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AHC4066 I/O capacitance model



I am using the ACH4066 in a new design that is sensitive to I/O capacitance.  More specifically, my design is more sensitive to one side of the switch than the other.

The data sheet states 5.5pF typical capacitance per I/O.  In looking at the simplified schematic on the data sheet it looks like the "B" side of the switch would have less capacitance than the "A" side.  Should I favor the "B" side to minimize capacitance?  What values should I use?  What kind of variance should I expect on the nominal values?

Also, I assume that the 5.5pF is measured in the high impedance state.  Is a C-R-C PI configuration, where C is 5.5pf a suitable model for the ON state?  Is there a more appropriate distributed model?

  • If you look at the model for the CD4066 you will see that it is indeed a PI model measured for the ON status, and if you want to complete the model, the horizontal part has rdsON in parallel with a 0.5pF feed thru capacitor (for the AHC). 

    I don't think that you can draw conclusions from the simplified schematics, according the datasheet Ci = Co = 5.5pF.