MAX187CEPA+ - Product Overview

Basic Information

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC)
• Characteristics:
  • High-resolution ADC
  • Low power consumption
  • Small package size
  • Wide input voltage range
• Package: Plastic DIP (Dual In-Line Package)
• Essence: MAX187CEPA+ is a high-resolution ADC designed for various applications that require accurate analog-to-digital conversion.
• Packaging/Quantity: Available in tape and reel packaging, with 25 units per reel.

Specifications

• Resolution: 12 bits
• Conversion Rate: Up to 100 kilosamples per second (ksps)
• Input Voltage Range: ±10V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Supply Voltage: +5V
• Power Consumption: 1.2mW (typical)

Detailed Pin Configuration

The MAX187CEPA+ has the following pin configuration:

1. VDD - Positive supply voltage
2. AGND - Analog ground
3. REF - Reference voltage input
4. IN+ - Positive analog input
5. IN- - Negative analog input
6. CS - Chip select input
7. CLK - Clock input
8. DOUT - Digital output
9. DGND - Digital ground

Functional Features

• High-resolution ADC with 12-bit resolution
• Fast conversion rate of up to 100 ksps
• Wide input voltage range allows for versatile applications
• Low power consumption for energy-efficient operation
• Small package size for space-constrained designs

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• Accurate and precise analog-to-digital conversion
• Versatile input voltage range
• Compact package size
• Low power consumption

Disadvantages

• Limited resolution compared to higher-end ADCs
• Requires an external reference voltage

Working Principles

The MAX187CEPA+ utilizes a successive approximation register (SAR) architecture to convert analog signals into digital data. It samples the input voltage, compares it to a reference voltage, and iteratively determines the digital representation of the analog signal.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MAX187CEPA+ can be used in various applications that require high-resolution analog-to-digital conversion, such as:

1. Industrial automation systems
2. Data acquisition systems
3. Medical equipment
4. Instrumentation and measurement devices
5. Audio processing systems

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. MAX186CEPA+ - 10-bit resolution ADC with similar features
2. MAX189CEPA+ - 14-bit resolution ADC with higher accuracy
3. MAX1234CEPA+ - 12-bit resolution ADC with integrated multiplexer

These alternative models offer different resolutions and additional features to suit specific application requirements.

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Note: The above information is based on the product specifications available at the time of writing and may be subject to change.