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Analog Devices MAX22518AWA+ — Digital Isolators

MAX22518AWA+ Digital Isolator, 3500Vrms, 1Mbps, 8-SOIC

MPNMAX22518AWA+
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Maxim Integrated MAX22518AWA+, dual-channel digital isolator, capacitive coupling, 3500Vrms isolation, 1Mbps data rate, unidirectional, 3V to 5.5V supply, -40°C to 125°C, 8-SOIC package.

$5.9Ref. price · indicative, final on quote
Packaging8-SOIC (0.209", 5.30mm Width)
RoHSROHS3 Compliant
Sourced new & surplus through independent channelsAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Aug 2026

Specifications

MAX22518AWA+ specifications
ParameterValue
TypeGeneral Purpose
Channel typeUnidirectional
MountingSurface Mount
Voltage3V ~ 5.5V
Voltage - isolation3500Vrms
Isolated powerNo
Operating temperature-40°C ~ 125°C
Pulse width distortion20ns
PackageTray
Data rate1Mbps
TechnologyCapacitive Coupling
Case8-SOIC (0.209\", 5.30mm Width)
Channels2
Inputs - side 1/Side 22/0
Rise (Fall time)20ns, 20ns
Propagation delay tpLH (tpHL)130ns, 130ns
Common mode transient immunity50kV/µs (Typ)

Product details

Dual-channel capacitive isolator with 3500Vrms barrier

It supports a data rate of 1Mbps with unidirectional channel configuration (2 inputs on side 1, 0 on side 2).

Industrial temperature range and propagation delay

Propagation delay is 130ns max (both tpLH and tpHL), with pulse-width distortion held to 20ns max — tight enough for most SPI and UART isolation links at 1Mbps. Rise and fall times are symmetrical at 20ns typical, which keeps signal integrity clean without excessive edge-rate ringing.

Common-mode transient immunity — 50kV/µs

The common-mode transient immunity (CMTI) is rated at 50kV/µs typical, a key parameter when the isolator sits across a switching power stage or inverter bridge. Fast voltage slew rates on the isolated side can couple through parasitic capacitance and corrupt data; a 50kV/µs CMTI means the part holds its logic state through those edges. For motor-drive or solar-inverter designs, this rating is what keeps the communication link reliable.

Frequently asked questions

Is MAX22518AWA+ suitable for 3.3V systems?

Yes. The supply range is 3V to 5.5V, so it operates directly on a 3.3V rail. Both input and output logic levels track the supply voltage, making it a drop-in fit for 3.3V MCU interfaces.