The MAX7347/MAX7348/MAX7349 I²C interfaced peripherals
provide microprocessors with management of up to
64 key switches. Key inputs are monitored statically, not
dynamically scanned, to ensure low-EMI operation. The
MAX7347 can monitor up to 24 switches, the MAX7348
can monitor up to 40 switches, and the MAX7349 can
monitor up to 64 switches. The switches can be metallic
or resistive (carbon) up to 1kΩ.
The key controller debounces and maintains a FIFO of
key-press events (including autorepeat, if enabled). An
interrupt (active-low INT) output can be configured to alert key
presses either as they occur, or at maximum rate.
The MAX7348/MAX7349 feature a tone generator to
generate automatic key-click sounds or alarm tones
under processor control.
The sounder frequencies cover the 5th musical octave
(523.25Hz to 987.77Hz), plus seven other musical
notes up to 2637Hz. The output can also be programmed
to be high or low for the sound duration to
operate an electronic sounder, relay, or lamp.
The MAX7347 is offered in 16-pin QSOP and TQFN
packages. The MAX7348 is offered in a 20-pin QSOP
package. The MAX7349 is available in 24-pin QSOP and
TQFN packages. The MAX7347/MAX7348/MAX7349
operate over the -40°C to +125°C temperature range.