Analog Devices, Inc. introduced a new family of low-voltage, high-performance switches and multiplexers that deliver unprecedented performance. Operating from the industry's lowest single-voltage supply (1.8 V to 5.5 V), the ADG7xx family has a typical R_ON of less than 5 ohms (max. specification of less than 6 ohms). Moreover, the ADG7xx family has a maximum leakage specification of 350 pA over temperature, which is the lowest of any other analog switch currently on the market.

The ADG7xx family's high-performance and low-voltage operation makes them ideally suited for portable- and battery-powered applications. The wide 200-MHz input bandwidth and fast switching speed (less than 20 ns, max.), coupled with low distortion (typically 0.5%), also make these devices appropriate for applications including video and audio signal switching and routing fast Ethernet signals in networking applications.

Small package sizes and affordable pricing make the ADG7xx family well-suited for use in a variety of equipment. For additional information on the ADG7xx product family click here. ADG701, ADG702 single-SPST switches. ADG719 SPDT switch. ADG704 four-channel multiplexer. ADG736 dual-SPDT switch. ADG711, ADG712 and ADG713 quad-SPST switches. ADG774 quad-2:1 multiplexer. ADG721, ADG722 and ADG723 dual-SPST switches.

A delightful family of parts. As far as I can tell these are just about better in every way compared with anything else that has been announced. Lower voltage operation, a really nice on-resistance, and the lowest leakage number that I have seen. My favorite is the ADG774 quad 2:1 multiplexer. But read the data sheets with some care to avoid misunderstanding statements such as "wide 200-MHz input bandwidth." Nor do statements stating that 0.5% is "low distortion" thrill me much. Nevertheless this is a family of spectacular performers that will take a large slab of the market share, particularly in the portable market.

The ADG701 and ADG702 are priced at $0.51 (all prices are for 1000-piece lots), and the ADG719 at $0.55, all available in a SOT-23-6 or the ýSOIC-8. The ADG704 is priced at $0.95 and the ADG736 at $0.90, both in the ýSOIC-10. The ADG711, ADG712 and ADG713 are priced at $0.80 and are in either a 16pin TSSOP or SOIC. The ADG774 is priced at $1.45 and is in either a 16-pin SOIC or QSOP. The ADG721, ADG722 and ADG723 are priced at $0.62 and are in a ýSOIC-8.