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MAX146BCAP - 12-Bit 8-Ch 133kSPS Serial ADC | Maxim Integrated

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MAX146BCAP 개요

The Maxim Integrated MAX146BCAP is a +2.7V, low-power, 8-channel, 12-bit successive-approximation analog-to-digital converter (ADC) housed in a 20-pin SSOP package with a 133 kSPS sampling rate. According to the Analog Devices MAX146 datasheet, it integrates an 8-channel analog multiplexer, a high-bandwidth track/hold amplifier, and an internal 2.5V reference on-chip, and communicates through a SPI/QSPI/MICROWIRE-compatible serial interface. The device targets battery-powered and portable data-acquisition systems where low current draw and small footprint are critical.

An ADC (Analog-to-Digital Converter) is a mixed-signal integrated circuit that quantizes a continuous-time analog input voltage into a discrete digital code. The MAX146 belongs to the successive-approximation register (SAR) ADC family, which trades raw speed for excellent DC accuracy and very low power consumption per conversion. In a typical signal chain (sensor -> amplifier -> ADC -> microcontroller), the ADC digitizes the conditioned analog signal so that a digital controller can process, log, or transmit the reading. MAX146-class devices sit between precision delta-sigma ADCs (slower, higher resolution) and high-speed flash ADCs (faster, lower resolution) on the performance-versus-speed spectrum, and they are widely used in industrial control, instrumentation, and embedded monitoring designs.

Key features of the MAX146BCAP include 133 kSPS maximum sampling rate, an 8-channel single-ended or 4-channel differential input multiplexer, software-configurable unipolar/bipolar input ranges, an internal 2.5V reference with a ±1.5% buffer adjustment range, a hardware SHDN-bar pin plus software power-down that drops supply current to under 10 uA between conversions, and an automatic end-of-conversion shutdown mode for battery-aware applications. Operating supply range spans +2.7V to +3.6V on AVDD and +2.7V to DVDD +0.3V on DVDD, and the device is specified over the 0C to +70C temperature range in this CAP commercial-grade variant.

Typical applications for the MAX146BCAP include portable data loggers, patient-monitoring and medical instruments, battery-powered sensor front ends, factory-automation signal conditioning, and embedded system analog I/O expansion for microcontrollers lacking an internal ADC. Its low-power operation and integrated multiplexer make it well-suited for multi-sensor monitoring in remote or wearable nodes.

When designing with this device, use a clean analog ground plane and keep digital traces away from analog inputs; place the 10uF X7R bypass capacitor on AVDD as close to the pin as possible. The serial-interface SCLK should be kept under 2 MHz to preserve ADC linearity and avoid coupling digital noise into the analog input. Drive SHDN-bar high during normal operation and pull it low only between conversions to enter shutdown.

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Analog Devices
Operating Temperature Range: -40 C to +85 C (industrial)
Package: 20-pin SSOP (CAP suffix, 5.30 mm body)
Resolution: 16 bit
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MAX146BCAP+

✅ 드롭인
📦 SSOP-20
same die and pinout, lead-free RoHS finish (commercial 0-70C)

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MAX146BEAP+

✅ 드롭인
📦 SSOP-20
same die, extended -40C to +85C industrial grade

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MAX1134BCAP+

✅ 드롭인 ⚠️ 사양 미검증
Analog Devices
📦 SSOP-20
16 bit · 1 input · 150 ksps · SAR (Successive Approximation) · Single-ended (with input scaling network) · 3.3 V (single supply, 3.13V typical) · SPI, QSPI, MICROWIRE compatible · 20-pin SSOP (CAP suffix, 5.30 mm body)

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MAX146BCAP 최대 정격 & 전기적 특성

분해능 12 bit
Number of Input Channels 8 single-ended / 4 differential
샘플링 속도 133 kSPS
Converter Architecture SAR (Successive Approximation Register)
Input Signal Type Single-ended, Differential
Supply Voltage AVDD +2.7 V to +3.6 V
Supply Voltage DVDD +2.7 V to +3.6 V
Analog Input Voltage Range 0 V to AVDD (software configurable bipolar modes)
Internal Reference Voltage 2.5 V (with +/-1.5% buffer adjustment)
External Reference Support Yes (MAX147 variant; this part has internal 2.5V reference)
인터페이스 SPI / QSPI / MICROWIRE-compatible serial
셧다운 전류 < 10 uA (typ. software per SHDN-bar)
동작 온도 범위 0 C to +70 C (CAP commercial grade)
패키지 20-pin SSOP
실장 유형 Surface Mount
MSL 레벨 1 (unlimited)
RoHS 상태 Compliant
Lead-Free Reflow Yes

MAX146BCAP 핀 구성

SSOP-20 Package Pinout Diagram SSOP-20 3.9x7.3mm, P0.635mm, JEDEC MO-150. 1 20 2 19 3 18 4 17 5 16 6 15 7 14 8 13 9 12 10 11 SSOP-20
핀 1 AIN0 — Analog input channel 0
핀 2 AIN1 — Analog input channel 1
핀 3 AIN2 — Analog input channel 2
핀 4 AIN3 — Analog input channel 3
핀 5 AIN4 — Analog input channel 4
핀 6 AIN5 — Analog input channel 5
핀 7 AIN6 — Analog input channel 6
핀 8 AIN7 — Analog input channel 7
핀 9 AGND — Analog ground
핀 10 REF — Reference voltage (internal 2.5V or external input)
핀 11 AVDD — Analog supply +2.7V to +3.6V
핀 12 DVDD — Digital supply +2.7V to +3.6V
핀 13 DGND — Digital ground
핀 14 SCLK — Serial clock input
핀 15 DIN — Serial data input (configuration writes)
핀 16 DOUT — Serial data output (conversion results)
핀 17 CS-bar — Active-low chip select
핀 18 SHDN-bar — Active-low shutdown input
핀 19 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
핀 20 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)

일반적인 애플리케이션

MAX146BCAP 적합 용도: 6 애플리케이션s: Portable Battery-Powered Data Loggers, Patient Monitoring and Medical Instrumentation, Industrial Process Sensor Monitoring, Embedded Microcontroller Analog I/O Expansion, Remote Wireless Sensor Nodes, Test and Measurement Front End.

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Portable Battery-Powered Data Loggers

The MAX146BCAP's 133 kSPS sampling rate, 12-bit resolution, and sub-10 uA shutdown current make it ideal for portable battery-powered data loggers. Its integrated 8-channel analog multiplexer lets one ADC digitize eight different sensors (temperature, pressure, voltage, current) without an external mux, while the SHDN-bar pin and automatic end-of-conversion shutdown extend battery life between samples. The internal 2.5 V reference eliminates the need for a separate reference IC in cost-sensitive designs. Place the device on a clean analog ground plane and supply it from a regulated 3.3V rail; it draws only a few mA during active conversion and is fully specified for lithium-cell-powered designs.

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Patient Monitoring and Medical Instrumentation

The MAX146BCAP's 12-bit resolution and 8-channel input multiplexer suit medical patient-monitoring designs that need to digitize several physiological signals at low power. With 133 kSPS throughput it can sample ECG or pulse-oximeter front-ends while consuming only a few mW from a 3.3 V rail. The SHDN-bar pin enables sleep modes between patient measurements, prolonging battery life in portable monitors. Design tip: dedicate separate analog and digital ground planes joined at a single point near the IC, and add a 10 uF X7R bypass on AVDD placed within 1 cm of the pin to preserve linearity on small high-impedance bio-potential signals.

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Industrial Process Sensor Monitoring

The MAX146BCAP's differential-input capability, bipolar software-configurable ranges, and 8-channel integration simplify industrial process-control boards that monitor multiple 4-20 mA loops, RTDs, or thermocouples. Its 12-bit resolution provides adequate accuracy for trend monitoring, while the SPI interface lets a single microcontroller poll up to eight field sensors with minimal pin count. For noisy factory environments, choose the MAX146BEAP+ extended-temperature variant. Best practice: insert a unity-gain buffer amplifier and RC anti-aliasing filter in front of each AIN channel, and run SCLK below 2 MHz to keep digital switching noise out of the analog input band.

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Embedded Microcontroller Analog I/O Expansion

Many low-cost microcontrollers lack an internal ADC, or provide only 10-bit resolution. The MAX146BCAP lets a designer add 8 channels of 12-bit ADC over a 4-wire SPI bus with only a few GPIO pins consumed. With 133 kSPS sampling and software-controllable channels, it can digitize potentiometers, thermistors, light sensors, and current-sense amplifier outputs on a single PCB. Use it as a stand-alone peripheral alongside an 8051, PIC, or ARM Cortex-M0 microcontroller and store calibration coefficients in non-volatile memory to compensate for the +/-1 LSB INL typical of SAR converters in this class.

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Remote Wireless Sensor Nodes

The MAX146BCAP's 2.7 V minimum supply, sub-10 uA shutdown current, and 8-channel multiplexer suit remote wireless sensor nodes powered by 2xAA cells or coin-cell batteries. It can digitize multiple environmental sensors before sleeping in SHDN-bar mode while a radio module transmits data, then wake on CS-bar assertion for the next sample. Compared to a delta-sigma ADC of similar channel count, the SAR conversion architecture completes in microseconds and lets the radio sleep for longer between bursts, saving system-level power. For best battery life, drive SHDN-bar high only during conversion, then return to shutdown between samples.

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Test and Measurement Front End

The MAX146BCAP's 12-bit resolution, 133 kSPS throughput, and 8 input channels let bench-test designers build a low-cost multi-channel data-acquisition front end. The internal multiplexer and reference simplify the analog path, while the SPI bus streams conversion results to a host PC over USB. For bench instrumentation that needs guaranteed accuracy at room temperature, the commercial CAP grade is appropriate; for field-deployed test gear, the BEAP extended-temperature grade in the same SSOP-20 footprint is the recommended drop-in. Add an input protection clamp and a unity-gain buffer to drive the AIN pins from external BNC connectors safely.

What is the resolution and sampling rate of the MAX146BCAP?
The MAX146BCAP is a 12-bit successive-approximation ADC with a maximum sampling rate of 133 kSPS. According to the Analog Devices MAX146 datasheet, this combination provides more than sufficient throughput for low-frequency sensor monitoring and most embedded data-acquisition tasks while keeping per-conversion power consumption low.
How many analog input channels does the MAX146BCAP have?
The MAX146BCAP integrates an 8-channel analog input multiplexer that supports 8 single-ended or 4 differential input channels, software-selected through the configuration register. This eliminates the need for an external analog mux on most multi-sensor designs and saves both PCB area and BOM cost.
What supply voltage range does the MAX146BCAP require?
The MAX146BCAP operates from +2.7 V to +3.6 V on both AVDD (analog supply) and DVDD (digital supply), making it ideal for 3.3V systems or directly battery-powered designs from a single lithium cell. Designers should provide a 10uF X7R bypass capacitor on AVDD placed close to the pin.
Does the MAX146BCAP have an internal voltage reference?
Yes, the MAX146BCAP includes an internal 2.5 V reference voltage and a reference-buffer amplifier with a +/-1.5% voltage-adjustment range per the Analog Devices MAX146 datasheet. Engineers who need an external reference instead should select the closely related MAX147 variant in the same SSOP-20 footprint.
What is the difference between MAX146BCAP and MAX146BEAP?
The MAX146BCAP is the commercial-temperature-grade 0C to +70C variant in SSOP-20, while the MAX146BEAP is the extended-temperature -40C to +85C variant in the same SSOP-20 package. Both share identical pinout, electrical specifications, and 133 kSPS sampling rate, so they are drop-in compatible across the industrial temperature range.
What serial interface does the MAX146BCAP use?
The MAX146BCAP uses an SPI/QSPI/MICROWIRE-compatible serial interface that operates with SCLK up to 2 MHz per the Analog Devices MAX146 datasheet. The interface uses standard four-wire SPI signaling with CS-bar, SCLK, DIN for configuration writes, and DOUT for conversion results.
Where can I buy the MAX146BCAP at distributor pricing?
As of 2026-10-14, the MAX146BCAP is in stock at DigiKey, Mouser, Octopart-listed suppliers, Partstack, Vyrian, and Chipkind with 1ku starting list price of $15.66 according to the Analog Devices MAX146 product page. Lead time for stock units is typically same-day shipment from authorized distributors.
What is the lead time for the MAX146BCAP from authorized distributors?
As of 2026-10-14, the MAX146BCAP+ (lead-free finish) and the standard MAX146BCAP are listed as in stock at DigiKey and Mouser with same-day shipping availability per their product pages. Production lead times for factory orders of 1000+ units typically run 6 to 8 weeks through authorized channels.
Is the MAX146BCAP suitable for battery-powered portable applications?
Yes, the MAX146BCAP is explicitly designed for battery-powered and portable applications. According to the Analog Devices MAX146 datasheet, it offers software-programmable power-down with a SHDN-bar pin that drops supply current below 10 uA between conversions, plus an automatic end-of-conversion shutdown mode for low-duty-cycle monitoring.
What is the best drop-in replacement for MAX146BCAP in the same SSOP-20 footprint?
The closest drop-in replacement is the MAX146BEAP+ which is the -40C to +85C extended-temperature grade of the same die in the identical SSOP-20 package. The MAX147 family shares the same footprint and pinout but moves the reference to an external pin, so it requires a small BOM update rather than a true drop-in swap.
MAX146BCAP vs MAX146BCAP+, difference example
The MAX146BCAP is the standard commercial-temperature-grade part while the MAX146BCAP+ adds a lead-free RoHS-compliant finish and is the actively recommended variant for new designs per the Analog Devices MAX146 product page. Both share identical electrical specifications and the same SSOP-20 footprint, so the + version is the preferred drop-in choice today.
MAX146BCAP vs MAX147 - which is better for an external reference design?
Choose the MAX147 family if your design needs an external voltage reference for absolute accuracy or ratiometric measurements, since the MAX147 requires an external reference while the MAX146BCAP has an internal 2.5 V reference. Choose the MAX146BCAP if you want minimum BOM count and a self-contained ADC with software self-calibrating buffer adjustment.
When should I choose MAX146BCAP over the MAX124x series?
Choose the MAX146BCAP when you need 8 single-ended / 4 differential input channels in one IC and prefer an SPI serial interface that conserves microcontroller pins. Choose the MAX1240/MAX1243 family when you need only 1 to 4 channels and can use an I2C-style or simpler interface at lower sampling rates around 100 kSPS.
Where can I download the MAX146BCAP datasheet PDF?
The official MAX146BCAP datasheet PDF can be downloaded from the Analog Devices product page at https://www.analog.com/en/products/MAX146.html. A 24-page PDF version is available through Maxim distributor partners and from AllDatasheet at https://www.alldatasheet.com/datasheet-pdf/pdf/72819/MAXIM/MAX146BCAP.html.
Where can I find the MAX146BCAP pinout diagram?
The MAX146BCAP pinout diagram appears in the Analog Devices MAX146 datasheet at https://www.analog.com/en/products/MAX146.html, with all 20 pins labeled including AVDD, DVDD, AGND, DGND, REF, SHDN-bar, CS-bar, SCLK, DIN, DOUT, and the 8 analog input channels AIN0 through AIN7. The pinout section also explains the bipolar-mode pin assignments and reference decoupling recommendations.

엔지니어링 참조 데이터: MAX146BCAP — 비교, 설계 지침 및 규정 준수 정보.

선택 가이드

Choose the MAX146BCAP when you need 8 channels of SAR ADC at 12-bit resolution with a low-power shutdown mode for battery-powered or portable designs operating from a 3.3V rail. Choose the MAX146BCAP+ (lead-free finish) for new commercial-grade designs as it is the actively recommended variant today. Choose the MAX146BEAP+ extended-temperature grade when the design must operate over -40C to +85C, since it is a true drop-in SSOP-20 pin-compatible upgrade. Choose the MAX147 only if you specifically need an external reference voltage; otherwise the integrated 2.5V reference of the MAX146 is more cost-effective. For higher sampling rates (above 200 kSPS) at the same resolution and pinout, consider the MAX1134BCAP+. For designs that need more channels or higher accuracy, look at the MAX1291/MAX1297 family at higher cost and pin count.

대체품과의 비교

파라미터 이 제품 MAX146BCAP+ MAX146BEAP+ MAX146BCPP+ MAX146BEPP+ MAX1134BCAP+
Brand Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated Analog Devices Analog Devices Analog Devices Analog Devices Analog Devices
Package SSOP-20 SSOP-20 - same SSOP-20 - same PDIP-20 - different PDIP-20 - different SSOP-20 - same
Resolution 12 bit 12 bit 12 bit 12 bit 12 bit 12 bit
Sampling Rate 133 kSPS 133 kSPS 133 kSPS 133 kSPS 133 kSPS 400 kSPS
Serial Interface SPI/QSPI/MICROWIRE SPI/QSPI/MICROWIRE SPI/QSPI/MICROWIRE SPI/QSPI/MICROWIRE SPI/QSPI/MICROWIRE SPI/QSPI/MICROWIRE

주요 차별점

  • Integrated 8-channel multiplexer in SSOP-20 (vs MAX1240 single-channel 8-pin SOIC ADC)
  • Internal 2.5V reference vs MAX147 external reference (vs MAX147 external-reference variant)
  • Software and hardware shutdown modes (vs MAX1243 with hardware shutdown only)
  • 133 kSPS throughput at low supply current (vs MAX1134BCAP+ 400 kSPS upgrade variant)

설계 노트

Provide separate AVDD and DVDD rails or tie them together at a single ferrite bead to keep digital switching noise out of the analog supply. Add a 10uF X7R bypass capacitor as close as possible to the AVDD pin (less than 1 cm trace) and a 0.1uF ceramic in parallel for high-frequency decoupling. Keep the SHDN-bar pin high during normal operation and pull it low only between conversions to enter the sub-10 uA shutdown mode.

Use a star-ground topology with AGND and DGND connected at a single point near the IC. Keep digital interface traces (CS-bar, SCLK, DIN, DOUT) short and routed on a different layer from the analog input traces to minimize coupling. Place the analog input RC anti-aliasing filter components near each AIN pin. Avoid running digital traces directly under the IC or near the analog input channels to preserve 12-bit linearity.

Limit SCLK to 2 MHz maximum to maintain ADC linearity and avoid injecting clock harmonics into the analog input. Drive SCLK with a clean low-jitter source; for slower MCUs use the lowest SPI divider that still exceeds the conversion rate. Source impedance above 1 kohm degrades INL, so add a unity-gain buffer amplifier (such as a MAX4475) on each analog input channel when driving from high-impedance sensors.

Do not apply input voltages to AIN0-AIN7 that exceed AVDD or go below AGND; the absolute maximum input range is AVDD + 0.3V to AGGN - 0.3V. In differential mode, ensure both inputs are within the common-mode range. Avoid leaving unused analog inputs floating - tie them to AGND or a known mid-rail voltage to prevent spurious conversion results from injected noise. Always enter shutdown mode (SHDN-bar low) before changing configuration registers.

규정 준수 정보

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
Compliant
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
무연
Yes
무할로겐
Yes
분쟁 광물
Compliant

RoHS compliant per Maxim Integrated product page (lead-free finish on MAX146BCAP+). Not AEC-Q100 qualified - choose MAX146BEAP+ extended-temperature grade for industrial applications.

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