MAX268BENG

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Amplifier
• Characteristics: High-performance, low-noise amplifier
• Package: 8-pin DIP (Dual Inline Package)
• Essence: The MAX268BENG is a versatile amplifier designed for various applications requiring high performance and low noise amplification.
• Packaging/Quantity: Available in tubes or reels, with a quantity of 1000 units per tube/reel.

Specifications

• Supply Voltage Range: 2.7V to 5.5V
• Gain Bandwidth Product: 1.4GHz
• Input Noise Voltage: 0.9nV/√Hz
• Input-Referred Voltage Noise Density: 0.6nV/√Hz
• Output Voltage Swing: ±1.3V
• Slew Rate: 1800V/μs
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

Pin Configuration

The MAX268BENG has the following pin configuration:

___________ | | NC |1 8| VCC IN- |2 7| OUT IN+ |3 6| GND NC |4 5| NC |___________|

Functional Features

• High gain bandwidth product allows for amplification of high-frequency signals.
• Low input noise voltage ensures minimal distortion in the amplified signal.
• Wide supply voltage range provides flexibility in various applications.
• Rail-to-rail output swing enables maximum utilization of the available dynamic range.
• Fast slew rate allows for accurate reproduction of fast-changing input signals.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• High-performance amplifier suitable for a wide range of applications.
• Low noise amplification ensures high signal fidelity.
• Versatile supply voltage range allows for compatibility with different power sources.
• Compact 8-pin DIP package facilitates easy integration into various circuit designs.

Disadvantages

• Limited output voltage swing may not be suitable for applications requiring higher output levels.
• Sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD), necessitating proper handling and precautions during installation.

Working Principles

The MAX268BENG operates as a voltage amplifier, utilizing internal transistors to amplify the input signal. It employs a combination of active and passive components to achieve high gain, low noise, and wide bandwidth characteristics. The amplifier's internal circuitry is designed to minimize distortion and provide accurate amplification of the input signal.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MAX268BENG finds application in various fields, including:

1. Communication Systems: Used in RF (Radio Frequency) amplification stages to enhance signal strength and improve overall system performance.
2. Audio Equipment: Employed in audio amplifiers to boost weak audio signals while maintaining low noise levels.
3. Instrumentation: Utilized in precision measurement instruments where accurate signal amplification is crucial.
4. Medical Devices: Integrated into medical equipment such as ultrasound machines and patient monitoring systems to amplify weak signals for analysis and diagnosis.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. MAX261BCNG: Similar amplifier with lower gain bandwidth product but wider supply voltage range.
2. MAX2690: Higher-performance amplifier with increased gain bandwidth product and improved noise characteristics.
3. LMH6629: Alternative amplifier offering similar performance specifications but in a different package format.

These alternative models can be considered based on specific application requirements and design constraints.

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