This data sheet introduces the features, characteristics, and applications of the MAX5541. The MAX5541 is a 16-bit, single-channel, serial-input, voltage-output, single-supply DAC. It features low power consumption, low offset error, and 1µs output settling time. This data sheet also provides the pin configuration and application circuits of the MAX5541.
The MAX5541 is a 16‑bit digital‑to‑analog converter that operates from a single +5 V supply. It provides an unbuffered voltage output that can directly drive 60 kΩ loads, features low 0.3 mA supply current, and includes a power‑on reset circuit that clears the output to 0 V on power‑up. The device uses a 3‑wire SPI/QSPI/MICROWIRE‑compatible serial interface and is available in an 8‑pin SO package.
Typical applications include high‑resolution offset and gain adjustment, industrial process control, automated test equipment, and data‑acquisition systems. The datasheet details electrical characteristics, timing diagrams, pin descriptions, and recommended layout practices such as separate analog and digital ground planes and proper bypassing for optimal performance.
| Supply Voltage | +5 V |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 16‑bit |
| Supply Current | 0.3 mA |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 °C to +85 °C |
| Settling Time (full‑scale) | 1 µs |
| Output Load Capability | 60 kΩ (unbuffered) |
| Reference Input Range | 2 V to 3 V |
The MAX5541 operates from a single +5 V supply.
The DAC settles to within 1 LSB in about 1 µs for a full‑scale step.
Its unbuffered output can directly drive loads up to 60 kΩ.