19-0378; Rev 3; 9/96
Qu a d /Oc t a l, 2 -Wire S e ria l 8 -Bit DACs
w it h Ra il-t o -Ra il Ou t p u t s
0/MAX521
_______________Ge n e ra l De s c rip t io n
____________________________Fe a t u re s
♦ Single +5V Supply
The MAX520/MAX521 are quad/octal, 8-bit voltage-output
digital-to-analog converters (DACs) with simple 2-wire ser-
ial interfaces that allow communication between multiple
devices. They operate from a single +5V supply and their
reference input range includes both supply rails.
♦ Simple 2-Wire Serial Interface
♦ I2C Compatible
♦ Outputs Swing Rail to Rail:
Unbuffered Outputs (MAX520)
Buffered Outputs (MAX521)
The MAX521 includes rail-to-rail output buffer amplifiers for
reduced system size and component count when driving
loads. The MAX520’s unbuffered voltage outputs reduce
the device’s total supply current to 4µA and provide
increased accuracy at low output currents.
♦ 1%-Accurate Trimmed Output Resistance (MAX520A)
♦ Ultra-Low 4µA Supply Current (MAX520)
♦ Individual DACs Have Separate Reference Inputs
♦ Power-On Reset Clears All Latches
The MAX520/MAX521 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 to be
updated individually 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.
♦ 4µA Power-Down Mode
______________Ord e rin g In fo rm a t io n
TUE
(LSB)
PART†
TEMP. RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
The MAX520 is available in 16-pin DIP and wide SO pack-
a ge s, a s we ll a s a spa c e -sa ving 20-p in SSOP. The
MAX521 comes in 20-pin DIP and 24-pin SO packages, as
well as a space-saving 24-pin SSOP.
MAX520ACPE
MAX520BCPE
MAX520ACWE
MAX520BCWE
0°C to +70°C
0°C to +70°C
0°C to +70°C
0°C to +70°C
16 Plastic DIP
16 Plastic DIP
16 Wide SO
16 Wide SO
1
1
1
1
________________________Ap p lic a t io n s
Minimum Component Analog Systems
Digital Offset/Gain Adjustment
Ordering Information continued at end of data sheet.
MAX520 “A” grade parts include a 1%-accurate, factory-trimmed
output resistance.
†
Industrial Process Control
Automatic Test Equipment
_______________Fu n c t io n a l Dia g ra m s
Programmable Attenuators
SDA SCL
REF1
REF0
_________________P in Co n fig u ra t io n s
OUTPUT
LATCH 0
INPUT
LATCH 0
OUT0
OUT1
DAC0
MAX520
1
TOP VIEW
8
8-BIT
SHIFT REGISTER
ADDRESS
COMPARATOR
OUT1
OUT0
REF1
REF0
AGND
DGND
SCL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
16 OUT2
15 OUT3
14 REF2
INPUT
LATCH 1
OUTPUT
LATCH 1
DAC1
START/STOP
DETECTOR
1
REF3
13
MAX520
OUTPUT
LATCH 2
INPUT
LATCH 2
OUT2
OUT3
DAC2
DAC3
V
12
11
10
9
DD
DECODE
1
AD2
AD1
AD0
4
INPUT
LATCH 3
OUTPUT
LATCH 3
SDA
1
AD0
AD2
REF2
REF3
DIP/SO
AD1
Functional Diagrams continued at end of data sheet.
Pin Configurations continued at end of data sheet.
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