Datasheet
MAX153 1Msps, µP-Compatible,
8-Bit ADC with 1µA Power-Down
General Description
The MAX153 high-speed, microprocessor (µP)-compatible,
8-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) uses a half-flash
technique to achieve a 660ns conversion time, and digitiz-
es at a rate of 1M samples per second (Msps). It operates
with single +5V or dual ±5V supplies and accepts either
unipolar or bipolar inputs. A POWERDN (power-down)
pin reduces current consumption to a typical value of 1µA
(with 5V supply). The part returns from power-down to
normal operating mode in less than 200ns, providing large
reductions in supply current in applications with burst-
mode input signals.
The MAX153 is DC and dynamically tested. Its µP interface
appears as a memory location or input/output port that
requires no external interface logic. The data outputs use
latched, three-state buffered circuitry for direct connection
to a µP data bus or system input port. The ADC’s input/
reference arrangement enables ratiometric operation.
Applications
● CellularTelephones
● PortableRadios
● Battery-PoweredSystems
● Burst-ModeDataAcquisition
● Digital-SignalProcessing
● Telecommunications
● High-SpeedServoLoops
Features
● 660nsConversionTime
● Power-Up/Power-Downin200ns
● InternalTrack/Hold
● 1MspsThroughput
● LowPower
40mW (Operating Mode)
5µW (Power-Down Mode)
● 1MHzFull-PowerBandwidth
● 20-PinNarrowDIP,SO,andSSOPPackages
● NoExternalClockRequired
● Unipolar/BipolarInputs
● Single+5VorDual±5VSupplies
● RatiometricReferenceInputs
19-4740; Rev 2; 1/12
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
For related parts and recommended products to use with this part, refer
to www.maximintegrated.com/MAX153.related.
Functional Diagram
4-BIT
FLASH
ADC
4-BIT
FLASH
ADC
(4 LSB)
TIMING AND CONTROL
CIRCUITRY
MAX153
GND MODE
WR/RDY
CS RD INT
V
SS
THREE-
STATE
DRIVERS
D0–D7
DATA
OUT
PINS
2–5,
14–17
18
12
11
V
REF+
V
REF-
1
V
IN
PWRDN
4-BIT
DAC
V
REF+
16
7 6 3 7 7
19
V
DD
20
10