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General Description

The MAX541/MAX542 are serial-input, voltage-output,

16-bit digital-to-analog converters (DACs) that operate

from a single +5V supply. They provide 16-bit perfor-

mance (±1LSB INL and DNL) over temperature without

any adjustments. The DAC output is unbuffered, result-

ing in a low supply current of 0.3mA and a low offset

error of 1LSB.

The DAC output range is 0V to V

REF

. For bipolar opera-

tion, matched scaling resistors are provided in the

MAX542 for use with an external precision op amp

(such as the MAX400), generating a ±V

REF

output

swing. The MAX542 also includes Kelvin-sense con-

nections for the reference and analog ground pins to

reduce layout sensitivity.

A 16-bit serial word is used to load data into the DAC

latch. The 10MHz, 3-wire serial interface is compatible

with SPI™/QSPI™/MICROWIRE™, and it also interfaces

directly with optocouplers for applications requiring isola-

tion. A power-on reset circuit clears the DAC output to 0V

(unipolar mode) when power is initially applied.

The MAX541 is available in 8-pin plastic DIP and SO

packages. The MAX542 is available in 14-pin plastic

DIP and SO packages.

Applications

High-Resolution Offset and Gain Adjustment

Industrial Process Control

Automated Test Equipment

Data-Acquisition Systems

Features

♦ Full 16-Bit Performance Without Adjustments

♦ +5V Single-Supply Operation

♦ Low Power: 1.5mW

♦ 1µs Settling Time

♦ Unbuffered Voltage Output Directly Drives 60kΩ

Loads

♦ SPI/QSPI/MICROWIRE-Compatible Serial Interface

♦ Power-On Reset Circuit Clears DAC Output to 0V

(unipolar mode)

♦ Schmitt Trigger Inputs for Direct Optocoupler

Interface

MAX541/MAX542

+5V, Serial-Input, Voltage-Output, 16-Bit DACs

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INV

DGND

LDAC

AGNDS

AGNDF

OUT

RFB

TOP VIEW

MAX542

DIN

N.C.

SCLK

REFF

REFS

DIP/SO

DIN

REF

SCLK

DGND

AGND

OUT

MAX541

DIP/SO

General Description

16-BIT DAC

16-BIT DATA LATCH

SERIAL INPUT REGISTER

CONTROL

LOGIC

MAX542

REFF

REFS

LDAC

DIN

SCLK

AGNDS

AGNDF

OUT

INV

RFB

DGND

INV

Functional Diagrams

19-1082; Rev 2; 12/99

PART

MAX541ACPA

MAX541BCPA

MAX541ACSA 0°C to +70°C

0°C to +70°C

TEMP. RANGE PIN-PACKAGE

8 Plastic DIP

8 SO

Ordering Information

For free samples & the latest literature: http://www.maxim-ic.com, or phone 1-800-998-8800.

For small orders, phone 1-800-835-8769.

SPI and QSPI are trademarks of Motorola, Inc.

MICROWIRE is a trademark of National Semiconductor Corp.

MAX541BCSA 0°C to +70°C 8 SO

INL

(LSB)

±1

±2

±1

±2

Ordering Information continued at end of data sheet.

MAX541CCPA 0°C to +70°C 8 Plastic DIP ±4

MAX541CCSA 0°C to +70°C 8 SO ±4

Functional Diagrams continued at end of data sheet.

Summary of content (12 pages)

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9-1082; Rev 2; 12/99 +5V, Serial-Input, Voltage-Output, 16-Bit DACs Features ♦ Full 16-Bit Performance Without Adjustments ♦ +5V Single-Supply Operation ♦ Low Power: 1.5mW ♦ 1µs Settling Time ♦ Unbuffered Voltage Output Directly Drives 60kΩ Loads ♦ SPI/QSPI/MICROWIRE-Compatible Serial Interface ♦ Power-On Reset Circuit Clears DAC Output to 0V (unipolar mode) ♦ Schmitt Trigger Inputs for Direct Optocoupler Interface Ordering Information PART TEMP.
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MAX541/MAX542 +5V, Serial-Input, Voltage-Output, 16-Bit DACs ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS VDD to DGND ...........................................................-0.3V to +6V CS, SCLK, DIN, LDAC to DGND ..............................-0.3V to +6V REF, REFF, REFS to AGND ........................-0.3V to (VDD + 0.3V) AGND, AGNDF, AGNDS to DGND........................-0.3V to +0.3V OUT, INV to AGND, DGND ......................................-0.3V to VDD RFB to AGND, DGND............................................
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+5V, Serial-Input, Voltage-Output, 16-Bit DACs MAX541/MAX542 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued) (VDD = +5V ±5%, VREF = +2.5V, AGND = DGND = 0, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted.
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__________________________________________Typical Operating Characteristics (VDD = 5V, VREF = +2.5V, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.) SUPPLY CURRENT vs. REFERENCE VOLTAGE SUPPLY CURRENT (mA) 0.35 0.30 0.25 0.32 0.31 0.30 0.29 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 0 1 2 3 4 5 0.4 0.2 0 -0.2 -0.4 -0.6 -1.0 -60 6 -20 20 60 TEMPERATURE (°C) REFERENCE VOLTAGE (V) TEMPERATURE (°C) INTEGRAL NONLINEARITY vs. TEMPERATURE DIFFERENTIAL NONLINEARITY vs. TEMPERATURE GAIN ERROR vs. TEMPERATURE 0.8 0.
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+5V, Serial-Input, Voltage-Output, 16-Bit DACs FULL-SCALE STEP RESPONSE (fSCLK = 10MHz) CL = 10pF RL = ∞ MAX542-10A MAX542-10 CL = 10pF RL = ∞ FULL-SCALE STEP RESPONSE (fSCLK = 20MHz) OUT 500mV/div OUT 500mV/div 2µs/div 2µs/div 1µs/div 400ns/div DIGITAL FEEDTHROUGH MAX542-11 MAX542-12 MAJOR-CARRY OUTPUT GLITCH CS (5V/div) SCLK 5V/div OUT (AC-COUPLED, 100mV/div) OUT (AC-COUPLED, 50mV/div) 2µs/div 2µs/div CODE = 0000 hex Pin Descriptions MAX541 PIN NAME 1 OUT 2 AGND 3 REF Voltag
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MAX541/MAX542 +5V, Serial-Input, Voltage-Output, 16-Bit DACs ________________________________________________Pin Descriptions (continued) MAX542 PIN NAME FUNCTION 1 RFB Feedback Resistor. Connect to external op amp’s output in bipolar mode. 2 OUT DAC Output Voltage 3 AGNDF Analog Ground (force) 4 AGNDS Analog Ground (sense) 5 REFS Voltage Reference Input (sense). Connect REFS to external +2.5V reference. 6 REFF Voltage Reference Input (force). Connect REFF to external +2.5V reference.
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+5V, Serial-Input, Voltage-Output, 16-Bit DACs MAX541/MAX542 +2.5V 10µF +5V 0.1µF 0.1µF MC68XXXX VDD PCS0 CS MOSI DIN SCLK SCLK (REFS) UNIPOLAR OUT MAX495 OUT MAX541/MAX542 (LDAC) (GND) REF (REFF) DGND EXTERNAL OP AMP AGND_ ( ) ARE FOR MAX542 ONLY Figure 2a. Typical Operating Circuit—Unipolar Output +2.5V 10µF +5V 0.1µF 0.
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MAX541/MAX542 +5V, Serial-Input, Voltage-Output, 16-Bit DACs Digital Interface External Reference The MAX541/MAX542’s digital interface is a standard 3-wire connection compatible with SPI/QSPI/ MICROWIRE interfaces. The chip-select input (CS) frames the serial data loading at the data-input pin (DIN). Immediately following CS’s high-to-low transition, the data is shifted synchronously and latched into the input register on the rising edge of the serial clock input (SCLK).
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+5V, Serial-Input, Voltage-Output, 16-Bit DACs Reference and Analog Ground Inputs The MAX541/MAX542 operate with external voltage references from 2V to 3V, and maintain 16-bit performance if certain guidelines are followed when selecting and applying the reference. Ideally, the reference’s temperature coefficient should be less than 0.4ppm/°C to maintain 16-bit accuracy to within 1LSB over the 0°C to +70°C commercial temperature range.
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MAX541/MAX542 +5V, Serial-Input, Voltage-Output, 16-Bit DACs To contribute less than 1/2LSB of gain error, the input resistance typically must be greater than: 1 1  6.25kΩ ÷   = 819MΩ 2  216  The settling time is affected by the buffer input capacitance, the DAC’s output capacitance, and PC board capacitance. The typical DAC output voltage settling time is 1µs for a full-scale step. Settling time can be significantly less for smaller step changes.
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+5V, Serial-Input, Voltage-Output, 16-Bit DACs Functional Diagrams (continued) INL (LSB) PART TEMP.
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SOICN.EPS ________________________________________________________Package Information PDIPN.EPS MAX541/MAX542 +5V, Serial-Input, Voltage-Output, 16-Bit DACs Maxim cannot assume responsibility for use of any circuitry other than circuitry entirely embodied in a Maxim product. No circuit patent licenses are implied. Maxim reserves the right to change the circuitry and specifications without notice at any time.