19-4428; Rev 1; 4/09
Low-Power, Single, 16-/12-Bit,
Buffered Voltage-Output DACs
8/MAX5139
General Description
Features
o 16-/12-Bit Resolution in a 3mm x 3mm, 16-Pin
The MAX5138/MAX5139 are a family of single-channel
pin-compatible and software-compatible 16-bit and 12-
bit DACs. The MAX5138/MAX5139 are low-power, 16-
bit/12-bit, buffered voltage-output, high-linearity DACs.
They use a precision internal reference or a precision
external reference for rail-to-rail operation. The
MAX5138/MAX5139 accept a wide +2.7V to +5.25V sup-
ply-voltage range to accommodate most low-power and
low-voltage applications. These devices accept a 3-wire
SPITM-/QSPITM-/MICROWIRETM-/DSP-compatible serial
interface to save board space and reduce the complexi-
ty of optically isolated and transformer-isolated applica-
tions. The digital interface’s double-buffered hardware
and software LDAC provide simultaneous output update.
The serial interface features a READY output for easy
daisy-chaining of several MAX5138/MAX5139 devices
and/or other compatible devices. The MAX5138/MAX5139
include a hardware input to reset the DAC outputs to
zero or midscale upon power-up or reset, providing
additional safety for applications that drive valves or
other transducers that need to be off during power-up.
The high linearity of the DACs makes these devices ideal
for precision control and instrumentation applications.
The MAX5138/MAX5139 are available in an ultra-small
(3mm x 3mm), 16-pin TQFN package and are specified
over the -40°C to +105°C extended industrial tempera-
ture range.
TQFN Package
o Hardware-Selectable on Power-Up or Reset-to-
Zero/Midscale DAC Output
o Double-Buffered Input Registers
o LDAC Asynchronously Updates DAC Output
o READY Facilitates Daisy Chaining
o High-Performance 10ppm/°C Internal Reference
o Guaranteed Monotonic Over All Operating
Conditions
o Wide +2.7V to +5.25V Supply Range
o Rail-to-Rail Buffered Output Operation
o Low Gain Error (Less Than 0.5ꢀ FSꢁ and Offset
(Less Than 10mVꢁ
o 30MHz 3-Wire SPI-/QSPI-/MICROWIRE-/
DSP-Compatible Serial Interface
o CMOS-Compatible Inputs with Hysteresis
o Low Power Consumption (I
= 2µA maxꢁ
SHDN
Ordering Information
RESOLUTION
PART
PIN-PACKAGE
(BITSꢁ
MAX5138BGTE+
MAX5139GTE+
16 TQFN-EP*
16 TQFN-EP*
16
12
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
*EP = Exposed pad.
Note: All devices are specified over the -40°C to +105°C operating
temperature range.
Applications
Automatic Test Equipment
Automatic Tuning
Pin Configuration
Communication Systems
Data Acquisition
TOP VIEW
Gain and Offset Adjustment
Portable Instrumentation
Power-Amplifier Control
12
11
10
9
AGND
DIN
13
14
AVDD
REFI
8
7
6
5
Process Control and Servo Loops
Programmable Voltage and Current Sources
MAX5138
MAX5139
CS
REFO 15
*EP
4
SCLK
16
AGND
+
Functional Diagram and Typical Operating Circuit appear
at end of data sheet.
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SPI and QSPI are trademarks of Motorola Inc.
MICROWIRE is a trademark of National Semiconductor Corp.
TQFN
3mm x 3mm
*EXPOSED PAD
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