Temperature grade and environment
Rated for -40°C to 125°C ambient, this part qualifies for industrial and automotive under-hood environments. The extended temperature range covers motor drives, outdoor telecom cabinets, and engine-bay electronics where the board sees both cold starts and hot soak. The SC-70-4 package handles the thermal cycling without issue, but watch the PCB copper pour for heat spreading if the part sits near a hot regulator.
Lifecycle and sourcing reality
Listed as Active with no LTB or EOL notice. RoHS compliance status is marked non-compliant. For RoHS-compliant ordering, use the lead-free suffix version (MAX6384XS23D3+).
