MAX6160ESA Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The MAX6160ESA is a Series Voltage Reference IC manufactured by Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated, classified as a Power Management (PMIC) component. This adjustable voltage reference provides a fixed output of 1.23V with a maximum output of 12.4V, delivering 1mA of output current with ±1% tolerance. The device operates across an input voltage range of 2.7V to 12.6V and is housed in an 8-SOIC surface mount package.

The MAX6160ESA is currently listed as obsolete. Identifying equivalent substitute parts is necessary to maintain design continuity, ensure component availability, and support ongoing production or maintenance requirements for systems utilizing this reference voltage IC.

Substiute Parts

MAX6160ESA

Analog Devices Inc./Maxim IntegratedIn Stock: 4263MAX6160ESA Datasheet

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MAX6160ESA+

Analog Devices Inc./Maxim IntegratedIn Stock: 765MAX6160ESA+ Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution eligibility for the MAX6160ESA is determined by strict equivalence across the following critical parameters:

• Reference Type: Series
• Output Type: Adjustable
• Voltage Output Range: 1.23V (minimum/fixed) to 12.4V (maximum)
• Output Current: 1mA
• Tolerance: ±1%
• Temperature Coefficient: 100ppm/°C
• Noise Specifications: 15µVp-p (0.1Hz to 10Hz) and 500µVp-p (10Hz to 10kHz)
• Input Voltage Range: 2.7V to 12.6V
• Supply Current: 130µA
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to 85°C
• Package: 8-SOIC surface mount
• Mounting Type: Surface mount

Only parts meeting all these electrical and mechanical specifications are classified as direct substitutes. Packaging variations (such as tube versus alternative packaging formats) do not affect functional substitutability when the core device specifications remain identical.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The MAX6160ESA+ serves as the direct functional equivalent to the MAX6160ESA. Both parts are manufactured by Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated and share identical electrical specifications and package configurations.

The primary distinction between these parts is product status and regulatory compliance. The MAX6160ESA is obsolete, while the MAX6160ESA+ maintains active product status. Additionally, the MAX6160ESA+ achieves ROHS3 compliance, whereas the original MAX6160ESA is RoHS non-compliant. Both parts maintain REACH Unaffected status and carry the same ECCN and HTSUS classifications.

For new designs or ongoing production requiring voltage reference functionality within the specified parameters, the MAX6160ESA+ is the appropriate selection due to its active availability and enhanced regulatory compliance posture.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the MAX6160ESA+ directly replace the MAX6160ESA in existing designs?

A: Yes. The MAX6160ESA+ is electrically and mechanically identical to the MAX6160ESA. Both devices feature the same 8-SOIC package, identical pin configuration, and matching electrical specifications across all parameters including output voltage range, current capacity, tolerance, temperature coefficient, and noise characteristics. No circuit modifications are required.

Q: What is the significance of the product status difference between these parts?

A: The MAX6160ESA is classified as obsolete, indicating it is no longer in active production. The MAX6160ESA+ maintains active product status, ensuring continued availability from the manufacturer and authorized distributors. For applications requiring long-term component supply, the active status of the MAX6160ESA+ provides supply chain continuity.

Q: How does RoHS compliance affect substitution?

A: RoHS compliance is a regulatory requirement for products sold in certain markets. The MAX6160ESA+ achieves ROHS3 compliance, while the MAX6160ESA does not. If your application or market requires RoHS-compliant components, the MAX6160ESA+ is the appropriate choice. The compliance difference does not affect the electrical performance or functional operation of the device.

Q: Are there packaging differences between these parts?

A: Both parts use the 8-SOIC surface mount package with identical dimensions (0.154" width, 3.90mm). The primary packaging difference is the supplier device package format: the MAX6160ESA is supplied in standard packaging, while the MAX6160ESA+ is supplied in tube packaging. This does not affect functional compatibility or circuit performance.

Q: What parameters must remain constant for a part to be considered a true substitute?

A: Direct substitution requires equivalence across all electrical and mechanical specifications: reference type, output type, voltage output range, output current, tolerance, temperature coefficient, noise specifications, input voltage range, supply current, operating temperature range, and package configuration. Any deviation in these parameters disqualifies a part from direct substitution classification.