MAX517BEPA+ Analog Devices Integrated Circuit (Dual-In-Line Packages) In Stock
The Analog Devices MAX517BEPA+ is an 8-bit DAC with a 2-wire I2C-compatible serial interface and rail-to-rail output capability in an 8-pin DIP package. It accepts a single supply voltage and delivers an output spanning the full supply rail, simplifying use with 3 V and 5 V microcontroller systems. Available worldwide in lead-free packaging for industrial and consumer designs.
- Manufacturer
- Analog Devices
- Package
- Dual-In-Line Packages
- Pin Count
- 8
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- MAX517BEPA+ Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $4.2700(MOQ 500)
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
What are the key features of MAX517BEPA+?
- 8-bit resolution DAC with I2C 2-wire serial interface, enabling voltage output control using only 2 GPIO lines from any microcontroller
- Rail-to-rail output swing allows the DAC to deliver the full 0 V to VDD output range without headroom loss, maximizing usable dynamic range
- Single-supply operation from 2.7 V to 5.5 V suits both 3.3 V and 5 V logic systems without additional supply rails
- 8-pin DIP package enables breadboard prototyping and easy through-hole assembly for laboratory and low-volume production
What is MAX517BEPA+ used for?
The MAX517BEPA+ is used in microcontroller-based systems requiring a simple digitally controlled analog voltage output, such as programmable reference voltage generators, analog gain control circuits, and bias adjustment loops. Its I2C interface allows daisy-chaining multiple DAC channels on a single 2-wire bus, making it useful in test and measurement equipment, audio signal processing, and sensor calibration fixtures. The rail-to-rail output and wide 2.7 V to 5.5 V supply range simplify use in portable battery-powered instruments and embedded control systems.
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
Where can I find the MAX517BEPA+ datasheet?
MAX517BEPA+ Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from Analog Devices
What are equivalent replacements for MAX517BEPA+?
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What resolution and interface does the MAX517BEPA+ provide for digital-to-analog conversion?
The MAX517BEPA+ provides 8-bit resolution, yielding 256 discrete output steps across the supply rail, and communicates via a 2-wire I2C-compatible serial interface. At 5 V supply, each LSB corresponds to approximately 19.6 mV, sufficient for most programmable reference, bias adjustment, and gain control applications.
How does the rail-to-rail output of the MAX517BEPA+ benefit designs with constrained supply headroom?
The rail-to-rail output stage allows the MAX517BEPA+ to drive the analog output to within a few millivolts of both the 0 V ground rail and the VDD supply, using the full output swing without the 0.5 V to 1 V headroom penalty of traditional single-supply op-amp output stages. This is critical in 3.3 V systems where usable signal range would otherwise be reduced to roughly 2 V rather than the full 3.3 V span.
Can the MAX517BEPA+ be used in a 3.3 V microcontroller system, and what supply voltage range does it support?
Yes. The MAX517BEPA+ operates across a supply voltage range of 2.7 V to 5.5 V, making it fully compatible with 3.3 V microcontroller systems as well as 5 V platforms. The I2C interface logic levels track the supply, so no level-shifting is required when connecting to a 3.3 V MCU running the I2C bus at the same voltage.
For a laboratory calibration fixture, why might the MAX517BEPA+ 8-pin DIP be preferred over an SMD DAC?
The 8-pin DIP package of the MAX517BEPA+ is ideal for prototype breadboards and hand-soldered through-hole PCBs in laboratory calibration and test fixtures, where repairability and ease of component swapping matter more than PCB footprint minimization. A calibration engineer can replace the DAC in under 1 minute without rework equipment, which reduces downtime when troubleshooting an 8-bit voltage-controlled reference circuit during instrument development.
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Analog Devices (ADI) is a global leader in high-performance analog, mixed-signal, and digital signal processing integrated circuits used in virtually all types of electronic equipment.
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