Datasheet
Serially Controlled, ±15 V/+12 V/±5 V, 8-Channel/
4-Channel, iCMOS Multiplexers/Matrix Switches
ADG1438/ADG1439
Rev. A 
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FEATURES 
Serial interface up to 50 MHz 
SDO daisy-chaining option 
9.5 Ω on resistance @ 25°C 
1.6 Ω on-resistance flatness 
Fully specified at ±15 V/+12 V/±5 V 
3 V logic-compatible inputs 
Rail-to-rail operation 
20-lead TSSOP and 20-lead, 4 mm × 4 mm LFCSP packages 
APPLICATIONS 
Relay replacement 
Audio and video routing 
Automatic test equipment 
Data acquisition systems 
Temperature measurement systems 
Avionics 
Battery-powered systems 
Communication systems 
Medical equipment 
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM 
S1
SCLK
SYNC
DIN
RESET
D
ADG1438
SDO
INPUT SHIFT
REGISTER
S8
08496-001
S1A
S4A
SCLK
SYNC
DIN
RESET
DA
ADG1439
SDO
INPUT SHIFT
REGISTER
S1B
S4B
DB
08496-002
Figure 1.  Figure 2. 
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ADG1438 and ADG1439 are CMOS analog matrix switches 
with a serially controlled 3-wire interface. The ADG1438 is an 
8-channel matrix switch, and the ADG1439 is a dual 4-channel 
matrix switch. 
The ADG1438/ADG1439 use a versatile 3-wire serial interface 
that operates at clock rates of up to 50 MHz and is compatible 
with standard SPI, QSPI™, MICROWIRE™, and DSP interface 
standards. The output of the shift register, SDO, enables a 
number of the ADG1438/ADG1439 parts to be daisy-chained. 
On power-up, the internal shift register contains all zeros, and 
all switches are in the off state. 
Each switch conducts equally well in both directions when on, 
making these parts suitable for both multiplexing and demulti-
plexing applications. Because each switch is turned on or off by 
a separate bit, these parts can also be configured as a type of 
switch array, where any, all, or none of the eight switches can be 
closed at any time. The input signal range extends to the supply 
rails. All channels exhibit break-before-make switching action, 
preventing momentary shorting when switching channels. 
The ultralow on resistance and on-resistance flatness of these 
switches make them ideal solutions for data acquisition and 
gain switching applications where low distortion is critical. 
iCMOS® construction ensures ultralow power dissipation, 
making the parts ideally suited for portable and battery-
powered instruments. 
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS 
1.  50 MHz serial interface. 
2.  9.5 Ω on resistance. 
3.  1.6 Ω on-resistance flatness. 
4.  3 V logic-compatible digital input, V
INH
 = 2.0 V, V
INL
 = 0.8 V.  
Table 1. Related Devices 
Part No.  Description 
ADG1408/ADG1409 
Low on resistance, parallel 
interface, 4-/8-channel ±15 V 
multiplexers 










