MAXIM MAX4968

19-5786; Rev 2; 1/12
16-Channel, Linear, High-Voltage
Analog Switches
Features
The MAX4968/MAX4968A are 16-channel, high-linearity,
high-voltage, bidirectional SPST analog switches with
18I (typ) on-resistance. The devices are ideal for use in
applications requiring high-voltage switching controlled
by a low-voltage control signal, such as ultrasound imaging and printers. The MAX4968A provides integrated
40kI (typ) bleed resistors on each switch terminal to
discharge capacitive loads. Using HVCMOS technology, these switches combine high-voltage bilateral MOS
switches and low-power CMOS logic to provide efficient
control of high-voltage analog signals.
S Latch Free
SOI HVCMOS Process Technology for High
Performance and Robustness
S No Dedicated High-Voltage Supplies Required
S RON Flatness Guaranteed in Entire Input Range
S Low-Power Dissipation
S Low-Charge Injection and Voltage Spike
S 25MHz Serial Interface (+2.5V to +5V)
S 2nd Harmonic Distortion < -45dB at 2MHz ± 90V
Pulse
The MAX4968 is pin-to-pin compatible with the MAX14802
and Supertex HV2601. The MAX4968A is pin-to-pin
compatible with the MAX14803 and Supertex HV2701.
The only difference is the VPP positive supply voltage
level. The MAX4968/MAX4968A require a low +10V (typ)
voltage (VPP), whereas the MAX14802/MAX14803 and
HV2601/HV2701 require a high +100V supply voltage.
S Low Parasitic Capacitance Guarantees High
Bandwidth
S DC to 30MHz Small-Signal Analog Bandwidth
(CLOAD = 200pF)
S 500kHz to 20MHz High-Signal Analog Bandwidth
(CLOAD = 200pF)
In a typical ultrasound application, these devices do not
require a dedicated high-voltage supply that implies a significant simplification of system requirement. The negative
voltage supply can be shared with the transmitter, and the
positive voltage supply is typically +10V.
S Extended Input Range Up to 210VP-P
S -80dB (typ) Off-Isolation at 5MHz (50I)
S Shunt (Bleed) Resistors on Outputs (MAX4968A
Only)
The devices are available in the 48-pin LQFP package
and are specified over the -40NC to +85NC extended
temperature range.
S Daisy-Chainable Serial Interface
Applications
Medical Ultrasound Imaging
Nondestructive Testing (NDT)/Industrial
Ultrasound Imaging
Printers
PART
Ordering Information/Selector Guide
TEMP RANGE
SWITCH CHANNELS
BLEED RESISTOR
PIN-PACKAGE
MAX4968ECM+
-40°C to +85°C
16
No
48 LQFP
MAX4968AECM+
-40°C to +85°C
16
Yes
48 LQFP
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
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MAX4968/MAX4968A
General Description
MAX4968/MAX4968A
16-Channel, Linear, High-Voltage
Analog Switches
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
(All voltages referenced to GND.)
VDD Logic Supply Voltage Range...........................-0.3V to +6V
VPP - VNN Supply Voltage................................................. +212V
VPP Supply Voltage Range....................................-0.3V to +12V
VNN Negative Supply Voltage.............................................-200V
Logic Input Voltage Range (CLK, DIN, CLR)..........-0.3V to +6V
Logic Input Voltage Range
(LE).........................-0.3V to a minimum of (VPP + 0.3V) or 6V
Logic Output Voltage Range (DOUT)....... -0.3V to (VDD + 0.3V)
Analog Signal Range (SW_) ......... (VNN - 0.3V) to (VNN + 220V)
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70NC)
LQFP (derate 22.7mW/NC above +70NC) ..................1818mW
Operating Temperature Range........................... -40NC to +85NC
Storage Temperature Range............................. -65NC to +150NC
Junction Temperature.................................................... +150NC
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s).................................+300NC
Soldering Temperature (reflow).......................................+260NC
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to absolute
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
PACKAGE THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS (Note 1)
LQFP
Junction-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance (qJA)...........44°C/W
Junction-to-Case Thermal Resistance (qJC)................10°C/W
Note 1: P
ackage thermal resistances were obtained using the method described in JEDEC specification JESD51-7, using a fourlayer board. For detailed information on package thermal considerations, refer to www.maxim-ic.com/thermal-tutorial.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VDD = +2.37V to +5.5V, VPP = +10V Q5%, VNN = 0 to -200V, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are
VDD = +3.3V, VNN = -100V, VPP = +10V at TA = +25NC.) (Note 2)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
POWER SUPPLIES
VDD Logic Supply Voltage
VDD
+2.37
+5.5
V
VNN Supply Voltage
VNN
-200
0
V
VPP Supply Voltage
VPP
+9.5
VDD Static Current
IDDS
+10
+10.5
V
4
FA
VDD Dynamic Current
IDD
VDD = +5V, fCLK = 5MHz, fDIN = 2.5MHz
200
FA
VNN Static Current
INNS
All switches remain on or off, SW_ = GND
10
25
FA
VNN Supply Dynamic Current
(All Channels Switching
Simultaneously)
INN
VPP = +10V, VNN = -100V,
fTURN_ON/OFF = 50kHz, SW_ = GND
3.3
5
mA
VPP Supply Static Current
IPPS
All switches remain on or off, SW_ = GND
12
25
FA
VPP Supply Dynamic Current
(All Channels Switching
Simultaneously)
IPP
VPP = +10V, VNN = -100V,
fTURN_ON/OFF = 50kHz, SW_ = GND
4
6
mA
VNN +
210
V
34
I
SWITCH CHARACTERISTICS
Analog Dynamic Signal Range
VSW_
AC operation only, f > 500kHz
Small-Signal On-Resistance
RONS
VPP = +10V, VNN = -100V, VSW_ = 0V,
ISW_ = 5mA
2
VNN
18
16-Channel, Linear, High-Voltage
Analog Switches
(VDD = +2.37V to +5.5V, VPP = +10V Q5%, VNN = 0 to -200V, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are
VDD = +3.3V, VNN = -100V, VPP = +10V at TA = +25NC.) (Note 2)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
Small-Signal On-Resistance
Matching
DRONS
Small-Signal On-Resistance
Flatness
Switch Output Bleed Resistor
Switch-Off Leakage
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
VPP = +10V, VNN = -100V, ISW_ = 5mA
3
%
RONF
AC measured, fSW_ = 0.5MHz,
VSW_ = 80VP-P, RLOAD = 50I, VPP = +10V,
VNN = -100V
2
%
RINT
MAX4968A only
ISW_(OFF)
30
VSW_ = 0V, switch off (MAX4968 only)
40
50
kI
0
1
FA
Switch-Off DC Offset
No load (MAX4968A only)
-15
0
+15
mV
Switch-On DC Offset
No load (MAX4968A only)
-15
0
+15
mV
Switch Output Isolation Diode
Current
300ns pulse width, 2% duty cycle
3.0
A
SWITCH DYNAMIC CHARACTERISITICS
Turn-On Time
tON
VSW_A = +1V, RL = 100I, VNN = -100V,
from enable to VSW_B = +0.9V
2
5
Fs
Turn-Off Time
tOFF
VSW_A = +1V, RL = 100I, VNN = -100V,
from disable to VSW_B = +0.9V
2
3.5
Fs
Maximum VSW_ Slew Rate
dV/dt
CL = 100pF
Off-Isolation
VISO
f = 2MHz, RL = 50I
-76
dB
VCT
f = 5MHz, RL = 50I
Crosstalk
20
V/ns
-76
dB
SW_ Off-Capacitance
CSW_(OFF) f = 1MHz, small signal close to zero
9
pF
SW_ On-Capacitance
CSW_ (ON) f = 1MHz, small signal close to zero
13
pF
VSPK
RL = 50I
±70
mV
Large-Signal Analog Bandwidth
(-3dB)
fBW_L
CLOAD = 200pF, 60V amplitude sinusoidal
burst, 1% duty cycle
30
MHz
Small-Signal Analog Bandwidth
(-3dB)
fBW_S
CLOAD = 200pF, 100mV amplitude
sinusoidal
50
MHz
Q
VPP = +10V, VNN = -100V, Figure 1
150
pC
Output Voltage Spike
Charge Injection
LOGIC LEVELS
Logic-Input Low Voltage
VIL
0.75
VDD 0.75
Logic-Input High Voltage
VIH
Logic-Output Low Voltage
VOL
ISINK = 1mA
Logic-Output High Voltage
VOH
ISOURCE = 1mA
Logic-Input Capacitance
CIN
Logic-Input Leakage
IIN
V
0.4
VDD 0.4
V
V
5
-1
V
pF
+1
FA
3
MAX4968/MAX4968A
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
MAX4968/MAX4968A
16-Channel, Linear, High-Voltage
Analog Switches
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(VDD = +2.37V to +5.5V, VPP = +10V Q5%, VNN = 0 to -200V, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are
VDD = +3.3V, VNN = -100V, VPP = +10V at TA = +25NC.) (Note 2)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
25
MHz
TIMING CHARACTERISTICS (Figure 2)
CLK Frequency
fCLK
DIN to CLK Setup Time
tDS
8
ns
DIN to CLK Hold Time
tDH
3
ns
CLK to LE Setup Time
tCS
8
ns
LE Low Pulse Width
tWL
12
ns
CLR High Pulse Width
tWC
12
CLK Rise and Fall Times
tR, tF
CLK to DOUT Delay
tDO
ns
50
VDD = +5V Q10%, CDOUT = 15pF
28
VDD = +2.5V Q5%, CDOUT = 15pF
45
Note 2: All devices are 100% tested at TA = +85NC. Limits over the operating temperature range are guaranteed by design.
4
ns
ns
16-Channel, Linear, High-Voltage
Analog Switches
VPP - 10V
RL
100kΩ
SW_A
SW_B
SW_A
VOUT
ILEAK
ILEAK
A
SW_B
A
RL
100kΩ
MAX4968
MAX4968A
VPP
VPP
VDD
VNN
VNN
GND
5V
SW_B
MAX4968
MAX4968A
MAX4968
MAX4968A
VPP
VPP
VDD
VNN
VNN
GND
SWITCH-OFF LEAKAGE
5V
VPP
VPP
VDD
VNN
VNN
GND
DC OFFSET ON/OFF
5V
tON/tOFF TEST CIRCUIT
VIN = 10VP-P
AT 5MHz
VIN = 10VP-P
AT 5MHz
SW_A
SW_A
VOUT
IID
SW_B
VOUT
SW_A
VOUT
VNN
MAX4968
MAX4968A
SW_B
SW_B
50Ω
MAX4968
MAX4968A
MAX4968
MAX4968A
VPP
VPP
VDD
VNN
VNN
GND
VISO = 20log
SW_A
50Ω
SW_B
RL
SW_A
5V
VPP
VPP
VDD
VNN
VNN
GND
5V
VPP
VPP
VDD
VNN
VNN
GND
ISOLATION DIODE
CURRENT
VOUT
VIN
VCT = 20log
5V
VOUT
VIN
CROSSTALK
OFF-ISOLATION
+VSPK
VOUT
SW_A
VOUT
SW_A
VOUT
-VSPK
100pF
50Ω
SW_B
VCOM_
SW_B
MAX4968
MAX4968A
RL
1kΩ
VPP
VPP
VDD
VNN
VNN
GND
5V
VPP
VPP
MAX4968
MAX4968A VDD
VNN
VNN
GND
Q = 1000pF x VOUT
CHARGE INJECTION
VIN
SW_B
SW_A
5V
OUTPUT VOLTAGE SPIKE
VOUT
VIN
200pF
10mVP-P
SW_B
SW_A
VOUT
200pF
60VP-P BURST
(1% DUTY CYCLE)
MAX4968
MAX4968A
MAX4968
MAX4968A
VPP
VPP
VDD
VNN
VNN
GND
SMALL-SIGNAL
BANDWIDTH MEASUREMENT
5V
VPP
VPP
VDD
VNN
VNN
GND
5V
LARGE-SIGNAL
BANDWIDTH MEASUREMENT
Figure 1. Test Circuits
5
MAX4968/MAX4968A
Test Circuits/Timing Diagrams
16-Channel, Linear, High-Voltage
Analog Switches
MAX4968/MAX4968A
Test Circuits/Timing Diagrams (continued)
DIN
DN+1
DN
50%
LE
50%
DN-1
50%
50%
tWL
tCS
50%
CLK
50%
tDH
tDO
tDS
50%
DOUT
tOFF
OFF
90%
SWITCH
10%
ON
CLR
tON
50%
50%
tWC
Figure 2. Serial Interface Timing
LE
CLK
D15
DIN
D14
D13
D1
LSB
MSB
DOUT
D15
D14
D13
DATA FROM PREVIOUS DATA BYTE
POWER-UP DEFAULT: D[15:0] = 0
Figure 3. Latch-Enable Interface Timing
6
D0
D1
D0
D15
16-Channel, Linear, High-Voltage
Analog Switches
TURN-ON/TURN-OFF TIME
vs.TEMPERATURE
tON
tOFF
-40
-60
TA = +85°C
TA = +25°C
-80
1
35
85
60
0.01
0.1
10
TA = +85°C
1.5
TA = +25°C
TA = -40°C
-15
4.3
4.7
5.1
VNN = -100V
12
5.5
VNN = -40V
-40
-15
10
VNN = -70V
35
60
VDD SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
TEMPERATURE (°C)
LOGIC POWER-SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. SERIAL-CLOCK FREQUENCY
HIGH-VOLTAGE SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. OUTPUT SWITCH FREQUENCY
TA = +25°C
300
200
TA = +-40°C
100
ALL SWITCHES SWITCHING
8
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
TA = +85°C
400
10
MAX4968 toc06
500
6
0
4
6
8
10 12 14 16 18 20
SERIAL-CLOCK FREQUENCY(MHz)
85
IPP (TA = +85°C)
IPP (TA = -40°C)
IPP (TA = +25°C)
4
INN (TA = +85°C)
2
2
85
14
8
3.9
60
VPP = +10V
16
0
3.5
35
18
10
3.1
10
TEMPERATURE (°C)
0.5
0
-40
20
SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)
2.5
2.7
100
POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE POWER-SUPPLY
CURRENT vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX4968 toc04
3.0
2.3
ISW_(0FF)
0
1
LOGIC POWER-SUPPLY CURRENT vs.
SUPPLY VOLTAGE
1.0
0.2
FREQUENCY (MHz)
TEMPERATURE (°C)
2.0
0.4
MAX4968 toc05
10
0.6
MAX4968 toc07
-15
LOGIC POWER-SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)
-40
0.8
TA = -40°C
-100
0.001
0
MAX4968 toc03
SWITCH-OFF LEAKAGE CURRENT (µA)
OFF-ISOLATION (dB)
-20
3
1.0
MAX4968 toc02
0
MAX4968 toc01
4
LOGIC POWER-SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)
TURN-ON/TURN-OFF TIME (µs)
5
2
SWITCH-OFF LEAKAGE CURRENT
vs.TEMPERATURE
OFF-ISOLATION vs. FREQUENCY
INN (TA = +25°C)
INN (TA = -40°C)
0
0
10
20
30
40
85
OUTPUT SWITCH FREQUENCY (kHz)
7
MAX4968/MAX4968A
Typical Operating Characteristics
(VDD = +3V, VPP = +10V, VNN = -100V, RL = 100I, CL = 100pF, TA = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.)
MAX4968/MAX4968A
16-Channel, Linear, High-Voltage
Analog Switches
SW15B
SW15A
SW14B
SW14A
SW13B
SW13A
SW12B
SW12A
SW11B
N.C.
N.C.
TOP VIEW
SW11A
Pin Configuration
36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25
N.C.
SW10B
37
24
SW10A
38
23
DOUT
SW9B
39
22
CLR
SW9A
40
21
LE
SW8B
41
20
CLK
SW8A
42
19
DIN
SW7B
43
18
VDD
SW7A
44
17
GND
SW6B
45
16
N.C.
SW6A
46
15
VPP
SW5B
47
14
N.C.
SW5A
48
13
VNN
MAX4968
MAX4968A
9
10 11 12
SW0A
8
SW0B
7
SW1A
SW4A
6
SW1B
N.C.
SW4B
5
SW2A
4
SW2B
3
SW3A
2
SW3B
1
N.C.
+
LQFP
(7mm × 7mm)
Pin Description
8
PIN
NAME
FUNCTION
PIN
NAME
1, 2, 14, 16,
24, 35, 36
N.C.
15
VPP
Positive Voltage Supply. Bypass
VPP to GND with a 0.1FF or
greater ceramic capacitor.
3
SW4B
Analog Switch 4—Terminal
4
SW4A
Analog Switch 4—Terminal
17
GND
Ground
5
SW3B
Analog Switch 3—Terminal
6
SW3A
Analog Switch 3—Terminal
18
VDD
Logic Supply Voltage. Bypass
VDD to GND with a 0.1FF or
greater ceramic capacitor.
7
SW2B
Analog Switch 2—Terminal
8
SW2A
Analog Switch 2—Terminal
19
DIN
Serial-Data Input
No Connection. Not connected
internally.
FUNCTION
9
SW1B
Analog Switch 1 —Terminal
20
CLK
Serial-Clock Input
10
SW1A
Analog Switch 1—Terminal
21
Active-Low Latch-Enable Input
11
SW0B
Analog Switch 0—Terminal
22
LE
CLR
12
SW0A
Analog Switch 0—Terminal
23
DOUT
Serial-Data Output
SW15B
Analog Switch 15—Terminal
VNN
Negative High-Voltage Supply.
Bypass VNN to GND with a 0.1FF
or greater ceramic capacitor.
25
13
26
SW15A
Analog Switch 15—Terminal
27
SW14B
Analog Switch 14—Terminal
Latch-Clear Input
16-Channel, Linear, High-Voltage
Analog Switches
PIN
NAME
PIN
NAME
28
SW14A
Analog Switch 14—Terminal
40
SW9A
Analog Switch 9—Terminal
29
SW13B
Analog Switch 13—Terminal
41
SW8B
Analog Switch 8—Terminal
30
SW13A
Analog Switch 13—Terminal
42
SW8A
Analog Switch 8—Terminal
31
SW12B
Analog Switch 12—Terminal
43
SW7B
Analog Switch 7—Terminal
32
SW12A
Analog Switch 12—Terminal
44
SW7A
Analog Switch 7—Terminal
33
SW11B
Analog Switch 11—Terminal
45
SW6B
Analog Switch 6—Terminal
34
SW11A
Analog Switch 11—Terminal
46
SW6A
Analog Switch 6—Terminal
37
SW10B
Analog Switch 10—Terminal
47
SW5B
Analog Switch 5—Terminal
38
SW10A
Analog Switch 10—Terminal
48
SW5A
Analog Switch 5—Terminal
39
SW9B
Analog Switch 9—Terminal
FUNCTION
Detailed Description
The MAX4968/MAX4968A are 16-channel, high-linearity,
high-voltage, bidirectional SPST analog switches with
18I (typ) on-resistance. The devices are ideal for use in
applications requiring high-voltage switching controlled
by a low-voltage control signal, such as ultrasound imaging and printers. The MAX4968A provides integrated
40kI (typ) bleed resistors on each switch terminal to
discharge capacitive loads. Using HVCMOS technology, these switches combine high-voltage, bilateral MOS
switches and low-power CMOS logic to provide efficient
control of high-voltage analog signals.
FUNCTION
Analog Switch
The devices can transmit analog signals up to 210VP-P,
with an analog signal range from VNN to VNN + 210V.
Before starting the high-voltage burst transmission (VP-P
> +20V), the input voltage is required to be close to
GND to allow a proper settling of the pass FET. The highvoltage burst frequency must be greater than 500kHz.
Extremely long high-voltage bursts (VP-P > +10V) with
duty cycle greater than 20% could result in signal degradation, especially for unipolar transmission. In general,
this applies for burst transmission with a nonzero DC
content.
The MAX4968 is pin-to-pin compatible with the MAX14802
and Supertex HV2601. The MAX4968A is pin-to-pin
compatible with the MAX14803 and Supertex HV2701.
The only difference is the VPP positive supply voltage
level. The MAX4968/MAX4968A require a low +10V (typ)
voltage (VPP), whereas the MAX14802/MAX14803 and
HV2601/HV2701 require a high +100V supply voltage.
Low-voltage signal (VP-P < 10V) continuous-wave bipolar transmission is supported for frequencies greater
than 500kHz. For very small signals, such as the small
echoes in typical ultrasound imaging systems (VP-P <
10V), the devices are not limited to a low-frequency
bandwidth and can transmit DC signals.
In typical ultrasound applications, these devices do not
require dedicated high-voltage supply, which implies
a significant simplification of system requirement. The
negative voltage supply can be shared with the transmitter and the positive voltage supply is typically +10V.
The devices operate with a high-voltage supply VNN
from -200V to 0, VPP supply of +10V (typ), and a logic
supply VDD (+2.37V to +5.5V).
Voltage Supplies
9
MAX4968/MAX4968A
Pin Description (continued)
MAX4968/MAX4968A
16-Channel, Linear, High-Voltage
Analog Switches
Bleed Resistors (MAX4968A)
(Figure 3). Drive LE logic-high to freeze the contents of
the latch and prevent changes to the switch states. To
reduce noise due to clock feedthrough, drive LE logichigh while data is clocked into the shift register. After
the data shift register is loaded with valid data, pulse
LE logic-low to load the contents of the shift register into
the latch.
The MAX4968A features integrated 40kI (typ) bleed
resistors to discharge capacitive loads such as piezoelectric transducers. Each analog switch terminal is connected to GND with a bleed resistor.
Serial Interface
The MAX4968/MAX4968A are controlled by a serial
interface with a 16-bit serial shift register and transparent
latch. Each of the 16 data bits controls a single analog
switch (see Table 1). Data on DIN is clocked with the
most significant bit (MSB) first into the shift register on
the rising edge of CLK. Data is clocked out of the shift
register onto DOUT on the rising edge of CLK. DOUT
reflects the status of DIN, delayed by 16 clock cycles
(see Figures 2 and 3).
Latch Clear (CLR)
The MAX4968/MAX4968A feature a latch-clear input.
Drive CLR logic-high to reset the contents of the latch
to zero and open all switches. CLR does not affect the
contents of the data shift register. Pulse LE logic-low to
reload the contents of the shift register into the latch.
Power-On Reset
The MAX4968/MAX4968A feature a power-on-reset circuit to ensure all switches are open at power-on. The
internal 16-bit serial shift register and latch are set to
zero on power-up.
Latch Enable (LE)
Drive LE logic-low to change the contents of the latch
and update the state of the high-voltage switches
Table 1. Serial Interface Programming (Notes 1–6)
CONTROL
BITS
DATA BITS
D0
(LSB)
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
D7
LE
CLR
L
L
L
Off
H
L
L
On
L
L
Off
On
L
H
SW0 SW1
SW2
SW3
L
L
L
L
L
Off
H
L
L
On
L
L
Off
On
L
H
SW4
SW5
L
L
L
L
L
Off
H
L
L
On
L
L
Off
On
L
H
10
FUNCTION
SW6
SW7
L
L
L
L
L
Off
H
L
L
On
L
L
L
Off
H
L
L
On
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
H
L
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
H
Hold Previous State
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
16-Channel, Linear, High-Voltage
Analog Switches
CONTROL
BITS
DATA BITS
D8
D9
D10
D11
D12
D13
D14
D15
(MSB)
L
H
FUNCTION
LE
CLR
SW8 SW9 SW10 SW11 SW12 SW13 SW14 SW15
L
L
Off
On
L
L
L
L
L
Off
H
L
L
On
L
L
L
Off
H
L
L
On
L
L
L
Off
H
L
L
On
L
L
L
Off
H
L
L
On
L
L
L
Off
H
L
L
On
L
L
L
Off
H
L
L
On
L
L
L
H
L
L
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
H
L
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
H
Off
On
Hold Previous State
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Note 1: The 16 switches operate independently.
Note 2: Serial data is clocked in on the rising edge of CLK.
Note 3: The switches go to a state retaining their present condition on the rising edge of LE. When LE is low, the shift register data
flows through the latch.
Note 4: DOUT is high when switch 15 is on.
Note 5: Shift register clocking has no effect on the switch states if LE is high.
Note 6: The CLR input overrides all other inputs.
Applications Information
In typical ultrasound applications, the MAX4968/MAX4968A
do not require dedicated high-voltage supplies; the negative voltage supply can be shared with the transmitter and
the positive voltage supply is typically +10V. See Figures 5,
6, and 7 for medical ultrasound applications.
Logic Levels
The MAX4968/MAX4968A digital interface inputs CLK,
DIN, LE, and CLR operate on the VDD logic supply voltage.
Daisy-Chaining Multiple Devices
Digital output DOUT is provided to allow the connection of multiple MAX4968/MAX4968A devices by daisy-
chaining (Figure 4). Connect each DOUT to the DIN of
the subsequent device in the chain. Connect CLK, LE,
and CLR inputs of all devices, and drive LE logic-low
to update all devices simultaneously. Drive CLR high
to open all the switches simultaneously. Additional shift
registers can be included anywhere in series with the
MAX4968/MAX4968A daisy-chain.
Supply Sequencing and Bypassing
The MAX4968/MAX4968A do not require special
sequencing of the VDD, VPP, and VNN supply voltages.
Bypass VDD, VPP, and VNN to GND with a 0.1FF ceramic
capacitor as close as possible to the device.
Note: Keep LE low during power-up.
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MAX4968/MAX4968A
Table 1. Serial Interface Programming (Notes 1–6) (continued)
16-Channel, Linear, High-Voltage
Analog Switches
MAX4968/MAX4968A
Application Diagrams
U11
U10
DIN1
CLK
LE
DOUT
DIN
CLK
MAX4968
MAX4968A
DOUT
DIN
CLK
MAX4968
MAX4968A
MAX4968
MAX4968A
LE
CLR
CLR
DOUT
DIN
CLK
LE
LE
U1n
CLR
CLR
U21
U20
DIN2
DOUT
DIN
MAX4968
MAX4968A
MAX4968
MAX4968A
MAX4968
MAX4968A
CLK
CLK
LE
LE
LE
Figure 4. Interfacing Multiple Devices by Daisy-Chaining
CLR
DOUT
DIN
CLK
CLR
12
DOUT
DIN
U2n
CLR
16-Channel, Linear, High-Voltage
Analog Switches
PROBES
MAINFRAME
HIGH-VOLTAGE TRANSMIT
1 PER CHANNEL
PROBE SELECTION
2 TO 4 PROBES
CABLE
1 PER CHANNEL
TRANSDUCERS
2 TO 4 PER CHANNEL
±1 TO 2A MAX
±100V MAX
RELAY
1 RELAY/CH/PROBE
PROBE
A
HIGH-VOLTAGE ANALOG
SWITCHES
2 TO 4 PER CHANNEL
PROBE
B
+V
10mA TYP
LOW-VOLTAGE RECEIVE
64 TO 128 CHANNELS
PROBE
C
±1V MAX
HIGHVOLTAGE
ISOLATION
-V
PROBE
D
Figure 5. Medical Ultrasound Application—High-Voltage Analog Switches in Probe
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MAX4968/MAX4968A
Application Diagrams (continued)
16-Channel, Linear, High-Voltage
Analog Switches
MAX4968/MAX4968A
Application Diagrams (continued)
PROBES
MAINFRAME
HIGH-VOLTAGE
TRANSMIT
1 PER CHANNEL
HIGH-VOLTAGE ANALOG
SWITCHES
2 TO 4 PER CHANNEL
PROBE SELECTION
2 TO 4 PROBES
CABLE
2 TO 4 PER CHANNEL
±1 TO 2A MAX
±100V MAX
+V
10mA TYP
LOW-VOLTAGE
RECEIVE
64 TO 128 CHANNELS
RELAYS
2 TO 4 RELAYS/CH/PROBE
PROBE
A
±1V MAX
HIGHVOLTAGE
ISOLATION
-V
PROBE
B
PROBE
C
PROBE
D
Figure 6. Medical Ultrasound Application—High-Voltage Analog Switches in Mainframe
14
TRANSDUCERS
2 TO 4 PER CHANNEL
16-Channel, Linear, High-Voltage
Analog Switches
PROBES
MAINFRAME
HIGH-VOLTAGE TRANSMIT
2 TO 4 PER CHANNEL
PROBE SELECTION
2 TO 4 PROBES
CABLE
TRANSDUCERS
2 TO 4 PER CHANNEL 2 TO 4 PER CHANNEL
±1 TO 2A MAX
±100V MAX
RELAYS
2 TO 4 RELAYS/CH/PROBE
LOW-VOLTAGE RECEIVE
64 TO 128 CHANNELS
+V
PROBE
A
10mA TYP
-V
±1V MAX
PROBE
B
+V
-V
+V
-V
+V
PROBE
C
-V
+V
-V
+V
-V
PROBE
D
+V
-V
+V
-V
HIGH-VOLTAGE
ISOLATION AND
CHANNEL SELECT
2 TO 4 PER CHANNEL
Figure 7. Medical Ultrasound Application—Multiple Transmit and Isolation per Receiver Channel
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MAX4968/MAX4968A
Application Diagrams (continued)
16-Channel, Linear, High-Voltage
Analog Switches
MAX4968/MAX4968A
Functional Diagram
VDD
VPP
LATCH
LEVEL
SHIFTER
CLR
DIN
SW0B
*
*
VNN
SW0A
VNN
MAX4968
MAX4968A
16-BIT
SHIFT
REGISTER
CLK
DOUT
LATCH
LEVEL
SHIFTER
SW15B
*
VNN
SW15A
*
VNN
LE
GND
VNN
*BLEED RESISTORS AVAILABLE ON THE MAX4968A ONLY.
Chip Information
PROCESS: BiCMOS
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Package Information
For the latest package outline information and land patterns
(footprints), go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages. Note that a
“+”, “#”, or “-“ in the package code indicates RoHS status only.
Package drawings may show a different suffix character, but
the drawing pertains to the package regardless of RoHS status.
PACKAGE
TYPE
PACKAGE
CODE
OUTLINE
NO.
LAND
PATTERN NO.
48 LQFP
C48+6
21-0054
90-0093
16-Channel, Linear, High-Voltage
Analog Switches
REVISION
NUMBER
REVISION
DATE
0
3/11
Initial release
1
5/11
Removed future product asterisk from MAX4968 in Ordering Information, corrected
Off-Isolation specification in Electrical Characteristics
2
1/12
Updated VNN specifications in Absolute Maximum Ratings and Electrical
Characteristics supply voltage and VNN static current specifications
DESCRIPTION
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