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Is the μmax package the same as the msop package?


Asked by Ethan Lin on Dec 09, 2021 FAQ



μMAX packages (Maxim uses 8-pin and 10-pin versions of this package) seems (by PCB footprint at least) the same as μSOP aka MSOP aka micro-SOP packages. This is specified on "Package Information" of the datasheets, where there is always 8L (or 10L) uMAX/uSOP specification present. "MSOP" was the kicker for me. Same as "MSOP-8-1EP" in Kicad.
In fact,
Unfortunately my experience is that recommended footprints for a certain package aren't always consistent between manufacturers. μMAX packages (Maxim uses 8-pin and 10-pin versions of this package) seems (by PCB footprint at least) the same as μSOP aka MSOP aka micro-SOP packages.
Likewise, The Micro Small Outline Package, or micro-SOP or MSOP, isa very small rectangular plastic package with gull wing leads protruding out of its longer sides. The MSOP is a miniaturized version of the SSOPpackage, having a smaller footprint than the latter.
Thereof,
The MSOP is a miniaturized version of the SSOPpackage, having a smaller footprint than the latter. MSOP lead counts range from 8 to 16. The typical MSOP body width is nominally 3 mm while its body thickness typically ranges from 0.85 mm to 1.1 mm. The MSOP lead pitch is typically either 0.65 mm or 0.50 mm.
One may also ask,
As far as I can tell, µMAX is Maxim's idiotic name for the standard TSOP package. They certainly fit on the TSOP footprint from the Altium Designer software, anyways. An 8-pin µMAX is pretty much identical to a standard 3*3 mm body TSOP part.