MAX398EPE

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Amplifier
• Characteristics: High-speed, low-power, differential amplifier
• Package: Plastic DIP (Dual In-line Package)
• Essence: Provides amplification and signal conditioning for various applications
• Packaging/Quantity: Available in tubes or reels, quantity varies based on supplier

Specifications

• Supply Voltage: ±5V to ±15V
• Input Voltage Range: ±10V
• Bandwidth: 400MHz
• Gain Bandwidth Product: 1.2GHz
• Input Bias Current: 2nA
• Output Current: ±50mA
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

Pin Configuration

The MAX398EPE has a total of 16 pins arranged as follows:

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| | --| V- V+ |-- --| IN- IN+ |-- --| OUT- OUT+|-- --| GND NC |-- |___________| ```

Functional Features

• High-speed differential amplifier with wide bandwidth
• Low power consumption
• Excellent linearity and distortion characteristics
• Differential inputs and outputs for noise rejection
• Wide input voltage range for versatile applications
• Robust protection against ESD (Electrostatic Discharge)

Advantages

• High-speed performance suitable for demanding applications
• Low power consumption extends battery life in portable devices
• Wide input voltage range allows compatibility with various signal sources
• Differential inputs and outputs provide superior noise rejection
• Robust ESD protection ensures reliability in harsh environments

Disadvantages

• Limited output current may not be suitable for high-power applications
• Requires external power supply for operation
• Sensitive to excessive heat and may require additional cooling measures

Working Principles

The MAX398EPE is a differential amplifier that amplifies and conditions input signals. It utilizes high-speed operational amplifiers to achieve wide bandwidth and low distortion. The differential inputs allow for common-mode noise rejection, making it suitable for applications with noisy environments. The amplifier operates within a specified voltage range and provides a differential output signal that can be further processed or transmitted.

Detailed Application Field Plans

• Video signal processing
• Communication systems
• Medical equipment
• Test and measurement instruments
• Industrial automation
• Audio equipment

Alternative Models

• AD8138 by Analog Devices
• THS4509 by Texas Instruments
• LT1990 by Linear Technology
• ADA4937-1 by Analog Devices
• LMH5401 by Texas Instruments

These alternative models offer similar functionality and can be considered as substitutes for the MAX398EPE in various applications.

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