max424

MAX424 is a designation used for a family of precision analog integrated circuits from Maxim Integrated (now part of Analog Devices). The devices are designed for signal conditioning in measurement and control applications, including instrumentation amplifiers and operational amplifiers, offering features suitable for low-noise, high-accuracy operation.

Typical features include low input offset voltage and drift, low input bias current, and low noise. They often provide a wide supply range and rail-to-rail output options, allowing operation from single-supply sources down to near ground. Packages commonly include DIP-8 and SOIC-8, with temperature ranges suitable for commercial and industrial environments. Some variants may include chopper-stabilized or zero-drift designs for higher accuracy.

Applications for MAX424 devices span sensor signal conditioning for temperature, strain, and pressure sensors, precision data acquisition, audio instrumentation, and servo or control circuits. The family is valued in applications requiring stable gain, low drift, and robust performance in compact form factors.

History and status: Maxim Integrated introduced MAX424 devices in the late 1990s to early 2000s as part of its precision analog portfolio. Following Analog Devices’ acquisition of Maxim Integrated, MAX424 products became part of the Analog Devices catalog, with datasheets and support provided under the ADI brand. Over time, newer families and enhancements have complemented or superseded older MAX424 variants, while legacy devices remain documented in archival product literature.

See also: other Maxim Analog devices such as MAX423, MAX425, and related instrumentation amplifier families.