Datasheet

19-2126; Rev 3; 8/13
MAX5712
Low-Power, 12-Bit, Rail to Rail
Voltage-Output Serial DAC in SOT23
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General Description
The MAX5712 is a small footprint, low-power, 12-bit digi-
tal-to-analog converter (DAC) that operates from a single
+2.7V to +5.5V supply. The MAX5712 on-chip precision
output amplifier provides rail-to-rail output swing. Drawing
only 85µA supply current at +3V, the MAX5712 is ideally
suited for portable battery-operated equipment.
The MAX5712 utilizes a 3-wire serial-interface that is com-
patible with SPI/QSPI™/MICROWIRE
®
and DSP-interface
standards. All logic inputs are CMOS-logic compatible
and buffered with Schmitt triggers to allow direct interfac-
ing to optocouplers. The MAX5712 incorporates a power-
on reset (POR) circuit that ensures the DAC begins in a
zero-volt-state upon power-up. A power-down mode that
reduces current consumption to 0.3µA may be initiated
through a software command.
The MAX5712 is available in a small 6-pin SOT23 pack-
age. For dual and quad 12-bit versions, see the MAX5722
and MAX5742 data sheets. For single, dual, and quad
10-bit versions, see the MAX5711, MAX5721 and
MAX5741 data sheets. The MAX5712 is specified over
the automotive temperature range of -40°C to +125°C.
Applications
Automatic Tuning
Gain and Offset Adjustment
Power Amplifier Control
Process Control I/O Boards
Battery-Powered Equipment
VCO Control
Features
o Wide -40°C to +125°C Operating Temperature
Range
o Low 85µA Supply Current
o Ultra Low 0.3µA Power-Down Supply Current
o Single +2.7V to +5.5V Supply Voltage
o Fast 20MHz 3-Wire SPI/QSPI/MICROWIRE and
DSP-Compatible Serial Interface
o Schmitt-Triggered Inputs for Direct Interfacing to
Optocouplers
o Rail-to-Rail Output Buffer
o Tiny 6-Pin SOT23 Package
o Power-On Reset to 0V
o Three Software-Selectable Power-Down Output
Impedances (100kΩ, 1kΩ, Hi-Z)
DAC
REGISTER
INPUT
CONTROL
LOGIC
12-BIT
DAC
REF+
V
DD
GND
OUT
100kΩ 1kΩ
CS SCLK DIN
REF-
OUTPUT
BUFFER
POWER-ON
RESET
POWER-DOWN
CONTROL
LOGIC
MAX5712
Functional Diagram
Ordering Information
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
QSPI is a trademark of Motorola, Inc.
MICROWIRE is a registered trademark of National Semiconductor, Corp.
PART TEMP RANGE
PIN-
PACKAGE
TOP
MARK
MAX5712EUT+T -40°C to +85°C 6 SOT23 ABCQ
MAX5712AUT+T -40°C to +125°C 6 SOT23 AAUD
Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.

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