What this video amp brings to the board
The MAX9504BELT+: It delivers a 165 V/µs slew rate and 47 MHz -3 dB bandwidth, which together keep fast video edges clean and free of slew-induced distortion — important for composite video or high-speed analog signals that need to hold their shape through a cable or filter stage. Supply current sits at 5 mA, making it reasonable for a battery-powered or portable video path where every milliamp counts. That simplifies the power tree in a handheld display or camera module.
Package and rework — the 6-µDFN reality
The part comes in a 6-WDFN package (supplier device package 6-µDFN 2x2 mm), surface-mount only. The 2x2 mm footprint is small — fine for tight layouts but needs a steady hand under the hot-air station. Will it survive the hot air? Yes, but pre-tin the pad and use a fine tip; the small body heats fast. Listed shipping form is Bulk — loose parts in a bag, not tape-and-reel. Factor that into your assembly line setup if you're running volume.