MAX178BCNG vs MAX178AENG+ Comparison

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

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