19-2753; Rev 1; 6/11

Differential Microphone Preamplifier with

Internal Bias and Complete Shutdown
General Description Features

MAX4063
The MAX4063 is a differential-input microphone preampli- o 2.4V to 5.5V Single-Supply Operation
fier optimized for high-performance, portable applica- o Differential Inputs and Outputs
tions. The device features two selectable inputs,
o Adjustable Gain
differential outputs, adjustable gain, an integrated low-
noise bias source, and a low-power shutdown mode. o High 95dB PSRR
Two input paths provide both differential and single- o High 79dB CMRR
ended microphone sensing. The high-noise rejection of o Low-Noise, Integrated Microphone Bias
the differential input is ideally suited to an internal micro- o 750µA Supply Current
phone where system noise and long-run PC board traces
can degrade low-level signals. The single-ended input o 0.3µA Shutdown Current
provides a simple connection to an external microphone. o ±4kV ESD Protection (AUX_IN)
The differential and single-ended inputs have indepen- o THD+N: 0.05% at 1kHz
dent, adjustable gains that are set with a single external o Available in Space-Saving Packages
resistor. Differential outputs provide a full-scale signal of 14-Pin TSSOP
up to 6VP-P from a single 3V supply, optimizing the 16-Pin TQFN (4mm x 4mm x 0.8mm)
dynamic range of the amplified signal. A complete shut-
down mode reduces the supply current to only 0.3µA
and disables the microphone bias for the ultimate in Ordering Information
power savings.
PART TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
The MAX4063 operates from 2.4V to 5.5V and is specified
over the extended -40°C to +85°C operating temperature MAX4063ETE+ -40°C to +85°C 16 TQFN-EP*
range. The MAX4063 is available in both 16-pin TQFN MAX4063EUD+ -40°C to +85°C 14 TSSOP
(4mm x 4mm x 0.8mm) and 14-pin TSSOP packages. *EP = Exposed pad.
+Denotes a lead(pB)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
Applications
Notebook Audio Systems
Typical Operating Circuit
Tablet PCs
PDA Audio Systems 2.4V TO 5.5V

Signal Conditioning 6
3 VCC
INT/AUX 2
SHDN
Pin Configurations 12 AUX_IN
7
ADJ

+ MAX4063 OUT 4
G2 1 14 G1
5 BIAS
INT/AUX 2 13 N.C. VBIAS
OUT 8
SHDN 3 12 AUX_IN

OUT 4 MAX4063 11 GND

9 IN+
BIAS 5 10 IN-

VCC 6 9 IN+ 10 IN-

ADJ 7 8 OUT
G1 G2 GND
14 1 11
TSSOP
RG
Pin Configurations continued at end of data sheet.

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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
MAX4063

Supply Voltage (VCC to GND). .................................-0.3V to +6V 16-Pin TQFN (derate 25.0mW/°C above +70°C) ........2000mW
Any Other Pin to GND ................................-0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V) Operating Temperature Range ...........................-40°C to +85°C
Duration of Short Circuit to GND or VCC ....................Continuous Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +150°C
Continuous Input Current (any pin) ................................ ±10mA Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300°C
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70°C) Soldering Temperature (reflow) .......................................+260°C
14-Pin TSSOP (derate 10.0mW/°C above +70°C) .....796.8mW
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VCC = 3V, VGND = 0V, VSHDN = VCC, VINT/AUX = 0V, RG = 11.11kΩ, RL = 100kΩ to 1.5V, RBIAS = ∞, VOUT is measured between
OUT and OUT. TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.) (Notes 1 and 2)

PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS

Supply Voltage Range VCC Inferred from PSRR test 2.4 5.5 V
Supply Current ICC 0.75 1.1 mA
Output Common-Mode Voltage VOCM 1.25 1.5 1.75 V
Slew Rate SR AV = 20V/V ±1 V/µs
Supply Current in Shutdown I SHDN V SHDN = 0V 0.001 1 µA
To GND 30
Output Short-Circuit Current ISC mA
To VCC 30
DIFFERENTIAL INPUT (VINT/AUX = 0V)
Input Offset Voltage VOS TA = +25°C ±1 mV
Common-Mode Input Voltage Range VCM Inferred from CMRR test 1 2 V
Maximum Differential Input Voltage VDIFFMAX AV = 2V/V 1 V
Small-Signal Bandwidth BW-3dB 600 kHz
Input Resistance RIN Either differential input 100 kΩ
Input Resistance Match RMATCH 1 %
AV = 20V/V, f = 1kHz 70
Input Noise-Voltage Density en nV/√Hz
AV = 200V/V, f = 1kHz 12
RMS Output Noise Voltage VNRMS AV = 20V/V, BW = 22Hz to 22kHz 225 µVRMS
AV = 20V/V, f = 1kHz, VOUT = 0.7VRMS,
Total Harmonic Distortion Plus Noise THD+N 0.05 %
BW = 22Hz to 22kHz
RG = open 2
1V < VCM < 2V,
Differential Gain AVDIFF RG = 11.11kΩ 19.2 20 20.8 V/V
VOUT = 0.7VRMS
RG = 1.01kΩ 200
Common-Mode Rejection Ratio CMRR VCM = 500mVP-P, f = 1kHz 70 dB
TA = +25°C 95
Power-Supply Rejection Ratio PSRR TA = TMIN - TMAX 85 dB
VCC = 5V ±100mV, f = 1kHz 86

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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)

MAX4063
(VCC = 3V, VGND = 0V, VSHDN = VCC, VINT/AUX = 0V, RG = 11.11kΩ, RL = 100kΩ to 1.5V, RBIAS = ∞, VOUT is measured between
OUT and OUT. TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.) (Notes 1 and 2)

PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS

AUXILIARY INPUT (INT/AUX = VCC)
Small-Signal Bandwidth BW-3dB 230 kHz
Input Resistance RIN 100 kΩ
Input Noise-Voltage Density en f = 1kHz 200 nV/√Hz
RMS Output Noise Voltage VNRMS BW = 22Hz to 22kHz 620 µVRMS
Total Harmonic Distortion Plus Noise THD+N f = 1kHz, BW = 22Hz to 22kHz 0.007 %
TA = +25°C 80 100
Power-Supply Rejection Ratio PSRR dB
TA = TMIN - TMAX 72
Voltage Gain AVAUX VOUT = 0.7VRMS -19.5 -20 -20.5 V/V
BIAS OUTPUT
Output Voltage VOUT IBIAS = 0.5mA to GND 2 2.2 V
Output Resistance ROUT IBIAS = 0.5mA to GND 16 30 Ω
Output Noise Voltage VNRMS IBIAS = 0.5mA to GND, BW = 22Hz to 22kHz 20 µVRMS
IBIAS = 0.5mA to GND, VCC = 2.4V to 5.5V 60 74
Power-Supply Rejection Ratio PSRR IBIAS = 0.5mA, VCC = 3V + 100mVP-P, dB
71
f = 1kHz
DIGITAL INPUTS (SHDN and INT/AUX)
Input Leakage Current IIN VIN = 0V or VCC ±1 µA
Input Voltage High VINH 0.7 ✕ VCC V
Input Voltage Low VINL 0.3 ✕ VCC V
Shutdown Enable Time tON 10 µs
Shutdown Disable Time tOFF 10 µs
Note 1: All specifications are 100% tested at TA = +25°C. Specification limits over temperature (TA = TMIN to TMAX) are guaranteed
by design, not production tested.
Note 2: MAX4063 requires a 1µF capacitor from BIAS to ground and a 10pF capacitor from ADJ to OUT.

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Typical Operating Characteristics
MAX4063

(VCC = 3V, AV = 20V/V, RL ≥ 100kΩ to 1.5V, VSHDN = VCC, VOUT is measured between OUT and OUT. TA = +25°C, unless otherwise
noted.)
GAIN vs. FREQUENCY POWER-SUPPLY REJECTION RATIO
(NO LOAD) vs. FREQUENCY (DIFF INPUT) SUPPLY CURRENT vs. TEMPERATURE
0 1.0
MAX4063 toc01

MAX4063 toc03
MAX4063 toc02
VCC = 5V
9 AV = 2V/V
-20 VCC = 5V
0.8
6 VCC = 3V

SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)

-40
3
GAIN (dB)

0.6
PSRR (dB)

-60 AV = 20V/V
0
-80 0.4
-3 -100
AV = 200V/V 0.2
-6 -120
NO LOAD
-9 -140 0
10 100 1k 10k 100k 1M 10 100 1k 10k 100k 1M -40 -25 -10 5 20 35 50 65 80
FREQUENCY (Hz) FREQUENCY (Hz) TEMPERATURE (°C)

SHUTDOWN SUPPLY CURRENT

SUPPLY CURRENT vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE vs. TEMPERATURE VOH vs. TEMPERATURE
0.9 100 1000
MAX4063 toc05

MAX4063 toc06
MAX4063 toc04

0.8
SHUTDOWN SUPPLY CURRENT (nA)

10 ILOAD = 2.5mA
0.7
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)

0.6 100
1
VOH (mV)

0.5

0.4 0.1
0.3 10
ILOAD = 50µA
0.2 0.01
0.1
NO LOAD
0 0.001 1
2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 -40 -15 10 35 60 85 -40 -15 10 35 60 85
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) TEMPERATURE (°C) TEMPERATURE (°C)

VOL vs. TEMPERATURE VOH vs. LOAD CURRENT VOL vs. LOAD CURRENT
1000 400 350
MAX4063 toc09
MAX4063 toc08
MAX4063 toc07

VOH = VCC - VOUT

350 300
ILOAD = 2.5mA
300 VCC = 3V 250
100
250 VCC = 3V
VOL (mV)
VOH (mV)
VOL (mV)

200
200
150
150
10
100
100

50 50
ILOAD = 50µA

1 0 0
-40 -15 10 35 60 85 0 1 2 3 4 5 0 1 2 3 4 5
TEMPERATURE (°C) LOAD CURRENT (mA) LOAD CURRENT (mA)

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Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)

MAX4063
(VCC = 3V, AV = 20V/V, RL ≥ 100kΩ to 1.5V, VSHDN = VCC, VOUT is measured between OUT and OUT. TA = +25°C, unless otherwise
noted.)
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION PLUS TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION PLUS TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION PLUS NOISE
NOISE vs. FREQUENCY (DIFF INPUT) NOISE vs. FREQUENCY (AUX INPUT) vs. OUTPUT AMPLITUDE (DIFF INPUT)
1 1 10
MAX4063 toc10

MAX4063 toc11

MAX4063 toc12
VOUT = 4.5VP-P VOUT = 4.5VP-P BW = 22Hz TO 22kHz

3V 3V 1
0.1 0.1
THD+N (%)

THD+N (%)

THD+N (%)
f = 1kHz
5V 0.1
5V
0.01 0.01
0.01 f = 10kHz

0.001 0.001 0.001

10 100 1k 10k 100k 10 100 1k 10k 100k 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
FREQUENCY (Hz) FREQUENCY (Hz) OUTPUT VOLTAGE (VP-P)

TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION PLUS NOISE TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION PLUS NOISE TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION PLUS NOISE
vs. OUTPUT AMPLITUDE (DIFF INPUT) vs. OUTPUT AMPLITUDE (AUX INPUT) vs. OUTPUT AMPLITUDE (AUX INPUT)
10 10 10
MAX4063 toc13

MAX4063 toc14

MAX4063 toc15
BW = 22Hz TO 22kHz BW = 22Hz TO 22kHz BW = 22Hz TO 22kHz
VCC = 5V VCC = 5V VCC = 5V

1 1 1

f = 1kHz f = 1kHz
THD+N (%)

THD+N (%)

THD+N (%)

0.1 0.1 0.1 f = 1kHz

f = 10kHz
0.01 f = 10kHz 0.01 0.01 f = 10kHz

0.001 0.001 0.001

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (VP-P) OUTPUT VOLTAGE (VP-P) OUTPUT VOLTAGE (VP-P)

INPUT-REFERRED NOISE SMALL-SIGNAL TRANSIENT RESPONSE

vs. FREQUENCY (DIFF INPUT) MIC BIAS OUTPUT NOISE FOR DIFF INPUT
MAX4063 toc18
MAX4063 toc17
400
MAX4063 toc16

VCC = 5V
350 BW = 22Hz TO 22kHz DIFF
INPUT-REFERRED NOISE (nV/√Hz)

INPUT
300
5mV/div
250

200 20µV/div DIFF

150 OUTPUT
50mV/div
100

50

0
10 100 1k 10k 100k 100ms/div 10µs/div
FREQUENCY (Hz)

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Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
MAX4063

(VCC = 3V, AV = 20V/V, RL ≥ 100kΩ to 1.5V, VSHDN = VCC, VOUT is measured between OUT and OUT. TA = +25°C, unless otherwise
noted.)

SMALL-SIGNAL TRANSIENT RESPONSE LARGE-SIGNAL TRANSIENT RESPONSE

FOR AUX INPUT FOR DIFF INPUT
MAX4063 toc19 MAX4063 toc20

DIFF
S/E INPUT
INPUT 100mV/div
5mV/div

DIFF
DIFF OUTPUT
OUTPUT 2V/div
100mV/div

10µs/div 10µs/div

LARGE-SIGNAL TRANSIENT RESPONSE

FOR AUX INPUT OUTPUT OVERDRIVEN
MAX4063 toc21 MAX4063 toc22

S/E DIFF
INPUT INPUT
100mV/div 500mV/div

DIFF
DIFF OUTPUT
OUTPUT 2V/div
2V/div

10µs/div 10µs/div

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Pin Description

MAX4063
PIN
NAME FUNCTION
TSSOP TQFN
Gain-Selectable Input. Connect an external resistor between G1 and G2 to set the gain for
1 15 G2
the differential amplifier (see Adjustable Differential Gain-Setting section).
Internal (Differential) or Auxiliary (Single-Ended) Input Select. Drive INT/AUX low to select
2 16 INT/AUX
differential in or high to select auxiliary in.
Shutdown Input. Drive SHDN high for normal operation. Drive SHDN low for shutdown
3 1 SHDN
mode.
4 2 OUT Amplifier Output. OUT is high impedance when in shutdown mode.
External Electret Microphone Capsule Bias Output. Bypass BIAS with a 1µF capacitor to
5 3 BIAS
ground.
6 4 VCC Power Supply. Bypass the VCC to GND with a 0.1µF capacitor.
Adjustable Gain Select for AUX_IN (see Auxiliary Input-Gain Adjustment section). Connect
7 5 ADJ
a 10pF capacitor between OUT and ADJ.
8 7 OUT Complementary Amplifier Output. OUT is high impedance in shutdown mode.
9 9 IN+ Noninverting Differential Amplifier Input. AC-couple the audio signal into IN+.
10 10 IN- Inverting Differential Amplifier Input. AC-couple the audio signal into IN-.
11 11 GND Ground
12 12 AUX_IN Single-Ended Input for Auxiliary Microphone. AC-couple the audio signal into AUX_IN.
13 6, 8, 14 N.C. No Connection. Not internally connected.
Gain-Selectable Input. Connect an external resistor between G1 and G2 to set the gain for
14 13 G1
the differential amplifier.
Exposed Pad (TQFN Only). Internally connected to GND. Connect to a large ground plane
— — EP
to maximize thermal performance. Not intended as an electrical connection point.

Detailed Description external components. The MAX4063 has a complemen-

tary output allowing CODECs and other devices with
The MAX4063 is a differential microphone pre-
differential inputs to be optimally driven (see Functional
amplifier providing high-quality amplification, optimized
Diagram). The MAX4063 includes a 0.3µA shutdown
for use in computer and mobile applications. This device
mode for ultimate power savings. The differential gain
features adjustable gain, very high power-supply rejec-
of the MAX4063 is set with a single resistor connected
tion (95dB), and common-mode rejection (79dB), making
between the G1 and G2 pins. The MAX4063 has an
it ideal for low-noise applications. The MAX4063 provides
internal default gain of 20V/V on the AUX_IN input. The
a differential input stage, making the device particularly
AUX_IN gain can be increased with a single external
effective when layout constraints force the microphone
resistor (see the Differential-Gain Adjustment and
amplifier to be physically remote from the ECM micro-
Auxiliary Input-Gain Adjustment sections).
phone.
The MAX4063 is capable of switching its output Differential Input
between the differential input and an inverting single- The main microphone amplifier is a low-noise, differen-
ended input. INT/AUX selects either the differential tial input structure. This is an almost essential element
input or single-ended auxiliary input. In addition, the when faced with amplification of low-amplitude analog
MAX4063 has an integrated microphone bias source, signals in digitally intense environments such as note-
simplifying system design and eliminating the need for

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Functional Diagram
MAX4063

BIAS 2.4V TO 5.5V

6
VCC

MAX4063
12 AUX_IN INT/AUX 2

ADJ 7

14 G1

BIAS OUT 4
RG

1 G2
OUT 8
9 IN+

10 IN- BIAS

VCC 5
VBIAS
3 SHDN
SHDN
GND
11

book PCs or PDAs. Used correctly, the advantages Hence, an 11.11kΩ resistor yields a gain of 20V/V, or
over a single-ended solution are: 26dB. Leaving the pins unconnected results in a gain of
• Better power-supply noise rejection. 2V/V. Gain is defined as:
• Less degradation from noise in PC board ground For differential out:
planes.
• The microphone and preamplifier may be placed VOUT − VOUT
A VD =
physically further apart, easing PC board layout VIN+ − VIN-
restrictions.
The resistor can be either fixed or variable, allowing the
Differential-Gain Adjustment use of a digitally controlled potentiometer to alter the
The MAX4063 allows the user to alter the differential gain under software control.
gain to optimize the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of their
system. The gain is set by a single external resistor Auxiliary Input-Gain Adjustment
(RG) connected between the G1 and G2 pins: The MAX4063 provides an option to increase the
AUX_IN (see Figure 3). To increase the gain, connect
resistor RADJ between the ADJ and AUX_IN pins. RADJ is
200kΩ calculated from the following formula:
RG =
A VD − 2
2MΩ
where AV is the required voltage gain. RADJ = (to increase the gain)
AVAUX − 20

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MAX4063
2.4V TO 5.5V

6
100kΩ VCC
RBIAS
5 BIAS
VBIAS
CBIAS
MAX4063
12 AUX_IN
INT/AUX 2
7
ADJ

14 G1
OUT 4

1 G2
OUT 8
9 IN+

10 IN-
VCC

3 SHDN
SHDN
GND
11

Figure 1. MAX4063 with Auxiliary Input Configuration

where: compared to the input resistance of the amplifier—this is

usually most noticeable at low frequencies. One way to
VOUT − VOUT avoid the need for matched or tight tolerance capaci-
AVAUX = tors is to deliberately oversize the values on the differ-
VAUX_IN
ential inputs and to set the lower 3dB point (fCUT) of the
RADJ is placed between AUX_IN and ADJ. amplifier by sizing the output capacitor appropriately.
The input impedance matching on the differential input
Input Capacitors
is typically 1%, allowing input capacitor matching to be
The two differential microphone inputs and the single-
effective at improving low-frequency PSRR.
ended auxiliary input of the MAX4063 have on-chip
bias components, allowing the user to AC-couple any Common-Mode Rejection Ratio
signals into the input. The input resistance is 100kΩ The common-mode rejection ratio (CMRR) refers to the
(typ), so the capacitor size may be chosen accordingly amount of rejection that the amplifier is capable of pro-
to define the LF rolloff desired. This can be calculated viding to any signal applied equally to the IN+ and IN-
as: inputs. In the case of amplifying low-level microphone
CIN = 1 / (2πfCUTRIN) signals in noisy digital environments, it is a key figure of
This assumes a low source impedance is driving the merit. In audio circuits, this is generally measured for
inputs. VIN as an AC signal:
A further consideration for the differential input is the CMRR(dB) = ADM / ACM
effect of these series input capacitors on low-frequency, where ADM is the differential gain, ACM is the common-
common-mode rejection. Any mismatch in the values of mode gain.
these two capacitors degrades the CMRR at frequen- Input voltages should be sufficiently small such that the
cies where the impedance of the capacitor is significant output is not clipped in either differential or common-

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mode application. The topology used in the MAX4063
MAX4063

means that the CMRR actually improves at higher dif- 2.4V TO 5.5V
ferential gains—another advantage of using differential
sensing. 6
VCC
Auxiliary Input
The auxiliary input is a single-ended input intended to MICROPHONE MAX4063 INT/AUX 2
be used with a jack-socket type microphone input INPUT
12 AUX_IN
(Figure 1). Internal DC-bias components (as on the ADJ
7
main inputs) allow the input signal to be AC-coupled.
Mechanically switched jack sockets can be used in 5 BIAS
conjunction with the INT/AUX select pin, allowing the VBIAS OUT 4
auxiliary microphone input to be automatically selected
VCC
when a jack socket is inserted.
3 SHDN OUT 8
SHDN
Microphone Bias Voltage 9 IN+
On the MAX4063 thin QFN package, connect the
exposed paddle (backside of PRS) to the ground
plane. The MAX4063 has an integrated low-noise, low-
10 IN-
output impedance bias voltage. An optimum electret
bias resistor can be set externally. This gives a low- G1 G2 GND
noise, flexible solution that can run from 2.4V to 5.5V, 14 1 11
which is suitable for hand-held devices such as PDAs
that typically have audio power supplies in the 3V
region (Figure 2). Figure 2. MAX4063 Used for Biasing a Microphone

Output
DC Bias Applications Information
In shutdown mode, the bias voltage is disabled. OUT Shutdown Mode
and OUT have a low-noise, DC-bias voltage indepen- The MAX4063 features a low-power, complete shut-
dent of the power supplies, resulting in superior PSRR down mode. When SHDN goes low, the supply current
performance. The MAX4063 outputs are high imped- drops to 0.3µA, the output enters a high-impedance
ance when the part is in shutdown mode. state, and the bias current to the microphone is
Differential Output switched off. Driving SHDN high enables the amplifier.
The MAX4063 features a differential output stage (OUT SHDN should not be left unconnected.
and OUT), allowing optimum performance when con- Power Supplies and Layout
nected to ADCs and CODECs with differential inputs. The MAX4063 operates from a 2.4V to 5.5V single sup-
This differential output is particularly useful in designs ply. Bypass the power supply with a 0.1µF capacitor to
where the microphone preamplifier is mounted some ground. In systems where analog and digital grounds
distance away from the CODEC/ADC, as the low-imped- are available, the MAX4063 should be connected to the
ance, differential line provides excellent noise rejection analog ground.
and immunity (Figure 4).

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MAX4063
2.4V TO 5.5V

6
VCC
RADJ
MAX4063 ADJ 7

0.1µF
12 AUX_IN

5 BIAS 10pF
VBIAS
2.2kΩ 1µF 14 G1

OUT 4
RG
11kΩ
1µF
1 G2
2.2kΩ OUT 8
0.1µF
9 IN+

INT/AUX 2

VCC
10 IN-
SHDN 3
0.1µF SHDN
GND
11

Figure 3. MAX4063 Used to Bias a Microphone Connected to the Auxiliary Input and the Differential Input

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MAX4063

2.4V TO 5.5V

6
VCC

MAX4063 ADJ 7

VCC 12 AUX_IN

5 BIAS 10pF
VBIAS
1kΩ
1µF 14 G1
1µF
OUT 4 ADC
11.1kΩ
2.2µF
1 G2 1µF
1kΩ OUT 8
0.1µF
9 IN+

INT/AUX 2
0.1µF
10 IN-
VCC
1kΩ
3 SHDN
SHDN
GND
11
2.2µF
1kΩ

Figure 4. Using the MAX4063 with Differential Input/Differential Output Configuration

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Simplified Block Diagram

MAX4063
2.4V TO 5.5V

6
VCC

MAX4063
INT/AUX 2
12 AUX_IN
7
ADJ

OUT 4
3 SHDN
SHDN

OUT 8
9 IN+

10 IN-
BIAS 5
VBIAS
G1 G2 GND
14 1 11

Chip Information Pin Configurations (continued)

PROCESS: BiCMOS
TOP VIEW
INT/AUX

N.C.
G2

G1

Package Information 16 15 14 13
For the latest package outline information and land patterns +
SHDN 1 12 AUX_IN
(footprints), go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages. Note that a
“+”, “#”, or “-” in the package code indicates RoHS status only. OUT 2 11 GND
Package drawings may show a different suffix character, but MAX4063
the drawing pertains to the package regardless of RoHS status. BIAS 3 10 IN-
EP*
PACKAGE PACKAGE LAND VCC 4 9 IN+
OUTLINE NO. 5 6 7 8
TYPE CODE PATTERN NO.
ADJ

N.C.

OUT

N.C.

14 SSOP U14+1 21-0066 90-0113

16 TQFN T1644+4 21-0139 90-0070 TQFN

*CONNECT EP TO GND.

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Revision History
MAX4063

REVISION REVISION PAGES

DESCRIPTION
NUMBER DATE CHANGED
0 1/03 Initial release —
Added EP information to Pin Description, updated power dissipation ratings,
1 6/11 1, 2, 7, 13
updated Ordering Information and Pin Configuration for lead-free parts

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