19-0465; Rev 2; 10/01
+2.7V, Low-Power, 8-Channel,
Serial 12-Bit ADCs
General Description
____________________________Features
The MAX146/MAX147 12-bit data-acquisition systems
combine an 8-channel multiplexer, high-bandwidth
track/hold, and serial interface with high conversion
speed and low power consumption. The MAX146 oper-
ates from a single +2.7V to +3.6V supply; the MAX147
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.
ꢀ 8-Channel Single-Ended or 4-Channel
Differential Inputs
ꢀ Single-Supply Operation
+2.7V to +3.6V (MAX146)
+2.7V to +5.25V (MAX147)
ꢀ Internal 2.5V Reference (MAX146)
ꢀ Low Power
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
MAX146/MAX147 use either the internal clock or an exter-
nal serial-interface clock to perform successive-approxi-
mation analog-to-digital conversions.
1.2mA (133ksps, 3V supply)
54µA (1ksps, 3V supply)
1µA (power-down mode)
ꢀ SPI/QSPI/MICROWIRE/TMS320-Compatible
4-Wire Serial Interface
ꢀ Software-Configurable Unipolar or Bipolar Inputs
The MAX146 has an internal 2.5V reference, while the
MAX147 requires an external reference. Both parts have
a reference-buffer amplifier with a 1.5ꢀ voltage-
adjustment range.
ꢀ 20-Pin DIP/SSOP Packages
Ordering Information
INL
These devices provide 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 con-
version. Accessing the serial interface automatically
powers up the MAX146/MAX147, and the quick turn-on
time allows them to be shut down between all conver-
sions. This technique can cut supply current to under
60µA at reduced sampling rates.
PART
TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
(LSB)
MAX146ACPP
MAX146BCPP
MAX146ACAP
MAX146BCAP
MAX146BC/D
0°C to +70°C
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
1/2
1
20 SSOP
Dice*
1
Ordering Information continued at end of data sheet.
*Dice are specified at T = +25°C, DC parameters only.
The MAX146/MAX147 are available in 20-pin DIP and
SSOP packages.
A
For 4-channel versions of these devices, see the
MAX1246/MAX1247 data sheet.
Typical Operating Circuit
________________________Applications
+3V
Portable Data Logging Data Acquisition
V
V
CH0
DD
DD
0.1µF
Medical Instruments
Pen Digitizers
Battery-Powered Instruments
Process Control
0V TO
+2.5V
ANALOG
INPUTS
DGND
MAX146
AGND
COM
CPU
CH7
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
SS
SPI and QSPI are registered trademarks of Motorola, Inc.
MICROWIRE is a registered trademark of National Semiconductor
Corp.
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