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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
MAX22245 Reinforced, Fast, Low-Power Two-Channel Digital Isolators
The MAX22245/MAX22246 are a family of 2-channel reinforced, fast, low-power digital galvanic iso...
- Reinforced Galvanic Isolation for Fast Digital Signals
- Wide-Body 8-Pin SOIC with 8mm of Creepage and Clearance
- Up to 200Mbps Maximum Data Rate
- Withstands 5kVRMS for 60s (VISO)
- Continuously Withstands 1500VRMS (VIOWM)
- Withstands ±10kV Surge Between GNDA and GNDB with 1.2/50µs Waveform
- High CMTI (50kV/µs, typ)
- Low Power Consumption
- 0.76mW per Channel at 1Mbps with VDD = 1.8V
- 1.42mW per Channel at 1Mbps with VDD = 3.3V
- 3.2mW per Channel at 100Mbps with VDD = 1.8V
- Options to Support a Broad Range of Applications
- 2 Maximum Data Rates (200Mbps, 25Mbps)
- 2 Channel Direction Configurations
- 2 Output Default States (High or Low)
MAX22246 Reinforced, Fast, Low-Power Two-Channel Digital Isolators
The MAX22245/MAX22246 are a family of 2-channel reinforced, fast, low-power digital galvanic iso...
- Reinforced Galvanic Isolation for Fast Digital Signals
- Wide-Body 8-Pin SOIC with 8mm of Creepage and Clearance
- Up to 200Mbps Maximum Data Rate
- Withstands 5kVRMS for 60s (VISO)
- Continuously Withstands 1500VRMS (VIOWM)
- Withstands ±10kV Surge Between GNDA and GNDB with 1.2/50µs Waveform
- High CMTI (50kV/µs, typ)
- Low Power Consumption
- 0.76mW per Channel at 1Mbps with VDD = 1.8V
- 1.42mW per Channel at 1Mbps with VDD = 3.3V
- 3.2mW per Channel at 100Mbps with VDD = 1.8V
- Options to Support a Broad Range of Applications
- 2 Maximum Data Rates (200Mbps, 25Mbps)
- 2 Channel Direction Configurations
- 2 Output Default States (High or Low)
MAX14880 2.75kV, 3.5kV, and 5kV Isolated CAN Transceivers
The MAX14878–MAX14880 family of high-speed transceivers improve communication and safety by inte...
- Integrated Protection for Robust Communication
- 2.75kVRMS, 3.5kVRMS, or 5kVRMS Withstand Isolation Voltage for 60s (Galvanic Isolation)
- ±25V Receiver Input Common-Mode Range
- ±54V Fault Protection on Receiver Inputs
- High-Performance Transceiver Enables Flexible Designs
- Wide 1.71V to 5.5V Supply for the CAN Controller Interface
- Available 16-pin and 8-pin SOIC Package Pin Configurations
- Data Rates up to 1Mbps (Max)
- Dominant Timeout Protection
- Safety Regulatory Approvals
- UL According to UL1577 (Basic Insulation) (16-Pin Package Devices Only)
MAX14879 2.75kV, 3.5kV, and 5kV Isolated CAN Transceivers
The MAX14878–MAX14880 family of high-speed transceivers improve communication and safety by inte...
- Integrated Protection for Robust Communication
- 2.75kVRMS, 3.5kVRMS, or 5kVRMS Withstand Isolation Voltage for 60s (Galvanic Isolation)
- ±25V Receiver Input Common-Mode Range
- ±54V Fault Protection on Receiver Inputs
- High-Performance Transceiver Enables Flexible Designs
- Wide 1.71V to 5.5V Supply for the CAN Controller Interface
- Available 16-pin and 8-pin SOIC Package Pin Configurations
- Data Rates up to 1Mbps (Max)
- Dominant Timeout Protection
- Safety Regulatory Approvals
- UL According to UL1577 (Basic Insulation) (16-Pin Package Devices Only)
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
MAX22245 Reinforced, Fast, Low-Power Two-Channel Digital Isolators
The MAX22245/MAX22246 are a family of 2-channel reinforced, fast, low-power digital galvanic iso...
- Reinforced Galvanic Isolation for Fast Digital Signals
- Wide-Body 8-Pin SOIC with 8mm of Creepage and Clearance
- Up to 200Mbps Maximum Data Rate
- Withstands 5kVRMS for 60s (VISO)
- Continuously Withstands 1500VRMS (VIOWM)
- Withstands ±10kV Surge Between GNDA and GNDB with 1.2/50µs Waveform
- High CMTI (50kV/µs, typ)
- Low Power Consumption
- 0.76mW per Channel at 1Mbps with VDD = 1.8V
- 1.42mW per Channel at 1Mbps with VDD = 3.3V
- 3.2mW per Channel at 100Mbps with VDD = 1.8V
- Options to Support a Broad Range of Applications
- 2 Maximum Data Rates (200Mbps, 25Mbps)
- 2 Channel Direction Configurations
- 2 Output Default States (High or Low)
MAX22246 Reinforced, Fast, Low-Power Two-Channel Digital Isolators
The MAX22245/MAX22246 are a family of 2-channel reinforced, fast, low-power digital galvanic iso...
- Reinforced Galvanic Isolation for Fast Digital Signals
- Wide-Body 8-Pin SOIC with 8mm of Creepage and Clearance
- Up to 200Mbps Maximum Data Rate
- Withstands 5kVRMS for 60s (VISO)
- Continuously Withstands 1500VRMS (VIOWM)
- Withstands ±10kV Surge Between GNDA and GNDB with 1.2/50µs Waveform
- High CMTI (50kV/µs, typ)
- Low Power Consumption
- 0.76mW per Channel at 1Mbps with VDD = 1.8V
- 1.42mW per Channel at 1Mbps with VDD = 3.3V
- 3.2mW per Channel at 100Mbps with VDD = 1.8V
- Options to Support a Broad Range of Applications
- 2 Maximum Data Rates (200Mbps, 25Mbps)
- 2 Channel Direction Configurations
- 2 Output Default States (High or Low)
MAX14880 2.75kV, 3.5kV, and 5kV Isolated CAN Transceivers
The MAX14878–MAX14880 family of high-speed transceivers improve communication and safety by inte...
- Integrated Protection for Robust Communication
- 2.75kVRMS, 3.5kVRMS, or 5kVRMS Withstand Isolation Voltage for 60s (Galvanic Isolation)
- ±25V Receiver Input Common-Mode Range
- ±54V Fault Protection on Receiver Inputs
- High-Performance Transceiver Enables Flexible Designs
- Wide 1.71V to 5.5V Supply for the CAN Controller Interface
- Available 16-pin and 8-pin SOIC Package Pin Configurations
- Data Rates up to 1Mbps (Max)
- Dominant Timeout Protection
- Safety Regulatory Approvals
- UL According to UL1577 (Basic Insulation) (16-Pin Package Devices Only)
MAX14879 2.75kV, 3.5kV, and 5kV Isolated CAN Transceivers
The MAX14878–MAX14880 family of high-speed transceivers improve communication and safety by inte...
- Integrated Protection for Robust Communication
- 2.75kVRMS, 3.5kVRMS, or 5kVRMS Withstand Isolation Voltage for 60s (Galvanic Isolation)
- ±25V Receiver Input Common-Mode Range
- ±54V Fault Protection on Receiver Inputs
- High-Performance Transceiver Enables Flexible Designs
- Wide 1.71V to 5.5V Supply for the CAN Controller Interface
- Available 16-pin and 8-pin SOIC Package Pin Configurations
- Data Rates up to 1Mbps (Max)
- Dominant Timeout Protection
- Safety Regulatory Approvals
- UL According to UL1577 (Basic Insulation) (16-Pin Package Devices Only)
Reference Designs
Models:
DS9488-GP8
Simultaneously programs up to eight 1-Wire devices.
DS9090EVKIT
With the PC utility, exercise and evaluate a broad range of 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.
DS2484EVKIT
DS2484 Converts I2C slave to 1-Wire master. Independent and flexible I2C and 1-Wire operating vo...
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.
DS9488-GP8
Simultaneously programs up to eight 1-Wire devices.
DS9090EVKIT
With the PC utility, exercise and evaluate a broad range of 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.
DS2484EVKIT
DS2484 Converts I2C slave to 1-Wire master. Independent and flexible I2C and 1-Wire operating vo...
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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