MAXIM MAX4550 MAX4570 Serially Controlled, Dual 4x2, Clickless Audio Video Analog Crosspoint Switches
Summary
This advanced integrated circuit provides a dual 4x2 analog crosspoint switcher designed for high-fidelity audio and video signal routing. Engineered with clickless control and superior crosstalk performance, it supports multiple display applications across various environments. This manual offers comprehensive technical details on serial interface compatibility, power requirements, electrical characteristics, and system implementation guidelines. It is ideally suited for hardware designers building set-top boxes, professional multimedia boards, or high-end video conferencing systems requiring reliable signal switching technology.
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Serially Controlled, Dual 4x2, Clickless Audio/Video Analog Crosspoint Switches General Description Features
The MAX4550/MAX4570 serial-interface, programma- Selectable Soft Switching Mode for Clickless ble, dual 4x2 audio/video crosspoint switches are ideal
Audio Operation
for multimedia applications. Each device contains two
identical crosspoint switch arrays, each with four inputs 43Ω Typical On-Resistance (±5V Supplies)
and two outputs. To improve off-isolation, use the addi-
5Ω Typical On-Resistance Matching Between
tional crosspoint inputs SA and SB as shunts. Each out-
Channels
put is selectively programmable for clickless or regular
mode operation. A set of internal resistive voltage- 4Ω Typical On-Resistance Flatness
dividers supplies DC bias for each output when using
0.014% Total Harmonic Distortion with 1kΩ Load
AC-coupled inputs. Additionally, four auxiliary outputs
control additional circuitry via the MAX4550/MAX4570’s -110d B Off-Isolation at 20k Hz
2-wire or 3-wire interface. -78d B Off-Isolation at 4MHz The MAX4550/MAX4570 feature 80Ω on-resistance, 10Ω
-95d B Crosstalk at 20k Hz
on-resistance matching between channels, 5Ω on-
-54d B Crosstalk at 4MHz
resistance flatness, and 0.014% total harmonic distor-
tion. Additionally, they feature off-isolation of at least Serial Interface
-110d B in the audio frequency range and -78d B at 2-Wire, Fast-Mode, I2C-Compatible (MAX4550) 4MHz, with -95d B crosstalk in the audio frequency 3-Wire, SPI/QSPI/MICROWIRE-Compatible range and -54d B at 4MHz. The MAX4550 uses a 2-wire (MAX4570) I2C-compatible serial interface, while the MAX4570
Four Auxiliary Outputs that Extend µP Ports
uses a 3-wire SPI™/QSPI™ or MICROWIRE™-compati- ble serial interface. These parts are available in 28-pin Single-Supply Operation: +2.7V to +5.5V SSOP and wide SO packages and are tested over
Dual-Supply Operation: ±2.7V to ±5.5V
either the commercial (0°C to +70°C) or extended (-40°C to +85°C) operating temperature range.
Pin Configuration
Applications
TOP VIEW
Set-Top Boxes
SB SA
PC Multimedia Boards
NO3A NO2B
High-End Audio Systems
NO3B NO2A
Video Conferencing Systems
BIASH V-
BIASL V+
Ordering Information
MAX4550
NO4A NO1B
MAX4570
PART TEMP. RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
NO4B NO1A
MAX4550CAI 0°C to +70°C 28 SSOP
V+ GND
MAX4550CWI 0°C to +70°C 28 Wide SO
COM2A COM1A
MAX4550EAI -40°C to +85°C 28 SSOP
MAX4550EWI -40°C to +85°C 28 Wide SO Q0 Q3
MAX4570CAI 0°C to +70°C 28 SSOP COM2B COM1B MAX4570CWI 0°C to +70°C 28 Wide SO Q1 Q2 MAX4570EAI -40°C to +85°C 28 SSOP
A0 (CS) A1 (DOUT)
MAX4570EWI -40°C to +85°C 28 Wide SO
SCL (SCLK) SDA (DIN)
SO/SSOP
I2C is a trademark of Philips Corp. SPI/QSPI are trademarks of Motorola, Inc. ( ) ARE FOR MAX4570. MICROWIRE is a trademark of National Semiconductor Corp.
Functional Diagram appears at end of data sheet.
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Manual Details
| Brand | Audio |
|---|---|
| Pages | 16 |
| File Size | 169.97 KB |
| Published | May 15, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the operating temperature range for all models?
The general specified operational temperature changes include commercial (0°C to +70°C) or extended (-40°C to +85°C).
What kind of serial interface does the MAX4570 use?
The MAX4570 uses a 3-wire SPI™/QSPI™ or MICROWIRE™-compatible serial interface.