MAX5524ETC+

Digital To Analog Converters Overview

The MAX5524ETC+ is a dual, 10-bit, ultra-low-power, voltage-output digital-to-analog converter (DAC) from Analog Devices/Maxim Integrated. It operates on a single supply ranging from 1.8V to 5.5V and consumes less than 5µA in normal operation. The device features force-sense configured rail-to-rail output buffers and accepts an external reference input. It utilizes a 3-wire serial interface compatible with SPI, QSPI, and MICROWIRE protocols. Key electrical parameters include a settling time of 660µs, integral nonlinearity of ±4 LSB, and differential nonlinearity of ±0.2 LSB. The unit is housed in a 12-pin Thin QFN-EP package and supports an operating temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.

Digital To Analog Converters Feature Summary

• Ultra-low power consumption with shutdown mode reducing current to 0.18µA
• Flexible force-sense-configured rail-to-rail output buffers for external gain setting
• Glitch-free outputs during power-up driven to zero scale
• Fast 16MHz serial interface compatible with standard digital protocols

Digital To Analog Converters Applications

• Portable battery-powered devices
• Instrumentation and automatic trimming/calibration
• Programmable voltage and current sources
• Industrial process control and remote industrial devices
• Chemical sensor cell bias for gas monitors

Digital To Analog Converters Procurement Notes

Verify the component authenticity by checking the top marking 'AACK' against the datasheet selector guide for the MAX5524ETC variant. Confirm the package type is the 12-pin Thin QFN-EP with exposed paddle. Ensure the ordering suffix matches the specific temperature grade and packaging requirements. Cross-reference the manufacturer part number with official distributor catalogs to confirm availability status.

Digital To Analog Converters Selection Notes

Select the MAX5524ETC+ when an external reference voltage is required and force-sense output buffering is needed for precise gain configuration. This model differs from the MAX5523ETC+ which includes an internal reference. Ensure the application requires dual channels and compatibility with 1.8V to 5.5V logic levels. Verify that the 10-bit resolution meets the system accuracy requirements before considering higher-resolution alternatives.

Digital To Analog Converters Part Context

The MAX5524ETC+ belongs to the MAX5522–MAX5525 family of dual, ultra-low-power DACs. It shares the same pinout and core architecture as the MAX5522, MAX5523, and MAX5525, differing primarily in reference configuration and output buffer topology. The MAX5524 specifically provides force-sense outputs with an external reference input, distinguishing it from the unity-gain MAX5522 and the internally referenced MAX5523/MAX5525.

Digital To Analog Converters Replacement Considerations

Public confirmed substitutes within the same series include the MAX5522ETC+, MAX5523ETC+, and MAX5525ETC+. Note that these variants differ in reference type (internal vs. external) and output buffer configuration (unity-gain vs. force-sense). Direct pin-for-pin replacement is possible only if the circuit design accommodates these functional differences.