Industrial temperature range and package
Rated -40°C to 85°C, the MAX1496EPI+ handles factory-floor heat, outdoor telecom cabinets, and unheated storage. The 28-pin PDIP (0.600" wide) is a through-hole part — it prototyped easily on a breadboard and survives rework cycles that would lift a surface-mount pad. For production, the wide body takes up board area, but the thermal and mechanical robustness is hard to beat in a high-vibration environment.
Lifecycle and supply position
Maxim lists this part as Active and ROHS3 compliant. No NRND flag, no last-time-buy notice — it is still a valid line for new designs and production builds.
