Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated MAX4396EUP+T

Overview

MAX4396EUP+T from Analog Devices is a quad-channel, rail-to-rail output, unity-gain stable voltage-feedback op amp with disable functionality, 85MHz -3dB bandwidth, 500V/μs slew rate, and 0.015% differential gain error. It operates from single 4.5V–11V or dual ±2.25V–±5.5V supplies and is optimized for high-fidelity video line driving in surveillance systems and set-top boxes.

For engineers reviewing the MAX4396EUP+T datasheet, MAX4396EUP+T pinout, MAX4396EUP+T application, or MAX4396EUP+T equivalent, key selection criteria include its 20-pin TSSOP package, per-amplifier 5.5mA quiescent current, 40ns enable/disable timing, 75Ω video load drive capability, and guaranteed -40°C to +85°C operation.

Technical Context

The MAX4396EUP+T employs BiCMOS process technology and combines voltage-feedback architecture with current-feedback techniques to achieve high-speed performance while maintaining DC precision. Its input stage supports common-mode voltage down to VEE (ground in single-supply mode) and up to VCC – 2.25V, enabling robust interfacing with ADCs and video sources.

All four amplifiers integrate independent disable inputs, delivering high-impedance outputs (≥40kΩ) and reducing quiescent current to 450μA per channel when disabled. Channel-to-channel isolation exceeds -97dB at DC, ensuring minimal crosstalk in multi-channel video routing applications.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

The MAX4396EUP+T is housed in a 20-pin TSSOP package (body size 6.5mm × 4.4mm, 0.65mm pitch), optimized for thermal dissipation and board space efficiency in dense video interface modules.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar quad video op amp applications.

Compared with THS4052CD and LMH6738MQX, the MAX4396EUP+T delivers optimal balance of video-grade fidelity (0.015% DG/DP), low-power disable (450μA), and true quad-channel integration in one 20-pin TSSOP-reducing board area by 35% and eliminating inter-device matching errors.

Availability

MAX4396EUP+T is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for surveillance video systems, set-top box designs, and analog-to-digital converter interface circuits requiring stable component supply, long-term manufacturability, and RoHS-compliant packaging.

Supply support for MAX4396EUP+T 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

Analog Devices is a global leader in high-performance analog, mixed-signal, and digital signal processing semiconductors, serving industrial, automotive, communications, and consumer markets since 1965.

The MAX4396EUP+T belongs to the MAX4389/MAX4390/MAX4392–MAX4396 family-designed specifically for high-fidelity, low-power video signal conditioning in cost-sensitive, space-constrained applications.

FAQ

What is the operating supply voltage range for the MAX4396EUP+T?

The MAX4396EUP+T operates from a single 4.5V to 11V supply or dual ±2.25V to ±5.5V supplies. This range supports common industrial 5V and 9V rails as well as legacy ±5V video systems. The device maintains specified AC performance-including 85MHz bandwidth and 0.015% differential gain error-across the full voltage range and temperature span (-40°C to +85°C). The MAX4396EUP+T also features robust absolute maximum ratings, including ±12V supply tolerance.

Does the MAX4396EUP+T support rail-to-rail input common-mode voltage?

The MAX4396EUP+T supports rail-to-rail output swing but not rail-to-rail input. Its input common-mode voltage range extends to the negative supply rail (VEE) and up to VCC – 2.25V. In single-supply operation with VCC = 5V and VEE = 0V, this means inputs can range from 0V to 2.75V. This design accommodates typical video signal levels (e.g., 1Vpp CVBS centered at 1.4V) while ensuring high CMRR (>70dB) across the usable range. The MAX4396EUP+T does not accept inputs beyond these limits without risking specification degradation.

How does the disable function work on the MAX4396EUP+T?

The MAX4396EUP+T provides four independent active-low disable pins (DISABLEA–DISABLED, pins 13–16). Pulling any disable pin low places its corresponding amplifier into high-impedance output state with output resistance ≥40kΩ and reduces quiescent current to 450μA per disabled channel. Enable is achieved by tying the pin to VCC. Disable timing is specified at 40ns turn-on and 80ns turn-off. This allows precise, per-channel power gating in video multiplexers or standby modes without affecting other active amplifiers in the same MAX4396EUP+T package.

Can the MAX4396EUP+T drive a 75Ω video load directly?

Yes, the MAX4396EUP+T is explicitly characterized and specified for driving 75Ω video loads. Its output voltage swing is guaranteed to be within 0.5V of each rail (e.g., 0.5V to 4.5V on 5V supply) into 75Ω, and it delivers ±50mA output current. The device's 0.015% differential gain and 0.015° differential phase error are measured under 75Ω load conditions, confirming broadcast-grade performance. No external series resistors or termination networks are required for standard CVBS or component video interfaces.

What is the thermal performance of the MAX4396EUP+T in its 20-pin TSSOP package?

In the 20-pin TSSOP package, the MAX4396EUP+T has a junction-to-ambient thermal resistance (θJA) of 91°C/W on a single-layer board and 73.8°C/W on a multilayer board. At maximum rated ambient temperature (+85°C) and full operation (4 × 5.5mA ≈ 22mA total supply current), power dissipation is ~110mW, resulting in a worst-case junction temperature rise of ~10°C above ambient on a multilayer board-well within the +150°C absolute maximum rating. Layout best practices (e.g., thermal vias under exposed pad if present, 0.1μF local bypass capacitors) are recommended to maintain reliability in continuous video applications.