The MAX1999EEI multi-range, 12-bit data-acquisition system (DAS) requires only a single +5V supply for operation, and converts analog signals up to ±4V at its inputs. This system provides eight analog input channels that are independently software programmable for a variety of ranges: ±VREF, ±VREF/2, 0V to VREF, or 0V to VREF/2. This increases effective dynamic range to 14 bits, and provides the user flexibility to interface 4mA-to-20mA, ±12V, and ±15V powered sensors to a single +5V system. In addition, the converter is fault-protected to ±16.5V; a fault condition on any channel will not affect the conversion result of the selected channel. Other features include a 5MHz bandwidth track/hold, 100ksps throughput rate, internal/external clock, internal/external acquisition control, 8+4 parallel interface, and operation with an internal 4.096V or external reference. A hardware active-low SHDN pin and two programmable power-down modes (STBYPD, FULLPD) provide low-current shutdown between conversions. In STBYPD mode, the reference buffer remains active, eliminating start-up delays. The MAX1999EEI employs a standard microprocessor (μP) interface. Its three-state data I/O interface is configured to operate with 8-bit data buses, and data-access and bus-release timing specifications are compatible with most popular μPs. All logic inputs and outputs are TTL/CMOS compatible. The MAX1999EEI is available in 28-pin DIP, wide SO, SSOP, and ceramic SB packages. For a different combination of input ranges (±10V, ±5V, 0V to 10V, 0V to 5V), see the MAX197 data sheet. For 12-bit bus interfaces, see the MAX196/MAX198 data sheet. 
Feature
 
 
  
  - 12-Bit Resolution, 1/2LSB Linearity 
 
  - Single +5V Operation 
 
  - Software-Selectable Input Ranges: 
   
 
    -  ±VREF, ±VREF/2, 0V to VREF, 0V to VREF/2 
 
   
  
  - Internal 4.096V or External Reference 
 
  - Fault-Protected Input Multiplexer (±16.5V) 
 
  - 8 Analog Input Channels 
 
  - 6μs Conversion Time, 100ksps Sampling Rate 
 
  - Internal or External Acquisition Control 
 
  - Two Power-Down Modes 
 
  - Internal or External Clock 
 
 
 
  
Applications
 
 
 
  - Automatic Testing Systems
 
  - Data-Acquisition Systems
 
  - Industrial-Control Systems
 
  - Medical Instruments
 
  - Robotics
 
  - Telecommunications