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Maxim provides wide range of products that were designed for use in USB signaling and USB power management. Our USB battery charger ICs offer USB-C and BC1.2 adapter detection, reduce charge time and heat while maximizing safety. Our USB battery charger detector ICs enable universal and optimal charging over USB-C or legacy ports.
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March 03, 2022
It is possible to deliver power and data to operate I2C and SPI endpoints, such as humidity or temperature sensors, with the use of a single wire connection and ground using Analog Devices’ 1-Wire technology.
February 17, 2022
The 1-Wire Silicon Serial Number DS2401 and DS1990A, has suffered supply chain issues. To relieve this issue, Analog Devices has developed the alternatives DS2401A and DS1990AA.
October 13, 2021
Get a better understanding of when and why system reliability is important and how a low-power microcontroller can enhance reliability.
August 14, 2021
This blog discusses power outages and Maxim’s new solution for power backup in battery and line powered systems
May 19, 2021
A combination of the ultra- low power Artificial Intelligence (AI) processor and pattern recognition models greatly enhances smart wake up by detecting one or more people in the field of view with minimum power.
March 11, 2021
The annual Assistant Excellence Conference (AEC) provides professional development for Maxim global assistants and is produced by the Maxim assistant community.
March 05, 2021
Learn about two tools to help with power design and inductor selection: Maxim's EE-Sim Design Tool and Würth's REDEXPERT.
February 23, 2021
Greatly reduce power dissipation and shrink form factor with a highly robust integrated digital output solution, the MAX14919.
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.
Featured Products
MAX25432BEVKIT Evaluation Kit for the MAX25432
- 100W USB-PD Rev. 3.0 with PPS for CDP and DCP Applications
- Legacy USB 2.0 Charging Support—Meets MFi R3x
- Programmable Fixed and Augmented PDOs Using the Feather Board and GUI
- Test Points Available for Signals and Buck-Boost analysis
- Fully Assembled and Tested, Proven PCB Layout

MAX25432 Automotive, 100W, USB PD, PPS, Buck-Boost Port Controller and Protector
- USB PD PHY That Is TCPCI-Standard for Use with Any Low-Cost I2C Master (Hub IC, MCU, SoC)
- Ground Offset Adjusted BMC PHY for Maximum Signal-to-Noise Ratio
- Non-TCPC Versions Available for Protecting External USB PD Controller (MAX25432A)
- Integrated Buck-Boost Controller for External H-Bridge
- 4.5V to 36V Input Operating Range
- 220kHz, 300kHz, and 400kHz Switching Frequency
- External Frequency Synchronization and Spread Spectrum for Reduced EMI
- USB PD PPS APDO Support – TID 5821
- 10mV Programmable Voltage Step Size
- 25mA Programmable Current Step Size
- Integrated Cable Compensation up to 516mΩ
- Highest Performance, Safest, and Lowest Cost Passenger Cable-Shield Short-to-Battery Protection
- Minimizes Short-Circuit Currents with a Small, Single-FET Solution
- Integrated High-Side Current-Sense Amplifiers, ADC and DAC
- Integrated 3.3V to 5.0V, 1.5W, Smart, Reliable VCONN Switches and Protection
- 50mA Programmable Overcurrent Step Size
- Integrated 24V DC Protection on Protected HVD+, HVD-, HVCC1, HVCC2 Outputs
- Integrated Legacy USB 2.0 Charging Support Including BC1.2, Apple CarPlay, OTG, and Apple MFi Rev 3x
- Integrated ±15kV Air-Gap/±8kV Contact Discharge ISO 10605 and IEC 61000-4-2 ESD Protection
- -40°C to +125°C Operating Temperature Range
- 40-Pin, 6mm x 6mm, TQFN Package with EP
- AEC-Q100 and AEC-Q006 Qualified

MAX77958EVKIT-2S6 Evaluation Kit for the MAX77958, MAX77961
- High Voltage VBUS Range
- Short to VBUS Protection on CC Pins
- Type-C Support and USB-PD Support
- Mode configuration: DFP/UFP/DRP
- Type-C rev1.3 and PD3.0 Compatible
- Cable Orientation and Power Role Detection
- Integrated VCONN Switch with OCP
- Support Try.Snk State
- Support Audio
- Support Debug Accessory Sink/Source Mode
- FRS (Fast Role Swap) Initial Sink Support
- PPS (Programmable Power Supply) Sink Support
- Support BC1.2 Legacy/Proprietary Charger Detection
- Integrated D+/D- Switches
- MTP Memory for Storing Custom Configuration
- Moisture Detection and Corrosion Prevention
- Customization Script
- I2C Programmable Configuration
- I2C Master to Control External Charger or DC-DC Converter IC
- Nine Configurable GPIOs (GPIO6 for SID)
- External SuperSpeed Mux/Detection/IRQ
- EN/DISABLE External Power or FETs
- On-Board I2C Interface
- Windows 10 Compatible
- Proven PCB Layout
- Fully Assembled and Tested

MAX77958EVKIT-3S6 Evaluation Kit for the MAX77958, MAX77961
- High Voltage VBUS Range
- Short to VBUS Protection on CC Pins
- Type-C Support and USB-PD Support
- Mode configuration: DFP/UFP/DRP
- Type-C rev1.3 and PD3.0 Compatible
- Cable Orientation and Power Role Detection
- Integrated VCONN Switch with OCP
- Support Try.Snk State
- Support Audio
- Support Debug Accessory Sink/Source Mode
- FRS (Fast Role Swap) Initial Sink Support
- PPS (Programmable Power Supply) Sink Support
- Support BC1.2 Legacy/Proprietary Charger Detection
- Integrated D+/D- Switches
- MTP Memory for Storing Custom Configuration
- Moisture Detection and Corrosion Prevention
- Customization Script
- I2C Programmable Configuration
- I2C Master to Control External Charger or DC-DC Converter IC
- Nine Configurable GPIOs (GPIO6 for SID)
- External SuperSpeed Mux/Detection/IRQ
- EN/DISABLE External Power or FETs
- On-Board I2C Interface
- Windows 10 Compatible
- Proven PCB Layout
- Fully Assembled and Tested
MAX16984AEVKIT Evaluation Kit for the MAX16984A
- Configurable Charge Detection Modes
- USB-IF BC1.2 CDP, DCP
- Apple 2.4A
- Samsung 2.0A
- China YD/T 1591-2009 Charging Specification
- Automatic USB Voltage Adjustment by Integrated DC-DC Converter (310kHz - 2.2MHz)
- Proven PCB Layout
- Fully Assembled and Tested

MAX16984A Automotive High-Current Step-Down Converter with USB Protection/Host Charger Adapter Emulator
- 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-IQ 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)
- Advanced Diagnostics Through I2C Bus
- Reduced Inrush Current with Soft-Start
- Over-temperature Protection
- -40°C to +125°C Operating Temperature Range
- 32-Pin, 5mm x 5mm, TQFN Package
MAX25430AEVKIT Evaluation Kit for the MAX25430
- 100W USB-PD REV3.0 Source Charger Solution using a Cypress PD Controller
- Legacy USB 2.0 Charging Support—Meets MFi R3x
- Register Set Accessible with Feather Board and GUI
- Test Points Available for Signal and Converter Analysis
- EV Kit is Ready for Factory IC Option with Customer Cable Shield Short-to-Battery Protection
- Proven PCB Layout
- Fully Assembled and Tested

MAX25430 Automotive 100W USB-PD Buck-Boost Port Controller and Protector
- Ground-Offset-Adjusted BMC PHY for Maximum Signal-to-Noise Ratio
- 4.5V to 36V Input Operating Range
- Fixed PDO 5V, 9V, 15V, and 20V up to 5.0A
- 220kHz, 300kHz, or 400kHz Switching Frequency
- External Frequency Synchronization and Spread Spectrum for Reduced EMI
- Minimizes Short-Circuit Currents with a Small, Single-FET Solution

MAX25400 Automotive Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Protector
- Targeted Features for Optimized USB Performance
- Two RON 3.3Ω (typ) USB 2.0 Data Switches
- 480Mbps, 12Mbps, or 1.5Mbps USB 2.0 Operation
- 9ms Fault-Recovery Time
- Robust for the Automotive Environment
- Short-to-Battery and Short-to-BUS Protection on Protected HVD+ and HVD- Outputs
- Tested to ISO 10605 and IEC 61000-4-2 ESD Standards
- 12-Pin (3mm x 3mm) TQFN-EP Package
- -40°C to +105°C Operating Temperature Range
- AEC-Q100 Qualified
MAX25400EVKIT Evaluation Kit for the MAX25400
- Protects D+ and D- Signals from Overvoltages Up to 18V and ESD Events
- USB BUS Undervoltage Lockout
- Passes 480Mbps USB Data Signals
- Low On-Resistance
- D+ and D-: 3.3Ω (typ)
- Active-Low FAULT Output Signal
- USB Powered
- Fully Assembled and Tested
- Evaluates the MAX25400 IC in a 12-Pin TQFN Package
MAX25432BEVKIT Evaluation Kit for the MAX25432
- 100W USB-PD Rev. 3.0 with PPS for CDP and DCP Applications
- Legacy USB 2.0 Charging Support—Meets MFi R3x
- Programmable Fixed and Augmented PDOs Using the Feather Board and GUI
- Test Points Available for Signals and Buck-Boost analysis
- Fully Assembled and Tested, Proven PCB Layout

MAX25432 Automotive, 100W, USB PD, PPS, Buck-Boost Port Controller and Protector
- USB PD PHY That Is TCPCI-Standard for Use with Any Low-Cost I2C Master (Hub IC, MCU, SoC)
- Ground Offset Adjusted BMC PHY for Maximum Signal-to-Noise Ratio
- Non-TCPC Versions Available for Protecting External USB PD Controller (MAX25432A)
- Integrated Buck-Boost Controller for External H-Bridge
- 4.5V to 36V Input Operating Range
- 220kHz, 300kHz, and 400kHz Switching Frequency
- External Frequency Synchronization and Spread Spectrum for Reduced EMI
- USB PD PPS APDO Support – TID 5821
- 10mV Programmable Voltage Step Size
- 25mA Programmable Current Step Size
- Integrated Cable Compensation up to 516mΩ
- Highest Performance, Safest, and Lowest Cost Passenger Cable-Shield Short-to-Battery Protection
- Minimizes Short-Circuit Currents with a Small, Single-FET Solution
- Integrated High-Side Current-Sense Amplifiers, ADC and DAC
- Integrated 3.3V to 5.0V, 1.5W, Smart, Reliable VCONN Switches and Protection
- 50mA Programmable Overcurrent Step Size
- Integrated 24V DC Protection on Protected HVD+, HVD-, HVCC1, HVCC2 Outputs
- Integrated Legacy USB 2.0 Charging Support Including BC1.2, Apple CarPlay, OTG, and Apple MFi Rev 3x
- Integrated ±15kV Air-Gap/±8kV Contact Discharge ISO 10605 and IEC 61000-4-2 ESD Protection
- -40°C to +125°C Operating Temperature Range
- 40-Pin, 6mm x 6mm, TQFN Package with EP
- AEC-Q100 and AEC-Q006 Qualified

MAX77958EVKIT-2S6 Evaluation Kit for the MAX77958, MAX77961
- High Voltage VBUS Range
- Short to VBUS Protection on CC Pins
- Type-C Support and USB-PD Support
- Mode configuration: DFP/UFP/DRP
- Type-C rev1.3 and PD3.0 Compatible
- Cable Orientation and Power Role Detection
- Integrated VCONN Switch with OCP
- Support Try.Snk State
- Support Audio
- Support Debug Accessory Sink/Source Mode
- FRS (Fast Role Swap) Initial Sink Support
- PPS (Programmable Power Supply) Sink Support
- Support BC1.2 Legacy/Proprietary Charger Detection
- Integrated D+/D- Switches
- MTP Memory for Storing Custom Configuration
- Moisture Detection and Corrosion Prevention
- Customization Script
- I2C Programmable Configuration
- I2C Master to Control External Charger or DC-DC Converter IC
- Nine Configurable GPIOs (GPIO6 for SID)
- External SuperSpeed Mux/Detection/IRQ
- EN/DISABLE External Power or FETs
- On-Board I2C Interface
- Windows 10 Compatible
- Proven PCB Layout
- Fully Assembled and Tested

MAX77958EVKIT-3S6 Evaluation Kit for the MAX77958, MAX77961
- High Voltage VBUS Range
- Short to VBUS Protection on CC Pins
- Type-C Support and USB-PD Support
- Mode configuration: DFP/UFP/DRP
- Type-C rev1.3 and PD3.0 Compatible
- Cable Orientation and Power Role Detection
- Integrated VCONN Switch with OCP
- Support Try.Snk State
- Support Audio
- Support Debug Accessory Sink/Source Mode
- FRS (Fast Role Swap) Initial Sink Support
- PPS (Programmable Power Supply) Sink Support
- Support BC1.2 Legacy/Proprietary Charger Detection
- Integrated D+/D- Switches
- MTP Memory for Storing Custom Configuration
- Moisture Detection and Corrosion Prevention
- Customization Script
- I2C Programmable Configuration
- I2C Master to Control External Charger or DC-DC Converter IC
- Nine Configurable GPIOs (GPIO6 for SID)
- External SuperSpeed Mux/Detection/IRQ
- EN/DISABLE External Power or FETs
- On-Board I2C Interface
- Windows 10 Compatible
- Proven PCB Layout
- Fully Assembled and Tested
MAX16984AEVKIT Evaluation Kit for the MAX16984A
- Configurable Charge Detection Modes
- USB-IF BC1.2 CDP, DCP
- Apple 2.4A
- Samsung 2.0A
- China YD/T 1591-2009 Charging Specification
- Automatic USB Voltage Adjustment by Integrated DC-DC Converter (310kHz - 2.2MHz)
- Proven PCB Layout
- Fully Assembled and Tested

MAX16984A Automotive High-Current Step-Down Converter with USB Protection/Host Charger Adapter Emulator
- 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-IQ 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)
- Advanced Diagnostics Through I2C Bus
- Reduced Inrush Current with Soft-Start
- Over-temperature Protection
- -40°C to +125°C Operating Temperature Range
- 32-Pin, 5mm x 5mm, TQFN Package
MAX25430AEVKIT Evaluation Kit for the MAX25430
- 100W USB-PD REV3.0 Source Charger Solution using a Cypress PD Controller
- Legacy USB 2.0 Charging Support—Meets MFi R3x
- Register Set Accessible with Feather Board and GUI
- Test Points Available for Signal and Converter Analysis
- EV Kit is Ready for Factory IC Option with Customer Cable Shield Short-to-Battery Protection
- Proven PCB Layout
- Fully Assembled and Tested

MAX25430 Automotive 100W USB-PD Buck-Boost Port Controller and Protector
- Ground-Offset-Adjusted BMC PHY for Maximum Signal-to-Noise Ratio
- 4.5V to 36V Input Operating Range
- Fixed PDO 5V, 9V, 15V, and 20V up to 5.0A
- 220kHz, 300kHz, or 400kHz Switching Frequency
- External Frequency Synchronization and Spread Spectrum for Reduced EMI
- Minimizes Short-Circuit Currents with a Small, Single-FET Solution

MAX25400 Automotive Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Protector
- Targeted Features for Optimized USB Performance
- Two RON 3.3Ω (typ) USB 2.0 Data Switches
- 480Mbps, 12Mbps, or 1.5Mbps USB 2.0 Operation
- 9ms Fault-Recovery Time
- Robust for the Automotive Environment
- Short-to-Battery and Short-to-BUS Protection on Protected HVD+ and HVD- Outputs
- Tested to ISO 10605 and IEC 61000-4-2 ESD Standards
- 12-Pin (3mm x 3mm) TQFN-EP Package
- -40°C to +105°C Operating Temperature Range
- AEC-Q100 Qualified
MAX25400EVKIT Evaluation Kit for the MAX25400
- Protects D+ and D- Signals from Overvoltages Up to 18V and ESD Events
- USB BUS Undervoltage Lockout
- Passes 480Mbps USB Data Signals
- Low On-Resistance
- D+ and D-: 3.3Ω (typ)
- Active-Low FAULT Output Signal
- USB Powered
- Fully Assembled and Tested
- Evaluates the MAX25400 IC in a 12-Pin TQFN Package