General Description
The MAX5109 dual 8-bit digital-to-analog converters
(DACs) feature nonvolatile registers. These nonvolatile
registers store the DAC operating modes and output
states, allowing the DACs to initialize to specified con-
figurations at power-up.
Precision on-chip output buffers swing rail-to-rail, and
provide 8µs settling time. The I
2
C-compatible, 2-wire
serial interface allows for a maximum clock frequency
of 400kHz.
The MAX5109 has independent high and low reference
inputs allowing maximum output voltage range flexibili-
ty. The reference rails accept voltage inputs that range
from ground to the positive supply rail.
This device operates from a single +2.7V to +5.25V sup-
ply and consumes 200µA per DAC. A software-con-
trolled power-down mode decreases supply current to
less than 25µA. A software-controlled mute mode sets
each DAC, or both DACs simultaneously, to their respec-
tive REFL_ voltages. The MAX5109 also includes an
asynchronous MUTE input, that drives both DAC outputs
simultaneously to their respective REFL_ voltages.
The MAX5109 is available in a 16-pin QSOP and is
specified for operation over the extended (-40°C to
+85°C) temperature range.
Applications
Digital Gain and Offset Adjustments
Programmable Attenuators
Portable Instruments
Power-Amp Bias Control
ATE Calibration
Laser Biasing
Features
♦ Nonvolatile Registers Initialize DACs to Stored
States
♦ +2.7V to +5.25V Single-Supply Operation
♦ Dual 8-Bit DACs with Independent High and Low
Reference Inputs
♦ Rail-to-Rail Output Buffers
♦ Low 200µA per DAC Supply Current
♦ Power-Down Mode Reduces Supply Current to
25µA (max)
♦ 400kHz, I
2
C-Compatible, 2-Wire Serial Interface
♦ Asynchronous MUTE Input
♦ Small 16-Pin QSOP Package
MAX5109
Nonvolatile, Dual, 8-Bit DACs with 2-Wire Serial
Interface
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Ordering Information
19-3585; Rev 0; 2/05
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim/Dallas Direct! at
1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.