Low-Power, 8-Channel, Serial 12-Bit ADCs The **MAX186DEAP+** is a **12-bit data acquisition system (DAS)** 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
- **Input Channels:** 8 single-ended or 4 differential
- **Sampling Rate:** Up to **133 kSPS (kilo samples per second)**
- **Interface:** **SPI/QSPI™/MICROWIRE™** compatible serial interface
- **Supply Voltage:**
- **Analog Supply (VDD):** **+5V ±5%**
- **Digital Supply (VLOGIC):** **+2.7V to +5.25V** (independent of VDD)
- **Power Consumption:**
- **Operating Mode:** **3.5mA (typical)**
- **Shutdown Mode:** **2µA (typical)**
- **Reference Voltage:**
- **Internal Reference:** **4.096V** (typical)
- **External Reference Input Range:** **1V to VDD**
- **Operating Temperature Range:** **-40°C to +85°C**
- **Package:** **20-pin SSOP (Shrink Small Outline Package)**
### **Descriptions:**
- The **MAX186DEAP+** integrates a **12-bit successive approximation ADC (SAR ADC)**, a **track/hold (T/H) amplifier**, and a **serial interface** in a single chip.
- It supports both **single-ended and differential input modes**, making it suitable for various sensor and signal acquisition applications.
- The **internal reference** provides **4.096V**, but an external reference can also be used for higher precision.
- It features a **low-power shutdown mode**, reducing power consumption when not in use.
### **Features:**
- **12-bit resolution with no missing codes**
- **8-channel single-ended or 4-channel differential inputs**
- **Internal 4.096V reference or external reference support**
- **SPI/QSPI/MICROWIRE-compatible serial interface**
- **Low power consumption (3.5mA in operation, 2µA in shutdown)**
- **Software-selectable unipolar/bipolar input ranges**
- **20-pin SSOP package for compact designs**
This information is strictly based on the manufacturer's datasheet and technical documentation.
