Maxim and Transim Technology Corporation have announced the launch of Maxim's EE-Sim Design Center, powered by Transim's WebSIM online design technology. A virtual design environment, EE-Sim allows engineers to create and simulate complex circuits online in a matter of mere minutes, greatly reducing design time.

Maxim has introduced the MAX16016/20/21/23/24 low-power (< 1.2microamps), microprocessor supervisory circuits featuring precision power-supply monitoring and battery-control functions. Delivering optimal performance in small TQFN or TDFN packages, these supervisory circuits integrate a variety of features including a microprocessor reset circuit, battery-backup switchover, power-fail warning, and chip-enable (CE) gating.

Maxim has introduced the MAX15026, a low-cost, DC-DC synchronous step-down controller capable of driving external MOSFETs to deliver up to 25A of output current. This device operates over a wide, 4.5V to 28V input range, and it integrates a ±1% accurate voltage reference to provide an accurate output voltage from 0.6V to 85% of the input voltage.

Maxim has introduced the MAX14527/MAX14528 overvoltage protectors (OVPs) designed to protect low-voltage systems against voltage faults up to 28V. These devices employ an internal low, 100milliohm (typ) Ron MOSFET to prevent damage to circuitry from overvoltage conditions. This integration eliminates the need for an external n-channel MOSFET, thus saving board space and reducing cost.

Maxim Integrated Products has introduced a family of quad (MAX5134/MAX5135) and dual (MAX5136/MAX5137), 16-bit and 12-bit digital-to-analog converters (DACs) which are pin and software compatible. These multichannel DACs are designed to address customers' environmental concerns about power consumption.

Maxim has introduced the MAXQ610 16-bit microcontroller. Designed to extend battery life in low-power applications, this device operates from a 1.7V to 3.6V voltage range. Since battery voltages decay over the life of the battery, the wide operating-voltage range allows applications to utilize up to 15% more battery capacity than competing solutions.

Maxim Integrated Products has introduced the DS3645, a secure supervisor for servers, cryptographic coprocessors, POS terminals, and secure communication applications. The newest member of Maxim's secure supervisor family, this device integrates a real-time clock (RTC), automatic battery switch, and I2C interface.

The PHY1066 equaliser, driver and retimer IC from Phyworks enables host board designers to create 10Gbps Ethernet SFP+ receive and transmit interfaces for ‘direct attach’ passive twin-ax copper cables and 10GBASE-SR optical modules. Its small size, low power and minimal external component count also make it suitable for use in active copper cable assemblies.

Maxim has introduced the MAX17108, a high-performance level-shifter solution that enables the implementation of GIP technology in LCD panels. Developed using Maxim's proprietary, high-voltage BiCMOS process, this device integrates a 10-channel, level-shifting scan driver that can swing from -12V to +38V and swiftly drive capacitive loads; a high-speed operational amplifier to drive the LCD backplane (VCOM); and a linear regulator to provide the i...

Phyworks is shipping a highly integrated 10GEPON XFP transceiver demonstration module for Optical Networking Unit (ONU) applications. Compatible with existing 10GEPON MAC evaluation boards, the module enables FTTx system and optical module manufacturers to evaluate the 10G Phyworks chipset in advance of final ratification of the IEEE802.3av standard.

Maxim has introduced the MAX9892, a shunt-mode, audio click-and-pop eliminator designed for portable multimedia devices. This simple IC provides 35dB of click-and-pop suppression to eliminate the irritating audible artifacts generated during startup and shutdown cycles.

Maxim has introduced the MAX9892, a shunt-mode, audio click-and-pop eliminator designed for portable multimedia devices. This simple IC provides 35dB of click-and-pop suppression to eliminate the irritating audible artifacts generated during startup and shutdown cycles.

Maxim introduced the MAX15023, a low-cost, dual-output, synchronous step-down controller capable of driving external MOSFETs to deliver at least 12A per output. Operating over a wide, 4.5V to 28V input range, this device integrates a ±1% accurate voltage reference to provide an accurate output voltage from 0.6V to 85% of the input voltage.

Maxim has introduced the MAX13234E-MAX13237E family of RS-232 transceivers. Providing upgraded functionality to Maxim's legacy MAX3224E-MAX3227E RS-232 transceivers, these devices provide the industry's highest data rates (up to 3Mbps), low-voltage logic-level translation, low 1microamp supply current through the AutoShutdown Plus feature, and enhanced ESD protection.

Maxim has introduced the MAX9610, a high-side, current-sense amplifier that provides precision monitoring for portable applications. Designed for battery-operated devices, the MAX9610 uses a precision input stage to achieve an extended, 1.6V to 5.5V input common-mode range (battery voltage). This input range is excellent for monitoring the current of a single-cell, lithium-ion (Li+) battery, which at full-charge is 4.2V, typically 3.6V in normal ...

Maxim Integrated Products has introduced the MAX19505/MAX19506/MAX19507, a pin-compatible family of dual-channel, 8-bit, 65/100/130Msps ADCs. Offering the industry's lowest power consumption, the devices consume a mere 43mW (MAX19505), 57mW (MAX19506), and 74mW (MAX19507) of analog power per channel. Additionally, these ADCs achieve nearly ideal 8-bit dynamic performance, with a 49.8dBFS SNR and 69dBc SFDR at 70MHz.

Maxim has introduced the MAX15034, a high-performance, dual-output, synchronous step-down controller capable of driving external MOSFETs to deliver two 25A outputs or a single 50A output. This flexibility allows the device to be used for multiple design platforms, thereby reducing inventory and cost.

Maxim has introduced the MAX17065 highly integrated power-management IC (PMIC) that includes a step-up DC-DC converter, an inverting DC-DC converter, regulated positive and negative charge pumps, and a low-dropout linear regulator (LDO). Developed using Maxim's proprietary high-voltage technology, this PMIC integrates all power functions required for active-matrix, organic light-emitting diode (AM-OLED) displays.

Phyworks has announced it has appointed Dave Priyan as Applications Engineering Manager to support the company’s rapidly expanding range of high performance transceivers, transimpedance amplifiers and equaliser / retimer ICs.

Phyworks has announced it has successfully completed system level interoperability testing of its 10Gbps active equalizer in an SFP+ active copper cable assembly. Carried out at the University of New Hampshire’s Interoperability Laboratory, the testing verified that copper cables integrating the PHY2060 active equalizer/retimer IC could achieve 100% error free transmission passing data between different switches.