Datasheet

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A datasheet is a document summarizing the characteristics of an electronic component in sufficient detail that a competent engineer can integrate the component into a new circuit or device.

Typical datasheet information

A typical datasheet contains some of the following information:

  • manufacturer's name
  • product number and name
  • a list of available package formats (with images) and ordering codes
  • notable device properties
  • a short functional description
  • pin connection diagram
  • absolute minimum, maximum ratings (supply voltage, power consumption, input currents, temperatures for storage, operating, and soldering, etc)
  • recommended operating conditions (as absolute minimum, maximum ratings)
  • a table of DC specifications (various temperatures, supply voltages, input currents etc)
  • a table of AC specifications (various temperatures, supply voltages, frequencies etc)
  • an input/output wave shape diagram
  • physical device diagram showing minimum/typical/maximum physical dimensions
  • test circuit
  • ordering codes for differing packages and performance criteria
  • liability disclaimer regarding device use in high risk environments such as nuclear power stations and life-critical systems.

The datasheet sometimes contains circuit diagrams of typical use, however this information is often placed in an separate application note, with a high level of detail.

Historically, datasheets were typically available in a databook containing many data sheets, usually grouped by manufacturer or general type. Nowadays, they are also available from the Internet in table form or downloadable PDF format.

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