MAX525:Low-Power, Quad, 12-Bit Voltage-Output DAC with Serial Interface

+5V DAC with Configurable Output Allows Flexible Output Swings

The MAX525 combines four low-power, voltage-output, 12-bit digital-to-analog converters (DACs) and four precision output amplifiers in a space-saving, 20-pin package. In addition to the four voltage outputs, each amplifier's negative input is also available to the user. This facilitates specific gain configurations, remote sensing, and high output drive capacity, making the MAX525 ideal for industrial-process-control applications. Other features include software shutdown, hardware shutdown lockout, an active-low reset which clears all registers and DACs to zero, a user-programmable logic output, and a serial-data output. Each DAC has a double-buffered input organized as an input register followed by a DAC register. A 16-bit serial word loads data into each input/DAC register. The serial interface is compatible with SPI™/QSPI™ and MICROWIRE™. It allows the input and DAC registers to be updated independently or simultaneously with a single software command. The DAC registers can be simultaneously updated through the 3-wire serial interface. All logic inputs are TTL/CMOS-logic compatible.

Key Features
  • Four 12-Bit DACs with Configurable Output Amplifiers
  • +5V Single-Supply Operation
  • Low Supply Current: 0.85mA Normal Operation 10µA Shutdown Mode
  • Available in 20-Pin SSOP
  • Power-On Reset Clears all Registers and DACs to Zero
  • Capable of Recalling Last State Prior to Shutdown
  • SPI/QSPI and MICROWIRE Compatible
  • Simultaneous or Independent Control of DACs through 3-Wire Serial Interface
  • User-Programmable Digital Output
MAX525: Functional Block Diagram
MAX525: Functional Block Diagram
Applications/Uses
  • Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
  • Digital Offset and Gain Adjustments
  • Industrial Process Controls
  • Microprocessor-Controlled Systems
  • Motion Control
  • Remote Industrial Controls
DataSheet
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MAX525 Data SheetMAX525.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
MAX525124Voltage- BufferedExt.0.5
1
Serial - SPI4.55.50.9812CDIP(N)/20
PDIP(N)/20
SSOP/20
-55 to +125
-40 to +85
0 to +70
$16.23 @1k
Quality and Environmental Data
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Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX525ACAPNo Longer AvailableMAX525ACAP+SSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX525ACAP+ActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX525ACAP+TActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX525ACAP-TNo Longer AvailableMAX525ACAP+TSSOP;20 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX525ACPPNo Longer AvailableMAX525ACPP+PDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX525ACPP+ActivePDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX525AEAPNo Longer AvailableMAX525AEAP+SSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX525AEAP+ActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX525AEAP+TActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX525AEAP-TNo Longer AvailableMAX525AEAP+TSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX525AEAP/GH9No Longer AvailableMAX525AEAP+SSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX525AEAP/GH9-TNo Longer AvailableMAX525AEAP+SSOP;-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX525AEPPNo Longer AvailableMAX525AEPP+PDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX525AEPP+ActivePDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX525AMJPNo Longer AvailableCDIP(N),;20 pin;218.9 mm²-55°C to +125°CNo
MAX525BC/DActiveDICE SALES,;NA pin;DICE S;0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX525BCAPNo Longer AvailableMAX525BCAP+SSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX525BCAP+ActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX525BCAP+G068ActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX525BCAP+TActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX525BCAP+TG068ActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX525BCAP-TNo Longer AvailableMAX525BCAP+TSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX525BCPPNo Longer AvailableMAX525BCPP+PDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX525BCPP+ActivePDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX525BEAPNo Longer AvailableMAX525BEAP+SSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX525BEAP+ActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX525BEAP+TActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX525BEAP-TNo Longer AvailableMAX525BEAP+TSSOP;20 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX525BEPPNo Longer AvailableMAX525BEPP+PDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX525BEPP+ActivePDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX525BMJPNo Longer AvailableCDIP(N),;20 pin;218.9 mm²-55°C to +125°CNo
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