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DATASHEET
A datasheet is a document summarizing the performance and other characteristics of a component (e.g. an electronic component) or sub-system (e.g. a power supply) in sufficient detail to be used by a design engineer to design the component into a system.
Typical datasheet information
A typical datasheet for an electronic component contains some of the following information:
- manufacturer's name
- product number and name
- a list of available package formats (with images) and ordering codes
- notable device properties
- a short functional description
- pin connection diagram
- absolute minimum, maximum ratings (supply voltage, power consumption, input currents, temperatures for storage, operating, soldering, etc)
- recommended operating conditions (as absolute minimum, maximum ratings)
- a table of DC specifications (various temperatures, supply voltages, input currents etc)
- a table of AC specifications (various temperatures, supply voltages, frequencies etc)
- an input/output wave shape diagram
- physical device diagram showing minimum/typical/maximum physical dimensions
- test circuit
- ordering codes for differing packages and performance criteria
- liability disclaimer regarding device use in high risk environments such as nuclear power stations and life-critical systems.
The datasheet sometimes contains circuit diagrams of typical use, however this information is often placed in a separate application note, with a high level of detail.
Historically, datasheets were typically available in a databook containing many data sheets, usually grouped by manufacturer or general type. Nowadays, they are also available from the Internet in table form or downloadable PDF format.
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