MAXIM MAX5141EUA

19-1849; Rev 1; 5/01
+3V/+5V, Serial-Input,
Voltage-Output, 14-Bit DACs
Features
♦ Miniature (3mm x 5mm) 8-Pin µMAX Package
♦ Low 120µA Supply Current
♦ Fast 1µs Settling Time
♦ 25MHz SPI/QSPI/MICROWIRE-Compatible Serial
Interface
♦ VREF Range Extends to VDD
♦ +5V (MAX5141/MAX5142) or +3V
(MAX5143/MAX5144) Single-Supply Operation
♦ Full 14-Bit Performance Without Adjustments
♦ Unbuffered Voltage Output Directly Drives 60kΩ
Loads
♦ Power-On Reset Circuit Clears DAC Output to
Code 0 (MAX5141/MAX5143) or Code 8192
(MAX5142/MAX5144)
♦ Schmitt-Trigger Inputs for Direct Optocoupler
Interface
♦ Asynchronous CLR
Pin Configurations
TOP VIEW
8 GND
REF 1
Applications
High-Resolution and Gain Adjustment
Industrial Process Control
Automated Test Equipment
Data-Acquisition Systems
CS
2
SCLK 3
DIN
MAX5141
MAX5143
4
7 VDD
CS 2
SCLK 3
6 OUT
5 CLR
10 GND
REF 1
9 VDD
MAX5142
MAX5144
8 RFB
DIN 4
7 INV
CLR 5
6 OUT
µMAX
µMAX
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP. RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
INL (LSB)
SUPPLY
RANGE (V)
OUTPUT SWING
MAX5141EUA
-40°C to +85°C
8 µMAX
±1
5
Unipolar
MAX5142EUB
-40°C to +85°C
10 µMAX
±1
5
Bipolar
MAX5143EUA
-40°C to +85°C
8 µMAX
±1
3
Unipolar
MAX5144EUB
-40°C to +85°C
10 µMAX
±1
3
Bipolar
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MAX5141–MAX5144
General Description
The MAX5141–MAX5144 are serial-input, voltage-output,
14-bit digital-to-analog converters (DACs) in tiny µMAX
packages, 50% smaller than comparable DACs in an
8-pin SO. They operate from low +3V (MAX5143/
MAX5144) or +5V (MAX5141/MAX5142) single supplies.
They provide 14-bit performance (±1LSB INL and DNL)
over temperature without any adjustments. The DAC output is unbuffered, resulting in a low supply current of
120µA and a low offset error of 2LSBs.
The DAC output range is 0V to VREF. For bipolar operation, matched scaling resistors are provided in the
MAX5142/MAX5144 for use with an external precision op
amp (such as the MAX400), generating a ±VREF output
swing.
A 16-bit serial word is used to load data into the DAC
latch. The 25MHz, 3-wire serial interface is compatible
with SPI™/QSPI™/MICROWIRE™, and can interface
directly with optocouplers for applications requiring isolation. A power-on reset circuit clears the DAC output to
code 0 (MAX5141/MAX5143) or code 8192 (MAX5142/
MAX5144) when power is initially applied.
A logic low on CLR asynchronously clears the DAC output to code 0 (MAX5141/MAX5143) or code 8192
(MAX5142/MAX5144), independent of the serial interface.
The MAX5141/MAX5143 are available in 8-pin µMAX
packages and the MAX5142/MAX5144 are available in
10-pin µMAX packages.
MAX5141–MAX5144
+3V/+5V, Serial-Input,
Voltage-Output, 14-Bit DACs
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
VDD to GND ..............................................................-0.3V to +6V
CS, SCLK, DIN, CLR to GND ...................................-0.3V to +6V
REF to GND................................................-0.3V to (VDD + 0.3V)
OUT, INV to GND .....................................................-0.3V to VDD
RFB to INV ...................................................................-6V to +6V
RFB to GND.................................................................-6V to +6V
Maximum Current into Any Pin............................................50mA
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70°C)
8-Pin µMAX (derate 4.5mW/°C above +70°C)...............362mW
10-Pin µMAX (derate 5.6mW/°C above +70°C).............444mW
Operating Temperature Ranges
MAX514_ EUA ...................................................-40°C to +85°C
MAX514_ EUB ...................................................-40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +150°C
Maximum Die Temperature..............................................+150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300°C
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VDD = +3V (MAX5143/MAX5144) or +5V (MAX5141/MAX5142), VREF = +2.5V, TA = TMIN to TMAX, CL = 10pF, GND = 0, RL = ∞,
unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
STATIC PERFORMANCE—ANALOG SECTION
Resolution
N
Differential Nonlinearity
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
±1
LSB
14
Bits
DNL
Guaranteed monotonic
±0.5
Integral Nonlinearity
INL
MAX514_
±0.5
Zero-Code Offset Error
ZSE
Zero-Code Tempco
ZSTC
ROUT
Bipolar Resistor Matching
ppm/°C
(Note 2)
6.2
kΩ
RFB/RINV
1
±0.03
Ratio error
±20
BZSTC
Power-Supply Rejection
PSR
REFERENCE INPUT
Reference Input Range
VREF
RREF
LSB
±0.1
Bipolar Zero Offset Error
Reference Input Resistance
(Note 4)
ppm/°C
±10
Gain-Error Tempco
Bipolar Zero Tempco
LSB
LSB
±0.05
Gain Error (Note 1)
DAC Output Resistance
±1
±2
±0.5
±1
+4.5V ≤ VDD ≤ +5.5V (MAX5141/MAX5142)
±1
2.0
Unipolar mode
10
Bipolar mode
6
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE—ANALOG SECTION
Voltage-Output Slew Rate
SR
(Note 5)
LSB
ppm/°C
+2.7V ≤ VDD ≤ +3.3V (MAX5143/MAX5144)
(Note 3)
%
VDD
LSB
V
kΩ
15
V/µs
Output Settling Time
To ±1/2LSB of FS
1
µs
DAC Glitch Impulse
Major-carry transition
7
nV-s
Digital Feedthrough
Code = 0000 hex; CS = VDD;
SCLK, DIN = 0V to VDD levels
0.2
nV-s
2
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+3V/+5V, Serial-Input,
Voltage-Output, 14-Bit DACs
(VDD = +3V (MAX5143/MAX5144) or +5V (MAX5141/MAX5142), VREF = +2.5V, TA = TMIN to TMAX, CL = 10pF, GND = 0, RL = ∞,
unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE—REFERENCE SECTION
Reference -3dB Bandwidth
BW
Reference Feedthrough
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Reference Input Capacitance
Code = 3FFF hex
1
MHz
Code = 0000 hex, VREF = 1VP-P at 100kHz
1
mVP-P
92
dB
SNR
CINREF
Code = 0000 hex
70
Code = 3FFF hex
170
pF
STATIC PERFORMANCE—DIGITAL INPUTS
Input High Voltage
VIH
Input Low Voltage
VIL
2.4
0.8
V
Input Current
IIN
±1
µA
Input Capacitance
CIN
10
pF
Hysteresis Voltage
VH
(Note 6)
V
3
0.15
V
POWER SUPPLY
MAX5143/MAX5144
2.7
3.6
MAX5141/MAX5142
4.5
5.5
Positive Supply Range (Note 7)
VDD
Positive Supply Current
IDD
All digital inputs at VDD or GND
Power Dissipation
PD
All digital inputs at
VDD or GND
0.12
MAX5143/MAX5144
0.36
MAX5141/MAX5142
0.60
V
0.20
mA
mW
TIMING CHARACTERISTICS
(VDD = +2.7V to +3.3V (MAX5143/MAX5144), VDD = +4.5V to +5.5V (MAX5141/MAX5142), VREF = +2.5V, GND = 0, CMOS inputs,
TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.) (Figure 1)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
25
MHz
SCLK Frequency
fCLK
SCLK Pulse Width High
tCH
20
ns
SCLK Pulse Width Low
tCL
20
ns
tCSS0
15
ns
15
ns
35
ns
CS Low to SCLK High Setup
CS High to SCLK High Setup
tCSS1
SCLK High to CS Low Hold
tCSH0
SCLK High to CS High Hold
tCSH1
20
ns
DIN to SCLK High Setup
tDS
15
ns
DIN to SCLK High Hold
tDH
0
ns
tCLW
20
ns
CLR Pulse Width Low
VDD High to CS Low
(Power-Up Delay)
(Note 6)
20
µs
Note 1: Gain error tested at VREF = +2.0V, +2.5V, and +3.0V (MAX5143/MAX5144) or VREF = +2.0V, +2.5V, +3.0V, and +5.0V
(MAX5141/MAX5142).
Note 2: ROUT tolerance is typically ±20%.
Note 3: Min/max range guaranteed by gain-error test. Operation outside min/max limits will result in degraded performance.
Note 4: Reference input resistance is code dependent, minimum at 2155 hex in unipolar mode, 1155 hex in bipolar mode.
Note 5: Slew-rate value is measured from 10% to 90%.
Note 6: Guaranteed by design. Not production tested.
Note 7: Guaranteed by power-supply rejection test and Timing Characteristics.
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MAX5141–MAX5144
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
Typical Operating Characteristics
(VDD = +3V (MAX5143/MAX5144) or +5V (MAX5141/MAX5142), VREF = +2.5V, TA = TMIN to TMAX, GND = 0, RL = ∞, unless otherwise
noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.)
0.075
0.050
0.025
0.09
0.08
0.07
0.06
-15
10
35
60
ZERO-CODE OFFSET ERROR
vs. TEMPERATURE
INTEGRAL NONLINEARITY
vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX5141 toc04
0.6
+INL
0
-0.1
-0.2
10
35
60
85
10
35
60
-0.20
-0.25
-0.30
10
35
TEMPERATURE (°C)
60
85
-15
10
35
60
85
TEMPERATURE (°C)
INTEGRAL NONLINEARITY vs. CODE
MAX5141 toc08
0.8
0.3
0.6
0.2
0.4
0.1
0.2
0.0
-0.1
MAX5141 toc09
1.0
0.4
0.0
-0.2
-0.2
-0.4
-0.3
-0.6
-0.4
-0.8
-1.0
-0.5
-15
-40
85
INL (LSB)
DNL (LSB)
-0.15
3.0
-DNL
DIFFERENTIAL NONLINEARITY vs. CODE
-0.10
2.5
-0.4
-15
0.5
MAX5141 toc07
-0.05
2.0
-0.1
-0.3
-INL
-40
GAIN ERROR vs. TEMPERATURE
1.5
+DNL
TEMPERATURE (°C)
0
1.0
-0.2
TEMPERATURE (°C)
-40
MAX5141/44 toc03
0.1
-0.4
-15
0.5
0.2
DNL (LSB)
INL (LSB)
0.2
0
-0.2
4
0
0
0.4
-40
VDD = +3V
DIFFERENTIAL NONLINEARITY
vs. TEMPERATURE
0.8
0.2
0.1
0.07
REFERENCE VOLTAGE (V)
REFERENCE VOLTAGE (V)
0.3
0.08
0.05
TEMPERATURE (°C)
0.4
0.09
0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0
85
MAX5141 toc05
-40
0.10
0.06
VDD = +5V
0.05
0
OFFSET ERROR (LSB)
0.10
0.11
MAX5141 toc06
VDD = +3V
0.11
0.12
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
0.100
MAX5141/44 toc02
VDD = +5V
0.12
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
MAX5141/44 toc01
0.150
0.125
SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. REFERENCE VOLTAGE
SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. REFERENCE VOLTAGE
SUPPLY CURRENT vs. TEMPERATURE
GAIN ERROR (LSB)
MAX5141–MAX5144
+3V/+5V, Serial-Input, Voltage-Output, 14-Bit
DACs
0
2.50k 5.00k 7.50k 10.00k 12.50k 15.00k
0
2.50k 5.00k 7.50k 10.00k 12.50k 15.00k
CODE
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CODE
+3V/+5V, Serial-Input,
Voltage-Output, 14-Bit DACs
REFERENCE CURRENT
vs. DIGITAL INPUT CODE
FULL-SCALE STEP RESPONSE
(FALLING)
120
100
MAX5141/44 toc12
CS
2V/div
CS
2V/div
AOUT
2V/div
AOUT
2V/div
80
60
40
20
CL = 20pF
CL = 20pF
0
0
5k
10k
INPUT CODE
15k
20k
400ns/div
400ns/div
MAJOR-CARRY GLITCH
(FALLING)
MAJOR-CARRY GLITCH
(RISING)
DIGITAL FEEDTHROUGH
MAX5141/44 toc15
MAX5141/44 toc14
MAX5141/44 toc13
CS
1V/div
CS
1V/div
DIN
2V/div
AOUT
10mV/div
AOUT
20mV/div
AOUT
20mV/div
CL = 20pF
CL = 20pF
50ns/div
200ns/div
200ns/div
INTEGRAL NONLINEARITY vs.
REFERENCE VOLTAGE
UNIPOLAR POWER-ON GLITCH
(REF = VDD)
MAX5141/44 toc17
MAX5141 toc16
0.70
0.65
VDD
2V/div
0.60
INL (LSB)
REFERENCE CURRENT (µA)
MAX5141/44 toc11
MAX5141 toc10
140
FULL-SCALE STEP RESPONSE
(RISING)
0.55
0.50
VOUT
10mV/div
0.45
0.40
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
50ms/div
REFERENCE VOLTAGE (V)
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MAX5141–MAX5144
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VDD = +3V (MAX5143/MAX5144) or +5V (MAX5141/MAX5142), VREF = +2.5V, TA = TMIN to TMAX, GND = 0, RL = ∞, unless otherwise
noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.)
+3V/+5V, Serial-Input,
Voltage-Output, 14-Bit DACs
MAX5141–MAX5144
Pin Descriptions
PIN
MAX5142
MAX5144
NAME
1
1
REF
Voltage Reference Input
2
2
CS
Chip-Select Input
3
3
SCLK
4
4
DIN
Serial Data Input
Clear Input. Logic low asynchronously clears the DAC to code 0
(MAX5141/MAX5143) or code 8192 (MAX5142/MAX5144).
MAX5141
MAX5143
FUNCTION
Serial Clock Input. Duty cycle must be between 40% and 60%.
5
5
CLR
6
6
OUT
DAC Output Voltage
INV
Junction of Internal Scaling Resistors. Connect to external op amp’s inverting input in
bipolar mode.
—
7
—
8
RFB
Feedback Resistor. Connect to external op amp’s output in bipolar mode.
7
9
VDD
Supply Voltage. Use +3V for MAX5143/MAX5144 and +5V for MAX5141/MAX5142.
8
10
GND
Ground
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tCSH1
tLDACS
CS
tCSHO
tCSSO
tCH
tCSS1
tCL
SCLK
tDH
tDS
DIN
D13
D12
S0
Figure 1. Timing Diagram
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+3V/+5V, Serial-Input,
Voltage-Output, 14-Bit DACs
MAX5141–MAX5144
+2.5V
MAX6166
+3V/+5V
1µF
0.1µF
0.1µF
PCS0
CS
MOSI
DIN
SCLK
SCLK
IC1
(GND)
REF
VDD
MC68XXXX
CLR
UNIPOLAR
OUT
MAX495
MAX5141
MAX5142
MAX5143
MAX5144
OUT
EXTERNAL OP AMP
GND
Figure 2a. Typical Operating Circuit—Unipolar Output
MAX6166
+3V/+5V
+2.5V
1µF
0.1µF
0.1µF
+5V
MC68XXXX
VDD
PCS0
CS
MOSI
DIN
SCLK
SCLK
IC1
RFB
REF
CLR
RINV
RFB
INV
MAX400
OUT
MAX5142
MAX5144
BIPOLAR
OUT
EXTERNAL OP AMP
-5V
(GND)
GND
Figure 2b. Typical Operating Circuit—Bipolar Output
Detailed Description
The MAX5141–MAX5144 voltage-output, 14-bit digitalto-analog converters (DACs) offer full 14-bit performance with less than 1LSB integral linearity error and
less than 1LSB differential linearity error, thus ensuring
monotonic performance. Serial data transfer minimizes
the number of package pins required.
The MAX5141–MAX5144 are composed of two
matched DAC sections, with a 10-bit inverted R-2R
DAC forming the ten LSBs and the four MSBs derived
from 15 identically matched resistors. This architecture
allows the lowest glitch energy to be transferred to the
DAC output on major-carry transitions. It also lowers the
DAC output impedance by a factor of eight compared
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MAX5141–MAX5144
+3V/+5V, Serial-Input,
Voltage-Output, 14-Bit DACs
to a standard R-2R ladder, allowing unbuffered operation in medium-load applications.
The MAX5142/MAX5144 provide matched bipolar offset
resistors, which connect to an external op amp for bipolar output swings (Figure 2b).
applied. This ensures that unwanted DAC output voltages will not occur immediately following a system
power-up, such as after a loss of power.
Digital Interface
The MAX5141–MAX5144 operate with external voltage
references from +2V to VDD, and maintain 14-bit performance if certain guidelines are followed when selecting
and applying the reference. Ideally, the reference’s
temperature coefficient should be less than 0.5ppm/°C to
maintain 14-bit accuracy to within 1LSB over the -40°C to
+85°C extended temperature range. Since this converter
is designed as an inverted R-2R voltage-mode DAC, the
input resistance seen by the voltage reference is code
dependent. In unipolar mode, the worst-case input-resistance variation is from 11.5kΩ (at code 2155 hex) to
200kΩ (at code 0000 hex). The maximum change in load
current for a +2.5V reference is +2.5V / 11.5kΩ = 217µA;
therefore, the required load regulation is 28ppm/mA for a
maximum error of 0.1LSB. This implies a reference output impedance of less than 72mΩ. In addition, the signal-path impedance from the voltage reference to the
reference input must be kept low because it contributes
directly to the load-regulation error.
The MAX5141–MAX5144 digital interface is a standard
3-wire connection compatible with SPI/QSPI/
MICROWIRE interfaces. The chip-select input (CS)
frames the serial data loading at the data-input pin
(DIN). Immediately following CS’s high-to-low transition,
the data is shifted synchronously and latched into the
input register on the rising edge of the serial clock input
(SCLK). After 16 bits (14 data bits, plus two subbits set
to zero) have been loaded into the serial input register,
it transfers its contents to the DAC latch on CS’s low-tohigh transition (Figure 3). Note that if CS is not kept low
during the entire 16 SCLK cycles, data will be corrupted. In this case, reload the DAC latch with a new 16-bit
word.
Clearing the DAC
A 20ns (min) logic low pulse on CLR asynchronously
clears the DAC buffer to code 0 in the MAX5141/
MAX5143 and to code 8192 in the MAX5142/MAX5144.
External Reference
The MAX5141–MAX5144 operate with external voltage
references from +2V to VDD. The reference voltage
determines the DAC’s full-scale output voltage.
Power-On Reset
The power-on reset circuit sets the output of the
MAX5141/MAX5143 to code 0 and the output of the
MAX5142/MAX5144 to code 8192 when V DD is first
Applications Information
Reference and Ground Inputs
The requirement for a low-impedance voltage reference
is met with capacitor bypassing at the reference inputs
and ground. A 0.1µF ceramic capacitor with short leads
between REF and GND provides high-frequency
bypassing. A surface-mount ceramic chip capacitor is
preferred because it has the lowest inductance. An
additional 1µF between REF and GND provides low-frequency bypassing. A low-ESR tantalum, film, or organic
semiconductor capacitor works well. Leaded capacitors are acceptable because impedance is not as criti-
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CS
DAC
UPDATED
SCLK
SUB-BITS
DIN
D13 D12 D11 D10 D9 D8 D7 D6
D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 S1 S0
MSB
LSB
Figure 3. MAX5141–MAX5144 3-Wire Interface Timing Diagram
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+3V/+5V, Serial-Input,
Voltage-Output, 14-Bit DACs
Unbuffered Operation
Unbuffered operation reduces power consumption as
well as offset error contributed by the external output
buffer. The R-2R DAC output is available directly at
OUT, allowing 14-bit performance from +VREF to GND
without degradation at zero scale. The DAC’s output
impedance is also low enough to drive medium loads
(RL > 60kΩ) without degradation of INL or DNL; only
the gain error is increased by externally loading the
DAC output.
External Output Buffer Amplifier
The requirements on the external output buffer amplifier
change whether the DAC is used in unipolar or bipolar
operational mode. In unipolar mode, the output amplifier is used in a voltage-follower connection. In bipolar
mode (MAX5142/MAX5144 only), the amplifier operates
with the internal scaling resistors (Figure 2b). In each
mode, the DAC’s output resistance is constant and is
independent of input code; however, the output amplifier’s input impedance should still be as high as possible
to minimize gain errors. The DAC’s output capacitance
is also independent of input code, thus simplifying stability requirements on the external amplifier.
In bipolar mode, a precision amplifier operating with
dual power supplies (such as the MAX400) provides
the ±VREF output range. In single-supply applications,
precision amplifiers with input common-mode ranges
including GND are available; however, their output
swings do not normally include the negative rail (GND)
without significant degradation of performance. A single-supply op amp, such as the MAX495, is suitable if
the application does not use codes near zero.
Since the LSBs for a 14-bit DAC are extremely small
(152.6µV for VREF = +2.5V), pay close attention to the
external amplifier’s input specification. The input offset
voltage can degrade the zero-scale error and might
require an output offset trim to maintain full accuracy if
the offset voltage is greater than 1/2LSB. Similarly, the
input bias current multiplied by the DAC output resistance (typically 6.25kΩ) contributes to zero-scale error.
Temperature effects also must be taken into consideration. Over the -40°C to +85°C extended temperature
range, the offset voltage temperature coefficient (referenced to +25°C) must be less than 0.95µV/°C to add
less than 1/2LSB of zero-scale error. The external
amplifier’s input resistance forms a resistive divider with
the DAC output resistance, which results in a gain error.
To contribute less than 1/2LSB of gain error, the input
resistance typically must be greater than:
6.25kΩ × 215 = 205MΩ
The settling time is affected by the buffer input capacitance, the DAC’s output capacitance, and PC board
capacitance. The typical DAC output voltage settling
time is 1µs for a full-scale step. Settling time can be significantly less for smaller step changes. Assuming a
single time-constant exponential settling response, a
full-scale step takes 10.4 time constants to settle to
within 1/2LSB of the final output voltage. The time constant is equal to the DAC output resistance multiplied
by the total output capacitance. The DAC output
capacitance is typically 10pF. Any additional output
capacitance increases the settling time.
The external buffer amplifier’s gain-bandwidth product
is important because it increases the settling time by
adding another time constant to the output response.
The effective time constant of two cascaded systems,
each with a single time-constant response, is approximately the root square sum of the two time constants.
The DAC output’s time constant is 1µs / 10.4 = 96ns,
ignoring the effect of additional capacitance. If the time
constant of an external amplifier with 1MHz bandwidth
is 1 / 2π (1MHz) = 159ns, then the effective time constant of the combined system is:
2
2

(96ns) + (159ns)  = 186ns
This suggests that the settling time to within 1/2LSB of
the final output voltage, including the external buffer
amplifier, will be approximately 10.4 ✕ 186ns = 1.93µs.
Digital Inputs and Interface Logic
The digital interface for the 14-bit DAC is based on a
3-wire standard that is compatible with SPI, QSPI, and
MICROWIRE interfaces. The three digital inputs (CS,
DIN, and SCLK) load the digital input data serially into
the DAC.
A 20ns (min) logic low pulse to CLR clears the data in
the DAC buffer.
All of the digital inputs include Schmitt-trigger buffers to
accept slow-transition interfaces. This means that optocouplers can interface directly to the MAX5141–
MAX5144 without additional external logic. The digital
inputs are compatible with TTL/CMOS-logic levels.
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MAX5141–MAX5144
cal at lower frequencies. The circuit can benefit from
even larger bypassing capacitors, depending on the
stability of the external reference with capacitive loading.
MAX5141–MAX5144
+3V/+5V, Serial-Input,
Voltage-Output, 14-Bit DACs
Unipolar Configuration
Table 1. Unipolar Code Table
Figure 2a shows the MAX5141–MAX5144 configured for
unipolar operation with an external op amp. The op amp
is set for unity gain, and Table 1 lists the codes for this
circuit. Bipolar MAX5142/MAX5144 can also be used in
unipolar configuration by connecting RFB and INV to
REF. This allows the DAC to power up to midscale.
DAC LATCH CONTENTS
MSB
Bipolar Configuration
Figure 2b shows the MAX5141–MAX5144 configured
for bipolar operation with an external op amp. The op
amp is set for unity gain with an offset of -1/2VREF.
Table 2 shows the offset binary codes for this circuit
(less than 0.25 inches).
ANALOG OUTPUT, VOUT
LSB
1111 1111 1111 11
VREF ✕ (16,383 / 16,384)
1000 0000 0000 00
VREF ✕ (8192 / 16,384) = 1/2VREF
0000 0000 0000 01
VREF ✕ (1 / 16,384)
Table 2. Bipolar Code Table
DAC LATCH CONTENTS
MSB
ANALOG OUTPUT, VOUT
LSB
Power-Supply Bypassing and
Ground Management
1111 1111 1111 11
+VREF ✕ (8191 / 8192)
1000 0000 0000 01
+VREF ✕ (1 / 8192)
Bypass VDD with a 0.1µF ceramic capacitor connected
between VDD and GND. Mount the capacitor with short
leads close to the device (less than 0.25 inches).
1000 0000 0000 00
0V
0111 1111 1111 11
-VREF ✕ (1 / 8192)
0000 0000 0000 00
-VREF ✕ (8192 / 8192) = -VREF
Functional Diagrams
VDD
VDD
MAX5141
MAX5143
REF
REF
14-BIT DAC
CS
SCLK
DIN
RFB
INV
MAX5142
MAX5144
OUT
14-BIT DATA LATCH
14-BIT DAC
CS
SCLK
DIN
CONTROL
LOGIC
SERIAL INPUT REGISTER
CLR
GND
14-BIT DATA LATCH
CONTROL
LOGIC
SERIAL INPUT REGISTER
CLR
GND
Chip Information
TRANSISTOR COUNT: 2800
PROCESS: BiCMOS
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OUT
+3V/+5V, Serial-Input,
Voltage-Output, 14-Bit DACs
8LUMAXD.EPS
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MAX5141-MAX5144
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+3V/+5V, Serial-Input,
Voltage-Output, 14-Bit DACs
10LUMAX.EPS
MAX5141–MAX5144
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MAX5141–MAX5144
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