General Description
The MAX1291/MAX1293 low-power, 12-bit analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) feature a successive-approximation ADC, automatic power-down, fast wake-up (2µs), an on-chip clock, +2.5V internal reference, and a high-speed, byte-wide parallel interface. They operate with a single +3V analog supply and feature a VLOGIC pin that allows them to interface directly with a +1.8V to +5.5V digital supply.
Power consumption is only 5.7mW (VDD = VLOGIC) at the maximum sampling rate of 250ksps. Two software selectable power-down modes enable the MAX1291/MAX1293 to be shut down between conversions; accessing the parallel interface returns them to normal operation. Powering down between conversions can cut supply current to under 10µA at reduced sampling rates.
Both devices offer software-configurable analog inputs for unipolar/bipolar and single-ended/pseudo-differential operation. In single-ended mode, the MAX1291 has 8 input channels and the MAX1293 has 4 input channels (4 and 2 input channels, respectively, when in pseudo-differential mode).
Excellent dynamic performance and low power combined with ease of use and small package size make these converters ideal for battery-powered and data acquisition applications or for other circuits with demanding power consumption and space requirements.
The MAX1291 is available in a 28-pin QSOP package, while the MAX1293 is available in a 24-pin QSOP. For pin-compatible +5V, 12-bit versions, refer to the MAX1290/MAX1292 data sheet.

FEATUREs
♦ 12-Bit Resolution, ±0.5LSB Linearity
♦ +3V Single Operation
♦ User-Adjustable Logic Level (+1.8V to +3.6V)
♦ Internal +2.5V Reference
♦ Software-Configurable, Analog Input Multiplexer
   8-Channel Single-Ended/
   4-Channel Pseudo-Differential (MAX1291)
   4-Channel Single-Ended/
   2-Channel Pseudo-Differential (MAX1293)
♦ Software-Configurable, Unipolar/Bipolar Inputs
♦ Low Power: 1.9mA (250ksps)
   1.0mA (100ksps)
   400µA (10ksps)
   2µA (Shutdown)
♦ Internal 3MHz Full-Power Bandwidth Track/Hold
♦ Byte-Wide Parallel (8+4) Interface
♦ Small Footprint:
   28-Pin QSOP (MAX1291)
   24-Pin QSOP (MAX1293)
  
Applications
   Industrial Control Systems
   Data Logging
   Energy Management
   Patient Monitoring
   Data-Acquisition Systems
   Touch Screens