Schematic Component Verification
MAX86178 Datasheet Review
Table
| Item | Publicly confirmed value |
|---|---|
| Function | Ultra-low-power clinical-grade vital-sign AFE |
| Integrated channels | PPG, ECG, BioZ / biopotential AFE |
| PPG capability | Up to 6 LEDs and 4 photodiode inputs |
| Package | 7 x 7, 49-bump wafer-level package / WLP |
| Package dimensions | 2.77 mm x 2.57 mm |
| Temperature range | -40 C to +85 C |
| Applications | Wearable vital-sign monitors, pulse oximetry, ambulatory heart-rate, smart clothing, impedance cardiography / BioZ |
Table
| Property | Updated value |
|---|---|
| Datasheet URL | https://www.analog.com/media/en/technical-documentation/data-sheets/max86178.pdf |
| Manufacturer Name | Analog Devices |
| Part Type | Integrated Circuit |
| Package or Case Code | 49-WLP |
| Designator Prefix | U retained |
Table
| Order | Bump | Terminal | Section | Orientation | Pin type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D6 | AVDD | Power | Top | Power In | Analog supply input |
| 2 | D7 | DVDD | Power | Top | Power In | Digital core supply |
| 3 | G7 | IOVDD | Power | Top | Power In | Digital I/O supply |
| 4 | E3 | VLED | Power | Top | Power In | LED driver supply |
| 5 | F7 | LDO_IN | Power | Top | Power In | LDO regulator input |
| 6 | E7 | LDO_OUT | Power | Top | Power Out | LDO output decoupling |
| 7 | F6 | VREF_ECG | Power | Top | Power Out | ECG reference output |
| 8 | E2 | VREF_PPG | Power | Top | Power Out | PPG reference output |
| 9 | E6 | VMID_ECG | Power | Top | Power Out | ECG midscale reference |
| 10 | D4 | CSB/I2C_SEL | Communication | Left | Input | SPI CS/I2C select |
| 11 | E4 | SCLK/SCL | Communication | Left | Input | SPI/I2C clock input |
| 12 | E5 | SDI/SDA | Communication | Left | Bi-Directional | SPI data/I2C data |
| 13 | F5 | FCLK | Communication | Left | Input | External clock input |
| 14 | F4 | SDO/ADDR | Communication | Right | Bi-Directional | SPI output/address select |
| 15 | G6 | TRIG | Communication | Right | Bi-Directional | Trigger sync I/O |
| 16 | G4 | INT1 | Communication | Right | Output | Interrupt output 1 |
| 17 | G5 | INT2 | Communication | Right | Output | Interrupt output 2 |
| 18 | C1 | PD1_IN | Analog | Left | Input | Photodiode input 1 |
| 19 | D1 | PD2_IN | Analog | Left | Input | Photodiode input 2 |
| 20 | D2 | PD3_IN | Analog | Left | Input | Photodiode input 3 |
| 21 | C2 | PD4_IN | Analog | Left | Input | Photodiode input 4 |
| 22 | A7 | ECG_EL1 | Analog | Left | Input | ECG electrode input 1 |
| 23 | A6 | ECG_EL2 | Analog | Left | Input | ECG electrode input 2 |
| 24 | C6 | ECG_EL3 | Analog | Left | Bi-Directional | ECG/RLD electrode interface |
| 25 | A3 | BIOZ_EL1 | Analog | Left | Bi-Directional | BioZ electrode interface 1 |
| 26 | A1 | BIOZ_EL2A | Analog | Left | Bi-Directional | BioZ electrode interface 2A |
| 27 | B1 | BIOZ_EL2B | Analog | Left | Bi-Directional | BioZ electrode interface 2B |
| 28 | A2 | BIOZ_EL3A | Analog | Left | Bi-Directional | BioZ electrode interface 3A |
| 29 | B2 | BIOZ_EL3B | Analog | Left | Bi-Directional | BioZ electrode interface 3B |
| 30 | A4 | BIOZ_EL4 | Analog | Left | Bi-Directional | BioZ electrode interface 4 |
| 31 | B7 | CAPP | Analog | Left | Passive | ECG capacitor positive node |
| 32 | B6 | CAPN | Analog | Left | Passive | ECG capacitor negative node |
| 33 | G3 | LED1_DRV | Analog | Right | Output | LED driver output 1 |
| 34 | F3 | LED2_DRV | Analog | Right | Output | LED driver output 2 |
| 35 | G2 | LED3_DRV | Analog | Right | Output | LED driver output 3 |
| 36 | F2 | LED4_DRV | Analog | Right | Output | LED driver output 4 |
| 37 | G1 | LED5_DRV | Analog | Right | Output | LED driver output 5 |
| 38 | F1 | LED6_DRV | Analog | Right | Output | LED driver output 6 |
| 39 | A5 | CAL1 | Analog | Right | Passive | BioZ calibration node 1 |
| 40 | B5 | CAL2 | Analog | Right | Passive | BioZ calibration node 2 |
| 41 | B4 | CAL3 | Analog | Right | Passive | BioZ calibration node 3 |
| 42 | B3 | CAL4 | Analog | Right | Passive | BioZ calibration node 4 |
| 43 | D5 | DRVXC | Analog | Right | Passive | BioZ drive network node |
| 44 | C4 | DRVXR | Analog | Right | Passive | BioZ drive range node |
| 45 | C5 | DRVSJ | Analog | Right | Passive | BioZ drive junction node |
| 46 | C7 | RLD_INV | Analog | Right | Passive | RLD inverse node |
| 47 | C3 | AGND | Ground | Bottom | Ground | Analog ground |
| 48 | D3 | DGND | Ground | Bottom | Ground | Digital ground |
| 49 | E1 | PGND | Ground | Bottom | Ground | LED power ground |
21-100520_N492A2+1_MXM, which appears consistent with the MAX86178 package-outline family noted in public sources.Table
| Severity | Finding | Status / action |
|---|---|---|
| High | Public official ADI datasheet does not include the complete pin table, absolute maximum ratings, or recommended operating conditions. | Flagged. Full verification requires NDA datasheet or ADI support. |
| High | A1-G7 bump-to-signal assignments cannot be independently confirmed from public official ADI documentation. | Existing pin map is plausible and applied, but must be checked before PCB release. |
| Medium | Package terminology can be misread: 7 x 7 means bump array, not 7 mm x 7 mm body. | Metadata set to 49-WLP; body size noted as 2.77 mm x 2.57 mm. |
| Medium | Footprint pad geometry, pitch, D/E axis orientation, and A1 marker require official land-pattern verification. | 49 pads present; exact geometry not certified from public summary. |
| Low | No mismatch found between terminal count, broad function groups, and public feature summary. | OK within public-source limits. |
Scope
Datasheet and source status
Key public specs confirmed
Metadata changes applied
Symbol organization applied
Pin assignment table used for the Flux symbol
Footprint review
Mismatches and caveats
Recommendation before release