EVALUATION KIT AVAILABLE
12-Bit, Multichannel ADCs/DACs
with FIFO, Temperature Sensing,
and GPIO Ports
MAX1220/MAX1257/MAX1258
General Description
Benefits and Features
The MAX1220/MAX1257/MAX1258 is a highly integrat-
ed system monitoring and control solution which
includes a 16-channel (MAX1257/MAX1258) or 8-ch
(MAX1220) 12-bit Analog to Digital Converter (ADC),
twelve 12-bit Digital to Analog Converters (DACs), an
internal reference, an internal temp sensor, a 4-bit
(MAX1220) or 12-bit (MAX1257/MAX1258) GPIO port,
and a 25MHz SPI-/QSPI™-/MICROWIRE®- compatible
serial interface.
• Reduce Parts Count and Board Space with Fully
Integrated System Monitor and Controller
• Monitors 8 (MAX1220) or 16 Voltages
(MAX1257/MAX1258) Using 12-Bit, 225ksps ADC
• Controls 8 Output Voltage Level with 12-Bit, Octal,
2µs Settling DAC with Ultra-Low Glitch Energy
(4n x VS)
• Measures Temperature with Internal 1°C
Accurate Temperature Sensor
• Options for Using Either Internal 2.5V (MAX1257)
The MAX1220 is available in a 36-pin TQFN package.
The MAX1257/MAX1258 are available in 48-pin TQFN
package. All devices are specified over the -40°C to
+85°C temperature range.
Reference, 4.096V (MAX1220/MAX1258)
Reference or External Reference
• Includes 4 (MAX1220) or 12 (MAX1257/1258)
Applications
GPIOs
• Controls for Optical Components
• Base-Station Control Loops
• System Supervision and Control
• Data-Acquisition Systems
• Lower Processor Requirements and Minimize Power
Consumption and Heat Dissipation
• On-Chip FIFO, Channel-Scan Mode and Data
Averaging
• Autoshutdown Between Conversions
Functional Diagram
DVDD
GPIOB0– GPIOC0–
GPIOB3 GPIOC3
AVDD
GPIOA0–
GPIOA3
• Low-Power ADC
MAX1257
MAX1258
2.5mA at 225ksps
22µA at 1ksps
• Low-Power DAC: 1.5mA
OUTPUT
CONDITIONING
12-BIT
DAC
USER-PROGRAMMABLE
I/O
OUT0
OUT1
OUT2
OUT3
OSCILLATOR
SPI
PORT
AND
LOGIC
CNTRL
SCLK
CS
• TQFN Package with Exposed Pad
• Enable Maximum Dynamic Range with Availability of
2 Analog Power Supply Options: +2.7V to +3.6V
(MAX1257) or +4.75V to +5.25V
DIN
DOUT
R
E
G
I
S
T
E
R
S
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
OUT4
OUT5
(MAX1220/MAX1258)
EOC
AIN0
OUT6
OUT7
12-BIT
SAR
ADC
OUTPUT
CONDITIONING
12-BIT
DAC
QSPI is a trademark of Motorola, Inc.
T/H
FIFO AND
ALU
AIN13
REF2/
AIN14
MICROWIRE is a registered trademark of National
Semiconductor Corp.
AutoShutdown is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
CNVST/
AIN15
REFERENCE
REF1
LDAC
AGND
DGND
RES_SEL
Pin Configurations appear at end of data sheet.
Ordering Information/Selector Guide
REF
VOLTAGE
(V)
ANALOG
SUPPLY
VOLTAGE (V)
RESOLUTION
BITS**
ADC
CHANNELS
DAC
CHANNELS
PART
PIN-PACKAGE
GPIOs
MAX1220BETX+
MAX1257BETM+
MAX1258BETM+
36 Thin QFN-EP*
48 Thin QFN-EP*
48 Thin QFN-EP*
4.096
2.5
4.75 to 5.25
2.7 to 3.6
12
12
12
8
8
8
8
4
16
16
12
12
4.096
4.75 to 5.25
Note: All devices are specified over the -40°C to +85°C
operating range.
*EP = Exposed pad.
**Number of resolution bits refers to both DAC and ADC.
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
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