Maxim has introduced the MAX4895E, a complete VGA port protector IC designed to interface between a video graphics controller and VGA port connector. This device integrates HSYNC/VSYNC level-shifting buffers to ensure full compatibility with VESA VSIS specifications. Additionally, it includes robust ESD protection on all seven VGA video outputs. This high level of integration allows the MAX4895E to eliminate the need for the multiple analog and p...

Phyworks has introduced the first single chip transceiver in CMOS to offer an integrated ±3°C temperature sensor and diagnostic reporting. Designed for 10GBASE-SR and 1G to 8G Fibre Channel SFP+ optical applications, the PHY3070 can be used with an external junction-temperature monitoring transistor to improve module temperature sensing accuracy. This reduces measurement variance due to the influence of IC temperature.

Maxim has introduced the MAX16065/MAX16066, flash configurable sequencers/monitors that simplify power management and help conserve power consumption. The devices eliminate the need for external current-sense amplifiers to monitor current and thus save both space and cost. Each device can be programmed for monitoring and sequencing system voltages. The MAX16065 manages up to twelve supply voltages simultaneously, and the MAX16066 manages up to ei...

Maxim has introduced the MAX17409, a single-phase step-down controller for powering NVIDIA GPUs. Its active voltage positioning dynamically lowers the output voltage in response to the load current, reducing output capacitance requirements and power dissipation. The load current is sensed at the MAX17409's output to minimize noise sensitivity, and can be sensed using a current-sense resistor or the DC resistance of the inductor.

Maxim has introduced the MAX3671/MAX3673 low-jitter, frequency synthesizers with nine phase-aligned LVPECL outputs for high-speed systems. These devices utilize a low-noise VCO and PLL architecture to generate high-frequency (312.5MHz), low-jitter (0.3psRMS) clock signals from a 62.5MHz reference-clock input. Configured through three 4-level control inputs, the MAX3671 simultaneously generates two different frequencies for both Ethernet port cloc...

Maxim Integrated Products has introduced the MAX16910, an ultra-low quiescent current, high-voltage linear regulator with a reset output. This 200mA linear regulator consumes only 20microamps (typ) of quiescent current to conserve battery life in always-on automotive applications. Designed for automotive environments using Maxim's robust BiCMOS process, the MAX16910 is capable of operating from a wide, 3.5V to 30V input-voltage range to withstand...

Maxim has introduced the MAX16814, a highly integrated four-string HB (high-brightness) LED driver capable of delivering up to 150mA per string. This device packs in all the features necessary to implement a high-performance backlight driver for LCD TVs, monitors, and automotive displays. Through this integration, the MAX16814 gives designers a cost-effective solution that greatly simplifies their lighting designs while offering unmatched perform...

Maxim has introduced the MAX9879, a stereo audio subsystem that sets new benchmarks for integration and performance. This device combines a high-efficiency, high-power, stereo Class D speaker amplifier; a DirectDrive(R) stereo headphone amplifier; and an ultra-low-noise, analog bypass switch.

Maxim has introduced the MAX13223E, a ±70V fault-protected, dual-channel RS-232 transceiver. Pin compatible with the industry-standard MAX3223E, the MAX13223E is the first overvoltage-protected RS-232 transceiver on the market. It integrates ±70V fault protection on the RS-232 interface pins, thus eliminating the need for external fault-protection circuitry, such as polyswitch limiters and zener diodes.

Maxim has introduced the DS4426, a low-cost, quad sink/source current DAC with tracking control. This device is an I2C-controlled, 7-bit current DAC with four output channels explicitly designed for power-supply margining and adjustment functions. Three of the DAC channels have additional circuitry to provide power-supply sequencing or tracking. Each output channel provides control of a DC-DC power supply by sinking or sourcing current directly i...

Maxim Integrated Products has introduced the MAX16056-MAX16059, ultra-low-power microprocessor supervisory circuits that monitor a single system supply voltage. These devices consume an industry-low 125nA supply current to extend battery life in power-sensitive applications.

Maxim Integrated Products has introduced the MAX16056-MAX16059, ultra-low-power microprocessor supervisory circuits that monitor a single system supply voltage. These devices consume an industry-low 125nA supply current to extend battery life in power-sensitive applications.

Maxim has introduced the MAX8844/MAX8845 28V, dual-/single-input, linear Li+ battery chargers with battery detection and overvoltage-protected outputs. These devices enhance flexibility by providing resistor-adjustable fast-charge and top-off current thresholds. To further increase flexibility, an autobooting assistant circuit distinguishes input sources and battery connection, and also provides an enable signal for system booting. The MAX8844/MA...

Maxim has introduced the MAX15500/MAX15501 industrial analog-output signal conditioners. These devices offer the industrial market a unique combination of higher functionality, greater integration, and smaller total solution size than competitive devices. They feature unprecedented integration: a programmable voltage-output amplifier and a current-output amplifier; ±10V and 4-20mA outputs operating directly from a 24V field supply; ±35V circuit...

Maxim has introduced the MAX4950A dual-channel buffer and equalizer designed to re-drive PCIe 1.0 and PCIe 2.0 signals. This device employs two identical signal-amplitude buffers with idle/receive detection to protect against unwanted noise at the output.

Maxim has introduced the MAX3986, a 1Gbps to 10.3Gbps, quad linear equalizer for copper interconnects. A high-performance, stand-alone equalizer, this device offers best-in-class port matching (typical return loss is 24dB) and channel-to-channel isolation (33dB, typ). Each channel is capable of compensating for losses in 20 inches of FR4, with data rates up to 10.3Gbps.

The MAX5965 meets IEEE 802.3at and IEEE 802.3af standards, allowing multiport PoE systems to deliver up to 45W over standard Cat5 Ethernet cable to power IP phones, wireless LAN access nodes, and IP cameras. This quad PSE controller is pin and function compatible with the MAX5945/LTC4258/LTC4259A 802.33af quad PSE controllers, and offers additional features, allowing 802.3af PSE system upgrades for higher power* with minimal hardware changes.

Maxim has introduced the MAX2036/MAX2038, fully integrated, SiGe variable-gain amplifiers (VGAs) with on-board continuous-wave Doppler (CWD) beamformers designed specifically for high-performance ultrasound-imaging applications. Together with the existing MAX2034 quad low-noise amplifier (LNA), the MAX2036/MAX2038 octal VGAs with CWD beamformers deliver the highest levels of integration, sensitivity, and dynamic range, along with the lowest outpu...

Maxim has introduced the MAX2036/MAX2038, a fully integrated, SiGe variable-gain amplifiers (VGAs) with on-board continuous-wave Doppler (CWD) beamformers designed specifically for high-performance ultrasound-imaging applications. Together with the existing MAX2034 quad low-noise amplifier (LNA), the MAX2036/MAX2038 octal VGAs with CWD beamformers deliver the highest levels of integration, sensitivity, and dynamic range, along with the lowest out...

Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX13362, a 24-channel switch-contact monitor for automotive switches. This device enables a single microcontroller to monitor up to 24 mechanical switches distributed throughout the automobile, thus eliminating the expense of multiple remote microcontrollers. The MAX13362 protects low-voltage circuitry from high voltages (27V, max) and reverse-battery conditions, making it well suited for monitoring remot...