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Revision 4.2

July 29, 2005

Confidential

VSC7177

Data Sheet

Operating Conditions

1. Lower limit of specification is ambient temperature and upper limit is case temperature.

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Stresses listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may be applied to devices one at a time without causing permanent damage. Functionality at or above the values

listed is not implied. Exposure to these values for extended periods may affect device reliability.

Table 15. Recommended Operating Conditions

Symbol

Parameter

Minimum

Typical

Maximum

Unit

Power supply voltage

3.0

3.3

3.6

V

T

0+90

°C

Table 16. Absolute Maximum Ratings

Symbol

Parameter

Minimum

Maximum

Unit

Power supply voltage

–0.5

+4.0

V

LVTTL input voltage

–0.5

V

LVTTL output voltage

–0.5

V

LVTTL output current

–50

+50

mA

Serial input voltage

–0.5

V

Serial output voltage

–0.5

V

Serial output current

–50

+50

mA

Storage temperature

–65

+140

°C

Electrostatic discharge voltage, human body model

–4000

+4000

V

ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE

This device can be damaged by ESD. Maxim recommends that all integrated circuits

be handled with appropriate precautions. Failure to observe proper handling and

installation procedures may adversely affect reliability of the device.