MAXIM MAX9691

19-1789; Rev 2; 1/12
Single/Dual, Ultra-Fast, ECL-Output
Comparators with Latch Enable
Features
o 1.2ns Propagation Delay
The MAX9691/MAX9692/MAX9693 are ultra-fast ECL
comparators capable of very short propagation delays.
Their design maintains the excellent DC matching characteristics normally found only in slower comparators.
The MAX9691/MAX9692/MAX9693 have differential
inputs and complementary outputs that are fully compatible with ECL-logic levels. Output current levels are
capable of driving 50Ω terminated transmission lines.
The ultra-fast operation makes signal processing possible at frequencies in excess of 600MHz.
o 100ps Propagation Delay Skew
o 150ps Dispersion
o 0.5ns Latch Setup Time
o 0.5ns Latch-Enable Pulse Width
o Available in µMAX and QSOP Packages
o +5V, -5.2V Power Supplies
Ordering Information
The MAX9692/MAX9693 feature a latch-enable (LE)
function that allows the comparator to be used in a
sample-hold mode. When LE is ECL high, the comparator functions normally. When LE is driven ECL low, the
outputs are forced to an unambiguous ECL-logic state,
dependent on the input conditions at the time of the
latch input transition. If the latch-enable function is not
used on either of the two comparators, the appropriate
LE input must be connected to ground; the companion
LE input must be connected to a high ECL logic level.
These devices are available in SO, QSOP, and tiny
µMAX® packages for added space savings.
TEMP
RANGE
PART
PIN-PACKAGE
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
MAX9691EUA
MAX9691ESA
8 µMAX
8 SO
MAX9691EPA
-40°C to +85°C
8 PDIP
Note: Devices are also available in lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant packages. Specify lead-free by adding a “+” after the part
number.
Ordering Information continued at the end of data sheet.
Selector Guide
________________________Applications
PART
COMPARATORS
PER PACKAGE
LATCH
ENABLE
PINPACKAGE
MAX9691
1
No
8 µMAX,
8 SO, 8 PDIP
MAX9692
1
Yes
10 µMAX,
16 SO, 16 PDIP
MAX9693
2
Yes
High-Speed Line Receivers
Peak Detectors
Threshold Detectors
High-Speed Triggers
µMAX is a registered trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
16 QSOP,
16 SO, 16 PDIP
Pin Configurations appear at end of data sheet.
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IN+
Q OUT
Q OUT
INRL
NONINVERTING
INPUT
Q OUT
INVERTING
INPUT
RL
MAX9693
RL
RL
LATCH ENABLE
RL
MAX9693
LE LE
LE LE
VT
INVERTING
INPUT
Q OUT
RL
MAX9691
NONINVERTING
INPUT
VT
LATCH ENABLE
THE OUTPUTS ARE OPEN EMITTERS, REQUIRING EXTERNAL PULLDOWN
RESISTORS. THESE RESISTORS MAY BE IN THE RANGE OF 50Ω TO 200Ω
CONNECTED TO -2.0V, OR 240Ω TO 2000Ω CONNECTED TO -5.2V.
________________________________________________________________ Maxim Integrated Products
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at 1-888-629-4642,
or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
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MAX9691/MAX9692/MAX9693
General Description
MAX9691/MAX9692/MAX9693
Single/Dual, Ultra-Fast, ECL-Output
Comparators with Latch Enable
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
8-Pin PDIP (derate 9.1mW/°C above +70°C) ...........727.3mW
10-Pin µMAX (derate 8.8mW/°C above +70°C) ...........707.3mW
16-Pin QSOP (derate 9.6mW/°C above +70°C) .........771.5mW
16-Pin SO (derate 13.3mW/°C above +70°C) ..........1066.7mW
16-Pin PDIP (derate 10.5mW/°C above +70°C) .......842.1mW
Operating Temperature Range ...........................-40°C to +85°C
Junction Temperature ......................................................+150°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-55°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300°C
Soldering Temperature (reflow) .......................................+260°C
Supply Voltage (VCC) ...............................................-0.3V to +6V
Supply Voltage (VEE)................................................-6V to +0.3V
Input Voltage....................................(VCC + 0.3V) to (VEE - 0.3V)
Output Short-Circuit Duration ....................................Continuous
Differential Input Voltage ......................................................±5V
Latch Enable ...............................................(VEE - 0.3V) to +0.3V
Output Current ....................................................................50mA
Input Current ....................................................................±25mA
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70°C)
8-Pin µMAX (derate 4.8mW/°C above 70°C)...............387.8mW
8-Pin SO (derate 7.4mW/°C above +70°C)..................588.2mW
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.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VCC = +5V, VEE = -5.2V, RL = 50Ω to VT, VT = -2V, LE = 0, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted.)
PARAMETER
Input Offset Voltage
Temperature Coefficient
Input Offset Current
Input Bias Current
Input Voltage Range
SYMBOL
VOS
CONDITIONS
MIN
IB
VCM
-6.5
6.5
TA = TMIN to TMAX
-11.5
+11.5
10
TA = +25°C
0.2
TA = TMIN to TMAX
6
TA = TMIN to TMAX
Note 1
CMRR
-2.5V ≤ VCM ≤ +3.0V (Note 1)
Positive Power-Supply Rejection
Ratio
+PSRR
Negative Power-Supply
Rejection Ratio
-PSRR
20
30
-2.5
mV
+3.0
µA
µA
V
80
dB
4.5V ≤ VCC ≤ 5.5V
60
dB
-5.7V ≤ VEE ≤ -4.7V
60
dB
70
dB
60
kΩ
Open-Loop Gain
AOL
VCM = 0V
Differential Input Resistance
RIN
-10mV < VIN < 10mV
60
UNITS
µV/°C
5
8
TA = +25°C
Common-Mode Rejection Ratio
Differential Input Clamp Voltage
Input Capacitance
MAX
TA = +25°C
∆VOS/∆T
IOS
TYP
CIN
1.7
V
3
pF
Latch Enable Input Current High
IIH(LE)
VIH(LE) = 1.1V
60
120
µA
Latch Enable Input Current Low
IIL(LE)
VIL(LE) = 1.5V
0.2
10
µA
Latch Enable Logic High Voltage
VIH(LE)
Latch Enable Logic Low Voltage
VIL(LE)
Logic Output High Voltage
Logic Output Low Voltage
2
VOH
VOL
-1.1
V
-1.5
TA = TMIN
-1.2
-0.87
TA = TMAX
-0.99
-0.70
TA = +25°C
-1.06
-0.76
TA = TMIN
-1.93
-1.57
TA = TMAX
-1.89
-1.51
TA = +25°C
-1.89
-1.55
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V
V
V
Single/Dual, Ultra-Fast, ECL-Output
Comparators with Latch Enable
(VCC = +5V, VEE = -5.2V, RL = 50Ω to VT, VT = -2V, LE = 0, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted.)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MAX9693
Supply Current
ICC
MIN
TA = +25°C
TYP
MAX
34
46
18
26
TA = TMIN to TMAX
50
TA = +25°C
MAX9691/
MAX9692
TA = TMIN to TMAX
UNITS
mA
36
AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VCC = 5V, VEE = -5.2V, RL = 50Ω to VT, VT = -2V, LE = 0, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted.)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
MAX9691/MAX9692/MAX9693
Propagation Delay (Notes 1, 2)
Rise/Fall Time
tpd+, tpdtr, tf
Propagation Delay Skew
∆PD
Dispersion
PDSP
TA = +25°C
1.2
TA = TMIN to TMAX
10% to 90%
1.8
2.0
ns
500
ps
100
ps
VOD from 10mV to 100mV
150
ps
TA = +25°C
1.0
MAX9692/MAX9693
Latch-Enable Time (Note 1)
Latch-Enable Pulse Width (Note 1)
TLE(±)
TA = TMIN to TMAX
1.8
2.0
ns
tpw(LE)
0.5
1.0
ns
Setup Time (Note 1)
ts
0.5
1.0
ns
Hold Time (Note 1)
th
0.5
1.0
ns
Channel-to-Channel
Propagation Match
tPDM
Note 2 (MAX9693 only)
100
ps
Note 1: Guaranteed by design.
Note 2: VIN = 100mV, VOD = 10mV.
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MAX9691/MAX9692/MAX9693
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
Typical Operating Characteristics
(VCC = +5V, VEE = -5.2V, RL = 50Ω to VT, VT = -2V, VOD = 10mV, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
WORST-CASE PROPAGATION DELAY
vs. INPUT OVERDRIVE
600
3000
2000
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
0
INPUT OVERDRIVE (mV)
WORST-CASE PROPAGATION DELAY
vs. TEMPERATURE
1000
-1.64
RPULLDOWN = 200Ω
60
-1.78
85
-1.80
-40
-15
10
35
60
-40
85
-15
10
35
60
85
TEMPERATURE (°C)
TEMPERATURE (°C)
INPUT OFFSET VOLTAGE
vs. TEMPERATURE
INPUT BIAS CURRENT
vs. TEMPERATURE
INPUT BIAS CURRENT
vs. DIFFERENTIAL INPUT VOLTAGE
500
0
-500
-1000
7.0
6.5
6.0
5.5
5.0
-1500
4.5
-2000
4.0
-15
10
35
TEMPERATURE (°C)
60
85
MAX9691/3-10
4000
INPUT BIAS CURRENT (µA)
7.5
INPUT BIAS CURRENT (µA)
1000
5000
MAX9691/3-09
8.0
MAX9691/3-08
1500
4
RPULLDOWN = 50Ω
TEMPERATURE (°C)
2000
-40
-1.70
-1.76
-1.1
35
-1.68
-1.74
VOD = 100mV
600
10
RPULLDOWN = 200Ω
-1.72
700
-15
RPULLDOWN = 100Ω
-1.66
-1.0
-40
25
-1.62
RPULLDOWN = 50Ω
800
20
-1.60
-0.9
900
15
OUTPUT LOW VOLTAGE
vs. TEMPERATURE
RPULLDOWN = 100Ω
-0.8
10
OUTPUT HIGH VOLTAGE
vs. TEMPERATURE
VOL (V)
VOH (V)
1100
5
CLOAD (pF)
-0.7
1200
0
SOURCE IMPEDANCE (Ω)
MAX9691/3-05
1300
1000
50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500
-0.6
MAX9691/3-04
1400
1200
600
0
0
1400
800
1000
400
PROPAGATION DELAY (ps)
1600
MAX9691/3-06
800
4000
MAX9691/3-03
5000
PROPAGATION DELAY (ps)
1000
1800
MAX9691/3-02
6000
MAX9691/3-01
1200
WORST-CASE PROPAGATION DELAY
vs. CLOAD
WORST-CASE PROPAGATION DELAY
vs. SOURCE IMPEDANCE
PROPAGATION DELAY (ps)
PROPAGATION DELAY (ps)
1400
INPUT OFFSET VOLTAGE (µV)
MAX9691/MAX9692/MAX9693
Single/Dual, Ultra-Fast, ECL-Output
Comparators with Latch Enable
3000
2000
1000
0
-1000
-2000
-3000
-4000
-5000
-40
-15
10
35
TEMPERATURE (°C)
60
85
-5
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
1
2
3
DIFFERENTIAL INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
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5
Single/Dual, Ultra-Fast, ECL-Output
Comparators with Latch Enable
100MHz OUTPUT RESPONSE
PROPAGATION DELAY
MAX9691/3-12
MAX9691/3-11
VIN = 100mV
VOD = 10mV
-1.0V
VIN
200mV/div
Q OUT
200mV/div
-1.8V
-1.0V
Q OUT
200mV/div
Q OUT - Q OUT
200mV/div
-1.8V
1ns/div
1ns/div
Pin Description
PIN
NAME
FUNCTION
MAX9691
MAX9692
µMAX
MAX9692
PDIP/SO
MAX9693
1
1
2
11
VCC
Positive Supply. Bypass to GND with a 0.1µF capacitor.
2
2
3
—
IN+
Positive Input
3
3
4
—
IN-
Negative Input
4
6
8
6
VEE
Negative Supply. Bypass to GND with a 0.1µF capacitor.
5
7
11
—
Q OUT
Output
6
8
12
—
Q OUT
Complimentary Output
7
9
16
—
GND2
Device Ground
8
10
1
—
GND1
Device Ground
—
4
5, 7, 9, 10,
13, 14, 15
—
N.C.
—
5
6
—
LE
Latch Enable Input
—
—
—
1
Q OUTA
Channel A Output
—
—
—
2
Q OUTA
—
—
—
3, 14
GND
—
—
—
4
LEA
Channel A Latch Enable Input
—
—
—
5
LEA
Channel A Latch Enable Complementary Input
—
—
—
7
INA-
Channel A Negative Input
—
—
—
8
INA+
Channel A Positive Input
—
—
—
9
INB+
Channel B Positive Input
—
—
—
10
INB-
Channel B Negative Input
—
—
—
12
LEB
Channel B Latch Enable Complementary Input
—
—
—
13
LEB
Channel B Latch Enable Input
—
—
—
15
Q OUTB
Channel B Complementary Output
—
—
—
16
Q OUTB
Channel B Output
No Connection. Not internally connected.
Channel A Complementary Output
Device Ground
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MAX9691/MAX9692/MAX9693
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VCC = +5V, VEE = -5.2V, RL = 50Ω to VT, VT = -2V, VOD = 10mV, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
MAX9691/MAX9692/MAX9693
Single/Dual, Ultra-Fast, ECL-Output
Comparators with Latch Enable
__________ Applications Information
Layout
Because of the MAX9691/MAX9692/MAX9693s’ large
gain-bandwidth characteristic, special precautions
must be taken to use them. A PC board with a ground
plane is mandatory. Mount 0.01µF ceramic decoupling
capacitors as close to the power-supply pins as possible, and process the ECL outputs in microstrip fashion,
consistent with the load termination of 50Ω to 200Ω (for
VT = -2V). For low-impedance applications, microstrip
layout and terminations at the input may also be helpful. Pay close attention to the bandwidth of the decoupling and terminating components. Chip components
can be used to minimize lead inductance. Connect
GND1 and GND2 together to a solid copper ground
plane for the MAX9691/MAX9692. GND1 biases the
input gain stages, while GND2 biases the ECL output
stage. If the LE function is not used, connect the LE pin
to GND (MAX9692/MAX9693) and the complementary
LE to ECL logic high level (MAX9693 only). Do not
leave the inputs of an unused comparator floating for
the MAX9693.
Input Slew-Rate Requirements
As with all high-speed comparators, the high gainbandwidth product of these devices creates oscillation
VIN
problems when the input goes through the linear
region. For clean switching without oscillation or steps
in the output waveform, the input must meet certain
minimum slew-rate requirements. The tendency of the
part to oscillate is a function of the layout and source
impedance of the circuit employed. Poor layout and
larger source impedance will increase the minimum
slew-rate requirement.
Figure 1 shows a high-speed receiver application with
50Ω input and output termination. With this configuration, in which a ground plane and microstrip PC board
are used, the minimum slew rate for clean output
switching is 1V/µs.
In many applications, adding regenerative feedback
will assist the input signal through the linear region,
which will lower the minimum slew-rate requirement
considerably. For example, with the addition of positive
feedback components, Rf = 1kΩ and Cf = 10pF, the
minimum slew-rate requirement can be reduced by a
factor of four.
As high-speed receivers, the MAX9691/MAX9692/
MAX9693 are capable of processing signals in excess
of 600MHz. Figure 2 is a 100MHz example with an
input signal level of 14mVRMS.
Q
50Ω
Q
LE
INPUT
20mV/div
50Ω
-2V
Rf
Cf
50Ω
0V
OUTPUT
500mV/div
-0.9V
-1.7V
50Ω
2ns/div
Figure 1. Regenerative Feedback—High-Speed Receiver with
50Ω Input and Output Termination
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Figure 2. Signal Processed at 100MHz with Input Signal Level
of 14mVRMS
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Single/Dual, Ultra-Fast, ECL-Output
Comparators with Latch Enable
sistors are similar in timing. The input signal must occur
at time ts before the latch falling edge, and must be
maintained for time th after the edge to be acquired.
After th, the output is no longer affected by the input status until the latch is again strobed. A minimum latch
pulse width of tpw(LE) is needed for the strobe operation, and the output transitions occur after a time tLE(±).
The MAX9691/MAX9692/MAX9693 will not false trip
(i.e., output invert) if one of the inputs is in the valid
common-mode range while the other input is outside
the common-mode range.
COMPARE
LATCH
ENABLE
50%
LATCH
ts
t pw(LE)
th
DIFFERENTIAL
INPUT
VOLTAGE
VIN
VOS
VOD
t pd
t LE(+)
Q
50%
Q
50%
Figure 3. Timing Diagram
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MAX9691/MAX9692/MAX9693
The timing diagram (Figure 3) illustrates the series of
events that complete the compare function, under
worst-case conditions. The top line of the diagram illustrates two latch-enable pulses. Each pulse is high for
the compare function and low for the latch function. The
first pulse demonstrates the compare function; part of
the input action takes place during the compare mode.
The second pulse demonstrates a compare function
interval during which there is no change in the input.
The leading edge of the input signal (illustrated as a
large-amplitude, small-overdrive pulse) switches the
comparator after time interval tpd. Output Q and Q tran-
MAX9691/MAX9692/MAX9693
Single/Dual, Ultra-Fast, ECL-Output
Comparators with Latch Enable
Definition of Terms
VOS
VIN
VOD
tpd+
tpd-
tLE(+)
tLE(-)
Input Offset Voltage. The voltage required
between the input terminals to obtain 0V differential at the output.
Input Voltage Pulse Amplitude
Input Voltage Overdrive
Input to Output High Delay. The propagation
delay measured from the time the input signal
crosses the input offset voltage to the 50%
point of an output low-to-high transition.
Input to Output Low Delay. The propagation
delay measured from the time the input signal
crosses the input offset voltage to the 50%
point of an output high-to-low transition.
Latch-Enable to Output High Delay. The propagation delay measured from the 50% point of
the latch-enable signal low-to-high transition
to the 50% point of an output low-to-high transition.
Latch-Enable to Output Low Delay. The propagation delay measured from the 50% point of
the latch-enable signal low-to-high transition
to the 50% point of an output high-to-low transition.
Chip Information
tpw(LE)
ts
th
∆pd
PDSP
tpdm
Latch-Enable Pulse Width. The minimum time
the latch-enable signal must be high to acquire
and hold an input signal.
Setup Time. The minimum time before the
negative transition of the latch-enable pulse
that an input signal must be present to be acquired and held at the outputs.
Hold Time. The minimum time after the negative transition of the latch-enable signal that
an input signal must remain unchanged to be
acquired and held at the output.
Propagation Delay Skew. The difference in
propagation delay between the Q and Q outputs crossing each other in both directions.
Propagation Delay Dispersion. The change in
propagation delay as a result of the overdrive
of the input signal varying.
Propagation Delay Match (MAX9693 only).
The difference in propagation delay between
two separate channels.
Ordering Information (continued)
PROCESS: BiCMOS
MAX9692EUB
TEMP
RANGE
-40°C to +85°C
10 µMAX
MAX9692ESE
-40°C to +85°C
16 Narrow SO
PART
PIN-PACKAGE
MAX9692EPE
-40°C to +85°C
16 PDIP
MAX9693ESE
-40°C to +85°C
16 Narrow SO
MAX9693EEE
-40°C to +85°C
16 QSOP
MAX9693EPE
-40°C to +85°C
16 PDIP
Note: Devices are also available in lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant packages. Specify lead-free by adding a “+” after the part
number.
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Single/Dual, Ultra-Fast, ECL-Output
Comparators with Latch Enable
TOP VIEW
MAX9691
MAX9692
VCC 1
10 GND1
IN+
2
9
GND2
IN-
3
8
Q OUT
N.C.
4
7
Q OUT
LE
5
6
VEE
VCC
1
8
GND1
IN+
2
7
GND2
IN-
3
6
Q OUT
VEE 4
5
Q OUT
µMAX
DIP/SO/µMAX
MAX9692
MAX9693
GND1 1
16 GND2
Q OUTA 1
16 Q OUTB
VCC 2
15 N.C.
Q OUTA 2
15 Q OUTB
IN+ 3
14 N.C.
GND 3
14 GND
IN- 4
13 N.C.
LEA 4
13 LEB
N.C. 5
12 Q OUT
LEA 5
12 LEB
LE 6
11 Q OUT
VEE 6
11 VCC
10 N.C.
INA- 7
10 INB-
9
INA+ 8
9
N.C. 7
VEE 8
N.C.
INB+
DIP/SO/QSOP
PDIP/SO
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 CODE
OUTLINE NO.
LAND
PATTERN NO.
8 µMAX
U8+1
21-0036
90-0092
8 SO
S8+2
21-0041
90-0096
PACKAGE TYPE
8 PDIP
P8+5
21-0043
—
10 µMAX
U10+2
21-0061
90-0330
16 QSOP
E16+1
21-0055
90-0167
16 SO
S16+3
21-0041
90-0097
16 PDIP
P16+1
21-0043
—
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MAX9691/MAX9692/MAX9693
Pin Configurations
MAX9691/MAX9692/MAX9693
Single/Dual, Ultra-Fast, ECL-Output
Comparators with Latch Enable
Package Information (continued)
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.
D
D
α
α
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Single/Dual, Ultra-Fast, ECL-Output
Comparators with Latch Enable
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.
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MAX9691/MAX9692/MAX9693
Package Information (continued)
MAX9691/MAX9692/MAX9693
Single/Dual, Ultra-Fast, ECL-Output
Comparators with Latch Enable
Revision History
REVISION
NUMBER
REVISION
DATE
DESCRIPTION
0
8/00
Initial release
1
10/02
Updated Ordering Information.
2
1/12
Revised Ordering Information, Absolute Maximum Ratings, and Pin Description.
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CHANGED
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1, 2, 5, 7
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