Dual, 8-Bit, Voltage-Output Serial DAC in 8-Pin SO Package The MAX522ESA is a digital-to-analog converter (DAC) manufactured by Maxim Integrated (now part of Analog Devices). Below are its specifications, descriptions, and features based on factual information from Ic-phoenix technical data files:
### **Specifications:**
- **Manufacturer:** Maxim Integrated (now Analog Devices)
- **Part Number:** MAX522ESA
- **Package:** 8-pin SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit)
- **Resolution:** 8-bit
- **Number of Channels:** Dual (2 channels)
- **Interface Type:** Serial (SPI/QSPI/MICROWIRE compatible)
- **Supply Voltage Range:** +2.7V to +5.5V
- **Operating Temperature Range:** -40°C to +85°C
- **DAC Output Type:** Voltage Output
- **Settling Time:** 10µs (typical)
- **Power Consumption:** 0.4mA (typical)
- **Reference Input:** External
- **DNL (Differential Nonlinearity):** ±1 LSB (max)
- **INL (Integral Nonlinearity):** ±1 LSB (max)
### **Descriptions:**
The MAX522ESA is a dual, 8-bit, voltage-output digital-to-analog converter (DAC) with a serial interface. It is designed for low-power applications and operates from a single +2.7V to +5.5V supply. The device features two independent DACs with separate reference inputs, allowing flexible output voltage ranges. The MAX522ESA is compatible with SPI, QSPI, and MICROWIRE serial interfaces, making it suitable for microcontroller-based systems.
### **Features:**
- **Dual 8-Bit DACs:** Two independent voltage-output DACs in a single package.
- **Low Power Consumption:** Typically 0.4mA supply current.
- **Wide Supply Range:** Operates from +2.7V to +5.5V.
- **SPI/QSPI/MICROWIRE-Compatible Serial Interface:** Easy interfacing with microcontrollers.
- **External Reference Inputs:** Allows flexible output voltage ranges.
- **Power-On Reset:** DAC outputs reset to zero-scale at power-up.
- **Small Package:** 8-pin SOIC for space-constrained applications.
- **Extended Temperature Range:** Operates from -40°C to +85°C.
This information is strictly based on the manufacturer's datasheet and technical documentation.
