This Product Selection Guide contains information to help select products in the Analog Switches - Special Purpose category on DigiKey.com
Special Purpose Analog Switches route analog signals via a solid-state device. The differentiator in this family is that these Analog switches target a specific application, and as such have distinguishing features not typically found in general purpose Analog switches.
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Applications: Application is the type of equipment or environment the device will be used in, typically they are tested and rated by a third party to ensure certain minimum standards for the application they are intended for.
Multiplexer/Demultiplexer Circuit: Indicates channel configuration(s) of the switching mechanism(s) in a device.
Switch Circuit: Refers to the specific operation or behavior of a switch, indicating the primary purpose or mode of operation. For more information please see: Switch Basics, Examples of Pole and Throw
Number of Channels: Defines the number of channels for the switch.
On-State Resistance (Max): Characterizes the maximum resistance of a controlled/switched current path through a device when that path is closed, connected, or “on.” Measured under manufacturer-defined test conditions.
Voltage - Supply, Single (V+): Describes permissible supply voltage span when a single supply voltage is used. Voltages outside this range may damage the device and other system components.
Voltage - Supply, Dual (V±): Describes permissible supply voltage span when dual supplies (positive and negative with respect to a common reference or “ground”) are used. Voltages outside this range may damage the device and other system components.
-3db Bandwidth: Characterizes a device’s high-frequency signal limitations, indicating the frequency at which signals passed through a device would be attenuated by 3dB.
Features: These are different capabilities or properties of the device such as buffered or configurable.
Operating Temperature: Recommended operating temperature, typically given in a range or as a maximum. Exceeding these temperatures may affect performance or damage the device and other system components.
Mounting Type: Indicates how the device is attached.
Package / Case: Indicates the type of protective case used on an electronic component to allow easy handling, installation, and protection. This selection was determined to be the closest industry standard applicable to the supplier device packaging. Typically it is best to check the actual dimensions from the datasheet rather than depend on this terminology when designing your circuit.
Supplier Device Package: This is what the manufacturer calls the package of this device. They are manufacturer specific. It is typically best to use the actual dimensions from the datasheets rather than to go by this terminology when designing your circuit.
ProductExamples
| MFR PART # | TC7USB40MU,LF(S2E |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | 264-TC7USB40MU,LF(S2ETR-ND - Tape & Reel (TR) |
| MANUFACTURER | Toshiba Semiconductor and Storage |
| DESCRIPTION | IC USB SWITCH SPDT DUAL 10UQFN |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | FSUSB42MUX |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | FSUSB42MUXTR-ND - Tape & Reel (TR) |
| MANUFACTURER | onsemi |
| DESCRIPTION | IC USB SWITCH DPDT 10MSOP |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | FSA646AUCX |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | 488-FSA646AUCXTR-ND - Tape & Reel (TR) |
| MANUFACTURER | onsemi |
| DESCRIPTION | IC SWITCH SPDT 36-WLCSP |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | PEX8724-CA80BC G |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | 516-3405-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Broadcom Limited |
| DESCRIPTION | IC PCI EXPRESS SWITCH 324FCBGA |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
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