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MAX4521CSE+

Manufacturer: MAXIM, MAX

Quad, Low-Voltage SPST Analog Switches

Partnumber Manufacturer Quantity Availability
MAX4521CSE+,MAX4521CSE MAXIM, MAX 48 In Stock

Description and Introduction

Quad, Low-Voltage SPST Analog Switches The MAX4521CSE+ is a precision, quad, single-pole double-throw (SPDT) analog switch manufactured by Maxim Integrated. Below are its key specifications, descriptions, and features:

### **Specifications:**  
- **Configuration:** Quad SPDT (4 independent switches)  
- **Supply Voltage Range:** ±4.5V to ±20V (dual supply), +4.5V to +30V (single supply)  
- **On-Resistance (RON):** 100Ω (max) at ±15V supply  
- **On-Resistance Matching:** 4Ω (max)  
- **Charge Injection:** 10pC (typ)  
- **Off-Leakage Current:** 0.5nA (max) at +25°C  
- **On-Leakage Current:** 0.5nA (max) at +25°C  
- **Switching Time (tON/tOFF):** 300ns (max)  
- **Operating Temperature Range:** 0°C to +70°C  
- **Package:** 16-pin Narrow SOIC (CSE+)  

### **Descriptions:**  
- Low-voltage, low on-resistance, precision analog switch.  
- Designed for high-performance signal switching in industrial, telecom, and audio applications.  
- Break-before-make switching action prevents signal distortion.  

### **Features:**  
- Low power consumption.  
- High off-isolation and crosstalk rejection.  
- TTL/CMOS-compatible logic inputs.  
- Rail-to-rail signal handling capability.  
- ESD protection (≥2000V per Method 3015.7).  

For detailed application notes or further specifications, refer to the official Maxim Integrated datasheet.

Application Scenarios & Design Considerations

Quad, Low-Voltage SPST Analog Switches# Technical Documentation: MAX4521CSE Precision, Quad, SPST Analog Switch

 Manufacturer : Maxim Integrated (now part of Analog Devices)
 Component : MAX4521CSE
 Description : Low-Voltage, Precision, Quad, Single-Pole/Single-Throw (SPST) Analog Switch
 Package : 16-Pin Narrow SOIC (CSE)

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## 1. Application Scenarios

### Typical Use Cases
The MAX4521CSE is a precision, quad SPST analog switch designed for low-voltage, high-accuracy signal routing applications. Its primary function is to connect or disconnect analog or digital signals under digital control with minimal signal distortion.

*    Signal Multiplexing/Demultiplexing:  The four independent switches can be used to route one of four input signals to a common output (4:1 multiplexer) or to distribute one input to one of four outputs (1:4 demultiplexer). This is common in data acquisition systems where a single analog-to-digital converter (ADC) samples multiple sensor channels.
*    Programmable Gain Amplifier (PGA) Configuration:  The switches can select different feedback resistors in an op-amp circuit to create a digitally controlled, variable-gain amplifier stage.
*    Automatic Test Equipment (ATE):  Used for routing test signals to and from devices under test (DUTs) with high precision and repeatability.
*    Battery-Powered System Signal Routing:  In portable devices, it can switch audio signals, sensor inputs, or power rails in sleep/wake modes due to its low operating voltage and power consumption.
*    Sample-and-Hold Circuits:  An SPST switch is the core element to isolate the holding capacitor from the input signal source.

### Industry Applications
*    Industrial Automation & Process Control:  Multiplexing signals from thermocouples, RTDs, pressure transducers, and 4-20mA current loops into a system's measurement ADC.
*    Medical Instrumentation:  Switching between different bio-potential leads (e.g., ECG, EEG) or selecting calibration signals in patient monitoring equipment.
*    Communications Systems:  Routing low-frequency baseband or intermediate frequency (IF) signals in radio and switching equipment.
*    Consumer Audio/Video:  Audio signal routing in mixers, selectors, or portable devices. Video signal switching in low-resolution or control path applications (note: bandwidth may be limited for high-speed video).
*    Battery Management Systems (BMS):  Cell voltage monitoring multiplexing in multi-cell battery packs.

### Practical Advantages and Limitations
 Advantages: 
*    Low On-Resistance (35Ω max):  Minimizes signal attenuation and error in voltage-critical applications.
*    Low On-Resistance Flatness:  Ensures consistent performance across the signal range.
*    Single-Supply Operation (+2V to +12V) or Dual-Supply (±2V to ±6V):  Excellent flexibility for both portable and industrial designs.
*    High Off-Isolation & Low Crosstalk:  Excellent signal integrity, preventing unwanted feedthrough between switched channels.
*    TTL/CMOS-Logic Compatible:  Easy interface with modern microcontrollers and FPGAs.
*    Break-Before-Make Switching Action:  Prevents momentary shorting of sources during switching transitions.

 Limitations: 
*    Bandwidth:  The -3dB bandwidth is typically 200MHz, making it unsuitable for switching very high-frequency RF signals (>100MHz) without significant insertion loss.
*    Charge Injection (~5pC):  Can cause voltage glitches on the signal path when switching, which is critical in high-impedance and sample-and-hold applications.
*    Signal Range:  The analog signal must remain within the power supply rails (V+ to V-

Alternative Part Number

  • DG201ACSE+ --: Quad SPST analog switch in the same 16-pin SOIC package with comparable on-resistance and supply range, a common drop-in replacement for MAX4521.
  • ADG201AKRZ --: Quad SPST CMOS analog switch functionally equivalent to the MAX4521, widely available and pin-compatible in SOIC-16.
  • DG441DY+ --: Quad SPST analog switch with similar voltage ratings and low on-resistance, suitable as a functional substitute in the same package family.
  • ADG201AKNZ --: Quad SPST CMOS analog switch offering comparable Ron and switching characteristics, a common cross-reference for MAX4521-class parts.

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