MIDI Control (ASM1)

KA4HJH ka4hjh at gte.net
Mon Oct 18 06:23:22 CEST 1999


>Keep in mind that those new Maxim low-ohm analog switches are limited to 5.5
>volt supplies (and signals).  This would probably make them not so good for
>switching filter signals.  However, they do have some other switches that can
>handle up to +/- 20 volt supplies and signals.  These other switches have on
>resistances between 1.25 ohms to 5 ohms (still pretty darn good!).  Look on
>the seventh page of that Maxim flyer ("Replace your worn-out relays with
>Maxim's CMOS switches").  These higher-voltage switches are available in
>regular old-fashioned DIP packages, too.  (unlike many of Maxim's parts)

This is what happens when you're away from home and don't have the 
booklet handy. I think I could live with these specs (+/-20V, yeah). 
I noticed that some of them even have the same pinout as, say, a 
4016/4066. These guys are on the ball. Have they discontinued 
anything yet?  8)

Terry Bowman, KA4HJH
"The Mac Doctor"

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