The MAX14756/MAX14757/MAX14758 are analog
switches with a low on-resistance of 10I (max) that
conduct equally well in both directions. All devices have
a rail-to-rail analog-signal range. They operate with a single +10V to +70V supply in unipolar applications or Q35V
dual supplies in bipolar applications. The bipolar supplies can be offset and do not have to be symmetrical.
The MAX14756 is a quad normally closed (NC) singlepole/single-throw (SPST) switch, the MAX14757 is a quad
normally open (NO) SPST switch, and the MAX14758 has
two NO and two NC SPST switches. These switches have
5I (typ) on-resistances and low on-leakage currents of
0.01nA (typ). The on-resistance flatness is 0.004I (typ).
The devices are suitable for a multitude of analog signal
routing and switching applications. They are specified
over an extended temperature range of -40NC to +85NC,
but can be operated up to +125NC with elevated leakage
currents.
Note 1: Package thermal resistances were obtained using the method described in JEDEC specification JESD51-7, using a four-
layer board. For detailed information on package thermal considerations, refer to www.maxim-ic.com/thermal-tutorial.
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to absolute
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
Note 2: Guaranteed by design; not production tested.
Note 3: All parameters in single-supply operation are expected to be the same as in dual-supply operation.
= 0V, VL = +3.3V, TA = -40NC to +85NC, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25NC.) (Note 2)
The MAX14756/MAX14757/MAX14758 are analog
switches with low on-resistance of 10I (max) that conduct equally well in both directions. All devices have
a rail-to-rail analog-signal range. They operate with a
single +70V supply in unipolar applications or Q35V dual
supplies in bipolar applications. The bipolar supplies
can be offset and do not have to be symmetrical.
The MAX14756 is a quad NC SPST switch, the MAX14757
is a quad NO SPST switch, and the MAX14758 has two
NO and two NC SPST switches. These switches have 5I
(typ) on-resistances and low on-leakage currents of 5nA
(max). The on-resistance flatness is 0.004I (typ). These
devices are suitable for a multitude of analog-signal routing and switching applications, and are functonally operational up to +125°C with increased leakage currents.
Applications Information
Low-Distortion Audio
The MAX14756/MAX14757/MAX14758 switches, having
low RON and very low RON variation with signal amplitude, are well suited for low-distortion audio applications. The Typical Operating Characteristics show Total
Harmonic Distortion (THD) vs. Frequency graphs for
several signal amplitudes.
Current Through the Switches
The current flowing through every switch must be limited
to Q50mA for normal operation. If the current exceeds
MAX14756/MAX14757/MAX14758
this limit, an internal leakage current flows from the
switch to VSS. Larger input currents do not destroy the
device, as long as the Absolute Maximum Ratings are
not exceeded.
Input-Voltage Clamping
For applications that require input voltages beyond the
supplies rails, the internal input diodes to VDD and VSS
can be used to limit the input voltages. As shown in
Figure 9, series resistors can be employed at the inputs
to limit the currents flowing into the diodes during undervoltage and overvoltage conditions. Choose the limiting resistors such that the input currents are limited to
I
(MAX) = 100mA. The values of the current-limit resis-
IN_
tors can be calculated as the larger of R
V (MAX) V
R
LIM
R
LIM
INDD
=
+
VV (MIN)
SSIN
=
−
−
I(MAX)
IN_
−
I(MAX)
IN_
LIM+
and R
LIM-
During an undervoltage or overvoltage condition, the
input impedance is equal to R
dissipation due to the fault currents needs to be calculated. During an overvoltage or undervoltage clamping
condition on one switch input, the other switches of the
.
MAX14756/MAX14757/MAX14758 operate normally.
If input voltages are expected to go beyond the supply
voltages, but within the absolute maximum supply voltages of the MAX14756/MAX14757/MAX14758, add two
diodes in series with the supplies as shown in Figure 10.
Figure 9. Input Overvoltage and Undervoltage Clamping
A1
R
LIM
A2
R
LIM
A3
R
LIM
A4
MAX14756/MAX14757/MAX14758
V
DD
MAX14756
MAX14757
MAX14758
V
SS
B1
B2
B3
B4
V+
V
DD
R
A_
V
IN
V
SS
V-
Figure 10. Beyond-the-Rail Application
During undervoltage and overvoltage events, the internal
diodes pull VDD/VSS supplies up/down. An advantage
of this scheme is that the input impedance is high and
currents do not flow though the MAX14756/MAX14757/
MAX14758 during overvoltage and undervoltage events.
The input voltages must be limited to the voltages specified in the Absolute Maximum Ratings section.
Chip Information
B_
PROCESS: BiCMOS
Package Information
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(footprints), go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages. Note that a
“+”, “#”, or “-” in the package code indicates RoHS status only.
Package drawings may show a different suffix character, but
the drawing pertains to the package regardless of RoHS status.
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