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MAX16984A Automotive High-Current Step-Down Converter with USB Protection/Host Charger Adapter Emulator
The MAX16984A combines a 5V automotive-grade step-down converter capable of driving up to 3.0A, ...
- Integrated DC-DC and USB Host Charge Emulator Enables 1-Chip Solution Directly from Car Battery to Portable Device
- 4.5V to 28V (42V Load Dump) Operating Voltage
- 5V, 3.0A Output Current Capability
- Low-Q Current Skip and Shutdown Modes
- Soft-Start Reduces Inrush Current
- Low-Noise Features Prevent Interference with AM Band and Portable Devices
- Fixed-Frequency 220kHz to 2.2MHz Operation
- Forced-PWM Option at No Load
- Spread Spectrum for EMI Reduction
- SYNC Input for Frequency Parking
- Optimal USB Power and Communication for Portable Devices
- User-Adjustable Voltage Gain Adjusts Output Between 5V and 6.15V for Cable Compensation
- ±3% Accuracy User-Adjustable USB Current Limit
- 4Ω USB 2.0 1GHz Data Switches
- Integrated iPod/iPhone/iPad Charge-Detection Termination Resistors
- Supports USB BC1.2 Charging Downstream Port(CDP) and Dedicated Charging Port (DCP) Modes
- Supports Chinese Telecommunication Industry Standard YD/T 1591-2009
- Compatible with USB On-the-Go Specification
- High-Speed Pass-Through Mode
- Robust Design Keeps Vehicle System and Portable Devices Safe in Automotive Environment
- Short-to-Battery Protection on DC-DC Converter
- Short-to-Battery Protection on USB Pins
- ±25kV Air/±8kV Contact ISO 10605
- ±15kV Air/±8kV Contact IEC 61000-4-2
- ±15kV Air/±8kV Contact (330Ω, 330pF)
- Fault-Indication Active-Low, Open-Drain Output
- Reduced Inrush Current with Soft-Start
- Overtemperature Protection
- -40°C to +125°C Operating Temperature Range
- 32-Pin, 5mm x 5mm, TQFN Package
MAX33074E +3V to +5.5V, RS-485 Half-Duplex Transceiver with ±65V Fault Protection, ±40V CMR, and ±40kV ESD
The MAX33070E/MAX33071E/MAX33074E are a family of fault-protected RS-485/RS-422 transceivers wit...
- Integrated Protection for Robust Communication
- Protection on Driver Outputs/Receiver Inputs (A, B Data Lines)
- ±65V Fault Protection Range on Driver Outputs/Receiver Inputs
- ±40V Common-Mode Range on Driver Outputs/Receiver Inputs
- ±40kV Human Body Model (JEDEC JS-001-2017) ESD Protection
- ±15kV Air-Gap Discharge (IEC 61000-4-2) ESD Protection
- ±10kV Contact Discharge (IEC 61000-4-2) ESD Protection
- Hot-Swap Protection
- Short-Circuit Protection
- Thermal Shutdown
- True Fail-Safe Guarantees Known Receiver Output State
- Wide Operating Temperature Range from -40°C to +125°C
- Protection on Driver Outputs/Receiver Inputs (A, B Data Lines)
- High-Performance Transceiver Enables Flexible Designs
- Compliant with RS-485 EIA/TIA-485 Standard
- 500kbps (MAX33070E), 2Mbps (MAX33071E), 20Mbps (MAX33074E) Maximum Data Rate
- 3.3 and 5.0V Supply Voltage
- 1/8 Unit Load for up to 256 Devices on the Bus
MAX22531 Field-Side Self-Powered, 4-Channel, 12-bit, Isolated ADC
The MAX22530–MAX22532 are galvanically isolated, 4-channel, multiplexed, 12-bit, analog-to-digit...
- Enable Robust Detection of Multichannel Analog/Binary Inputs
- Withstands 3.5kVRMS Isolation for 60s (VISO) for the SSOP Package
- Withstands 5kVRMS Isolation for 60s (VISO) for the Wide SOIC Package
- 5.5mm of Creepage and Clearance for 20-pin or 28-pin SSOP Package
- 8mm of Creepage and Clearance for 16-pin Wide SOIC Package
- Group II CTI Package Material
- Reduces BOM and Board Space Through High Integration
- Field-Side Self-Powered with Integrated DC-DC Supply
- 12-bit, 20ksps Per-Channel ADC
- Programmable Threshold Comparators for each Channel
- Isolation for both Data and DC-DC Supply
- Integrated 1.8V Reference
- Increase System “Up Time” and Simplifies System Design & Maintenance
- Field-Side ADC Functionality Diagnostics
- Field-Side Continuous Power Monitoring
- Communication System Self-Diagnostics
- Flexible Control and Interface
- Programmable Upper and Lower Input Threshold Enable Programmable Hysteresis
- Comparator Output (COUT_) Pins for Fastest Response
- SPI Interface with CRC Option
- Precision Internal Reference ±1% (typ)
- -40°C to +125°C Operating Temperature Range
MAX22531EVKIT Evaluation Kit for the MAX22530/MAX22531
The MAX2253x evaluation kit (EV kit) provides the hardware and software necessary to evaluate th...
- Easy Evaluation of MAX22530/MAX22531
- EV kit is USB Powered, No Field -Side Supply Required
- All Input Accessible
- Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10- Compatible Software
- Proven PCB Layout
- Fully Assembled and Tested
- RoHS Compliant
MAX3100 SPI/MICROWIRE-Compatible UART in QSOP-16....
The MAX3100 universal asynchronous receiver transmitter (UART) is the first UART specifically op...
- Small TQFN and QSOP Packages Available..
- Full-Featured UART:
- IrDA SIR Timing Compatible
- 8-Word FIFO Minimizes Processor Overhead at High Data Rates
- Up to 230k Baud with a 3.6864MHz Crystal
- 9-Bit Address-Recognition Interrupt
- Receive Activity Interrupt in Shutdown
- SPI/MICROWIRE-Compatible µC Interface
- Lowest Power:
- 150µA Operating Current at 3.3V
- 10µA in Shutdown with Receive Interrupt
- +2.7V to +5.5V Supply Voltage in Operating Mode
- Schmitt-Trigger Inputs for Opto-Couplers
- TX and RTS Outputs Sink 25mA for Opto-Couplers
MAX22007EVKIT Evaluation Kit for the MAX22007
The MAX22007 evaluation kit (EV kit) provides the hard- ware and software necessary to evaluate ...
- Two Accessible Modes:
- Analog Output-Voltage Mode
- Analog Output-Current Mode
- Supports Load Impedance Detection
- Access to All GPIOs
- Windows® 10-Compatible Software
- Proven PCB Layout
- Fully Assembled and Tested
MAX22007 Four-Channel 12-Bit Configurable Analog Output with Integrated Voltage Reference
The MAX22007 is a software-configurable four-channel analog output device that drives a voltage ...
- Configurable Outputs
- Each Output Individually Configurable
- Internal Comparator to Allow Calculating Load Impedance for Voltage-Mode or Current-Mode
- Voltage Mode is 0V to 10.5V Linear Range with 12.5V Overrange for Loads from 1kΩ to 1MΩ
- Current Mode is 0mA to 21mA Linear Range with 25mA Overrange for Loads from 0Ω to 750Ω
- System Accuracy
- V/I Output Resolution is 12-Bits
- Factory Calibrated for Gain and Offset Error within ± 0.2% at +25°C
- V/I Total Unadjusted Error Less Than ± 1% from -40°C to +85°C
- Robust with Integrated Diagnostics
- ±42VP-P Protection for Output Drivers
- ±1kV Surge Protection with 4.99kΩ Series Resistors at Input Pins
- ±2.5kV HBM ESD Protection on All Pins
- Outputs have Short-Circuit and Overvoltage Protection with External Diodes
- Thermal Monitoring and Shutdown Protection
- Simple and Low-Cost Interface
- Up to 30MHz SPI Serial Interface with Optional 8-Bit CRC
- Daisy-Chain Mode to Reduce System Cost
- VDD = 2.7V to 5.5V for Easy Interface to the Microcontroller
- High Voltage Output Supplies:
- HVDD: +8V to +24V
- HVSS: -2V to 0V
- Robust Performance in a Compact Package
- -40°C to 85°C Operating Temperature Range
- 56-pin TQFN, 8mm x 8mm
MAX30134EVSYS Evaluation System for the MAX30131/MAX30132/MAX30134
The MAX30134 evaluation system provides a single platform to evaluate the functionality and feat...
- Convenient Platform to Evaluate the MAX30131/MAX30132/MAX30134
- Many Easy-to-Reach Test Points
- Multichannel Operation
- Windows® 7-, 8-, 10-Compatible GUI Software
- Fully Assembled and Tested
- Facilitates IEC61000-4-2 ESD Compliance Testing
- Ultra-Low-Power Design
MAX22246CWEVKIT Evaluation Kit for the MAX22245/MAX22246
The MAX22245/MAX22246 evaluation kits (EV kits) provide a proven design to evaluate the MAX22245...
- Broad Range of Data Transfer Rates (from DC to 200Mbps)
- MAX22245 with 2:0 Channel Configuration and MAX22246 with 1:1 Channel Configuration
- SMA Connectors for Easy Connection to External Equipment
- Wide Power Supply Voltage Range from 1.71V to 5.5V
- Guaranteed up to 5kVRMS Isolation for 60s
- -40°C to +125° C Temperature Range
- Proven PCB Layout
MAX2224XWEVKIT Evaluation Kit for the MAX22245/MAX22246
The MAX22245/MAX22246 evaluation kits (EV kits) provide a proven design to evaluate the MAX22245...
- Broad Range of Data Transfer Rates (from DC to 200Mbps)
- MAX22245 with 2:0 Channel Configuration and MAX22246 with 1:1 Channel Configuration
- SMA Connectors for Easy Connection to External Equipment
- Wide Power Supply Voltage Range from 1.71V to 5.5V
- Guaranteed up to 5kVRMS Isolation for 60s
- -40°C to +125° C Temperature Range
- Proven PCB Layout
MAX16984A Automotive High-Current Step-Down Converter with USB Protection/Host Charger Adapter Emulator
The MAX16984A combines a 5V automotive-grade step-down converter capable of driving up to 3.0A, ...
- Integrated DC-DC and USB Host Charge Emulator Enables 1-Chip Solution Directly from Car Battery to Portable Device
- 4.5V to 28V (42V Load Dump) Operating Voltage
- 5V, 3.0A Output Current Capability
- Low-Q Current Skip and Shutdown Modes
- Soft-Start Reduces Inrush Current
- Low-Noise Features Prevent Interference with AM Band and Portable Devices
- Fixed-Frequency 220kHz to 2.2MHz Operation
- Forced-PWM Option at No Load
- Spread Spectrum for EMI Reduction
- SYNC Input for Frequency Parking
- Optimal USB Power and Communication for Portable Devices
- User-Adjustable Voltage Gain Adjusts Output Between 5V and 6.15V for Cable Compensation
- ±3% Accuracy User-Adjustable USB Current Limit
- 4Ω USB 2.0 1GHz Data Switches
- Integrated iPod/iPhone/iPad Charge-Detection Termination Resistors
- Supports USB BC1.2 Charging Downstream Port(CDP) and Dedicated Charging Port (DCP) Modes
- Supports Chinese Telecommunication Industry Standard YD/T 1591-2009
- Compatible with USB On-the-Go Specification
- High-Speed Pass-Through Mode
- Robust Design Keeps Vehicle System and Portable Devices Safe in Automotive Environment
- Short-to-Battery Protection on DC-DC Converter
- Short-to-Battery Protection on USB Pins
- ±25kV Air/±8kV Contact ISO 10605
- ±15kV Air/±8kV Contact IEC 61000-4-2
- ±15kV Air/±8kV Contact (330Ω, 330pF)
- Fault-Indication Active-Low, Open-Drain Output
- Reduced Inrush Current with Soft-Start
- Overtemperature Protection
- -40°C to +125°C Operating Temperature Range
- 32-Pin, 5mm x 5mm, TQFN Package
MAX33074E +3V to +5.5V, RS-485 Half-Duplex Transceiver with ±65V Fault Protection, ±40V CMR, and ±40kV ESD
The MAX33070E/MAX33071E/MAX33074E are a family of fault-protected RS-485/RS-422 transceivers wit...
- Integrated Protection for Robust Communication
- Protection on Driver Outputs/Receiver Inputs (A, B Data Lines)
- ±65V Fault Protection Range on Driver Outputs/Receiver Inputs
- ±40V Common-Mode Range on Driver Outputs/Receiver Inputs
- ±40kV Human Body Model (JEDEC JS-001-2017) ESD Protection
- ±15kV Air-Gap Discharge (IEC 61000-4-2) ESD Protection
- ±10kV Contact Discharge (IEC 61000-4-2) ESD Protection
- Hot-Swap Protection
- Short-Circuit Protection
- Thermal Shutdown
- True Fail-Safe Guarantees Known Receiver Output State
- Wide Operating Temperature Range from -40°C to +125°C
- Protection on Driver Outputs/Receiver Inputs (A, B Data Lines)
- High-Performance Transceiver Enables Flexible Designs
- Compliant with RS-485 EIA/TIA-485 Standard
- 500kbps (MAX33070E), 2Mbps (MAX33071E), 20Mbps (MAX33074E) Maximum Data Rate
- 3.3 and 5.0V Supply Voltage
- 1/8 Unit Load for up to 256 Devices on the Bus
MAX22531 Field-Side Self-Powered, 4-Channel, 12-bit, Isolated ADC
The MAX22530–MAX22532 are galvanically isolated, 4-channel, multiplexed, 12-bit, analog-to-digit...
- Enable Robust Detection of Multichannel Analog/Binary Inputs
- Withstands 3.5kVRMS Isolation for 60s (VISO) for the SSOP Package
- Withstands 5kVRMS Isolation for 60s (VISO) for the Wide SOIC Package
- 5.5mm of Creepage and Clearance for 20-pin or 28-pin SSOP Package
- 8mm of Creepage and Clearance for 16-pin Wide SOIC Package
- Group II CTI Package Material
- Reduces BOM and Board Space Through High Integration
- Field-Side Self-Powered with Integrated DC-DC Supply
- 12-bit, 20ksps Per-Channel ADC
- Programmable Threshold Comparators for each Channel
- Isolation for both Data and DC-DC Supply
- Integrated 1.8V Reference
- Increase System “Up Time” and Simplifies System Design & Maintenance
- Field-Side ADC Functionality Diagnostics
- Field-Side Continuous Power Monitoring
- Communication System Self-Diagnostics
- Flexible Control and Interface
- Programmable Upper and Lower Input Threshold Enable Programmable Hysteresis
- Comparator Output (COUT_) Pins for Fastest Response
- SPI Interface with CRC Option
- Precision Internal Reference ±1% (typ)
- -40°C to +125°C Operating Temperature Range
MAX22531EVKIT Evaluation Kit for the MAX22530/MAX22531
The MAX2253x evaluation kit (EV kit) provides the hardware and software necessary to evaluate th...
- Easy Evaluation of MAX22530/MAX22531
- EV kit is USB Powered, No Field -Side Supply Required
- All Input Accessible
- Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10- Compatible Software
- Proven PCB Layout
- Fully Assembled and Tested
- RoHS Compliant
MAX3100 SPI/MICROWIRE-Compatible UART in QSOP-16....
The MAX3100 universal asynchronous receiver transmitter (UART) is the first UART specifically op...
- Small TQFN and QSOP Packages Available..
- Full-Featured UART:
- IrDA SIR Timing Compatible
- 8-Word FIFO Minimizes Processor Overhead at High Data Rates
- Up to 230k Baud with a 3.6864MHz Crystal
- 9-Bit Address-Recognition Interrupt
- Receive Activity Interrupt in Shutdown
- SPI/MICROWIRE-Compatible µC Interface
- Lowest Power:
- 150µA Operating Current at 3.3V
- 10µA in Shutdown with Receive Interrupt
- +2.7V to +5.5V Supply Voltage in Operating Mode
- Schmitt-Trigger Inputs for Opto-Couplers
- TX and RTS Outputs Sink 25mA for Opto-Couplers
MAX22007EVKIT Evaluation Kit for the MAX22007
The MAX22007 evaluation kit (EV kit) provides the hard- ware and software necessary to evaluate ...
- Two Accessible Modes:
- Analog Output-Voltage Mode
- Analog Output-Current Mode
- Supports Load Impedance Detection
- Access to All GPIOs
- Windows® 10-Compatible Software
- Proven PCB Layout
- Fully Assembled and Tested
MAX22007 Four-Channel 12-Bit Configurable Analog Output with Integrated Voltage Reference
The MAX22007 is a software-configurable four-channel analog output device that drives a voltage ...
- Configurable Outputs
- Each Output Individually Configurable
- Internal Comparator to Allow Calculating Load Impedance for Voltage-Mode or Current-Mode
- Voltage Mode is 0V to 10.5V Linear Range with 12.5V Overrange for Loads from 1kΩ to 1MΩ
- Current Mode is 0mA to 21mA Linear Range with 25mA Overrange for Loads from 0Ω to 750Ω
- System Accuracy
- V/I Output Resolution is 12-Bits
- Factory Calibrated for Gain and Offset Error within ± 0.2% at +25°C
- V/I Total Unadjusted Error Less Than ± 1% from -40°C to +85°C
- Robust with Integrated Diagnostics
- ±42VP-P Protection for Output Drivers
- ±1kV Surge Protection with 4.99kΩ Series Resistors at Input Pins
- ±2.5kV HBM ESD Protection on All Pins
- Outputs have Short-Circuit and Overvoltage Protection with External Diodes
- Thermal Monitoring and Shutdown Protection
- Simple and Low-Cost Interface
- Up to 30MHz SPI Serial Interface with Optional 8-Bit CRC
- Daisy-Chain Mode to Reduce System Cost
- VDD = 2.7V to 5.5V for Easy Interface to the Microcontroller
- High Voltage Output Supplies:
- HVDD: +8V to +24V
- HVSS: -2V to 0V
- Robust Performance in a Compact Package
- -40°C to 85°C Operating Temperature Range
- 56-pin TQFN, 8mm x 8mm
MAX30134EVSYS Evaluation System for the MAX30131/MAX30132/MAX30134
The MAX30134 evaluation system provides a single platform to evaluate the functionality and feat...
- Convenient Platform to Evaluate the MAX30131/MAX30132/MAX30134
- Many Easy-to-Reach Test Points
- Multichannel Operation
- Windows® 7-, 8-, 10-Compatible GUI Software
- Fully Assembled and Tested
- Facilitates IEC61000-4-2 ESD Compliance Testing
- Ultra-Low-Power Design
MAX22246CWEVKIT Evaluation Kit for the MAX22245/MAX22246
The MAX22245/MAX22246 evaluation kits (EV kits) provide a proven design to evaluate the MAX22245...
- Broad Range of Data Transfer Rates (from DC to 200Mbps)
- MAX22245 with 2:0 Channel Configuration and MAX22246 with 1:1 Channel Configuration
- SMA Connectors for Easy Connection to External Equipment
- Wide Power Supply Voltage Range from 1.71V to 5.5V
- Guaranteed up to 5kVRMS Isolation for 60s
- -40°C to +125° C Temperature Range
- Proven PCB Layout
MAX2224XWEVKIT Evaluation Kit for the MAX22245/MAX22246
The MAX22245/MAX22246 evaluation kits (EV kits) provide a proven design to evaluate the MAX22245...
- Broad Range of Data Transfer Rates (from DC to 200Mbps)
- MAX22245 with 2:0 Channel Configuration and MAX22246 with 1:1 Channel Configuration
- SMA Connectors for Easy Connection to External Equipment
- Wide Power Supply Voltage Range from 1.71V to 5.5V
- Guaranteed up to 5kVRMS Isolation for 60s
- -40°C to +125° C Temperature Range
- Proven PCB Layout
Reference Designs
Models:
DS9090EVKIT
With the PC utility, exercise and evaluate a broad range of 1-Wire devices.
DS2484EVKIT
DS2484 Converts I2C slave to 1-Wire master. Independent and flexible I2C and 1-Wire operating vo...
DS9488-GP8
Simultaneously programs up to eight 1-Wire devices.
DS9481R-3C7
With the PC utility, easily exercise and evaluate 1-Wire devices.
DS9120
Designed for use with the DS2484EVKIT and 1-Wire PC adapters such as DS9490R.
MAX22190EVKIT
Fully IEC61131-2-compliant octal digital input with wire-break detection, integrated diagnostics...
MAX14914EVKIT
The only fully software-configurable DIO push-pull, fast, and surge protection product with Safe...
MAX14912EVKIT
Octal HS or push-pull, SafeDemag surge protection with integrated diagnostics and LED matrix.
MAX22701EVKIT
Includes two identical ICs for measurement of part-to-part propagation delay matching.
MAXREFDES70
Low-power, ultrasonic time-of-flight reference design for high-accuracy liquid flow measurement.
DS9090EVKIT
With the PC utility, exercise and evaluate a broad range of 1-Wire devices.
DS2484EVKIT
DS2484 Converts I2C slave to 1-Wire master. Independent and flexible I2C and 1-Wire operating vo...
DS9488-GP8
Simultaneously programs up to eight 1-Wire devices.
DS9481R-3C7
With the PC utility, easily exercise and evaluate 1-Wire devices.
DS9120
Designed for use with the DS2484EVKIT and 1-Wire PC adapters such as DS9490R.
MAX22190EVKIT
Fully IEC61131-2-compliant octal digital input with wire-break detection, integrated diagnostics...
MAX14914EVKIT
The only fully software-configurable DIO push-pull, fast, and surge protection product with Safe...
MAX14912EVKIT
Octal HS or push-pull, SafeDemag surge protection with integrated diagnostics and LED matrix.
MAX22701EVKIT
Includes two identical ICs for measurement of part-to-part propagation delay matching.
MAXREFDES70
Low-power, ultrasonic time-of-flight reference design for high-accuracy liquid flow measurement.
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