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On the Go Vital Monitoring and Gaming Platform
January 13, 2021
This blog explores an application using a low power SIMO PMIC, the world’s smallest solution size and highest system efficiency, and the story behind it.
The Dawn of the Self-Aware Machine
December 10, 2020
What does "The Dawn of the Self-aware Machine" really mean? I am sure many are thinking of the human-like robots seen in the movies as a way to further replace people on the factory floor.
How iButton Devices Facilitate Electric Car Safety
October 29, 2020
Formula Student Germany competitors design fierce electric race cars. They’ve relied on Maxim Integrated’s iButton devices for electric car safety.
How Being Bold Brings Smart Automation Solutions
October 27, 2020
See how the industry’s first true software-configurable universal analog IO solution provides the flexibility to meet industrial automation challenges.
How Performance at the Edge Drives Smarter Manufacturing
October 26, 2020
Maxim Integrated’s Jeff DeAngelis explains how the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted what’s needed for manufacturing lines to adapt to changing demands.
What Makes Cryptography Easier? Secure Authenticators and Coprocessors
September 17, 2020
See how secure authenticators and coprocessors make it easier for you to integrate cryptography to protect your embedded designs.
Extend the battery life of your vehicle tracker/asset tracker/IoT device 10-fold with Maxim’s ultra-low power GPS solution
September 15, 2020
Full ultra-low power GPS solution using the MAX2769C GNSS L1 receiver, and the MAX32632 ARM Cortex M4 microcontroller
Understand and Address Threats to Cryptographic Systems
September 10, 2020
Understand the threats that cryptographic systems face and how you can guard against these threats.
Two Beautiful Ways to Measure Temperature
September 09, 2020
Learn how easily you can design with the latest Maxim resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) and temperature sensors.
When Smarter Gets Smaller, Only a Dual-Core Micro Will Do
September 03, 2020
Learn how a dual-core Bluetooth Low Energy microcontroller meets the size, power, and security demands of wireless, battery-operated IoT designs.
Get More System Power Protection for Less
September 01, 2020
Understand the challenges of protecting the electronic load and the advantages of a high-performance, highly integrated system power protection solution.
Download App for Essential Analog IC Information On-the-Go
August 26, 2020
Learn how Maxim Integrated’s new Essential Analog mobile app makes it fast and easy to research analog ICs, order parts, get product news, and much more.
Crafty Engineers Create COVID-19 Monitoring Devices with Arduino Boards and Maxim ICs
August 25, 2020
Take a look at how the Arduino maker community has tapped into biosensors and reference designs to create COVID-19 monitoring devices.
High-Speed Serial Links for High-Performance ADAS Solutions
August 20, 2020
With Maxim’s GMSL high-speed serial link technology, Xylon is creating high-performance ADAS and autonomous driving development kits and video data loggers.
Why Hardware-Based Cryptography Offers Stronger IoT Design Protection
August 18, 2020
Learn why a hardware-based approach to cryptography provides more robust protection of IoT designs than software cryptography.
Power Up Internal Circuits While Simplifying Diagnostics for Signal Monitoring Applications
August 13, 2020
Learn how a digital isolator provides industrial system monitoring without an external isolated power supply.
Buck vs. Boost Converters: How Do They Compare
August 11, 2020
Understand the fundamental difference between buck and boost converters by reading this blog post.
Here’s an Easier Way to Keep Your IoT Devices Safe from Hackers
August 06, 2020
Learn how a new cryptographic coprocessor makes it easy to implement end-to-end encryption and other cybersecurity features for IoT devices.
Simplify Your PLC Design with a Digital I/O IC
August 04, 2020
Learn how a digital I/O IC can meet tough PLC design requirements: small size, flexibility, efficiency, and low heat dissipation.
Wearable Flags Health Changes in Seniors Via Biosensors and Predictive Analytics
July 30, 2020
Learn how CarePredict is giving seniors and their loved ones peace of mind with its wearable health-monitoring solution, designed with Maxim Integrated ICs.
Featured Products
MAX98400A Stereo, High-Power, Class D Amplifier
The MAX98400A/MAX98400B Class D amplifiers provide high-performance, thermally efficient amplifi...
- Wide 8V to 28V Supply Voltage Range
- Single Supply Operation
- Low EMI: Active Emissions Limiting
- Clipping Limiter
- Low Quiescent Current
- Thermal Foldback
- Thermal and Overcurrent Protection
MAX98400B Stereo, High-Power, Class D Amplifier
The MAX98400A/MAX98400B Class D amplifiers provide high-performance, thermally efficient amplifi...
- Wide 8V to 28V Supply Voltage Range
- Single Supply Operation
- Low EMI: Active Emissions Limiting
- Clipping Limiter
- Low Quiescent Current
- Thermal Foldback
- Thermal and Overcurrent Protection
MAX98390EVSYS Evaluation System for the MAX98390
For stereo evaluation and design use a MAX98390EVSYS# board with a MAX98390-ST-AUX# stereo expan...
- Complete Hardware System with Easy Setup, No Tools or Special Equipment Required
- Precharacterized Reference Microspeaker Included
- Easy-to-Use Graphical User Interfaces Software (Windows® 7/10 Compatible)
- DSM Sound Studio
- Quick Demo Using Included Speaker
- Extract: Speaker Parameter Extraction
- Tune: Full Acoustic Tuning Suite
- Evaluate: Compare Different Tunings
- MAX98390 Evaluation Software
- Complete Access to All Hardware Registers
MAX98390 Boosted Class-D Amplifier with Integrated Dynamic Speaker Management
The MAX98390 is a high-efficiency mono Class-D DSM smart amplifier that features an integrated b...
- Integrated Speaker Current and Voltage Sense Requires no External Components
- Integrated Programmable 10V Boost Converter
- Bypass Mode
- Envelope Tracking
- Integrated Dynamic Speaker Management
- Thermal Protection
- Excursion Protection
- Low-Frequency Extension
- 8-Band Parametric Equalizer
- Dynamic Range Compression
- Perceptual Power Reduction
- Debuzzer
- Stereo Bass Management
- Ultra-Low Noise Floor
- 10µV Output Noise
- 116dB Dynamic Range
- Low Distortion—0.01% THD+N
- Output Power at 1% THD+N, VVBAT = 4.3V
- 5.1W into 8Ω
- 5.1W into 4Ω
- Output Power at 10% THD+N, VVBAT = 4.3V
- 6.2W into 8Ω
- 6.2W into 4Ω
- System Efficiency
- 82% at 1.2W into 8Ω, VVBAT = 3.7V
- 86% at 0.45W into 8Ω, VVBAT = 3.7V
- Dynamic Speaker Output FET Scaling
- 2.65V to 5.5V Battery Voltage Range
- I2S/16-Channel TDM and I2C Interfaces
- Class-D Edge Rate Control Enables Filterless Operation
- Advanced Brownout-Protection Engine
- Extensive Click-and-Pop Suppression
- Robust Short-Circuit and Thermal Protection
- Space-Saving, 30-Bump WLP Package (2.468mm x 2.968mm, 0.5mm Pitch) or 36-Bump WLP Package (2.418mm x 2.608mm, 0.4mm Pitch)
MAX98395EVSYS Evaluation Kit for the MAX98395
The MAX98395 evaluation system (EV system) evaluates the MAX98395 mono Class-D audio amplifier f...
- Complete Hardware System with Easy Setup; No Tools or Special Equipment Required
- Easy to use Graphical User Interface (GUI) Evaluation Software (Windows 7/10 Compatible)
- Complete Access to all Hardware Registers
MAX98395 11.7W Digital Input Class DG Amplifier with I/V Sense and Ultra-Low Quiescent Power
The MAX98395 is a 11.7W high-efficiency, mono Class-DG speaker amplifier with industry leading q...
- Wide Input Supply Range (3.0V to 14V)
- Class-DG Operation Enables Industry Leading Quiescent Power
- 16mW at VPVDD = 3.8V
- 15mW at VPVDD = 12V
- Ultra-Low Noise Floor
- 11µVRMS Output Noise
- 116dB Dynamic Range
- Low Distortion
- -83dB THD+N at 2W into 8Ω, f = 1kHz and 3kHz
- -77dB THD+N at 2W into 8Ω, f = 6kHz
- Output Power at 1% THD+N:
- 7.7W into 8Ω, VPVDD = 12V
- 11.7W into 4Ω, VPVDD = 12V
- Speaker Amplifier Efficiency:
- 88% at 5W into 8Ω, VPVDD = 12V
- Class-D EMI Reduction Enables Filterless Operation
- Spread-Spectrum Modulation
- Switching Edge Rate Control
- Integrated Speaker Current and Voltage Sense Requires no External Components
- I2S/16-Channel TDM and I2C Digital Interfaces
- Playback and IV Paths Support Sample Rates up to 96kHz
- Dynamic Headroom Tracking (DHT) Maintains a Consistent Listening Experience
- Extensive Click-and-Pop Suppression
- 28-Bump WLP (1.62mm x 2.88mm x 0.5mm, 0.4mm Pitch)
MAX98308 3.3W Mono Class DG Multilevel Audio Amplifier
The MAX98307/MAX98308 fully differential mono Class DG multilevel power amplifiers with integrat...
- High Efficiency Combined with High Output Power
- Class DG Multilevel Modulation Ensures Maximum Efficiency Over Wide Output Power Range
- Improves Battery Life
- Low 1.85mA Quiescent Current
- High Output Power at 1% THD+N
- 1.54W at VPVDD = 3.6V, 8Ω + 68µH Load
- 2.85W at VPVDD = 5V, 8Ω + 68µH Load
- High Output Power at 10% THD+N
- 1.77W at VPVDD = 3.6V, 8Ω + 68µH Load
- 3.3W at VPVDD = 5V, 8Ω + 68µH Load
- 84% Efficiency (VPVDD = 3.6V, at 500mW Output)
- Active Emissions Limiting and Class DG Multilevel Output Modulation Eliminates EMI Output Filtering Requirement
- Integrated Charge Pump and High Efficiency Results in Small Solution Size
- Excellent RF Immunity
- Click-and-Pop Suppression
- Thermal and Overcurrent Protection
- Low-Current Shutdown Mode
MAX98307 3.3W Mono Class DG Multilevel Audio Amplifier
The MAX98307/MAX98308 fully differential mono Class DG multilevel power amplifiers with integrat...
- High Efficiency Combined with High Output Power
- Class DG Multilevel Modulation Ensures Maximum Efficiency Over Wide Output Power Range
- Improves Battery Life
- Low 1.85mA Quiescent Current
- High Output Power at 1% THD+N
- 1.54W at VPVDD = 3.6V, 8Ω + 68µH Load
- 2.85W at VPVDD = 5V, 8Ω + 68µH Load
- High Output Power at 10% THD+N
- 1.77W at VPVDD = 3.6V, 8Ω + 68µH Load
- 3.3W at VPVDD = 5V, 8Ω + 68µH Load
- 84% Efficiency (VPVDD = 3.6V, at 500mW Output)
- Active Emissions Limiting and Class DG Multilevel Output Modulation Eliminates EMI Output Filtering Requirement
- Integrated Charge Pump and High Efficiency Results in Small Solution Size
- Excellent RF Immunity
- Click-and-Pop Suppression
- Thermal and Overcurrent Protection
- Low-Current Shutdown Mode
MAX98358 PDM Input Class D Audio Power Amplifier
The MAX98358 is a digital pulse-density modulated (PDM) input Class D power amplifier that provi...
- Single-Supply Operation (2.5V to 5.5V)
- 3.2W Output Power into 4Ω at 5V
- 1.8mA Quiescent Current (VDD = 3.7V)
- 92% Efficiency (RL = 8Ω, POUT = 1.5W)
- 29µVRMS Output Noise (AV = 6dB)
- Low 0.013% THD+N at 1kHz
- Supported PDM_CLK Rates of 1.84MHz–4.32MHz and 5.28MHz–8.64MHz
- Supports Left, Right, or Left/2 + Right/2 Outputs
- Sophisticated Edge Rate Control Enables Filterless Class D Outputs
- 77dB PSRR at 217Hz
- Low RF Susceptibility Rejects TDMA Noise from GSM Radios
- Extensive Click-and-Pop Reduction Circuitry
- Robust Short-Circuit and Thermal Protection
- Available in Space-Saving Packages: 1.345mm x 1.435mm WLP (0.4mm Pitch), 3mm x 3mm TQFN
MAX98360B Tiny, Cost-Effective, Plug-and-Play Digital Class-D Amplifier
The MAX98360A/B/C/D is an easy-to-use, low-cost, digital pulse-code modulation (PCM) input Class...
- Simple Plug-and-Play Design
- Single-Supply Operation (2.5V to 5.5V)
- 3.2W Output Power into 4Ω at 5V
- 2.2mA Quiescent Current
- 1ms Turn-On Time (for MAX98360A and MAX98360B)
- 92% Efficiency (RL = 8Ω, THD+N = 10%)
- 10μVRMS Output Noise
- 110dB Dynamic Range
- Low 0.009% THD+N at 1kHz
- No MCLK Required
- Sample Rates of 8kHz to 96kHz
- Supports Left, Right, or (Left/2 + Right/2) Output in I2S and Left-Justified Modes
- Sophisticated Edge Rate Control Enables Filterless Class-D Outputs
- 81dB PSRR at 217Hz
- 1.5μA Standby Current Allows Elimination of GPIO for EN Pin
- Low RF Susceptibility Rejects TDMA Noise from GSM Radios
- Class-D Switching Frequency Trimmed to 5% for Better EMI Planning
- Extensive Click-and-Pop Reduction Circuitry
- Robust Short-Circuit and Thermal Protection
- Available in Space-Saving Package: 9-Pin WLP (0.4mm Pitch) or 10-Pin FC2QFN (0.5mm Pitch)
- 3.69mm2 Solution Size for WLP With A Single Bypass Capacitor
MAX98400A Stereo, High-Power, Class D Amplifier
The MAX98400A/MAX98400B Class D amplifiers provide high-performance, thermally efficient amplifi...
- Wide 8V to 28V Supply Voltage Range
- Single Supply Operation
- Low EMI: Active Emissions Limiting
- Clipping Limiter
- Low Quiescent Current
- Thermal Foldback
- Thermal and Overcurrent Protection
MAX98400B Stereo, High-Power, Class D Amplifier
The MAX98400A/MAX98400B Class D amplifiers provide high-performance, thermally efficient amplifi...
- Wide 8V to 28V Supply Voltage Range
- Single Supply Operation
- Low EMI: Active Emissions Limiting
- Clipping Limiter
- Low Quiescent Current
- Thermal Foldback
- Thermal and Overcurrent Protection
MAX98390EVSYS Evaluation System for the MAX98390
For stereo evaluation and design use a MAX98390EVSYS# board with a MAX98390-ST-AUX# stereo expan...
- Complete Hardware System with Easy Setup, No Tools or Special Equipment Required
- Precharacterized Reference Microspeaker Included
- Easy-to-Use Graphical User Interfaces Software (Windows® 7/10 Compatible)
- DSM Sound Studio
- Quick Demo Using Included Speaker
- Extract: Speaker Parameter Extraction
- Tune: Full Acoustic Tuning Suite
- Evaluate: Compare Different Tunings
- MAX98390 Evaluation Software
- Complete Access to All Hardware Registers
MAX98390 Boosted Class-D Amplifier with Integrated Dynamic Speaker Management
The MAX98390 is a high-efficiency mono Class-D DSM smart amplifier that features an integrated b...
- Integrated Speaker Current and Voltage Sense Requires no External Components
- Integrated Programmable 10V Boost Converter
- Bypass Mode
- Envelope Tracking
- Integrated Dynamic Speaker Management
- Thermal Protection
- Excursion Protection
- Low-Frequency Extension
- 8-Band Parametric Equalizer
- Dynamic Range Compression
- Perceptual Power Reduction
- Debuzzer
- Stereo Bass Management
- Ultra-Low Noise Floor
- 10µV Output Noise
- 116dB Dynamic Range
- Low Distortion—0.01% THD+N
- Output Power at 1% THD+N, VVBAT = 4.3V
- 5.1W into 8Ω
- 5.1W into 4Ω
- Output Power at 10% THD+N, VVBAT = 4.3V
- 6.2W into 8Ω
- 6.2W into 4Ω
- System Efficiency
- 82% at 1.2W into 8Ω, VVBAT = 3.7V
- 86% at 0.45W into 8Ω, VVBAT = 3.7V
- Dynamic Speaker Output FET Scaling
- 2.65V to 5.5V Battery Voltage Range
- I2S/16-Channel TDM and I2C Interfaces
- Class-D Edge Rate Control Enables Filterless Operation
- Advanced Brownout-Protection Engine
- Extensive Click-and-Pop Suppression
- Robust Short-Circuit and Thermal Protection
- Space-Saving, 30-Bump WLP Package (2.468mm x 2.968mm, 0.5mm Pitch) or 36-Bump WLP Package (2.418mm x 2.608mm, 0.4mm Pitch)
MAX98395EVSYS Evaluation Kit for the MAX98395
The MAX98395 evaluation system (EV system) evaluates the MAX98395 mono Class-D audio amplifier f...
- Complete Hardware System with Easy Setup; No Tools or Special Equipment Required
- Easy to use Graphical User Interface (GUI) Evaluation Software (Windows 7/10 Compatible)
- Complete Access to all Hardware Registers
MAX98395 11.7W Digital Input Class DG Amplifier with I/V Sense and Ultra-Low Quiescent Power
The MAX98395 is a 11.7W high-efficiency, mono Class-DG speaker amplifier with industry leading q...
- Wide Input Supply Range (3.0V to 14V)
- Class-DG Operation Enables Industry Leading Quiescent Power
- 16mW at VPVDD = 3.8V
- 15mW at VPVDD = 12V
- Ultra-Low Noise Floor
- 11µVRMS Output Noise
- 116dB Dynamic Range
- Low Distortion
- -83dB THD+N at 2W into 8Ω, f = 1kHz and 3kHz
- -77dB THD+N at 2W into 8Ω, f = 6kHz
- Output Power at 1% THD+N:
- 7.7W into 8Ω, VPVDD = 12V
- 11.7W into 4Ω, VPVDD = 12V
- Speaker Amplifier Efficiency:
- 88% at 5W into 8Ω, VPVDD = 12V
- Class-D EMI Reduction Enables Filterless Operation
- Spread-Spectrum Modulation
- Switching Edge Rate Control
- Integrated Speaker Current and Voltage Sense Requires no External Components
- I2S/16-Channel TDM and I2C Digital Interfaces
- Playback and IV Paths Support Sample Rates up to 96kHz
- Dynamic Headroom Tracking (DHT) Maintains a Consistent Listening Experience
- Extensive Click-and-Pop Suppression
- 28-Bump WLP (1.62mm x 2.88mm x 0.5mm, 0.4mm Pitch)
MAX98308 3.3W Mono Class DG Multilevel Audio Amplifier
The MAX98307/MAX98308 fully differential mono Class DG multilevel power amplifiers with integrat...
- High Efficiency Combined with High Output Power
- Class DG Multilevel Modulation Ensures Maximum Efficiency Over Wide Output Power Range
- Improves Battery Life
- Low 1.85mA Quiescent Current
- High Output Power at 1% THD+N
- 1.54W at VPVDD = 3.6V, 8Ω + 68µH Load
- 2.85W at VPVDD = 5V, 8Ω + 68µH Load
- High Output Power at 10% THD+N
- 1.77W at VPVDD = 3.6V, 8Ω + 68µH Load
- 3.3W at VPVDD = 5V, 8Ω + 68µH Load
- 84% Efficiency (VPVDD = 3.6V, at 500mW Output)
- Active Emissions Limiting and Class DG Multilevel Output Modulation Eliminates EMI Output Filtering Requirement
- Integrated Charge Pump and High Efficiency Results in Small Solution Size
- Excellent RF Immunity
- Click-and-Pop Suppression
- Thermal and Overcurrent Protection
- Low-Current Shutdown Mode
MAX98307 3.3W Mono Class DG Multilevel Audio Amplifier
The MAX98307/MAX98308 fully differential mono Class DG multilevel power amplifiers with integrat...
- High Efficiency Combined with High Output Power
- Class DG Multilevel Modulation Ensures Maximum Efficiency Over Wide Output Power Range
- Improves Battery Life
- Low 1.85mA Quiescent Current
- High Output Power at 1% THD+N
- 1.54W at VPVDD = 3.6V, 8Ω + 68µH Load
- 2.85W at VPVDD = 5V, 8Ω + 68µH Load
- High Output Power at 10% THD+N
- 1.77W at VPVDD = 3.6V, 8Ω + 68µH Load
- 3.3W at VPVDD = 5V, 8Ω + 68µH Load
- 84% Efficiency (VPVDD = 3.6V, at 500mW Output)
- Active Emissions Limiting and Class DG Multilevel Output Modulation Eliminates EMI Output Filtering Requirement
- Integrated Charge Pump and High Efficiency Results in Small Solution Size
- Excellent RF Immunity
- Click-and-Pop Suppression
- Thermal and Overcurrent Protection
- Low-Current Shutdown Mode
MAX98358 PDM Input Class D Audio Power Amplifier
The MAX98358 is a digital pulse-density modulated (PDM) input Class D power amplifier that provi...
- Single-Supply Operation (2.5V to 5.5V)
- 3.2W Output Power into 4Ω at 5V
- 1.8mA Quiescent Current (VDD = 3.7V)
- 92% Efficiency (RL = 8Ω, POUT = 1.5W)
- 29µVRMS Output Noise (AV = 6dB)
- Low 0.013% THD+N at 1kHz
- Supported PDM_CLK Rates of 1.84MHz–4.32MHz and 5.28MHz–8.64MHz
- Supports Left, Right, or Left/2 + Right/2 Outputs
- Sophisticated Edge Rate Control Enables Filterless Class D Outputs
- 77dB PSRR at 217Hz
- Low RF Susceptibility Rejects TDMA Noise from GSM Radios
- Extensive Click-and-Pop Reduction Circuitry
- Robust Short-Circuit and Thermal Protection
- Available in Space-Saving Packages: 1.345mm x 1.435mm WLP (0.4mm Pitch), 3mm x 3mm TQFN
MAX98360B Tiny, Cost-Effective, Plug-and-Play Digital Class-D Amplifier
The MAX98360A/B/C/D is an easy-to-use, low-cost, digital pulse-code modulation (PCM) input Class...
- Simple Plug-and-Play Design
- Single-Supply Operation (2.5V to 5.5V)
- 3.2W Output Power into 4Ω at 5V
- 2.2mA Quiescent Current
- 1ms Turn-On Time (for MAX98360A and MAX98360B)
- 92% Efficiency (RL = 8Ω, THD+N = 10%)
- 10μVRMS Output Noise
- 110dB Dynamic Range
- Low 0.009% THD+N at 1kHz
- No MCLK Required
- Sample Rates of 8kHz to 96kHz
- Supports Left, Right, or (Left/2 + Right/2) Output in I2S and Left-Justified Modes
- Sophisticated Edge Rate Control Enables Filterless Class-D Outputs
- 81dB PSRR at 217Hz
- 1.5μA Standby Current Allows Elimination of GPIO for EN Pin
- Low RF Susceptibility Rejects TDMA Noise from GSM Radios
- Class-D Switching Frequency Trimmed to 5% for Better EMI Planning
- Extensive Click-and-Pop Reduction Circuitry
- Robust Short-Circuit and Thermal Protection
- Available in Space-Saving Package: 9-Pin WLP (0.4mm Pitch) or 10-Pin FC2QFN (0.5mm Pitch)
- 3.69mm2 Solution Size for WLP With A Single Bypass Capacitor
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