MAX157BEPA
MAX157BEPA - 10-Bit 108ksps 2-Ch Serial ADC | Maxim Integrated
The Maxim Integrated MAX157BEPA is a +2.7V, low-power, 2-channel, 108 ksps, 10-bit successive-approximation analog-to-digital converter (ADC) housed in an 8-pin PDIP (DIP-8) through-hole package. The MAX157BEPA delivers a single-ended analog input, on-chip 4.096 MHz oscillator, and a high-speed 3-wire SPI/QSPI/MICROWIRE-compatible serial interface that streams conversion results directly to a microcontroller or DSP.
An ADC (analog-to-digital converter) is a mixed-signal integrated circuit that quantizes a continuous analog voltage into a discrete digital code. Successive-approximation ADCs use an internal DAC and comparator to binary-search the input against reference-derived levels, trading off conversion speed against die area and power. The MAX157BEPA belongs to the successive-approximation ADC family, which is the dominant topology for general-purpose 8-to-16 bit industrial data-acquisition and instrumentation applications because it delivers a deterministic conversion time and low latency compared with delta-sigma converters.
Key specifications include 2 single-ended input channels, 10-bit resolution, 108 ksps maximum sampling rate, 7.4 µs successive-approximation conversion time, automatic power-down between conversions, fast 2.5 µs wake-up, on-chip clock, and 3-wire serial output. Operating from a single +2.7V to +5.25V supply, the part consumes only 3.2 mW at VDD = +3.6 V at full sampling rate and drops to microamp-level standby current in power-down mode, making it well suited for battery-powered and energy-harvesting designs.
The MAX157BEPA uses a classic switched-capacitor charge-redistribution SAR architecture with an input track-and-hold, internal reference, and an on-chip 4.096 MHz oscillator. This architecture provides excellent linearity, low aperture uncertainty, and deterministic throughput at 108 ksps, supporting both single-shot and continuous conversion sequences without external clock conditioning.
Typical applications include portable data loggers, handheld multimeters, industrial process transmitters, weigh scales, isolated sensor front-ends, panel meters, and consumer measurement equipment. The DIP-8 package suits prototype breadboarding, through-hole production, and socket-based test fixtures where surface-mount parts are impractical. Designers favor this part for its small footprint, single-supply operation, and easy 3-wire interface.
When laying out the PCB, keep analog and digital ground returns short and join them at one star point near the ADC GND pin. Place a 0.1 µF decoupling capacitor within a few millimeters of the VDD pin and a 10 µF bulk cap on the supply for low-noise operation. The input source impedance should stay under 5 kΩ to preserve linearity; add an input buffer if your signal source exceeds this limit.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet, including thermal performance, PCB layout recommendations, and a side-by-side comparison against the MAX157BEPA+ and MAX159 same-family variants.
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