19-0393; Rev 0; 5/95
2 -Wire S e ria l 8 -Bit DACs w it h
Ra il-t o -Ra il Ou t p u t s
78/MAX519
_______________Ge n e ra l De s c rip t io n
____________________________Fe a t u re s
♦ Single +5V Supply
♦ Simple 2-Wire Serial Interface
♦ I2C Compatible
♦ Output Buffer Amplifiers Swing Rail-to-Rail
♦ Space-Saving 8-pin DIP/SO Packages
(MAX517/MAX518)
The MAX517/MAX518/MAX519 are 8-bit voltage output
digital-to-analog converters (DACs) with a simple 2-wire
serial interface that allows communication between
multiple devices. They operate from a single 5V supply
and their internal precision buffers allow the DAC out-
puts to swing rail-to-rail.
The MAX517 is a single DAC and the MAX518/MAX519
are dual DACs. The MAX518 uses the supply voltage
as the reference for both DACs. The MAX517 has a ref-
e re nc e inp ut for its s ing le DAC a nd e a c h of the
MAX519’s two DACs has its own reference input.
♦ Reference Input Range Includes Both Supply Rails
(MAX517/MAX519)
♦ Power-On Reset Clears All Latches
♦ 4µA Power-Down Mode
The MAX517/MAX518/MAX519 feature a serial interface
and internal software protocol, allowing communication
at data rates up to 400kbps. The interface, combined
with the double-buffered input configuration, allows the
DAC registers of the dual devices to be updated indi-
vidually or simultaneously. In addition, the devices can
be put into a low-power shutdown mode that reduces
supply current to 4µA. Power-on reset ensures the DAC
outputs are at 0V when power is initially applied.
______________Ord e rin g In fo rm a t io n
TUE
(LSB)
PART
TEMP. RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
MAX517ACPA
MAX517BCPA
MAX517ACSA
MAX517BCSA
MAX517BC/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
8 Plastic DIP
8 Plastic DIP
8 SO
1
1.5
1
8 SO
1.5
1.5
Dice*
The MAX517/MAX518 are available in space-saving 8-
pin DIP and SO packages. The MAX519 comes in 16-
pin DIP and SO packages.
Ordering Information continued at end of data sheet.
*Dice are specified at T = +25°C, DC parameters only.
A
**Contact factory for availability and processing to MIL-STD-883.
________________________Ap p lic a t io n s
Minimum Component Analog Systems
Digital Offset/Gain Adjustment
________________Fu n c t io n a l Dia g ra m
V
DD
7
Industrial Process Control
Automatic Test Equipment
REF
1
Programmable Attenuators
INPUT
LATCH 0
OUTPUT
LATCH 0
DAC0
OUT0
_________________P in Co n fig u ra t io n s
REF
8
INPUT
LATCH 1
OUTPUT
LATCH 1
DAC1
OUT1
TOP VIEW
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
OUT0
GND
SCL
8-BIT
SHIFT
REGISTER
OUT1 (REF0)
MAX518
ADDRESS
COMPARATOR
V
DD
MAX517
MAX518
3
4
AD0
AD1
SCL
SDA
SDA
START/STOP
DETECTOR
DECODE
DIP/SO
( ) ARE FOR MAX517
Pin Configurations continued at end of data sheet.
6
5
2
GND
AD0 AD1
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