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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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Active: In Production.

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

Download	Rev 6	(PDF, 216kB)
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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

I_SHUTDN
(µA)

I_CC
(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

54.2

MAX531B

Int.

1

-

5.25

-

0.4

54.2

MAX538A

Ext.

0.5

4.5

5.5

1

0.3

30.9

MAX538B

Ext.

1

4.5

5.5

1

0.3

30.9

MAX539A

Ext.

0.5

4.5

5.5

1

0.3

30.9

MAX539B

Ext.

1

4.5

5.5

1

0.3

30.9

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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

MAX531B

Int.

1

-

5.25

MAX538A

Ext.

0.5

4.5

5.5

MAX538B

Ext.

1

4.5

5.5

MAX539A

Ext.

0.5

4.5

5.5

MAX539B

Ext.

1

4.5

5.5

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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

Application Notes

Tutorial 722		3V/5V DACs Support Intelligent Current Loop
Application Note 4490		How Signal Chains and PLCs Impact Our Lives

Product Guides

Signal Chain (PDF)

Reliability Reports

Reliability Report:	MAX531.pdf MAX539.pdf
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Part Number	Free Sample	Buy	Status	Package: TYPE PINS FOOTPRINT DRAWING CODE/VAR *	Temp	RoHS/Lead-Free? Materials Analysis
MAX539ACPA			Active	PDIP(N);8 pin;79.7 mm² Outline Drawing:21-0043 (PDF) Land Pattern: Not Applicable Use pkgcode/variation: P8-2*	0°C to +70°C	RoHS/Lead-Free: No Materials Analysis
MAX539ACPA+			Active	PDIP(N);8 pin;79.7 mm² Outline Drawing:21-0043 (PDF) Land Pattern: Not Applicable Use pkgcode/variation: P8+2*	0°C to +70°C	RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free Materials Analysis
MAX539ACSA			Active	SOIC(N);8 pin;30.9 mm² Outline Drawing:21-0041 (PDF) Land Pattern: 90-0096 (PDF) Use pkgcode/variation: S8-4*	0°C to +70°C	RoHS/Lead-Free: No Materials Analysis
MAX539ACSA+			Active	SOIC(N);8 pin;30.9 mm² Outline Drawing:21-0041 (PDF) Land Pattern: 90-0096 (PDF) Use pkgcode/variation: S8+4*	0°C to +70°C	RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free Materials Analysis
MAX539ACSA+T			Active	SOIC(N);8 pin;30.9 mm² Outline Drawing:21-0041 (PDF) Land Pattern: 90-0096 (PDF) Use pkgcode/variation: S8+4*	0°C to +70°C	RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free Materials Analysis
MAX539ACSA-T			Active	N.SO;8 pin Land Pattern: Not Available	0°C to +70°C	See data sheet
MAX539AEPA			Active	PDIP(N);8 pin;79.7 mm² Outline Drawing:21-0043 (PDF) Land Pattern: Not Applicable Use pkgcode/variation: P8-2*	-40°C to +85°C	RoHS/Lead-Free: No Materials Analysis
MAX539AEPA+			Active	PDIP(N);8 pin;79.7 mm² Outline Drawing:21-0043 (PDF) Land Pattern: Not Applicable Use pkgcode/variation: P8+2*	-40°C to +85°C	RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free Materials Analysis
MAX539AESA			Active	SOIC(N);8 pin;30.9 mm² Outline Drawing:21-0041 (PDF) Land Pattern: 90-0096 (PDF) Use pkgcode/variation: S8-4*	-40°C to +85°C	RoHS/Lead-Free: No Materials Analysis
MAX539AESA+			Active	SOIC(N);8 pin;30.9 mm² Outline Drawing:21-0041 (PDF) Land Pattern: 90-0096 (PDF) Use pkgcode/variation: S8+4*	-40°C to +85°C	RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free Materials Analysis
Part Number	Free Sample	Buy	Status	Package: TYPE PINS FOOTPRINT DRAWING CODE/VAR *	Temp	RoHS/Lead-Free? Materials Analysis
MAX539AESA+T			Active	N.SO;8 pin Land Pattern: Not Available	-40°C to +85°C	See data sheet
MAX539AESA-T			Active	N.SO;8 pin Land Pattern: Not Available	-40°C to +85°C	See data sheet
MAX539BC/D			Active	DICE SALES;NA pin;DICE; Land Pattern: Not Applicable Use pkgcode/variation: DICE*		See data sheet
MAX539BCPA			Active	PDIP(N);8 pin;79.7 mm² Outline Drawing:21-0043 (PDF) Land Pattern: Not Applicable Use pkgcode/variation: P8-2*	0°C to +70°C	RoHS/Lead-Free: No Materials Analysis
MAX539BCPA+			Active	PDIP(N);8 pin;79.7 mm² Outline Drawing:21-0043 (PDF) Land Pattern: Not Applicable Use pkgcode/variation: P8+2*	0°C to +70°C	RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free Materials Analysis
MAX539BCSA			Active	SOIC(N);8 pin;30.9 mm² Outline Drawing:21-0041 (PDF) Land Pattern: 90-0096 (PDF) Use pkgcode/variation: S8-4*	0°C to +70°C	RoHS/Lead-Free: No Materials Analysis
MAX539BCSA+			Active	SOIC(N);8 pin;30.9 mm² Outline Drawing:21-0041 (PDF) Land Pattern: 90-0096 (PDF) Use pkgcode/variation: S8+4*	0°C to +70°C	RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free Materials Analysis
MAX539BCSA+T			Active	N.SO;8 pin Land Pattern: Not Available	0°C to +70°C	See data sheet
MAX539BCSA-T			Active	SOIC(N);8 pin;30.9 mm² Outline Drawing:21-0041 (PDF) Land Pattern: 90-0096 (PDF) Use pkgcode/variation: S8-4*	0°C to +70°C	RoHS/Lead-Free: No Materials Analysis
MAX539BEPA			Active	PDIP(N);8 pin;79.7 mm² Outline Drawing:21-0043 (PDF) Land Pattern: Not Applicable Use pkgcode/variation: P8-2*	-40°C to +85°C	RoHS/Lead-Free: No Materials Analysis
Part Number	Free Sample	Buy	Status	Package: TYPE PINS FOOTPRINT DRAWING CODE/VAR *	Temp	RoHS/Lead-Free? Materials Analysis
MAX539BEPA+			Active	PDIP(N);8 pin;79.7 mm² Outline Drawing:21-0043 (PDF) Land Pattern: Not Applicable Use pkgcode/variation: P8+2*	-40°C to +85°C	RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free Materials Analysis
MAX539BESA			Active	SOIC(N);8 pin;30.9 mm² Outline Drawing:21-0041 (PDF) Land Pattern: 90-0096 (PDF) Use pkgcode/variation: S8-4*	-40°C to +85°C	RoHS/Lead-Free: No Materials Analysis
MAX539BESA+			Active	SOIC(N);8 pin;30.9 mm² Outline Drawing:21-0041 (PDF) Land Pattern: 90-0096 (PDF) Use pkgcode/variation: S8+4*	-40°C to +85°C	RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free Materials Analysis
MAX539BESA+T			Active	SOIC(N);8 pin;30.9 mm² Outline Drawing:21-0041 (PDF) Land Pattern: 90-0096 (PDF) Use pkgcode/variation: S8+4*	-40°C to +85°C	RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free Materials Analysis
MAX539BESA-T			Active	SOIC(N);8 pin;30.9 mm² Outline Drawing:21-0041 (PDF) Land Pattern: 90-0096 (PDF) Use pkgcode/variation: S8-4*	-40°C to +85°C	RoHS/Lead-Free: No Materials Analysis

Devices: 51-75 / 75

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