19-0393; Rev 0; 5/95
2-Wire Serial 8-Bit DACs with
Rail-to-Rail Outputs
_______________General Description
The MAX517/MAX518/MAX519 are 8-bit voltage output
digital-to-analog converters (DACs) with a simple 2-wire
serial interface that allows communication between
multiple devices. They operate from a single 5V supply
and their internal precision buffers allow the DAC out-
puts to swing rail-to-rail.
The MAX517 is a single DAC and the MAX518/MAX519
are dual DACs. The MAX518 uses the supply voltage
as the reference for both DACs. The MAX517 has a ref-
erence input for its single DAC and each of the
MAX519鈥檚 two DACs has its own reference input.
The MAX517/MAX518/MAX519 feature a serial interface
and internal software protocol, allowing communication
at data rates up to 400kbps. The interface, combined
with the double-buffered input configuration, allows the
DAC registers of the dual devices to be updated indi-
vidually or simultaneously. In addition, the devices can
be put into a low-power shutdown mode that reduces
supply current to 4碌A(chǔ). Power-on reset ensures the DAC
outputs are at 0V when power is initially applied.
The MAX517/MAX518 are available in space-saving 8-
pin DIP and SO packages. The MAX519 comes in 16-
pin DIP and SO packages.
____________________________Features
o
o
o
o
o
Single +5V Supply
Simple 2-Wire Serial Interface
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2
C Compatible
Output Buffer Amplifiers Swing Rail-to-Rail
Space-Saving 8-pin DIP/SO Packages
(MAX517/MAX518)
o
Reference Input Range Includes Both Supply Rails
(MAX517/MAX519)
o
Power-On Reset Clears All Latches
o
4碌A(chǔ) Power-Down Mode
MAX517/MAX518/MAX519
______________Ordering Information
PART
MAX517ACPA
MAX517BCPA
MAX517ACSA
MAX517BCSA
MAX517BC/D
TEMP. RANGE
0擄C to +70擄C
0擄C to +70擄C
0擄C to +70擄C
0擄C to +70擄C
0擄C to +70擄C
PIN-PACKAGE
8 Plastic DIP
8 Plastic DIP
8 SO
8 SO
Dice*
TUE
(LSB)
1
1.5
1
1.5
1.5
Ordering Information continued at end of data sheet.
*Dice are specified at T
A
= +25擄C, DC parameters only.
**Contact factory for availability and processing to MIL-STD-883.
________________________Applications
Minimum Component Analog Systems
Digital Offset/Gain Adjustment
Industrial Process Control
Automatic Test Equipment
Programmable Attenuators
________________Functional Diagram
V
DD
7
REF
INPUT
LATCH 0
OUTPUT
LATCH 0
1
DAC0
OUT0
_________________Pin Configurations
TOP VIEW
INPUT
LATCH 1
OUTPUT
LATCH 1
REF
8
DAC1
OUT1
OUT0 1
GND 2
SCL 3
SDA 4
8
7
OUT1 (REF0)
V
DD
AD0
AD1
SCL
SDA
3
4
MAX517
MAX518
8-BIT
SHIFT
REGISTER
ADDRESS
COMPARATOR
MAX518
6
5
DECODE
DIP/SO
START/STOP
DETECTOR
2
GND
( ) ARE FOR MAX517
Pin Configurations continued at end of data sheet.
6
AD0
5
AD1
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