MAX536:Calibrated, Quad, 12-Bit Voltage-Output DACs with Serial Interface

Quad, Serial, Voltage-Output DACs in a SO Package

The MAX536/MAX537 combine four 12-bit, voltage-output digital-to-analog converters (DACs) and four precision output amplifiers in a space-saving 16-pin package. Offset, gain, and linearity are factory calibrated to provide the MAX536's ±1 LSB total unadjusted error. The MAX537 operates with ±5V supplies, while the MAX536 uses -5V and +10.8V to +13.2V supplies. Each DAC has a double-buffered input, organized as an input register followed by a DAC register. A 16-bit serial word is used to load data into each input/DAC register. The serial interface is compatible with either SPI/QSPI™ or MICROWIRE™, and allows the input and DAC registers to be updated independently or simultaneously with a single software command. The DAC registers can be simultaneously updated with a hardware active-low LDAC pin. All logic inputs are TTL/CMOS compatible.

Key Features
  • Four 12-Bit DACs with Output Buffers
  • Simultaneous or Independent Control of Four DACs via a 3-Wire Serial Interface
  • Power-On Reset
  • SPI/QSPI and MICROWIRE Compatible
  • ±1 LSB Total Unadjusted Error (MAX536)
  • Full 12-Bit Performance without Adjustments
  • ±5V Supply Operation (MAX537)
  • Double-Buffered Digital Inputs
  • Buffered Voltage Output
  • 16-Pin DIP/SO Packages
MAX536, MAX537: Functional Block Diagram
MAX536, MAX537: Functional Block Diagram
Applications/Uses
  • Digital Gain and Offset Control
  • General Purpose
  • Industrial Process Controls
  • Motion-Control Devices
  • Remote Industrial Controls
DataSheet
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MAX536-MAX537 Data SheetMAX536-MAX537.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
MAX536124Voltage- BufferedExt.0.5
1
Serial - SPI-5.513.2253CDIP(N)/16
PDIP(N)/16
SOIC(W)/16
-55 to +125
-40 to +85
0 to +70
$18.76 @1k
MAX5375.5165PDIP(N)/16
SOIC(W)/16
$16.33 @1k
Quality and Environmental Data
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Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX536ACPENo Longer AvailableMAX536ACPE+PDIP(N),;16 pin;160.5 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX536ACPE+ActivePDIP(N),;16 pin;160.5 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX536ACWENo Longer AvailableMAX536ACWE+SOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX536ACWE+ActiveSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX536ACWE+TActiveSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX536ACWE-TNo Longer AvailableMAX536ACWE+TSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX536AEPENo Longer AvailableMAX536AEPE+PDIP(N),;16 pin;160.5 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX536AEPE+ActivePDIP(N),;16 pin;160.5 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX536AEWENo Longer AvailableMAX536AEWE+SOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX536AEWE+ActiveSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX536AEWE+TActiveW.SO;16 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX536AEWE-TNo Longer AvailableMAX536AEWE+TW.SO;16 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX536AMDENo Longer AvailableCDIP(N),;16 pin;170.7 mm²-55°C to +125°CNo
MAX536BC/DNo Longer AvailableDICE SALES,;NA pin;DICE;0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX536BCPENo Longer AvailableMAX536BCPE+PDIP(N),;16 pin;160.5 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX536BCPE+ActivePDIP(N),;16 pin;160.5 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX536BCWENo Longer AvailableMAX536BCWE+SOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX536BCWE+ActiveSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX536BCWE+TActiveSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX536BCWE-TNo Longer AvailableMAX536BCWE+TSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX536BEPENo Longer AvailableMAX536BEPE+PDIP(N),;16 pin;160.5 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX536BEPE+ActivePDIP(N),;16 pin;160.5 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX536BEWENo Longer AvailableMAX536BEWE+SOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX536BEWE+ActiveSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX536BEWE+TActiveSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX536BEWE-TNo Longer AvailableMAX536BEWE+TW.SO;16 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX536BMDENo Longer AvailableCDIP(N),;16 pin;170.7 mm²-55°C to +125°CNo
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