Datasheet

General Description
The MAX127/MAX128 are multirange, 12-bit data acquisi-
tion systems (DAS) that require only a single +5V supply
for operation, yet accept signals at their analog inputs
that may span above the power-supply rail and below
ground. These systems provide eight analog input chan-
nels that are independently software programmable for
a variety of ranges: ±10V, ±5V, 0 to +10V, 0 to +5V for
the MAX127; and ±V
REF
, ±V
REF
/2, 0 to +V
REF
, 0 to
+V
REF
/2 for the MAX128. This range switching increases
the effective dynamic range to 14 bits and provides the
flexibility to interface 4–20mA, ±12V, and ±15V-powered
sensors directly to a single +5V system. In addition, these
converters are fault protected to ±16.5V; a fault condition
on any channel will not affect the conversion result of the
selected channel. Other features include a 5MHz band-
width track/hold, an 8ksps throughput rate, and the option
of an internal 4.096V or external reference.
The MAX127/MAX128 feature a 2-wire, I
2
C-compatible
serial interface that allows communication among multiple
devices using SDA and SCL lines.
A hardware shutdown input (SHDN) and two softwarepro-
grammable power-down modes (standby and full power-
down) are provided for low-current shutdown between
conversions. In standby mode, the reference buffer
remains active, eliminating startup delays.
The MAX127/MAX128 are available in 24-pin narrow
PDIP or space-saving 28-pin SSOP packages.
Applications
Industrial Control Systems
Data-Acquisition Systems
Robotics
Automatic Testing
Battery-Powered Instruments
Medical Instruments
Features
12-Bit Resolution, 1/2 LSB Linearity
+5V Single-Supply Operation
I
2
C-Compatible, 2-Wire Serial Interface
Four Software-Selectable Input Ranges
MAX127: 0 to +10V, 0 to +5V, ±10V, ±5V
MAX128: 0 to +V
REF
, 0 to +V
REF
/2, ±V
REF
,
±V
REF
/2
8 Analog Input Channels
8ksps Sampling Rate
±16.5V Overvoltage-Tolerant Input Multiplexer
Internal 4.096V or External Reference
Two Power-Down Modes
24-Pin Narrow PDIP or 28-Pin SSOP Packages
Pin Configurations appear at end of data sheet.
Ordering Information continued at end of data sheet.
19-4773; Rev 1; 12/12
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
PART TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
INL
(LSB)
MAX127ACNG+ 0°C to +70°C 24 Narrow PDIP ±1/2
MAX127ACNG+ 0°C to +70°C 24 Narrow PDIP ±1
V
DD
CH0
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
CH5
CH6
CH7
DGND
µC
4.7µF
0.1µF
1k
SHDN
+5V
SCL
SDA
A0
A1
A2
REF
REFADJ
AGND
SCL SDA
MAX127
MAX128
ANALOG
INPUTS
0.01µF
MAX127/MAX128 Multirange, +5V, 12-Bit DAS with
2-Wire Serial Interface
Typical Operating Circuit
Ordering Information
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