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+3V/+5V, Serial-Input,
Voltage-Output, 16-Bit DACs
General Description
Features
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Ultra-Small 3mm x 5mm 8-Pin
µMAX
Package
Low 120µA Supply Current
Fast 1µs Settling Time
25MHz SPI/QSPI/MICROWIRE-Compatible Serial
Interface
V
REF
Range Extends to V
DD
+5V (MAX5441/MAX5442) or +3V
(MAX5443/MAX5444) Single-Supply Operation
Full 16-Bit Performance Without Adjustments
Unbuffered Voltage Output Directly Drives
60kΩ Loads
Power-On Reset Circuit Clears DAC Output to
Code 0 (MAX5441/MAX5443) or Code 32768
(MAX5442/MAX5444)
Schmitt-Trigger Inputs for Direct Optocoupler
Interface
Asynchronous
CLR
MAX5441–MAX5444
The MAX5441–MAX5444 are serial-input, voltage-out-
put, 16-bit digital-to-analog converters (DACs) in tiny
µMAX
®
packages, 50% smaller than comparable DACs
in 8-pin SOs. They operate from low +3V (MAX5443/
MAX5444) or +5V (MAX5441/MAX5442) single sup-
plies. They provide 16-bit performance (±2LSB INL and
±1LSB DNL) over temperature without any adjustments.
Unbuffered DAC outputs result in a low supply current
of 120µA and a low offset error of 2LSB.
The DAC output ranges from 0 to V
REF
. For bipolar
operation, matched scaling resistors are provided in
the MAX5442/MAX5444 for use with an external preci-
sion op amp (such as the MAX400), generating a
±V
REF
output swing.
A 16-bit serial word is used to load data into the DAC
latch. The 25MHz, 3-wire serial interface is compatible
with SPI/QSPI™/MICROWIRE, and can interface directly
with optocouplers for applications requiring isolation. A
power-on reset circuit clears the DAC output to code 0
(MAX5441/MAX5443) or code 32768 (MAX5442
/MAX5444) when power is initially applied.
A logic low on
CLR
asynchronously clears the DAC out-
put to code 0 (MAX5441/MAX5443) or code 32768
(MAX5442/MAX5444) independent of the serial interface.
The MAX5441/MAX5443 are available in 8-pin µMAX
packages. The MAX5442/MAX5444 are available in 10-
pin µMAX packages.
Pin Configurations
TOP VIEW
+
REF 1
CS
2
8 GND
7 V
DD
6 OUT
5 CLR
REF 1
CS 2
SCLK 3
DIN 4
CLR 5
+
10 GND
9 V
DD
Applications
High-Resolution Offset and Gain Adjustment
Industrial Process Control
Automated Test Equipment
Data-Acquisition Systems
SCLK 3
DIN
4
MAX5441
MAX5443
MAX5442
MAX5444
8 RFB
7 INV
6 OUT
µMAX-8
µMAX-10
Functional Diagrams appear at end of data sheet.
Ordering Information
PART
MAX5441ACUA+
MAX5441AEUA+
MAX5441BCUA+
MAX5441BEUA+
MAX5442ACUB+
MAX5442AEUB+
MAX5442BCUB+
MAX5442BEUB+
TEMP RANGE
0°C to +70°C
-40°C to +85°C
0°C to +70°C
-40°C to +85°C
0°C to +70°C
-40°C to +85°C
0°C to +70°C
-40°C to +85°C
PIN-PACKAGE
8 µMAX
8 µMAX
8 µMAX
8 µMAX
10 µMAX
10 µMAX
10 µMAX
10 µMAX
INL (LSB)
±2
±2
±4
±4
±2
±2
±4
SUPPLY (V)
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
±4
5
+Denotes
a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
µMAX is a registered trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
QSPI is a trademark of Motorola, Inc.
Note:
For leaded version, contact factory.
MICROWIRE is a registered trademark of National Semiconductor Corp.
Ordering Information continued at end of data sheet.
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For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at 1-888-629-4642,
or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
+3V/+5V, Serial-Input,
Voltage-Output, 16-Bit DACs
MAX5441–MAX5444
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
V
DD
to GND ..............................................................-0.3V to +6V
CS,
SCLK, DIN,
CLR
to GND ...................................-0.3V to +6V
REF to GND ................................................-0.3V to (V
DD
+ 0.3V)
OUT, INV to GND .....................................................-0.3V to V
DD
RFB to INV ...................................................................-6V to +6V
RFB to GND.................................................................-6V to +6V
Maximum Current Into Any Pin ...........................................50mA
Continuous Power Dissipation (T
A
= +70°C)
8-Pin µMAX (derate 4.5mW/°C above +70°C)...............362mW
10-Pin µMAX (derate 5.6mW/°C above +70°C) ..............444mW
Operating Temperature Ranges
MAX544 _ _CU_ ...................................................0°C to +70°C
MAX544 _ _EU_.................................................-40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +150°C
Maximum Die Temperature..............................................+150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300°C
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(V
DD
= +3V (MAX5443/MAX5444) or +5V (MAX5441/MAX5442), V
REF
= +2.5V, C
L
= 10pF, GND = 0, R
L
=
∞,
T
A
= T
MIN
to T
MAX
,
unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at T
A
= +25°C.)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
16
±0.5
±0.5
±0.5
±0.05
±10
±0.1
R
OUT
(Note 2)
R
FB
/R
INV
Ratio error
BZS
TC
PSR
+2.7V
≤
V
DD
≤
+3.3V (MAX5443/MAX5444)
+4.5V
≤
V
DD
≤
+5.5V (MAX5441/MAX5442)
(Note 3)
Unipolar mode
Bipolar mode
2.0
10
6
15
1
7
0.2
±0.5
±1
±1
V
DD
6.2
1
±0.015
±20
±1
±2
±4
±2
TYP
MAX
UNITS
Bits
LSB
LSB
LSB
ppm/°C
LSB
ppm/°C
kΩ
%
LSB
ppm/°C
LSB
STATIC PERFORMANCE—ANALOG SECTION
Resolution
N
Differential Nonlinearity
Integral Nonlinearity
Zero-Code Offset Error
Zero-Code Tempco
Gain Error (Note 1)
Gain-Error Tempco
DAC Output Resistance
Bipolar Resistor Matching
Bipolar Zero Offset Error
Bipolar Zero Tempco
Power-Supply Rejection
REFERENCE INPUT
Reference Input Range
Reference Input Resistance
(Note 4)
DNL
INL
ZSE
ZS
TC
Guaranteed monotonic
MAX544_A
MAX544_B
V
REF
R
REF
V
kΩ
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE—ANALOG SECTION
Voltage-Output Slew Rate
SR
(Note 5)
Output Settling Time
DAC Glitch Impulse
Digital Feedthrough
To ±
1
/
2
LSB of FS
Major-carry transition
Code = 0000 hex;
CS
= V
DD;
SCLK, DIN = 0 to V
DD
levels
V/µs
µs
nV-s
nV-s
2
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+3V/+5V, Serial-Input,
Voltage-Output, 16-Bit DACs
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
PARAMETER
Reference -3dB Bandwidth
Reference Feedthrough
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Reference Input Capacitance
SNR
C
INREF
Code = 0000 hex
Code = FFFF hex
2.4
0.8
±1
(Note 6)
3
0.15
MAX5443/MAX5444
MAX5441/MAX5442
All digital inputs at V
DD
or GND
All digital inputs at
V
DD
or GND
MAX5443/MAX5444
MAX5441/MAX5442
2.7
4.5
0.12
0.36
0.60
3.6
5.5
0.20
10
SYMBOL
BW
MAX5441–MAX5444
(V
DD
= +3V (MAX5443/MAX5444) or +5V (MAX5441/MAX5442), V
REF
= +2.5V, C
L
= 10pF, GND = 0, R
L
=
∞,
T
A
= T
MIN
to T
MAX
,
unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at T
A
= +25°C.)
CONDITIONS
Code = FFFF hex
Code = 0000 hex, V
REF
= 1V
P-P
at 100kHz
MIN
TYP
1
1
92
70
170
MAX
UNITS
MHz
mV
P-P
dB
pF
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE—REFERENCE SECTION
STATIC PERFORMANCE—DIGITAL INPUTS
Input High Voltage
Input Low Voltage
Input Current
Input Capacitance
Hysteresis Voltage
POWER SUPPLY
Positive Supply Range (Note 7)
Positive Supply Current
Power Dissipation
V
DD
I
DD
PD
V
mA
mW
V
IH
V
IL
I
IN
C
IN
V
H
V
V
µA
pF
V
TIMING CHARACTERISTICS
(V
DD
= +2.7V to +3.3V (MA5443/MAX5444) , V
DD
= +4.5V to +5.5V (MAX5441/MAX5442), V
REF
= +2.5V, GND = 0, CMOS inputs,
T
A
= T
MIN
to T
MAX
, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at T
A
= +25°C.) (Figure 1)
PARAMETER
SCLK Frequency
SCLK Pulse Width High
SCLK Pulse Width Low
CS
Low to SCLK High Setup
CS
High to SCLK High Setup
SCLK High to
CS
Low Hold
SCLK High to
CS
High Hold
DIN to SCLK High Setup
DIN to SCLK High Hold
CLR
Pulse Width Low
V
DD
High to
CS
Low
(power-up delay)
SYMBOL
f
CLK
t
CH
t
CL
t
CSS0
t
CSS1
t
CSH0
t
CSH1
t
DS
t
DH
t
CLW
(Note 6)
20
20
15
15
35
20
15
0
20
20
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
25
UNITS
MHz
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
µs
Note 1:
Gain error tested at V
REF
= +2.0V, +2.5V, and +3.0V (MAX5443/MAX5444) or V
REF
= +2.0V, +2.5V, +3.0V, and +5.5V
(MAX5441/ MAX5442).
Note 2:
R
OUT
tolerance is typically ±20%.
Note 3:
Min/max range guaranteed by gain-error test. Operation outside min/max limits will result in degraded performance.
Note 4:
Reference input resistance is code-dependent, minimum at 8555hex in unipolar mode, 4555hex in bipolar mode.
Note 5:
Slew-rate value is measured from 10% to 90%.
Note 6:
Guaranteed by design. Not production tested.
Note 7:
Guaranteed by power-supply rejection test and
Timing Characteristics.
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+3V/+5V, Serial-Input,
Voltage-Output, 16-Bit DACs
MAX5441–MAX5444
__________________________________________Typical Operating Characteristics
(V
DD
= +3V (MAX5443/MAX5444) or +5V (MAX5441/MAX5442), V
REF
= +2.5V, GND = 0, R
L
=
∞,
T
A
= T
MIN
to T
MAX
, unless other-
wise noted. Typical values are at T
A
= +25°C.)
SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. REFERENCE VOLTAGE
MAX5441/44 toc01
SUPPLY CURRENT vs. TEMPERATURE
0.150
0.125
SUUPLY CURRENT (mA)
0.100
0.075
0.050
0.025
0
-40
-15
10
35
60
85
TEMPERATURE (°C)
V
DD
= +5V
0.12
0.11
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
0.10
0.09
0.08
0.07
0.06
SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. REFERENCE VOLTAGE
MAX5441/44 toc02
MAX5441/44 toc03
0.12
0.11
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
0.10
0.09
0.08
0.07
0.06
V
DD
= +3V
V
DD
= +5V
0.05
0
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0
REFERENCE VOLTAGE (V)
0.05
0
0.5
1.0
1.5
V
DD
= +3V
2.0
2.5
3.0
REFERENCE VOLTAGE (V)
ZERO-CODE OFFSET ERROR
vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX5441/44 toc04
INTEGRAL NONLINEARITY
vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX5441/44 toc05
DIFFERENTIAL NONLINEARITY
vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX5441/44 toc06
0.4
0.3
OFFSET ERROR (LSB)
0.2
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0.1
0
DNL (LSB)
-0.1
-0.2
+INL
+DNL
INL (LSB)
0.1
0
-0.1
-0.2
-40
-15
10
35
60
85
TEMPERATURE (°C)
0.2
0
-INL
-0.2
-0.4
-40
-15
10
35
60
85
TEMPERATURE (°C)
-DNL
-0.3
-0.4
-40
-15
10
35
60
85
TEMPERATURE (°C)
GAIN ERROR
vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX5441/44 toc07
INTEGRAL NONLINEARITY vs. CODE
MAX5441/44 toc08
DIFFERENTIAL NONLINEARITY
0.100
0.075
0.050
DNL (LSB)
0.025
0
-0.025
-0.050
-0.075
-0.100
-0.125
MAX5441/44 toc09
0
-0.05
GAIN ERROR (LSB)
-0.10
-0.15
-0.20
-0.25
-0.30
-40
-15
10
35
60
0.25
0.20
0.15
0.10
INL (LSB)
0.05
0
-0.05
-0.10
-0.15
-0.20
-0.25
0.125
85
0 5k
15k
25k
35k
CODE
45k
55k
66k
0 5k
15k
25k
35k
CODE
45k
55k
66k
TEMPERATURE (°C)
4
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+3V/+5V, Serial-Input,
Voltage-Output, 16-Bit DACs
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(V
DD
= +3V (MAX5443/MAX5444) or +5V (MAX5441/MAX5442), V
REF
= +2.5V, GND = 0, R
L
=
∞,
T
A
= T
MIN
to T
MAX
, unless other-
wise noted. Typical values are at T
A
= +25°C.)
REFERENCE CURRENT
vs. DIGITAL INPUT CODE
MAX5441/44 toc10
MAX5441–MAX5444
FULL-SCALE STEP RESPONSE
(FALLING)
MAX5441/44 toc11
FULL-SCALE STEP RESPONSE
(RISING)
MAX5441/44 toc12
140
120
REFERENCE CURRENT (µA)
100
80
60
40
20
CS
2V/div
CS
2V/div
A
OUT
1V/div
C
L
= 20pF
C
L
= 20pF
400ns/div
A
OUT
1V/div
0
0
10000 20000 30000 40000 50000 60000 70000
CODE
400ns/div
MAJOR-CARRY GLITCH
(RISING)
MAX5441/44 toc13
MAJOR-CARRY GLITCH
(FALLING)
MAX5441/44 toc14
CS
1V/div
CS
1V/div
A
OUT
20mV/div
C
L
= 20pF
200ns/div
A
OUT
20mV/div
C
L
= 20pF
200ns/div
DIGITAL FEEDTHROUGH
MAX5441/44 toc15
INTEGRAL NONLINEARITY
vs. REFERENCE VOLTAGE
MAX5441/44 toc16
UNIPOLAR POWER-ON GLITCH
(REF = V
DD
)
MAX5441/44 toc17
0.70
0.65
D
IN
2V/div
INL (LSB)
0.60
0.55
0.50
A
OUT
10mV/div
0.45
0.40
V
DD
2V/div
V
OUT
10mV/div
C
L
= 112pF
50ns/div
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
50ms/div
REFERENCE VOLTAGE (V)
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