MAX5231:3V/5V, 12-Bit, Serial Voltage-Output Dual DACs with Internal Reference

The MAX5230/MAX5231 low-power, dual 12-bit voltage-output digital-to-analog converters (DACs) feature an internal 10ppm/°C precision bandgap voltage reference and precision output amplifiers. The MAX5231 operates on a single 5V supply with an internal 2.5V reference and features a 4.095V full-scale output range. The MAX5230 operates on a single 3V supply with an internal 1.25V reference and features a 2.0475V full-scale output range. The MAX5231 consumes only 470µA while the MAX5230 consumes only 420µA of supply current. Both devices feature low-power (2µA) software- and hardware-enabled shutdown modes. The MAX5230/MAX5231 feature a 13.5MHz SPI™-, QSPI™-, and MICROWIRE™-compatible 3-wire serial interface. An additional data output (DOUT) allows for daisy-chaining and read back. Each DAC has a double-buffered digital input. The MAX5230/MAX5231 feature two software-selectable shutdown output impedances: 1kΩ or 200kΩ. A power-up reset feature sets DAC outputs at ground or at the midscale DAC code. The MAX5230/MAX5231 are specified over the extended temperature range (-40°C to +85°C) and are available in 16-pin QSOP packages.

Key Features
  • Internal 10ppm/°C Precision Bandgap Reference
    • 2.465V (MAX5231)
    • 1.234V (MAX5230)
  • Single-Supply Operation
    • 5V (MAX5231)
    • 3V (MAX5230)
  • Low Supply Current
    • 470µA (MAX5231)
    • 420µA (MAX5230)
  • 13.5MHz SPI/QSPI/MICROWIRE-Compatible, 3-Wire Serial Interface
  • Pin-Programmable Power-Up Reset State to Zero or Midscale Output Voltage
  • Programmable Shutdown Modes with 1kΩ or 200kΩ Internal Output Loads
  • Recalls Output State Prior to Shutdown or Reset
  • Buffered Output Drives 5kΩ || 100pF Loads
  • Space-Saving 16-Pin QSOP Package
MAX5230, MAX5231: Functional Diagram
MAX5230, MAX5231: Functional Diagram
Applications/Uses
  • µP-Controlled Systems
  • Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
  • Digital Offset and Gain Adjustments
  • Industrial Process Controls
  • Motion Control
DataSheet
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MAX5230-MAX5231 Data SheetMAX5230-MAX5231.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
MAX5230122Voltage- BufferedInt.0.5
1
Serial - SPI2.73.60.47510QSOP/16-40 to +85$6.37 @1k
MAX52314.55.50.525QSOP/16
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX5231AEEENo Longer AvailableMAX5231AEEE+QSOP,;16 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX5231AEEE+ActiveQSOP,;16 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX5231AEEE+TActiveQSOP;16 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX5231AEEE-TNo Longer AvailableMAX5231AEEE+TQSOP;16 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX5231BEEENo Longer AvailableMAX5231BEEE+QSOP,;16 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX5231BEEE+ActiveQSOP,;16 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX5231BEEE+TActiveQSOP;16 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX5231BEEE-TNo Longer AvailableMAX5231BEEE+TQSOP;16 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
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