MAX5251:+3V, Quad, 10-Bit Voltage-Output DAC with Serial Interface

+3V DAC with Configurable Output Allows Flexible Output Swings

The +3V MAX5251 combines four low-power, voltage-output, 10-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 MAX5251 ideal for industrial-process-control applications. Other features include software shutdown, hardware shutdown lockout, an active-low reset that 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 3-wire 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. All logic inputs are TTL/CMOS-logic compatible.

Key Features
  • Four 10-Bit DACs with Configurable Output Amplifiers
  • +3.0V to +3.6V Single-Supply Operation
  • Low Supply Current: 0.8mA Normal Operation 3µA Shutdown Mode
  • Available in 20-Pin SSOP
  • Power-On Reset Clears all Registers and DACs to Zero
  • SPI/QSPI and MICROWIRE Compatible
  • Simultaneous or Independent Control of DACs Through 3-Wire Serial Interface
  • User-Programmable Digital Output
  • Schmitt-Trigger Digital Inputs for Direct Optocoupler Interface
  • 12-Bit Upgrade Available: MAX5253
MAX5251: Functional Block Diagram
MAX5251: 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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MAX5251 Data SheetMAX5251.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
MAX5251104Voltage- BufferedExt.0.5
1
Serial - SPI33.60.9812CDIP(N)/20
PDIP(N)/20
SSOP/20
-40 to +85
0 to +70
$7.36 @1k
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Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX5251ACAPNo Longer AvailableMAX5251ACAP+SSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX5251ACAP+ActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX5251ACAP+TActiveSSOP;20 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX5251ACAP-TNo Longer AvailableMAX5251ACAP+TSSOP;20 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX5251ACPPNo Longer AvailableMAX5251ACPP+PDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX5251ACPP+ActivePDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX5251AEAPNo Longer AvailableMAX5251AEAP+SSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX5251AEAP+ActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX5251AEAP+TActiveSSOP;20 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX5251AEAP-TNo Longer AvailableMAX5251AEAP+TSSOP;20 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX5251AEPPNo Longer AvailableMAX5251AEPP+PDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX5251AEPP+ActivePDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX5251BCAPNo Longer AvailableMAX5251BCAP+SSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX5251BCAP+ActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX5251BCAP+TActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX5251BCAP-TNo Longer AvailableMAX5251BCAP+TSSOP;20 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX5251BCPPNo Longer AvailableMAX5251BCPP+PDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX5251BCPP+ActivePDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX5251BEAPNo Longer AvailableMAX5251BEAP+SSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX5251BEAP+ActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX5251BEAP+TActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX5251BEAP-TNo Longer AvailableMAX5251BEAP+TSSOP;20 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX5251BEPPNo Longer AvailableMAX5251BEPP+PDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX5251BEPP+ActivePDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX5251BMJPNo Longer AvailableCDIP(N),;20 pin;218.9 mm²-55°C to +125°CNo
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