19-0123; Rev. 4; 8/96
Lo w -P o w e r, 8 -Ch a n n e l,
S e ria l 1 2 -Bit ADCs
6/MAX18
_______________Ge n e ra l De s c rip t io n
____________________________Fe a t u re s
The MAX186/MAX188 are 12-bit data-acquisition sys-
tems that combine an 8-channel multiplexer, high-band-
width track/hold, and serial interface together with high
conversion speed and ultra-low power consumption.
The devices operate with a single +5V supply or dual
±5V supplies. The analog inputs are software config-
urable for unipolar/bipolar and single-ended/differential
operation.
♦ 8-Channel Single-Ended or 4-Channel
Differential Inputs
♦ Single +5V or ±5V Operation
♦ Low Power: 1.5mA (operating mode)
2µA (power-down mode)
♦ Internal Track/Hold, 133kHz Sampling Rate
♦ Internal 4.096V Reference (MAX186)
♦ SPI-, QSPI-, Microwire-, TMS320-Compatible
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 MAX186/MAX188
use either the internal clock or an external serial-interface
clock to perform successive-approximation A/D conver-
sions. The serial interface can operate beyond 4MHz
when the internal clock is used.
4-Wire Serial Interface
♦ Software-Configurable Unipolar or Bipolar Inputs
♦ 20-Pin DIP, SO, SSOP Packages
♦ Evaluation Kit Available
______________Ord e rin g In fo rm a t io n
†
PART
TEMP. RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
20 Plastic DIP
20 SO
MAX186_CPP
MAX186_CWP
MAX186_CAP
MAX186DC/D
MAX186_EPP
MAX186_EWP
MAX186_EAP
MAX186_MJP
0°C to +70°C
The MAX186 has an internal 4.096V reference while the
MAX188 requires an external reference. Both parts
have a reference-buffer amplifier that simplifies gain
trim .
0°C to +70°C
0°C to +70°C
20 SSOP
0°C to +70°C
Dice*
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-55°C to +125°C
20 Plastic DIP
20 SO
The MAX186/MAX188 provide a hard-wired SHDN pin
a nd two s oftwa re -s e le c ta b le p owe r-d own mod e s .
Accessing the serial interface automatically powers up
the d e vic e s , a nd the q uic k turn-on time a llows the
MAX186/MAX188 to b e s hut d own b e twe e n e ve ry
conversion. Using this technique of powering down
between conversions, supply current can be cut to
under 10µA at reduced sampling rates.
20 SSOP
20 CERDIP**
Ord e rin g In fo rm a t io n c o n t in u e d o n la s t p a g e .
† NOTE: Parts are offered in grades A, B, C and D (grades defined
in Electrical Characteristics). When ordering, please specify grade.
Contact factory for availability of A-grade in SSOP package.
*
Dice are specified at +25°C, DC parameters only.
The MAX186/MAX188 are available in 20-pin DIP and
SO packages, and in a shrink small-outline package
(SSOP), that occupies 30% less area than an 8-pin DIP.
For applications that call for a parallel interface, see the
MAX180/MAX181 data sheet. For anti-aliasing filters,
consult the MAX274/MAX275 data sheet.
* * Contact factory for availability and processing to MIL-STD-883.
____________________P in Co n fig u ra t io n
TOP VIEW
CH0
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
CH5
CH6
CH7
1
2
V
20
DD
________________________Ap p lic a t io n s
19 SCLK
Portable Data Logging
Data-Acquisition
CS
18
3
4
17
DIN
MAX186
MAX188
5
16 SSTRB
15 DOUT
High-Accuracy Process Control
Automatic Testing
6
DGND
AGND
7
14
13
12
11
Robotics
8
Battery-Powered Instruments
Medical Instruments
V
SS
9
REFADJ
VREF
SHDN
10
SPI and QSPI are registered trademarks of Motorola.
Microwire is a registered trademark of National Semiconductor.
DIP/SO/SSOP
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