General Description

The MAX541/MAX542 are serial-input, voltage-output, 16-bit digital-to-analog converters (DACs) that operate from a single +5V supply. They provide 16-bit performance (±1LSB INL and DNL) over temperature without any adjustments. The DAC output is unbuffered, resulting in a low supply current of 0.3mA and a low offset error of 1LSB.

Features

♦ Full 16-Bit Performance Without Adjustments

♦ +5V Single-Supply Operation

♦ Low Power: 1.5mW

♦ 1µs Settling Time

♦ Unbuffered Voltage Output Directly Drives 60kΩ Loads

♦ SPI/QSPI/MICROWIRE-Compatible Serial Interface

♦ Power-On Reset Circuit Clears DAC Output to 0V (unipolar mode)

♦ Schmitt Trigger Inputs for Direct Optocoupler Interface

Applications

High-Resolution Offset and Gain Adjustment

Industrial Process Control

Automated Test Equipment

Data-Acquisition Systems