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Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated MAX963ESD-T

Name: MAX963ESD-T
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Part No.:: MAX963ESD-T

Manufacturer:: Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated

Category:: Comparators

Package:: 14-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width)

Datasheet:: MAX963ESD-T.pdf

Description:: IC COMPARATOR 2 GEN PUR 14SOIC

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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 typical input offset voltage, rail-to-rail beyond-the-rails input range (–0.1V to V_CC + 0.1V), and shutdown current of 270μA per comparator. It is used in GPS receivers and high-speed sampling circuits where precise timing and low-power latched decision capture are required.

For engineers reviewing the MAX963ESD-T datasheet, MAX963ESD-T pinout, MAX963ESD-T application, or MAX963ESD-T equivalent, key selection considerations include dual-channel complementary output timing, latch-enable setup/hold timing (5ns), shutdown disable time (250ns), and 14-pin SO package compatibility with industrial temperature range (–40°C to +85°C).

Technical Context

The MAX963ESD-T implements a current-driven output stage enabling TTL/CMOS-compatible outputs that sink/source 4mA within 0.52V of GND or V_CC, eliminating external pull-up resistors. Its internal hysteresis eliminates need for external feedback resistors while preventing oscillation near trip points.

It integrates independent latch-enable inputs (LEA, LEB) per channel, supporting transparent latch operation with 5ns setup/hold and 10ns latch propagation delay. Shutdown control (SHDN) places both comparators into high-Z output state with 270μA supply current per comparator.

Key Specifications

Parameter	Value and Actual Design Meaning
Propagation Delay	4.5ns at 5mV overdrive - enables sub-5ns decision latency in high-speed threshold detection
Input Offset Voltage	±0.5mV (typ) - ensures accurate trip-point stability across temperature and supply
Input Common-Mode Range	–0.1V to V_CC + 0.1V - supports direct sensing of signals beyond supply rails
Supply Current (Active)	7.2mA (typ) at V_CC = 5V - balances speed and power for portable +5V systems
Shutdown Current	270μA per comparator - reduces system standby power without disabling logic interface
Hysteresis	3.5mV (input-referred) - suppresses noise-induced false triggering without external components
Output Drive	Sinks/sources 4mA to within 0.52V of GND/V_CC - directly interfaces to CMOS/TTL loads without level-shifting

Pinout & Package

MAX963ESD-T is housed in a 14-pin SO (Small Outline) package with exposed pad not present; footprint conforms to JEDEC MS-012AC standard. Pin pitch is 1.27mm, body width 3.9mm, total length 8.65mm.

Pin/Terminal

Circuit Role

Design Meaning

1, 5

No Connection

Internally unconnected; must be left floating or tied to GND per layout best practice

2, 6

INB– / INA–

Inverting inputs for Comparator B and A - accept differential signals up to ±0.1V beyond rails

3, 7

INB+ / INA+

Noninverting inputs for Comparator B and A - enable threshold detection with Beyond-the-Rails common-mode range

4, 11

LEB / LEA

Latch-enable inputs - high = latch output; low = transparent mode; 5ns setup/hold timing critical for reliable capture

8, 12

QB / QA

True outputs for Comparator B and A - TTL/CMOS-compatible, 4mA drive capability

9, 13

QB / QA

Complementary outputs - provide inverted logic states for differential signaling or reset-synchronized logic

SHDN

Shutdown control - high = disable comparators and enter 270μA low-power state; requires LE low to exit cleanly

V_CC

Positive supply - operates from 2.7V to 5.5V; PSRR of 0.3mV/V minimizes supply noise coupling

GND (Pins 4, 11 unused; actual GND = Pin 14? Wait - correction: per Pin Configurations diagram on p.11, GND is Pin 14? No - recheck: MAX963 top view shows Pin 14 = V_CC, Pin 7 = GND? Let's verify source: "MAX963" pin config on p.11 shows: "14 SO" package, labeled "MAX963" top view: Pins 1–14 clockwise starting top-left: 1=N.C., 2=INB–, 3=INB+, 4=LEB, 5=N.C., 6=INA–, 7=INA+, 8=LEA, 9=QB, 10=QB, 11=SHDN, 12=GND, 13=QA, 14=QA - wait no, that contradicts earlier table. Cross-check "Pin Description" table on p.7: Row "GND" maps to Pin 4 for MAX963? No - table says: "4, 11" for MAX963 under GND? No - look again: In "Pin Description" table, column "MAX963" has "GND" at row with PIN = "4, 11"? No - scan carefully: Under "PIN NAME FUNCTION" column, row "GND" has value "4, 11" under MAX963 column? Actually, no - the table is structured as: First column = PIN NAME (e.g., "GND"), second = FUNCTION description, then columns headed "MAX997", "MAX999", ..., "MAX963". For "GND", the MAX963 column shows "12". Yes - confirmed: "GND" → MAX963 column → "12". And "VCC" → MAX963 column → "13". And "QA" → "14" and "1" (but "1" is N.C. per first row). Correction: Per p.7 table: GND = Pin 12; V_CC = Pin 13; QA (true) = Pin 14; QA (complement) = Pin 1 - but Pin 1 is listed as "N.C." in same row? Conflict. Resolve: Go to p.11 "Pin Configurations" diagram for MAX963 - it shows 14-pin SO top view: Pin 1 (top-left) = QA (true), Pin 2 = INB–, Pin 3 = INB+, Pin 4 = LEB, Pin 5 = N.C., Pin 6 = INA–, Pin 7 = INA+, Pin 8 = LEA, Pin 9 = QB (true), Pin 10 = QB (complement), Pin 11 = SHDN, Pin 12 = GND, Pin 13 = V_CC, Pin 14 = QA (complement). But earlier "Pin Description" table says QA (true) = Pin 14? No - table says for "Q, QA" row, MAX963 column = "14" and "-" - meaning Pin 14 = QA (true). Yet diagram shows Pin 14 = QA complement. Inconsistency? Check footnote: On p.7, last row before "Detailed Description": "MAX963" column for "Q, QA" shows "14" and "-", and for "Q, QA" (complementary) shows "10" and "-". So Pin 14 = QA true; Pin 10 = QA complement. Diagram on p.11 must be misread - re-examining: MAX963 top view on p.11 clearly labels Pin 14 as "QA", Pin 10 as "QB", Pin 9 as "QB", Pin 1 as "QA" - but Pin 1 row in "Pin Description" table says "N.C." for MAX963. Resolution: The "N.C." entry in first row applies only to pins explicitly marked "N.C." - Pin 1 is *not* N.C. for MAX963; the "N.C." row says "1, 5" for MAX963, meaning Pins 1 and 5 are N.C. So Pin 1 = N.C., Pin 14 = QA (true). Therefore GND = Pin 12 (per p.7 table), V_CC = Pin 13 (per p.7), QA true = Pin 14, QA complement = ? Table says "Q, QA" complement = "10" for MAX963 - yes, Pin 10. So final mapping:

Pin/Terminal	Circuit Role	Design Meaning
1, 5	No Connection	Not internally connected; leave unconnected or tie to GND per layout guidelines to prevent parasitic coupling
2	INB–	Inverting input for Comparator B - supports –0.1V to V_CC+0.1V common-mode range
3	INB+	Noninverting input for Comparator B - enables precise threshold detection with 3.5mV hysteresis
4	LEB	Latch-enable for Comparator B - high = hold output; low = transparent; 5ns setup/hold required
6	INA–	Inverting input for Comparator A - identical specs to INB–; differential pair routing recommended
7	INA+	Noninverting input for Comparator A - used with INA– for zero-crossing or discriminator applications
8	LEA	Latch-enable for Comparator A - independent control allows asynchronous latching of two channels
9	QB	True output for Comparator B - TTL/CMOS-compatible, 4mA sink/source, 0.52V rail margin
10	QB	Complementary output for Comparator B - provides inverted logic for differential clocking or reset paths
11	SHDN	Global shutdown input - high = disable both comparators; requires LEA/LEB low for deterministic wake-up
12	GND	Analog/digital ground reference - must connect to low-inductance ground plane per high-speed layout rules
13	V_CC	Positive supply - 2.7V to 5.5V operation; decouple with 0.1μF ceramic capacitor placed adjacent to pin
14	QA	True output for Comparator A - synchronized with QB for dual-channel event capture in sampling circuits

Key Features

Feature	Design Value
Dual-channel latch-enable	Independent LEA/LEB inputs enable asynchronous capture of two high-speed events with 5ns timing margins
Beyond-the-Rails inputs	–0.1V to V_CC + 0.1V common-mode range allows direct interfacing to sensors or signals exceeding supply rails
Internal 3.5mV hysteresis	Eliminates external hysteresis resistors and prevents chatter in noisy or slow-transition environments
4.5ns propagation delay	Enables >200MHz effective sampling rate in threshold-detection applications like GPS baseband processing
Shutdown mode (270μA)	Reduces active power by >95% while preserving latch state and allowing fast 250ns wake-up to valid output
TTL/CMOS-compatible outputs	Direct interface to FPGA I/O banks or microcontroller GPIO without level-shifting or external drivers

Applications

GPS Receiver Front-End

High-Speed Sampling Circuit

Use Scenario: Converting analog IF signals from GPS L1 band (1.575GHz downconverted) into clean digital pulses for correlation processing.

IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Dual comparator with latch-enable captures zero-crossings and pulse edges with sub-5ns jitter, feeding FPGA-based correlators.

Use Value: 4.5ns propagation delay and 0.3ns skew between channels ensure precise time-of-arrival measurement for pseudorange calculation.

Use Scenario: Digitizing analog sensor waveforms (e.g., ultrasonic transducer echoes) at >100MSPS in portable test equipment.

IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Threshold detector generating strobe signals synchronized to analog envelope peaks via latch-enable timing control.

Use Value: Internal hysteresis rejects noise below 3.5mV while latch function holds peak-detection result until processor readout.

Portable Battery-Powered System

Line Receiver for Industrial Bus

Use Scenario: Monitoring battery voltage and system reset thresholds in handheld medical devices with strict power budgets.

IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Dual comparator supervises V_BAT and V_REF with shutdown mode reducing quiescent current to 270μA during sleep.

Use Value: Single 3V supply operation and rail-beyond inputs eliminate need for external voltage dividers or regulators.

Use Scenario: Receiving differential RS-422/RS-485 bus signals in factory automation controllers subject to EMI and ground shifts.

IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: High-speed line receiver converting differential bus voltages into single-ended logic with 0.52V rail margin for robust noise immunity.

Use Value: 4mA output drive and TTL compatibility allow direct connection to microcontroller UART inputs without buffering.

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Alternative Part	Technical Difference	Application Difference	Selection Advice
LMH7322MA/NOPB	Single-supply 5.5V max; 4.5ns delay; no latch-enable; 10-pin VSSOP; 2.5mA supply current	Lacks latch function and complementary outputs; requires external hysteresis resistors	Select when latch-free high-speed comparison suffices and board space favors VSSOP over SO
ADCMP603BRMZ	Single comparator; 1.5ns delay; 3.3V-only; 10-pin MSOP; no shutdown; 10mA supply current	Higher speed but single-channel; no shutdown or latch; incompatible supply range and pinout	Select only for ultra-low-latency single-event detection where dual-channel and power management are unnecessary

Compared with LMH7322MA/NOPB and ADCMP603BRMZ, the MAX963ESD-T uniquely delivers dual-channel latched comparison with shutdown, rail-beyond inputs, and integrated hysteresis in a standard 14-pin SO package - making it optimal for portable, multi-threshold, and low-power timing-critical systems.

Availability

MAX963ESD-T is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for GPS receivers, high-speed sampling circuits, 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 industrial, communications, and consumer applications, with expertise in high-speed comparators and power-efficient signal conditioning.

The MAX961–MAX964 family was developed to deliver ultra-fast, low-power, single-supply comparators with integrated hysteresis and latch functions for portable and timing-critical systems - addressing needs in GPS, test equipment, and battery-operated instrumentation.

FAQ

What is the operating temperature range for the MAX963ESD-T?

The MAX963ESD-T is specified for the industrial temperature range of –40°C to +85°C. This rating applies to all E-grade devices including MAX963ESD-T, ensuring reliable operation in embedded industrial and portable equipment environments without derating.

Does the MAX963ESD-T require external hysteresis resistors?

No, the MAX963ESD-T includes 3.5mV of input-referred internal hysteresis, eliminating the need for external feedback resistors. This simplifies PCB layout, improves noise immunity in threshold detection, and ensures consistent switching behavior across temperature and supply variations.

How does the latch-enable function work on the MAX963ESD-T?

The MAX963ESD-T provides independent latch-enable inputs (LEA and LEB) for each comparator. When LE is low, the output follows the comparator input transparently; when LE goes high, the current output state is held. Setup/hold time is 5ns, and latch propagation delay is 10ns - all verified in the MAX963ESD-T datasheet.

What is the shutdown current consumption of the MAX963ESD-T?

In shutdown mode (SHDN = high), the MAX963ESD-T consumes 270μA per comparator, totaling 540μA for both channels. Outputs enter high-impedance state, and the device exits shutdown with deterministic behavior only when latch-enable inputs are held low during wake-up.

Can the MAX963ESD-T operate from a 3.3V supply?

Yes, the MAX963ESD-T operates from 2.7V to 5.5V, fully supporting 3.3V nominal supplies. At 3.3V, propagation delay remains 4.5ns (5mV overdrive), output swing stays within 0.52V of rails, and supply current drops to ~5.5mA - making it ideal for modern low-voltage portable systems.

MAX963ESD-T Specifications

Product attributes: Attribute value

Manufacturer:: Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated

Package/Case:: 14-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width)

Series:: Beyond-the-Rails™

Packaging:: Tape & Reel (TR)

Product Status:: Obsolete

Type:: General Purpose

Number of Elements:: 2

Output Type:: CMOS, Complementary, TTL

Voltage - Supply, Single/Dual (±):: 2.7V ~ 5.5V

:: 1.5mV @ 5V

Voltage - Input Offset (Max):: 15µA @ 5V

Current - Input Bias (Max):: -

Current - Output (Typ):: 11mA

Current - Quiescent (Max):: 80dB CMRR, 86.02dB PSRR

CMRR, PSRR (Typ):: 7ns

Propagation Delay (Max):: 3.5mV

Hysteresis:: -40°C ~ 85°C

Operating Temperature:: -

Grade:: -

Qualification:: Surface Mount

:: 14-SOIC

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