Detailed Description
The MAX4626/MAX4627/MAX4628 are low-on-resistance
(RON), low-voltage, single-pole/single-throw (SPST)
analog switches that operate from a +1.8V to +5.5V
single supply. The MAX4626 is normally open (NO), and
the MAX4627 is normally closed (NC). The MAX4628 is
normally open (NO) and has two control inputs.
When powered from a +5V supply, their 0.5Ω RON allows
high continuous currents to be switched in a variety of
applications. In the event of an overcurrent condition,
these switches provide both current-limit and thermal-
shutdown protection.
Current-Limit Protection
The MAX4626/MAX4627/MAX4628 feature current-limit
protection circuitry. When the voltage drop across the on
switch reaches 0.6V (typ), the internal circuitry activates.
The current limit is not instantaneous, but rather
integrates over time so that current limiting will not activate
under momentary short-circuit conditions encountered
when the switch output charges a small 0.1μF capacitor.
For sustained overcurrent conditions, the switch turns off
(opens). The switch turns on after 5ms and, if the over-
load condition persists, the switch will cycle off and on
to produce a pulsed output. A direct short circuit will be
detected immediately, and the switch will pulse on for 1μs,
then remain off for 5ms.
Applications Information
Logic Inputs
The MAX4626/MAX4627/MAX4628 logic inputs can be
driven up to +5.5V regardless of the supply voltage. For
example, with a +3.3V supply, IN or IN may be driven
low to 0V and high to 5.5V. Driving IN or IN Rail-to-Rail®
minimizes power consumption.
Analog Signal Levels
Analog signals that range over the entire supply voltage
(V+ to GND) can be passed with very little change in on-
resistance (see Typical Operating Characteristics). The
switches are bidirectional, so the NO, NC, and COM pins
can be used as either inputs or outputs.
Power-Supply Sequencing and
Overvoltage Protection
Caution: Do not exceed the absolute maximum rat-
ings; stresses beyond the listed ratings may cause
permanent damage to the devices.
Proper power-supply sequencing is recommended for
all CMOS devices. Always apply V+ before applying
analog signals, especially if the analog signal is not cur-
rent limited. If this sequencing is not possible, and if the
analog inputs are not current limited to <20mA, add a
small-signal diode (D1) as shown in Figure 1. If the ana-
log signal can dip below GND, add D2. Adding protection
diodes reduces the analog range to a diode drop (about
0.7V) below V+ (for D1), and a diode drop above ground
(for D2). On-resistance increases by a small amount at
low supply voltages. Maximum supply voltage (V+) must
not exceed +6V.
Adding protection diode D2 causes the logic thresholds to
be shifted relative to GND. TTL compatibility is not guar-
anteed when protection diode D2 is added.
Protection diodes D1 and D2 also protect against some
overvoltage situations. With Figure 1’s circuit, if the supply
voltage is below the absolute maximum rating, and if a
fault voltage up to the absolute maximum rating is applied
to an analog signal pin, no damage will result.
Rail-to-Rail is a registered trademark of Nippon Motorola, Ltd.
Figure 1. Overvoltage Protection Using Two External Blocking
Diodes
COM
D1
D2
NO
Vg
POSITIVE SUPPLY
V+
GND
MAX4626
MAX4627
MAX4628
MAX4626/MAX4627/
MAX4628
0.5Ω, Low-Voltage, Single-Supply
SPST Analog Switches
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