The MAX9791 combines a stereo 2W Class D power amplifier, a stereo 180mW DirectDrive® headphone amplifier, and a 120mA low-dropout (LDO) linear regulator in a single device. The MAX9792 combines a mono 3W Class D power amplifier, a stereo 180mW DirectDrive headphone amplifier, and a 120mA LDO linear regulator in a single device.The MAX9791/MAX9792 feature Maxim's DirectDrive headphone amplifier architecture that produces a ground-referenced output from a single supply, eliminating the need for large DC-blocking capacitors, saving cost, board space, and component height. High 107dB DC PSRR and low 0.006% THD+N ensure clean, low-distortion amplification of the audio signal.The ground sense feature senses and corrects for the voltage difference between the output jack ground and device signal ground. This feature minimizes headphone amplifier crosstalk by sensing the impedance in the ground return trace and correcting for it at the output jack. This feature also minimizes ground-loop noise when the output socket is used as a line out connection to other grounded equipment (for example, a PC connected to a home hi-fi system).The MAX9791/MAX9792 feature low RF susceptibility, allowing the amplifiers to successfully operate in close proximity to wireless applications. The MAX9791/MAX9792 Class D amplifiers feature Maxim's spread-spectrum modulation and active emissions limiting circuitry. Industry-leading click-and-pop suppression eliminates audible transients during power-up and shutdown cycles.The MAX9791/MAX9792 wake-on-beep feature wakes up the speaker and headphone amplifiers when a qualified beep signal is detected at the BEEP input.For maximum flexibility, separate speaker and headphone amplifier control inputs provide independent shutdown of the speaker and headphone amplifiers. Additionally the LDO can be enabled independently of the audio amplifiers.The MAX9791/MAX9792 feature thermal-overload and output short-circuit protection. The devices are available in 28-pin TQFN packages and are specified over the -40°C to +85°C extended temperature range.ApplicationsNotebook ComputersPortable Multimedia PlayersTablet PCs

The MAX9860 is a low-power, voiceband, mono audio codec designed to provide a complete audio solution for wireless voice headsets and other mono voice audio devices. Using an on-chip bridge-tied load mono headphone amplifier, the MAX9860 can output 30mW into a 32Ω earpiece while operating from a single 1.8V power supply. Very low power consumption makes it an ideal choice for battery-powered applications.The MAX9860's flexible clocking circuitry utilizes common system clock frequencies ranging from 10MHz to 60MHz, eliminating the need for an external PLL and multiple crystal oscillators. Both the ADC and DAC support sample rates of 8kHz to 48kHz in either synchronous or asynchronous operation. Both master and slave timing modes are supported.Two differential microphone inputs are available with a user-programmable preamplifier and programmable gain amplifier. Automatic gain control with selectable attack/release times and signal threshold allows maximum dynamic range. A noise gate with selectable threshold provides a means to quiet the channel when no signal is present. Both the DAC and ADC digital filters provide full attenuation for out-of-band signals as well as a 5th order GSM-compliant digital highpass filter. A digital side tone mixer provides loopback of the microphones/ADC signal to the DAC/headphone output.Serial DAC and ADC data is transferred over a flexible digital I²S-compatible interface that also supports TDM mode. Mode settings, volume control, and shutdown are programmed through a 2-wire, I²C-compatible interface.The MAX9860 is fully specified over the -40°C to +85°C extended temperature range and is available in a low-profile, 4mm x 4mm, 24-pin thin QFN package.Request S/W DriversApplicationsAudio AccessoriesAudio HeadsetsMobile PhonesPortable Navigation DeviceSmart PhonesVoIP Phones

The MAX9860 is a low-power, voiceband, mono audio codec designed to provide a complete audio solution for wireless voice headsets and other mono voice audio devices. Using an on-chip bridge-tied load mono headphone amplifier, the MAX9860 can output 30mW into a 32Ω earpiece while operating from a single 1.8V power supply. Very low power consumption makes it an ideal choice for battery-powered applications.The MAX9860's flexible clocking circuitry utilizes common system clock frequencies ranging from 10MHz to 60MHz, eliminating the need for an external PLL and multiple crystal oscillators. Both the ADC and DAC support sample rates of 8kHz to 48kHz in either synchronous or asynchronous operation. Both master and slave timing modes are supported.Two differential microphone inputs are available with a user-programmable preamplifier and programmable gain amplifier. Automatic gain control with selectable attack/release times and signal threshold allows maximum dynamic range. A noise gate with selectable threshold provides a means to quiet the channel when no signal is present. Both the DAC and ADC digital filters provide full attenuation for out-of-band signals as well as a 5th order GSM-compliant digital highpass filter. A digital side tone mixer provides loopback of the microphones/ADC signal to the DAC/headphone output.Serial DAC and ADC data is transferred over a flexible digital I²S-compatible interface that also supports TDM mode. Mode settings, volume control, and shutdown are programmed through a 2-wire, I²C-compatible interface.The MAX9860 is fully specified over the -40°C to +85°C extended temperature range and is available in a low-profile, 4mm x 4mm, 24-pin thin QFN package.Request S/W DriversApplicationsAudio AccessoriesAudio HeadsetsMobile PhonesPortable Navigation DeviceSmart PhonesVoIP Phones

The MAX9938 high-side current-sense amplifier offers precision accuracy specifications of VOS less than 500µV (max) and gain error less than 0.5% (max). Quiescent supply current is an ultra-low 1µA. The MAX9938 fits in a tiny, 1mm x 1mm UCSP™ package size or a 5-pin SOT23 package, making the part ideal for applications in notebook computers, cell phones, PDAs, and all battery-operated portable devices where accuracy, low quiescent current, and small size are critical.The MAX9938 features an input common-mode voltage range from 1.6V to 28V. These current-sense amplifiers have a voltage output and are offered in four gain versions: 25V/V (MAX9938T), 50V/V (MAX9938F), 100V/V (MAX9938H), and 200V/V (MAX9938W).The four gain selections offer flexibility in the choice of the external current-sense resistor. The very low 500µV (max) input offset voltage allows small 25mV to 50mV full-scale VSENSE voltage for very low voltage drop at full-current measurement.The MAX9938 is offered in tiny 4-bump, UCSP (1mm x 1mm x 0.6mm footprint), 5-pin SOT23, and 6-pin µDFN (2mm x 2mm x 0.8mm) packages specified for operation over the -40°C to +85°C extended temperature range.ApplicationsCell PhonesNotebook ComputersPDAsPortable/Battery-Powered SystemsPower Management Systems

The AD5024 / AD5044 / AD5064 are low power, quad 12-/14-/ 16-bit buffered voltage output nanoDAC® DACs that offer relative accuracy specifications of 1 LSB INL and 1 LSB DNL with individual reference pins and can operate from a single 4.5 V to 5.5 V supply. The AD5024 / AD5044 / AD5064 parts also offer a differential accuracy specification of ±1 LSB. The parts use a versatile 3-wire, low power Schmitt trigger serial interface that operates at clock rates up to 50 MHz and is compatible with standard SPI, QSPI™, MICROWIRE™, and DSP interface standards. Integrated reference buffers and output amplifiers are also provided on-chip. The AD5024 / AD5044 / AD5064 / AD5064-1 incorporate a power-on reset circuit that ensures the DAC output powers up to zero scale or midscale and remains there until a valid write takes place to the device. The AD5024 / AD5044 / AD5064 / AD5064-1 contain a power-down feature that reduces the current consumption of the device to typically 400 nA at 5 V and provides software selectable output loads while in power-down mode. Total unadjusted error for the parts is

The MAX6070/MAX6071 offer a very low noise and low-drift voltage reference in a small 6-pin SOT23 package. These devices provide a 1/f noise voltage of only4.8µVP-P at an output voltage of 2.5V, with a temperature drift of 6ppm/°C (max, A grade). The devices consume 150µA of supply current and can sink and source up to 10mA of load current. The low-drift and low-noise specifications enable enhanced system accuracy, making these devices ideal for high-precision industrial applications. The MAX6070 offers a noise filter option for wideband applications.The devices are available in a 6-pin SOT23 package and specified over the extended industrial temperature range of -40°C to +125°C. The 2.5V options are alsoavailable in a 6-bump 0.78mm x 1.41mm wafer-level package (WLP).ApplicationsHigh-Accuracy Industrial and Process ControlHigh-Resolution ADCs and DACsPrecision Current SourcesPrecision Instrumentation

The MAX6070/MAX6071 offer a very low noise and low-drift voltage reference in a small 6-pin SOT23 package. These devices provide a 1/f noise voltage of only4.8µVP-P at an output voltage of 2.5V, with a temperature drift of 6ppm/°C (max, A grade). The devices consume 150µA of supply current and can sink and source up to 10mA of load current. The low-drift and low-noise specifications enable enhanced system accuracy, making these devices ideal for high-precision industrial applications. The MAX6070 offers a noise filter option for wideband applications.The devices are available in a 6-pin SOT23 package and specified over the extended industrial temperature range of -40°C to +125°C. The 2.5V options are alsoavailable in a 6-bump 0.78mm x 1.41mm wafer-level package (WLP).ApplicationsHigh-Accuracy Industrial and Process ControlHigh-Resolution ADCs and DACsPrecision Current SourcesPrecision Instrumentation

The MAX6070/MAX6071 offer a very low noise and low-drift voltage reference in a small 6-pin SOT23 package. These devices provide a 1/f noise voltage of only4.8µVP-P at an output voltage of 2.5V, with a temperature drift of 6ppm/°C (max, A grade). The devices consume 150µA of supply current and can sink and source up to 10mA of load current. The low-drift and low-noise specifications enable enhanced system accuracy, making these devices ideal for high-precision industrial applications. The MAX6070 offers a noise filter option for wideband applications.The devices are available in a 6-pin SOT23 package and specified over the extended industrial temperature range of -40°C to +125°C. The 2.5V options are alsoavailable in a 6-bump 0.78mm x 1.41mm wafer-level package (WLP).ApplicationsHigh-Accuracy Industrial and Process ControlHigh-Resolution ADCs and DACsPrecision Current SourcesPrecision Instrumentation

The MAX9092/MAX9093/MAX9094/MAX9095 comparators are pin-for-pin compatible replacements for the LMX393/LMX393H/LMX339/LMX339H, respectively. The MAX9093/MAX9095 have the added benefit of internal hysteresis to provide noise immunity, preventing output oscillations even with slow-moving input signals.Advantages of the ICs include low supply voltage, small package, and low cost. They also offer a wide supply voltage range, wide operating temperature range, competitive CMRR and PSRR, response time characteristics, input offset, low noise, output saturation voltage, input bias current, and RF immunity.The ICs are available in both 8-pin SOT23/µMAX® and 14-pin TSSOP/SO packages.ApplicationsBattery-Powered ElectronicsGeneral-Purpose Low-Voltage ApplicationsGeneral-Purpose Portable DevicesMobile CommunicationsNotebooks and PDAs

The MAX9275/MAX9279 are 3.12Gbps Gigabit Multimedia Serial Link (GMSL) serializers with parallel LVCMOS inputs and a CML serial output programmable for 50Ω coax or 100Ω shielded twisted pair (STP) cable drive. The MAX9279 has HDCP content protection but otherwise is the same as the MAX9275. The serializers pair with any GMSL deserializer capable of coax input. When programmed for STP output they are backward compatible with any GMSL deserializer. The output amplitude is programmable 100mV to 500mV, single-ended (coax) or 100mV to 400mV differential (STP).The audio channel supports L-PCM I2S stereo and up to eight channels of L-PCM in TDM mode. Sample rates of 32kHz to 192kHz are supported with sample depth up to 32 bits.The embedded control channel operates at 9.6kbps to 1Mbps in UART-UART and UART-I2C modes, and up to 1Mbps in I2C-I2C mode. Using the control channel, a µC can program serializer, deserializer, and peripheral device registers at any time, independent of video timing, and manage HDCP operation (MAX9279). A GPO output supports touch-screen controller interrupt requests from the remote end of the link.For use with longer cables, the serializers have programmable pre/deemphasis. Programmable spread spectrum is available on the serial output. The serial output meets ISO10605 and IEC 61000-4-2 ESD standards. The core supply is 1.7 to 1.9V and the I/O supply is 1.7 to 3.6V. The MAX9275/MAX9279 are available in a lead-free, 56-pin, 8mm x 8mm, TQFN package with exposed pad and 0.5mm lead pitch.ApplicationsHigh-Resolution Automotive NavigationMegapixel Camera SystemsRear-Seat Infotainment

The MAX98307/MAX98308 fully differential mono Class DG multilevel power amplifiers with integrated inverting charge pumps offer highly efficient, high-power audio solutions for portable applications.Class DG multilevel modulation extends the dynamic range of the output signal by employing a charge-pump-generated negative rail as needed to extend the supply voltage. This scheme results in high efficiency over a wide output power range.The ICs combine Maxim's active emissions limiting edge rate and overshoot control circuitry with multilevel output modulation to greatly reduce EMI. These features eliminate the need for output filtering as compared to traditional Class D devices, reducing component count and cost.The MAX98307's 16-pin TQFN package features an adjustable gain set by external resistors. The MAX98308's space-saving 12-bump WLP package features an internally fixed gain of 8.5dB, 11.5dB, 14.5dB, 17.5dB, and 20.5dB set by a single gain input. Both devices operate over the extended -40°C to +85°C temperature range.ApplicationsCellular PhonesNotebook ComputersPortable AudioSmartphonesTablet PCsVoIP Phones

The AD9146 is a dual, 16-bit, high dynamic range digital-to-analog converter (DAC) that provides a sample rate of 1230 MSPS, permitting multicarrier generation up to the Nyquist frequency.The AD9146 TxDAC+® includes features optimized for direct conversion transmit applications, including complex digital modulation, and gain and offset compensation. The DAC outputs are optimized to interface seamlessly with analog quadrature modulators, such as the ADL537x F-MOD series from Analog Devices, Inc. A 3-wire serial port interface provides for programming/readback of many internal parameters. Full-scale output current can be programmed over a range of 8.7 mA to 31.7 mA. The AD9146 comes in a 48-lead LFCSP.PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS Ultralow noise and intermodulation distortion (IMD) enable high quality synthesis of wideband signals from baseband to high intermediate frequencies. A proprietary DAC output switching technique enhances dynamic performance. The current outputs are easily configured for various single-ended or differential circuit topologies. Compact LVDS digital interface offers reduced width data bus.APPILICATIONS Wireless infrastructure W-CDMA, CDMA2000, TD-SCDMA, WiMAX, GSM, LTE Digital high or low IF synthesis Transmit diversity Wideband communications: LMDS/MMDS, point-to-point

The DS1881 is a dual, nonvolatile (NV) digital potentiometer designed to operate in audio systems that require 5V signal levels. The potentiometer settings can be stored in EEPROM so that they are retained when the power is cycled. The DS1881 has separate supplies for the potentiometers (VCC) and the communication circuitry (VDD). For clickless/popless operation, a zero-crossing detector allows the wiper position to change when there is no voltage across the potentiometer. The device is also designed to minimize crosstalk, and the two digital potentiometers provide 0.5dB channel-to-channel matching to prevent volume differences between channels. Total harmonic distortion (THD) is also minimal as long as the wiper drives a high-impedance load.Two attenuation configuration options provide optimum flexibility for the specific application. Configuration Option 1 provides 63 logarithmic tapered steps (0dB to -62dB, 1dB/step) plus a mute setting. Configuration Option 2 has 32 logarithmic steps plus mute and provides software compatibility with the DS1808. When Configuration Option 2 is used in combination with the 16-pin SO package, the DS1881 is both software and pin compatible with the DS1808 in 5V applications.ApplicationsCar StereoConsumer Audio/VideoNotebook and PC AudioPortable Audio Equipment

The DS2704 provides 1280 bits of EEPROM datastorage and a Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA) engine.The Dallas 1-Wire® interface enables serialcommunication on a single battery contact and the64-bit unique serial number allows multidropnetworking and identification of individual devices.The 1280-bit memory is organized as 5 pages of 32bytes each and supports storage of battery cellcharacteristics, charging voltage, current, andtemperature parameters, as well as battery packmanufacturing data. The EEPROM pages are incircuit rewritable and can be individually locked towrite protect data.The DS2704 employs the Secure Hash Algorithm(SHA-1) specified in the Federal Informationpublication 180-1 and 180-2, and ISO/IEC 10118-3.SHA-1 provides a robust cryptographic solution toensure battery packs or other peripherals have beenmanufactured by authorized sources. The DS2704processes a host transmitted challenge and the 64-bit secret key stored on chip to produce a 160-bitresponse for transmission back to the host. Thesecret key is never transmitted between the batteryand the host.Applications2.5G/3G Wireless HandsetsDigital Still and Video CamerasHandheld or Notebook Computers and TerminalsPDAs

The DS4305 is a nonvolatile (NV) electronically programmable voltage reference. The reference voltage is programmed in-circuit during factory calibration/programming. Programming the reference voltage, VOUT, is as simple as applying the desired voltage on VIN and toggling the adjust pin (active-low ADJ) to lock the VOUT voltage level indefinitely, even if the device is power cycled. The DS4305 replaces current cumbersome factory adjustment arrangements with a low-cost solution that can be adjusted using automated techniques. In addition, the DS4305 has the ability to be readjusted after the unit has been fully assembled and tested. This results in a much more flexible manufacturing arrangement, lower inventory costs, and a quicker time-to-market.ApplicationsBias AdjustingFactory-Calibrated EquipmentOffset NullingPower AmpsPower Supply CalibrationPressure BridgesThreshold Setting

The LTC3525-3/LTC3525-3.3/LTC3525-5 are high efficiency synchronous step-up DC/DC converters with output disconnect that can start up with an input as low as 0.85V. They offer a compact, high efficiency alternative to charge pumps in single cell or dual cell alkaline or Li-Ion applications. Only three small external components are required. The LTC3525 is offered in fixed output voltages of 3V, 3.3V or 5V.The device includes a 0.5Ω N-channel MOSFET switch and a 0.8Ω P-channel synchronous rectifier. Peak switch current ranges from 150mA to 400mA, depending on load, providing enhanced efficiency. Quiescent current is an ultralow 7μA, maximizing battery life in portable applications.Other features include

The LTC3726 is a secondary-side controller for synchronous forward converters. When used in conjunction with the LTC3705/LTC3725 gate driver and primary-side controllers, the part creates a complete isolated power supply that combines the simplicity of OPTI-LOOP® compensation with the speed of secondary-side control.The LTC3726 has been designed to simplify the design of highly efficient, secondary-side forward converters. Working in concert with the LTC3705 or LTC 3725, the LTC3726 forms a robust, self-starting converter that eliminates the need for the separate bias regulator that is commonly used in secondary-side control applications. In addition, a proprietary scheme is used to multiplex gate drive signals and DC bias power across the isolation barrier through a single, tiny pulse transformer.The LTC3726 is available in a 16-lead SSOP package.Applications Isolated 48V Telecommunication Systems Internet Servers and Routers Distributed Power Step-Down Converters Automotive and Heavy Equipment

The MAX13020/MAX13021 ±60V fault-protected low-power local interconnect network (LIN) transceivers are ideal for use in automotive network applications where high reliability is required. The devices provide the interface between the LIN master/slave protocol controller, and the physical bus described in the LIN 2.0 specification package and SAE J2602 specification. The devices are intended for in-vehicle subnetworks with a single master and multiple slaves.The extended fault-protected voltage range of ±60V on the LIN bus line allows for use in +12V, +24V, and +42V automotive applications. The devices allow communication up to 20kbaud, and include slew-rate limited transmitters for enhanced electromagnetic emissions (EME) performance. The devices feature a low-power 4µA sleep mode and provide wake-up source detection.The MAX13020 is a pin-to-pin replacement and is functionally compatible with the Philips TJA1020. The MAX13021 includes enhanced bus dominant clamping fault management for reduced quiescent current during LIN bus shorts to GND. The MAX13020/MAX13021 are available in the 8-pin SO package, and operate over the -40°C to +125°C automotive temperature range.Applications+12V and +42V Automotive+24V Heavy Truck and Bus

The MAX9768 mono 10W Class D speaker amplifier provides high-quality, efficient audio power with an integrated volume control function.The MAX9768 features a 64-step dual-mode (analog or digitally programmable) volume control and mute function. The audio amplifier operates from a 4.5V to 14V single supply and can deliver up to 10W into an 8Ω speaker with a 14V supply.A selectable spread-spectrum mode reduces EMI-radiated emissions, allowing the device to pass EMC testing with ferrite bead filters and cable lengths up to 1m. The MAX9768 can be synchronized to an external clock, allowing synchronization of multiple Class D amplifiers.The MAX9768 features high 77dB PSRR, low 0.08% THD+N, and SNR up to 97dB. Robust short-circuit and thermal-overload protection prevent device damage during a fault condition. The MAX9768 is available in a 24-pin thin QFN-EP (4mm x 4mm x 0.8mm) package and is specified over the extended -40°C to +85°C temperature range.ApplicationsFlat-Panel DisplaysGPS Navigation SystemsMultimedia MonitorsNotebook ComputersSecurity/Personal Mobile Radio

The MAX9814 is a low-cost, high-quality microphone amplifier with automatic gain control (AGC) and low-noise microphone bias. The device features a low-noise preamplifier, variable gain amplifier (VGA), output amplifier, microphone-bias-voltage generator and AGC control circuitry.The low-noise preamplifier has a fixed 12dB gain, while the VGA gain automatically adjusts from 20dB to 0dB, depending on the output voltage and the AGC threshold. The output amplifier offers selectable gains of 8dB, 18dB, and 28dB. With no compression, the cascade of the amplifiers results in an overall gain of 40dB, 50dB, or 60dB. A trilevel digital input programs the output amplifier gain. An external resistive divider controls the AGC threshold and a single capacitor programs the attack/release times. A trilevel digital input programs the ratio of attack-to-release time. The hold time of the AGC is fixed at 30ms. The low-noise microphone-bias-voltage generator can bias most electret microphones.The MAX9814 is available in the space-saving, 14-pin TDFN package. This device is specified over the -40°C to +85°C extended temperature range.ApplicationsBluetooth® HeadsetsDigital Still CamerasDigital Video CamerasEntertainment Systems (e.g. Karaoke)High-Quality Portable RecordersIP Phones/Telephone ConferencingPDAsTwo-Way Communicators