MAX538:+5V, Low-Power, Voltage-Output, Serial 12-Bit DACs

5V or +/-5V Supplies; See MAX5352 for Improved Single-Supply Operation

The MAX531/MAX538/MAX539 are low-power, voltage- output, 12-bit digital-to-analog converters (DACs) specified for single +5V power-supply operation. The MAX531 can also be operated with ±5V supplies. The MAX538/MAX539 draw only 140µA, and the MAX531 (with internal reference) draws only 260µA. The MAX538/MAX539 come in 8-pin DIP and SO packages, while the MAX531 comes in 14-pin DIP and SO packages. All parts have been trimmed for offset voltage, gain, and linearity, so no further adjustment is necessary. The MAX538's buffer is fixed at a gain of +1 and the MAX539's buffer at a gain of +2. The MAX531's internal op amp may be configured for a gain of +1 or +2, as well as for unipolar or bipolar output voltages. The MAX531 can also be used as a four-quadrant multiplier without external resistors or op amps. For parallel data inputs, see the MAX530 data sheet.

Key Features
  • Operate from Single +5V Supply
  • Buffered Voltage Output
  • Internal 2.048V Reference (MAX531)
  • 140µA Supply Current (MAX538/MAX539)
  • INL = ±1/2LSB (max)
  • Guaranteed Monotonic over Temperature
  • Flexible Output Ranges:
    • 0V to VDD (MAX531/MAX539)
    • VSS to VDD (MAX531)
    • 0V to 2.6V (MAX531/MAX538)
  • 8-Pin SO/DIP (MAX538/MAX539)
  • Power-On Reset
  • Serial Data Output for Daisy-Chaining
MAX531, MAX538, MAX539: Functional Block Diagram
MAX531, MAX538, MAX539: Functional Block Diagram
Applications/Uses
  • Battery-Operated/Remote Industrial Controls
  • Battery-Powered Test Instruments
  • Digital Gain and Offset Control
  • General Purpose
  • Machine- and Motion-Control Devices
DataSheet
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MAX531-MAX539 Data SheetMAX531-MAX539.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
MAX531121Voltage- BufferedInt.0.5
1
Serial - SPI-5.250.425PDIP(N)/14
SOIC(N)/14
-40 to +85
0 to +70
$5.62 @1k
MAX538Ext.4.55.50.3PDIP(N)/8
SOIC(N)/8
$3.97 @1k
MAX539Ext.4.55.50.3PDIP(N)/8
SOIC(N)/8
$3.97 @1k
Related Products
  • MAX5353:Low-Power, 12-Bit Voltage-Output DACs with Serial Interface
  • MAX5352:Low-Power, 12-Bit Voltage-Output DACs with Serial Interface
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX538ACPANo Longer AvailableMAX538ACPA+PDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX538ACPA+ActivePDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX538ACSANo Longer AvailableMAX538ACSA+SOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX538ACSA+ActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX538ACSA+TActiveN.SO;8 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX538ACSA-TNo Longer AvailableMAX538ACSA+TN.SO;8 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX538AEPANo Longer AvailableMAX538AEPA+PDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX538AEPA+ActivePDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX538AESANo Longer AvailableMAX538AESA+SOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX538AESA+ActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX538AESA+TActiveN.SO;8 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX538AESA-TNo Longer AvailableMAX538AESA+TN.SO;8 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX538BC/DActiveDICE SALES,;NA pin;DICE S;0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX538BCPANo Longer AvailableMAX538BCPA+PDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX538BCPA+ActivePDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX538BCSANo Longer AvailableMAX538BCSA+SOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX538BCSA+ActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX538BCSA+TActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX538BCSA-TNo Longer AvailableMAX538BCSA+TSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX538BEPANo Longer AvailableMAX538BEPA+PDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX538BEPA+ActivePDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX538BESANo Longer AvailableMAX538BESA+SOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX538BESA+ActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX538BESA+TActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX538BESA-TNo Longer AvailableMAX538BESA+TN.SO;8 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX531-MAX539.pdf MAX539
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MAX531-MAX539.pdf MAX539