MAX5480AEEE+

Digital To Analog Converters Overview

The MAX5480AEEE+T is an 8-bit CMOS digital-to-analog converter (DAC) housed in a 16-pin QSOP package. It features a parallel interface with on-chip input latches, allowing direct connection to microprocessors using only CS and WR control signals. The device operates on a single +5V supply and supports both voltage-output and current-output modes. Key electrical specifications include ±1/2LSB linearity over the operating temperature range of -40°C to +85°C, a maximum supply current of 100µA, and a reference input resistance of 10kΩ. The architecture utilizes an R-2R resistor array with CMOS current steering switches.

Digital To Analog Converters Feature Summary

• Supports both voltage-output and current-output configurations for flexible system integration
• On-chip data latches simplify the interface logic by requiring only Chip Select and Write signals
• Guaranteed monotonic operation across the full industrial temperature range
• Low power consumption suitable for battery-powered applications

Digital To Analog Converters Applications

• Digitally adjusted power supplies
• Programmable gain amplifiers
• Automatic test equipment
• Portable battery-powered instruments
• VCO frequency control circuits

Digital To Analog Converters Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix 'EEE' indicates the extended temperature grade (-40°C to +85°C) compared to the 'CEE' variant. Confirm the '+T' designation corresponds to reel packaging as listed in distributor catalogs. Ensure the component meets RoHS compliance requirements for your assembly process. Cross-reference the manufacturer part number with authorized distributors to confirm authenticity and traceability.

Digital To Analog Converters Selection Notes

Select this component when an 8-bit resolution with parallel interface is required in a compact QSOP-16 footprint. Consider the MAX5480A for its guaranteed ±1/2LSB linearity and monotonicity over temperature. Evaluate the single-supply operation capability if negative reference voltages are unavailable. Compare settling time and output leakage characteristics against system timing constraints before finalizing the design.

Digital To Analog Converters Part Context

The MAX5480 belongs to Maxim Integrated's family of 8-bit parallel DACs designed for low-cost, space-constrained applications. It shares the same physical footprint as SO-8 packages but offers dual outputs via the QSOP-16 form factor. The device is part of the broader MAX54xx series, which includes variants with different resolutions and interface types such as serial inputs.

Digital To Analog Converters Replacement Considerations

The MAX5480ACEE and MAX5480BCEE are compatible parts within the same series but differ in temperature ranges and accuracy grades. Verify pin compatibility and electrical specifications when substituting these variants. No other direct cross-model replacements are documented in the provided datasheet.