Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated MAX4224ESA
- Part No.:
- MAX4224ESA
- Manufacturer:
- Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated
- Category:
- Instrumentation, Op Amps, Buffer Amps
- Package:
- 8-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width)
- Datasheet:
-
MAX4224ESA.pdf
- Description:
- IC OPAMP CFA 1 CIRCUIT 8SOIC
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Product details
Overview
The MAX4224ESA from Maxim Integrated is a single-channel, current-feedback operational amplifier optimized for closed-loop gain ≥ +2 (6dB), delivering 600MHz -3dB bandwidth, 1700V/µs slew rate, and 5ns 0.1% settling time. It operates on ±2.85V to ±5.5V dual supplies, draws 6mA quiescent current, and features shutdown mode reducing supply current to 350µA while placing output in high-impedance state - ideal for video line drivers and multiplexed ADC input buffering.
For engineers reviewing the MAX4224ESA datasheet, MAX4224ESA pinout, MAX4224ESA application, or MAX4224ESA equivalent, key selection criteria include gain-stability at +2V/V, differential gain/phase error (0.01%/0.02°), 0.1dB gain flatness to 300MHz, THD of –60dBc at 10MHz, and SOT23-6 package compatibility with space-constrained high-speed analog designs.
Technical Context
The MAX4224ESA uses current-feedback architecture with transimpedance open-loop transfer function, enabling gain-bandwidth independence at low gains and supporting stable operation at closed-loop gains ≥ +2V/V. Its internal compensation targets 600MHz –3dB bandwidth and 1.2GHz gain-bandwidth product, with RF/RG network sensitivity dictating peaking and bandwidth trade-offs.
Shutdown control is TTL-compatible (SHDN logic low = 0.8V max, logic high = 2.0V min), activating a high-impedance output state (100kΩ typical) and reducing supply current to 350µA per amplifier. Input stage features matched 700kΩ noninverting and 45kΩ inverting input resistances, with ±2.5V output swing into 50Ω and 80mA drive capability.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| -3dB Bandwidth | 600MHz at AV = +2V/V - enables baseband video and high-speed data transmission up to 300MHz with 0.1dB flatness. |
| Slew Rate | 1700V/µs - supports clean 2V-step transitions in under 1.2ns, critical for driving fast ADC inputs without slewing distortion. |
| Settling Time | 5ns to 0.1% - ensures accurate sampling of multi-MHz video or communication waveforms within tight timing windows. |
| THD | –60dBc at 10MHz, RL = 150Ω - meets broadcast-grade video linearity requirements and minimizes intermodulation in RF receiver IF stages. |
| Differential Gain/Phase | 0.01% / 0.02° - preserves color fidelity and timing integrity in professional SD/HD video signal chains. |
| Supply Current | 6.0mA normal mode, 0.35mA shutdown - enables battery-powered portable video equipment and power-gated multiplexer architectures. |
| Output Drive | 80mA into ±2.5V - drives four back-terminated 75Ω video loads simultaneously while maintaining specified DG/DP performance. |
Pinout & Package
The MAX4224ESA is housed in a 6-pin SOT23 package (JEDEC MO-178AA), with exposed pad not electrically connected. Pin 1 is marked via top-side laser etch (top mark: AAAD), and device orientation follows standard SOT23 pin 1 indicator (notch or dot).
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (VEE) | Negative power-supply terminal | Connect to –2.85V to –5.5V rail; requires local 10nF ceramic bypass to ground plane. |
| 2 (IN–) | Inverting input | High-impedance current-summing node; must avoid ground plane beneath to minimize stray capacitance and peaking. |
| 3 (IN+) | Noninverting input | 700kΩ input resistance; used for reference biasing or single-ended-to-differential conversion. |
| 4 (N.C.) | No-connect terminal | Internally unconnected; tie to ground plane to reduce parasitic coupling in high-frequency layouts. |
| 5 (SHDN) | Shutdown control input | TTL-compatible enable: ≤0.8V = shutdown (350µA, high-Z output), ≥2.0V = active (6mA, full drive). |
| 6 (OUT) | Amplifier output | Capable of sourcing/sinking 80mA; requires surface-mount 75Ω back-termination for video line driving. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Current-feedback topology | Enables 600MHz bandwidth independent of gain ≥ +2V/V, eliminating gain-vs-bandwidth trade-off seen in voltage-feedback amplifiers. |
| Video-optimized linearity | 0.01% differential gain and 0.02° differential phase errors ensure broadcast-compliant NTSC/PAL signal reproduction. |
| Low-power shutdown | Reduces supply current to 350µA and raises output impedance to 100kΩ, enabling passive multiplexing of multiple video channels. |
| High-output drive | Delivers ±2.5V into 50Ω or drives four 75Ω back-terminated lines - eliminates need for external buffer stages in video distribution. |
| Ultrafast settling | 5ns to 0.1% allows precise sampling of 100+ MSPS ADC inputs without aperture uncertainty degradation. |
Applications
| ADC Input Buffers | Video Line Drivers |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Buffering high-impedance sensor or DAC outputs before feeding into 10-bit+ 100MSPS ADCs with switched-capacitor front-ends. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: High-slew, low-settling amplifier providing charge injection immunity and transient-free sampling window. Use Value: 5ns settling and 1700V/µs slew rate prevent missing codes and harmonic distortion during fast acquisition cycles. | Use Scenario: Driving 75Ω coaxial video cables in broadcast switchers, camera interfaces, or video editing systems. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Unity-gain stable driver maintaining amplitude and phase integrity across DC–300MHz. Use Value: 0.01%/0.02° DG/DP and 0.1dB gain flatness preserve color accuracy and sync pulse fidelity over long cable runs. |
| Video Multiplexing | XDSL Drivers |
Use Scenario: Constructing wideband analog video routers where multiple MAX4224ESA outputs share a common bus. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Selectively enabled channel driver with 100kΩ shutdown-state output impedance minimizing crosstalk. Use Value: 350µA shutdown current and high-Z output allow >8-channel multiplexing without signal loading or power penalty. | Use Scenario: Transmitting ADSL/VDSL line signals from CODEC to hybrid coupler in DSLAM or CPE equipment. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: High-linearity driver meeting ITU-T G.992.x spectral mask and THD requirements. Use Value: –60dBc THD at 10MHz and 42dBm IP3 support clean multi-tone transmission up to 30MHz without out-of-band emissions. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar current-feedback amplifier applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAX4224EUT-T | Same electrical specs and gain optimization (+2V/V), but in SOT23-6 with tape-and-reel packaging and top mark AAAD - identical pinout and thermal profile. | Optimized for automated SMT assembly; same PCB footprint and layout rules apply. | Select MAX4224EUT-T for volume production requiring reel delivery and RoHS-compliant packaging. |
| LMH6720MA | 650MHz –3dB bandwidth at +2V/V, 1900V/µs slew, no integrated shutdown; higher 12.5mA quiescent current. | Lacks shutdown mode - unsuitable for multiplexing or battery-powered video systems requiring dynamic power gating. | Choose LMH6720MA only when maximum bandwidth margin is required and shutdown functionality is unnecessary. |
Compared with MAX4224EUT-T, the MAX4224ESA shares identical performance and pinout but differs in packaging qualification (tube vs. tape-and-reel); versus LMH6720MA, MAX4224ESA trades 50MHz bandwidth for 6.5× lower quiescent current and integrated shutdown - critical for portable and multiplexed video systems.
Availability
MAX4224ESA is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for video line drivers, ADC input buffers, and XDSL driver applications requiring stable component supply, extended temperature operation (–40°C to +85°C), and SOT23-6 footprint consistency.
Supply support for MAX4224ESA includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.
Manufacturer
Maxim Integrated (now part of Analog Devices) designs precision analog, mixed-signal, and power-management ICs for demanding industrial, communications, and consumer applications.
The MAX4223–MAX4228 family was engineered specifically for ultra-high-speed video and data-acquisition signal paths, emphasizing low distortion, gain flatness, and power-efficient shutdown in miniature packages.
FAQ
What is the minimum stable closed-loop gain for the MAX4224ESA?
The MAX4224ESA is compensated for stable operation at closed-loop gains of +2V/V (6dB) or greater. Attempting unity-gain (AV = +1) configurations may cause peaking or oscillation due to insufficient phase margin. For +1V/V applications, use the MAX4223ESA instead, which is explicitly optimized for that gain configuration.
Does the MAX4224ESA support single-supply operation?
No, the MAX4224ESA requires dual supplies ranging from ±2.85V to ±5.5V. Its input common-mode range is specified from ±2.5V, and output swing is symmetrical about ground. Single-supply operation is not supported - for 3V–5V single-rail applications, consider the MAX44263 or similar rail-to-rail voltage-feedback alternatives.
What is the recommended feedback resistor value for MAX4224ESA at AV = +2V/V?
The datasheet specifies RF = RG = 470Ω as the optimal network for AV = +2V/V in SOT23-6 packages. This combination delivers 600MHz –3dB bandwidth with minimal peaking. Deviating significantly (e.g., RF < 300Ω or > 680Ω) degrades stability or bandwidth - always verify AC response with simulation and bench measurement.
How does shutdown mode affect output impedance and isolation on the MAX4224ESA?
In shutdown mode (SHDN ≤ 0.8V), the MAX4224ESA output impedance rises to 100kΩ typical, and off-isolation exceeds 65dB at 3.58MHz. This high-Z state prevents loading of adjacent active channels in multiplexed video buses and enables true analog switching without external relays or MOSFETs.
Can the MAX4224ESA drive 75Ω back-terminated video lines directly?
Yes - the MAX4224ESA delivers ±2.5V into 50Ω and is characterized to drive up to four back-terminated 75Ω loads simultaneously while maintaining 0.01%/0.02° differential gain/phase. Use surface-mount 75Ω resistors placed immediately at the OUT pin, and route traces as controlled-impedance microstrips for optimal return loss.
MAX4224ESA Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated
- Series:
- -
- Package/Case:
- 8-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width)
- Packaging:
- Tube
- Product Status:
- Obsolete
- Amplifier Type:
- Current Feedback
- Number of Circuits:
- 1
- Output Type:
- -
- Slew Rate:
- 1700V/µs
- Gain Bandwidth Product:
- -
- -3db Bandwidth:
- 600 MHz
- Current - Input Bias:
- 4 µA
- Voltage - Input Offset:
- 500 µV
- Current - Supply:
- 6mA
- Current - Output / Channel:
- 80 mA
- Voltage - Supply Span (Min):
- 5.7 V
- Voltage - Supply Span (Max):
- 11 V
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 85°C
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 8-SOIC
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1.Quantity discrepancies, incorrect items, or visible external defects (such as breakage or corrosion), acknowledged by Aetrix.
2.The issue is reported within 90 days of delivery.
3.The MAX4224ESA part is unused and in its original packaging.
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1.Submit a request within 90 days.
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