19-1066; Rev 1; 11/09
+2.375V, Low-Power, 8-Channel,
Serial 12-Bit ADC
MAX1245
________________General Description
____________________________Features
The MAX1245 12-bit data-acquisition system combines
an 8-channel multiplexer, high-bandwidth track/hold, and
serial interface with high conversion speed and ultra-low
power consumption. It operates from a single +2.375V to
+3.3V supply, and its analog inputs are software config-
urable for unipolar/bipolar and single-ended/differential
operation.
♦ Single +2.375V to +3.3V Operation
♦ 8-Channel Single-Ended or 4-Channel
Differential Analog Inputs
♦ Low Power: 0.8mA (100ksps)
10µA (1ksps)
1µA (power-down mode)
The 4-wire serial interface directly connects to SPI™,
QSPI™, and MICROWIRE™ devices without external
logic. A serial strobe output allows direct connection to
TMS320-family digital signal processors. The MAX1245
works with an external reference, and uses either the
internal clock or an external serial-interface clock to
perform successive-approximation analog-to-digital
conversions.
♦ Internal Track/Hold, 100kHz Sampling Rate
♦ SPI/QSPI/MICROWIRE/TMS320-Compatible
4-Wire Serial Interface
♦ Software-Configurable Unipolar or Bipolar Inputs
♦ 20-Pin DIP/SSOP Packages
________________Ordering Information
This device provides a hard-wired SHDN pin and a
software-selectable power-down, and can be pro-
grammed to automatically shut down at the end of a
conversion. Accessing the serial interface powers up
the MAX1245, and the quick turn-on time allows it to be
shut down between conversions. This technique can
cut supply current to under 10µA at reduced sampling
rates.
INL
PART*
TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
(LSB)
±1/2
±1
MAX1245ACPP
MAX1245BCPP
MAX1245ACAP
MAX1245BCAP
MAX1245AEPP
MAX1245BEPP
0°C to +70°C
0°C to +70°C
0°C to +70°C
0°C to +70°C
20 Plastic DIP
20 Plastic DIP
20 SSOP
±1/2
±1
20 SSOP
-40°C to +85°C 20 Plastic DIP
-40°C to +85°C 20 Plastic DIP
±1/2
±1
The MAX1245 is available in a 20-pin DIP package and
an SSOP that occupies 30% less area than an 8-pin DIP.
For supply voltages from +2.7V to +5.25V, use the pin-
compatible MAX147.
MAX1245AEAP -40°C to +85°C 20 SSOP
MAX1245BEAP -40°C to +85°C 20 SSOP
±1/2
±1
*Contact factory for availability of alternate surface-mount packages.
________________________Applications
Portable Data Logging
Medical Instruments
___________________Pin Configuration
Battery-Powered Instruments
Data Acquisition
TOP VIEW
___________Typical Operating Circuit
20
19
18
CH0
CH1
1
2
V
DD
+2.5V
SCLK
CS
CH2
3
V
DD
V
CH0
CH7
DD
0V to
+2.048V
ANALOG
INPUTS
0.1μF
MAX1245
CH3
4
17
DIN
DGND
AGND
COM
5
CH4
16 SSTRB
15 DOUT
CH5
6
CPU
MAX1245
CH6
14
13
12
11
DGND
AGND
7
I/O
SCK (SK)*
MOSI (SO)
CS
SCLK
DIN
8
CH7
VREF
+2.048V
0.1μF
V
9
COM
SHDN
DD
DOUT
MISO (SI)
VREF
SSTRB
SHDN
10
V
SS
DIP/SSOP
SPI and QSPI are trademarks of Motorola, Inc. MICROWIRE is a trademark of National Semiconductor Corp.
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