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General Description
The MAX1291/MAX1293 low-power, 12-bit analog-to-dig-
ital converters (ADCs) feature a successive-approxima-
tion ADC, automatic power-down, fast wake-up (2µs), an
on-chip clock, +2.5V internal reference, and a high-
speed, byte-wide parallel interface. They operate with a
single +3V analog supply and feature a V
LOGIC
pin that
allows them to interface directly with a +1.8V to +5.5V
digital supply.
Power consumption is only 5.7mW (V
DD
= V
LOGIC
) at the
maximum sampling rate of 250ksps. Two software-selec-
table power-down modes enable the MAX1291/
MAX1293 to be shut down between conversions;
accessing the parallel interface returns them to normal
operation. Powering down between conversions can cut
supply current to under 10µA at reduced sampling rates.
Both devices offer software-configurable analog inputs
for unipolar/bipolar and single-ended/pseudo-differen-
tial operation. In single-ended mode, the MAX1291 has
eight input channels and the MAX1293 has four input
channels (four and two input channels, 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 MAX1291/MAX1293 tri-states INT when CS goes
high. Refer to MAX1261/MAX1263 if tri-stating INT is not
desired.
The MAX1291 is available in a 28-pin QSOP package,
while the MAX1293 is available in a 24-pin QSOP. For
pin-compatible +5V, 12-bit versions, refer to the
MAX1290/MAX1292 data sheet.
Applications
Industrial Control Systems Data Logging
Energy Management Patient Monitoring
Data-Acquisition Systems Touch Screens
Features
♦ 12-Bit Resolution, ±0.5 LSB Linearity
♦ +3V Single Operation
♦ User-Adjustable Logic Level (+1.8V to +3.6V)
♦ Internal +2.5V Reference
♦ Software-Configurable, Analog Input Multiplexer
8-Channel Single-Ended/
4-Channel Pseudo-Differential (MAX1291)
4-Channel Single-Ended/
2-Channel Pseudo-Differential (MAX1293)
♦ Software-Configurable, Unipolar/Bipolar Inputs
♦ Low Power: 1.9mA (250ksps)
1.0mA (100ksps)
400µA (10ksps)
2µA (Shutdown)
♦ Internal 3MHz Full-Power Bandwidth Track/Hold
♦ Byte-Wide Parallel (8 + 4) Interface
♦ Small Footprint: 28-Pin QSOP (MAX1291)
24-Pin QSOP (MAX1293)
MAX1291/MAX1293
250ksps, +3V, 8-/4-Channel, 12-Bit ADCs
with +2.5V Reference and Parallel Interface
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PART
MAX1291ACEI
0°C to +70°C
TEMP RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
28 QSOP
Ordering Information
Pin Configurations
±0.5
INL
(LSB)
MAX1291BCEI
0°C to +70°C
±128 QSOP
Ordering Information continued at end of data sheet.
Typical Operating Circuits appear at end of data sheet.