RF data-link power supply in a 16-SOIC
The MAX848ESE+ is a single-output switching regulator IC from Analog Devices, explicitly designed for converter and RF data link applications. This flexibility lets it power a 3.3 V logic supply or a higher-voltage RF power amplifier from the same BOM position.
Package, mounting, and tube handling
The SOIC-16 footprint is a standard JEDEC outline — no exotic land pattern, reworkable with a hot-air station and fine-tip iron. Shipping format is Tube, not tape-and-reel. For automated pick-and-place, a tube feeder or manual loading is required; factor this into the assembly setup cost if the line is optimized for reel-fed parts. RoHS3 compliant — no exempt phthalates or lead above threshold, so it passes EU and UKCA substance restrictions without a waiver.