Maxim introduced the MAX8896, a dual step-down converter designed for powering WCDMA/NCDMA PA (power amplifier) modules and RF transceivers. This 4mm2 device integrates a high-efficiency, PA step-down converter that is optimized for medium- and low-power transmission, and includes a bypass FET for powering the PA directly from the battery during high-power transmission. By using the MAX8896 between the battery and RF-transceiver/PA, designers ca...

Following the industry's longest reaching DVI(TM)/HDMI(TM) TMDS equalizer, the MAX3815, Maxim Integrated Products introduced the MAX3815A, a 2.25Gbps automatic cable equalizer for HDMI v1.3 TMDS applications. The MAX3815A is capable of compensating for 0 to 35m of 24 AWG HDMI cable or 0 to 22m of 28 AWG HDMI cable, running TMDS data at rates up to 2.25Gbps. The device is compatible with HDTV resolutions of 720p, 1080i, 1080p, and 1080p with 30- t...

Maxim Integrated Products announces the MAX2203 RMS power detector. Designed to operate from 800MHz to 2.0GHz, the MAX2203 accepts an RF signal at the input, and outputs the same voltage regardless of the peak average of the input signal. This RMS power detector is ideal for WCDMA (wideband code-division multiple access), cdma2000(R), and HSDPA/HSUPA (high-speed downlink/uplink packet access).

Maxim introduced the MAX14770E PROFIBUS-DP/RS-485 transceiver. Maxim's next-generation BiCMOS process technology enables the device to achieve fast (20Mbps) data throughput while integrating robust (±35kV, HBM) ESD-protected structures in a small TQFN package.

Maxim introduced the MAX5391-MAX5393, the industry's lowest voltage digital potentiometers. This family of dual, 256-tap, volatile digital potentiometers operate from a single 1.7V to 5.5V power supply, which makes them ideal for replacing mechanical potentiometers and DACs in power-sensitive applications.

Maxim introduced the MAX16914/MAX16915 overvoltage-protection controllers for automotive and industrial systems that must tolerate high-voltage transient and fault conditions. These devices employ a unique architecture that senses the input and output voltages of two back-to-back p-channel MOSFETs to provide overvoltage protection with ideal-diode characteristics. When forward biased, the two pFETs have a voltage drop that is much lower than a t...

The PHY2210 equalizing cable transceiver from Phyworks enables cable manufacturers to extend the reach and reduce the gauge of active copper cable assemblies supporting all standard data rates up to 10.5Gbps. Integrating a high performance equalizer, limiting output amplifier and easily adjusted pre-emphasis cable driver, the PHY2210 will handle 10G datarates running over 15m of lightweight 24AWG twin ax cable.

Maxim introduced the MAX16838, the industry's only two-string HB (high-brightness) LED driver for automotive applications. This device integrates a boost or SEPIC switching converter, two linear current sinks, and all necessary power MOSFETs. The MAX16838 is able to optimize conversion efficiency, provide complete fault protection, and allow a 5000:1 dimming range-without any external components. This HB LED driver is well suited for LCD backligh...

Maxim introduced the MAX11835, the industry's first fully integrated, programmable HPC (haptic piezo controller) for single-layer and multilayer piezo actuators. The MAX11835 is a novel haptic solution that provides customers with an enhanced, true touch experience with touch screens.

Maxim introduced the MAX15054 , a high-side MOSFET driver for high voltage applications. This device provides a low-cost solution for HB (high-brightness) LED designs that require a buck or buck-boost topology, but lack the requisite high-side MOSFET driver. The MAX15054 enables designers to avoid the cost and complexity of a SEPIC topology by allowing the implementation of buck and single-inductor buck-boost topologies with the output reference...

Maxim introduced the MAX2135 diversity tuner for ISDB-T and DVB-T automotive applications. This device integrates two high-performance signal paths that operate from a single fractional-N synthesizer. Packaged in a small, 7mm x 7mm TQFN, the MAX2135 provides a compact solution compared to designs that use two separate tuner ICs.

Maxim introduced the MAX13171E multiprotocol data transceiver, the MAX13173E multiprotocol clock transceiver, and the MAX13175E multiprotocol termination IC. These three devices form a multiprotocol transceiver chipset that supports V.28 (RS-232), V.10/V.11 (RS-449/V.36, EIA-530, EIA-530A, X.21), and V.35 protocols. Designed using Maxim's next-generation BiCMOS process technology, this chipset is a pin-compatible upgrade for the MXL1543B/MXL1544...

Maxim introduced the MAX17120/MAX17121, triple/dual, high-voltage, level-shifting scan drivers for TFT panels with integrated gate logic. These devices minimize panel cost in LCD TVs by integrating all logic required to implement a high-performance scan-driver system. Each scan driver has two channels that switch complementarily. Their outputs swing from +40V to -30V and can swiftly drive capacitive loads. In order to save power, these complement...

Maxim introduced the MAX9947, a fully integrated AISG-compliant transceiver. This single-chip solution packs a transmitter, receiver, and active filters into a 3mm x 3mm TQFN package that is 100x smaller than discrete solutions. Additionally, the transceiver provides an autodirection output to facilitate RS-485 bus arbitration in tower-mounted equipment without requiring a microcontroller. The high integration of the MAX9947 greatly simplifies t...

Maxim claims the industry's lowest power, fastest, and smallest serial UART to communicate over an SPI/I2C interface. The MAX3107 has low power consumption which will extend battery life in portable applications. The device's fast data rates (24Mbps) and deep FIFO (128 words) allow additional buffering and thus relieve demand on the system's microcontroller. The MAX3107 is packaged in a space-saving, 24 pin (3.5mm x 3.5mm) TQFN, which is 24% smal...

Maxim announced the MAX17113, a fully integrated PMIC that minimizes solution size and cost in LCD TVs. This device integrates a boost regulator, a buck regulator, adjustable positive and negative charge-pump regulators, and a p-channel MOSFET switch. Fabricated using Maxim's proprietary high-voltage BiCMOS process, the 5mm x 5mm MAX17113 integrates all function blocks required to power the LCD source drivers, gate drivers, and panel logic. It th...

Maxim introduced the MAX9672/MAX9673/MAX9674 10-bit gamma-correction reference systems with integrated MTP (multiple-time programmable) memory. They minimize solution cost, by eliminating multiple discrete components including a digital variable resistor, VCOM amplifier, gamma buffers, resistor strings, and a high-voltage linear regulator.

Maxim introduces the MAX15046, a 40V-input DC-DC controller that integrates rugged protection features to ensure reliable operation in even the harshest operating environments. This robust device is well suited for industrial power supplies, PLCs (programmable logic controllers), CNC (computer numerical control) systems, industrial computers, and base stations.

Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX4951AE, a dual-channel buffer designed to redrive SATA I and SATA II signals. This device preserves signal integrity at the receiver by reestablishing full output levels, and it can reduce total system jitter (TJ) by squaring the signal. By redriving signals on both the transmit and receive channels, the device supports SATA I and SATA II data rates (up to 3.0Gbps). The MAX4951AE is designed for applica...

Maxim Integrated Products announces the MAX17106, a fully integrated PMIC that minimizes BOM cost and solution size for notebook LCD panels. This device is uniquely equipped with two boost regulators, an LDO, a programmable VCOM calibrator with buffer, three high-speed op amps, a high-voltage level-shifting scan driver, and 18KB of EEPROM. Fabricated using Maxim's proprietary high-voltage BiCMOS process, the MAX17106 integrates all blocks require...