MAX5712
Low-Power, 12-Bit, Rail to Rail
Voltage-Output Serial DAC in SOT23
General Description
The MAX5712 is a small footprint, low-power, 12-bit digital-
to-analog converter (DAC) that operates from a single
+2.7V to +5.5V supply. The MAX5712 on-chip precision
output amplifier provides rail-to-rail output swing. Drawing
only 85μA supply current at +3V, the MAX5712 is ideally
suited for portable battery-operated equipment.
The MAX5712 utilizes a 3-wire serial-interface that is
compatible with SPI/QSPI™/MICROWIRE® and DSP-
interface standards. All logic inputs are CMOS-logic com-
patible and buffered with Schmitt triggers to allow direct
interfacing to optocouplers. The MAX5712 incorporates
a power-on reset (POR) circuit that ensures the DAC
begins in a zero-volt-state upon power-up. A power-down
mode that reduces current consumption to 0.3μA may be
initiated through a software command.
The MAX5712 is available in a small 6-pin SOT23
package. For dual and quad 12-bit versions, see the
MAX5722 and MAX5742 data sheets. For single, dual,
and quad 10-bit versions, see the MAX5711, MAX5721
and MAX5741 data sheets. The MAX5712 is specified over
the automotive temperature range of -40°C to +125°C.
Applications
●● Automatic Tuning
●● Gain and Offset Adjustment
●● Power Amplifier Control
●● Process Control I/O Boards
●● Battery-Powered Equipment
●● VCO Control
Features
●● Wide -40°C to +125°C Operating Temperature Range
●● Low 85μA Supply Current
●● Ultra Low 0.3μA Power-Down Supply Current
●● Single +2.7V to +5.5V Supply Voltage
●● Fast 20MHz 3-Wire SPI/QSPI/MICROWIRE and
DSP-Compatible Serial Interface
●● Schmitt-Triggered Inputs for Direct Interfacing to
Optocouplers
●● Rail-to-Rail Output Buffer
●● Tiny 6-Pin SOT23 Package
●● Power-On Reset to 0V
●● Three Software-Selectable Power-Down Output
Impedances (100kΩ, 1kΩ, Hi-Z)
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
PIN-
PACKAGE
TOP
MARK
MAX5712EUT+T -40°C to +85°C 6 SOT23
ABCQ/ACST
MAX5712AUT+T -40°C to +125°C 6 SOT23
AAUD/ACST
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.
QSPI is a trademark of Motorola, Inc.
MICROWIRE is a registered trademark of National Semiconductor, Corp.
Functional Diagram
VDD GND
DAC
REGISTER
REF+ REF-
12-BIT
DAC
OUTPUT
BUFFER
MAX5712
OUT
100kΩ 1kΩ
INPUT
CONTROL
LOGIC
POWER-DOWN
CONTROL
LOGIC
CS
SCLK
DIN
POWER-ON
RESET
19-2126; Rev 4; 9/16