19-1777; Rev 0; 1/02
Quad, 10-Bit, Low-Power, 2-Wire, Serial
Voltage-Output DAC
General Description
The MAX5841 is a quad, 10-bit voltage output, digital-
to-analog converter (DAC) with an I
2
C™-compatible,
2-wire interface that operates at clock rates up to
400kHz. The device operates from a single 2.7V to 5.5V
supply and draws only 230µA at V
DD
= 3.6V. A power-
down mode decreases current consumption to less
than 1µA. The MAX5841 features three software-selec-
table power-down output impedances: 100kΩ, 1kΩ,
and high impedance. Other features include internal
precision Rail-to-Rail
®
output buffers and a power-on
reset (POR) circuit that powers up the DAC in the
100kΩ power-down mode.
The MAX5841 features a double-buffered I
2
C-compati-
ble serial interface that allows multiple devices to share
a single bus. All logic inputs are CMOS-logic compati-
ble and buffered with Schmitt triggers, allowing direct
interfacing to optocoupled and transformer-isolated
interfaces. The MAX5841 minimizes digital noise
feedthrough by disconnecting the clock (SCL) signal
from the rest of the device when an address mismatch
is detected.
The MAX5841 is specified over the extended tempera-
ture range of -40°C to +85°C and is available in a
miniature 10-pin µMAX package. Refer to the MAX5842
data sheet for the 12-bit version.
o
Ultra-Low Supply Current
230µA at V
DD
= 3.6V
280µA at V
DD
= 5.5V
o
300nA Low-Power Power-Down Mode
o
Single 2.7V to 5.5V Supply Voltage
o
Fast 400kHz I
2
C-Compatible 2-Wire Serial
Interface
o
Schmitt-Trigger Inputs for Direct Interfacing to
Optocouplers
o
Rail-to-Rail Output Buffer Amplifiers
o
Three Software-Selectable Power-Down Output
Impedances
100kΩ, 1kΩ, and High Impedance
o
Read-Back Mode for Bus and Data Checking
o
Power-On Reset to Zero
o
10-Pin µMAX Package
Features
MAX5841
Ordering Information
PART
MAX5841LEUB
TEMP
RANGE
-40
o
C to +85
o
C
o
o
PIN-
PACKAGE
10 µMAX
10 µMAX
ADDRESS
0111 10X
1011 10X
Applications
Digital Gain and Offset Adjustments
Programmable Voltage and Current Sources
Programmable Attenuation
VCO/Varactor Diode Control
Low-Cost Instrumentation
Battery-Powered Equipment
ATE
MAX5841MEUB -40 C to +85 C
Typical Operating Circuit
V
DD
µC
SDA
V
DD
SCL
R
P
R
P
Pin Configuration
TOP VIEW
ADD 1
SCL
V
DD
GND
SDA
2
3
4
5
10 OUTD
9
OUTC
OUTB
OUTA
REF
R
S
SCL
R
S
SDA
MAX5841
REF
V
DD
OUTA
OUTB
OUTC
OUTD
MAX5841
8
7
6
R
S
SCL
R
S
SDA
REF
MAX5841
V
DD
OUTA
OUTB
OUTC
OUTD
µMAX
Rail-to-Rail is a registered trademark of Nippon Motorola, Ltd.
I
2
C is a trademark of Philips Corp.
REF
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For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim/Dallas Direct! at
1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
Quad, 10-Bit, Low-Power, 2-Wire, Serial
Voltage-Output DAC
MAX5841
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
V
DD
, SCL, SDA to GND ............................................-0.3V to +6V
OUT_, REF, ADD to GND..............................-0.3V to V
DD
+ 0.3V
Maximum Current into Any Pin............................................50mA
Continuous Power Dissipation (T
A
= +70°C)
10-Pin µMAX (derate 5.6mW above +70°C) ................444mW
Operating Temperature Range ...........................-40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +150°C
Maximum Junction 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
(V
DD
= +2.7V to +5.5V, GND = 0, V
REF
= V
DD
, R
L
= 5kΩ, C
L
= 200pF, T
A
= T
MIN
to T
MAX
, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are
at V
DD
= +5V, T
A
= +25°C.) (Note 1)
PARAMETER
STATIC ACCURACY (NOTE 2)
Resolution
Integral Nonlinearity
Differential Nonlinearity
Zero-Code Error
Zero-Code Error Tempco
Gain Error
Gain-Error Tempco
Power-Supply Rejection Ratio
DC Crosstalk
REFERENCE INPUT
Reference Input Voltage Range
Reference Input Impedance
Reference Current
DAC OUTPUT
Output Voltage Range
DC Output Impedance
Short-Circuit Current
Wake-Up Time
DAC Output Leakage Current
DIGITAL INPUTS (SCL, SDA)
Input High Voltage
Input Low Voltage
V
IH
V
IL
0.7
✕
V
DD
0.3
✕
V
DD
V
V
No load (Note 4)
Code = 200 hex
V
DD
= 5V, V
OUT
= full scale (short to GND)
V
DD
= 3V, V
OUT
= full scale (short to GND)
V
DD
= 5V
V
DD
= 3V
Power-down mode = high impedance,
V
DD
= 5.5V, V
OUT
_ = V
DD
or GND
0
1.2
42.2
15.1
8
8
±0.1
±1
V
DD
V
Ω
mA
µs
µA
Power-down mode
V
REF
0
32
45
±0.3
±1
V
DD
V
kΩ
µA
PSRR
Code = 3FF hex, V
DD
= 4.5V to 5.5V
GE
Code = 3FF hex
N
INL
DNL
ZCE
(Note 3)
Guaranteed monotonic (Note 3)
Code = 000 hex, V
DD
= 2.7V
6
2.3
-0.8
0.26
58.8
30
-3
10
±0.5
±4
±0.5
40
Bits
LSB
LSB
mV
ppm/
o
C
%FSR
ppm/
o
C
dB
µV
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
2
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Quad, 10-Bit, Low-Power, 2-Wire, Serial
Voltage-Output DAC
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(V
DD
= +2.7V to +5.5V, GND = 0, V
REF
= V
DD
, R
L
= 5kΩ, C
L
= 200pF, T
A
= T
MIN
to T
MAX
, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are
at V
DD
= +5V, T
A
= 25°C.)
PARAMETER
Input Hysteresis
Input Leakage Current
Input Capacitance
DIGITAL OUTPUT (SDA)
Output Logic Low Voltage
Three-State Leakage Current
Three-State Output Capacitance
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE
Voltage Output Slew Rate
Voltage Output Settling Time
Digital Feedthrough
Digital-to-Analog Glitch Impulse
DAC-to-DAC Crosstalk
POWER SUPPLIES
Supply Voltage Range
Supply Current with No Load
Power-Down Supply Current
Serial Clock Frequency
Bus Free Time Between STOP
and START Conditions
START Condition Hold Time
SCL Pulse Width Low
SCL Pulse Width High
Repeated START Setup Time
Data Hold Time
Data Setup Time
SDA and SCL Receiving Rise
Time
SDA and SCL Receiving Fall Time
SDA Transmitting Fall Time
STOP Condition Setup Time
V
DD
I
DD
I
DDPD
f
SCL
t
BUF
t
HD,STA
t
LOW
t
HIGH
t
SU,STA
t
HD,DAT
t
SU,DAT
t
r
t
f
t
f
t
SU,STO
(Note 5)
(Note 5)
(Note 5)
All digital inputs at 0 or V
DD
= 3.6V
All digital inputs at 0 or V
DD
= 5.5V
All digital inputs at 0 or V
DD
= 5.5V
0
1.3
0.6
1.3
0.6
0.6
0
100
0
0
20 +
0.1C
b
0.6
300
300
250
0.9
2.7
230
280
0.3
5.5
395
420
1
400
V
µA
µA
kHz
µs
µs
µs
µs
µs
µs
ns
ns
ns
ns
µs
SR
To 1/2LSB code 100 hex to 300 hex or 300
hex to 100 hex (Note 5)
Code = 000 hex, digital inputs from 0 to V
DD
Major carry transition (code = 1FF hex to
200 hex and 200 hex to 1FF hex)
0.5
4
0.2
12
2.4
12
V/µs
µs
nV-s
nV-s
nV-s
V
OL
I
L
I
SINK
= 3mA
Digital inputs = 0 or V
DD
±0.1
6
0.4
±1
V
µA
pF
Digital inputs = 0 or V
DD
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
0.05
✕
V
DD
±0.1
6
±1
TYP
MAX
UNITS
V
µA
pF
MAX5841
TIMING CHARACTERISTICS (FIGURE 1)
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Quad, 10-Bit, Low-Power, 2-Wire, Serial
Voltage-Output DAC
MAX5841
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(V
DD
= +2.7V to +5.5V, GND = 0, V
REF
= V
DD
, R
L
= 5kΩ, C
L
= 200pF, T
A
= T
MIN
to T
MAX
, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are
at V
DD
= +5V, T
A
= 25°C.)
PARAMETER
Bus Capacitance
Maximum Duration of Suppressed
Pulse Widths
SYMBOL
C
b
t
SP
(Note 5)
0
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
400
50
UNITS
pF
ns
Note 1:
Note 2:
Note 3:
Note 4:
Note 5:
All devices are 100% production tested a at T
A
= +25°C and are guaranteed by design for T
A
= T
MIN
to T
MAX
.
Static specifications are tested with the output unloaded.
Linearity is guaranteed from codes 29 to 995.
Offset and gain error limit the FSR.
Guaranteed by design. Not production tested.
Typical Operating Characteristics
(V
DD
= +5V, R
L
= 5kΩ, T
A
= +25°C.)
INTEGRAL NONLINEARITY
vs. INPUT CODE
0.75
0.50
INL (LSB)
INL (LSB)
INL (LSB)
0.25
0
-0.25
-0.50
-0.75
-1.00
0
256
512
INPUT CODE
768
1024
0
2.7
3.4
4.1
4.8
5.5
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
0
-40
-15
10
35
60
85
TEMPERATURE (°C)
0.75
0.75
MAX5841 toc01
INTEGRAL NONLINEARITY
vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
MAX5841 toc02
INTEGRAL NONLINEARITY
vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX5841 toc03
1.00
1.25
1.25
1.00
1.00
0.50
0.50
0.25
0.25
DIFFERENTIAL NONLINEARITY
vs. INPUT CODE
0.75
0.50
DNL (LSB)
DNL (LSB)
MAX5841 toc04
DIFFERENTIAL NONLINEARITY
vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
MAX5841 toc05
DIFFERENTIAL NONLINEARITY
vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX5841 toc06
1.00
0
0
-0.1
-0.1
0
-0.25
-0.50
-0.75
-1.00
0
256
512
INPUT CODE
768
1024
-0.3
DNL (LSB)
3.4
4.1
4.8
0.25
-0.2
-0.2
-0.3
-0.4
-0.4
-0.5
2.7
5.5
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
-0.5
-40
-15
10
35
60
85
TEMPERATURE (°C)
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Quad, 10-Bit, Low-Power, 2-Wire, Serial
Voltage-Output DAC
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(V
DD
= +5V, R
L
= 5kΩ, T
A
= +25°C.)
ZERO-CODE ERROR
vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
MAX5841 toc07
MAX5841
ZERO-CODE ERROR
vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX5841 toc08
GAIN ERROR vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
MAX5841 toc09
10
10
-2.0
8
ZERO-CODE ERROR (mV)
8
ZERO-CODE ERROR (mV)
-1.6
GAIN ERROR (%FSR)
6
6
-1.2
4
4
-0.8
2
NO LOAD
0
2.7
3.4
4.1
4.8
5.5
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
2
NO LOAD
0
-40
-15
10
35
60
85
TEMPERATURE (°C)
-0.4
NO LOAD
2.7
3.4
4.1
4.8
5.5
0
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
GAIN ERROR vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX5841 toc10
DAC OUTPUT VOLTAGE
vs. OUTPUT SOURCE CURRENT (NOTE 6)
MAX5841 toc11
DAC OUTPUT VOLTAGE
vs. OUTPUT SINK CURRENT (NOTE 6)
MAX5841 toc12
-2.0
6
5
DAC OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
4
3
2
1
2.5
DAC OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
-1.6
GAIN ERROR (%FSR)
2.0
-1.2
1.5
-0.8
1.0
-0.4
NO LOAD
-40
-15
10
35
60
85
0.5
CODE = 3FF hex
CODE = 100 hex
0
0
2
4
6
8
10
0
2
4
6
8
10
OUTPUT SOURCE CURRENT (mA)
OUTPUT SINK CURRENT (mA)
0
TEMPERATURE (°C)
0
SUPPLY CURRENT vs. INPUT CODE
MAX5841 toc13
SUPPLY CURRENT vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX5841 toc14
SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
MAX5841 toc15
320
320
320
SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)
SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)
280
280
SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)
300
300
300
280
260
260
N0 LOAD
CODE = 3FF hex
260
CODE = 3FF hex
NO LOAD
10
35
60
85
240
2.7
3.4
4.1
4.8
5.5
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
240
0
205
410
615
820
1024
INPUT CODE
240
-40
-15
TEMPERATURE (°C)
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