Maxim introduced the MAX8930, a highly integrated power-management IC (PMIC) for cell phone displays. By integrating a white LED (WLED) driver, passive-matrix organic LED (PMOLED) driver, and a linear drop-out regulator (LDO) in a 10mm2 package, this PMIC reduces solution size by over 45% compared to discrete implementations. The MAX8930 uses an adaptive-charge-pump architecture (1x or -0.5x) and advanced dimming techniques to achieve up to 93% e...

Maxim introduced the MAX98300/MAX98302, mono/stereo 2.4W/channel Class D amplifiers that achieve the industry's lowest power consumption and need no EMI-suppression components.

Maxim introduced the MAX4805 and MAX4805A, octal high-voltage-protected buffers optimized for use with piezoelectric transducers (PZT) and capacitive micromachined ultrasound transducers (CMUT), respectively. The buffers' very low voltage noise (2.1nV/rt-Hz, typ) and current noise (2.0pA/rt-Hz, typ) improve system signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) to increase penetration depth and sensitivity. The MAX4805/MAX4805A are ideal for use in ultrasound imagi...

Maxim introduces the MAX13450E/MAX13451E, RS-485 transceivers that integrate software-/pin-selectable, dual-termination (10ohm/120ohm) resistors to simplify RS-485 network configuration. These transceivers are well suited for industrial control equipment, IP camera installations, and other RS-485 network applications.

Maxim introduced the MAX31C80/MAX31D80 spread-spectrum generators, which provide best-in-class EMI peak-noise reduction. The MAX31C80/MAX31D80 also offer the designer unprecedented flexibility to use any clock frequency or crystal to achieve the desired output frequency. The devices use a high-quality, programmable, fractional PLL with low jitter (< 75ns) to provide a 2MHz to 134MHz output, regardless of crystal or clock input.

Maxim introduces the MAX14979E, a passive switch for high-speed LVDS signal routing for switchable graphics. Its ultra-low on-capacitance (8pF, typ) and on-resistance (4ohms, typ) minimize return loss and insertion loss to preserve signal quality at high data rates. In addition, the device includes ±15kV ESD protection (Human Body Model) on all pins, thus eliminating the need for external protection components. The MAX14979E switches four lanes ...

Maxim introduced the MAX98500, a boosted 2.2W Class D amplifier designed for battery-operated portable devices. This device integrates a boost converter to provide a constant output power and, therefore, louder audio output over a wide range of battery supply voltages. Additionally, the MAX98500 is uniquely equipped with a battery-tracking automatic-level-control (ALC) circuit that limits the maximum output swing as the supply voltage drops. ALC...

Maxim introduced its third generation of 230V switches: the MAX14805/MAX14806 16-channel, high-voltage SPST switches. Each device features two banks of eight channels controlled by two logic inputs for easy operation and design flexibility. Maxim's proprietary HVCMOS technology enables the devices to combine high-voltage bilateral DMOS switches and low-power CMOS logic to provide efficient control of high-voltage analog signals.

Maxim introduced the latest member of its high-speed LVDS deserializer family: the MAX9268 deserializer with LVDS system interface. When paired with a gigabit multimedia serial link (GMSL) serializer such as the MAX9259 or MAX9249, the MAX9268 forms a complete bidirectional digital video link over a single DC-balanced twisted-pair or differential line. Maxim's patent-pending, differential, full-duplex control channel eliminates the need for an ex...

Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX8847/MAX8848, negative charge pumps for up to 6 or 7 white LEDs (WLEDs) in a 3mm x 3mm TQFN package. These backlight drivers employ a negative-charge-pump architecture to eliminate in-line resistance from the battery to WLEDs. As a result, mode switching from 1x to 1.5x is delayed during battery discharge, thereby minimizing dropout. The proprietary adaptive-mode-switching technology controls each LED i...

Maxim Integrated Products introduces the DS3644, a security manager with 1024 bytes of nonimprinting memory to securely store sensitive data. Internal tamper monitors protect against clock, electrical, and temperature tampering, while tamper-detection inputs for external sensors enable complete customization. The on-chip nonimprinting memory allows the end user to selectively clear the memory based on user-specified tamper events. This patented m...

Maxim introduced the MAX5970, a dual hot-swap controller for systems with two 0 to 16V supply voltages. This device allows line cards to be safely inserted and removed from a live backplane without causing glitches on the system power-supply rail. The MAX5970 integrates a 10-bit ADC for monitoring voltages and currents, thus allowing system designers to conserve energy and improve accuracy in high-availability systems. This hot-swap controller i...

Phyworks, a leader in analog and mixed signal ICs for high-speed communication has announced shipment of its 30 millionth chip and predicts revenue growth in 2010 of 90%. The company cites revenue increases in core PON (passive optical network), mobile backhaul and equalizer markets as key contributing factors to its on-going success.

Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces a 1.0625Gbps to 11.3Gbps transmit/receive solution composed of the MAX3946 laser driver with impedance-mismatch tolerance and the MAX3945 dual-path limiting amplifier. This 10GBASE-SR/LR SFP+ transmit/receive chipset enables < 1W SFP+ optical modules while reducing overall module cost.

Maxim introduced the MAX2136, a digital terrestrial television tuner for ISDB-T and DVB-T applications. Combining low power consumption with excellent performance, the device achieves a low noise figure of 3.8dB while only consuming 210mW. Additionally, the tuner supports the reception of signals as large as 10dBm while maintaining an excellent sensitivity of -99dBm. On-chip tracking filters, lowpass filters, and LNAs eliminate the need for expe...

Maxim announced the launch of a Medical Solutions website comprising tutorials, interactive system diagrams, and electronic solutions for 22 medical applications. Coincident with the launch of the new site, the Company released a 220-page Medical Solutions Guide. These two resources reinforce Maxim's commitment to providing high-performance analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits to the medical industry.

Maxim introduced the MAX14840E/MAX14841E, high-speed (40Mbps), half-duplex RS-485 transceivers for industrial applications with long cable runs. The MAX14840E features symmetrical fail-safe receiver inputs and high (170mV) receiver hysteresis to improve noise rejection and signal recovery in high-speed and long-cable applications.

Maxim introduced the latest member of its high-speed LVDS serializer family: the MAX9249 serializer with LVDS system interface. This serializer pairs with the MAX9260 deserializer to form a gigabit multimedia chipset that provides a complete bidirectional digital-video link over a single DC-balanced twisted-pair or differential line. Maxim's proprietary, differential, full-duplex control channel eliminates the need for an external CAN or LIN inte...

Demonstrating its commitment to enabling innovation in the automotive market, Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) today announced that it is a Gold Level sponsor of OptaMotive, a Silicon Valley startup that is building an electric vehicle (EV) to compete for the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE, a $10 million competition to inspire a new generation of viable, super-efficient vehicles capable of achieving 100 MPGe (miles per gallon or...

Maxim introduced the MAX15048/MAX15049, low-cost, three-output, synchronous step-down controllers with tracking (MAX15048) or sequencing (MAX15049) options. Designed to meet the tight tolerances of small-geometry logic devices, these controllers drive external MOSFETs to deliver a regulated 0.6V to 19V output voltage and up to 15A of load current per output. Additionally, integrated tracking/sequencing allows customers to seamlessly control core...