MAX5253:+3V, Quad, 12-Bit Voltage-Output DAC with Serial Interface

+3V DAC with Configurable Output Allows Flexible Output Swings

The MAX5253 combines four low-power, voltage-output, 12-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 MAX5253 ideal for industrial-process-control applications. Other features include software shutdown, hardware shutdown lockout, an active-low reset which 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 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. The DAC registers can be simultaneously updated through the 3-wire serial interface. All logic inputs are TTL/CMOS-logic compatible.

Key Features
  • Four 12-Bit DACs with Configurable Output Amplifiers
  • +3.0V to +3.6V Single-Supply Operation
  • Low Supply Current: 0.82mA Normal Operation 3µA Shutdown Mode
  • Reference Inputs are High Impedance in Shutdown
  • 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
MAX5253: Functional Block Diagram
MAX5253: 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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MAX5253 Data SheetMAX5253.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
MAX5253124Voltage- BufferedExt.0.5
1
Serial - SPI33.60.9816PDIP(N)/20
SSOP/20
-55 to +125
-40 to +85
0 to +70
$14.83 @1k
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Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX5253ACAPNo Longer AvailableMAX5253ACAP+SSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX5253ACAP+ActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX5253ACAP+TActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX5253ACAP-TNo Longer AvailableMAX5253ACAP+TSSOP;20 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX5253ACPPNo Longer AvailableMAX5253ACPP+PDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX5253ACPP+ActivePDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX5253AEAPNo Longer AvailableMAX5253AEAP+SSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX5253AEAP+ActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX5253AEAP+TActiveSSOP;20 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX5253AEAP-TNo Longer AvailableMAX5253AEAP+TSSOP;20 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX5253AEPPNo Longer AvailableMAX5253AEPP+PDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX5253AEPP+ActivePDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX5253BCAPNo Longer AvailableMAX5253BCAP+SSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX5253BCAP+ActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX5253BCAP+TActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX5253BCAP-TNo Longer AvailableMAX5253BCAP+TSSOP;20 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX5253BCPPNo Longer AvailableMAX5253BCPP+PDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX5253BCPP+ActivePDIP(N),;20 pin;217.1 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX5253BEAPNo Longer AvailableMAX5253BEAP+SSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX5253BEAP+ActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX5253BEAP+TActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX5253BEAP-TNo Longer AvailableMAX5253BEAP+TSSOP;20 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
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