Package and mounting — 10-uMAX-EP with exposed pad
Housed in a 10-pin TSSOP/MSOP (3.00mm width) with an exposed pad, the MAX9718CEUB is a surface-mount part. The exposed pad must be soldered to a thermal land on the PCB — it is the primary heat path. Without that connection, the part will thermally limit at far lower output power. The pad is also the ground return for the output stage; keep the trace short and wide to minimise inductance. The 0.118" body width fits standard MSOP-10 footprints.
Sourcing and availability
The MAX9718CEUB is sourced through independent distribution and quoted to order against an RFQ. For volume commitments or scheduled releases, we can support blanket orders with fixed pricing windows.
