General Description

The MAX780A provides the power switching and status signals necessary to control two Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) Release 2.0 card slots. The MAX780A, used in conjunction with a PC Card Interface Digital Controller, forms a complete, minimum component count PCMCIA interface for palmtop and notebook computers.

Features

♦ SSOP Circuit Fits in 0.09in2

♦ Smallest Complete Analog Controller for Two PCMCIA (Release 2.0/JEIDA 4.1) PC Card Sockets

♦ Dual VCC Contols and VPP Outputs

♦ Logic-Compatible with Industry-Standard PCMCIA Digital Controllers:

   Intel 82365SL_DF

   Fujitsu MB86301

   Chips and Technology F8680

   Cirrus Logic CL-PD6720

♦ 0V/+5V/+12V/High-Impedance VPP Outputs

♦ Internal 1.6Ω VPP Power Switches

♦ Dual Voltage 3.3V/5V VCC Operation

♦ VPP Power-Ready Status Signals

♦ 130µA Quiescent Supply Current (3.5µA in Shutdown)

♦ Break-Before-Make Switching

Applications

   Notebook and Palmtop Computers

   Personal Organizers

   Digital Cameras

   Handiterminals

   Bar-Code Readers