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MAX538BCPA

Manufacturer: MAXIM

+5V, Low-Power, Voltage-Output, Serial 12-Bit DACs
Partnumber Manufacturer Quantity Availability
MAX538BCPA MAXIM 167 In Stock

Description and Introduction

+5V, Low-Power, Voltage-Output, Serial 12-Bit DACs The MAX538BCPA is a digital-to-analog converter (DAC) manufactured by Maxim Integrated. Below are its specifications, descriptions, and features based on Ic-phoenix technical data files:  

### **Specifications:**  
- **Resolution:** 8-bit  
- **Number of Channels:** 1  
- **Interface Type:** Serial (3-Wire, SPI/QSPI/MICROWIRE Compatible)  
- **Supply Voltage Range:** +2.7V to +5.5V  
- **Operating Temperature Range:** 0°C to +70°C  
- **Package:** 8-Pin PDIP (Plastic Dual In-Line Package)  
- **DNL (Differential Non-Linearity):** ±1 LSB (max)  
- **INL (Integral Non-Linearity):** ±1 LSB (max)  
- **Settling Time:** 10µs (typical)  
- **Power Consumption:** 0.4mA (typical) at +5V  
- **Reference Input:** External Only  

### **Descriptions:**  
The MAX538BCPA is a low-power, 8-bit DAC with a serial interface, making it suitable for microcontroller-based applications. It requires an external reference voltage for operation and provides a voltage output. The device is designed for space-constrained and low-power applications, such as industrial control systems, digital gain adjustment, and programmable voltage sources.  

### **Features:**  
- **Low Power Consumption:** Operates at 0.4mA (typical) with a +5V supply.  
- **Wide Supply Range:** Works from +2.7V to +5.5V, making it compatible with 3V and 5V systems.  
- **Serial Interface:** Compatible with SPI, QSPI, and MICROWIRE protocols.  
- **Rail-to-Rail Output Buffer:** Ensures full-scale output swing.  
- **Small Package:** Available in an 8-pin PDIP for easy integration.  
- **No External Trimming Required:** Factory-calibrated for accuracy.  
- **Power-On Reset:** Output resets to zero-scale at power-up.  

This information is strictly factual and based on the manufacturer's datasheet.

Application Scenarios & Design Considerations

+5V, Low-Power, Voltage-Output, Serial 12-Bit DACs

Alternative Part Number

  • AD724JN --: 8-bit voltage-output DAC with similar architecture and DIP-8 package; a well-known cross from a different series and vendor.
  • DAC0832LCN --: 8-bit multiplying DAC in DIP package, widely available and commonly used as a functional substitute for 8-bit DAC designs.
  • TLC7524CN --: 8-bit multiplying DAC in DIP-16 with similar serial/parallel interface behavior, offering a different series and manufacturer.
  • AD5300BRTZ-500RL7 --: 8-bit voltage-output DAC with similar serial interface and DIP/SOIC options; Analog Devices is the direct successor to Maxim's DAC portfolio and offers comparable accuracy and pin-compatible alternatives.
  • MCP4822-E/P --: Dual 12-bit DAC in PDIP package with SPI interface, widely available and functionally similar for low-resolution DAC replacement; different series naming makes it easy to distinguish from the original.
  • TLC5615CP --: 10-bit serial DAC in DIP-8 package with similar supply range and interface, a common cross-reference for MAX538-class parts from a different manufacturer family.
  • AD5321BRTZ-REEL7 --: Single 12-bit voltage-output DAC with similar serial interface and performance class, from a different series and manufacturer.
  • MCP4921-E/P --: 12-bit SPI DAC in a DIP package offering comparable resolution and function at lower cost.
  • LTC1451CN8 --: 12-bit serial DAC in an 8-pin DIP package with similar architecture and voltage output.

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