
General Description
The MAX4855 dual, single-pole/double-throw (SPDT)
switch operates from a single +2V to +5.5V supply and
features rail-to-rail signal handling. The MAX4855 has
low on-resistance (0.75Ω) with a +3V supply making it
ideal for audio switching applications in portable
devices. The device also integrates two internal comparators that can be used for headphone detection or
mute/send key functions.
The MAX4855 is available in the space-saving (3mm x
3mm), 16-pin thin QFN package and operates over the
extended temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.
Applications
Speaker Headset Switching
Audio-Signal Routing
Cellular Phones
Notebook Computers
PDAs and Other Handheld Devices
Features
♦ Audio Signal Routing
♦ 0.75Ω On-Resistance
♦ 0.18Ω On-Resistance Flatness
♦ 0.07Ω Channel-to-Channel Matching
♦ Rail-to-Rail Signal Handling
♦ 2 Integrated Comparators
♦ 1.8V Logic Compatible
♦ 2V to 5.5V Supply Range
♦ Available in a Space-Saving (3mm x 3mm),
16-Pin TQFN Package
MAX4855
0.75Ω, Dual SPDT Audio Switch with
Integrated Comparators
________________________________________________________________ Maxim Integrated Products 1
TOP VIEW
16
1
2
3
4
12
11
10
9
15 14 13
5678
NC1
IN1
VCCCOUT2
NO2
COUT1
COM2
IN2
CIN1
CIN2
COM1
NO1
GND
NC2
N.C.
N.C.
MAX4855
THIN QFN
CONNECT EXPOSED PADDLE TO GROUND.
Pin Configuration
Ordering Information
V
CC
3
MAX4855
NC1
NO1
0.75Ω
0.75Ω
NC2
NO2
COUT2
COM1
IN1
IN2
COM2
CIN2
V
CC
3
COUT1
CIN1
MAX4855
IN_ NO_ NC_
0 OFF ON
1 ON OFF
SWITCHES SHOWN FOR
LOGIC 0 INPUT
Block Diagram/Truth Table
19-3377; Rev 0; 7/04
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim/Dallas Direct! at
1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
*EP = Exposed paddle.
-40°C to +85°C 16 TQFN-EP*

MAX4855
0.75Ω, Dual SPDT Audio Switch with
Integrated Comparators
2 _______________________________________________________________________________________
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 1: Signals on NO, NC, or COM exceeding VCCor GND are clamped by internal diodes. Signals on IN exceeding GND are
clamped by an internal diode. Limit forward-diode current to maximum current rating.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VCC= +2.7V to +5.5V, TA= -40°C to +85°C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at VCC= +3.0V, TA= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 2)
Supply Voltage V
CC
2 5.5 V
Supply Current I
CC
VCC = 5.5V, V
IN_
= 0V or V
CC
510µA
ANALOG SWITCH
Analog Signal Range
V
NO_
,
V
NC_
,
V
COM_
0
1
On-Resistance (Note 3) R
ON
VCC = 2.7V, I
COM_
=
100mA, V
NC_
or V
NO_
= 0V
to V
CC
TA = -40°C to +85°C 1.1
Ω
TA = +25°C
On-Resistance Match
Between Channels
(Notes 3, 4)
∆R
ON
VCC = 2.7V, I
COM
= 100mA,
V
NC_
or V
NO_
= 1.5V
T
A
= -40°C to +85°C
On-Resistance Flatness
(Note 5)
R
FLAT
VCC = 2.7V, I
COM_
=
100mA, V
NC_
or V
NO_
=
0.75V, 1.5V, 1.75V
T
A
= -40°C to +85°C 0.3
Ω
TA = +25°C -2 +2
NO_/NC_ Off-Leakage
Current (Note 2)
I
OFF
VCC = 5.5V, V
NC_
or V
NO_
=
1V or 4.5V, V
COM_
= 4.5V or
1V
T
A
= -40°C to +85°C -10
nA
TA = +25°C -2 +2
COM_ On-Leakage
Current (Note 2)
I
ON
VCC = 5.5V; V
NC_
or V
NO_
=
1V, 4.5V, or floating; V
COM_
= 1V, 4.5V, or floating
T
A
= -40°C to +85°C -15
nA
DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS
TA = +25°C 40 60
Turn-On Time t
ON
VCC = 2.7V, V
NO_
or V
NC_
=
1.5V, R
L
= 300Ω, CL = 50pF
(Figure 1)
T
A
= -40°C to +85°C 100
ns
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
VCC, IN_, CIN_ to GND ..............................................-0.3V to +6.0V
NO_, NC_, COM_, COUT_ (Note 1) ...............-0.3V to (V
CC
+ 0.3V)
COUT_ Continuous Current...................................................±20mA
Closed Switch Continuous Current COM_, NO_, NC_.......±300mA
Peak Current COM_, NO_, NC_
(pulsed at 1ms, 50% duty cycle) ....................................±400mA
Peak Current COM_, NO_, NC_
(pulsed at 1ms, 10% duty cycle) ....................................±500mA
Continuous Power Dissipation (T
A
= +70°C)
16-Pin Thin QFN (derate 20.8mW/°C above +70°C).....1667mW
Operating Temperature Range................................-40°C to +85°C
Junction Temperature...........................................................+150°C
Storage Temperature Range .................................-65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s)......................................+300°C
SYMBOL
MIN TYP MAX
V
CC
0.75
0.075 0.120
0.135
0.18 0.275
+10
+15

MAX4855
0.75Ω, Dual SPDT Audio Switch with
Integrated Comparators
_______________________________________________________________________________________ 3
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(VCC= +2.7V to +5.5V, TA= -40°C to +85°C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at VCC= +3.0V, TA= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 2)
TA = +25°C 30 40
Turn-Off Time t
OFF
VCC = 2.7V, V
NO_
or V
NC_
=
1.5V, R
L
= 300Ω, CL = 50pF
(Figure 1)
T
A
= -40°C to +85°C 60
ns
TA = +25°C 15
Break-Before-Make Time
Delay (Note 3)
t
D
VCC = 2.7V, V
NO_
or V
NC_
=
1.5V, R
L
= 50Ω, CL = 50pF
(Figure 2)
T
A
= -40°C to +85°C 2
ns
Charge Injection Q V
COM_
= 1.5V, RS = 0Ω, CL = 1.0nF (Figure 3)
pC
Off-Isolation (Note 6)
f = 100kHz, V
COM_
= 1V
RMS
, RL = 50Ω, CL = 5pF
(Figure 4)
-75 dB
Crosstalk V
CT
f = 100kHz, V
COM_
= 1V
RMS
, RL = 50Ω, CL = 5pF
(Figure 4)
-93 dB
-3dB Bandwidth BW Signal = 0dBm, RL = 50Ω, CL = 5pF (Figure 4) 38
Total Harmonic Distortion
THD f = 20Hz to 20kHz, V
COM_
= 1V + 2V
P-P
, RL = 32Ω
%
NO_/NC_ OffCapacitance
C
OFF
f = 1MHz (Figure 5) 50 pF
COM On-Capacitance C
ON
f = 1MHz (Figure 5)
pF
DIGITAL I/O (IN_)
VCC = 2V to 3.6V 1.4
V
IH
VCC = 3.6V to 5.5V 1.8
V
VCC = 2V to 3.6V 0.5
V
IL
VCC = 3.6V to 5.5V 0.8
V
Input Leakage Current I
IN
V
IN_
= 0 or 5.5V
µA
COMPARATOR
Comparator Range 0 5.5 V
Comparator Threshold VCC = 2V to 5.5V, falling input
0.3 x
Comparator Hysteresis VCC = 2V to 5.5V 50 mV
Comparator Output High
Voltage
I
SOURCE
= 1mA
V
CC
V
Comparator Output Low
Voltage
I
SINK
= 1mA 0.4 V
Rising input (Figure 6) 2.5
Comparator Switching
Time
Falling input (Figure 6) 0.5
µs
Note 2: Specifications are 100% tested at TA= +85°C only, and guaranteed by design and characterization over the specified
temperature range.
Note 3: Guaranteed by design and characterization; not production tested.
Note 4: ∆R
ON
= R
ON(MAX)
- R
ON(MIN)
.
Note 5: Flatness is defined as the difference between the maximum and minimum value of on-resistance as measured over the
specified analog signal ranges.
Note 6: Off-Isolation = 20log
10(VCOM_
/ V
NO_
), V
COM_
= output, V
NO_
= input to off switch.
SYMBOL
MIN TYP MAX
170
-0.5 +0.5
V
CC
0.07
150
V
CC
0.4V
V
CC

MAX4855
0.75Ω, Dual SPDT Audio Switch with
Integrated Comparators
4 _______________________________________________________________________________________
Typical Operating Characteristics
(VCC= 3.0V, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
ON-RESISTANCE vs. COM VOLTAGE
MAX4855 toc01
COM VOLTAGE (V)
ON-RESISTANCE (Ω)
42
0
06
VCC = 5.0V
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
0
VCC = 3.0V
V
CC
= 2.5V
VCC = 2.3V
VCC = 1.8V
VCC = 2.0V
ON-RESISTANCE vs. COM VOLTAGE
MAX4855 toc02
COM VOLTAGE (V)
ON-RESISTANCE (Ω)
VCC = 3.0V
TA = +85°C
TA = +25°C
TA = -40°C
2.52.01.51.00.5
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
0
0 3.0
4321
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
0
05
ON-RESISTANCE vs. COM VOLTAGE
MAX4855 toc03
COM VOLTAGE (V)
ON-RESISTANCE (Ω)
VCC = 5.0V
TA = +85°C
TA = +25°C
TA = -40°C
MAX4855 toc04
SUPPLY CURRENT vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)
4.53.52.51.5 5.5
TA = -40°C
TA = +85°C
TA = +25°C
3
4
5
6
2
TURN-ON/TURN-OFF TIME
vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
MAX4855 toc05
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
TURN-ON/TURN-OFF TIME (ns)
4.53.52.51.5 5.5
t
ON
t
OFF
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
0
TURN-ON/TURN-OFF TIME
vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX4855 toc06
TEMPERATURE (°C)
TURN-ON/TURN-OFF TIME (ns)
603510-15-40 85
t
OFF
t
ON
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
22
LOGIC THRESHOLD vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
MAX4855 toc07
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
LOGIC THRESHOLD (V)
4.53.52.5
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
0.6
1.5 5.5
VIN RISING
VIN FALLING
CHARGE INJECTION vs. COM VOLTAGE
MAX4855 toc08
COM VOLTAGE (V)
CHARGE INJECTION (pC)
432105
VCC = 3V
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
200
0
VCC = 5V
LEAKAGE CURRENT vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX4855 toc09
TEMPERATURE (°C)
LEAKAGE CURRENT (nA)
603510-15-40 85
COM ON-LEAKAGE
COM OFF-LEAKAGE
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
0

MAX4855
0.75Ω, Dual SPDT Audio Switch with
Integrated Comparators
_______________________________________________________________________________________ 5
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
MAX4855 toc10
FREQUENCY (MHz)
FREQUENCY RESPONSE (dB)
-80
-60
-40
-20
0
20
-100
1011000.1
OFF-RESPONSE
ON-RESPONSE
CROSSTALK
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
vs. FREQUENCY
MAX4855 toc11
FREQUENCY (Hz)
THD (%)
10k1k100
0.1
10 100k
1
0.01
RL = 32
Ω
RL = 600
Ω
COMPARATOR THRESHOLD
vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX4855 toc12
TEMPERATURE (°C)
COMPARATOR THRESHOLD (V)
603510-15
1.02
1.04
1.06
1.08
1.10
1.00
-40 85
V
CMPI_
RISING
V
CMPI_
FALLING
VCC = 3.0V
COMPARATOR THRESHOLD
vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX4855 toc13
TEMPERATURE (°C)
COMPARATOR THRESHOLD (V)
603510-15
1.625
1.650
1.675
1.700
1.725
1.750
1.600
-40 85
V
CMPI_
RISING
V
CMPI_
FALLING
VCC = 5.0V
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VCC= 3.0V, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)

MAX4855
Detailed Description
The MAX4855 dual SPDT, low on-resistance, low-voltage,
analog switch operates from a +2V to +5.5V supply and
can handle signals up to the power rails. In addition, the
MAX4855 integrates two internal comparators that can
be used for headphone or mute detection. The comparator threshold is internally generated to be approximately
1/3 of V
CC
.
Applications Information
Digital Control Inputs
The logic inputs (IN_) accept up to +5.5V even if the
supply voltages are below this level. For example, with
a +3.3V V
CC
supply, IN_ can be driven low to GND and
high to +5.5V allowing for mixing of logic levels in a
system. Driving IN_ rail-to-rail minimizes power consumption. For a +2V supply voltage, the logic thresholds
are 0.5V (low) and 1.4V (high); for a +5V supply voltage,
the logic thresholds are 0.8V (low) and 1.8V (high).
Analog Signal Levels
The on-resistance of these switches changes very little
for analog input signals across the entire supply voltage
range (see the Typical Operating Characteristics). The
switches are bidirectional, so the NO_, NC_, and COM_
pins can be either inputs or outputs.
Comparator
The positive terminal of the comparator is internally set to
VCC/3. When the negative terminal (CIN_) is below the
threshold (VCC/3), the comparator output (COUT_) is
high. When CIN_ rises above VCC/3, COUT_ is low.
The comparator threshold allows for detection of headphones since headphone audio signals are typically
biased to VCC/2.
Power-Supply Sequencing
Caution: Do not exceed the absolute maximum ratings because stresses beyond the listed ratings
may cause permanent damage to the device.
Proper power-supply sequencing is recommended for
all CMOS devices. Always apply VCCbefore applying
analog signals, especially if the analog signal is not
current-limited.
0.75Ω, Dual SPDT Audio Switch with
Integrated Comparators
6 _______________________________________________________________________________________
Pin Description
PIN NAME FUNCTION
1, 8 N.C. No Connection. Not internally connected.
2 CIN1 Inverting Input for Comparator 1
3 CIN2 Inverting Input for Comparator 2
4 COM1 Common Terminal for Analog Switch 1
5 NO1 Normally Open Terminal for Analog Switch 1
6 GND Ground
7 NC2 Normally Closed Terminal for Analog Switch 2
9 IN2
Digital Control Input for Analog Switch 2. A logic LOW on IN2 connects COM2 to NC2 and a logic
HIGH connects COM2 to NO2.
10 COM2 Common Terminal for Analog Switch 2
11 COUT1 Output for Comparator 1
12 NO2 Normally Open Terminal for Analog Switch 2
13 COUT2 Output for Comparator 2
14 V
CC
Supply Voltage. Bypass to GND with a 0.01µF capacitor as close to the pin as possible.
15 IN1
Digital Control Input for Analog Switch 1. A logic LOW on IN1 connects COM1 to NC1 and a logic
HIGH connects COM1 to NO1.
16 NC1 Normally Closed Terminal for Analog Switch 1
EP — Exposed Paddle. Connect to PC board ground plane.

MAX4855
0.75Ω, Dual SPDT Audio Switch with
Integrated Comparators
_______________________________________________________________________________________ 7
Test Circuits/Timing Diagrams
tR < 20ns
tF < 20ns
50%
LOGIC
INPUT
R
L
COM_
GND
IN_
C
L
INCLUDES FIXTURE AND STRAY CAPACITANCE.
V
OUT
= V
NO (
R
L
)
RL + R
ON
V
NO
t
OFF
0V
NO_
0.9 x V
0UT
0.9 x V
OUT
t
ON
V
OUT
SWITCH
OUTPUT
LOGIC
INPUT
V
CC
C
L
V
CC
V
OUT
MAX4855
V
CC
0V
50%
V
CC
0V
LOGIC
INPUT
V
OUT
0.9 x V
OUT
t
BBM
LOGIC
INPUT
R
L
GND
C
L
INCLUDES FIXTURE AND STRAY CAPACITANCE.
NO_
IN_
NC_
V
OUT
V
CC
V
CC
C
L
V
N_
COM_
MAX4855
Figure 2. Break-Before-Make Interval

MAX4855
0.75Ω, Dual SPDT Audio Switch with
Integrated Comparators
8 _______________________________________________________________________________________
V
GEN
GND
COM_
C
L
V
OUT
V
CC
V
OUT
IN
OFF
ON
OFF
∆V
OUT
Q = (∆V
OUT
)(CL)
NC_
LOGIC-INPUT WAVEFORMS INVERTED FOR SWITCHES
THAT HAVE THE OPPOSITE LOGIC SENSE.
OFF
ON
OFF
IN
V
IL
TO V
IH
V
CC
R
GEN
IN_
MAX4855
OR NO_
Figure 3. Charge Injection
MEASUREMENTS ARE STANDARDIZED AGAINST SHORTS AT IC TERMINALS.
OFF-ISOLATION IS MEASURED BETWEEN COM_ AND "OFF", NO_ OR NC_ TERMINAL ON EACH SWITCH.
ON-LOSS IS MEASURED BETWEEN COM_ AND "ON", NO_ OR NC_ TERMINAL ON EACH SWITCH.
CROSSTALK IS MEASURED FROM ONE CHANNEL TO THE OTHER CHANNEL.
SIGNAL DIRECTION THROUGH SWITCH IS REVERSED; WORST VALUES ARE RECORDED.
+5V
V
OUT
V
CC
IN_
NC1
COM1
NO1*
V
IN
MAX4855
OFF-ISOLATION = 20log
V
OUT
V
IN
ON-LOSS = 20log
V
OUT
V
IN
CROSSTALK = 20log
V
OUT
V
IN
NETWORK
ANALYZER
50Ω
50Ω 50Ω
50Ω
MEAS REF
10nF
0V OR V
CC
50Ω
GND
*FOR CROSSTALK THIS PIN IS NO2.
NC2 AND COM2 ARE OPEN.
Figure 4. On-Loss, Off-Isolation, and Crosstalk
CAPACITANCE
METER
NC_ OR
NO_
COM_
GND
IN
V
IL
OR V
IH
10nF
V
CC
f = 1MHz
V
CC
MAX4855
Figure 5. Channel Off-/On-Capacitance

MAX4855
0.75Ω, Dual SPDT Audio Switch with
Integrated Comparators
_______________________________________________________________________________________ 9
MAX4855
V
CC
3
VTH + 100mV
V
TH
- 100mV
V
OUT
0V
t
COMP
t
COMP
50%
50%
50%
50%
tR < 20ns
t
F
< 20ns
V
CC
V
CC
GND
V
COUT_
CIN_
COUT_
V
CIN_
NO_
V
TH
= VCC/3
COMPARATOR
INPUT (V
CIN_
)
COMPARATOR
OUTPUT (V
COUT_
)
Figure 6. Comparator Switching Time
Chip Information
TRANSISTOR COUNT: 735
PROCESS: CMOS
AUDIO
SOURCE 1
AUDIO
SOURCE 2
V
CC
3
MUTE
BUTTON
V
CC
MAX4855
OUT+
OUT-
OUT+
OUT-
NC1
NO1
NC2
NO2
COUT
COM1
IN1
IN2
COM2
CIN
8
Ω
SPEAKER
INPUT
SELECT
MUTE
Typical Operating Circuit

MAX4855
0.75Ω, Dual SPDT Audio Switch with
Integrated Comparators
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Package Information
(The package drawing(s) in this data sheet may not reflect the most current specifications. For the latest package outline information
go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages
.)
12x16L QFN THIN.EPS
0.10 C 0.08 C
0.10 M C A B
D
D/2
E/2
E
A1
A2
A
E2
E2/2
L
k
e
(ND - 1) X e
(NE - 1) X e
D2
D2/2
b
L
e
L
C
L
e
C
L
L
C
L
C
E
1
2
21-0136
PACKAGE OUTLINE
12, 16L, THIN QFN, 3x3x0.8mm
1. DIMENSIONING & TOLERANCING CONFORM TO ASME Y14.5M-1994.
EXPOSED PAD VARIATIONS
2. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS. ANGLES ARE IN DEGREES.
3. N IS THE TOTAL NUMBER OF TERMINALS.
4. THE TERMINAL #1 IDENTIFIER AND TERMINAL NUMBERING CONVENTION SHALL CONFORM TO
JESD 95-1 SPP-012. DETAILS OF TERMINAL #1 IDENTIFIER ARE OPTIONAL, BUT MUST BE LOCATED
WITHIN THE ZONE INDICATED. THE TERMINAL #1 IDENTIFIER MAY BE EITHER A MOLD OR
MARKED FEATURE.
5. DIMENSION b APPLIES TO METALLIZED TERMINAL AND IS MEASURED BETWEEN 0.20 mm AND 0.25 mm
FROM TERMINAL TIP.
6. ND AND NE REFER TO THE NUMBER OF TERMINALS ON EACH D AND E SIDE RESPECTIVELY.
7. DEPOPULATION IS POSSIBLE IN A SYMMETRICAL FASHION.
8. COPLANARITY APPLIES TO THE EXPOSED HEAT SINK SLUG AS WELL AS THE TERMINALS.
9. DRAWING CONFORMS TO JEDEC MO220 REVISION C.
NOTES:
E
2
2
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PACKAGE OUTLINE
12, 16L, THIN QFN, 3x3x0.8mm
DOWN
BONDS
ALLOWED