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General Description

The MAX1236–MAX1239 low-power, 12-bit, multichan-

nel analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) feature internal

track/hold (T/H), voltage reference, clock, and an

I2C-compatible 2-wire serial interface. These devices

operate from a single supply of 2.7V to 3.6V (MAX1237/

MAX1239) or 4.5V to 5.5V (MAX1236/MAX1238) and

require only 670µA at the maximum sampling rate of

94.4ksps. Supply current falls below 230µA for sam-

pling rates under 46ksps. AutoShutdown™ powers

down the devices between conversions, reducing sup-

ply current to less than 1µA at low throughput rates.

The MAX1236/MAX1237 have four analog input chan-

nels each, while the MAX1238/MAX1239 have 12 ana-

log input channels each. The fully differential analog

inputs are software configurable for unipolar or bipolar,

and single-ended or differential operation.

The full-scale analog input range is determined by the

internal reference or by an externally applied reference

voltage ranging from 1V to VDD. The MAX1237/

MAX1239 feature a 2.048V internal reference and the

MAX1236/MAX1238 feature a 4.096V internal reference.

The MAX1236/MAX1237 are available in an 8-pin µMAX®

package. The MAX1238/MAX1239 are available in a 16-

pin QSOP package. The MAX1236–MAX1239 are guar-

anteed over the extended temperature range

(-40°C to +85°C). For pin-compatible 10-bit parts, refer to

the MAX1136–MAX1139 data sheet. For pin-compatible

8-bit parts, refer to the MAX1036–MAX1039 data sheet.

Applications

Features

♦High-Speed I2C-Compatible Serial Interface

400kHz Fast Mode

1.7MHz High-Speed Mode

♦Single-Supply

2.7V to 3.6V (MAX1237/MAX1239)

4.5V to 5.5V (MAX1236/MAX1238)

♦Internal Reference

2.048V (MAX1237/MAX1239)

4.096V (MAX1236/MAX1238)

♦External Reference: 1V to VDD

♦Internal Clock

♦4-Channel Single-Ended or 2-Channel Fully

Differential (MAX1236/MAX1237)

♦12-Channel Single-Ended or 6-Channel Fully

Differential (MAX1238/MAX1239)

♦Internal FIFO with Channel-Scan Mode

♦Low Power

670µA at 94.4ksps

230µA at 40ksps

60µA at 10ksps

6µA at 1ksps

0.5µA in Power-Down Mode

♦Software-Configurable Unipolar/Bipolar

♦Small Packages

8-Pin µMAX (MAX1236/MAX1237)

16-Pin QSOP (MAX1238/MAX1239)

MAX1236–MAX1239

2.7V to 3.6V and 4.5V to 5.5V, Low-Power,

4-/12-Channel, 2-Wire Serial, 12-Bit ADCs

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Maxim Integrated Products

Ordering Information

19-2333; Rev 7; 5/10

PART TEMP RANGE PIN-

PACKAGE

I2C SLAVE

ADDRESS

MAX1236EUA+ -40°C to +85°C 8 µMAX 0110100

MAX1237EUA+ -40°C to +85°C 8 µMAX 0110100

MAX1238EEE+ -40°C to +85°C 16 QSOP 0110101

MAX1238EEE/V+ -40°C to +85°C 16 QSOP 0110101

MAX1239EEE+ -40°C to +85°C 16 QSOP 0110101

Pin Configurations and Typical Operating Circuit appear at

end of data sheet.

AutoShutdown is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.

µMAX is a registered trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.

PART INPUT

CHANNELS

INTERNAL

REFERENCE

(V)

SUPPLY

VOLTAGE

(V)

INL

(LSB)

MAX1236 4 4.096 4.5 to 5.5 ±1

MAX1237 4 2.048 2.7 to 3.6 ±1

MAX1238 12 4.096 4.5 to 5.5 ±1

MAX1239 12 2.048 2.7 to 3.6 ±1

Handheld Portable

Applications

Medical Instruments

Battery-Powered Test

Equipment

Solar-Powered Remote

Systems

Received-Signal-Strength

Indicators

System Supervision

Selector Guide

Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.

/V denotes an automotive qualified part.

MAX1236–MAX1239

2.7V to 3.6V and 4.5V to 5.5V, Low-Power,

4-/12-Channel, 2-Wire Serial, 12-Bit ADCs

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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

(VDD = 2.7V to 3.6V (MAX1237/MAX1239), VDD = 4.5V to 5.5V (MAX1236/MAX1238), VREF = 2.048V (MAX1237/MAX1239), VREF =

4.096V (MAX1236/MAX1238), fSCL = 1.7MHz, TA= TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA= +25°C, see

Tables 1–5 for programming notation.)

Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional

operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to

absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.

VDD to GND..............................................................-0.3V to +6V

AIN0–AIN11,

REF to GND............-0.3V to the lower of (VDD + 0.3V) and 6V

SDA, SCL to GND.....................................................-0.3V to +6V

Maximum Current Into Any Pin .........................................±50mA

Continuous Power Dissipation (TA= +70°C)

8-Pin µMAX (derate 5.9mW/°C above +70°C) ..........470.6mW

16-Pin QSOP (derate 8.3mW/°C above +70°C)........666.7mW

Operating Temperature Range ...........................-40°C to +85°C

Junction Temperature......................................................+150°C

Storage Temperature Range .............................-60°C to +150°C

Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300°C

Soldering Temperature (reflow) .......................................+260°C

PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS

DC ACCURACY (Note 1)

Resolution 12 Bits

Relative Accuracy INL (Note 2) ±1 LSB

Differential Nonlinearity DNL No missing codes over temperature ±1 LSB

Offset Error ±4 LSB

Offset-Error Temperature

Coefficient Relative to FSR 0.3 ppm/°C

Gain Error (Note 3) ±4 LSB

Gain-Temperature Coefficient Relative to FSR 0.3 ppm/°C

Channel-to-Channel Offset

Matching ±0.1 LSB

Channel-to-Channel Gain

Matching ±0.1 LSB

DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE (fIN(SINE-WAVE) = 10kHz, VIN(P-P) = VREF, fSAMPLE = 94.4ksps)

Signal-to-Noise Plus Distortion SINAD 70 dB

Total Harmonic Distortion THD Up to the 5th harmonic -78 dB

Spurious-Free Dynamic Range SFDR 78 dB

Full-Power Bandwidth SINAD > 68dB 3 MHz

Full-Linear Bandwidth -3dB point 5 MHz

CONVERSION RATE

Internal clock 7.5

Conversion Time (Note 4) tCONV External clock 10.6 µs

MAX1236–MAX1239

2.7V to 3.6V and 4.5V to 5.5V, Low-Power,

4-/12-Channel, 2-Wire Serial, 12-Bit ADCs

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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)

(VDD = 2.7V to 3.6V (MAX1237/MAX1239), VDD = 4.5V to 5.5V (MAX1236/MAX1238), VREF = 2.048V (MAX1237/MAX1239), VREF =

4.096V (MAX1236/MAX1238), fSCL = 1.7MHz, TA= TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA= +25°C, see

Tables 1–5 for programming notation.)

PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS

Internal clock, SCAN[1:0] = 01 51

Internal clock, SCAN[1:0] = 00

CS[3:0] = 1011 (MAX1238/MAX1239) 51

Throughput Rate fSAMPLE

External clock 94.4

ksps

Track/Hold Acquisition Time 800 ns

Internal Clock Frequency 2.8 MHz

External clock, fast mode 60

Aperture Delay (Note 5) tAD External clock, high-speed mode 30 ns

ANALOG INPUT (AIN0–AIN11)

Unipolar 0 VREF

Input-Voltage Range, Single-

Ended and Differential (Note 6) Bipolar 0 ±VREF/2 V

Input Multiplexer Leakage Current ON/OFF leakage current, VAIN_ = 0V or VDD ±0.01 ±1µA

Input Capacitance CIN 22 pF

INTERNAL REFERENCE (Note 7)

MAX1237/MAX1239 1.968 2.048 2.128

Reference Voltage VREF TA = +25°C MAX1236/MAX1238 3.936 4.096 4.256 V

Reference-Voltage Temperature

Coefficient TCVREF 25 ppm/°C

REF Short-Circuit Current 2mA

REF Source Impedance 1.5 kΩ

EXTERNAL REFERENCE

REF Input-Voltage Range VREF (Note 8) 1 VDD V

REF Input Current IREF fSAMPLE = 94.4ksps 40 µA

DIGITAL INPUTS/OUTPUTS (SCL, SDA)

Input-High Voltage VIH 0.7 ✕ VDD V

Input-Low Voltage VIL 0.3 ✕ VDD V

Input Hysteresis VHYST 0.1 ✕ VDD V

Input Current IIN VIN = 0V to VDD ±10 µA

Input Capacitance CIN 15 pF

Output Low Voltage VOL ISINK = 3mA 0.4 V

MAX1236–MAX1239

2.7V to 3.6V and 4.5V to 5.5V, Low-Power,

4-/12-Channel, 2-Wire Serial, 12-Bit ADCs

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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)

(VDD = 2.7V to 3.6V (MAX1237/MAX1239), VDD = 4.5V to 5.5V (MAX1236/MAX1238), VREF = 2.048V (MAX1237/MAX1239), VREF =

4.096V (MAX1236/MAX1238), fSCL = 1.7MHz, TA= TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA= +25°C, see

Tables 1–5 for programming notation.)

PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS

POWER REQUIREMENTS

MAX1237/MAX1239 2.7 3.6

Supply Voltage VDD MAX1236/MAX1238 4.5 5.5 V

Internal reference 900 1150

fSAMPLE = 94.4ksps

external clock External reference 670 900

Internal reference 530

fSAMPLE = 40ksps

internal clock External reference 230

Internal reference 380

fSAMPLE = 10ksps

internal clock External reference 60

Internal reference 330

fSAMPLE =1ksps

internal clock External reference 6

Supply Current IDD

Shutdown (internal REF off) 0.5 10

µA

Power-Supply Rejection Ratio PSRR Full-scale input (Note 9) ±0.5 ±2.0 LSB/V

TIMING CHARACTERISTICS (Figure 1)

(VDD = 2.7V to 3.6V (MAX1237/MAX1239), VDD = 4.5V to 5.5V (MAX1236/MAX1238), VREF = 2.048V (MAX1237/MAX1239), VREF =

4.096V (MAX1236/MAX1238), fSCL = 1.7MHz, TA= TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at

TA= +25°C, see Tables 1–5 for programming notation.)

PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS

TIMING CHARACTERISTICS FOR FAST MODE

Serial-Clock Frequency fSCL 400 kHz

Bus Free Time Between a STOP (P)

and a START (S) Condition tBUF 1.3 µs

Hold Time for START (S) Condition tHD

STA 0.6 µs

Low Period of the SCL Clock tLOW 1.3 µs

High Period of the SCL Clock tHIGH 0.6 µs

Setup Time for a Repeated START

Condition (Sr) tSU

STA 0.6 µs

Data Hold Time (Note 10) tHD

DAT 0 900 ns

Data Setup Time tSU

DAT 100 ns

Rise Time of Both SDA and SCL

Signals, Receiving tRMeasured from 0.3VDD - 0.7VDD 20 + 0.1CB300 ns

Fall Time of SDA Transmitting tFMeasured from 0.3VDD - 0.7VDD (Note 11) 20 + 0.1CB300 ns

Setup Time for STOP (P) Condition tSU

STO 0.6 µs

Capacitive Load for Each Bus Line CB400 pF

Pulse Width of Spike Suppressed tSP 50 ns

MAX1236–MAX1239

2.7V to 3.6V and 4.5V to 5.5V, Low-Power,

4-/12-Channel, 2-Wire Serial, 12-Bit ADCs

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PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS

TIMING CHARACTERISTICS FOR HIGH-SPEED MODE (CB = 400pF, Note 12)

Serial Clock Frequency fSCLH (Note 13) 1.7 MHz

Hold Time, Repeated START

Condition (Sr) tHD

STA 160 ns

Low Period of the SCL Clock tLOW 320 ns

High Period of the SCL Clock tHIGH 120 ns

Setup Time for a Repeated START

Condition (Sr) tSU, STA 160 ns

Data Hold Time tHD, DAT (Note 10) 0 150 ns

Data Setup Time tSU, DAT 10 ns

Rise Time of SCL Signal

(Current Source Enabled) tRCL 20 80 ns

Rise Time of SCL Signal after

Acknowledge Bit tRCL1 Measured from 0.3VDD - 0.7VDD 20 160 ns

Fall Time of SCL Signal tFCL Measured from 0.3VDD - 0.7VDD 20 80 ns

Rise Time of SDA Signal tRDA Measured from 0.3VDD - 0.7VDD 20 160 ns

Fall Time of SDA Signal tFDA Measured from 0.3VDD - 0.7VDD (Note 11) 20 160 ns

Setup Time for STOP (P) Condition tSU, STO 160 ns

Capacitive Load for Each Bus Line CB400 pF

Pulse Width of Spike Suppressed tSP (Notes 10 and 13) 0 10 ns

TIMING CHARACTERISTICS (Figure 1) (continued)

(VDD = 2.7V to 3.6V (MAX1237/MAX1239), VDD = 4.5V to 5.5V (MAX1236/MAX1238), VREF = 2.048V (MAX1237/MAX1239), VREF =

4.096V (MAX1236/MAX1238), fSCL = 1.7MHz, TA= TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at

TA= +25°C, see Tables 1–5 for programming notation.)

Note 1: For DC accuracy, the MAX1236/MAX1238 are tested at VDD = 5V and the MAX1237/MAX1239 are tested at VDD = 3V. All

devices are configured for unipolar, single-ended inputs.

Note 2: Relative accuracy is the deviation of the analog value at any code from its theoretical value after the full-scale range and

offsets have been calibrated.

Note 3: Offset nulled.

Note 4: Conversion time is defined as the number of clock cycles needed for conversion multiplied by the clock period. Conversion

time does not include acquisition time. SCL is the conversion clock in the external clock mode.

Note 5: A filter on the SDA and SCL inputs suppresses noise spikes and delays the sampling instant.

Note 6: The absolute input-voltage range for the analog inputs (AIN0–AIN11) is from GND to VDD.

Note 7: When the internal reference is configured to be available at AIN_/REF (SEL[2:1] = 11) decouple AIN_/REF to GND with a

0.1µF capacitor and a 2kΩseries resistor (see the

Typical Operating Circuit

Note 8: ADC performance is limited by the converter’s noise floor, typically 300µVP-P.

Note 9: Measured as for the MAX1237/MAX1239

VVVV

FS FS REF

(. ) (. )

(. . )

36 27 21

36 27

−−

−

[]

⎡

⎣

⎢

⎤

⎦

⎥

MAX1236–MAX1239

2.7V to 3.6V and 4.5V to 5.5V, Low-Power,

4-/12-Channel, 2-Wire Serial, 12-Bit ADCs

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Typical Operating Characteristics

(VDD = 3.3V (MAX1237/MAX1239), VDD = 5V (MAX1236/MAX1238), fSCL = 1.7MHz, (50% duty cycle), fSAMPLE = 94.4ksps, single-

ended, unipolar, TA= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)

-0.5

-0.2

-0.4

-0.3

0.2

0.1

0.3

0.5

0 4000

DIFFERENTIAL NONLINEARITY

vs. DIGITAL CODE

MAX1236 toc01

DIGITAL OUTPUT CODE

DNL (LSB)

1000 1500500 2000 2500 3000 3500

0.4

-1.0

-0.4

-0.6

-0.8

-0.2

0.2

0.4

0.6

0.8

1.0

INTEGRAL NONLINEARITY

vs. DIGITAL CODE

MAX1236 toc02

DIGITAL OUTPUT CODE

INL (LSB)

0 4000

1000 1500500 2000 2500 3000 3500

-180

-160

-140

-120

-100

-80

-60

0 10k 20k 30k 40k 50k

FFT PLOT

MAX1236 toc03

FREQUENCY (Hz)

AMPLITUDE (dBc)

fSAMPLE = 94.4ksps

fIN = 10kHz

300

400

350

500

450

600

550

650

750

700

800

-40 -10 5-25 20 35 50 65 80

SUPPLY CURRENT vs. TEMPERATURE

MAX1236 toc04

TEMPERATURE (°C)

SUPPLY CURRENT (μA)

INTERNAL REFERENCE MAX1239/MAX1237

INTERNAL REFERENCE MAX1238/MAX1236

EXTERNAL REFERENCE MAX1238/MAX1236

EXTERNAL REFERENCE MAX1239/MAX1237

SETUP BYTE

EXT REF: 10111011

INT REF: 11011011

0.2

0.1

0.4

0.3

0.5

0.6

2.7 5.2

SHUTDOWN SUPPLY CURRENT

vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE

MAX1236 toc05

SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)

IDD (μA)

3.73.2 4.2 4.7

SDA = SCL = VDD

0.10

0.05

0.20

0.15

0.30

0.25

0.35

0.45

0.40

0.50

-40 -10 5

-25 20 35 50 65 80

SHUTDOWN SUPPLY CURRENT

vs. TEMPERATURE

MAX1236 toc06

TEMPERATURE (°C)

SUPPLY CURRENT (μA)

MAX1238

MAX1239

and for the MAX1236/MAX1238 where N is the number of bits.

Note 10: A master device must provide a data hold time for SDA (referred to VIL of SCL) in order to bridge the undefined region of

SCL’s falling edge (see Figure 1).

Note 11: The minimum value is specified at +25°C.

Note 12: CB= total capacitance of one bus line in pF.

Note 13: fSCL must meet the minimum clock low time plus the rise/fall times.

VVVV

FS FS REF

(. ) (. )

(. . )

55 45 21

55 45

−−

−

[]

⎡

⎣

⎢

⎤

⎦

⎥

TIMING CHARACTERISTICS (Figure 1) (continued)

(VDD = 2.7V to 3.6V (MAX1237/MAX1239), VDD = 4.5V to 5.5V (MAX1236/MAX1238), VREF = 2.048V (MAX1237/MAX1239), VREF =

4.096V (MAX1236/MAX1238), fSCL = 1.7MHz, TA= TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at

TA= +25°C, see Tables 1–5 for programming notation.)

MAX1236–MAX1239

2.7V to 3.6V and 4.5V to 5.5V, Low-Power,

4-/12-Channel, 2-Wire Serial, 12-Bit ADCs

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200

300

250

350

400

450

500

550

600

650

700

750

800

0 2030406080100

AVERAGE SUPPLY CURRENT vs.

CONVERSION RATE (EXTERNAL CLOCK)

MAX1236 toc07

CONVERSION RATE (ksps)

AVERAGE IDD (μA)

010 50 70 90

A) INTERNAL REFERENCE ALWAYS ON

B) EXTERNAL REFERENCE

MAX1238

0.9990

0.9994

0.9992

0.9998

0.9996

1.0002

1.0000

1.0004

1.0008

1.0006

1.0010

-40 -10 5-25 20 35 50 65 80

INTERNAL REFERENCE VOLTAGE

vs. TEMPERATURE

MAX1236 toc08

TEMPERATURE (°C)

VREF NORMALIZED

NORMALIZED TO VALUE AT +25°C

MAX1238

MAX1239

0.99990

0.99994

0.99992

0.99998

0.99996

1.00002

1.00000

1.00004

1.00008

1.00006

1.00010

2.7 3.3 3.6 3.93.0 4.2 4.5 4.8 5.1 5.4

NORMALIZED REFERENCE VOLTAGE

vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE

MAX1236 toc09

VDD (V)

VREF (V)

MAX1236/MAX1238

NORMALIZED TO

REFERENCE VALUE AT

VDD = 5V

MAX1237/MAX1239

NORMALIZED TO

REFERENCE VALUE AT

VDD = 3.3V

Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)

(VDD = 3.3V (MAX1237/MAX1239), VDD = 5V (MAX1236/MAX1238), fSCL = 1.7MHz, (50% duty cycle), fSAMPLE = 94.4ksps, single-

ended, unipolar, TA= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)

OFFSET ERROR vs. TEMPERATURE

MAX1236 toc10

TEMPERATURE (°C)

OFFSET ERROR (LSB)

806535 50-10 5 20-25

-0.9

-0.8

-0.7

-0.6

-0.5

-0.4

-0.3

-0.2

-0.1

-1.0

-40

OFFSET ERROR vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE

MAX1236 toc11

VDD (V)

OFFSET ERROR (LSB)

5.2 5.54.74.23.73.2

-1.6

-1.2

-0.8

-0.4

0.4

0.8

1.2

1.6

2.0

-2.0

2.7

GAIN ERROR vs. TEMPERATURE

MAX1236 toc12

TEMPERATURE (°C)

GAIN ERROR (LSB)

806535 50-10 5 20-25

0.2

0.4

0.6

0.8

1.0

1.2

1.4

1.6

1.8

2.0

-40

GAIN ERROR vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE

MAX1236 toc13

VDD (V)

GAIN ERROR (LSB)

5.2 5.54.74.23.73.2

-1.6

-1.2

-0.8

-0.4

0.4

0.8

1.2

1.6

2.0

-2.0

2.7

MAX1236–MAX1239

2.7V to 3.6V and 4.5V to 5.5V, Low-Power,

4-/12-Channel, 2-Wire Serial, 12-Bit ADCs

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Pin Description

MAX1236

MAX1237

MAX1238

MAX1239

NAME DESCRIPTION

1, 2, 3 1, 2, 3 AIN0–AIN2

— 4–8 AIN3–AIN7

— 16, 15, 14 AIN8–AIN10

Analog Inputs

4 — AIN3/REF Analog Input 3/Reference Input or Output. Selected in the setup

— 13 AIN11/REF Analog Input 11/Reference Input or Output. Selected in the setup

5 9 SCL Clock Input

6 10 SDA Data Input/Output

7 11 GND Ground

812V

DD Positive Supply. Bypass VDD to GND with a 0.1µF capacitor as close

as possible to the device.

tHD.STA

tSU.DAT

tHIGH

tRtF

tHD.DAT tHD.STA

SSr A

SCL

SDA

tSU.STA

tLOW

tBUF

tSU.STO

tHD.STA

tSU.DAT

tHIGH

tFCL

tHD.DAT tHD.STA

S Sr A

SCL

SDA

tSU.STA

tLOW

tBUF

tSU.STO

tRCL tRCL1

HS-MODE F/S-MODE

A. F/S-MODE 2-WIRE SERIAL INTERFACE TIMING

B. HS-MODE 2-WIRE SERIAL INTERFACE TIMING

tFDA

tRDA

tRtF

Figure 1. 2-Wire Serial Interface Timing

Detailed Description

The MAX1236–MAX1239 analog-to-digital converters

(ADCs) use successive-approximation conversion tech-

niques and fully differential input track/hold (T/H) cir-

cuitry to capture and convert an analog signal to a

serial 12-bit digital output. The MAX1236/MAX1237 are

4-channel ADCs, and the MAX1238/MAX1239 are 12-

channel ADCs. These devices feature a high-speed, 2-

wire serial interface supporting data rates up to 1.7MHz.

Figure 2 shows the simplified internal structure for the

MAX1238/MAX1239.

Power Supply

The MAX1236–MAX1239 operates from a single supply

and consumes 670µA (typ) at sampling rates up to

94.4ksps. The MAX1237/MAX1239 feature a 2.048V

internal reference and the MAX1236/MAX1238 feature

a 4.096V internal reference. All devices can be config-

ured for use with an external reference from 1V to VDD.

Analog Input and Track/Hold

The MAX1236–MAX1239 analog-input architecture con-

tains an analog-input multiplexer (mux), a fully differen-

tial track-and-hold (T/H) capacitor, T/H switches, a

comparator, and a fully differential switched capacitive

digital-to-analog converter (DAC) (Figure 4).

In single-ended mode, the analog input multiplexer con-

nects CT/H between the analog input selected by

CS[3:0] (see the

Configuration/Setup Bytes (Write Cycle)

section) and GND (Table 3). In differential mode, the

analog-input multiplexer connects CT/H to the “+” and “-”

analog inputs selected by CS[3:0] (Table 4).

During the acquisition interval, the T/H switches are in

the track position and CT/H charges to the analog input

MAX1236–MAX1239

2.7V to 3.6V and 4.5V to 5.5V, Low-Power,

4-/12-Channel, 2-Wire Serial, 12-Bit ADCs

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ANALOG

INPUT

MUX

AIN1

AIN11/REF

AIN2

AIN3

AIN4

AIN5

AIN6

AIN7

AIN8

AIN9

AIN10

AIN0

SCL

SDA

INPUT SHIFT REGISTER

SETUP REGISTER

CONFIGURATION REGISTER

CONTROL

LOGIC

REFERENCE

4.096V (MAX1238)

2.048V (MAX1239)

INTERNAL

OSCILLATOR

OUTPUT SHIFT

AND RAM

REF

T/H 12-BIT

ADC

VDD

GND

MAX1238

MAX1239

Figure 2. MAX1238/MAX1239 Simplified Functional Diagram

VDD

IOL

IOH

VOUT

400pF

SDA

Figure 3. Load Circuit

MAX1236–MAX1239

signal. At the end of the acquisition interval, the T/H

switches move to the hold position retaining the charge

on CT/H as a stable sample of the input signal.

During the conversion interval, the switched capacitive

DAC adjusts to restore the comparator input voltage to

0V within the limits of a 12-bit resolution. This action

requires 12 conversion clock cycles and is equivalent

to transferring a charge of 11pF ✕(VIN+ - VIN-) from

CT/H to the binary weighted capacitive DAC, forming a

digital representation of the analog input signal.

Sufficiently low source impedance is required to ensure

an accurate sample. A source impedance of up to 1.5kΩ

does not significantly degrade sampling accuracy. To

minimize sampling errors with higher source impedances,

connect a 100pF capacitor from the analog input to GND.

This input capacitor forms an RC filter with the source

impedance limiting the analog-input bandwidth. For larg-

er source impedances, use a buffer amplifier to maintain

analog-input signal integrity and bandwidth.

When operating in internal clock mode, the T/H circuitry

enters its tracking mode on the eighth rising clock edge

of the address byte, see the

Slave Address

section. The

T/H circuitry enters hold mode on the falling clock edge of

the acknowledge bit of the address byte (the ninth clock

pulse). A conversion, or series of conversions, are then

internally clocked and the MAX1236–MAX1239 holds

SCL low. With external clock mode, the T/H circuitry

enters track mode after a valid address on the rising

edge of the clock during the read (R/W= 1) bit. Hold

mode is then entered on the rising edge of the second

clock pulse during the shifting out of the first byte of the

result. The conversion is performed during the next 12

clock cycles.

The time required for the T/H circuitry to acquire an

input signal is a function of the input sample capaci-

tance. If the analog-input source impedance is high,

the acquisition time constant lengthens and more time

must be allowed between conversions. The acquisition

time (tACQ) is the minimum time needed for the signal

to be acquired. It is calculated by:

tACQ ≥9 ✕(RSOURCE + RIN) ✕CIN

where RSOURCE is the analog-input source impedance,

RIN = 2.5kΩ, and CIN = 22pF. tACQ is 1.5/fSCL for internal

clock mode and tACQ = 2/fSCL for external clock mode.

Analog Input Bandwidth

The MAX1236–MAX1239 feature input-tracking circuitry

with a 5MHz small-signal bandwidth. The 5MHz input

bandwidth makes it possible to digitize high-speed tran-

sient events and measure periodic signals with band-

widths exceeding the ADC’s sampling rate by using

under sampling techniques. To avoid high-frequency

signals being aliased into the frequency band of interest,

anti-alias filtering is recommended.

Analog Input Range and Protection

Internal protection diodes clamp the analog input to

VDD and GND. These diodes allow the analog inputs to

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TRACK

HOLD

CT/H

TRACK

HOLD

AIN0

AIN1

AIN2

AIN3/REF

GND

ANALOG INPUT MUX

CAPACITIVE

DAC

REF

CAPACITIVE

DAC

REF MAX1236

MAX1237

HOLD

TRACK

HOLD

VDD/2

Figure 4. Equivalent Input Circuit

swing from (VGND - 0.3V) to (VDD + 0.3V) without caus-

ing damage to the device. For accurate conversions,

the inputs must not go more than 50mV below GND or

above VDD.

Single-Ended/Differential Input

The SGL/DIF of the configuration byte configures the

MAX1236–MAX1239 analog-input circuitry for single-

ended or differential inputs (Table 2). In single-ended

mode (SGL/DIF = 1), the digital conversion results are the

difference between the analog input selected by CS[3:0]

and GND (Table 3). In differential mode (SGL/ DIF = 0),

the digital conversion results are the difference between

the “+” and the “-” analog inputs selected by CS[3:0]

(Table 4).

Unipolar/Bipolar

When operating in differential mode, the BIP/UNI bit of

the set-up byte (Table 1) selects unipolar or bipolar

operation. Unipolar mode sets the differential input

range from 0 to VREF. A negative differential analog

input in unipolar mode causes the digital output code

to be zero. Selecting bipolar mode sets the differential

input range to ±VREF/2. The digital output code is bina-

ry in unipolar mode and two’s complement in bipolar

mode, see the

Transfer Functions

section.

In single-ended mode, the MAX1236–MAX1239 al-

ways operates in unipolar mode irrespective of

BIP/UNI. The analog inputs are internally referenced to

GND with a full-scale input range from 0V to VREF.

2-Wire Digital Interface

The MAX1236–MAX1239 feature a 2-wire interface con-

sisting of a serial data line (SDA) and serial clock line

(SCL). SDA and SCL facilitate bidirectional communica-

tion between the MAX1236–MAX1239 and the master at

rates up to 1.7MHz. The MAX1236–MAX1239 are slaves

that transfer and receive data. The master (typically a

microcontroller) initiates data transfer on the bus and

generates the SCL signal to permit that transfer.

SDA and SCL must be pulled high. This is typically done

with pullup resistors (750Ωor greater) (see the

Typical

Operating Circuit

). Series resistors (RS) are optional. They

protect the input architecture of the MAX1236–MAX1239

from high voltage spikes on the bus lines and minimize

crosstalk and undershoot of the bus signals.

Bit Transfer

One data bit is transferred during each SCL clock

cycle. A minimum of 18 clock cycles are required to

transfer the data in or out of the MAX1236–MAX1239.

The data on SDA must remain stable during the high

period of the SCL clock pulse. Changes in SDA while

SCL is stable are considered control

signals (see the

START and STOP Conditions

section).

Both SDA and SCL remain high when the bus is not

busy.

START and STOP Conditions

The master initiates a transmission with a START condi-

tion (S), a high-to-low transition on SDA while SCL is high.

The master terminates a transmission with a STOP condi-

tion (P), a low-to-high transition on SDA while SCL is high

(Figure 5). A repeated START condition (Sr) can be used

in place of a STOP condition to leave the bus active and

the interface mode unchanged (see HS mode).

Acknowledge Bits

Data transfers are acknowledged with an acknowledge

bit (A) or a not-acknowledge bit (A). Both the master

and the MAX1236–MAX1239 (slave) generate acknowl-

edge bits. To generate an acknowledge, the receiving

device must pull SDA low before the rising edge of the

acknowledge-related clock pulse (ninth pulse) and

keep it low during the high period of the clock pulse

(Figure 6). To generate a not-acknowledge, the receiv-

er allows SDA to be pulled high before the rising edge

of the acknowledge-related clock pulse and leaves

SDA high during the high period of the clock pulse.

Monitoring the acknowledge bits allows for detection of

unsuccessful data transfers. An unsuccessful data

transfer happens if a receiving device is busy or if a

system fault has occurred. In the event of an unsuc-

cessful data transfer, the bus master should reattempt

communication at a later time.

MAX1236–MAX1239

2.7V to 3.6V and 4.5V to 5.5V, Low-Power,

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SCL

SDA

Figure 5. START and STOP Conditions

SCL

SDA

SNOT ACKNOWLEDGE

ACKNOWLEDGE

12 89

Figure 6. Acknowledge Bits

MAX1236–MAX1239

Slave Address

A bus master initiates communication with a slave device

by issuing a START condition followed by a slave

address. When idle, the MAX1236–MAX1239 continu-

ously wait for a START condition followed by their slave

address. When the MAX1236–MAX1239 recognize their

slave address, they are ready to accept or send data.

Please refer to the table in the ordering information sec-

tion for the factory programmed slave address of the

selected device. The least significant bit (LSB) of the

address byte (R/W) determines whether the master is

writing to or reading from the MAX1236–MAX1239

(R/W= 0 selects a write condition, R/W= 1 selects a

read condition). After receiving the address, the

MAX1236–MAX1239 (slave) issues an acknowledge by

pulling SDA low for one clock cycle.

Bus Timing

At power-up, the MAX1236–MAX1239 bus timing is set

for fast-mode (F/S-mode), which allows conversion rates

up to 22.2ksps. The MAX1236–MAX1239 must operate

in high-speed mode (HS-mode) to achieve conversion

rates up to 94.4ksps. Figure 1 shows the bus timing for

the MAX1236–MAX1239’s 2-wire interface.

HS-Mode

At power-up, the MAX1236–MAX1239 bus timing is set

for F/S-mode. The bus master selects HS-mode by

addressing all devices on the bus with the HS-mode

master code 0000 1XXX (X = don’t care). After success-

fully receiving the HS-mode master code, the MAX1236–

MAX1239 issue a not-acknowledge, allowing SDA to be

pulled high for one clock cycle (Figure 8). After the not-

acknowledge, the MAX1236–MAX1239 are in HS-mode.

The bus master must then send a repeated START fol-

lowed by a slave address to initiate HS-mode communi-

cation. If the master generates a STOP condition, the

MAX1236–MAX1239 return to F/S-mode.

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12 ______________________________________________________________________________________

011 10 0 0 R/W A

SLAVE ADDRESS

SCL

SDA

123456789

MAX1236/MAX1237

SEE ORDERING INFORMATION FOR SLAVE ADDRESS OPTIONS AND DETAILS.

Figure 7. MAX1236/MAX1237 Slave Address Byte

000 10XXXA

HS-MODE MASTER CODE

SCL

SDA

S Sr

F/S-MODE HS-MODE

Figure 8. F/S-Mode to HS-Mode Transfer

Configuration/Setup Bytes (Write Cycle)

A write cycle begins with the bus master issuing a

START condition followed by seven address bits (Figure

7) and a write bit (R/W= 0). If the address byte is suc-

cessfully received, the MAX1236–MAX1239 (slave)

issues an acknowledge. The master then writes to the

slave. The slave recognizes the received byte as the

set-up byte (Table 1) if the most significant bit (MSB) is

1. If the MSB is 0, the slave recognizes that byte as the

configuration byte (Table 2). The master can write either

one or two bytes to the slave in any order (setup byte,

then configuration byte; configuration byte, then setup

byte; setup byte or configuration byte only; Figure 9). If

the slave receives a byte successfully, it issues an

acknowledge. The master ends the write cycle by issu-

ing a STOP condition or a repeated START condition.

When operating in HS-mode, a STOP condition returns

the bus into F/S-mode (see the

HS-Mode

section).

MAX1236–MAX1239

2.7V to 3.6V and 4.5V to 5.5V, Low-Power,

4-/12-Channel, 2-Wire Serial, 12-Bit ADCs

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B. TWO-BYTE WRITE CYCLE

SLAVE TO MASTER

MASTER TO SLAVE

SLAVE ADDRESS A

711

WSETUP OR

CONFIGURATION BYTE

SETUP OR

CONFIGURATION BYTE

P or Sr

MSB DETERMINES WHETHER

SETUP OR CONFIGURATION BYTE

SLAVE ADDRESS A

711

WSETUP OR

CONFIGURATION BYTE

P or Sr

MSB DETERMINES WHETHER

SETUP OR CONFIGURATION BYTE

A. ONE-BYTE WRITE CYCLE

NUMBER OF BITS

Figure 9. Write Cycle

BIT 7

(MSB) BIT 6 BIT 5 BIT 4 BIT 3 BIT 2 BIT 1 BIT 0

(LSB)

REG SEL2 SEL1 SEL0 CLK BIP/UNI RST X

BIT NAME DESCRIPTION

7 REG Register bit. 1 = setup byte, 0 = configuration byte (see Table 2).

6 SEL2

5 SEL1

4 SEL0

Three bits select the reference voltage and the state of AIN_/REF (Table 6). Default to 000 at

power-up.

3 CLK 1 = external clock, 0 = internal clock. Default to 0 at power-up.

2 BIP/UNI 1 = bipolar, 0 = unipolar. Default to 0 at power-up (see the Unipolar/Bipolar section).

1RST 1= no action, 0 = resets the configuration register to default. Setup register remains unchanged.

0 X Don’t care, can be set to 1 or 0.

Table 1. Setup Byte Format

MAX1236–MAX1239

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BIT 7

(MSB) BIT 6 BIT 5 BIT 4 BIT 3 BIT 2 BIT 1 BIT 0

(LSB)

REG SCAN1 SCAN0 CS3 CS2 CS1 CS0 SGL/DIF

BIT NAME DESCRIPTION

7 REG Register bit 1 = setup byte (see Table 1), 0 = configuration byte.

6 SCAN1

5 SCAN0 Scan select bits. Two bits select the scanning configuration (Table 5). Default to 00 at power-up.

4 CS3

3 CS2

2 CS1

1 CS0

Channel select bits. Four bits select which analog input channels are to be used for conversion

(Tables 3 and 4). Default to 0000 at power-up. For MAX1236/MAX1237, CS3 and CS2 are

internally set to 0.

0 SGL/DIF 1 = single-ended, 0 = differential (Tables 3 and 4). Default to 1 at power-up. See the Single-

Ended/Differential Input section.

Table 2. Configuration Byte Format

CS31CS21CS1 CS0 AIN0 AIN1 AIN2 AIN32AIN4 AIN5 AIN6 AIN7 AIN8 AIN9 AIN10 AIN112GND

0000+ -

0001 + -

0010 + -

0011 + -

0100 + -

0101 + -

0110 + -

0111 + -

1000 + -

1001 +-

1010 +-

1011 +-

1 1 0 0 RESERVED

1 1 0 1 RESERVED

1 1 1 0 RESERVED

1 1 1 1 RESERVED

1. For MAX1236/MAX1237, CS3 and CS2 are internally set to 0.

2. When SEL1 = 1, a single-ended read of AIN3/REF (MAX1236/MAX1237) or AIN11/REF (MAX1238/MAX1239) is ignored; scan

stops at AIN2 or AIN10.

Table 3. Channel Selection in Single-Ended Mode (SGL/DIF = 1)

Data Byte (Read Cycle)

A read cycle must be initiated to obtain conversion

results. Read cycles begin with the bus master issuing

a START condition followed by seven address bits and

a read bit (R/W= 1). If the address byte is successfully

received, the MAX1236–MAX1239 (slave) issues an

acknowledge. The master then reads from the slave.

The result is transmitted in two bytes; first four bits of

the first byte are high, then MSB through LSB are con-

secutively clocked out. After the master has received

the byte(s), it can issue an acknowledge if it wants to

continue reading or a not-acknowledge if it no longer

wishes to read. If the MAX1236–MAX1239 receive a not-

acknowledge, they release SDA, allowing the master to

generate a STOP or a repeated START condition. See

the

Clock Modes

and

Scan Mode

sections for detailed

information on how data is obtained and converted.

Clock Modes

The clock mode determines the conversion clock and

the data acquisition and conversion time. The clock

mode also affects the scan mode. The state of the set-

up byte’s CLK bit determines the clock mode (Table 1).

At power-up, the MAX1236–MAX1239 are defaulted to

internal clock mode (CLK = 0).

Internal Clock

When configured for internal clock mode (CLK = 0), the

MAX1236–MAX1239 use their internal oscillator as the con-

version clock. In internal clock mode, the MAX1236–

MAX1239 begin tracking the analog input after a valid

address on the eighth rising edge of the clock. On the

falling edge of the ninth clock, the analog signal is

acquired and the conversion begins. While converting the

analog input signal, the MAX1236–MAX1239 holds SCL

low (clock stretching). After the conversion completes, the

results are stored in internal memory. If the scan mode is

set for multiple conversions, they all happen in succession

with each additional result stored in memory. The

MAX1236/MAX1237 contain four 12-bit blocks of memory,

and the MAX1238/ MAX1239 contain twelve 12-bit blocks

of memory. Once all conversions are complete, the

MAX1236–MAX1239 release SCL, allowing it to be pulled

high. The master can now clock the results out of the mem-

ory in the same order the scan conversion has been done

at a clock rate of up to 1.7MHz. SCL is stretched for a max-

imum of 8.3µs per channel (see Figure 10).

The device memory contains all of the conversion

results when the MAX1236–MAX1239 release SCL. The

converted results are read back in a first-in-first-out

MAX1236–MAX1239

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CS31CS21CS1 CS0 AIN0 AIN1 AIN2 AIN32AIN4 AIN5 AIN6 AIN7 AIN8 AIN9 AIN10 AIN112

0000+-

0001-+

0010 +-

0011 -+

0100 +-

0101 -+

0110 +-

0111 -+

1000 +-

1001 -+

1010 +-

1011 -+

1100 RESERVED

1101 RESERVED

1110 RESERVED

1111 RESERVED

1. For MAX1236/MAX1237, CS3 and CS2 are internally set to 0.

2. When SEL1 = 1, a differential read between AIN2 and AIN3/REF (MAX1236/MAX1237) or AIN10 and AIN11/REF

(MAX1238/MAX1239) returns the difference between GND and AIN2 or AIN10, respectively. For example, a differential read of 1011

returns the negative difference between AIN10 and GND. In differential scanning, the address increments by 2 until limit set by

CS3:CS1 has been reached.

Table 4. Channel Selection in Differential Mode (SGL/DIF = 0)

MAX1236–MAX1239

(FIFO) sequence. If AIN_/REF is set to be a reference

input or output (SEL1 = 1, Table 6), AIN_/REF is exclud-

ed from a multichannel scan. The memory contents can

be read continuously. If reading continues past the

result stored in memory, the pointer wraps around and

point to the first result. Note that only the current con-

version results is read from memory. The device must

be addressed with a read command to obtain new con-

version results.

The internal clock mode’s clock stretching quiets the

SCL bus signal reducing the system noise during con-

version. Using the internal clock also frees the bus

master (typically a microcontroller) from the burden of

running the conversion clock, allowing it to perform

other tasks that do not need to use the bus.

External Clock

When configured for external clock mode (CLK = 1),

the MAX1236–MAX1239 use the SCL as the conversion

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B. SCAN MODE CONVERSIONS WITH INTERNAL CLOCK

SLAVE ADDRESS A

711

RCLOCK STRETCH

NUMBER OF BITS

P or Sr

RESULT 8 LSBs

RESULT 4 MSBs A

A. SINGLE CONVERSION WITH INTERNAL CLOCK

SLAVE ADDRESS

711

RCLOCK STRETCH

NUMBER OF BITS

P or Sr

RESULT 1 ( 4MSBs) A

RESULT 1 (8 LSBs) A

RESULT N (8LSBs)

RESULT N (4MSBs)

SLAVE TO MASTER

MASTER TO SLAVE

CLOCK STRETCH

tACQ1

tCONV2

tACQ2

tCONVN

tACQN

tCONV

tACQ

tCONV1

Figure 10. Internal Clock Mode Read Cycles

SLAVE ADDRESS

tCONV1

tACQ1 tACQ2

tCONVN

tACQN

tCONV

tACQ

NUMBER OF BITS

711

1711

RP OR Sr

B. SCAN MODE CONVERSIONS WITH EXTERNAL CLOCK

SLAVE ADDRESS P OR SrRESULT (8 LSBs)

RESULT (4 MSBs)

A. SINGLE CONVERSION WITH EXTERNAL CLOCK

SLAVE TO MASTER

MASTER TO SLAVE

RESULT 1 (4 MSBs) RESULT 2 (8 LSBs) RESULT N (8 LSBs)

RESULT N (4 MSBs)

Figure 11. External Clock Mode Read Cycle

clock. In external clock mode, the MAX1236–MAX1239

begin tracking the analog input on the ninth rising clock

edge of a valid slave address byte. Two SCL clock

cycles later, the analog signal is acquired and the con-

version begins. Unlike internal clock mode, converted

data is available immediately after the first four empty

high bits. The device continuously converts input chan-

nels dictated by the scan mode until given a not

acknowledge. There is no need to readdress the

device with a read command to obtain new conversion

results (see Figure 11).

The conversion must complete in 1ms, or droop on the

track-and-hold capacitor degrades conversion results.

Use internal clock mode if the SCL clock period

exceeds 60µs.

The MAX1236–MAX1239 must operate in external clock

mode for conversion rates from 40ksps to 94.4ksps.

Below 40ksps, internal clock mode is recommended

due to much smaller power consumption.

Scan Mode

SCAN0 and SCAN1 of the configuration byte set the

scan mode configuration. Table 5 shows the scanning

configurations. If AIN_/REF is set to be a reference

input or output (SEL1 = 1, Table 6), AIN_/REF is exclud-

ed from a multichannel scan. The scanned results are

written to memory in the same order as the conversion.

Read the results from memory in the order they were

converted. Each result needs a 2-byte transmission; the

first byte begins with four empty bits, during which SDA

is left high. Each byte has to be acknowledged by the

master or the memory transmission is terminated. It is

not possible to read the memory independently of con-

version.

Applications Information

Power-On Reset

The configuration and setup registers (Tables 1 and 2)

default to a single-ended, unipolar, single-channel con-

version on AIN0 using the internal clock with VDD as the

reference and AIN_/REF configured as an analog input.

The memory contents are unknown after power-up.

Automatic Shutdown

Automatic shutdown occurs between conversions when

the MAX1236–MAX1239 are idle. All analog circuits

participate in automatic shutdown except the internal

reference due to its long wake-up time. When operating

in external clock mode, a STOP, not-acknowledge, or

repeated START condition must be issued to place the

devices in idle mode and benefit from automatic shut-

down. A STOP condition is not necessary in internal

clock mode to benefit from automatic shutdown

because power-down occurs once all conversion

results are written to memory (Figure 10). When using

an external reference or VDD as a reference, all analog

circuitry is inactive in shutdown and supply current is

less than 0.5µA. The digital conversion results obtained

in internal clock mode are maintained in memory during

shutdown and are available for access through the serial

interface at any time prior to a STOP or a repeated

START condition.

When idle, the MAX1236–MAX1239 continuously wait

for a START condition followed by their slave address

(see the

Slave Address

section). Upon reading a valid

address byte, the MAX1236–MAX1239 power up. The

internal reference requires 10ms to wake up, so when

using the internal reference it should be powered up

10ms prior to conversion or powered continuously.

MAX1236–MAX1239

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SCAN1 SCAN0 SCANNING CONFIGURATION

Scans up from AIN0 to the input selected by CS3–CS0. When CS3–CS0 exceeds 1011, the scanning

stops at AIN11. When AIN_/REF is set to be a REF in/out, scanning stops at AIN10 or AIN2.

0 1 *Converts the input selected by CS3–CS0 eight times (see Tables 3 and 4).

Scans up from AIN2 to the input selected by CS1 and CS0. When CS1 and CS0 are set for AIN0–AIN2,

the only scan that takes place is AIN2 (MAX1236/MAX1237). When AIN/REF is set to be a REF

input/output, scanning stops at AIN2.

Scans up from AIN6 to the input selected by CS3–CS0. When CS3–CS0 is set for AIN0-AIN6, the only

scan that takes place is AIN6 (MAX1238/MAX1239). When AIN/REF is set to be a REF input/output,

scanning stops at the selected channel or AIN10.

1 1 *Converts channel selected by CS3–CS0.

When operating in external clock mode, there is no difference between SCAN[1:0] = 01 and SCAN[1:0] = 11 and converting occurs

perpetually until not-acknowledge occurs.

Table 5. Scanning Configuration

MAX1236–MAX1239

Wake-up is invisible when using an external reference

or VDD as the reference.

Automatic shutdown results in dramatic power savings,

particularly at slow conversion rates and with internal

clock. For example, at a conversion rate of 10ksps, the

average supply current for the MAX1237 is 60µA (typ) and

drops to 6µA (typ) at 1ksps. At 0.1ksps the average sup-

ply current is just 1µA, or a minuscule 3µW of power con-

sumption, see Average Supply Current vs. Conversion

Rate in the

Typical Operating Characteristics

section.

Reference Voltage

SEL[2:0] of the setup byte (Table 1) control the reference

and the AIN_/REF configuration (Table 6). When

AIN_/REF is configured to be a reference input or refer-

ence output (SEL1 = 1), differential conversions on

AIN_/REF appear as if AIN_/REF is connected to GND

(see Note 2 and Table 4). Single-ended conversion in

scan mode AIN_/REF is ignored by the internal limiter,

which sets the highest available channel at AIN2 or

AIN10.

Internal Reference

The internal reference is 4.096V for the MAX1236/

MAX1238 and 2.048V for the MAX1237/MAX1239. SEL1 of

the setup byte controls whether AIN_/REF is used for an

analog input or a reference (Table 6). When AIN_/REF is

configured to be an internal reference output (SEL[2:1] =

11), decouple AIN_/REF to GND with a 0.1µF capacitor

and a 2kΩseries resistor (see the

Typical Operating

Circuit

). Once powered up, the reference always remains

on until reconfigured. The internal reference requires 10ms

to wake up and is accessed using SEL0 (Table 6). When

in shutdown, the internal reference output is in a high-

impedance state. The reference should not be used to

supply current for external circuitry. The internal reference

does not require an external bypass capacitor and works

best when not connected to the pin (SEL1 = 0).

External Reference

The external reference can range from 1V to VDD. For

maximum conversion accuracy, the reference must be

able to deliver up to 40µA and have an output imped-

ance of 500Ωor less. If the reference has a higher out-

put impedance or is noisy, bypass it to GND as close to

AIN_/REF as possible with a 0.1µF capacitor.

Transfer Functions

Output data coding for the MAX1236–MAX1239 is bina-

ry in unipolar mode and two’s complement in bipolar

mode with 1 LSB = (VREF/2N) where “N” is the number of

bits (12). Code transitions occur halfway between suc-

cessive-integer LSB values. Figures 12 and 13 show

the input/output (I/O) transfer functions for unipolar and

bipolar operations, respectively.

Layout, Grounding, and Bypassing

Only use PC boards. Wire-wrap configurations are not

recommended since the layout should ensure proper

separation of analog and digital traces. Do not run ana-

log and digital lines parallel to each other, and do not

layout digital signal paths underneath the ADC pack-

2.7V to 3.6V and 4.5V to 5.5V, Low-Power,

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SEL2 SEL1 SEL0 REFERENCE VOLTAGE AIN_/REF INTERNAL REFERENCE

STATE

00X V

DD Analog Input Always Off

0 1 X External Reference Reference Input Always Off

1 0 0 Internal Reference Analog Input Always Off

1 0 1 Internal Reference Analog Input Always On

1 1 0 Internal Reference Reference Output Always Off

1 1 1 Internal Reference Reference Output Always On

Table 6. Reference Voltage and AIN_/REF Format

OUTPUT CODE

FULL-SCALE

TRANSITION

11 . . . 111

11 . . . 110

11 . . . 101

00 . . . 011

00 . . . 010

00 . . . 001

00 . . . 000

123

0FS

FS - 3/2 LSB

FS = VREF

ZS = GND

INPUT VOLTAGE (LSB)

MAX1236–

MAX1239

1 LSB = VREF

4096

Figure 12. Unipolar Transfer Function

age. Use separate analog and digital PC board ground

sections with only one star point (Figure 14) connecting

the two ground systems (analog and digital). For lowest

noise operation, ensure the ground return to the star

ground’s power supply is low impedance and as short

as possible. Route digital signals far away from sensi-

tive analog and reference inputs.

High-frequency noise in the power supply (VDD) could

influence the proper operation of the ADC’s fast com-

parator. Bypass VDD to the star ground with a network of

two parallel capacitors, 0.1µF and 4.7µF, located as

close as possible to the MAX1236–MAX1239 power-sup-

ply pin. Minimize capacitor lead length for best supply

noise rejection, and add an attenuation resistor (5Ω) in

series with the power supply if it is extremely noisy.

Definitions

Integral Nonlinearity

Integral nonlinearity (INL) is the deviation of the values on

an actual transfer function from a straight line. This straight

line can be either a best straight-line fit or a line drawn

between the endpoints of the transfer function, once offset

and gain errors have been nullified. The MAX1236–

MAX1239’s INL is measured using the endpoint.

Differential Nonlinearity

Differential nonlinearity (DNL) is the difference between

an actual step width and the ideal value of 1 LSB. A

DNL error specification of less than 1 LSB guarantees

no missing codes and a monotonic transfer function.

Aperture Jitter

Aperture jitter (tAJ) is the sample-to-sample variation in

the time between the samples.

Aperture Delay

Aperture delay (tAD) is the time between the falling

edge of the sampling clock and the instant when an

actual sample is taken.

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

For a waveform perfectly reconstructed from digital sam-

ples, the theoretical maximum SNR is the ratio of the full-

scale analog input (RMS value) to the RMS quantization

error (residual error). The ideal, theoretical minimum ana-

log-to-digital noise is caused by quantization error only

and results directly from the ADC’s resolution (N Bits):

SNRMAX[dB] = 6.02dB ✕N + 1.76dB

In reality, there are other noise sources besides quanti-

zation noise: thermal noise, reference noise, clock jitter,

etc. SNR is computed by taking the ratio of the RMS

signal to the RMS noise, which includes all spectral

components minus the fundamental, the first five har-

monics, and the DC offset.

Signal-to-Noise Plus Distortion

Signal-to-noise plus distortion (SINAD) is the ratio of the

fundamental input frequency’s RMS amplitude to the

RMS equivalent of all other ADC output signals.

MAX1236–MAX1239

2.7V to 3.6V and 4.5V to 5.5V, Low-Power,

4-/12-Channel, 2-Wire Serial, 12-Bit ADCs

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011 . . . 111

011 . . . 110

000 . . . 010

000 . . . 001

000 . . . 000

111 . . . 111

111 . . . 110

111 . . . 101

100 . . . 001

100 . . . 000

- FS 0

INPUT VOLTAGE (LSB)

OUTPUT CODE

ZS = 0

+FS - 1 LSB

VCOM VREF/2

VIN = (AIN+) - (AIN-)

FS = VREF

-FS = -VREF

≤

MAX1236-MAX1239

1 LSB = VREF

4096

Figure 13. Bipolar Transfer Function

GND

VLOGIC = 3V/5V3V OR 5V

SUPPLIES

DGND3V/5VGND

*OPTIONAL

4.7μF

R* = 5Ω

0.1μF

VDD

DIGITAL

CIRCUITRY

MAX1236–

MAX1239

Figure 14. Power-Supply Grounding Connection

2.7V to 3.6V and 4.5V to 5.5V, Low-Power,

4-/12-Channel, 2-Wire Serial, 12-Bit ADCs

20 ______________________________________________________________________________________

Effective Number of Bits

Effective number of bits (ENOB) indicates the global

accuracy of an ADC at a specific input frequency and

sampling rate. An ideal ADC’s error consists of quanti-

zation noise only. With an input range equal to the

ADC’s full-scale range, calculate the ENOB as follows:

ENOB = (SINAD - 1.76)/6.02

Total Harmonic Distortion

Total harmonic distortion (THD) is the ratio of the RMS

sum of the input signal’s first five harmonics to the fun-

damental itself. This is expressed as:

where V1is the fundamental amplitude, and V2through

V5 are the amplitudes of the 2nd- through 5th-order

harmonics.

Spurious-Free Dynamic Range

Spurious-free dynamic range (SFDR) is the ratio of the

RMS amplitude of the fundamental (maximum signal

component) to the RMS value of the next largest distor-

tion component.

THD VVVV

log

=× +++

⎛

⎝

⎜⎞

⎠

⎟

⎛

⎝

⎜

⎞

⎠

⎟

20 22324252

SINAD dB SignalRMS

NoiseRMS THDRMS

( ) log=× +

⎡

⎣

⎢⎤

⎦

⎥

*RC NETWORK IS OPTIONAL

**AIN11/REF (MAX1238/MAX1239)

*RS

ANALOG

INPUTS

μCSDA

SCL

GND

RC NETWORK*

VDD

SDA

SCL

2kΩ

AIN0

AIN1

AIN3**/REF

3.3V or 5V

CREF

MAX1236

MAX1237

MAX1238

MAX1239

0.1μF

Typical Operating Circuit

SDA

SCLAIN3/REF

VDD

GNDAIN1

AIN2

AIN0

MAX

TOP VIEW

MAX1236

MAX1237

AIN0 AIN8

AIN9

AIN10

AIN11/REF

VDD

GND

SDA

SCL

MAX1238

MAX1239

QSOP

AIN1

AIN2

AIN5

AIN3

AIN4

AIN6

AIN7

Pin Configurations

MAX1236–MAX1239

2.7V to 3.6V and 4.5V to 5.5V, Low-Power,

4-/12-Channel, 2-Wire Serial, 12-Bit ADCs

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Chip Information

PROCESS: BiCMOS

MAX1236–MAX1239

Package Information

For the latest package outline information and land patterns,

go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages. Note that a “+”, “#”, or

“-” in the package code indicates RoHS status only. Package

drawings may show a different suffix character, but the drawing

pertains to the package regardless of RoHS status.

PACKAGE TYPE PACKAGE CODE DOCUMENT NO.

8 µMAX U8+1 21-0036

16 QSOP E16+4 21-0055

MAX1236–MAX1239

2.7V to 3.6V and 4.5V to 5.5V, Low-Power,

4-/12-Channel, 2-Wire Serial, 12-Bit ADCs

Maxim cannot assume responsibility for use of any circuitry other than circuitry entirely embodied in a Maxim product. No circuit patent licenses are

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Revision History

REVISION

NUMBER

REVISION

DATE DESCRIPTION PAGES

CHANGED

4 9/06 Corrected a typo in the Internal Clock section. 1, 15, 22

5 2/09 Discontinued some versions of the family. 1–6, 13, 17–21

6 11/09 Added Note 13 to Electrical Characteristics table. 4, 5, 6

7 5/10 Added soldering temperature, updated notes, styles, edits,

changed 2N, and modified timing diagram.

2–6, 8, 10, 11,

12, 18–21