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_______________General Description
The MAX396/MAX397 low-voltage, CMOS analog multi-
plexers (muxes) offer low on-resistance (100max), which
is matched to within 6between switches and remains flat
over the specified signal range (10max). They also offer
low leakage over temperature (input off-leakage current
less than 1nA at +85°C) and fast switching speeds (transi-
tion time less than 250ns). The MAX396 is a 16-channel
device, and the MAX397 is a dual 8-channel device.
The MAX396/MAX397 are fabricated with Maxim’s low-
voltage silicon-gate process. Design improvements
yield extremely low charge injection (5pC max) and
guarantee electrostatic-discharge (ESD) protection
greater than 2000V per Method 3015.7
These muxes operate with a single +2.7V to +16V sup-
ply or with ±2.7V to ±8V dual supplies, while retaining
CMOS-logic input compatibility and fast switching. The
MAX396/MAX397 are pin compatible with the industry-
standard MAX306/MAX307, DG406/DG407, and
DG506A/DG507A.
________________________Applications
Sample-and-Hold Circuits Automatic Test Equipment
Avionics Communications Systems
Battery-Operated Equipment Audio Signal Routing
Low-Voltage Data Acquisition Industrial Process Control
Systems
____________________________Features
Pin Compatible with MAX306/MAX307,
DG406/DG407, DG506A/DG507A
Single-Supply Operation (+2.7V to +16V)
Dual-Supply Operation (±2.7V to ±8V)
Low On-Resistance (100max)
Guaranteed RON Match Between Channels
(6max)
Guaranteed RON Flatness over Specified Signal
Range (10max)
Guaranteed Low Charge Injection (5pC max)
Input Off-Leakage Current < 1nA at +85°C
Output Off-Leakage Current < 2.5nA at +85°C
Low Power Consumption < 10µW
TTL/CMOS Compatible
______________Ordering Information
MAX396/MAX397
Precision, 16-Channel/Dual 8-Channel,
Low-Voltage, CMOS Analog Multiplexers
_____________________Pin Configurations/Functional Diagrams/Truth Tables
PART
MAX396CPI
MAX396CWI
MAX396CAI 0°C to +70°C
0°C to +70°C
0°C to +70°C
TEMP. RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
28 Plastic DIP
28 Wide SO
28 SSOP
MAX396CQI
MAX396C/D 0°C to +70°C
0°C to +70°C 28 PLCC**
Dice*
19-0404; Rev. 1; 9/96
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
1
V+
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
COM
V-
NO8
NO7
NO6
NO5
A2
NO4
NO3
NO2
NO1
EN
A0
A1
A3
N.C.
GND
NO9
NO10
NO11
N.C. = NO INTERNAL CONNECTION
NO12
NO13
NO14
NO15
NO16
N.C.
N.C.
DIP/SO
TOP VIEW
MAX396
CMOS DECODERS/DRIVERS
COM
NO1
NO2
NO3
NO4
NO5
NO6
NO7
NO8
NO9
NO10
NO11
NO12
NO13
NO14
NO15
NO16
A0
MAX396 16-CHANNEL SINGLE-ENDED MULTIPLEXER
A1 A2 A3 EN
V+ V- GND
A3 A1 A0 EN ON 
SWITCH
X
0
0
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0
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0
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1
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A2
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9
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LOGIC “O” = VAL 0.8V, LOGIC “1” = VAH 2.4V
MAX396
Ordering Information continued on last page.
*
Contact factory for dice specifications.
**
Contact factory for package availability.
Continued at end of data sheet.
MAX396/MAX397
Precision, 16-Channel/Dual 8-Channel,
Low-Voltage, CMOS Analog Multiplexers
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS—Dual Supplies
(V+ = +5V ±10%, V- = -5V ±10%, GND = 0V, VAH = VENH = 2.4V, VAL = VENL = 0.8V, TA= TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted.)
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.
(Voltage referenced to GND, unless otherwise noted.)
V+...........................................................................-0.3V to +17V
V-............................................................................+0.3V to -17V
V+ to V-...................................................................-0.3V to +17V
Voltage into Any Terminal (Note 1).............(V- - 2V) to (V+ + 2V)
or 30mA (whichever occurs first)
Current into Any Terminal.................................................±30mA
Peak Current into Any Terminal........................................±50mA
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA= +70°C)
Plastic DIP (derate 14.29mW/°C above +70°C) .........1143mW
Wide SO (derate 12.50mW/°C above +70°C).............1000mW
SSOP (derate 9.52mW/°C above +70°C) .....................762mW
PLCC (derate 10.53mW/°C above +70°C) ...................842mW
CERDIP (derate 16.67mW/°C above +70°C)..............1333mW
Operating Temperature Ranges
MAX39_C_I ..........................................................0°C to +70°C
MAX39_E_I .......................................................-40°C to +85°C
MAX39_MJI.....................................................-55°C to +125°C
Storage Temperature Range.............................-65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10sec).............................+300°C
VCOM = ±4.5V,
VNO = 4.5V,
V+ = 5.5V, V- = -5.5V
VCOM = ±4.5V,
VNO = 4.5V,
V+ = 5.5V, V- = -5.5V
CONDITIONS
-20 20
ICOM(OFF)
COM Off-Leakage Current
(Note 6)
-2.5 2.5
-0.1 0.03 0.1
-40 40
-2.5 2.5
nA
-0.2 0.05 0.2
60 100 VV- V+VCOM, VNO
Analog Signal Range
-10 10
INO(OFF)
NO Off-Leakage Current
(Note 6) -1.0 1.0 nA
-0.1 0.03 0.1
13
RFLAT(ON)
On-Resistance Flatness
(Note 5)
125
RON
Channel On-Resistance
1.8 6
8
RON
On-Resistance Matching
Between Channels (Note 4)
510
UNITS
MIN TYP MAX
(Note 2)
SYMBOLPARAMETER
TA= TMIN
to TMAX
TA= TMIN
to TMAX
TA= TMIN
to TMAX
MAX397
VNO = ±4.5V, VCOM = 4.5V,
V+ = 5.5V, V- = -5.5V
MAX396
INO = 1mA, VCOM = ±3V,
V+ = 5V, V- = -5V
INO = 1mA, VCOM = ±3.5V
INO = 1mA, VCOM = ±3.5V,
V+ = 5V, V- = -5V
TA= +25°C
(Note 3)
M
C, E
M
C, E
TA= +25°C M
TA= +25°C
TA= TMIN to TMAX
TA= TMIN to TMAX
TA= +25°C
TA= TMIN to TMAX
C, E
TA= +25°C
TA= +25°C
Note 1: Signals on any terminal exceeding V+ or V- are clamped by internal diodes. Limit forward current to maximum current rating.
VCOM = ±4.5V,
VNO = 4.5V,
-30 30
ICOM(ON)
COM On-Leakage Current
(Note 6)
-2.5 2.5
-0.2 0.05 0.2
-60 60
-5 5
nA
-0.4 0.09 0.4
TA= TMIN
to TMAX
TA= TMIN
to TMAX
MAX397
MAX396
M
C, E
TA= +25°C M
C, E
TA= +25°C
±
±
±
SWITCH
MAX396/MAX397
Precision, 16-Channel/Dual 8-Channel,
Low-Voltage, CMOS Analog Multiplexers
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f = 1MHz,
VEN = VCOM = 0V
f = 1MHz,
VEN = VCOM = 0V
CONDITIONS
68
CCOM(ON)
COM On-Capacitance pF
90
40
CCOM(OFF)
COM Off-Capacitance pF
80 pF11CNO(OFF)
NO Off-Capacitance pF8CIN
Logic Input Capacitance
dB-92VCT
Crosstalk Between Channels
dB-75VISO
Off-Isolation (Note 7) pC25V
CTE
Charge Injection (Note 3)
ns
250
tON(EN)
Enable Turn-On Time 100 150
V2.4VAH, VENH
Logic High Input Voltage
ns570t
OPEN
Break-Before-Make Interval
ns
95 150
tTRANS
Transition Time
-1 1
IGND
Ground Current
V±3 ±8Power-Supply Range
µA-1 1I+Positive Supply Current
µA-1 1I-Negative Supply Current
µA
-1 1
UNITS
MIN TYP MAX
(Note 2)
SYMBOLPARAMETER
MAX397
MAX396
MAX397
MAX396
f = 1MHz, VEN = VCOM = 0V
f = 1MHz
VEN = 2.4V, f = 100kHz,
VNO = 1Vp-p, R L= 1k, Figure 7
Figure 4
Figure 2
VEN = 0V, R L= 1k, f = 100kHz
CL= 100pF, VNO = 0V, Figure 5
VEN = VA= 0V/V+,
V+ = 5.5V, V- = -5.5V
Figure 3
TA= +25°C
TA= +25°C
TA= +25°C
TA= +25°C
TA= +25°C
TA= +25°C
TA= +25°C
TA= +25°C
TA= +25°C
TA= TMIN to TMAX
TA= +25°C
VEN = VA= 0V/V+, V+ = 5.5V, V- = -5.5V
TA= TMIN to TMAX
TA= +25°C
TA= +25°C
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS—Dual Supplies (continued)
(V+ = +5V ±10%, V- = -5V ±10%, GND = 0V, VAH = VENH = 2.4V, VAL = VENL = 0.8V, TA= TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted.)
V0.8VAL, VENL
Logic Low Input Voltage
µAVA= VEN = 0.8V
VA= VEN = 2.4V µA-0.1 0.1IAH, IENH
Input Current with
Input Voltage High
-0.1 0.1IAL, IENL
Input Current with
Input Voltage Low
VEN = VA= 0V/V+,
V+ = 5.5V, V- = -5.5V
ns
200
tOFF(EN)
Enable Turn-Off Time 55 150
Figure 3 TA= TMIN to TMAX
TA= +25°C
DIGITAL LOGIC INPUT
SUPPLY
DYNAMIC
TA= TMIN to TMAX 250
MAX396/MAX397
Precision, 16-Channel/Dual 8-Channel,
Low-Voltage, CMOS Analog Multiplexers
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VCOM = 4.5V,
VNO = 4.5V,
V+ = 5.5V
-30 30
ICOM(ON)
COM On-Leakage Current
(Note 8)
-2.5 2.5
-0.2 0.04 0.2
-60 60
-5 5
nA
VCOM = 4.5V,
VNO = 0V,
V+ = 5.5V
-0.4 0.09 0.4
TA= TMIN
to TMAX
TA= TMIN
to TMAX
MAX397
VCOM = 4.5V,
VNO = 0V,
V+ = 5.5V
MAX396
M
C, E
TA= +25°C M
C, E
TA= +25°C
CONDITIONS
-20 20
ICOM(OFF)
COM Off-Leakage Current
(Note 8)
-2.5 2.5
-0.2 0.02 0.2
-40 40
-2.5 2.5
nA
-0.2 0.05 0.2
120 225 VV- V+VCOM, VNO
Analog Signal Range
-10 10
INO(OFF)
NO Off-Leakage Current
(Note 8) -1.0 1.0 nA
-0.1 0.03 0.1
20
RFLAT
On-Resistance Flatness
280
RON
On-Resistance
210
12
RON
On-Resistance Matching
Between Channels (Note 4)
516
UNITS
MIN TYP MAX
(Note 2)
SYMBOLPARAMETER
TA= TMIN
to TMAX
TA= TMIN
to TMAX
TA= TMIN
to TMAX
MAX397
VNO = 4.5V, VCOM = 0V,
V+ = 5.5V
MAX396
INO = 1mA; VCOM = 3V, 2V, 1V;
V+ = 5V
INO = 1mA, VCOM = 3.5V,
V+ = 4.5V
INO = 1mA, VCOM = 3.5V,
V+ = 4.5V
TA= +25°C
(Note 3)
M
C, E
M
C, E
TA= +25°C M
TA= +25°C
TA= TMIN to TMAX
TA= TMIN to TMAX
TA= +25°C
TA= TMIN to TMAX
C, E
TA= +25°C
TA= +25°C
V
µAVA= 0V, VEN = 0.8V
VA= VEN = 2.4V µA-0.1 0.001 0.1IAH, IENH
V2.4VAH, VENH
Logic High Input Voltage
-1.0 1.0
IGND
IGND Supply Current
V2.7 15Power-Supply Range µA-1.0 0.06 1.0I+Positive Supply Current µA-1.0 0.08 1.0I-Negative Supply Current
µA
-1.0 0.08 1.0
Input Current with
Input Voltage High
-0.1 0.001 0.1
0.8VAL, VENL
Logic Low Input Voltage
IAL, IENL
Input Current with
Input Voltage Low
VEN = V+, 0V; VA= 0V;
V+ = 5.5V; V- = 0V TA= TMIN to TMAX
VEN = VA= 0V, V+; V+ = 5.5V; V- = 0V
VEN = VA= 0V, V+; V+ = 5.5V; V- = 0V
TA= +25°C
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS—Single +5V Supply
(V+ = +5V ±10%, V- = 0V, GND = 0V, VAH = VENH = 2.4V, VAL = VENL = 0.8V, TA= TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted.)
SWITCH
DIGITAL LOGIC INPUT
SUPPLY
MAX396/MAX397
Precision, 16-Channel/Dual 8-Channel,
Low-Voltage, CMOS Analog Multiplexers
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Note 2: The algebraic convention, where the most negative value is a minimum and the most positive value a maximum, is used in
this data sheet.
Note 3: Guaranteed by design.
Note 4: RON = RON(MAX) - RON(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, i.e., VNO = 3V to 0V and 0V to -3V.
Note 6: Leakage parameters are 100% tested at maximum rated hot operating temperature, and guaranteed by correlation at +25°C.
Note 7: Worst-case isolation is on channel 4 because of its proximity to the COM pin. Off-isolation = 20log VCOM/VNO, VCOM = output,
VNO = input to off switch.
Note 8: Leakage testing at single supply is guaranteed by correlation testing with dual supplies.
ns
CONDITIONS
275
tON(EN)
Enable Turn-On Time
(Note 3)
pC1.5 5VCTE
Charge Injection (Note 3)
tOPEN
Break-Before-Make Interval
ns
105 245
tTRANS
Transition Time (Note 3)
UNITS
MIN TYP MAX
(Note 2)
SYMBOLPARAMETER
125 200
TA= TMIN to TMAX
TA= +25°C
(Note 3)
CL= 100pF, VNO = 0V,
Figure 5
TA= +25°C
VNO = 3V, Figure 2
TA= +25°C
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS—Single +5V Supply (continued)
(V+ = +5V ±10%, V- = 0V, GND = 0V, VAH = VENH = 2.4V, VAL = VENL = 0.8V, TA= TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted.)
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS—Single +3V Supply
(V+ = +3V ±10%, V- = 0V, GND = 0V, VAH = VENH = 2.4V, VAL = VENL = 0.8V, TA= TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted.)
ns
CONDITIONS
Enable Turn-Off Time (Note 3)
pC15V
CTE
Charge Injection (Note 3)
315 550 VV- V+VANALOG
Analog Signal Range
UNITS
MIN TYP MAX
(Note 2)
SYMBOLPARAMETER
Figure 3, VINH = 2.4V,
VINL = 0V, VN01 = 1.5V
CL= 100pF, VNO = 0V,
Figure 5
TA= +25°C
(Note 3)
TA= +25°C
650
RON
On-Resistance INO = 1mA, VCOM = 1.5V,
V+ = 3V TA= TMIN to TMAX
ns
230 575
tTRANS
Transition Time (Note 3) Figure 2, VIN = 2.4V,
VN01 = 1.5V, VN08 = 0V TA= +25°C
135 400tOFF(EN) TA= +25°C
ns260 500tON(EN)
Enable Turn-On Time (Note 3) Figure 3, VINH = 2.4V,
VINL = 0V, VN01 = 1.5V TA= +25°C
SWITCH
DYNAMIC
ns10 65
ns
200
tOFF(EN)
Enable Turn-Off Time
(Note 3) 100 125
TA= TMIN to TMAX
TA= +25°C
DYNAMIC TA= +25°C
TA= TMIN to TMAX 350
TA= TMIN to TMAX 750
MAX396/MAX397
Precision, 16-Channel/Dual 8-Channel,
Low-Voltage, CMOS Analog Multiplexers
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__________________________________________Typical Operating Characteristics
(TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
110
30 -5 -3 1
ON-RESISTANCE vs. VCOM 
(DUAL SUPPLIES)
50
90
MAX396/7 TOC1
VCOM (V)
RON ()
-1 3
70
100
40
80
60
5-4 0-2 2 4
V± = ±5V
V± = ±3V
130
50 -5 -3 1
ON-RESISTANCE vs. VCOM 
AND TEMPERATURE
(DUAL SUPPLIES)
70
110
MAX396/7 TOC2
VCOM (V)
RON ()
-1 3
90
120
60
100
80
5-4 0-2 2 4
V+ = 5V
V- = -5V
TA = +125°C
TA = +85°C
TA = +25°C
TA = -55°C
300
320
02
ON-RESISTANCE vs. VCOM
(SINGLE SUPPLY)
140
220
MAX396/7 TOC3
VCOM (V)
RON ()
4
180
260
280
240
120
200
160
153
V+ = 3V
V- = 0V
V+ = 5V
200
02
ON-RESISTANCE vs. VCOM
AND TEMPERATURE
(SINGLE SUPPLY)
120
MAX396/7 TOC4
VCOM (V)
RON ()
4
80
160
180
140
100
60
153
T
A
= +25°C
TA = -55°C
TA = +85°C
TA = +125°C
V+ = 5V
V- = 0V
-5 -3 1
CHARGE INJECTION vs. VCOM
-5
5
MAX396/7 TOC7
VCOM (V)
Qj (pC)
-1 3
0
5-4 0-2 2 4
V+ = 5V
V- = -5V V+ = 5V
V- = 0V
0.01
OFF-LEAKAGE vs.
TEMPERATURE
100
MAX396/7 TOC5
TEMPERATURE (°C)
OFF-LEAKAGE (nA)
1
0.1
10
-50 12525-25 0 7550 100
V+ = 5.5V
V- = -5.5V
ICOM(OFF)
INO(OFF)
0.01
ON-LEAKAGE vs.
TEMPERATURE
100
1000
MAX396/7 TOC6
TEMPERATURE
(
°C
)
ON-LEAKAGE (nA)
1
0.1
10
-50 12525-25 0 7550 100
V+ = 5.5V
V- = -5.5V
ICOM(ON)
0.01
SUPPLY CURRENT vs.
TEMPERATURE
1
MAX396/7 TOC7
TEMPERATURE (°C)
I+, I- (nA)
0.1
-50 12525-25 0 7550 100
V+ = 5V
V- = -5V
VEN = VA = 0V, 5V
I-
I+
MAX396/MAX397
Precision, 16-Channel/Dual 8-Channel,
Low-Voltage, CMOS Analog Multiplexers
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______________________________________________________________Pin Description
PIN
MAX396 MAX397 NAME FUNCTION
1 V+ Positive Supply-Voltage Input
2, 3, 13 1N.C. No Internal Connection
2 COMB Analog Signal B Output* (bidirectional)
3, 13, 14 N.C. No Internal Connection
4–11 NO16–NO9 Analog Signal Inputs* (bidirectional)
4–11 NO8B–NO1B Analog Signal B Inputs* (bidirectional)
12 12 GND Logic Ground
14–17 A3–A0 Logic Address Inputs
15, 16, 17 A2, A1, A0 Logic Address Inputs
18 18 EN Logic Enable Input
19–26 NO1–NO8 Analog Signal Inputs* (bidirectional)
19–26 NO1A–NO8A Analog Signal A Inputs* (bidirectional)
27 27 V- Negative Supply-Voltage Input
28 COM Analog Signal Output* (bidirectional)
28 COMA Analog Signal A Output* (bidirectional)
__________Applications Information
Operation with Supply Voltages
Other than ±5V
Using supply voltages less than ±5V reduces the analog
signal range. The MAX396/MAX397 multiplexers (muxes)
operate with ±3V to ±8V bipolar supplies or with a +3V to
+15V single supply. Connect V- to GND when operating
with a single supply. Both devices can also operate with
unbalanced supplies, such as +10V and -5V. The
Typical
Operating Characteristics
graphs show typical on-
resistance with ±3V, ±5V, +3V, and +5V supplies.
(Switching times increase by a factor of two or more for
operation at 5V or below.)
These muxes operate with a single supply as low as 1V,
although on-resistance and switching times become
extremely high. Performance is not guaranteed below
2.7V. This is useful information only because it assures
proper switch state while power supplies ramp up or
down slowly.
Overvoltage Protection
Proper power-supply sequencing is recommended for
all CMOS devices. Do not exceed the absolute maxi-
mum ratings, because stresses beyond the listed rat-
ings can cause permanent damage to the devices.
Always sequence V+ on first, then V-, followed by the
logic inputs, NO, or COM. If power-supply sequencing
is not possible, add two small-signal diodes (D1, D2) in
series with supply pins for overvoltage protection
(Figure 1). Adding diodes reduces the analog-signal
range to one diode drop below V+ and one diode drop
above V-, but does not affect the devices’ low switch
resistance and low leakage characteristics. Device
operation is unchanged, and the difference between
V+ and V- should not exceed 17V. These protection
diodes are not recommended when using a single supply.
*Analog signal inputs and outputs are names of convenience only; they are identical and interchangeable.
COM
V-
V+
NO
*INTERNAL PROTECTION DIODES
D2
D1
-5V
+5V
MAX396
MAX397
*
*
*
*
Figure 1. Overvoltage Protection Using External Blocking Diodes
MAX396/MAX397
Precision, 16-Channel/Dual 8-Channel,
Low-Voltage, CMOS Analog Multiplexers
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______________________________________________Test Circuits/Timing Diagrams
50%
tTRANS
tR < 20ns
tF < 20ns
VOUT
+3V
0V
VNO1
0V
VNO8
LOGIC
INPUT
VEN
SWITCH
OUTPUT
+5V
VOUT
-5V
GND
V+
A1
V-
A2
A0
EN
NO1
NO2-NO15
NO16
COM
+3V
-3V
50
MAX396
30035pF
+5V
VOUT
-5V
GND
V+
A0
A2
V-
A3
A1
EN
NO1B
NO1A-NO8A,
COMA
NO8B
COMB
+3V
50
MAX397
30035pF
90%
90%
tTRANS
ON
-3V
VEN
VEN
50%
tOFF(EN)
tR < 20ns
tF < 20ns
+3V
0V
0V
VOUT
LOGIC
INPUT
VEN
SWITCH
OUTPUT
VOUT
+5V
VOUT
-5V
GND
V+
A1
V-
A0
A2
EN NO1
NO2-NO16
COM
+3V
50
MAX396
1k 35pF
A3
90%
10%
tON(EN)
+5V
VOUT
-5V
GND
V+
A1
V-
A0
EN NO1B
NO1A-NO8A,
NO2B-NO8B,
COMA
COMB
+3V
50
MAX397
1k 35pF
A2
VEN
VEN
Figure 2. Transition Time
Figure 3. Enable Switching Time
MAX396/MAX397
Precision, 16-Channel/Dual 8-Channel,
Low-Voltage, CMOS Analog Multiplexers
_______________________________________________________________________________________ 9
50%
tOPEN
tR < 20ns
tF < 20ns
VOUT
+3V
0V
LOGIC
INPUT
SWITCH
OUTPUT
+5V
VOUT
-5V
GND
V+
A0
V-
A2
A3
EN
NO1-NO16
COM
+3V
50
MAX396
30035pF
A1
80%
+2.4V
0V
VOUT
+3V
0V
LOGIC
INPUT
+5V
VOUT
-5V
GND
V+
A1
V-
A0
A2
A3
EN
COM
MAX396
CL = 100pF VOUT
NO1-N016
CHANNEL
SELECT
RS
VS
ONOFF OFF
VOUT IS THE MEASURED VOLTAGE DUE TO CHARGE TRANSFER
ERROR Q WHEN THE CHANNEL TURNS OFF.
VCTE = CL = VOUT
_________________________________Test Circuits/Timing Diagrams (continued)
Figure 4. Break-Before-Make Interval
Figure 5. Charge Injection (VCTE)
MAX396/MAX397
Precision, 16-Channel/Dual 8-Channel,
Low-Voltage, CMOS Analog Multiplexers
10 ______________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________Test Circuits/Timing Diagrams (continued)
____Pin Configurations (continued)
+5V
VOUT
-5V
GND
V+
A2
V-
A0
A3
NO16
COM
MAX396
NO1
RS = 50
VIN
EN
10nF
RL = 1k
OFF-ISOLATION = 20log VOUT
VIN
10nF
A1
+5V
-5V
GND
V+
A2
V-
A3
A1
A0
NO16
MAX396
CHANNEL
SELECT
NO1
COM
EN
IMPEDANCE
ANALYZER
f = 1MHz
METER
+5V
-5V
GND
V+
A2
V-
A0
A3
NO16
COM
MAX396
NO2
VOUT
EN
10nF
RL = 1k
CROSSTALK = 20log VOUT
VIN
10nF
A1
NO1
R = 1k
Figure 6. Off-Isolation (VISO)
NOTE: SIMILAR CONNECTION APPLIES FOR MAX397.
NOTE: SIMILAR CONNECTION APPLIES FOR MAX397.
NOTE: SIMILAR CONNECTION APPLIES FOR MAX397.
Figure 7. Crosstalk (VCT)
Figure 8. NO/COM Capacitance
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
1234 2627
28
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
NO1
NO2
NO3
NO4
NO5
NO6
NO7
NO9
NO10
NO11
NO12
NO13
NO14
NO15 5
6
7
8
9
10
11
MAX396
NO16
N.C.
N.C.
V+
COM
V-
NO8
GND
N.C.
A3
A2
A1
A0
EN
N.C. = NO INTERNAL CONNECTION
PLCC
MAX396/MAX397
Precision, 16-Channel/Dual 8-Channel,
Low-Voltage, CMOS Analog Multiplexers
______________________________________________________________________________________ 11
________Pin Configurations/Functional Diagrams/Truth Tables (continued)
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
1
V+
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
COMA
V-
NO8A
NO7A
NO6A
NO5A
A2
NO4A
NO3A
NO2A
NO1A
EN
A0
A1
N.C.
N.C.
GND
NO1B
NO2B
NO3B
NO4B
NO5B
NO6B
NO7B
NO8B
N.C.
COMB.
DIP/SO
TOP VIEW
MAX397
CMOS DECODERS/DRIVERS
COMA
NO1A
NO2A
NO3A
NO4A
NO5A
NO6A
NO7A
NO8A
NO1B
NO2B
NO3B
NO4B
NO5B
NO6B
NO7B
NO8B
MAX397 8-CHANNEL DIFFERENTIAL MULTIPLEXER
A0 A1 A2 EN
V+ V- GND
COMB
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
1234
N.C. = NO INTERNAL CONNECTION
2627
28
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
NO1A
NO2A
NO3A
NO4A
NO5A
NO6A
NO7A
NO1B
NO2B
NO3B
NO4B
NO5B
NO6B
NO7B 5
6
7
8
9
10
11
MAX397
NO8B
N.C.
COMB
V+
COMA
V-
NO8A
GND
N.C.
N.C.
A2
A1
A0
EN
PLCC
A2 A1 A0 EN ON 
SWITCH
X
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
X
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
X
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
NONE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
LOGIC “O” = VAL 0.8V, LOGIC “1” = VAH 2.4V
MAX397
Maxim cannot assume responsibility for use of any circuitry other than circuitry entirely embodied in a Maxim product. No circuit patent licenses are
implied. Maxim reserves the right to change the circuitry and specifications without notice at any time.
12
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MAX396/MAX397
Precision, 16-Channel/Dual 8-Channel,
Low-Voltage, CMOS Analog Multiplexers
_Ordering Information (continued)
*
Contact factory for dice specifications.
**
Contact factory for package availability.
28 SSOP
28 Wide SO0°C to +70°C
0°C to +70°CMAX397CAI
MAX397CWI 28 Plastic DIP
28 CERDIP**-55°C to +125°C
0°C to +70°C
MAX397CPI
MAX396MJI 28 PLCC**
28 Wide SO
28 Plastic DIP
PIN-PACKAGETEMP. RANGE
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°CMAX396EQI
MAX396EWI
MAX396EPI
PART
__________________________________________________________Chip Topographies
0.156"
(3.96mm)
0.098"
(2.49mm)
GND A3 A2 A1 A0
NO8
NO7
NO6
NO5
NO4
NO3
NO2
NO1
EN
N.C. V+ COM V-
NO16
NO15
NO14
NO13
NO12
NO11
NO10
NO9
TRANSISTOR COUNT: 360
SUBSTRATE CONNECTED TO V+
0.156"
(3.96mm)
0.098"
(2.49mm)
GND N.C. A2 A1 A0
NO8A
NO7A
NO6A
NO5A
NO4A
NO3A
NO2A
NO1A
EN
COMB V+COMA V-
NO8B
NO7B
NO6B
NO5B
NO4B
NO3B
NO2B
NO1B
TRANSISTOR COUNT: 360
SUBSTRATE CONNECTED TO V+
Dice*
28 PLCC**0°C to +70°C
0°C to +70°CMAX397C/D
MAX397CQI
28 Wide SO
28 Plastic DIP-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°CMAX397EWI
MAX397EPI
28 CERDIP**
28 PLCC**-40°C to +85°C
-55°C to +125°CMAX397MJI
MAX397EQI
MAX396 MAX397