19-1071; Rev 2; 10/01
+2.7V, Low-Power, 4-Channel,
Serial 12-Bit ADCs in QSOP-16
General Description
Features
The MAX1246/MAX1247 12-bit data-acquisition systems
combine a 4-channel multiplexer, high-bandwidth
track/hold, and serial interface with high conversion
speed and low power consumption. The MAX1246 oper-
ates from a single +2.7V to +3.6V supply; the MAX1247
operates from a single +2.7V to +5.25V supply. Both
devices’ analog inputs are software configurable for
unipolar/bipolar and single-ended/differential operation.
ꢀ 4-Channel Single-Ended or 2-Channel
Differential Inputs
ꢀ Single-Supply Operation:
+2.7V to +3.6V (MAX1246)
+2.7V to +5.25V (MAX1247)
ꢀ Internal 2.5V Reference (MAX1246)
ꢀ Low Power: 1.2mA (133ksps, 3V supply)
54µA (1ksps, 3V supply)
The 4-wire serial interface connects directly to SPI™/
QSPI™ and MICROWIRE™ devices without external
logic. A serial strobe output allows direct connection to
TMS320-family digital signal processors. The MAX1246/
MAX1247 use either the internal clock or an external seri-
al-interface clock to perform successive-approximation
analog-to-digital conversions.
1µA (power-down mode)
ꢀ SPI/QSPI/MICROWIRE/TMS320-Compatible
4-Wire Serial Interface
ꢀ Software-Configurable Unipolar or Bipolar Inputs
ꢀ 16-Pin QSOP Package (same area as 8-pin SO)
The MAX1246 has an internal 2.5V reference, while the
MAX1247 requires an external reference. Both parts have
a reference-buffer amplifier with a 1.5ꢀ voltage-
adjustment range. These devices provide a hard-wired
SHDN pin and a software-selectable power-down, and
can be programmed to automatically shut down at the
end of a conversion. Accessing the serial interface auto-
matically powers up the MAX1246/MAX1247, and the
quick turn-on time allows them to be shut down between
all conversions. This technique can cut supply current to
under 60µA at reduced sampling rates. The MAX1246/
MAX1247 are available in a 16-pin DIP and a small QSOP
that occupies the same board area as an 8-pin SO.
Ordering Information
INL
(LSB)
PART
TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
MAX1246ACPE 0°C to +70°C
16 Plastic DIP
16 Plastic DIP
16 QSOP
1/2
1
MAX1246BCPE
MAX1246ACEE
MAX1246BCEE
0°C to +70°C
0°C to +70°C
0°C to +70°C
1/2
1
16 QSOP
Ordering Information continued at end of data sheet.
For 8-channel versions of these devices, see the
MAX146/MAX147 data sheet.
________________________Applications
__________Typical Operating Circuit
Portable Data Logging
Medical Instruments
Pen Digitizers
+3V
V
V
CH0
DD
DD
0.1µF
Data Acquisition
0V TO
+2.5V
DGND
Battery-Powered Instruments
Process Control
ANALOG
INPUTS
MAX1246
CH3
AGND
COM
CPU
I/O
VREF
CS
4.7µF
SCLK
SCK (SK)
MOSI (SO)
MISO (SI)
DIN
Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.
DOUT
REFADJ
0.047µF
SSTRB
SHDN
V
SPI and QSPI are registered trademarks of Motorola, Inc.
SS
MICROWIRE is a registered trademark of National
Semiconductor Corp.
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