19-0850; Rev 0; 7/07
2-Wire Interfaced Low-EMI
Key Switch Controller/GPO
MAX7359
General Description
Features
The MAX7359 I2C interfaced peripheral provides micro-
processors with management of up to 64 key switches.
Key codes are generated for each press and release of
a key for easier implementation of multiple key entries.
Key inputs are monitored statically, not dynamically, to
ensure low-EMI operation. The switches can be metallic
or resistive (carbon) with up to 5kΩ of resistance.
♦ Optional Key Release Detection on All Keys
♦ Monitor Up to 64 Keys
♦ 1.62V to 3.6V Operation
♦ Autosleep and Autowake to Minimize Current
Consumption
The MAX7359 features autosleep and autowake to fur-
ther minimize the power consumption of the device.
The autosleep feature puts the device in a low-power
state (1µA typ) after a sleep timeout period. The
autowake feature configures the MAX7359 to return to
normal operating mode from sleep upon a key press.
♦ Under 1µA Sleep Current
♦ FIFO Queues Up to 16 Debounced Key Events
♦ Key Debounce Time User Configurable from 9ms
to 40ms
♦ Low-EMI Design Uses Static Matrix Monitoring
The key controller debounces and maintains a FIFO of
key-press and release events (including autorepeat, if
enabled). An interrupt (INT) output can be configured to
alert key presses either as they occur, or at maximum rate.
♦ Hardware Interrupt at the FIFO Level or at the End
of Definable Time Period
♦ Up to Seven Open-Drain Logic Outputs Available
Any of the column drivers (COL2/PORT2–COL7/PORT7)
or the INT, if not used, can function as a general-pur-
pose output (GPO).
Capable of Driving LEDs
♦ 400kbps, 5.5V-Tolerant, 2-Wire Serial Interface
♦ Selectable 2-Wire, Serial-Bus Timeout
♦ Four I2C Address Choices
♦ Small, 24-Pin TQFN Package (3.5mm x 3.5mm)
Ordering Information
The MAX7359 is offered in a small 24-pin TQFN (3.5mm x
3.5mm) package for cell phones, pocket PCs, and other
portable consumer electronic applications. The MAX7359
operates over the -40°C to +85°C temperature range.
Applications
Cell Phones
TEMP
RANGE
PKG
CODE
PART
PIN-PACKAGE
PDAs
Handheld Games
Portable Consumer Electronics
-40°C to
+85°C
24 TQFN-EP*
(3.5mm x 3.5mm)
MAX7359ETG+
T243A3-1
+Denotes a lead-free package.
*EP = Exposed paddle.
Typical Application Circuit
INPUT
1.62V TO 3.6V
8
8
MAX7359
V
CC
COL_
SWITCH
ARRAY,
UP TO 64
SWITCHES
ROW_
SCL
SDA
INT
AD0
GND
Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.
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