Overview
The MAX1201, though not the exact model queried, is closely related to the MAX120 series and shares many characteristics. The MAX120EAG, part of the MAX120 series, is a 12-bit, sampling analog-to-digital converter (ADC) from Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated. This integrated circuit combines an on-chip track-and-hold (T/H) and a low-drift voltage reference, making it suitable for high-speed data acquisition and various other applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 12 Bits | |
| Conversion Time | 1.6 µs (MAX120), 2.6 µs (MAX122) | |
| Throughput Rate | Up to 500 ksps (MAX120), up to 333 ksps (MAX122) | |
| Analog Input Voltage | -5V to +5V | |
| Power Supply | +4.75V to +5.25V | |
| Power Dissipation | 210 mW | |
| Temperature Range | 0°C to +70°C (commercial), -40°C to +85°C (extended) | |
| Package | 24-SSOP, PDIP, SOIC |
Key Features
- Complete, BiCMOS, sampling 12-bit analog-to-digital converter
- On-chip track-and-hold (T/H) and low-drift voltage reference
- No missing codes over temperature range
- Low power dissipation: 210 mW
- Three-state data outputs compatible with 12-bit data buses
- TTL/CMOS compatible logic inputs and outputs
- Direct interface to microprocessors and FIFO buffers
Applications
- Digital-Signal Processing
- Audio and Telecom Processing
- Speech Recognition and Synthesis
- High-Speed Data Acquisition
- Spectrum Analysis
- Data Logging Systems
- Communication Systems
- Instrumentation
- Scanners
Q & A
- What is the resolution of the MAX120EAG ADC?
The MAX120EAG has a 12-bit resolution. - What is the conversion time of the MAX120?
The conversion time of the MAX120 is 1.6 µs. - What is the throughput rate of the MAX120?
The throughput rate of the MAX120 is up to 500 ksps. - What is the analog input voltage range of the MAX120?
The analog input voltage range is from -5V to +5V. - How much power does the MAX120 typically dissipate?
The MAX120 typically dissipates 210 mW of power. - What are the temperature ranges for the MAX120?
The commercial temperature range is 0°C to +70°C, and the extended temperature range is -40°C to +85°C. - What packages are available for the MAX120?
The MAX120 is available in 24-SSOP, PDIP, and SOIC packages. - Is the MAX120 compatible with microprocessors?
Yes, the MAX120 has a standard microprocessor interface and can directly interface with FIFO buffers. - What logic compatibility does the MAX120 have?
The MAX120 has TTL/CMOS compatible logic inputs and outputs. - What are some common applications of the MAX120?
Common applications include digital-signal processing, audio and telecom processing, high-speed data acquisition, spectrum analysis, and data logging systems.
