MAX4885E Fully Integrated VGA Multiplexer Offers Extended ESD Protection and Nearly Zero Power Consumption

 MAX4885/MAX4885E pdf datasheet (Ultra Low-Capacitance VGA Switch)
Extremely Low-Power VGA Switch Saves Design Time, Board Space, and Cost

SUNNYVALE, CA—April 21, 2009—Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the MAX4885E, a complete 1:2 VGA multiplexer. This device switches between two VGA ports while maintaining an ultra-low, 6pF (typ) on-capacitance and low, 5Ω (typ) on-resistance for higher-bandwidth applications (up to 1GHz). The only switch that offers a complete VGA solution for switching and translating R, G, B, DDC, and H/V signals, the MAX4885E delivers 2x more bandwidth than any existing solution and provides extended ±15kV (Human Body Model) and ±8kV (Contact Discharge) ESD protection. The device's advanced integration dramatically reduces design time, saves board space, and minimizes cost, making it the ideal choice for notebook PCs, servers, and consumer video applications.

The MAX4885E operates from a single, 2.0V to 5.0V supply, and is fully specified over the -40°C to +85°C extended temperature range. It is available in an industry-standard, 4mm x 4mm, 24-pin TQFN package. Pricing starts at $1.50 (1000-up, FOB USA).

Maxim Integrated Products is a publicly traded company that designs, manufactures, and sells high-performance semiconductor products. The Company reported revenue in excess of $2 billion for fiscal 2008. Maxim was founded over 25 years ago with the mission to deliver innovative analog and mixed-signal engineering solutions that add value to its customers' products. To date, it has developed over 5900 products serving the industrial, communications, consumer, and computing markets.