Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated MAX963ESD+T

Overview

The MAX963ESD+T from Maxim Integrated is a dual ultra-high-speed comparator with complementary outputs, latch-enable functionality, and internal 3.5mV hysteresis-designed for single +3V/+5V operation. It features 4.5ns propagation delay (5mV overdrive), ±0.5mV input offset voltage (typ), and Beyond-the-Rails™ input range extending 100mV beyond VCC/GND. Used in GPS receivers and high-speed sampling circuits where precise timing and rail-to-rail input tolerance are critical.

For engineers reviewing the MAX963ESD+T datasheet, MAX963ESD+T pinout, MAX963ESD+T application, or MAX963ESD+T equivalent, this page delivers verified electrical specs, package mapping to 14-pin SO, latch timing constraints (tSU/tH = 5ns), shutdown current (270μA/comparator), and real-world use context for threshold detection and zero-crossing applications.

Technical Context

The MAX963ESD+T implements a current-driven output stage enabling TTL/CMOS-compatible sourcing/sinking of 4mA within 0.52V of either rail. Its internal hysteresis eliminates external feedback resistors while stabilizing switching against noise near trip points.

Latch-enable logic operates with 5ns setup/hold time relative to data edges, and shutdown mode disables comparators while placing outputs in high-Z state-both controlled via dedicated LE and SHDN pins referenced to GND/VCC.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

MAX963ESD+T is housed in a 14-pin Small Outline (SO) package with exposed pad not connected internally. Pin assignments are validated per Maxim's official pin configuration diagram (Rev 8, p.11).

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar dual high-speed comparator applications.

Compared with LMH7322MA/NOPB and ADCMP602BRMZ-REEL7, the MAX963ESD+T uniquely integrates latch-enable, shutdown, and Beyond-the-Rails™ input in a single 14-pin SO package-reducing BOM count and enabling compact, low-power portable designs without sacrificing speed or precision.

Availability

MAX963ESD+T is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for GPS receivers, high-speed sampling circuits, threshold detectors, and portable/battery-powered systems requiring stable component supply across industrial temperature ranges.

Supply support for MAX963ESD+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

Maxim Integrated (now part of Analog Devices) designs precision analog and mixed-signal ICs for demanding industrial, communications, and consumer applications.

The MAX961–MAX964 family was engineered specifically for ultra-high-speed comparator applications requiring rail-to-rail input operation, low power, and integrated hysteresis-targeting GPS, test equipment, and portable instrumentation.

FAQ

What is the operating temperature range for MAX963ESD+T?

The MAX963ESD+T is specified for operation from -40°C to +85°C (E grade). This industrial temperature range ensures reliable performance in GPS modules, portable medical devices, and industrial sensors exposed to ambient thermal cycling. The device's input offset voltage drift and propagation delay remain within guaranteed limits across this full span, as confirmed in Maxim's Electrical Characteristics table (p.2).

Does MAX963ESD+T support single-supply operation?

Yes, MAX963ESD+T is explicitly optimized for single +3V or +5V operation, with supply voltage range from +2.7V to +5.5V. Its Beyond-the-Rails™ input stage accepts common-mode voltages from -0.1V to VCC + 0.1V, and outputs swing within 0.52V of both rails-eliminating need for dual supplies or level shifters in battery-powered systems.

How does the latch-enable feature work on MAX963ESD+T?

The MAX963ESD+T provides separate latch-enable inputs (LEA and LEB) for each comparator. When LE is high, the output state is captured and held; when LE is low, the comparator operates transparently. Timing requirements include 5ns setup/hold time (tSU/tH) and 10ns latch propagation delay (tLPD), all validated per Maxim's Figure 2 timing diagram (p.8).

Can MAX963ESD+T drive TTL and CMOS logic directly?

Yes, MAX963ESD+T features TTL/CMOS-compatible outputs capable of sourcing/sinking 4mA while maintaining VOH ≥ VCC − 0.52V and VOL ≤ 0.52V. This meets standard TTL high-level input voltage (≥2.0V at VCC = 5V) and CMOS VIH/VIL thresholds, allowing direct connection to microcontrollers, FPGAs, and logic gates without interface buffers.

What package type is used for MAX963ESD+T?

MAX963ESD+T uses a 14-pin Small Outline (SO) package, identified in Maxim's ordering information as "S14-1" with land pattern number 90-0112. The package has gull-wing leads, 1.27mm pitch, and is RoHS-compliant (denoted by the "+" suffix in the part number).