The MAX4511/MAX4512/MAX4513 are quad, singlepole/single-throw (SPST), fault-protected analog switches. They are pin-compatible with the industry-standard nonprotected DG201/DG202/DG213. These new switches feature fault-protected inputs and Rail-to-Rail signal handling capability. The normally open (NO_) and normally closed (NC_) terminals are protected from overvoltage faults up to 36V during power-up or power-down. During a fault condition, the NO_ or NC_ terminal becomes an open circuit and only nanoamperes of leakage current flow from the source, but the switch output (COM_) furnishes up to 10mA of the appropriate polarity supply voltage to the load. This ensures unambiguous rail-to-rail outputs when a fault begins and ends.