The MAX157/MAX159 low-power, 10-bit analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) are available in 8-pin µMAX® and DIP packages. Both devices operate with a single +2.7V to +5.25V supply and feature a 7.4µs successive-approximation ADC, automatic power-down, fast wake-up (2.5µs), an on-chip clock, and a high-speed, 3-wire serial interface.
Power consumption is only 3.2mW (VDD = +3.6V) at the maximum sampling rate of 108ksps. At slower throughput rates, the 0.2µA automatic shutdown further reduces power consumption.
The MAX157 provides 2-channel, single-ended operation and accepts input signals from 0 to VREF. The MAX159 accepts pseudo-differential inputs ranging from 0 to VREF. An external clock accesses data through the 3-wire serial interface, which is SPI™, QSPI™, and MICROWIRE™ compatible.
Excellent dynamic performance and low power, combined with ease of use and a small package size, make these converters ideal for battery-powered and data acquisition applications, or for other circuits with demanding power-consumption and space requirements. For pin-compatible 12-bit upgrades, see the MAX144/MAX145 data sheet.
Key Features
Applications/Uses
Single-Supply Operation (+2.7V to +5.25V)
Two Single-Ended Channels (MAX157)
Single Pseudo-Differential Channel (MAX159)
Low Power
0.9mA (at 108ksps, +3V)
100µA (at 10ksps, +3V)
10µA (at 1ksps,+3V)
< 0.2µA (power-down mode)
Internal Track/Hold
108ksps Sampling Rate
SPI/QSPI/MICROWIRE-Compatible 3-Wire Serial Interface
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