Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated MAX4552CEE+

Overview

MAX4552CEE+ from Maxim Integrated is a quad, low-voltage, normally open (NO) SPST analog switch IC designed for rail-to-rail signal routing in battery-powered and precision analog systems. It features ±15kV IEC 1000-4-2 ESD protection on NO/NC pins, 120Ω max on-resistance at ±5V supplies, 4Ω max channel-to-channel R_ON match, and 1nA COM off-leakage at +25°C. It is used in audio signal routing, data acquisition front-ends, and avionics I/O conditioning.

For engineers reviewing the MAX4552CEE+ datasheet, MAX4552CEE+ pinout, MAX4552CEE+ application, or MAX4552CEE+ equivalent, key selection criteria include ESD robustness on analog terminals, single-supply operation down to +2.7V, TTL/CMOS-compatible logic thresholds, rail-to-rail analog handling, and pin compatibility with DG212.

Technical Context

The MAX4552CEE+ implements four independent CMOS SPST switches with complementary N- and P-channel MOSFETs per path, driven by level-shifted logic to support dual (±2V to ±6V) or single (+2V to +12V) supply operation. Its internal SCR-based ESD protection activates within nanoseconds during ±15kV contact discharge events on NO/NC pins, clamping surge current to GND while limiting supply injection via series resistors.

Each switch supports bidirectional analog signal flow between COM and NO terminals, with on-resistance flatness of ≤8Ω over the full signal range and guaranteed turn-on/turn-off times of 100ns/125ns (typ) at ±5V. Logic inputs meet TTL/CMOS thresholds (V_IL = 0.8V, V_IH = 2.4V) across temperature and supply variations.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

MAX4552CEE+ is housed in a 16-pin QSOP (Quarter-Size Outline Package) with 0.635mm pitch, 5.0mm × 4.0mm body, and exposed pad for thermal enhancement. Pin 12 is NC (no connection); V− (pin 4) connects to ground for single-supply use.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar analog switch applications.

Compared with MAX4552CSE+, the MAX4552CEE+ offers identical performance in a space-saving QSOP package ideal for compact portable designs; versus ADG1412BRUZ, it trades lower on-resistance for superior integrated ESD robustness essential in uncontrolled environments.

Availability

MAX4552CEE+ is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for battery-operated equipment, data acquisition systems, and avionics I/O requiring stable component supply with guaranteed long-term availability and traceable sourcing.

Supply support for MAX4552CEE+ 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) is a semiconductor company specializing in high-performance analog, mixed-signal, and power management ICs for industrial, communications, and consumer applications.

The MAX455x family was designed specifically for ESD-critical analog signal routing in portable and ruggedized systems, emphasizing integrated protection, low-voltage operability, and channel matching without external components.

FAQ

What is the maximum supply voltage rating for MAX4552CEE+?

The MAX4552CEE+ has an absolute maximum V+ to V− differential of 13.0V. When operated with ±5V supplies (±10% tolerance), the worst-case differential reaches 11.0V - safely within limits. However, ±6V supplies with ±10% tolerance yield 13.2V, exceeding the rating and risking permanent damage. Always verify supply tolerances and transient spikes before deployment of MAX4552CEE+.

Does MAX4552CEE+ support true rail-to-rail analog signals?

Yes, MAX4552CEE+ supports rail-to-rail analog signals from V− to V+, including operation with V− = GND and V+ = +2.7V to +12V. Signals beyond these rails are clamped by internal diodes, but full-range undistorted passage is guaranteed only within the supply rails - critical for preserving accuracy in sensor interfaces and audio paths using MAX4552CEE+.

How does the ±15kV ESD protection on MAX4552CEE+ work without affecting signal integrity?

MAX4552CEE+ uses on-chip bidirectional SCRs between NO/NC pins and GND that remain non-conductive during normal operation. During an ESD event, they trigger in <5ns and shunt >95% of surge current to ground. Series resistors limit supply injection, and leakage remains at 1nA - ensuring no measurable impact on signal fidelity or DC accuracy in systems using MAX4552CEE+.

Is MAX4552CEE+ pin-compatible with the DG212 analog switch?

Yes, MAX4552CEE+ is explicitly designed as a pin-compatible upgrade to the industry-standard DG212. Both share identical 16-pin QSOP pinout, NO-switch configuration, logic polarity, and supply pin assignments - enabling drop-in replacement without PCB modification in existing DG212-based designs using MAX4552CEE+.

What is the typical on-resistance flatness of MAX4552CEE+ over its signal range?

MAX4552CEE+ guarantees ≤8Ω on-resistance flatness (R_ON(MAX) − R_ON(MIN)) over the full analog signal range (V− to V+). This tight flatness ensures consistent gain and minimal harmonic distortion across the signal swing - especially valuable in audio routing and precision instrumentation where MAX4552CEE+ is deployed.