50 µA supply — why that matters for bus-powered designs
The 50 µA quiescent current is the headline number here. A bus-powered USB hub or a self-powered peripheral has a tight current budget — every microamp counts. This part leaves more headroom for the host controller or the PHY, which is exactly what a system architect wants when sizing the 5V rail.
Package and footprint — 10-uMAX, surface-mount only
It is surface-mount only — no through-hole option, so plan for a reflow or hot-air station. The Tube shipping medium is fine for prototyping or low-volume builds; if you need tape-and-reel for production, check the MAX1823AEUB+T variant.
