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MAX531, MAX538, MAX539

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

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

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Description

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.
 

Data Sheet

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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
 

Applications/Uses

  • Battery-Operated/Remote Industrial Controls
  • Battery-Powered Test Instruments
  • Digital Gain and Offset Control
  • General Purpose
  • Machine- and Motion-Control Devices
   

Key Specifications:

Precision DACs (12-18 Bits)
Part Number Resolution
(bits)
Channels Output Type Reference INL
(±LSB)
Interface Supply Range
(V)
Supply Range
(V)
Voltage Supplies ISHUTDN
(µA)
ICC
(mA)
Offset Error Settling Time
(µs)
Oper. Temp.
(°C)
Package/Pins Smallest Available Pckg.
(mm2)
Budgetary Price
max min max typ max max typ max w/pins See Notes
MAX531A  12 1 Voltage- Buffered Int. 0.5 Serial - SPI - 5.25 1 - 0.4 ±8 LSB 25
-40 to +85
0 to +70
PDIP(N)/14
SOIC(N)/14
54.2 $9.65 @1k
MAX531B  Int. 1 - 5.25 - 0.4
PDIP(N)/14
SOIC(N)/14
54.2 $6.68 @1k
MAX538A  Ext. 0.5 4.5 5.5 1 0.3
PDIP(N)/8
SOIC(N)/8
30.9 $7.28 @1k
MAX538B  Ext. 1 4.5 5.5 1 0.3
PDIP(N)/8
SOIC(N)/8
30.9 $4.85 @1k
MAX539A  Ext. 0.5 4.5 5.5 1 0.3
PDIP(N)/8
SOIC(N)/8
30.9 $7.28 @1k
MAX539B  Ext. 1 4.5 5.5 1 0.3
PDIP(N)/8
SOIC(N)/8
30.9 $5.96 @1k
See All Precision DACs (12-18 Bits) (247)
Pricing Notes:
This pricing is BUDGETARY, for comparing similar parts. Prices are in U.S. dollars and subject to change. Quantity pricing may vary substantially and international prices may differ due to local duties, taxes, fees, and exchange rates. For volume-specific prices and delivery, please see the price and availability page or contact an authorized distributor.

Precision DACs (4-12 Bits)
Part Number Resolution
(bits)
Channels Output Type Reference INL
(±LSB)
Interface Supply Range
(V)
Supply Range
(V)
Oper. Temp.
(°C)
Budgetary Price
max min max See Notes
MAX531A  12 1 Voltage- Buffered Int. 0.5 Serial - SPI - 5.25
-40 to +85
0 to +70
$9.65 @1k
MAX531B  Int. 1 - 5.25 $6.68 @1k
MAX538A  Ext. 0.5 4.5 5.5 $7.28 @1k
MAX538B  Ext. 1 4.5 5.5 $4.85 @1k
MAX539A  Ext. 0.5 4.5 5.5 $7.28 @1k
MAX539B  Ext. 1 4.5 5.5 $5.96 @1k
See All Precision DACs (4-12 Bits) (268)
Pricing Notes:
This pricing is BUDGETARY, for comparing similar parts. Prices are in U.S. dollars and subject to change. Quantity pricing may vary substantially and international prices may differ due to local duties, taxes, fees, and exchange rates. For volume-specific prices and delivery, please see the price and availability page or contact an authorized distributor.


Diagram

MAX531, MAX538, MAX539: Functional Block Diagram
Functional Block Diagram

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Document Ref.: 19-0172 Rev 6; 1997-02-01
This page last modified: 2008-09-19




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