MAX191BCNG vs MAX178BCNG Comparison

Detailed side-by-side comparison of MAX191BCNG 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 MAX191BCNG MAX178BCNG
Brand Maxim Integrated Maxim Integrated
Category ADC/DAC ADC/DAC
Lifecycle Status Obsolete NRND
Stock Status In Stock In Stock
Unit Price (USD) $11.50 $15.40
Resolution 12 bit 12 bits
Sample Rate 100 kSPS —
Number of Channels 1 —
Architecture SAR (Successive Approximation) SAR (Successive Approximation Register)
Input Type Differential —
Conversion Time 7.5 us 17 µs (typical)
Acquisition Time 2 us —
Supply Voltage +5 V or +/-5 V +5 V (digital); ±5 V or +5 V/-15 V (analog)
Operating Supply Current 3 mA (typ) —
Power-Down Current 20 uA (typ) —
Linearity (DNL/INL) +/-1/2 LSB (B-grade) —
Input Voltage Range 0 V to +5 V or +/-5 V —
Internal Reference 2.5 V bandgap, adjustable —
Digital Interface Parallel (uP-compatible) —
Package 24-PDIP (N) through-hole 24-pin PDIP (NG suffix, through-hole)
Number of Pins 24 —
Operating Temperature 0C to +70C (commercial) 0°C to +70°C (commercial grade, 'C' suffix)
RoHS Status [DATA_NEEDED: RoHS status - pre-RoHS part likely non-compliant] —
Number of Input Channels — 1
Analog Input Range — ±5 V (bipolar) or 0 V to +5 V (unipolar)
Supply Current — 4.5 mA typical
Integral Nonlinearity (INL) — ±0.5 LSB (max)
Zero Error — <100 µV (auto-zero per conversion)
Internal Reference Type — Buried-zener, 10 ppm/°C typical drift
Track-and-Hold — Integrated bipolar T/H amplifier
Data Interface — Parallel (8+4 multiplexed / 12-bit direct)
Calibration — Internal, automatic; no external trims required

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