MAX120CNG - Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated

Manufacturer Part Number

MAX120CNG

Manufacturer

Analog Devices

Introduction

The MAX120CNG is an obsolete 12-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) from Analog Devices, designed for data acquisition systems.

Product Features and Performance

12-bit resolution

Sampling rate up to 500k samples per second

Single-ended input

Parallel data interface

Sample-and-hold (S/H) functionality

Successive Approximation Register (SAR) architecture

External and internal reference voltage options

Product Advantages

High-speed sampling ideal for real-time applications

Flexible reference voltage compatible with various signal levels

Simple parallel interface for straightforward digital data retrieval

Key Technical Parameters

Number of Bits: 12

Sampling Rate: 500k samples per second

Number of Inputs: 1

Input Type: Single Ended

Data Interface: Parallel

S/H-ADC ratio: 1:1

Number of A/D Converters: 1

Architecture: SAR

Reference Type: External, Internal

Supply Voltage, Analog: 5V, -10.8V to 15.75V

Supply Voltage, Digital: 5V

Quality and Safety Features

Operating Temperature range from 0°C to 70°C

Compatibility

Through-hole mounting type suitable for various PCB designs

Accepts external or internal reference voltages for versatile signal measurement

Application Areas

Designed for data acquisition applications in industrial, medical, and instrumentation sectors

Product Lifecycle

Obsolete status suggests the product is no longer manufactured

Alternative ADCs or upgrades should be considered due to the discontinuation

Several Key Reasons to Choose This Product

Rapid sampling rate enables precise real-time data acquisition

The robust SAR architecture ensures high accuracy and repeatable measurements

Ability to use both external and internal references increases flexibility in system design

Wide analog supply voltage range accommodates different power supply levels

Can be easily integrated into existing systems with parallel interface and through-hole mounting