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 for an electronic component

A typical datasheet 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, and 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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