500ksps, Sampling, 12-Bit ADC with Track/Hold and Reference The **MAX122BEWG+** is a high-performance, 12-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) manufactured by **MAXIM Integrated** (now part of Analog Devices). Below are its key specifications, descriptions, and features based on factual information from Ic-phoenix technical data files:
### **Specifications:**
- **Resolution:** 12-bit
- **Sampling Rate:** Up to **500 kSPS** (kilo-samples per second)
- **Input Channels:** 8 single-ended or 4 differential
- **Input Voltage Range:** 0V to **VREF** (programmable reference)
- **Reference Voltage:** Internal **2.5V** or external reference (up to **VDD**)
- **Supply Voltage:** **+5V** (single supply)
- **Power Consumption:** **60mW** (typical)
- **Interface:** Parallel (8-bit or 16-bit microprocessor compatible)
- **Operating Temperature Range:** **-40°C to +85°C**
- **Package:** **24-pin SOIC (Wide)**
### **Descriptions:**
- The **MAX122BEWG+** is a successive-approximation register (SAR) ADC with **low power consumption** and **high-speed conversion**.
- It includes an internal track-and-hold (T/H) circuit, eliminating the need for an external sample-and-hold amplifier.
- The device supports both **single-ended** and **differential** input configurations, providing flexibility in signal acquisition.
- It features an **internal 2.5V reference** but can also accept an external reference for greater accuracy.
### **Features:**
- **500 kSPS Conversion Rate** – Suitable for high-speed data acquisition.
- **Low Power Consumption** – 60mW typical at full speed.
- **Flexible Input Configuration** – 8 single-ended or 4 differential channels.
- **Internal Reference** – 2.5V with low drift.
- **Parallel Interface** – Easy interfacing with microprocessors.
- **Wide Operating Temperature Range** – Industrial-grade (-40°C to +85°C).
- **Single +5V Supply Operation** – Simplifies power supply design.
This information is based on the manufacturer's datasheet and technical documentation. For precise application details, refer to the official **MAXIM (Analog Devices) datasheet**.
