Maxim Integrated MAX532ACPE Dual Voltage-Output 12-Bit Multiplying DAC

The MAX532ACPE from Maxim Integrated is a precision, dual voltage-output, 12-bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC) designed to deliver high-performance in a compact package. This highly integrated device is suited for a wide range of applications, including process control systems, automatic test equipment, and digital offset and gain adjustments in data acquisition systems.

Encased in a 16-pin DIP (Dual In-line Package), the MAX532ACPE is engineered for ease of use and flexibility. It features two 12-bit, voltage-output DACs on a single monolithic chip, each with its own voltage reference input. This allows for independent setting of the full-scale output voltage, providing users with the ability to customize the output range for specific applications.

The MAX532ACPE operates from a single +5V supply or dual supplies of up to ±15V, giving designers the versatility to incorporate the DAC into both low and high voltage systems. Moreover, its low power consumption makes it ideal for portable and battery-powered devices.

One of the key benefits of the MAX532ACPE is its simple digital interface, which includes a double-buffered input structure to facilitate easy data loading. The device accepts 12-bit parallel input data, and features an asynchronous clear function that immediately sets the output to zero scale when activated, providing a rapid reset capability.

Additionally, the MAX532ACPE boasts excellent DAC performance characteristics, including low crosstalk between channels and a settling time of typically just 1µs, ensuring fast and accurate analog output response. It also features a power-on reset circuit that ensures the DAC outputs power up to zero volts and remain there until a valid write takes place.

In summary, the Maxim Integrated MAX532ACPE is a reliable and high-quality dual 12-bit multiplying DAC that offers design flexibility, low power consumption, and high-speed performance, making it an excellent choice for precision analog output applications.

Key Features:

• Dual 12-bit voltage-output DACs
• Single +5V or dual ±15V supply operation
• Low power consumption
• Double-buffered data inputs
• Asynchronous clear to zero volts
• Fast settling time: typically 1µs
• Independent reference inputs for each DAC
• Power-on reset to zero volts output
• Low crosstalk between channels
• 16-pin DIP package