+2.7V / Low-Power / 12-Bit Serial ADCs in 8-Pin SO The MAX1241AEPA is a 12-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) manufactured by Maxim Integrated (now part of Analog Devices). Below are its key specifications, descriptions, and features:
### **Specifications:**
- **Resolution:** 12-bit
- **Sampling Rate:** Up to 133 kSPS (kilo samples per second)
- **Input Voltage Range:** 0V to VREF (external reference voltage)
- **Reference Voltage:** External (2.5V to VDD)
- **Supply Voltage (VDD):** +5V ±10%
- **Power Consumption:** 2.5mW (typical at 133kSPS)
- **Operating Temperature Range:** -40°C to +85°C
- **Package:** 8-pin PDIP (Plastic Dual In-Line Package)
- **Interface:** SPI/QSPI/MICROWIRE-compatible serial interface
- **Integral Nonlinearity (INL):** ±1 LSB (max)
- **Differential Nonlinearity (DNL):** ±1 LSB (max)
### **Descriptions:**
The MAX1241AEPA is a low-power, 12-bit successive-approximation ADC with a built-in track-and-hold circuit. It operates from a single +5V supply and includes a high-speed serial interface for easy communication with microcontrollers or DSPs. The device is designed for applications requiring high accuracy and low power consumption, such as data acquisition systems, industrial controls, and battery-powered instruments.
### **Features:**
- **Low Power Consumption:** 0.5mA (typical) at 133kSPS
- **Internal Track-and-Hold:** Eliminates the need for an external sample-and-hold circuit
- **Flexible Reference Voltage:** Supports external reference from 2.5V to VDD
- **SPI-Compatible Serial Interface:** Simplifies microcontroller interfacing
- **Small Footprint:** 8-pin PDIP package for space-constrained designs
- **Wide Operating Temperature Range:** Suitable for industrial environments
This information is based solely on the manufacturer's datasheet for the MAX1241AEPA.
