MAX489EESD+T SO14 One piece MAX489EESD+T in an SO14 package. This Maxim Integrated device is designed to provide reliable analog signal switching in compact spaces, with enhanced ESD protection for improved robustness in handling and assembly. The +T designation indicates tape and reel packaging for automated assembly. Key benefits Compact 14pin SO14 package enables small, spacesaving board layouts. Enhanced ESD protection (EESD variant) increases durability in environments with handling or external connections. Simple control interface compatible with standard logiclevel signals, facilitating easy integration into mixedsignal designs. Reduces bill of materials by combining switching capability with protection in a single compact device. Suitable for automated assembly and volume production due to tape and reel packaging (+T). Key attributes Functionality: Analog switch in the MAX489 family, providing signal routing in a compact form factor. Compatibility: Designed for standard logiclevel control compatible with common microcontrollers and digital logic used in instrumentation and consumer electronics. Package: SO14 (14pin small outline package) for a compact footprint on the PCB. Material/Construction: Plastic molded package typical of SO14 devices. Performance characteristics: EESDenhanced protection for robust handling; intended for reliable switching of analog signals in mixedsignal applications. Applications and use cases Measurement and test equipment: Route analog signals between sensors, calibrators, and ADCs within a compact, protected switch path. Consumer electronics and audio paths: Select signal routes in handheld devices, portable audio equipment, or other spaceconstrained designs where protection from ESD is beneficial. Data acquisition and instrumentation: Act as a signal selector or routing element for sensor arrays and DAC/ADC interfaces, helping to simplify PCB routing and improve fault tolerance. Packaging and handling Package: SO14, surfacemount smalloutline package. Packaging option: +T (Tape and Reel) for automated pickandplace assembly. This description reflects the product's branding, model, packaging, and general capabilities as an analog signal switching device with enhanced ESD protection in a 14pin SO14 package by Maxim Integrated. It remains focused on clear, customerfriendly language, emphasizing how the MAX489EESD+T solves common design challenges with a compact, robust switching solution.