19-2756; Rev 1; 4/03

±80V Fault-Protected, Fail-Safe,

1/4-Unit Load, +3.3V RS-485 Transceiver
General Description Features

MAX3430
The MAX3430 fault-protected RS-485 transceiver features ♦ ±80V Fault Protection
±80V protection from overvoltage signal faults on commu-
nication bus lines. Each device contains one driver and ♦ ±12kV ESD Protection
one receiver, and the output pins can withstand faults, ♦ +3.3V Operation
with respect to ground, of up to ±80V. Even if the faults
occur when the transceiver is active, shut down, or pow- ♦ Internal Slew-Rate Limiting
ered off, the device will not be damaged. The MAX3430 ♦ 250kbps Data Rate
operates from a 3.3V supply and features a slew-rate-lim-
ited driver that minimizes EMI and reduces reflections ♦ Allows Up to 128 Transceivers on the Bus
caused by improperly terminated cables, allowing error- ♦ -7V to +12V Common-Mode Input Voltage Range
free data transmission at data rates up to 250kbps. The
MAX3430 has a 1/4-unit-load receiver input impedance ♦ True Fail-Safe Inputs
allowing up to 128 transceivers on a single bus and fea- ♦ Hot-Swap Input Structure on DE
tures fail-safe circuitry, which guarantees a logic-high
receiver output when the receiver inputs are open. ♦ Available in 8-Pin SO and PDIP Packages
Hot-swap circuitry eliminates false transitions on the
data cable during circuit initialization or connection to a
live backplane. Short-circuit current limiting and ther-
mal-shutdown circuitry protect the driver against exces-
sive power dissipation. Ordering Information
The MAX3430 is available in 8-pin SO and 8-pin PDIP
packages, and is specified over commercial and indus- PART TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
trial temperature ranges. MAX3430CPA 0°C to +70°C 8 Plastic DIP
MAX3430CSA 0°C to +70°C 8 SO
Applications
MAX3430EPA -40°C to +85°C 8 Plastic DIP
RS-422/RS-485 Communications
MAX3430ESA -40°C to +85°C 8 SO
Lighting Systems
Industrial-Control Local Area Networks
Profibus Applications
Multimaster RS-485 Networks

Pin Configuration and Typical Operating Circuit

TOP VIEW
VCC 0.1µF DE
RO 1 R 8 VCC MAX3430
1 8
RO R D DI
RE 2 7 B RE 2 7 B B
Rt Rt
3 6
DE 3 6 A DE
A A
4 5 R RO
DI D
DI 4 D 5 GND GND
RE
DIP/SO

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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
MAX3430

(All voltages are referenced to GND.) Operating Temperature Ranges

VCC ........................................................................................+5V MAX3430C_ _ .....................................................0°C to +70°C
RE, DE, DI...................................................-0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V) MAX3430E_ _ ..................................................-40°C to +85°C
Driver Output Voltage (A, B) (Note 1) ..................................±80V Junction Temperature ......................................................+150°C
Receiver Input Voltage (A, B) (Note 1) ................................±80V Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +150°C
RO ..............................................................-0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V) Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300°C
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70°C)
8-Pin SO (derate 5.88mW/°C above +70°C)................471mW
8-Pin Plastic DIP (derate 9.09mW/°C above +70°C) ...727mW

Note 1: A, B must be terminated with 54Ω or 100Ω to guarantee ±80V fault protection.

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.

DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VCC = +3.3V ±10%, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at VCC = +3.3V and TA = +25°C.)

PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS

DRIVER
Figure 1, RL = 100Ω 2.0 VCC
Differential Driver Output VOD V
Figure 1, RL = 54Ω 1.5 VCC
Change in Magnitude of
∆VOD Figure 1, RL = 100Ω or 54Ω (Note 2) 0.2 V
Differential Output Voltage
Driver Common-Mode Output
VOC Figure 1, RL = 100Ω or 54Ω VCC / 2 3 V
Voltage
Change in Magnitude of
∆VOC Figure 1, RL = 100Ω or 54Ω (Note 2) 0.2 V
Common-Mode Voltage
DRIVER LOGIC
Driver Input High Voltage VIH DI 2.0 V
Driver Input Low Voltage VIL DI 0.8 V
Driver Input Current IIN DI ±1 µA
Driver Short-Circuit Output 0 ≤ VOUT ≤ 12V (Note 3) +250
IOSD mA
Current -7V ≤ VOUT ≤ VCC (Note 3) -250
Driver Short-Circuit Foldback (VCC - 1V) ≤ VOUT ≤ 12V (Note 3) +10
IOSDF mA
Output Current -7V ≤ VOUT ≤ 1V (Note 3) -10
RECEIVER
DE = GND, RE = GND, VIN = +12V 250
µA
Input Current (A, B) IA, B DE = GND, RE = GND, VIN = -7V -200
VIN = -80V to +80V -6 +6 mA
Receiver Differential Threshold
VTH -7V ≤ VCM ≤ 12V -200 -50 mV
Voltage
Receiver Input Hysteresis ∆VTH V A + VB = 0 25 mV

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DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)

MAX3430
(VCC = +3.3V ±10%, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at VCC = +3.3V and TA = +25°C.)

PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS

RECEIVER LOGIC
VCC -
RO Output High Voltage VOH IO = -1.6mA V
0.6
RO Output Low Voltage VOL IO = 1mA 0.4 V
Three-State Output Current at
IOZR 0 ≤ VO ≤ VCC ±1 µA
Receiver
Receiver Input Resistance RIN -7V ≤ VCM ≤ 12V 48 kΩ
Receiver Output Short-Circuit
IOSR 0 ≤ VRO ≤ VCC ±95 mA
Current
CONTROL
Control Input High Voltage VCIH DE, RE 2.0 V
Control Input Low Voltage VCIL DE, RE 0.8 V
Input Current DE Current Latch
80 µA
During First DE Rising Edge
Input Current RE Current Latch
80 µA
During First RE Rising Edge

PROTECTION SPECIFICATIONS
(VCC = +3.3V ±10%, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at VCC = +3.3V and TA = +25°C.)
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
ESD Protection A, B Human Body Model ±12 kV
SUPPLY CURRENT
No load, RE = 0, DE = VCC, DI = 0 or VCC 3.5 10
Supply Current ICC No load, RE = VCC, DE = VCC, mA
3.0 8
DI = 0 or VCC
Supply Current in Shutdown
ISHDN RE = VCC, DE = 0 200 µA
Mode

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DRIVER SWITCHING CHARACTERISTICS
MAX3430

(VCC = +3.3V ±10%, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at VCC = +3.3V and TA = +25°C.)
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
tDPLH 700 1500
Driver Propagation Delay Figures 2 and 3, RL = 54Ω, CL = 50pF ns
tDPHL 700 1500
Driver Differential Output Rise or
tDR, tDF Figures 2 and 3, RL = 54Ω, CL = 50pF 250 1200 ns
Fall Time
Differential Driver Output Skew,
tDSKEW Figures 2 and 3, RL = 54Ω, CL = 50pF 150 200 ns
|tDPLH - tDPHL|
Maximum Data Rate 250 kbps
Driver Enable to Output Low tDZL Figure 4, CL = 50pF 5200 ns
Driver Disable Time from Output
tDLZ Figure 4, CL = 50pF 1000 ns
Low
Driver Output Enable Time from
tDZL(SHDN) Figure 4, CL = 50pF 8000 ns
Shutdown
Driver Enable to Output High tDZH Figure 5, CL = 50pF 5200 ns
Driver Disable Time from Output
tDHZ Figure 5, CL = 50pF 1000 ns
High
Driver Output Enable Time from
tDZH(SHDN) Figure 5, CL = 50pF 8000 ns
Shutdown
Driver Time to Shutdown tSHDN 1000 ns

RECEIVER SWITCHING CHARACTERISTICS

(VCC = +3.3V ±10%, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at VCC = +3.3V and TA = +25°C.)
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
tRPLH 120
Receiver Propagation Delay Figure 6, CL = 20pF, VID = 2V, VCM = 0 ns
tRPHL 120
Receiver Output Skew,
tSKEW Figure 6, CL = 20pF 40 ns
|tRPLH - tRPHL|
Receiver Enable to Output Low tRZL Figure 7, R = 1kΩ, CL = 20pF 80 ns
Receiver Enable to Output High tRZH Figure 7, R = 1kΩ, CL = 20pF 80 ns
Receiver Disable Time from Low tRLZ Figure 7, R = 1kΩ, CL = 20pF 80 ns
Receiver Disable Time form High tRHZ Figure 7, R = 1kΩ , CL = 20pF 80 ns
Receiver Output Enable Time tRZH(SHND),
Figure 7, R = 1kΩ, CL = 20pF 5000 ns
from Shutdown tRZL(SHND)
Receiver Time to Shutdown tSHDN 1000 ns

Note 2: ∆VOD and ∆VOC are the changes in VOD and VOC, respectively, when the DI input changes state.
Note 3: The short-circuit output current applies to peak current just prior to foldback current limiting; the short-circuit foldback output
current applies during current limiting to allow a recovery from bus contention.

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Typical Operating Characteristics

MAX3430
(VCC = +3.3V, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)

SUPPLY CURRENT SHUTDOWN CURRENT OUTPUT CURRENT

vs. TEMPERATURE vs. TEMPERATURE vs. RECEIVER OUTPUT LOW VOLTAGE
5 MAX3430 toc01 200 20

MAX3430 toc02

MAX3430 toc03
RE = 0
DE = VCC 175
4 SHUTDOWN CURRENT (µA) 16
150

OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)

SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)

3 125 12
100
2 75 8

50
1 4
25

0 0 0
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5
TEMPERATURE (°C) TEMPERATURE (°C) OUTPUT LOW VOLTAGE (V)

OUTPUT CURRENT RECEIVER OUTPUT HIGH VOLTAGE RECEIVER OUTPUT LOW VOLTAGE
vs. RECEIVER OUTPUT HIGH VOLTAGE vs. TEMPERATURE vs. TEMPERATURE
18 3.30 0.5
MAX3430 toc04

MAX3430 toc05

MAX3430 toc06
IO = -1.6mA IO = +1mA

15 3.25
0.4
OUTPUT HIGH VOLTAGE (V)

OUTPUT LOW VOLTAGE (V)

OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)

12 3.20
0.3
9 3.15
0.2
6 3.10

3 3.05 0.1

0 3.00 0
0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80
OUTPUT HIGH VOLTAGE (V) TEMPERATURE (°C) TEMPERATURE (°C)

DRIVER OUTPUT CURRENT DRIVER DIFFERENTIAL OUTPUT VOLTAGE A, B CURRENT

vs. DIFFERENTIAL OUTPUT VOLTAGE vs. TEMPERATURE vs. A, B VOLTAGE (TO GROUND)
120 3.5 3
MAX3430 toc07

MAX3430 toc08

MAX3430 toc09

3.0
DIFFERENTIAL OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)

100 2
RL = 100Ω
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)

2.5
A, B CURRENT (mA)

80 1
2.0
60 RL = 54Ω 0
1.5
40 -1
1.0
20 0.5 -2
RE = DE = GND
0 0 -3
0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 -80 -60 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80
DIFFERENTIAL OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V) TEMPERATURE (°C) A, B VOLTAGE (V)

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MAX3430

Test Circuits/Timing Diagrams

A
3V
RL
CL
2 DE
DI A
VOD VO RL

B
RL
VOC CL
2
B

Figure 1. Driver DC Test Load Figure 2. Driver Timing Test Circuit

VCC

VCC RL = 500Ω
DI VCC/2 S1
0 OR +3V D OUT
0
CL
tDPLH tDPHL 50pF
1/2 VO
GENERATOR 50Ω
B
VO
A
1/2 VO
VOD = V (A) - V (B)
80% 80%
VCC
20% 20% DE VCC/2
VO tDZL, tDZL(SHDN) 0
tDR tDF tDLZ

tSKEW = |tDPLH - tDPHL| VCC

VOM = (VOL + VCC)/2
OUT 0.25V
VOL

Figure 3. Driver Propagation Delays Figure 4. Driver Enable and Disable Times (tDZL, tDLZ,
tDLZ(SHDN))

S1
0 OR +3V VCC
D OUT
CL
DE VCC/2
RL = 500Ω tDZH, tDZH(SHDN) 0
50pF
0.25V
VOH
VOM = (0 + VOH)/2
GENERATOR 50Ω OUT 0
tDHZ

Figure 5. Driver Enable and Disable Times (tDHZ, tDZH, tDZH(SHDN))

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Test Circuits/Timing Diagrams (continued)

MAX3430
B

VID R
CL A
20pF tRPLH tRPHL
VOH

1.5V
0 RO VOL

Figure 6. Receiver Propagation Delays

S3 S1
+1.5V R
VCC
1kΩ
RO
-1.5V VID R S2
CL
20pF

GENERATOR
50Ω

3V 3V
S1 OPEN S1 CLOSED
RE S2 CLOSED RE 1.5V S2 OPEN
S3 = +1.5V S3 = -1.5V
0 0
tRZH, tRZH(SHDN)

tRZL, tRZL (SHDN)

VOH VCC
RO VOH/2 RO (VOL + VCC)/2

0 VOL

3V 3V
S1 OPEN S1 CLOSED
RE 1.5V S2 CLOSED RE 1.5V S2 OPEN
S3 = +1.5V S3 = -1.5V
0 0
tRHZ
tRLZ
VOH VCC
RO
0.25V RO

0 0.25V
VOL

Figure 7. Receiver Enable and Disable Times

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Pin Description
MAX3430

PIN NAME FUNCTION

1 RO Receiver Output
Receiver Output Enable. RO is enabled when RE is low; RO is high impedance when RE is high. The
2 RE
device enters a low-power shutdown mode if RE is high and DE is low.

Driver Output Enable. Driving DE high enables the driver outputs. Pulling DE low puts the driver
outputs in a high-impedance state. If RE is high and DE is low, the device enters a low-power
3 DE
shutdown mode. If the driver outputs are enabled, the device functions as a line driver, and when
they are high impedance it functions as a line receiver if RE is low.

Driver Input. A logic low on DI forces output A low and output B high, while a logic high on DI forces
4 DI
output A high and output B low.
5 GND Ground
6 A Noninverting Receiver Input/Driver Output
7 B Inverting Receiver Input/Driver Output
8 VCC Positive Supply, VCC = +3.3V ±10%. Bypass VCC to GND with a 0.1µF ceramic capacitor.

Function Tables

Table 1. Transmitting Table 2. Receiving

INPUTS OUTPUTS INPUTS OUTPUTS
MODE MODE
RE DE DI B A RE DE (A - B) RO
X 1 1 0 1 Normal 0 0 ≥ -50mV 1 Normal
X 1 0 1 0 Normal 0 0 ≤ -200mV 0 Normal
0 0 X High-Z High-Z Normal Inputs
0 0 1 Normal
1 0 X High-Z High-Z Shutdown open
X = Don’t care. 1 0 X High-Z Shutdown
X = Don’t care.

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Detailed Description True Fail-Safe

MAX3430
The MAX3430 uses a -50mV to -200mV differential
Driver input threshold to ensure true fail-safe receiver inputs.
The driver accepts a single-ended, logic-level input This threshold guarantees the receiver outputs a logic
(DI) and transfers it to a differential, RS-485 level output high for shorted, open, or idle data lines. The -50mV to
(A and B). Driving DE high enables the driver, while -200mV threshold complies with the ±200mV threshold
pulling DE low places the driver outputs (A and B) into EIA/TIA-485 standard.
a high-impedance state.
±12kV ESD Protection
Receiver As with all Maxim devices, ESD-protection structures
The receiver accepts a differential, RS-485 level input are incorporated on all pins to protect against ESD
(A and B), and transfers it to a single-ended, logic-level encountered during handling and assembly. The
output (RO). Pulling RE low enables the receiver, while MAX3430 receiver inputs/driver outputs (A, B) have
driving RE high and DE low places the receiver inputs extra protection against static electricity found in nor-
(A and B) into a high-impedance state. mal operation. Maxim’s engineers have developed
Low-Power Shutdown state-of-the-art structures to protect these pins against
Force DE low and RE high to shut down the MAX3430. A ±12kV ESD without damage. After an ESD event, the
time delay of 1µs prevents the device from accidentally MAX3430 continues working without latchup.
entering shutdown due to logic skews when switching ESD protection can be tested in several ways. The
between transmit and receive modes. Holding DE low receiver inputs are characterized for protection up to
and RE high for at least 1ms guarantees that the ±12kV using the Human Body Model.
MAX3430 enters shutdown. In shutdown, the device
consumes 100µA supply current. ESD Test Conditions
ESD performance depends on a number of conditions.
±80V Fault Protection Contact Maxim for a reliability report that documents
The driver outputs/receiver inputs of RS-485 devices in test setup, methodology, and results.
industrial network applications often experience voltage
faults resulting from transients that exceed the -7V to Human Body Model
+12V range specified in the EIA/TIA-485 standard. In Figure 8a shows the Human Body Model, and Figure
these applications, ordinary RS-485 devices (typical 8b shows the current waveform it generates when dis-
absolute maximum ratings -8V to +12.5V) require costly charged into a low impedance. This model consists of
external protection devices. To reduce system com- a 100pF capacitor charged to the ESD voltage of inter-
plexity and the need for external protection, the driver est, which is then discharged into the device through a
outputs/receiver inputs of the MAX3430 withstand volt- 1.5kΩ resistor.
age faults of up to ±80V with respect to ground without
damage (see the Absolute Maximum Ratings section, Driver Output Protection
Note 1). Protection is guaranteed regardless of whether Two mechanisms prevent excessive output current and
the device is active, shut down, or without power. power dissipation caused by faults or bus contention.
The first, a foldback current limit on the driver output

RC RD
1MΩ 1.5kΩ
IP 100% Ir PEAK-TO-PEAK RINGING
90% (NOT DRAWN TO SCALE)
CHARGE-CURRENT- DISCHARGE
LIMIT RESISTOR RESISTANCE
AMPERES

HIGH- DEVICE 36.8%

VOLTAGE Cs STORAGE UNDER
DC 100pF CAPACITOR TEST 10%
SOURCE
0
0 TIME
tRL
tDL
CURRENT WAVEFORM

Figure 8a. Human Body ESD Test Model Figure 8b. Human Body Model Current Waveform

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stage, provides immediate protection against short cir- Hot-Swap Capability
MAX3430

cuits over the whole common-mode voltage range. The Hot-Swap Inputs
second, a thermal shutdown circuit, forces the driver Inserting circuit boards into a hot, or powered backplane
outputs into a high-impedance state if the die tempera- may cause voltage transients on DE, RE, and receiver
ture exceeds +160°C. Normal operation resumes when inputs A and B that can lead to data errors. For example,
the die temperature cools by +140°C, resulting in a upon initial circuit board insertion, the processor under-
pulsed output during continuous short-circuit conditions. goes a power-up sequence. During this period, the high-
impedance state of the output drivers makes them
unable to drive the MAX3430 enable inputs to a defined
logic level. Meanwhile, leakage currents of up to 10µA
from the high-impedance output, or capacitively coupled
VCC
noise from VCC or GND, could cause an input to drift to
an incorrect logic state. To prevent such a condition from
15µs
occurring, the MAX3430 features hot-swap input circuitry
TIMER
on DE to safeguard against unwanted driver activation
TIMER
during hot-swap situations. When VCC rises, an internal
pulldown circuit holds DE low for at least 10µs, and until
the current into DE exceeds 200µA. After the initial
power-up sequence, the pulldown circuit becomes
transparent, resetting the hot-swap tolerable input.
Hot-Swap Input Circuitry
At the driver enable input (DE), there are two NMOS
5.6kΩ devices, M1 and M2 (Figure 9). When VCC ramps from
DE
DE
(HOT SWAP)
0, an internal 15µs timer turns on M2 and sets the SR
latch, which also turns on M1. Transistors M2, a 2mA
2mA current sink, and M1, a 100µA current sink, pull DE to
100µA
GND through a 5.6kΩ resistor. M2 pulls DE to the dis-
M1 M2 abled state against an external parasitic capacitance
up to 100pF that may drive DE high. After 15µs, the
timer deactivates M2 while M1 remains on, holding DE
low against three-state leakage currents that may drive
DE high. M1 remains on until an external current source
Figure 9. Simplified Structure of the Driver Enable Pin (DE) overcomes the required input current. At this time, the
SR latch resets M1 and turns off. When M1 turns off, DE
reverts to a standard, high-impedance CMOS input.
Whenever VCC drops below 1V, the input is reset.

120Ω 120Ω
DE
B B
DI
D D
DI
DE A A
B A B A
RO R R RO
RE RE

R R

MAX3430 D D

DI DE RO RE DI DE RO RE

Figure 10. Typical RS-485 Network

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Applications Information RS-485 Applications

MAX3430
The MAX3430 transceiver provides bidirectional data
128 Transceivers on the Bus communications on multipoint bus transmission lines.
The standard RS-485 receiver input impedance is 12kΩ Figure 10 shows a typical network applications circuit.
(one-unit load), and a standard driver can drive up to The RS-485 standard covers line lengths up to 4000ft.
32-unit loads. The MAX3430 transceiver 1/4-unit-load The signal line must be terminated at both ends in its
receiver input impedance (48kΩ) allows up to 128 characteristic impedance, and stub lengths off the
transceivers connected in parallel on one communica- main line kept as short as possible.
tion line. Connect any combination of these devices,
and/or other RS-485 devices, for a maximum of 32 unit Chip Information
loads to the line. TRANSISTOR COUNT: 300
PROCESS: BiCMOS

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Package Information
MAX3430

(The package drawing(s) in this data sheet may not reflect the most current specifications. For the latest package outline information,
go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages.)

SOICN .EPS
INCHES MILLIMETERS
DIM MIN MAX MIN MAX
A 0.053 0.069 1.35 1.75
N A1 0.004 0.010 0.10 0.25
B 0.014 0.019 0.35 0.49
C 0.007 0.010 0.19 0.25
e 0.050 BSC 1.27 BSC
E 0.150 0.157 3.80 4.00
E H H 0.228 0.244 5.80 6.20
L 0.016 0.050 0.40 1.27

VARIATIONS:
1
INCHES MILLIMETERS
TOP VIEW DIM MIN MAX MIN MAX N MS012
D 0.189 0.197 4.80 5.00 8 AA
D 0.337 0.344 8.55 8.75 14 AB
D 0.386 0.394 9.80 10.00 16 AC

A C

e B A1 0 -8
L
FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW

PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
TITLE:

PACKAGE OUTLINE, .150" SOIC

APPROVAL DOCUMENT CONTROL NO. REV.
1
21-0041 B 1

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Package Information (continued)

MAX3430
(The package drawing(s) in this data sheet may not reflect the most current specifications. For the latest package outline information,
go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages.)

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