16-pin DIP and wide SO packages, as well as a space-saving 20-pin SSOP. The MAX521 comes in 20-pin DIP and 24-pin SO packages, as well as a space-saving 24-pin SSOP.

Key Features
  • Single +5V Supply
  • Simple 2-Wire Serial Interface
  • I²C Compatible
  • Outputs Swing Rail to Rail:
    • Unbuffered Outputs (MAX520)
    • Buffered Outputs (MAX521)
  • 1%-Accurate Trimmed Output Resistance (MAX520A)
  • Ultra-Low 4µA Supply Current (MAX520)
  • Individual DACs Have Separate Reference Inputs
  • Power-On Reset Clears All Latches
  • 4µA Power-Down Mode
MAX520, MAX521: Typical Application Circuit
MAX520, MAX521: Typical Application Circuit
Applications/Uses
  • Digital Gain and Offset Control
  • General Purpose
  • Industrial Process Controls
  • Programmable Attenuators
DataSheet
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MAX520-MAX521 Data SheetMAX520-MAX521.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
MAX52084Voltage- UnbufferedExt.1
1.5
Serial - I2C4.55.50.22CDIP(N)/16
PDIP(N)/16
SOIC(W)/16
SSOP/20
-55 to +125
-40 to +85
0 to +70
$4.78 @1k
MAX5218Voltage- Buffered1.5
2
246CDIP(N)/20
PDIP(N)/20
SOIC(W)/24
SSOP/24
$5.16 @1k
Quality and Environmental Data
Related Products
  • MAX528:Octal, Serial, 8-Bit DAC with Output Buffers
  • MAX534:+5V, Low-Power, 8-Bit Quad DAC with Rail-to-Rail Output Buffers
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX521ACAGNo Longer AvailableMAX521ACAG+SSOP,;24 pin;65.8 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX521ACAG+ActiveSSOP,;24 pin;65.8 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX521ACAG+TActiveSSOP,;24 pin;65.8 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX521ACAG-TNo Longer AvailableMAX521ACAG+TSSOP;24 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX521ACPPNo Longer AvailableMAX521ACPP+PDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX521ACPP+ActivePDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX521ACWGNo Longer AvailableMAX521ACWG+SOIC(W),;24 pin;166.1 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX521ACWG+ActiveSOIC(W),;24 pin;166.1 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX521ACWG+TActiveW.SO;24 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX521ACWG-TNo Longer AvailableMAX521ACWG+TW.SO;24 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX521AEAGNo Longer AvailableMAX521AEAG+SSOP,;24 pin;65.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX521AEAG+ActiveSSOP,;24 pin;65.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX521AEAG+TActiveSSOP,;24 pin;65.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX521AEAG-TNo Longer AvailableMAX521AEAG+TSSOP;24 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX521AEPPNo Longer AvailableMAX521AEPP+PDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX521AEPP+ActivePDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX521AEWGNo Longer AvailableMAX521AEWG+SOIC(W),;24 pin;166.1 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX521AEWG+ActiveSOIC(W),;24 pin;166.1 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX521AEWG+TActiveSOIC(W),;24 pin;166.1 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX521AEWG-C40277No Longer AvailableSOIC(W),;24 pin;166.1 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX521AEWG-TNo Longer AvailableMAX521AEWG+TSOIC(W),;24 pin;166.1 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX521BC/DActiveDICE SALES,;NA pin;DICE S;0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX521BCAGNo Longer AvailableMAX521BCAG+SSOP,;24 pin;65.8 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX521BCAG+ActiveSSOP,;24 pin;65.8 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX521BCAG+TActiveSSOP,;24 pin;65.8 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX521BCAG-TNo Longer AvailableMAX521BCAG+TSSOP,;24 pin;65.8 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX521BCPPNo Longer AvailableMAX521BCPP+PDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX521BCPP+ActivePDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX521BCWGNo Longer AvailableMAX521BCWG+SOIC(W),;24 pin;166.1 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX521BCWG+ActiveSOIC(W),;24 pin;166.1 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX521BCWG+TActiveSOIC(W),;24 pin;166.1 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX521BCWG-TNo Longer AvailableMAX521BCWG+TSOIC(W),;24 pin;166.1 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX521BEAGNo Longer AvailableMAX521BEAG+SSOP,;24 pin;65.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX521BEAG+ActiveSSOP,;24 pin;65.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX521BEAG+TActiveSSOP,;24 pin;65.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX521BEAG-TNo Longer AvailableMAX521BEAG+TSSOP;24 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX521BEPPNo Longer AvailableMAX521BEPP+PDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX521BEPP+ActivePDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX521BEWGNo Longer AvailableMAX521BEWG+SOIC(W),;24 pin;166.1 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX521BEWG+ActiveSOIC(W),;24 pin;166.1 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX521BEWG+TActiveSOIC(W),;24 pin;166.1 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX521BEWG-TNo Longer AvailableMAX521BEWG+TW.SO;24 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX521BEWG/GH9No Longer AvailableMAX521BEWG+SOIC(W),;24 pin;166.1 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX521BMJPNo Longer AvailableCDIP(N),;20 pin;218.9 mm²-55°C to +125°CNo
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