MAX520:Quad/Octal, 2-Wire Serial 8-Bit DACs with Rail-to-Rail Outputs

Serial Interface Compatible with I²C and SMBus™

The MAX520/MAX521 are quad/octal, 8-bit voltage-output digital-to-analog converters (DACs) with simple 2-wire serial interfaces that allow communication between multiple devices. They operate from a single +5V supply and their reference input range includes both supply rails. The MAX521 includes rail-to-rail output buffer amplifiers for reduced system size and component count when driving loads. The MAX520's unbuffered voltage outputs reduce the device's total supply current to 4µA and provide increased accuracy at low output currents. The MAX520/MAX521 feature a serial interface and internal software protocol, allowing communication at data rates up to 400kbps. The interface, combined with the double-buffered input configuration, allows the DAC registers to be updated individually or simultaneously. In addition, the devices can be put into a low-power shutdown mode that reduces supply current to 4µA. Power-on reset ensures the DAC outputs are at 0V when power is initially applied. The MAX520 is available in 16-pin DIP and wide SO packages, as well as a space-saving 20-pin SSOP. The MAX521 comes in 20-pin DIP and 24-pin SO packages, as well as a space-saving 24-pin SSOP.

Key Features
  • Single +5V Supply
  • Simple 2-Wire Serial Interface
  • I²C Compatible
  • Outputs Swing Rail to Rail:
    • Unbuffered Outputs (MAX520)
    • Buffered Outputs (MAX521)
  • 1%-Accurate Trimmed Output Resistance (MAX520A)
  • Ultra-Low 4µA Supply Current (MAX520)
  • Individual DACs Have Separate Reference Inputs
  • Power-On Reset Clears All Latches
  • 4µA Power-Down Mode
MAX520, MAX521: Typical Application Circuit
MAX520, MAX521: Typical Application Circuit
Applications/Uses
  • Digital Gain and Offset Control
  • General Purpose
  • Industrial Process Controls
  • Programmable Attenuators
DataSheet
titleDownload file
MAX520-MAX521 Data SheetMAX520-MAX521.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
MAX52084Voltage- UnbufferedExt.1
1.5
Serial - I2C4.55.50.22CDIP(N)/16
PDIP(N)/16
SOIC(W)/16
SSOP/20
-55 to +125
-40 to +85
0 to +70
$4.78 @1k
MAX5218Voltage- Buffered1.5
2
246CDIP(N)/20
PDIP(N)/20
SOIC(W)/24
SSOP/24
$5.16 @1k
Related Products
  • MAX528:Octal, Serial, 8-Bit DAC with Output Buffers
  • MAX534:+5V, Low-Power, 8-Bit Quad DAC with Rail-to-Rail Output Buffers
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX520AC/DNo Longer AvailableDICE;0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX520ACAPNo Longer AvailableMAX520ACAP+SSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX520ACAP+ActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX520ACAP+TActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX520ACAP-TNo Longer AvailableMAX520ACAP+TSSOP;20 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX520ACPENo Longer AvailableMAX520ACPE+PDIP(N),;16 pin;158.4 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX520ACPE+ActivePDIP(N),;16 pin;158.4 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX520ACWENo Longer AvailableMAX520ACWE+SOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX520ACWE+ActiveSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX520ACWE+TActiveSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX520ACWE-TNo Longer AvailableMAX520ACWE+TW.SO;16 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX520AEAPNo Longer AvailableMAX520AEAP+SSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX520AEAP+ActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX520AEAP+TActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX520AEAP-TNo Longer AvailableMAX520AEAP+TSSOP;20 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX520AEPENo Longer AvailableMAX520AEPE+PDIP(N),;16 pin;158.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX520AEPE+ActivePDIP(N),;16 pin;158.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX520AEWENo Longer AvailableMAX520AEWE+SOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX520AEWE+ActiveSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX520AEWE+TActiveW.SO;16 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX520AEWE-TNo Longer AvailableMAX520AEWE+TW.SO;16 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX520AMJENo Longer AvailableCDIP(N),;16 pin;173.5 mm²-55°C to +125°CNo
MAX520BC/DNo Longer AvailableDICE;0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX520BCAPNo Longer AvailableMAX520BCAP+SSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX520BCAP+ActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX520BCAP+TActiveSSOP;20 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX520BCAP-TNo Longer AvailableMAX520BCAP+TSSOP;20 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX520BCPENo Longer AvailableMAX520BCPE+PDIP(N),;16 pin;158.4 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX520BCPE+ActivePDIP(N),;16 pin;158.4 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX520BCWENo Longer AvailableMAX520BCWE+SOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX520BCWE+ActiveSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX520BCWE+TActiveSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX520BCWE-TNo Longer AvailableMAX520BCWE+TSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX520BEAPNo Longer AvailableMAX520BEAP+SSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX520BEAP+ActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX520BEAP+TActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX520BEAP-TNo Longer AvailableMAX520BEAP+TSSOP;20 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX520BEPENo Longer AvailableMAX520BEPE+PDIP(N),;16 pin;158.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX520BEPE+ActivePDIP(N),;16 pin;158.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX520BEWENo Longer AvailableMAX520BEWE+SOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX520BEWE+ActiveSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX520BEWE+TActiveW.SO;16 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX520BEWE-TNo Longer AvailableMAX520BEWE+TW.SO;16 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX520BMJEActiveCDIP(N),;16 pin;173.5 mm²-55°C to +125°CNo
MAX520-MAX521.pdf MAX521
MAX520-MAX521.pdf MAX521