MAX4708ESE+ - English Editing Encyclopedia Entry

Product Overview

Category: Integrated Circuits (ICs)

Use: The MAX4708ESE+ is a high-performance, low-voltage, quad SPST analog switch designed for use in various electronic applications. It provides a versatile solution for signal routing and switching requirements.

Characteristics: - Low voltage operation - High performance - Quad single-pole/single-throw (SPST) configuration - Fast switching speed - Low on-resistance - Wide operating temperature range

Package: The MAX4708ESE+ is available in a small-sized 16-pin narrow SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit) package. This package offers excellent thermal performance and ease of integration into circuit designs.

Essence: The essence of the MAX4708ESE+ lies in its ability to provide reliable and efficient signal routing and switching capabilities in low-voltage applications.

Packaging/Quantity: The MAX4708ESE+ is typically packaged in reels or tubes, with a quantity of 250 units per reel/tube.

Specifications

• Supply Voltage Range: 1.8V to 5.5V
• On-Resistance (R_ON): 0.4Ω (typical)
• Switching Time (t_ON, t_OFF): 20ns (typical)
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Input/Output Capacitance: 6pF (typical)
• Leakage Current (I_LEAK): 1nA (typical)

Detailed Pin Configuration

The MAX4708ESE+ features a 16-pin narrow SOIC package with the following pin configuration:

Pin 1: IN1 Pin 2: IN2 Pin 3: IN3 Pin 4: IN4 Pin 5: GND Pin 6: COM1 Pin 7: NO1 Pin 8: NC1 Pin 9: V+ Pin 10: COM2 Pin 11: NO2 Pin 12: NC2 Pin 13: INH Pin 14: COM3 Pin 15: NO3 Pin 16: NC3

Functional Features

• Quad SPST Configuration: The MAX4708ESE+ integrates four independent single-pole/single-throw (SPST) switches, allowing for versatile signal routing and switching capabilities.
• Low On-Resistance: With a typical on-resistance of 0.4Ω, the MAX4708ESE+ minimizes signal attenuation and distortion during switching operations.
• Fast Switching Speed: The device offers a fast switching time of 20ns (typical), ensuring minimal delay in signal transmission.
• Low Leakage Current: The MAX4708ESE+ exhibits a low leakage current of 1nA (typical), reducing power consumption and improving overall system efficiency.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Wide operating voltage range enables compatibility with various low-voltage systems. - High-performance characteristics ensure reliable signal routing and switching. - Small-sized package allows for easy integration into circuit designs. - Fast switching speed minimizes signal delay.

Disadvantages: - Limited to quad SPST configuration, may not be suitable for applications requiring more switch channels. - On-resistance may vary slightly between different units, requiring careful consideration in precision applications.

Working Principles

The MAX4708ESE+ operates based on the principles of solid-state switching. When an appropriate control signal is applied to the input pins (IN1 to IN4), the corresponding switch (NO1 to NO3) is activated, allowing the signal to pass through from the common pin (COM1 to COM3) to the normally open pin (NC1 to NC3). The device utilizes MOSFET-based switching elements to achieve low on-resistance and fast switching speed.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MAX4708ESE+ finds applications in various electronic systems where signal routing and switching are required. Some potential application fields include: - Audio/Video Systems: The device can be used for audio/video signal routing in multimedia systems, amplifiers, and home theater setups. - Communication Systems: It enables signal switching in telecommunication equipment, routers, and network switches. - Test and Measurement Instruments: The MAX4708ESE+ can be utilized in test and measurement instruments for signal routing and multiplexing purposes. - Industrial Control Systems: It finds applications in industrial control systems, providing reliable signal switching capabilities for sensors, actuators, and control modules.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

• ADG1414: Quad SPST Analog Switch
• CD4066B: Quad Bilateral