500ksps, Sampling, 12-Bit ADC with Track/Hold and Reference The MAX120 is a high-speed, 12-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) manufactured by Maxim Integrated (now part of Analog Devices). Below are the factual specifications, descriptions, and features from Ic-phoenix technical data files:
### **Specifications:**
- **Resolution:** 12-bit
- **Sampling Rate:** Up to 1.5 MSPS (Mega Samples Per Second)
- **Input Voltage Range:** ±10V (bipolar), 0V to +10V (unipolar)
- **Power Supply:** ±5V
- **Power Consumption:** 250mW (typical)
- **DNL (Differential Non-Linearity):** ±1 LSB (max)
- **INL (Integral Non-Linearity):** ±1 LSB (max)
- **Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR):** 70dB (typical)
- **Total Harmonic Distortion (THD):** -80dB (typical)
- **Input Impedance:** 10kΩ (typical)
- **Operating Temperature Range:** -40°C to +85°C
### **Description:**
The MAX120 is a high-performance, 12-bit successive-approximation ADC designed for precision data acquisition applications. It features fast conversion times, low power consumption, and excellent linearity. The device supports both unipolar and bipolar input ranges, making it suitable for industrial, medical, and instrumentation applications.
### **Features:**
- **High-Speed Conversion:** 1.5 MSPS throughput
- **Flexible Input Ranges:** Supports ±10V (bipolar) and 0V to +10V (unipolar)
- **Internal Track/Hold:** Eliminates the need for an external sample-and-hold circuit
- **Parallel Interface:** Easy interfacing with microprocessors and DSPs
- **Low Power Consumption:** 250mW typical
- **Wide Operating Temperature Range:** -40°C to +85°C
- **Single +5V and -5V Supply Operation**
- **No Missing Codes Guaranteed**
This information is based on the manufacturer's datasheet and technical documentation.
