The MAX1220/MAX1257/MAX1258 integrate a 12-bit, multichannel, analog-to-digital converter (ADC), and a 12- bit, octal, digital-to-analog converter (DAC) in a single IC. These devices also include a temperature sensor and configurable general-purpose I/O ports (GPIOs) with a 25MHz SPI™-/QSPI™-/MICROWIRE™-compatible serial interface. The ADC is available in 8 and 16 input-channel versions. The octal DAC outputs settle within 2.0µs and the ADC has a 225ksps conversion rate. All devices include an internal reference (2.5V or 4.096V) for both the ADC and DAC. Programmable ref- erence modes allow the use of an internal reference, an external reference, or a combination of both. Features such as an internal ±1°C accurate temperature sensor, FIFO, scan modes, programmable internal or external clock modes, data averaging, and AutoShutdown™ allow users to minimize power consumption and proces- sor requirements. The low glitch energy (4nV•s) and low digital feedthrough (0.5nV•s) of the integrated octal DACs make these devices ideal for digital control of fast-response closed-loop systems. The devices are guaranteed to operate with a supply volt- age from +2.7V to +3.6V (MAX1257) and from +4.75V to +5.25V (MAX1220/MAX1258). These devices consume 2.5mA at 225ksps throughput, only 22µA at 1ksp through- put, and under 0.2µA in the shutdown mode. The MAX1257/MAX1258 feature 12 GPIOs, while the MAX1220 offers four GPIOs that can be configured as inputs or outputs. The MAX1220 is available in a 36-pin thin QFN pack- age. The MAX1257/MAX1258 are available in 48-pin thin QFN package. All devices are specified over the -40°C to +85°C temperature range.