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Triple DPDT, Low-Capacitance Data Switches

General Description Features

MAX4996/MAX4996L
The MAX4996/MAX4996L triple DPDT analog switches ♦ Multiplex SD2.0/SDIO Interfaces
operate from a single +2.5V to +5.5V supply, and fea-
ture 2.0Ω (typ) on-resistance, low 6pF (typ) on-capaci- ♦ Low Power Consumption (2µA max)
tance, and low power-supply current consumption. The ♦ +2.5V to +5.5V Supply Voltage Range
MAX4996/MAX4996L combine the low capacitance and
low resistance necessary for high-frequency switching ♦ Rail-to-Rail Signal Handling
applications in portable electronics. ♦ Low-Capacitance Switches, 6pF (typ)
The MAX4996/MAX4996L have three logic inputs to
♦ Low On-Resistance, 2Ω (typ)
control the switches in pairs. The MAX4996 has an
active-high enable input (EN) to disable the switches, ♦ Excellent On-Resistance Flatness Over the Range
while the MAX4996L has an active-low enable input of 0V to VCC
(EN) to disable the switches. The enable input decreas-
es the supply current and also places the COM_ out- ♦ Wide -3dB Bandwidth, 670MHz
puts in a high-impedance state. ♦ Small 24-Pin TQFN (3.5mm x 3.5mm)
The MAX4996/MAX4996L feature a 5µA (max) supply-
current consumption when the logic inputs are not Pin Configuration/Truth Tables
rail-to-rail. This feature is especially valuable in applica-
tions where direct interface to low-voltage processors TOP VIEW

EN (EN)
COM1

COM2

COM3
is necessary.

GND
VCC
The MAX4996/MAX4996L are available in a space-

18

17

16

15

14

13
saving 24-pin (3.5mm x 3.5mm) TQFN package and
operate over the -40°C to +85°C temperature range. NO1 NC1
19 *EP 12

Applications NO2 20 11 NC2

SD Card Switching NO3 21 10 NC3

MAX4996
USB Signal Switching NO4 22 MAX4996L 9 NC4

UART Signal Switching NO5 23 8 NC5

Cell Phones NO6 24

+ 7 NC6

PDAs
1

GPS
CB12

CB34

CB56

COM4

COM5

COM6

Portable Media Players (PMP)

TQFN
3.5mm x 3.5mm
Ordering Information (EN) FOR MAX4996L ONLY.
*CONNECT EXPOSED PADDLE TO GROUND.
PIN- PACKAGE
PART TRUTH TABLES
PACKAGE CODE
MAX4996ETG+ 24 TQFN-EP* T243A3-1 MAX4996/MAX4996L MAX4996
MAX4996LETG+ 24 TQFN-EP* T243A3-1 CB12 NO1/NO2 NC1/NC2 EN CB_ NO_ NC_
LOW OFF ON HIGH LOW OFF ON
Note: All devices operate over the -40°C to +85°C extended HIGH ON OFF HIGH HIGH ON OFF
temperature range. CB34 NO3/NO4 NC3/NC4 LOW X OFF OFF
+Denotes a lead-free package. LOW OFF ON
*EP = Exposed paddle. MAX4996L
HIGH ON OFF
EN CB_ NO_ NC_
CB56 NO5/NO6 NC5/NC6
LOW LOW OFF ON
LOW OFF ON
Typical Operating Circuit appears at end of data sheet. LOW HIGH ON OFF
HIGH ON OFF
HIGH X OFF OFF

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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS

MAX4996/MAX4996L

VCC to GND ...........................................................-0.3V to +6.0V Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70°C)

EN, EN, CB_ ..........................................................-0.3V to +6.0V 24-Pin TQFN (derate 20.8mW/°C
All Other Pins to GND ..................................-0.3V to VCC + 0.3V above +70°C).............................................................1228mW
Continuous Current Thermal Resistance (Note 1)
NO_, NC_, COM_ .......................................................±150mA θJA .............................................................................65.1°C/W
Peak Current NO_, NC_, COM_ θJC ...............................................................................5.4°C/W
(pulsed at 1ms, 50% Duty Cycle)...............................±300mA Operating Temperature Range ...........................-40°C to +85°C
(pulsed at 1ms, 10% Duty Cycle)...............................±450mA Junction Temperature ......................................................+150°C
ESD per Human Body Model...............................................±2kV Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering) .........................................+300°C
Note 1: Package thermal resistances were obtained using the method described in JEDEC specification JESD51-7, using a four-
layer board. For detailed information on package thermal considerations see www.maxim-ic.com/thermal-tutorial.
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
(VCC = +2.5V to +5.5V, TA = -40°C to +85°C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at VCC = 2.8V, TA = +25°C.) (Notes 2, 3)

PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS

ANALOG SWITCH
VCOM,
Analog Signal Range 0 VCC V
VNO, VNC_
On-Resistance RON VCOM_= 0 to VCC , ICOM_= 25mA 2 4 Ω
On-Resistance Match Between VCC = 2.8V, ICOM_= 25mA;
ΔRON 0.1 0.2 Ω
Channels VNO_ = 1.5V or VNC _= 1.5V (Note 4)
VCC = 2.5V, ICOM_= 25mA;
On-Resistance Flatness RFLAT 0.2 0.5 Ω
VCOM_= 0 to VCC (Note 5)
VCC = 4V, VCOM_ = 0, 4V;
-250 +250 nA
ICOM_ VNO_ , VNC_ = 4V, 0
Off-Leakage Current
(OFF) VCC = 5.5V, VCOM_ = 5.5V;
180 µA
VNO, VNC with 50µA sink current to GND
VCC = 5.5V, VCOM_ = 0, 5.5V;
On-Leakage Current ICOM_ (ON) -250 +250 nA
VNO_, VNC_unconnected
-3dB Bandwidth BW RL = RS = 50Ω, CL = 5pF, Figure 4 670 MHz
f = 1MHz, VNO_, VNC_ = 0;
Off-Isolation VISO CL = 5pF, RL = RS = 50Ω, -60 dB
Figure 4 (Note 6)
f = 1MHz, VNO_, VNC_ = 0;
Crosstalk VCT -120 dB
RL = RS = 50Ω, Figure 4 (Note 7)
LOGIC INPUTS
Input Logic High VIH 1.4 V
Input Logic Low VIL 0.5 V
0 ≤ V ≤ VIL and VIH ≤ V ≤ VCC;
Input Leakage Current ILEAK -250 +250 nA
VCC = 5.5V

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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)

MAX4996/MAX4996L
(VCC = +2.5V to +5.5V, TA = -40°C to +85°C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at VCC = 2.8V, TA = +25°C.) (Notes 2, 3)

PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS

SWITCH DYNAMICS
VCC = 2.7V, VNO_ or VNC_ = 1.5V;
Turn-On Time tON 100 µs
RL = 50Ω, CL = 35pF, Figure 1
VCC = 2.7V, VNO_ or VNC_ = 1.5V;
Turn-Off Time tOFF 6 µs
RL = 50Ω, CL = 35pF, Figure 1
VCC = 2.7V ; VNO_, or VNC_ = 1.5V;
Break-Before-Make Interval tBBM 10 µs
RL = 50Ω, CL = 35pF, Figure 2
Output Skew Between Switches tSKEW RL = RS = 50Ω, Figure 3 40 Ps
CNO_ (OFF) f = 10MHz, VBIAS = 0V,
NO or NC Off-Capacitance 2.5 pF
CNC_ (OFF) signal = 500mVP-P, Figure 5
CCOM_ f = 10MHz, VBIAS = 0V,
COM Off-Capacitance 4 pF
(OFF) signal = 500mVP-P, Figure 5
CCOM_ f = 10MHz, VBIAS = 0V,
COM On-Capacitance 6 pF
(ON) signal = 500mVP-P, Figure 5
Operating Power-Supply Range VCC 2.5 5.5 V
VEN = 0 (MAX4996), VEN = VCC
Shutdown Supply Current 0.1 0.5 µA
(MAX4996L)
VCB_ = 0 or VCC; VCC = 2.8V 1 2
VCC Supply Current ICC VEN = VCC (MAX4996); µA
VEN = 0 (MAX4996L) VCC = 5.5V 5 10

Increase in Supply Current with 0 ≤ VCB_ ≤ VIL or VIH ≤ VCB_ ≤ VCC

5 µA
VCB / VEN Voltage or 0 ≤ VEN ≤ VIL or VIH ≤ VEN ≤ VCC
ESD Protection Human Body Model ±2 kV

Note 2: The algebraic convention is used. The most negative value is shown in the minimum column.
Note 3: Parts are 100% tested at TA = +25°C. Limits across the full temperature range are guaranteed by correlation and design.
Note 4: ΔRON = 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.
Note 6: Off-isolation = 20log10 [VCOM_ / (VNO_ or VNC_)], VCOM_ = output, VNO_ or VNC_= input to off switch.
Note 7: Between any two switches.

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Typical Operating Characteristics

MAX4996/MAX4996L

(VCC = 3V, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)

ON-RESISTANCE vs. VCOM ON-RESISTANCE vs. VCOM ON-RESISTANCE vs. VCOM

3.0 3.0 2.0
MAX4996/6L toc01

MAX4996/6L toc02

MAX4996/6L toc03
VCC = 5.0V
TA = +85°C

2.5 2.5 1.5 TA = +25°C

TA = +85°C
RON (Ω)

RON (Ω)
RON (Ω)

VCC = 2.5V
2.0 2.0 1.0
VCC = 2.7V TA = -40°C
TA = +25°C
VCC = 3.0V
1.5 1.5 0.5

VCC = 5.0V TA = -40°C

1.0 1.0 0
0 1 2 3 4 5 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 4 5
VCOM (V) VCOM (V) VCOM (V)

COM_ON LEAKAGE CURRENT

vs. OVERTEMPERATURE SUPPLY CURRENT vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
45 5
MAX4996/6L toc04

MAX4996/6L toc05
40

35 4

30
ICOM_ON (nA)

TA = -40°C TO +85°C 3
ICC (μA)

25

20
2
15

10 1
5
0 0
0 1 2 3 0 2 4 6
VCOM (V) VCC (V)

QUIESCENT SUPPLY CURRENT

vs. TEMPERATURE LOGIC THRESHOLD vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
3.5 2.0
MAX4996/6L toc06

MAX4996/6L toc07

3.0
VCC = 5.0V
1.5
2.5
THRESHOLD (V)

VIH
ICC (μA)

2.0
1.0
1.5
VCC = 3.0V VIL
1.0
0.5
0.5

0 0
-40 -15 10 35 60 85 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0
TEMPERATURE (°C) VCC (V)

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Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)

MAX4996/MAX4996L
(VCC = 3V, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)

QUIESCENT SUPPLY CURRENT INPUT ON-LOSS

vs. LOGIC LEVEL FREQUENCY RESPONSE
10 0

MAX4996/6L toc09
MAX4996/6L toc08
8 -5

ON-LOSS (dB)
6 -10
ICC (μA)

4 -15

2 -20

0 -25
0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 1 10 100 1,000 10,000
VCB (V) FREQUENCY (MHz)

INPUT CROSSTALK INPUT OFF-ISOLATION

FREQUENCY RESPONSE FREQUENCY RESPONSE
0 0
MAX4996/6L toc10

MAX4996/6L toc11
-20 -20

-40 -40
ON-LOSS (dB)

ON-LOSS (dB)

-60 -60

-80 -80

-100 -100

-120 -120
0.01 0.1 1 10 100 1,000 0.01 0.1 1 10 100 1,000
FREQUENCY (MHz) FREQUENCY (MHz)

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Pin Description
MAX4996/MAX4996L

PIN NAME FUNCTION

Digital Control Input for Analog Switches 1 and 2. Drive CB12 low to connect COM1 to NC1 and COM2 to
1 CB12
NC2. Drive CB12 high to connect COM1 to NO1 and COM2 to NO2.
Digital Control Input for Analog Switches 3 and 4. Drive CB34 low to connect COM3 to NC3 and COM4 to
2 CB34
NC4. Drive CB34 high to connect COM3 to NO3 and COM4 to NO4.
Digital Control Input for Analog Switches 5 and 6. Drive CB56 low to connect COM5 to NC5 and COM6 to
3 CB56
NC6. Drive CB56 high to connect COM5 to NO5 and COM6 to NO6.
4 COM4 Analog Switch 4—Common Terminal
5 COM5 Analog Switch 5—Common Terminal
6 COM6 Analog Switch 6—Common Terminal
7 NC6 Analog Switch 6—Normally Closed Terminal
8 NC5 Analog Switch 5—Normally Closed Terminal
9 NC4 Analog Switch 4—Normally Closed Terminal
10 NC3 Analog Switch 3—Normally Closed Terminal
11 NC2 Analog Switch 2—Normally Closed Terminal
12 NC1 Analog Switch 1—Normally Closed Terminal
13 GND Ground
14 VCC Positive Supply Voltage. Bypass VCC to GND with a 0.1µF ceramic capacitor as close as possible to the device.
Enable Logic Input. For the MAX4996, drive EN high to enable all the switches. Drive EN low to disable all
15 EN, EN switches. For the MAX4996L, drive EN low to enable all the switches. Drive EN high to disable all switches.
COM_ is high impedance when the switch is disabled. (See Pin Configuration/Truth Tables.)
16 COM3 Analog Switch 3—Common Terminal
17 COM2 Analog Switch 2—Common Terminal
18 COM1 Analog Switch 1—Common Terminal
19 NO1 Analog Switch 1—Normally Open Terminal
20 NO2 Analog Switch 2—Normally Open Terminal
21 NO3 Analog Switch 3—Normally Open Terminal
22 NO4 Analog Switch 4—Normally Open Terminal
23 NO5 Analog Switch 5—Normally Open Terminal
24 NO6 Analog Switch 6—Normally Open Terminal
Exposed Paddle. Internally connected to GND. Connect to a large ground plane to maximize thermal
— EP
performance; not intended as an electrical connection point.

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Timing Circuits/Timing Diagrams

MAX4996/MAX4996L
MAX4996 t r < 5ns
MAX4996L VCC t f < 5ns
LOGIC
INPUT 50% 50%
NO_ COM_ 0V
VIN VOUT
OR NC_
RL CL t OFF

CB_
VOUT
0.9 x V0UT 0.9 x VOUT
LOGIC SWITCH 0V
INPUT OUTPUT
t ON

CL INCLUDES FIXTURE AND STRAY CAPACITANCE.

RL
(
VOUT = VIN )
RL + RON

Figure 1. Switching Time

MAX4996 VCC
MAX4996L LOGIC
INPUT 50%

NC_ 0V
VIN COM_
NO_ VOUT

RL CL
CB_

LOGIC
INPUT VOUT 0.9 x VOUT

tBBM
CL INCLUDES FIXTURE AND STRAY CAPACITANCE.

Figure 2. Break-Before-Make Interval

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Timing Circuits/Timing Diagrams (continued)

MAX4996/MAX4996L

MAX4996/
MAX4996L
NC OR
RS NO_ COM_
VIN+ VOUT+

RL

NC OR
RS NO_ COM_
VIN- VOUT-

RL

CB

VIL TO VIH
tSKEW = |tPLHX - tPLHY| OR |tPHLX - tPHLY|

VCC
VIN+
50% 50%

0V

VCC

VIN- 50% 50%

0V

tPLHX tPHLX
VCC
VOUT+ 50% 50%

0V

VCC

VOUT- 50% 50%

0V
tPHLY tPLHY

Figure 3. Input/Output Skew Timing Diagram

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Timing Circuits/Timing Diagrams (continued)

MAX4996/MAX4996L
VOUT
OFF-ISOLATION = 20log ✕
NETWORK VIN
ANALYZER
50Ω 50Ω V
0 OR VCC CB_ VIN ON-LOSS = 20log ✕ OUT
COM1 VIN

V
NC1 MAX4996 CROSSTALK = 20log ✕ OUT
VIN
MAX4996L VOUT MEAS REF
50Ω NO1*

50Ω 50Ω

*FOR CROSSTALK THIS PIN IS NO2.

MEASUREMENTS ARE STANDARDIZED AGAINST SHORTS AT IC TERMINALS. NC2 AND COM2 ARE OPEN.
OFF-ISOLATION IS MEASURED BETWEEN COM_ AND OFF NO_ OR NC_ TERMINAL ON EACH SWITCH.
ON-LOSS IS MEASURED BETWEEN COM_ AND ON NO_ OR NC_ TERMINAL ON EACH SWITCH.
CROSSTALK IS MEASURED FROM ONE CHANNEL TO THE OTHER CHANNEL.
SIGNAL DIRECTION THROUGH SWITCH IS REVERSED; WORST VALUES ARE RECORDED.

Figure 4. On-Loss, Off-Isolation, and Crosstalk

COM_
MAX4996
MAX4996L
CB_
CAPACITANCE VIL OR VIH
METER NC_ or
NO_
f = 10MHz

Figure 5. Channel On-/Off-Capacitance

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MAX4996/MAX4996L

Detailed Description Functional Diagram

The MAX4996/MAX4996L triple DPDT analog switches
VCC
operate from a single +2.5V to +5.5V supply and feature
2.0Ω (typ) on-resistance, low 6pF (typ) on-capacitance,
and low power-supply current consumption. The combi-
MAX4996/MAX4996L
nation of low resistance and low capacitance make this
switch ideal for high-frequency applications. CB12

The MAX4996 has an active-high enable input (EN) to NO1

COM1
disable the switches, while the MAX4996L has an
NC1
active-low enable input (EN) to disable the switches.
The enable input decreases the supply current and also NO2
COM2
places the COM_ outputs in a high-impedance state.
NC2
Digital Control Inputs
Each pair of switches feature a digital-control logic CB34
input: CB_. CB_ controls the position of the switches as
NO3
shown in the Pin Configuration/Truth Tables . The COM3
MAX4996/MAX4996L also feature an enable input to NC3
turn all switches on or off. Drive EN low on the
NO4
MAX4996, or EN high on the MAX4996L, to disable the COM4
switches. While disabled, the switches are high-imped- NC4
ance and the supply current drops to 0.1µA (typ). To
enable all switches, drive EN high on the MAX4996 or
EN low on the MAX4996L. CB56

Driving all digital inputs (CB_, EN, EN) rail-to-rail mini- NO5
COM5
mizes supply current.
NC5
Analog Signal Levels NO6
The on-resistance of the MAX4996/MAX4996L are very COM6
low and stable as the analog input signals are swept NC6
from ground to V CC (see the Typical Operating
EN (EN)
Characteristics ). These switches are bidirectional, GND
allowing NO_, NC_, and COM_ to be configured as
either inputs or outputs.
Applications Information
Power-Supply Bypassing Chip Information
Power-supply bypassing improves noise margin and PROCESS: BiCMOS
prevents switching noise from propagating from the
V CC supply to other components. A 0.1µF ceramic
capacitor connected from VCC to GND is adequate for
most applications.
Power-Supply Sequencing
Always apply VCC before the analog signals.

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Typical Operating Circuit

MAX4996/MAX4996L
VCC

CB12
CLK NO1
COM1
NC1
CMD NO2
COM2
BASEBAND NC2

SD CARD
INTERFACE CB34
DAT0 NO3
COM3
SD CARD
NC3
DAT1 NO4
COM4
NC4

CB56
DAT2 NO5
COM5
NC5
DAT3 NO6
COM6
NC6

EN (EN)
CLK GND

CMD
DIGITAL CONTROL
FROM BASEBAND MAX4996/
APPLICATION
PROCESSOR MAX4996L

SD CARD
INTERFACE
DAT0

DAT1

DAT2

DAT3

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Package Information
MAX4996/MAX4996L

(The package drawing(s) in this data sheet may not reflect the most current specifications. For the latest package outline information
go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages.)

24L THIN QFN.EPS

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Package Information (continued)

MAX4996/MAX4996L
(The package drawing(s) in this data sheet may not reflect the most current specifications. For the latest package outline information
go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages.)

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