Datasheet
_______________General Description
The MAX366 and MAX367 are multiple, two-terminal circuit
protectors. Placed in series with signal lines, each two-ter-
minal device guards sensitive circuit components against
voltages near and beyond the normal supply voltages.
These devices are used at interfaces where sensitive cir-
cuits are connected to the external world and could
encounter damaging voltages (up to 35V beyond the sup-
ply rails) during power-up, power-down, or fault conditions.
The MAX366 contains three independent protectors and
the MAX367 contains eight. They can protect analog sig-
nals 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 sup-
plies, 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 dra-
matically, limiting fault current as well as output voltage to
sensitive circuits. The protected side of the switch main-
tains 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.
________________________Applications
Process Control Systems Redundant/Backup Systems
Hot-Insertion Boards/Systems ATE Equipment
Data-Acquisition Systems Sensitive Instruments
____________________________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
______________Ordering Information
MAX366/MAX367
Signal-Line Circuit Protectors
________________________________________________________________
Maxim Integrated Products
1
MAX366
OUT1
SENSITIVE
AMPLIFIER
1
FAULT!
FAULT!
IN1
(SHORT)
(OPEN)
REMOTE SENSOR
ELECTRONICS
7
+28V
+12V
OUT22 IN2 6
OUT33 IN3 5
V+
4
V-
PROTECTOR
+10V REG.
8
___________________________________________________Typical Operating Circuit
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PART
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MAX366CPA
MAX366CSA
MAX366C/D 0°C to +70°C
0°C to +70°C
0°C to +70°C
TEMP. RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
8 Plastic DIP
8 SO
Dice*
MAX366EPA
MAX366ESA
MAX366MJA -55°C to +125°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C 8 Plastic DIP
8 SO
8 CERDIP**
MAX367CPN
MAX367CWN
MAX367C/D 0°C to +70°C
0°C to +70°C
0°C to +70°C 18 Plastic DIP
18 Wide SO
Dice*
MAX367EPN
MAX367EWN
MAX367MJN -55°C to +125°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C 18 Plastic DIP
18 Wide SO
18 CERDIP**
Pin Configurations appear at end of data sheet.
†
MAX367 available after January 1, 1995.
* Dice are tested at T
A
= +25°C only.
* Contact factory for availability.