19-1477; Rev 0; 4/99
Lo w -P o w e r, S e ria l, 1 2 -Bit DACs w it h
Fo rc e /S e n s e Vo lt a g e Ou t p u t
/MAX517
Ge n e ra l De s c rip t io n
Fe a t u re s
The MAX5175/MAX5177 low-power, serial, voltage-out-
put, 12-bit digital-to-analog converters (DACs) feature a
precision output amplifier in a space-saving 16-pin
QSOP package. The MAX5175 operates from a single
+5V supply, and the MAX5177 operates from a single
+3V supply. The output amplifier’s inverting input is
available to allow specific gain configurations, remote
sensing, and high output current capability. This makes
the MAX5175/MAX5177 ideal for a wide range of appli-
c a tions , inc lud ing ind us tria l p roc e s s c ontrol. Both
d e vic e s d ra w only 260µA of s up p ly c urre nt, whic h
reduces to 1µA in shutdown mode. In addition, the pro-
grammable power-up reset feature allows for a user-
selectable output voltage state of either 0 or midscale.
♦ ±1 LSB INL
♦ 1µA Shutdown Current
♦ “Glitch Free” Output Voltage at Power-Up
♦ Single-Supply Operation
+5V (MAX5175)
+3V (MAX5177)
♦ Full-Scale Output Range
+2.048V (MAX5177, V
+4.096V (MAX5175, V
= +1.25V)
= +2.5V)
REF
REF
®
♦ Rail-to-Rail Output Amplifier
♦ Adjustable Output Offset
♦ Low THD (-80dB) in Multiplying Operation
The 3-wire serial interface is compatible with SPI™,
QSPI™, and MICROWIRE™ standards. An input register
followed by a DAC register provides a double-buffered
input, allowing the registers to be updated independent-
ly or simultaneously with a 16-bit serial word. Additional
features include software and hardware shutdown, shut-
down lockout, a hardware reset pin, and a reference
input capable of accepting DC and offset AC signals.
These devices provide a programmable digital output
pin for added functionality and a serial-data output pin
for daisy-chaining. All logic inputs are TTL/CMOS com-
patible and are internally buffered with Schmitt triggers
to allow direct interfacing to optocouplers.
♦ SPI/QSPI/MICROWIRE-Compatible 3-Wire
Serial Interface
♦ Programmable Shutdown Mode and Power-Up
Reset (0 or midscale)
♦ Buffered Output Capable of Driving 4–20mA or
5kΩ || 100pF Loads
♦ User-Programmable Digital Output Pin Allows
Serial Control of External Components
♦ 14-Bit Upgrades Available (MAX5171/MAX5173)
The MAX5175/MAX5177 incorporate a proprietary on-chip
circuit that keeps the output voltage virtually “glitch free,”
limiting the glitches to a few millivolts during power-up.
Ord e rin g In fo rm a t io n
INL
(LSB)
PART
TEMP. RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
Both devices come in 16-pin QSOP packages and are
specified for the extended (-40°C to +85°C) temperature
range. The MAX5171/MAX5173 are 14-bit pin-compatible
upgrades to the MAX5175/MAX5177. For pin-compatible
DACs with a n inte rna l re fe re nc e , s e e the 13-b it
MAX5132/MAX5133 and 12-bit MAX5122/MAX5123.
MAX5175AEEE
MAX5175BEEE
MAX5177AEEE
MAX5177BEEE
-40°C to +85°C 16 QSOP
-40°C to +85°C 16 QSOP
-40°C to +85°C 16 QSOP
-40°C to +85°C 16 QSOP
±1
±2
±2
±4
P in Co n fig u ra t io n
Ap p lic a t io n s
Digitally Programmable 4–20mA Current Loops
Industrial Process Controls
TOP VIEW
FB
OUT
RS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
16 V
DD
15 N.C.
Digital Offset and Gain Adjustment
Motion Control
14 REF
PDL
CLR
CS
MAX5175
MAX5177
13 AGND
12 SHDN
11 UPO
10 DOUT
Automatic Test Equipment (ATE)
Remote Industrial Controls
µP-Controlled Systems
DIN
Functional Diagram appears at end of data sheet.
SCLK
9 DGND
SPI and QSPI are trademarks of Motorola, Inc.
MICROWIRE is a trademark of National Semiconductor Corp.
Rail-to-Rail is a registered trademark of Nippon Motorola, Ltd.
QSOP
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