MAX4638ETE+T Maxim Integrated Integrated Circuit (Quad Flat No-Lead) In Stock
Maxim Integrated MAX4638ETE+T is a low-voltage analog multiplexer offering single 8:1 or dual 4:1 switching with 3.5 Ω on-resistance over a +1.8 V to +5.5 V supply range. Rated from -40°C to +85°C, it is packaged in a 16-pin QFN (LFCSP 4x4 mm) for compact SMT designs. Available in tape-and-reel from global distributors with worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Maxim Integrated
- Package
- Quad Flat No-Lead
- Pin Count
- 16
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- MAX4638ETE+T Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $4.5515(MOQ 500)
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 85.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- 3.5 Ω maximum on-resistance in single 8:1 or dual 4:1 analog multiplexer configuration, minimizing signal attenuation
- Wide supply range of +1.8 V to +5.5 V enabling operation from both 1.8 V and 3.3 V/5 V logic systems without level translation
- 16-pin QFN (4 x 4 mm, 0.75 mm height) package providing compact footprint for space-critical analog switching applications
Applications
The MAX4638ETE+T is used in data acquisition systems, automated test equipment, and communication line cards that require low-distortion 8-channel or dual 4-channel analog signal switching from a single supply between 1.8 V and 5.5 V. Its 3.5 Ω on-resistance makes it suitable for precision sensor multiplexing, audio routing, and instrumentation front-ends where signal fidelity must be maintained across -40°C to +85°C. The QFN package and tape-and-reel format suit volume production of portable medical monitors and industrial signal-conditioning modules.
Specifications
| Manufacturer Package Code | 16-LFCSP-4X4X0.75 |
| Reach Compliance Code | Compliant |
| Date Of Intro | 2000-07-15 |
| YTEOL | 9 |
| Analog IC - Other Type | SINGLE-ENDED MULTIPLEXER |
| JESD-30 Code | S-XQCC-N16 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Neg Supply Voltage-Max (Vsup) | -2.75 V |
| Neg Supply Voltage-Min (Vsup) | -2.25 V |
| Neg Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup) | -2.5 V |
| Normal Position | NO |
| Number of Channels | 8 |
| Number of Functions | 1 |
| On-state Resistance Match-Nom | 0.2Ω |
| On-state Resistance-Max (Ron) | 4.5Ω |
| Output | COMMON OUTPUT |
| Package Body Material | UNSPECIFIED |
| Package Equivalence Code | LCC16,.16SQ,25 |
| Package Shape | SQUARE |
| Package Style | CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | 260 |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| Signal Current-Max | 0.03A |
| Supply Current-Max (Isup) | 0.001mA |
| Supply Voltage-Max (Vsup) | 2.75V |
| Supply Voltage-Min (Vsup) | 2.25V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup) | 2.5V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Switch-off Time-Max | 8ns |
| Switch-on Time-Max | 20ns |
| Switching | BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Temperature Grade | INDUSTRIAL |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed |
| Terminal Form | NO LEAD |
| Terminal Pitch | 0.65mm |
| Terminal Position | QUAD |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | 30 |
| Package | Quad Flat No-Lead |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | MSL 1 |
| HTS Code | 8542.39.00.60 |
| Country of Origin | Japan, Mainland China, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, USA |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does the 3.5 Ω on-resistance of the MAX4638ETE+T affect signal integrity in a precision 12-bit ADC input multiplexer?
The MAX4638ETE+T presents a maximum on-resistance of 3.5 Ω, which introduces a voltage drop proportional to current when driving a load. For a typical ADC input impedance of 10 kΩ, the 3.5 Ω series resistance causes less than 0.035% signal error, well within the linearity budget of a 12-bit ADC. To further minimize error, ensure the source impedance driving the MAX4638 is low relative to the 3.5 Ω on-resistance when accuracy demands are tight.
Can the MAX4638ETE+T operate from a 3.3 V single supply in an IoT sensor hub with 8 analog inputs?
Yes, the MAX4638ETE+T supports single-supply operation from +1.8 V to +5.5 V, making it fully compatible with a 3.3 V rail common in IoT and embedded systems. In single 8:1 mode it routes one of 8 analog inputs to a single output, covering all inputs of an 8-channel sensor hub. The -40°C to +85°C temperature range also matches typical IoT deployment environments, from industrial enclosures to outdoor sensor nodes.
What is the package footprint of the MAX4638ETE+T and how does it compare to a SOIC-16 for PCB area savings?
The MAX4638ETE+T uses a 16-pin QFN package measuring 4 x 4 mm with a 0.75 mm body height, compared to a standard SOIC-16 package that typically measures approximately 10 x 6 mm. Switching to the MAX4638ETE+T QFN reduces the connector footprint by roughly 73%, freeing significant board area on compact analog front-end PCBs in portable instruments, medical wearables, and IoT sensor nodes.
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