MAX366:Signal Line Circuit Protector with Three Independent Protectors

The MAX366 and MAX367 are multiple, two-terminal circuit protectors. Placed in series with signal lines, each two-terminal device guards sensitive circuit components against voltages near and beyond the normal supply voltages. These devices are used at interfaces where sensitive circuits are connected to the external world and could encounter damaging voltages (up to 35V beyond the supply rails) during power-up, power-down, or fault conditions. The MAX366 contains three independent protectors and the MAX367 contains eight. They can protect analog signals using either unipolar (4.5V to 36V) or bipolar (±2.25V to ±18V) power supplies. Each protector is symmetrical. Input and output terminals may be freely interchanged. These devices are voltage-sensitive MOSFET transistor arrays that are normally on when power is applied and normally open circuit when power is off. With ±10V supplies, on-resistance is 100Ω max and leakage is less than 1nA at +25°C. When signal voltages exceed or are within approximately 1.5V of either power-supply voltage (including when power is off), the two-terminal resistance increases dramatically, limiting fault current as well as output voltage to sensitive circuits. The protected side of the switch maintains the correct polarity and clamps approximately 1.5V below the supply rail. There are no "glitches" or polarity reversals going into or coming out of a fault condition.

Key Features
  • ±40V Overvoltage Protection
  • Open Signal Paths with Power Off
  • 100Ω Signal Paths with Power On
  • 1nA Max Path Leakage at +25°C
  • 44V Maximum Supply Voltage Rating
  • Automatic Protection; No Programming or Controls
MAX366, MAX367: Typical Operating Circuit
MAX366, MAX367: Typical Operating Circuit
Applications/Uses
  • Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
  • Data Acquisition
  • Hot-Insertion Boards/Systems
  • Process Control Systems
  • Redundant/Backup Systems
  • Sensitive Instruments
DataSheet
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MAX366-MAX367 Data SheetMAX366-MAX367.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberFunctionsSignal Path Leakage
(±nA)
ΔRONAnalog Signal Range
(V)
VSUPPLY
(V)
VSUPPLY (Dual)
(±V)
RON
(Ω)
Fault Protect.
(±V)
Package/PinsBudgetary
Price
maxDualmaxSee Notes
MAX3663-Line17-12.5 to +13.54.5 to 36.02.25 to 18.010040CDIP(N)/8
PDIP(N)/8
SOIC(N)/8
$2.01 @1k
MAX3678-LineCDIP(N)/18
PDIP(N)/18
SOIC(W)/18
$3.08 @1k
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX366C/DActiveDICE SALES,;NA pin;DICE S;0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX366CPANo Longer AvailableMAX366CPA+PDIP(N),;8 pin;81.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX366CPA+ActivePDIP(N),;8 pin;81.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX366CSANo Longer AvailableMAX366CSA+SOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX366CSA+ActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX366CSA+TActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX366CSA-TNo Longer AvailableMAX366CSA+TN.SO;8 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX366EPANo Longer AvailableMAX366EPA+PDIP(N),;8 pin;81.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX366EPA+ActivePDIP(N),;8 pin;81.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX366ESANo Longer AvailableMAX366ESA+SOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX366ESA+ActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX366ESA+TActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX366ESA-TNo Longer AvailableMAX366ESA+TSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX366MJANo Longer AvailableCDIP(N),;8 pin;82.6 mm²-55°C to +125°CNo
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