MAX186:Low-Power, 8-Channel, Serial 12-Bit ADCs

Low-Power, Single-Ended or Differential Multi-Channel, 12-Bit ADC with Bipolar Input Capabilities

The MAX186/MAX188 are 12-bit data-acquisition systems that combine an 8-channel multiplexer, high-bandwidth track/hold, and serial interface together with high conversion speed and ultra-low power consumption. The devices operate with a single +5V supply or dual ±5V supplies. The analog inputs are software configurable for unipolar/bipolar and single-ended/differential operation. The 4-wire serial interface directly connects to SPI, QSPI™ and MICROWIRE® devices without external logic. A serial strobe output allows direct connection to TMS320 family digital signal processors. The MAX186/MAX188 use either the internal clock or an external serial-interface clock to perform successive-approximation A/D conversions. The serial interface can operate beyond 4MHz when the internal clock is used. The MAX186 has an internal 4.096V reference while the MAX188 requires an external reference. Both parts have a reference-buffer amplifier that simplifies gain trim. The MAX186/MAX188 provide a hard-wired active-low SHDN pin and two software-selectable power-down modes. Accessing the serial interface automatically powers up the devices, and the quick turn-on time allows the MAX186/MAX188 to be shut down between every conversion. Using this technique of powering down between conversions, supply current can be cut to under 10µA at reduced sampling rates. The MAX186/MAX188 are available in 20-pin PDIP and SO packages, and in a shrink small-outline package (SSOP), that occupies 30% less area than an 8-pin PDIP. For applications that call for a parallel interface, see the MAX180/MAX181 data sheet. For anti-aliasing filters, consult the MAX274/MAX275 data sheet.

Key Features
  • 8-Channel Single-Ended or 4-Channel Differential Inputs
  • Single +5V or ±5V Operation
  • Low Power:
    • 1.5mA (Operating Mode)
    • 2µA (Power-Down Mode)
  • Internal Track/Hold, 133kHz Sampling Rate
  • Internal 4.096V Reference (MAX186)
  • SPI-/QSPI-/MICROWIRE-/TMS320-Compatible 4-Wire Serial Interface
  • Software-Configurable Unipolar or Bipolar Inputs
  • 20-Pin PDIP, SO, SSOP Packages
  • Evaluation Kit Available
MAX186, MAX188: Typical Operating Circuit
MAX186, MAX188: Typical Operating Circuit
Applications/Uses
  • Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
  • Battery-Powered Applications
  • Data Acquisition
  • High-Accuracy Process Control
  • Medical Instruments
  • Portable Data Logging
  • Robotics
DataSheet
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MAX186-MAX188 Data SheetMAX186-MAX188.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberResolution
(bits)
Input Chan.Conv. Rate
(ksps)
ADC ArchitectureData BusDiff/S.E. InputInternal VREF
(V)
External VREF
(V)
External VREF
(V)
Unipolar VIN
(V)
Bipolar VIN
(±V)
THD
(dB)
Package/PinsBudgetary
Price
ADCmaxnominalminmaxmaxmaxSee Notes
MAX186128133SARSPIBoth4.0962.55.254.0962.048-80CDIP(N)/20
LCC/20
PDIP(N)/20
SOIC(W)/20
SSOP/20
$11.91 @1k
MAX188-CDIP(N)/20
PDIP(N)/20
SOIC(W)/20
SSOP/20
$10.62 @1k
Design kits & evaluation modules
Quality and Environmental Data
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Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX186ACAPNo Longer AvailableMAX186ACAP+SSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX186ACAP+ActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX186ACAP+TActiveSSOP;20 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX186ACAP-TNo Longer AvailableMAX186ACAP+TSSOP;20 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX186ACPPNo Longer AvailableMAX186ACPP+PDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX186ACPP+ActivePDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX186ACWPNo Longer AvailableMAX186ACWP+SOIC(W),;20 pin;138.5 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX186ACWP+ActiveSOIC(W),;20 pin;138.5 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX186ACWP+TActiveW.SO;20 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX186ACWP-TNo Longer AvailableMAX186ACWP+TW.SO;20 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX186AEAPNo Longer AvailableMAX186AEAP+SSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX186AEAP+ActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX186AEAP+TActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX186AEAP-TNo Longer AvailableMAX186AEAP+TSSOP;20 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX186AEPPNo Longer AvailableMAX186AEPP+PDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX186AEPP+ActivePDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX186AEWPNo Longer AvailableMAX186AEWP+SOIC(W),;20 pin;138.5 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX186AEWP+ActiveSOIC(W),;20 pin;138.5 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX186AEWP+TActiveSOIC(W),;20 pin;138.5 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX186AEWP-TNo Longer AvailableMAX186AEWP+TW.SO;20 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX186AMJPNo Longer AvailableCDIP(N),;20 pin;218.9 mm²-55°C to +125°CNo
MAX186BCAPNo Longer AvailableMAX186BCAP+SSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX186BCAP+ActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX186BCAP+TActiveSSOP;20 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX186BCAP-TNo Longer AvailableMAX186BCAP+TSSOP;20 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX186BCPPNo Longer AvailableMAX186BCPP+PDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX186BCPP+ActivePDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX186BCWPNo Longer AvailableMAX186BCWP+SOIC(W),;20 pin;138.5 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX186BCWP+ActiveSOIC(W),;20 pin;138.5 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX186BCWP+TActiveSOIC(W),;20 pin;138.5 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX186BCWP-TNo Longer AvailableMAX186BCWP+TSOIC(W),;20 pin;138.5 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX186BEAPNo Longer AvailableMAX186BEAP+SSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX186BEAP+ActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX186BEAP+TActiveSSOP;20 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX186BEAP-TNo Longer AvailableMAX186BEAP+TSSOP;20 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX186BEPPNo Longer AvailableMAX186BEPP+PDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX186BEPP+ActivePDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX186BEWPNo Longer AvailableMAX186BEWP+SOIC(W),;20 pin;138.5 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX186BEWP+ActiveSOIC(W),;20 pin;138.5 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX186BEWP+TActiveSOIC(W),;20 pin;138.5 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX186BEWP-TNo Longer AvailableMAX186BEWP+TW.SO;20 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX186BMJPNo Longer AvailableCDIP(N),;20 pin;218.9 mm²-55°C to +125°CNo
MAX186CCAPNo Longer AvailableMAX186CCAP+SSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX186CCAP+ActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX186CCAP+TActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX186CCAP-TNo Longer AvailableMAX186CCAP+TSSOP;20 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX186CCPPNo Longer AvailableMAX186CCPP+PDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX186CCPP+ActivePDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX186CCWPNo Longer AvailableMAX186CCWP+SOIC(W),;20 pin;138.5 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX186CCWP+ActiveSOIC(W),;20 pin;138.5 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX186-MAX188.pdf MAX188
12-Bit ADC Upgrades µC's Internal 8-Bit ADC MAX188
Understanding Single-Ended, Pseudo-Differential and Fully-Differential ADC Inputs MAX186
Frequently Asked Questions about Data Converters MAX19588
MAX186.pdf MAX186
MAX186-MAX188.pdf MAX188