Datasheet
MAX5823/MAX5824/MAX5825
Ultra-Small, Octal Channel, 8-/10-/12-Bit Buffered 
Output DACs with Internal Reference and I
2
C Interface
General Description
The MAX5823/MAX5824/MAX5825 8-channel, low-power, 
8-/10-/12-bit, voltage-output digital-to-analog converters 
(DACs) include output buffers and an internal 3ppm/°C 
reference that is selectable to be 2.048V, 2.500V, or 
4.096V. The MAX5823/MAX5824/MAX5825 accept a 
wide supply voltage range of 2.7V to 5.5V with extremely 
low power (6mW) consumption to accommodate most 
low-voltage applications. A precision external reference 
input allows rail-to-rail operation and presents a 100kI 
(typ) load to an external reference.
The MAX5823/MAX5824/MAX5825 have an I
2
C-compatible, 
2-wire interface that operates at clock rates up to 
400kHz. The DAC output is buffered and has a low sup-
ply current of less than 250FA per channel and a low 
offset error of Q0.5mV (typ). On power-up, the MAX5823/
MAX5824/MAX5825 reset the DAC outputs to zero or mid-
scale based on the status of M/Z logic input, providing 
flexibility for a variety of control applications. The internal 
reference is initially powered down to allow use of an 
external reference. The MAX5823/MAX5824/MAX5825 
allow simultaneous output updates using software LOAD 
commands or the hardware load DAC logic input (LDAC).
The MAX5823/MAX5824/MAX5825 feature a watchdog 
function which can be enabled to monitor the I/O inter-
face for activity and integrity. 
A clear logic input (CLR) allows the contents of the CODE 
and the DAC registers to be cleared asynchronously and 
simultaneously sets the DAC outputs to the program-
mable default value. The MAX5823/MAX5824/MAX5825 
are available in a 20-pin TSSOP and an ultra-small, 
20-bump WLP package and are specified over the -40NC 
to +125NC temperature range.
Applications
Programmable Voltage and Current Sources
Gain and Offset Adjustment
Automatic Tuning and Optical Control
Power Amplifier Control and Biasing
Process Control and Servo Loops
Portable Instrumentation
Benefits and Features
S Eight High-Accuracy DAC Channels 
 12-Bit Accuracy Without Adjustment 
±1 LSB INL Buffered Voltage Output 
Guaranteed Monotonic Over All Operating 
 Conditions 
Independent Mode Settings for Each DAC
S Three Precision Selectable Internal References 
2.048V, 2.500V, or 4.096V
S Internal Output Buffer 
Rail-to-Rail Operation with External Reference 
 4.5µs Settling Time 
 Outputs Directly Drive 2kI Loads
S Small 6.5mm x 4.4mm 20-Pin TSSOP or Ultra-
Small 2.5mm x 2.3mm 20-Bump WLP Package
S Wide 2.7V to 5.5V Supply Range
S Separate 1.8V to 5.5V V
DDIO
 Power-Supply Input
S Fast 400kHz I
2
C-Compatible, 2-Wire Serial 
Interface 
S Pin-Selectable Power-On-Reset to Zero-Scale or 
Midscale DAC Output
S LDAC and CLR For Asynchronous DAC Control 
S Three Software-Selectable Power-Down Output 
Impedances 
1kI, 100kI, or High Impedance
19-6185; Rev 2; 2/13
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
Functional Diagram
EVALUATION KIT AVAILABLE
ADDR0
SDA
SCL
OUT0
BUFFER
POR
WATCHDOG
TIMER
V
DD
GND
DAC CONTROL LOGIC
POWER-DOWN
REF
OUT1
OUT2
OUT3
OUT4
OUT5
OUT6
OUT7
V
DDIO
ADDR1
CLR
LDAC
IRQ
M/Z
I
2
C SERIAL
INTERFACE
1kI100kI
CODE LOAD
CLEAR/
RESET
(GATE/
CLEAR/
RESET)
CODE
REGISTER
DAC
LATCH
8-/10-/12-BIT
DAC
1 OF 8 DAC CHANNELS
INTERNAL REFERENCE/
EXTERNAL BUFFER
MAX5823
MAX5824
MAX5825
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct 
at 1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim’s website at www.maximintegrated.com.
For related parts and recommended products to use with this part, 
refer to: www.maximintegrated.com/MAX5823.related










