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MAX22444–MAX22446
Reinforced, Fast, Low-Power,
Four-Channel Digital Isolators
General Description
Benefits and Features
● Reinforced Galvanic Isolation for Fast Digital Signals
The MAX22444–MAX22446 are reinforced, fast, low-
power 4-channel digital galvanic isolators using Maxim’s
proprietary process technology. These devices transfer
digital signals between circuits with different power
domains, using as little as 0.74mW per channel at 1Mbps
(1.8V supply). All of the devices in the family feature
reinforced isolation for a withstand voltage rating of
• Up to 200Mbps Maximum Data Rate
• Withstands 5kV
for 60s (V
)
RMS
ISO
• Continuously Withstands 1500V
• Withstands ±10kV Surge Between GNDA and
GNDB with 1.2/50μs waveform
(V
)
RMS IOWM
• High CMTI (50kV/μs, Typical)
5kV
for 60 seconds.
RMS
● Low Power Consumption
• 0.74mW per Channel at 1Mbps with V
= 1.8V
= 3.3V
DD
The MAX22444–MAX22446 family offers all possible
unidirectional channel configurations to accommodate
any 4-channel design, including SPI, RS-485, and
digital I/O applications. Output enable for the A side of the
MAX22445R/S/U/V is active-low, making them ideal for
isolating a port on a shared SPI bus since the CS signal
can directly enable the MISO signal on the isolator. All
other output enables in the MAX22444-MAX22446 family
are the traditional active-high.
• 1.4mW per Channel at 1Mbps with V
DD
• 3.2mW per Channel at 100Mbps with V
= 1.8V
DD
● Options to Support a Broad Range of Applications
• 2 Maximum Data Rates (200Mbps, 25Mbps)
• 3 Direction Configurations
• Active-High or Active-Low Enable Inputs
• 2 Fixed Output Default States (High/Low) or Pin-
Selectable (M/N Versions)
All channels on the MAX22444–MAX22446M/N are
always enabled, however, the default state of the outputs
of these devices is selectable.
Applications
● Isolated SPI Interface
● Fieldbus Communications for Industrial Automation
● Isolated RS-485/RS-422, CAN
● Battery Management
Devices are available with a maximum data rate of either
25Mbps or 200Mbps, and with outputs that are either
default-high or default-low. The default is the state the output
assumes when the input is either not powered or is open-
circuit. See the Ordering Information and Product Selector
Guide for suffixes associated with each option. Independent
1.71V to 5.5V supplies on each side of the isolator also
make the devices suitable for use as level translators.
● Medical Systems
Safety Regulatory Approvals
● UL According to UL1577
● cUL According to CSA Bulletin 5A
● VDE 0884-11 Reinforced Isolation
All of the devices in the MAX22444–MAX22446 family are
available in a 16-pin wide-body SOIC package with 8mm
of creepage and clearance. The package material has a
minimum comparative tracking index (CTI) of 400V, which
gives it a group II rating in creepage tables. All devices
are rated for operation at ambient temperatures of -40°C
to +125°C.
Ordering Information and Product Selector Guide appear at
end of data sheet.
19-100188; Rev 7; 3/20