MAX941/MAX942/ High-Speed, Low-Power, 3V/5V, Rail-to-Rail,

MAX944 Single-Supply Comparators

General Description Features

The MAX941/MAX942/MAX944 are single/dual/quad high- ●● Available in μMAX Package
speed comparators optimized for systems powered from a ●● Optimized for 3V and 5V Applications
3V or 5V supply. These devices combine high speed, low (Operation Down to 2.7V)
power, and rail-to-rail inputs. Propagation delay is 80ns, ●● Fast, 80ns Propagation Delay (5mV Overdrive)
while supply current is only 350μA per comparator.
●● Rail-to-Rail Input Voltage Range
The input common-mode range of the MAX941/MAX942/
●● Low 350μA Supply Current per Comparator
MAX944 extends beyond both power-supply rails. The
outputs pull to within 0.4V of either supply rail without ●● Low, 1mV Offset Voltage
external pullup circuitry, making these devices ideal for ●● Internal Hysteresis for Clean Switching
interface with both CMOS and TTL logic. All input and ●● Outputs Swing 200mV of Power Rails
output pins can tolerate a continuous short-circuit fault ●● CMOS/TTL-Compatible Outputs
condition to either rail. Internal hysteresis ensures clean ●● Output Latch (MAX941 Only)
output switching, even with slow-moving input signals.
●● Shutdown Function (MAX941 Only)
The MAX941 features latch enable and device shutdown.
The single MAX941 and dual MAX942 are offered in a Ordering Information
tiny μMAX® package. Both the single and dual MAX942
PIN-
are available in 8-pin DIP and SO packages. The quad PART TEMP RANGE
PACKAGE
MAX944 comes in 14-pin DIP and narrow SO packages.
MAX941CPA 0°C to +70°C 8 PDIP
Applications MAX941CSA 0°C to +70°C 8 SO
●● 3V/5V Systems MAX941EPA -40°C to +85°C 8 PDIP
●● Battery-Powered Systems
MAX941ESA -40°C to +85°C 8 SO
●● Threshold Detectors/Discriminators
MAX941EUA-T -40°C to +85°C 8 µMAX
●● Line Receivers
●● Zero-Crossing Detectors MAX941AUA-T -40°C to +125°C 8 µMAX
●● Sampling Circuits T = Tape and reel.

Ordering Information continued at end of data sheet.

μMAX is a registered trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
Pin Configurations
TOP VIEW

MAX941 MAX942 OUTA 1 14 OUTD

INA- 2 13 IND-
V+ 1 8 N.C. OUTA 1 8 V+ A D
INA+ 3 12 IND+
IN+ 2 7 OUT INA- 2 7 OUTB
A V+ 4 MAX944 11 GND
IN- 3 6 GND INA+ 3 6 INB-
B INB+ 5 10 INC+
SHDN 4 5 LATCH GND 4 5 INB+ B C
INB- 6 9 INC-
PDIP/SO/µMAX PDIP/SO/µMAX OUTB 7 8 OUTC

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Absolute Maximum Ratings

Power-Supply Ranges 8-Pin μMAX (derate 4.1mW/°C above +70°C).............330mW
Supply Voltage V+ to GND..............................................+6.5V 14-Pin Plastic DIP (derate 10.00mW/°C above +70°C)...800mW
Differential Input Voltage..........................-0.3V to (V+ + 0.3V) 14-Pin SO (derate 8.33mW/°C above +70°C)..............667mW
Common-Mode Input Voltage...................-0.3V to (V+ + 0.3V) Operating Temperature Ranges
LATCH Input (MAX941 only)....................-0.3V to (V+ + 0.3V) MAX94_C_ _.......................................................0°C to +70°C
SHDN Control Input (MAX941 only) .........-0.3V to (V+ + 0.3V) MAX94_E_ _................................................... -40°C to +85°C
Current Into Input Pins......................................................±20mA MAX94_AUA.................................................. -40°C to +125°C
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70°C) MAX942MSA................................................. -55°C to +125°C
8-Pin Plastic DIP (derate 9.09mW/°C above +70°C)...727mW Storage Temperature Range............................. -65°C to +150°C
8-Pin SO (derate 5.88mW/°C above +70°C)................471mW Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s).................................. +300°C
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.

Electrical Characteristics
(V+ = 2.7V to 5.5V, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.) (Note 14)
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
Positive Supply Voltage V+ 2.7 5.5 V
Input Voltage Range VCMR (Note 1) -0.2 V+ + 0.2 V
MAX94_C_ _, MAX94_EP_,
1 3
VCM = TA = +25°C MAX94_ES_, MAX942MSA mV
Input-Referred Trip 0V or MAX941_UA/MAX942_UA 1 4
VTRIP
Points VCM = V+ MAX94_C_ _, MAX94_EP_,
TA = TMIN 4
(Note 2) MAX94_ES_, MAX942MSA mV
to TMAX
MAX941_UA/MAX942_UA 6
MAX94_C_ _, MAX94_EP_,
1 2
TA = +25°C MAX94_ES_, MAX942MSA mV
VCM =
0V or MAX941_UA/MAX942_UA 1 3
Input Offset Voltage VOS
VCM = V+ MAX94_C_ _, MAX94_EP_,
TA = TMIN 3
(Note 3) MAX94_ES_, MAX942MSA mV
to TMAX
MAX941_UA/MAX942_UA 5.5
VIN = VOS, VCM = 0V or MAX94_C 150 300
Input Bias Current IB nA
VCM = V+ (Note 4) MAX94_E/A, MAX942MSA 150 400
Input Offset Current IOS VIN = VOS, VCM = 0V or V+ 10 150 nA
Input Differential Clamp Force 100μA into IN+, IN- = GND,
VCLAMP 2.2 V
Voltage measure VIN+ - VIN-, Figure 3
MAX94_C_ _, MAX94_EP_,
Common-Mode Rejection 80 300
CMRR (Note 5) MAX94_ES_, MAX942MSA μV/V
Ratio
MAX941_UA/MAX942_UA 80 800
MAX94_C_ _, MAX94_EP_,
Power-Supply Rejection PSRR 2.7V ≤ V+ ≤ 5.5V, 80 300
MAX94_ES_, MAX942MSA μV/V
Ratio VCM = 0V
MAX941_UA/MAX942_UA 80 350
ISOURCE = 400μA V+ - 0.4 V+ - 0.2
Output High Voltage VOH V
ISOURCE = 4mA V+ - 0.4 V+ - 0.3
ISINK = 400μA 0.2 0.4
Output Low Voltage VOL V
ISINK = 4mA 0.3 0.4
Output Leakage Current ILEAK (Note 6) 1 µA

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Electrical Characteristics (continued)

(V+ = 2.7V to 5.5V, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.) (Note 14)
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
MAX941 380 600
V+ = 3V
MAX942/MAX944 350 500
Supply Current per
ICC MAX941 430 700 μA
Comparator V+ = 5V
MAX942/MAX944 400 600
MAX941 only, shutdown mode (V+ = 3V) 12 60

Power Dissipation per MAX941 1.0 4.2

PD (Note 7) mW
Comparator MAX942/MAX944 1.0 3.6

tPD+, MAX94_C 80 150

Propagation Delay (Note 8) ns
tPD- MAX94_E/A, MAX942MSA 80 200
Differential Propagation
dtPD (Note 9) 10 ns
Delay
Propagation Delay Skew (Note 10) 10 ns
Logic-Input Voltage High VIH (Note 11) V+/2 + 0.4 V
Logic-Input Voltage Low VIL (Note 11) V+/2 - 0.4 V
Logic-Input Current IIL, IIH VLOGIC = 0V or V+ (Note 11) 2 10 µA
Data-to-Latch Setup Time tS (Note 12) 20 ns
Latch-to-Data Hold Time tH (Note 12) 30 ns
Latch Pulse Width tLPW MAX941 only 50 ns
Latch Propagation Delay tLPD MAX941 only 70 ns
Shutdown Time (Note 13) 3 ns
Shutdown Disable Time (Note 13) 10 ns
Note 1: Inferred from the CMRR test. Note also that either or both inputs can be driven to the absolute maximum limit (0.3V
beyond either supply rail) without damage or false output inversion.
Note 2: The input-referred trip points are the extremities of the differential input voltage required to make the comparator output
change state. The difference between the upper and lower trip points is equal to the width of the input-referred hysteresis
zone (see Figure 1).
Note 3: VOS is defined as the center of the input-referred hysteresis zone (see Figure 1).
Note 4: The polarity of IB reverses direction as VCM approaches either supply rail. See Typical Operating Characteristics for more
detail.
Note 5: Specified over the full common-mode range (VCMR).
Note 6: Applies to the MAX941 only when in shutdown mode. Specification is for current flowing into or out of the output pin for
VOUT driven to any voltage from V+ to GND.
Note 7: Typical power dissipation specified with V+ = 3V; maximum with V+ = 5.5V.
Note 8: Parameter is guaranteed by design and specified with VOD = 5mV and CLOAD = 15pF in parallel with 400μA of sink or
source current. VOS is added to the overdrive voltage for low values of overdrive (see Figure 2).
Note 9: Specified between any two channels in the MAX942/MAX944.
Note 10: Specified as the difference between tPD+ and tPD- for any one comparator.
Note 11: Applies to the MAX941 only for both SHDN and LATCH pins.
Note 12: Applies to the MAX941 only. Comparator is active with LATCH pin driven high and is latched with LATCH pin driven low
(see Figure 2).
Note 13: Applicable to the MAX941 only. Comparator is active with SHDN pin driven high and is in shutdown with SHDN pin driven
low. Shutdown disable time is the delay when SHDN is driven high to the time the output is valid.
Note 14: The MAX941_UA and MAX942_UA are 100% production tested at TA = +25°C. Specifications over temperature are
guaranteed by design.

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Typical Operating Characteristics

(V+ = 3.0V, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)

PROPAGATION DELAY vs. PROPAGATION DELAY vs. PROPAGATION DELAY vs.

INPUT OVERDRIVE SOURCE IMPEDANCE CAPACITIVE LOAD
100 400 180
MAX941 toc01

MAX941 toc02

MAX941 toc03
90 350 160
tPD+
PROPAGATION DELAY (ns)

PROPAGATION DELAY (ns)

PROPAGATION DELAY (ns)

80 tPD+ 300
tPD+ 140
70 250
tPD-
120
60 200 tPD-
100
50 150 CLOAD = 15pF tPD-
VOD = 5mV
40 RS = 10Ω 100 80
CLOAD = 15pF RS = 10Ω
VOD = 5mV
30 50 60
0 25 50 75 100 10 100 1k 10k 100k 0 100 200 300 400 500
INPUT OVERDRIVE (mV) SOURCE IMPEDANCE (Ω) CAPACITIVE LOAD (pF)

PROPAGATION DELAY vs. PROPAGATION DELAY vs. OUTPUT HIGH VOLTAGE vs.
TEMPERATURE SUPPLY VOLTAGE SOURCE CURRENT
130 100 3.0
MAX941 toc04

MAX941 toc05

MAX941 toc06
TA = +125°C
tPD+
120 90
2.9 TA = +25°C
PROPAGATION DELAY (ns)

PROPAGATION DELAY (ns)

110 80
tPD-
TA = -55°C
100 70 2.8
VOH (V)

90 60 2.7

80 50

RS = 10Ω RS = 10Ω 2.6

70 40 CLOAD = 15pF
CLOAD = 15pF
VOD = 5mV VOD = 5mV
60 30 2.5
-60 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 2 3 4 5 6 1 10 100 1000 10,000
TEMPERATURE (°C) SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) SOURCE CURRENT (µA)

OUTPUT LOW VOLTAGE MAX941 TOTAL SUPPLY CURRENT MAX942 TOTAL SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. SINK CURRENT vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
0.5 600 800
MAX941 toc08

MAX941 toc09
MAX941 toc07

TA = +125°C
500 TA = +125°C
0.4 700
SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)

SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)

400 TA = +25°C TA = +25°C

0.3 600
VOL (V)

300
TA = -55°C TA = -55°C
0.2 500
200
TA = +25°C TA = -55°C
0.1 400
100
TA = +125°C
0 0 300
1 10 100 1000 10,000 2 3 4 5 6 2 3 4 5 6
SINK CURRENT (µA) SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)

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Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)

(V+ = 3.0V, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)

MAX944 TOTAL SUPPLY CURRENT INPUT VOLTAGE RANGE SHORT-CIRCUIT OUTPUT CURRENT
vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE vs. TEMPERATURE vs. TEMPERATURE
2.00 4 40

MAX941 toc11
MAX941 toc10

MAX941 toc12
V+ = 3.0V

SHORT-CIRCUIT OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)

VCM+ OUTPUT SHORTED
1.75 3 TO V+ (SINKING)
TA = +125°C INPUT VOLTAGE RANGE (V) 30
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)

1.50 2

20
TA = +25°C
1.25 1

10 OUTPUT SHORTED
1.00 0
VCM- TO GND (SOURCING)
TA = -55°C

0.75 -1 0
2 3 4 5 6 -60 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 -60 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) TEMPERATURE (°C) TEMPERATURE (°C)

VOLTAGE TRIP POINTS/INPUT OFFSET INPUT BIAS CURRENT/INPUT OFFSET INPUT BIAS CURRENT (IB+, IB-)
VOLTAGE vs. TEMPERATURE CURRENT vs. TEMPERATURE vs. COMMON-MODE VOLTAGE
1000 250 250
MAX941 toc13

MAX941-14

MAX941 toc15
TA = -55°C VIN+ = VIN-
VTRIP+
NEGATIVE VALUES
INPUT BIAS / OFFSET CURRENT (nA)

500 200
200 REPRESENT CURRENT
IB+
TRIP POINTS / VOS (µV)

150 FLOWING INTO THE

0 TA = +25°C
VOS DEVICE
150
IB+, IB- (nA)

100
-500 IB- TA = +125°C
VTRIP- 50
100
-1000 V+ = 6V
0
50
-1500 -50
VCM = 0 IOS
-2000 0 -100
-60 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 -60 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
TEMPERATURE (°C) TEMPERATURE (°C) COMMON-MODE VOLTAGE (V)

MAX941 SHUTDOWN SUPPLY CURRENT

vs. TEMPERATURE 10MHz RESPONSE MAX941 toc17
40
MAX941 toc16
SHUTDOWN SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)

V+ = 6.0V INPUT
30 VOS 50mV/div

20 V+

OUTPUT
V+ = 2.7V 1V/div
10
GND

0
50ns/div
-60 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
TEMPERATURE (°C)

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Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)

(V+ = 3.0V, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)

PROPAGATION DELAY (tPD+) PROPAGATION DELAY (tPD-)

MAX941 toc18 MAX941 toc19

VOD INPUT
50mV/div INPUT
VOS
50mV/div

VOS
VOD
V+ V+
OUTPUT
1V/div OUTPUT
V+ V+
1V/div
2 2

GND GND

20ns/div 20ns/div
tPD+ INPUT STEP = 100mV tPD- INPUT STEP = 100mV
VOD = +5mV VOD = -5mV

Pin Description
PIN
NAME FUNCTION
MAX941 MAX942 MAX944
— 1 1 OUTA Comparator A Output
— 2 2 INA- Comparator A Inverting Input
— 3 3 INA+ Comparator A Noninverting Input
1 8 4 V+ Positive Supply (V+ to GND must be ≤ 6.5V)
— 5 5 INB+ Comparator B Noninverting Input
— 6 6 INB- Comparator B Inverting Input
— 7 7 OUTB Comparator B Output
— — 8 OUTC Comparator C Output
— — 9 INC- Comparator C Inverting Input
— — 10 INC+ Comparator C Noninverting Input
6 4 11 GND Ground
— — 12 IND+ Comparator D Noninverting Input
— — 13 IND- Comparator D Inverting Input
— — 14 OUTD Comparator D Output
2 — — IN+ Noninverting Input
3 — — IN- Inverting Input
Shutdown: MAX941 is active when SHDN is driven high; MAX941 is in shutdown
4 — — SHDN
when SHDN is driven low.
The output is latched when LATCH is low. The latch is transparent when LATCH
5 — — LATCH
is high.
7 — — OUT Comparator Output
8 — — N.C. No Connection. Not internally connected.

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fixed internal hysteresis eliminates these resistors and the

equations needed to determine appropriate values.
VTRIP+
Figure 1 illustrates the case where IN- is fixed and IN+ is
VHYST VIN+ varied. If the inputs were reversed, the figure would look
VTRIP+ + VTRIP-
VOS = the same, except the output would be inverted.
2
VIN- = 0V
The MAX941 includes an internal latch that allows stor-
VTRIP-
age of comparison results. The LATCH pin has a high
input impedance. If LATCH is high, the latch is transpar-
ent (i.e., the comparator operates as though the latch
VOH is not present). The comparator’s output state is stored
when LATCH is pulled low. All timing constraints must be
COMPARATOR
OUTPUT met when using the latch function (Figure 2).

VOL Shutdown Mode (MAX941 Only)

The MAX941 shuts down when SHDN is low. When shut
down, the supply current drops to less than 60μA, and the
Figure 1. Input and Output Waveform, Noninverting Input three-state output becomes high impedance. The SHDN
Varied
pin has a high input impedance. Connect SHDN to V+ for
normal operation. Exit shutdown with LATCH high; other-
Detailed Description wise, the output will be indeterminate.
The MAX941/MAX942/MAX944 single-supply compara-
tors feature internal hysteresis, high speed, and low Input Stage Circuitry
power. Their outputs are guaranteed to pull within 0.4V The MAX941/MAX942/MAX944 include internal protec-
of either supply rail without external pullup or pulldown tion circuitry that prevents damage to the precision input
circuitry. Rail-to-rail input voltage range and low-voltage stage from large differential input voltages. This protection
single-supply operation make these devices ideal for por- circuitry consists of two back-to-back diodes between IN+
table equipment. The MAX941/MAX942/MAX944 inter- and IN- as well as two 4.1kΩ resistors (Figure 3). The
face directly to CMOS and TTL logic. diodes limit the differential voltage applied to the internal
circuitry of the comparators to be no more than 2VF,
Timing where VF is the forward voltage drop of the diode (about
Most high-speed comparators oscillate in the linear 0.7V at +25°C).
region because of noise or undesired parasitic feedback.
For a large differential input voltage (exceeding 2VF), this
This tends to occur when the voltage on one input is at
protection circuitry increases the input bias current at IN+
or equal to the voltage on the other input. To counter
(source) and IN- (sink).
the parasitic effects and noise, the MAX941/MAX942/
MAX944 have internal hysteresis. (IN + − IN− ) − 2VF
Input Current =
The hysteresis in a comparator creates two trip points: 2 x 4.1kΩ
one for the rising input voltage and one for the falling input Input current with large differential input voltages should
voltage (Figure 1). The difference between the trip points not be confused with input bias current (IB). As long as the
is the hysteresis. When the comparator’s input voltages differential input voltage is less than 2VF, this input cur-
are equal, the hysteresis effectively causes one com- rent is equal to IB. The protection circuitry also allows for
parator input voltage to move quickly past the other, thus the input common-mode range of the MAX941/MAX942/
taking the input out of the region where oscillation occurs. MAX944 to extend beyond both power-supply rails. The
Standard comparators require hysteresis to be added output is in the correct logic state if one or both inputs are
with external resistors. The MAX941/MAX942/MAX944’s within the common-mode range.

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tS
tH
V+
VOS
DIFFERENTIAL
INPUT
VOLTAGE
0V
tLPW
V+

V+
LATCH
2

0V

tPD tLPD
VOH

V+
OUT
2
VOL

Figure 2. MAX941 Timing Diagram with Latch Operator

Output Stage Circuitry Applications Information

The MAX941/MAX942/MAX944 contain a current-driven Circuit Layout and Bypassing
output stage as shown in Figure 4. During an output transi-
tion, ISOURCE or ISINK is pushed or pulled to the output pin. The high gain bandwidth of the MAX941/MAX942/
The output source or sink current is high during the transi- MAX944 requires design precautions to realize the com-
tion, creating a rapid slew rate. Once the output voltage parators’ full high-speed capability. The recommended
reaches VOH or VOL, the source or sink current decreases precautions are:
to a small value, capable of maintaining the VOH or VOL 1) Use a printed circuit board with a good, unbroken, low-
static condition. This significant decrease in current con- inductance ground plane.
serves power after an output transition has occurred. 2) Place a decoupling capacitor (a 0.1μF ceramic capaci-
One consequence of a current-driven output stage is a tor is a good choice) as close to V+ as possible.
linear dependence between the slew rate and the load 3) Pay close attention to the decoupling capacitor’s band-
capacitance. A heavy capacitive load will slow down a volt- width, keeping leads short.
age output transition. This can be useful in noisesensitive
4) On the inputs and outputs, keep lead lengths short to
applications where fast edges may cause interference.
avoid unwanted parasitic feedback around the com-
parators.
5) Solder the device directly to the printed circuit board
instead of using a socket.

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MAX941 VCC MAX941

MAX942 MAX942
4.1kΩ MAX944 ISOURCE MAX944
IN+ TO INTERNAL
CIRCUITRY

OUTPUT

TO INTERNAL
IN– CIRCUITRY
4.1kΩ ISINK
0

Figure 3. Input Stage Circuitry Figure 4. Output Stage Circuitry

VDD = 3.3V
V+ = 3V

VREFC VDD
SERIAL
DIGITAL SDI 10kΩ
INPUT
8-BIT DAC COAX LINE 3V
MAX512 20kΩ MAX941 0V
CLEAN
DIGITAL
DACOUTC
SIGNAL
GND VSS MAX941
20kΩ

ANALOG IN

Figure 5. 3.3V Digitally Controlled Threshold Detector Figure 6. Line Transceiver Application

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Ordering Information (continued) Chip Information

PIN-
PROCESS: BIPOLAR
PART TEMP RANGE
PACKAGE
MAX942MSA/PR -55°C to +125°C 8 SO
MAX942CPA 0°C to +70°C 8 PDIP
MAX942CSA 0°C to +70°C 8 SO
MAX942EPA -40°C to +85°C 8 PDIP
MAX942ESA -40°C to +85°C 8 SO
MAX942EUA-T -40°C to +85°C 8 µMAX
MAX942AUA-T -40°C to +125°C 8 µMAX
MAX944CPD 0°C to +70°C 14 PDIP
MAX944CSD 0°C to +70°C 14 SO
MAX944EPD -40°C to +85°C 14 PDIP
MAX944ESD -40°C to +85°C 14 SO
T = Tape and reel.

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Package Information
For the latest package outline information and land patterns (footprints), go to www.maximintegrated.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.

PACKAGE TYPE PACKAGE CODE OUTLINE NO. LAND PATTERN NO.

8 μMAX U8-1 21-0036 90-0092
8 PDIP P8-1 21-0043 —
8 SO S8-2 21-0041 90-0096
14 PDIP P14-3 21-0043 —
14 SO S14-1 21-0041 90-0112

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Revision History
REVISION REVISION PAGES
DESCRIPTION
NUMBER DATE CHANGED
8 12/08 Added SO package diagram and removed transistor count 10
9 3/09 Corrected Ordering Information for MAX944ESD 10
10 9/14 Corrected Electrical Characteristics and removed automotive reference from Features 1, 3

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