analog switch ICs, was Re: [sdiy] OT: space anniversary

[harrybissell]

We have a Quorum...

I use the DG444 quad switch... I might not recommend that one for others but I
have
a lot of them so they are my favorite.

Maxim makes some very good ones as well... I've used the MAX308 and 309
multiplexers

Thanks for the tip (whoever) about the replacement for a 4053... although I have
not found
one quite like it yet...

H^) harry

James Patchell wrote:

> I will double that.  I have been using DG201 and DG211 type switches for a
> long time now (since 1978), and pretty much stopped messing with the 40x6
> switches, except in a few special cases.  The DG series is very easy to
> use, and the extra cost in my opinion, is completely justified and paid for
> in better performance.
>
> At 10:08 AM 5/6/2004 -0500, Jim Addie wrote:
> >Always liked the Siliconix analog switches much better than the
> >4066/4016.  Better specs overall, including distortion, off spec, and
> >voltage range.  Have a look at http://www.mouser.com/catalog/618/201.pdf
> >for a quick overview.  Some of their stuff gets exotic and expensive, but
> >there are plenty down in the DIY price range.  Mouser also links out to
> >the actual Siliconix PDFs.
> >
> >Jim
> >
> >>----- Original Message -----
> >>From: "Ken Stone"
> >>
> >>>  I have seen modern projects specifying the 4016 over the 4066 for this
> >>>  reason too. Then again, there are no doubt switches that are better than
> >>>  both of them. It's just a matter of convenience that keeps these old
> >>suckers
> >>>  in the running.
> >>
> >>Which switches do you recommend, Ken (or anyone else)?
> >>
> >>Hmmm.... is there something better than these 741 op amps, too? (Just
> >>kidding about the 741, but I'd really like to hear about the switches.)
> >>
> >>Thanks!
> >>--
> >>john
>
>          -Jim
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