MAX178AENG+ vs MAX178BCNG Comparison

Detailed side-by-side comparison of MAX178AENG+ by Maxim Integrated and MAX178BCNG by Maxim Integrated. Compare key specifications, electrical parameters, packaging, lifecycle status, pricing, and availability to determine the best component for your design requirements.

Specification Comparison

Parameter MAX178AENG+ MAX178BCNG
Brand Maxim Integrated Maxim Integrated
Category ADC/DAC ADC/DAC
Lifecycle Status Active NRND
Stock Status In Stock In Stock
Unit Price (USD) $17.65 $15.40
Manufacturer Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated —
Part Number MAX178AENG+ —
Resolution 12 bits 12 bits
Converter Type SAR (Successive Approximation Register) —
Sampling Rate 17 ksps —
Number of Input Channels 1 1
Input Type Single-Ended, unipolar or bipolar —
Analog Input Range 0 to +5 V or +/-5 V (pin-selectable) ±5 V (bipolar) or 0 V to +5 V (unipolar)
Supply Voltage (VDD) +5 V (typ), with +/-5 V supply option —
Integral Non-Linearity +/-1 LSB (max, A grade) —
Zero Error < 100 uV (typ, after auto-zero) <100 µV (auto-zero per conversion)
Internal Reference Yes (precision, factory-trimmed) —
Track-and-Hold Integrated Integrated bipolar T/H amplifier
Conversion Clock Internal —
Digital Output Serial —
Auto-Zero Cycle Included (every conversion) —
Operating Temperature -40 C to +85 C 0°C to +70°C (commercial grade, 'C' suffix)
Package 24-pin PDIP (N-24, plastic DIP) 24-pin PDIP (NG suffix, through-hole)
Terminal Form Through-Hole —
Number of Terminals 24 —
Mounting Type Through-Hole (DIP) —
RoHS Status Compliant —
Architecture — SAR (Successive Approximation Register)
Conversion Time — 17 µs (typical)
Supply Voltage — +5 V (digital); ±5 V or +5 V/-15 V (analog)
Supply Current — 4.5 mA typical
Integral Nonlinearity (INL) — ±0.5 LSB (max)
Internal Reference Type — Buried-zener, 10 ppm/°C typical drift
Data Interface — Parallel (8+4 multiplexed / 12-bit direct)
Calibration — Internal, automatic; no external trims required

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