_______________General Description
The MAX551/MAX552 are 12-bit, current-output, 4-quad-
rant multiplying digital-to-analog converters (DACs).
These devices are capable of providing unipolar or
bipolar outputs when operating from either a single +5V
(MAX551) or +3V (MAX552) power supply. An internal
power-on-reset circuit clears all DAC registers on
power-up, setting the DAC output voltage to 0V.
The SPI™/QSPI™ and MICROWIRE™-compatible 3-
wire serial interface saves board space and reduces
power dissipation compared with parallel-interface
devices. The MAX551/MAX552 feature double-buffered
interface logic with a 12-bit input register and a 12-bit
DAC register. Data in the DAC register sets the DAC
output voltage. Data is loaded into the input register
through the serial interface. The LOAD input transfers
data from the input register to the DAC register, updat-
ing the DAC output voltage.
The MAX551/MAX552 are available in an 8-pin DIP
package or a space-saving 10-pin µMAX package. The
µMAX package provides an asynchronous clear (CLR)
input that clears all DAC registers when pulled to GND,
setting the output voltage to 0V.
________________________Applications
Automatic Calibration
Gain Adjustment
Transducer Drivers
Process-Control I/O Boards
Digitally Controlled Filters
Motion-Controlled Systems
µP-Controlled Systems
Programmable Amplifiers/Attenuators
____________________________Features
Single-Supply Operation:
+4.5V to +5.25V (MAX551)
+2.7V to +3.6V (MAX552)
12.5MHz 3-Wire Serial Interface
SPI/QSPI and MICROWIRE Compatible
Power-On Reset Clears DAC Output to Zero
Asynchronous Clear Input Clears DAC Output
to Zero
Voltage Mode or Bipolar Mode Operation with
a Single Power Supply
Schmitt-Trigger Digital Inputs for Direct
Optocoupler Interface
0.4µA Supply Current
10-Pin µMAX Package
MAX551/MAX552
+3V/+5V, 12-Bit, Serial, Multiplying DACs
in 10-Pin µMAX Package
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2
3
4
5
10
9
8
7
6
RFB
REF
CLR
SCLKV
DD
GND
AGND
OUT
MAX551
MAX552
µMAX
TOP VIEW
DINLOAD
SCLK
DINLOAD
1
2
8
7
RFB
REFGND
V
DD
OUT
DIP
3
4
6
5
MAX551
MAX552
19-1260; Rev 1; 9/02
PART
MAX551ACPA
MAX551BCPA
MAX551ACUB 0°C to +70°C
0°C to +70°C
0°C to +70°C
TEMP RANGE
PIN-
PACKAGE
8 Plastic DIP
8 Plastic DIP
10 µMAX
______________Ordering Information
Ordering Information continued at end of data sheet.
SPI and QSPI are trademarks of Motorola Inc. MICROWIRE is a trademark of National Semiconductor Corp.
MAX551BCUB
MAX551AEPA
MAX551BEPA -40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
0°C to +70°C 10 µMAX
8 Plastic DIP
8 Plastic DIP
MAX551AEUB -40°C to +85°C 10 µMAX
MAX551BEUB -40°C to +85°C 10 µMAX
LINEARITY
(LSB)
±1/2
±1
±1/2
±1
±1/2
±1
±1/2
±1
_________________Pin Configurations
12-BIT
D/A CONVERTER
RFB
OUT
AGND*
CLR*
LOAD
V
DD
REF
SCLK
GND
*µMAX PACKAGE ONLY
12-BIT
DAC REGISTER
DIN
R
FB
12-BIT
SHIFT REGISTER
POWER-ON
RESET
MAX551
MAX552
________________Functional Diagram
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.
MAX551/MAX552
+3V/+5V, 12-Bit, Serial, Multiplying DACs
in 10-Pin µMAX Package
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS—MAX551
(V
DD
= +4.5V to +5.25V, V
REF
= 5V, OUT = AGND = GND, T
A
= T
MIN
to T
MAX
, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at
T
A
= +25°C.) (Note 1)
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
V
DD
to GND..............................................................................6V
REF, RFB to GND.................................................................±12V
Digital Inputs (SCLK, DIN, LOAD, CLR)
to GND .....................................................................-0.3V to 6V
OUT to GND ...............................................-0.3V to (V
DD
+ 0.3V)
AGND to DGND ..................................................................±0.3V
Continuous Power Dissipation (T
A
= +70°C)
Plastic DIP (derate 9.09mW/°C above +70°C) .............727mW
µMAX (derate 5.60mW/°C above +70°C) .....................444mW
Operating Temperature Ranges
MAX55_ _C_ _......................................................0°C to +70°C
MAX55_ _E_ _...................................................-40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300°C
V
REF
= 6V
RMS
at 1kHz, DAC register loaded
with all 1s
V
REF
= 5V
P-P
at 10kHz, DAC register loaded
with all 0s
Using internal feedback resistor (R
FB
)
(Note 2)
V
DD
= +5%, -10%
T
A
= +25°C, to 1/2LSB, OUT load is
100||13pF, DAC register alternately loaded
with 1s and 0s
10Hz to 100kHz, measured between RFB and
OUT
CONDITIONS
nV/Hz
13 15Output Noise-Voltage Density
±1
Gain Error
LSB
±1/2
INL
dB-85THDTotal Harmonic Distortion
mV
P-P
0.3 1AC Feedthrough at OUT
µs0.08 1
ppm/°C±0.2 ±1
Gain Tempco
(Gain/Temp)
ppm/%2PSRPower-Supply Rejection
t
S
Current Settling Time
UNITSMIN TYP MAXSYMBOLPARAMETER
MAX551A
Bits12NResolution
MAX551B ±1
Integral Nonlinearity
Guaranteed monotonic over
temperature
MAX551A ±1/2
DNLDifferential Nonlinearity
MAX551B ±1
MAX551A
MAX551B
Using internal feedback
resistor (R
FB
)
±2
V
REF
= 0V, OUT load is 100||13pF, DAC
register alternately loaded with 1s and 0s
Digital-to-Analog Glitch nV-s0.65 20
STATIC PERFORMANCE
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE (Note 3)
LSB
LSB
MAX551/MAX552
+3V/+5V, 12-Bit, Serial, Multiplying DACs
in 10-Pin µMAX Package
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS—MAX551 (continued)
(V
DD
= +4.5V to +5.25V, V
REF
= 5V, OUT = AGND = GND, T
A
= T
MIN
to T
MAX
, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at
T
A
= +25°C.) (Note 1)
CLR
DAC register loaded
with all 0s
CONDITIONS
ppm/°C6.5
±25
µA
±1
I
IN
V0.8V
IL
nA
±0.15 ±5
OUT Leakage Current
UNITSMIN TYP MAXSYMBOLPARAMETER
V
OUT
= 0.31V
P-P
, R
L
= 50, code = full-scale
k71115R
REF
Input Resistance Measured between REF and OUT
kHz725
Input Resistance Tempco
BWReference -3dB Bandwidth
T
A
= +25°C
T
A
= T
MIN
to T
MAX
Code = full scale (Note 2)
Code = zero scale (Note 2)
20 30
pF
14 20
C
OUT
OUT Capacitance
V
IH
Input High Voltage V2.4
LOAD, CLR, DIN, and SCLK, V
DD
= 5V
mV156HYST
18 100
SCLK, LOAD, DIN
Inputs at 0V or V
DD
(Note 2) pF8
Input Leakage Current
±1
Input Low Voltage
Input Hysteresis
V
CLR
= V
DD
V
CLR
= 0V
Inputs at 0V or V
DD
C
IN
Input Capacitance
ns25t
CH
SCLK Pulse Width High
ns25t
CL
SCLK Pulse Width Low
ns15t
DS
DIN Data to SCLK Setup
ns15t
DH
DIN Data to SCLK Hold
ns20t
LD
LOAD Pulse Width
ns0t
SL
LSB SCLK to LOAD
ns15t
LC
LOAD High to SCLK
ns20t
CLR
CLR Pulse Width
V4.50 5.25V
DD
Supply Voltage
All digital inputs at V
IL
or V
IH,
CLR = V
DD
mA0.5 1.5
I
DD
Supply Current
All digital inputs at 0V or V
DD,
CLR = V
DD
µA0.4 5
REFERENCE INPUT
ANALOG OUTPUT
DIGITAL INPUTS
SWITCHING CHARACTERISTICS
POWER SUPPLY

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