Datasheet
General Description
The MAX5222 contains two 8-bit, buffered, voltage-out-
put digital-to-analog converters (DAC A and DAC B) in a
small 8-pin SOT23 package. Both DAC outputs can
source and sink 1mA to within 100mV of ground and
V
DD
. The MAX5222 operates with a single +2.7V to
+5.5V supply.
The device uses a 3-wire serial interface, which oper-
ates at clock rates up to 25MHz and is compatible with
SPI™, QSPI™, and MICROWIRE™ interface standards.
The serial input shift register is 16 bits long and con-
sists of 8 bits of DAC input data and 8 bits for DAC
selection and shutdown control. DAC registers can be
loaded independently or in parallel at the positive edge
of CS.
The MAX5222’s ultra-low power consumption and tiny
8-pin SOT23 package make it ideal for portable and
battery-powered applications. Supply current is less
than 1mA and drops below 1µA in shutdown mode. In
addition, the reference input is disconnected from the
REF pin during shutdown, further reducing the system’s
total power consumption.
________________________Applications
Digital Gain and Offset Adjustment
Programmable Current Source
Programmable Voltage Source
Power-Amp Bias Control
VCO Tuning
Features
♦ Operates from a Single +2.7V to +5.5V Supply
♦ Tiny 8-Pin SOT23 Package (3mm
✕
3mm)
♦ Dual Buffered Voltage Output
♦ Low Power Consumption
0.4mA Operating Current
<1µA Shutdown Current
♦ Programmable Shutdown Mode
♦ 25MHz, 3-Wire Serial Interface
♦ SPI, QSPI, and MICROWIRE Compatible
MAX5222
Dual, 8-Bit, Voltage-Output
Serial DAC in 8-Pin SOT23
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DAC
LATCH
A
DAC A
DAC
LATCH
B
DAC B
SCLK
OUTA
OUTB
DIN REF
V
DD
16-BIT SHIFT REGISTER
CONTROL (8) DATA (8)
MAX5222
83
1
5
6
7
4
0.1µF
(OPTIONAL)
V
OUTA
V
OUTB
GND2
0.22µF
CS
Functional Diagram
OUTB
V
DD
OUTA
SCLK
1
2
8
7
DIN
REF
GND
CS
MAX5222
TOP VIEW
3
4
6
5
SOT23-8
Pin Configuration
19-1720; Rev 0; 4/00
PART TEMP. RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
MAX5222EKA-T -40°C to +85°C 8 SOT23-8
SPI and QSPI are trademarks of Motorola, Inc.
MICROWIRE is a trademark of National Semiconductor Corp.
Ordering Information
For free samples and the latest literature, visit www.maxim-ic.com or phone 1-800-998-8800.
For small orders, phone 1-800-835-8769.