MAX9940 Datasheet, PDF (1/9 Pages) Maxim Integrated Products – Signal-Line Overvoltage Protector for Low-Voltage Devices

19-4168; Rev 0; 2/09
Signal-Line Overvoltage Protector
for Low-Voltage Devices
General Description
The MAX9940 signal-line overvoltage protector for low-
voltage digital communication ports provides protection
against high-voltage faults and ESD strikes. The
MAX9940 is especially useful for sensitive communica-
tion protocols such as Maxim 1-Wire^® that cannot
afford standard means of fault protection, such as large
series resistors or large line capacitances.
The MAX9940 operates from a single supply voltage of
+2.2V to +5.5V and consumes only 13µA of quiescent
supply current. The EXT port is protected up to 28V.
The device features a reaction time of 60ns for fast
action during fault conditions and operates over the
-40°C to +125°C automotive temperature range.
Applications
Notebook Computers
Portable Devices
Industrial Equipment
1-Wire is a registered trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
Features
♦ 28V Protection on EXT
♦ Extended ESD Protection
±4kV IEC 61000-4 Contact on EXT
♦ +2.2V to +5.5V Supply Voltage Range
♦ 13µA Quiescent Supply Current
♦ 60ns Fault Reaction Time
♦ Small, 5-Pin SC70
♦ -40°C to +125°C Temperature Range
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
PIN-
PACKAGE
MAX9940AXK+ -40°C to +125°C 5 SC70
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
TOP
MARK
ATC
Block Diagram/Typical Application Circuit
V_DD = 3.3V
ENABLE
MICROCONTROLLER
2kΩ
DATA
Rx
INT
Tx
NOTEBOOK
LOAD
NOTEBOOK
BATTERY
CHARGER
V_CC
MAX9940
+
- ^PROTECTION
CIRCUIT
EXT
N
P
GND
ADAPTER
20V
1-Wire
DEVICE
Rx
Tx
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