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12/16-channel AFEs double accuracy, reduce battery-management systems cost by up to 35 percent April 25, 2013
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. has begun sampling the MAX14920/MAX14921, high-accuracy, 12/16-channel cell-measurement analog front-ends (AFEs) that lower battery-management electronics costs by up to 35%. Read more DAB RF to Bits tuner eliminates the need for a dedicated demodulator to offer system flexibility April 11, 2013
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. has introduced the MAX2173 RF to Bits tuner for digital audio broadcast (DAB) applications in automobiles and other mobile DAB/FM products.
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Intelligent enumerating battery charger delivers the safest and fastest charge for mobile equipment
April 3, 2013
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. has begun sampling the MAX77301 Li+ battery charger which integrates the intelligence to enumerate with the host device, automatically identify the adapter type, and then determine the fastest rate to charge a battery. Read more High accuracy battery fuel gauge maximizes battery capacity and boosts user confidence March 12, 2013
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. has begun sampling the MAX17050, the industry’s highest accuracy battery fuel gauge. Read more LTE/3G multimode RF transceiver enables deployment of HetNet small cell base stations February 18, 2013
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. has introduced a single-chip multistandard RF to Bits small cell radio transceiver which requires few external components to execute an all-band, multimode, multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) radio design.
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Single-phase energy-measurement processors accurately monitor power for a fraction of the cost
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. is now sampling the 78M6610+PSU/78M6610+LMU single-phase energy-measurement processors.
Micropower fuel gauge reduces quiescent current by 4x and size by 3x
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc has begun sampling the MAX17048, the industry’s simplest low-power fuel gauge for Lithium-ion (Li+) batteries. Single-chip secure microcontroller targets multimedia-enabled portable POS terminals
The MAX32590 secure microcontroller from Maxim Integrated Products is the company's latest DeepCover security product, specifically designed for financial terminals and new generations of trusted devices such as multimedia-enabled, portable POS terminals.
Maxim Integrated partners with RadioPulse to offer ZigBee-based solutions for the smart grid
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. is to partner with RadioPulse to provide ZigBee communication for smart grid solutions.
Highly integrated 18-bit DAC aims to save design and debug times
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc., has introduced a highly integrated data converter that integrates all the external circuitry to make a high-precision voltage source for industrial test and measurement, factory automation, and process control.
Laser driver with auto-calibration mode and SFP controller simplifies optical module manufacturing
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc has introduced the MAX3711 laser driver/limiting amplifier combo chip with both automatic power control (APC) and extinction ratio control (ERC). Smart-meter SoC combines metrology, security and communication capabilities
Maxim’s highly integrated smart-meter SoC secures the life cycle, the developer’s IP, and the grid itself with proven embedded security technology.
Digital Class D speaker amplifiers aim to simplify design and provide unmatched audio performance
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc., has introduced two digital-input Class D power amplifiers that simplify designs, eliminate complicated programming, reduce noise, and hasten time to market.
Maxim forms Corporate Venture Group to invest in startups and innovative technologies
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. has created a Corporate Venture Group to invest in startup companies and innovative technologies.
40G chipset reduces power consumption to boost data-center throughput
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. unveils a 40G transmitter chipset that provides data centers with 4x the data throughput, at low power, and in little more space than conventional single-channel alternatives. The new 4-channel 40GBASE-LR4 QSFP+ chipset comprises the MAX3948 DC-coupled laser driver and the DS4830 optical microcontroller.
Security manager ensures smart grid infrastructure security
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. has introduced the MAX36025, a tamper-reactive cryptographic-node controller with two hardware Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) engines for easy and more secure encryption.
Quartet of highly integrated optical sensors measure RGB, ambient light, proximity motion, infrared, and temperature
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced four, new digital optical sensors that advance analog integration with sensor fusion.
Maxim unveils collection of analog and mixed-signal peripheral modules to enable lower cost rapid prototyping with FPGAs
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. has unveiled a collection of 15 analog and mixed-signal peripheral modules which plug directly into any FPGA/CPU expansion port that follows the Digilent Pmod standard.
Maxim's analog integration capabilities focus on support of the evolving HetNet
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. has unveiled several essential HetNet solutions needed for next-generation base-station equipment. The solutions include single-chip multiband radio transceivers, broadband gain blocks, direct RF synthesis DACs, and intelligent, digital, point-of-load controllers.
Digital transmitter delivers software-defined radio benefits to macro- and small cell base stations
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. has introduced the MAX5879 multi-Nyquist RF digital-to-analog converter (RF DAC) that delivers a fully digital software-defined radio (SDR) transmitter, enabling a common hardware platform for multicarrier, multiband, and multistandard base stations.
High-density QAM modulator chipset enables the next-generation connected home experience
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. has introduced a new high-density, wideband, scalable QAM modulator chipset: the MAX5880 digital upconverter (DUC) and MAX5882 RF digital-to-analog converter (RF DAC).
High-density QAM modulator chipset enables the next-generation connected home experience
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc., has introduced a new high-density, wideband, scalable QAM modulator chipset: the MAX5880 digital upconverter (DUC) and MAX5882 RF digital-to-analog converter (RF DAC).
Integrated femtocell transceivers simplify compact radio designs
Beyond-the-rails mux and switch family simplifies power-supply requirements for switching high-voltage signals
Maxim Integrated Products has unveiled the MAX14778 (analog mux) and MAX14759–MAX14764 (analog switches), ±25 V above- and below-the-rails devices that let you switch/mux a wide signal range from standard 3 V to 5.5 V supplies.
Maxim unveils the first fully programmable universal GNSS receiver that improves performance, reduces cost, and saves space
Maxim Integrated Products Inc. has introduced the MAX2769B and MAX2670, next-generation high performance solutions specifically designed to address Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) applications. The flexible receiver solutions are capable of operating over the navigation standards, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and Compass and have completed PPAP and AEC-Q100 approval.
High-voltage, high-current overvoltage protectors focus on mobile applications with multiple power sources
Maxim Integrated Products Inc. has introduced the MAX14606/MAX14607, advanced overvoltage protectors which handle up to 3 A of continuous current for today’s high-power electronics. Reverse bias blocking protects a portable device from damage caused by multiple power sources supplied simultaneously.
Smallest USB battery charger detectors offer universal charging potential
Maxim Integrated Products Inc. has unveiled what the company claims are the industry’s smallest USB battery charger detectors that are compliant with the USB Battery Charging Specification. The MAX14578E/MAX14578AE devices detect USB standard downstream ports (SDPs), USB charging downstream ports (CDPs), or dedicated charger ports (DCPs), in addition to proprietary charger adapters from Apple and Sony.
New SoC offers measurement and diagnostics benefits for high-power monitoring in industrial applications and data centers
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced the 78M6631, a Teridian 3-phase power measurement system-on-chip (SoC) that embeds power monitoring into high-load applications. The fully self-contained and customizable energy measurement system offers a full range of measurement and diagnostics, and results in ease of design and reduced costs.
High-speed USB 2.0 automotive-grade protectors
Maxim Integrated Products'MAX16919/MAX16969 high-speed USB 2.0 automotive-grade protectors come with iPod/iPhone fast-charge detection and USB host-charger detection for all USB gadgets. The protectors’ fast-charge detection supports both high-speed USB (480Mbps) and full-speed USB (12Mbps) operation, which conveniently lets consumers recharge their USB devices while driving.
Microsemi acquires timing, synchronization and synthesis business from Maxim Integrated Products
Microsemi Corporation has acquired the telecom clock generation, synchronization, packet timing and synthesis business from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. The acquired product lines and technology are vital to the efficient delivery of time-sensitive voice, data and multimedia traffic over wireless and wired networks.
Optical sensor combines ambient light and proximity sensors
High-voltage, low noise, autozero op amp improves sensor performance
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced a 20 V, ultra-precise, low-noise dual op amp that extends system uptime, decreases system maintenance and maximizes sensor performance. Proprietary autozero technology enables continuous self-calibration which, in turn, ensures system accuracy over time, temperature, and power-supply variations. The precision (< 6 µV offset) over the wide 2.7 V to 20 V operating range is claimed to be unmatched by the competition.
Offline LED driver dims retrofit lamps to zero light intensity without flicker
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced the MAX16841, an offline LED driver that provides flicker-free dimming from maximum light intensity down to zero intensity with both leading-edge (triac) and trailing-edge (transistor) dimmers. Constant frequency control optimizes efficiency at both low- and high-AC line voltages.
13.56MHz RFID keys and cards support both ISO 14443B or ISO 15693 protocols
Maxim Integrated Products launched a new line of RFID keys and cards designed for the two-billion-units-per-year automatic identification, access control, and electronic cash (e-cash) markets. The MAX66000/020/040/100/120/140 contactless RFID product family leverages the company's 1-Wire secure authentication ICs, which protect intellectual property in embedded systems.
Maxim makes organizational changes to provide closer customer support
Maxim Integrated Products has made a number of organizational changes to better serve its customers. Among other things, the company created a Worldwide Customer Operations center intended to increase responsiveness and provide higher levels of customer support worldwide and centralized its supply-chain management and manufacturing operations to improve planning, lead times, and on-time delivery.
Obsolescence mitigation program for discontinued Mil/Aero parts
Maxim Integrated Products is introducing a new Obsolescence Mitigation (OM) program to minimize the impact of integrated circuit device obsolescence on long-term military/aerospace programs. The new program ensures a future supply of commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) plastic parts utilized in long-term mil/aero programs. The rapid evolution of semiconductor technologies has been the cornerstone and hallmark of the IC business from its earliest days.
Maxim takes over MEMS expert SensorDynamics
Maxim Integrated Products has acquired SensorDynamics, an expert company for semiconductor-based sensors targeting automotive, industrial and consumer markets. With the move, Maxim plans to open new market opportunities for inertial sensors in consumer markets, said Maxim Group Vice President Vijay Ullal.
Low-power audio codec optimizes audio performance, prevents speaker damage
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced a highly integrated stereo audio codec that improves audio performance and prevents speaker damage. An easy-to-use graphical user interface (GUI) eases the design in of the MAX98089. To minimize the number of discrete components required in the solution, integrated jack detection detects the insertion and removal of accessories as well as button presses.
Compact energy-harvesting and power-management IC enables low-power wireless devices
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced the industry's first IC to integrate all of the power-management functions for ambient energy harvesting, as well as for charging and protecting micro-energy cells (MECs), a form of solid-state battery. Operating at an ultra-low current level, the MAX17710 accepts energy from a variety of poorly regulated energy harvesting sources with output levels ranging from 1 uW to 100 mW.
Maxim to acquire Edinburgh-based Calvatec Ltd for its analog mixed-signal solutions
Maxim Integrated Products has acquired privately held Calvatec Ltd, based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Calvatec is a provider of highly integrated analog mixed-signal solutions with breakthrough IP as well as leading design methods and flows for analog SoCs. Calvatec employs 15 people.
G3-PLC chipset complies with IEEE P1901.2 pre-standard for smart grid communications
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced the MAX2992, an OFDM-based powerline communication (PLC) modem that pairs with the MAX2991 analog front-end (AFE) to provide a complete PLC chipset for smart grid communications. The chipset complies with the emerging IEEE(R) P1901.2 standard for OFDM-based communication over power lines and offers guaranteed interoperability.
Maxim unveils power-management solution for Intel Atom-based embedded applications
Energy measurement SoC offers management of AC/DC power supplies in servers and data communication equipment
Maxim Integrated Products has launched a new Teridian/Maxim energy-measurement system on chip (SoC). The 78M6613 is the industry's first SoC energy-measurement solution for AC/DC power supplies that brings a higher level of management and control to servers and other equipment in data centers.
Energy measurement SoC offers improved control of AC/DC power supplies in servers
Maxim Integrated Products is launching a new Teridian/Maxim energy-measurement system on chip (SoC). The 78M6613 claims to be the industry’s first SoC energy-measurement solution for AC/DC power supplies that brings a higher level of management and control to servers and other equipment in data centers.
Maxim unveils single-chip PMICs for Icera's E400/E450 platform
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced power-management ICs (PMICs) for LTE/WCDMA/GSM/GPRS/EDGE data cards based on Icera's E400/E450 platform. The MAX8982A/MAX8982X devices integrate four high-efficiency step-down converters and nine low-dropout linear regulators (LDOs) to power all RF and baseband circuitry.
Hot-swap controller facilitates current monitoring in high-availability systems
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced a hot-swap controller for 1 V to 16 V backplanes. The device features an integrated current-sense amplifier that provides a 1% accurate current output over a 10 mV to 50 mV input voltage range.
Switch-mode LED driver solution enables drop-in replacements for halogen MR16 lamps
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced the MAX16840, a switch-mode LED driver that employs a proprietary architecture to ensure flicker-free, dimmable operation with electronic transformers and cut-angle dimmers. Maxim’s patent-pending approach enables the design of retrofit LED lamps that can replace halogen MR16s without any changes to the existing electrical infrastructure. This removes an important obstacle to commercial viability, allowing end users to enjoy all the benefits of LED lighting with substantially lower deployment costs.
Mouser and Maxim Integrated Products go global
Mouser Electronics has launched a major global distribution partnership with Maxim Integrated Products. This worldwide agreement between two of the industry's premier solutions and service providers gives design engineers immediate access to Maxim's vast array of advanced semiconductor components and tools.
Smartphones raise profile, prospects for analog/mixed-signal
There has been a major shift in the cell phone market, with smartphones gaining prominence over feature phones in the past few years. The paradigm shift in phones has created market opportunities for other consumer products, such as e-readers and tablet computers.
Space saving 4-A switching regulator simplifies designs, improves reliability
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced a low-voltage (2.4 V to 3.6 V), synchronous switching regulator in a 2 mm x 2 mm wafer-level package (WLP). The miniature step-down regulator integrates MOSFETs to simplify design, minimize EMI, improve reliability, and save board space. The MAX15040 operates from a fixed 1 MHz switching frequency to further reduce total solution size, as it allows all-ceramic-capacitor designs.
Fully programmable, multistate, dual analog + digital variable-gain amplifier
With the MAX2062, Maxim Integrated Products launched what the company claims to be the industry's only fully programmable, multistate, dual-channel, analog + digital IF/RF variable-gain amplifier (VGA). The device delivers an unparalleled combination of VGA performance, programmability, and component integration.
LNAs extend receiver sensitivity and boost GPS receiver performance
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced the newest additions to its GPS/GNSS low-noise amplifier (LNA) family. Designed using Maxim's advanced SiGe processes, these fully integrated LNAs feature a low noise figure of 0.65 dB. The devices improve receive sensitivity and read range over discrete or highly integrated CMOS solutions.
Maxim unveils industry's highest performance ambient-light sensor
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced a fully integrated digital ambient-light sensor (ALS) with an adaptive gain block. Designed using the company's proprietary BiCMOS technology, the device integrates two photodiodes, an ADC, and all necessary digital functionality into a tiny 2mm x 2mm package.
2.1-MHz automotive step-down converters consume 25 microamps
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced automotive-grade, synchronous step-down converters that consume 25 microamps (no load) and deliver 1 A and 600 mA, respectively. The 2.1 MHz step-down converters are optimized for operation over the 3.5 V to 28 V range.
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24-bit ADC provides high resolution for low power precision sensor applications
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced a single-channel, 24-bit ADC that offers an industry-leading 23.9-bit effective resolution (ENOB) at < 300µA. The higher ENOB eliminates power-hungry gain stages while achieving the highest precision possible from the sensor.
Audio codec protects against loudspeaker damage, boosts audio fidelity
Maxim Integrated Productsste has introduced an integrated stereo audio codec that applies Maxim's FLEXSOUND audio processor technology to offer improved loudspeaker performance by optimizing the signal level and frequency response, while limiting the maximum distortion and power at the output to prevent speaker damage.
Active-clamped, current-mode PWM controller offers more than 90 percent efficiency
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced a high-frequency, current-mode PWM controller with an active-clamp architecture and spread-spectrum operation. The device's active-clamp topology delivers better than 90 percent efficiency, thus reducing power consumption in synchronous forward/flyback power supplies targeting IEEE 802.3af/at power devices (PDs).
Haptic actuator controller integrates circuitry for touch pressure measurements
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced a TacTouch haptic actuator controller for single-/multilayer piezo actuators and electroactive polymers (EAPs) in touch-enabled devices.
New IC reduces battery-management system costs by 80 percent in hybrid and electric vehicles
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced a high-voltage, 12-cell, battery-monitoring IC for hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, and any system that stacks long series strings of batteries.
Hot-swap controller integrates 10-bit I2C system monitor to target high-availability systems
Maxim Integrated Products is introducing a single-channel hot-swap controller for 0 to 16 V backplanes. The device allows line cards to be safely inserted and removed from a live backplane without causing glitches on the system power-supply rail.
Class D amplifiers prevent clipping, protect speakers from damaging output voltages
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced a family of filterless Class D amplifiers available in 2 x 12 W, 2 x 20 W, and 1 x 40 W configurations.
High-current buck converter targets portable applications
Maxim Integrated Products has unveiled a synchronous, high-efficiency, DC-DC step-down converter based on Maxim's advanced BiCMOS process and packaging technologies which enable the device to deliver up to 2.5 A of output current from a 4mm2 wafer-level package (WLP).
HB LED driver targets high-power automotive lighting demands
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced a high-voltage HB LED driver for boost, buck-boost, and buck configurations.
Ultra-low-power security manager provides nonimprinting memory and tamper detection
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced the MAX36051 security manager which provides 128 bytes of nonimprinting memory to securely store sensitive data, while drawing little battery power in standby mode (1.5 microamps).
WLED driver integrates a 48-V MOSFET to provide a complete backlighting solution
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced a six-string WLED driver that provides a complete backlighting solution for notebooks and netbooks. The high-performance step-up controller integrates a 48 V MOSFET capable of driving up to 13 LEDs/string.
PMIC gives up to 93 percent efficiency for cell phone displays
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced a highly integrated power-management IC (PMIC) for cell phone displays which integrates a white LED (WLED) driver, passive-matrix organic LED (PMOLED) driver, and a linear drop-out regulator (LDO) in a 10mm2 package.
Adaptive mode switching helps backlight drivers boost efficiency by 12 percent in portable devices
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced negative charge pumps for up to 6 or 7 white LEDs (WLEDs) in a 3 mm x 3 mm TQFN package.
±15-kV ESD-protected EL driver provides lowest audible noise, offers maximum flexibility
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced a ±15 kV ESD-protected, DC-to-AC converter designed for driving two electroluminescent (EL) lamps.
Security manager device features hierarchical secure nonimprinting memory and tamper detection
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced a security manager with 1024 bytes of nonimprinting memory to securely store sensitive data.
Low-power microprocessor supervisory circuits target portable equipment applications
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced the microprocessor supervisory circuits in a 1 mm x 1 mm chip-scale package.
All-in-one power solution offers twin benefits
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced a highly integrated power solution that combines a multichemistry battery charger with dual Quick-PWM step-down controllers.
Precision CSA with chip-select pin offers power management benefits
Maxim Integrated Products has expanded its portfolio of industry-leading, high-side current-sense amplifiers (CSAs) with the MAX9934.
Mature Maxim semiconductor IC products to be supported by Rochester Electronics
Best-in-class silicon tuner eliminates spurs in analog and digital TV reception
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced a broadband, multistandard silicon tuner for worldwide hybrid TVs, as well as terrestrial and cable set-top boxes.
WLED driver with PWM-controllable boost converter maximizes power efficiency
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced a high-efficiency WLED driver with an integrated boost converter and five GPIO ports that can be used to drive LEDs (powered from an alternate power supply) in parallel.
12-/8-channel system monitors simplify current monitoring
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced flash-configurable system monitors that supervise 12/8 voltages plus one current.
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