General Description
The MAX1294/MAX1296 low-power, 12-bit analog-to-
digital converters (ADCs) feature a successive-approxi-
mation ADC, automatic power-down, fast wake-up
(2µs), an on-chip clock, +2.5V internal reference, and a
high-speed 12-bit parallel interface. They operate with
a single +5V analog supply.
Power consumption is only 10mW at the maximum sam-
pling rate of 420ksps. Two software-selectable power-
down modes enable the MAX1294/MAX1296 to be shut
down between conversions; accessing the parallel
interface returns them to normal operation. Powering
down between conversions can reduce supply below
10µA at lower sampling rates.
Both devices offer software-configurable analog inputs for
unipolar/bipolar and single-ended/pseudo-differential
operation. In single-ended mode, the MAX1294 has six
input channels and the MAX1296 has two (three input
channels and one input channel, respectively, when in
pseudo-differential mode).
Excellent dynamic performance and low power, com-
bined with ease of use and small package size, make
these converters ideal for battery-powered and data-
acquisition applications or for other circuits with demand-
ing power-consumption and space requirements.
The MAX1294/MAX1296 tri-states INT when CS goes
high. Refer to MAX1266/MAX1268 if tri-stating INT is not
desired.
The MAX1294 is offered in a 28-pin QSOP package, while
the MAX1296 is available in a 24-pin QSOP. For pin-com-
patible +3V, 12-bit versions, see the MAX1295/MAX1297.
Applications
Industrial Control Systems Data Logging
Energy Management Patient Monitoring
Data-Acquisition Systems Touchscreens
Features
♦ 12-Bit Resolution, ±0.5 LSB Linearity
♦ Single +5V Operation
♦ Internal +2.5V Reference
♦ Software-Configurable Analog Input Multiplexer
6-Channel Single-Ended/
3-Channel Pseudo-Differential (MAX1294)
2-Channel Single-Ended/
1-Channel Pseudo-Differential (MAX1296)
♦ Software-Configurable Unipolar/Bipolar
Analog Inputs
♦ Low Current
2.8mA (420ksps)
1.0mA (100ksps)
400µA (10ksps)
2µA (Shutdown)
♦ Internal 6MHz Full-Power Bandwidth Track/Hold
♦ Parallel 12-Bit Interface
♦ Small Footprint
28-Pin QSOP (MAX1294)
24-Pin QSOP (MAX1296)
MAX1294/MAX1296
420ksps, +5V, 6-/2-Channel, 12-Bit ADCs
with +2.5V Reference and Parallel Interface
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PART
MAX1294ACEI
MAX1294BCEI 0°C to +70°C
0°C to +70°C
TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
28 QSOP
28 QSOP
Ordering Information
Pin Configurations
INL
(LSB)
±0.5
±1
Typical Operating Circuits appear at end of data sheet.
Pin Configurations continued at end of data sheet.
MAX1294AEEI -40°C to +85°C 28 QSOP ±0.5
MAX1294BEEI -40°C to +85°C 28 QSOP ±1
EVALUATION KIT
AVAILABLE
MAX1296ACEG
MAX1296BCEG
MAX1296AEEG -40°C to +85°C
0°C to +70°C
0°C to +70°C 24 QSOP
24 QSOP
24 QSOP ±0.5
MAX1296BEEG -40°C to +85°C 24 QSOP ±1
±0.5
±1
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