The Maxim MAX440EPI is a high-speed video mux/amplifier designed for routing and buffering composite video, component video, or similar analog signals in broadcast, surveillance, and professional video equipment. Its active lifecycle status means it remains a current-production part for designs that can accept a RoHS non-compliant bill of materials.
The MAX440EPI is RoHS non-compliant, which means it contains lead (Pb) above the 0.1 % threshold. This part is intended for legacy or exempt applications — military, aerospace, industrial, or medical equipment that operates under a RoHS exemption — or for repair/MRO of existing boards. If your contract manufacturer runs a lead-free-only line, you will need to verify whether they can process exempt leaded parts or if a separate solder profile is required.