The MAX20021/MAX20022 power-management ICs (PMICs) integrate four low-voltage, high-efficiency, step-down DC-DC converters. Each of the four outputs is factory or resistor programmable between 1.0V to 4.0V and can deliver up to 1.0A of current. The PMICs operate from 3.0V to 5.5V, making them ideal for automotive point-of-load and post-regulation applications. The PMICs feature fixed-frequency PWM-mode operation with a switching frequency of 2.2MHz or 3.2MHz. High-frequency operation allows for an all-ceramic capacitor design and small-size external components. The low-resistance on-chip switches ensure high efficiency at heavy loads while minimizing critical inductances, making the layout a much simpler task with respect to discrete solutions. Internal current sensing and loop compensation reduce board space and system cost. The PMICs offer a spread-spectrum option to reduce radiated emissions. Two of the four buck converters operate 180° out-of-phase with the internal clock. This feature reduces the necessary input capacitance and improves EMI as well. All four buck converters operate in constant-PWM mode outside the AM band. The PMICs offer a SYNC input to synchronize to an external clock. The PMICs provide individual enable inputs and power-good/reset outputs, as well as factory-programmable active-low RESET times. The PMICs offer several important protection features including: input overvoltage protection, input undervoltage monitoring, input undervoltage lockout, cycle-by-cycle current limiting, and overtemperature shutdown. The input undervoltage monitor indicates a brownout condition by driving PG_ low when the input falls below the UVM threshold. The MAX20021/MAX20022 PMICs are available in a 28-pin TQFN package with an exposed pad and are specified for operation over the -40°C to +125°C automotive temperature range.ApplicationsAutomotiveIndustrial

The MAX20021/MAX20022 power-management ICs (PMICs) integrate four low-voltage, high-efficiency, step-down DC-DC converters. Each of the four outputs is factory or resistor programmable between 1.0V to 4.0V and can deliver up to 1.0A of current. The PMICs operate from 3.0V to 5.5V, making them ideal for automotive point-of-load and post-regulation applications. The PMICs feature fixed-frequency PWM-mode operation with a switching frequency of 2.2MHz or 3.2MHz. High-frequency operation allows for an all-ceramic capacitor design and small-size external components. The low-resistance on-chip switches ensure high efficiency at heavy loads while minimizing critical inductances, making the layout a much simpler task with respect to discrete solutions. Internal current sensing and loop compensation reduce board space and system cost. The PMICs offer a spread-spectrum option to reduce radiated emissions. Two of the four buck converters operate 180° out-of-phase with the internal clock. This feature reduces the necessary input capacitance and improves EMI as well. All four buck converters operate in constant-PWM mode outside the AM band. The PMICs offer a SYNC input to synchronize to an external clock. The PMICs provide individual enable inputs and power-good/reset outputs, as well as factory-programmable active-low RESET times. The PMICs offer several important protection features including: input overvoltage protection, input undervoltage monitoring, input undervoltage lockout, cycle-by-cycle current limiting, and overtemperature shutdown. The input undervoltage monitor indicates a brownout condition by driving PG_ low when the input falls below the UVM threshold. The MAX20021/MAX20022 PMICs are available in a 28-pin TQFN package with an exposed pad and are specified for operation over the -40°C to +125°C automotive temperature range.ApplicationsAutomotiveIndustrial

The MAX2042A single, high-linearity upconversion/downconversion mixer provides up to +33dBm input IP3, 7.25dB noise figure, and 7.2dB conversion loss for 1600MHz to 3900MHz GSM/EDGE, CDMA, TD-SCDMA, WCDMA, LTE, TD-LTE, WiMAX™, and MMDS wireless infrastructure applications. With an ultra-wide 1300MHz to 4000MHz LO frequency range, the IC can be used in either low-side or high-side LO injection architectures for virtually all 1.7GHz to 3.5GHz applications (for a 2.5GHz variant tuned specifically for low-side LO injection, refer to the MAX2042). In addition to offering excellent linearity and noise performance, the IC also yields a high level of component integration. This device includes a double-balanced passive mixer core, an LO buffer, and on-chip baluns that allow for single-ended RF and LO inputs. The IC requires a nominal LO drive of 0dBm, and supply current is typically 140mA at VCC = 5.0V or 122mA at VCC = 3.3V. The MAX2042A is pin compatible with the MAX2042 2000MHz to 3000MHz mixer. The MAX2042A is also pin similar with the MAX2029/MAX2031/MAX2033 650MHz to 1550MHz mixers, the MAX2039/MAX2041 1700MHz to 3000MHz mixers, and the MAX2044 2300MHz to 4000MHz mixer, making the entire family of upconverters/downconverters ideal for applications where a common PCB layout is used for multiple frequency bands. The MAX2042A is available in a compact, 20-pin TQFN package (5mm x 5mm) with an exposed pad. Electrical performance is guaranteed over the extended TC = -40°C to +85°C temperature range.Applications1.8GHz/1.9GHz GSM/EDGE/CDMA Base Stations2.1GHz WCDMA/LTE Base Stations2.3GHz TD-SCDMA/TD-LTE Base Stations2.5GHz WiMAX and LTE Base Stations2.7GHz MMDS Base Stations3.5GHz WiMAX and LTE Base StationsFixed Broadband Wireless AccessMilitary SystemsPrivate Mobile RadiosWireless Local Loop

The MAX2180A is a highly integrated AM/FM variable-gain low-noise amplifier ideal for use in automotive active antenna applications. The device features separate AM and FM signal paths, each providing 30dB of gain range, controlled by individual on-chip power detectors. The AM signal path covers a 148kHz to 30MHz input frequency range, while the FM signal path covers 65MHz to 162.5MHz.The device integrates a voltage regulator and pass transistor, allowing operation using battery voltages in the +6V to +24V range. On-chip thermal protection automatically limits junction temperatures during extreme thermal conditions.The device is available in a small, 4mm x 4mm, TQFN package and operates over the extended industrial temperature range (-40°C to +85°C).ApplicationsAutomotive Active Antenna

The MAX31180 is a low-jitter, crystal-based clock generator with an integrated phase-locked loop (PLL) to generate spread-spectrum clock outputs from 16MHz to 134MHz. The device is pin-programmable to select the clock multiplier rate as well as the dither magnitude. The MAX31180 has a spread-spectrum disable mode and a power-down mode to conserve power.ApplicationsAutomotiveCable ModemsCell PhonesComputer PeripheralsCopiersInfotainmentPCsPrinters

The MAX31790 controls the speeds of up to six fans using six independent PWM outputs. The desired fan speeds (or PWM duty cycles) are written through the I²C interface. The outputs drive '4-wire' fans directly, or can be used to modulate the fan's power terminals using an external pass transistor.Tachometer inputs monitor fan tachometer logic outputs for precise (±1%) monitoring and control of fan RPM as well as detection of fan failure. Six pins are dedicated tachometer inputs. Any of the six PWM outputs can also be configured to serve as tachometer inputs.The PWM_START inputs select the PWM output status at startup to ensure appropriate fan drive when power is first applied.To ensure low acoustic impact of fan control, all changes in PWM duty cycle take place at a controlled, programmable rate.The MAX31790's 3.0V to 5.5V supply voltage range and I²C-compatible interface make it ideal for fan control in a wide range of cooling applications. The MAX31790 is available in a 28-pin TQFN package and operates over the -40°C to +125°C temperature range.ApplicationsNetworkingServersTelecom

The MAX31855 performs cold-junction compensation and digitizes the signal from a K-, J-, N-, T-, S-, R-, or E-type thermocouple. The data is output in a signed 14-bit, SPI-compatible, read-only format. This converter resolves temperatures to 0.25°C, allows readings as high as +1800°C and as low as -270°C, and exhibits thermocouple accuracy of ±2°C for temperatures ranging from -200°C to +700°C for K-type thermocouples. For full range accuracies and other thermocouple types, see the Thermal Characteristics specifications in the full data sheet. FAQs: MAX31855ApplicationsAppliancesAutomotiveHVACIndustrial

The MAX31855 performs cold-junction compensation and digitizes the signal from a K-, J-, N-, T-, S-, R-, or E-type thermocouple. The data is output in a signed 14-bit, SPI-compatible, read-only format. This converter resolves temperatures to 0.25°C, allows readings as high as +1800°C and as low as -270°C, and exhibits thermocouple accuracy of ±2°C for temperatures ranging from -200°C to +700°C for K-type thermocouples. For full range accuracies and other thermocouple types, see the Thermal Characteristics specifications in the full data sheet. FAQs: MAX31855ApplicationsAppliancesAutomotiveHVACIndustrial

The MAX34406 is a quad, high-side, unidirectional, current-sense amplifier that offers precision accuracy. It provides analog outputs for each of the four amplifiers that can be routed to an external ADC, and contains four overcurrent comparators with a fixed 1.0V threshold. All four comparators are logically ORed, and the result can be delayed/filtered with an external capacitor before it is fed to a latched common shutdown open-drain output pin.ApplicationsBase StationsIndustrial ControlsNetwork Switches/RoutersServersSmart Grid Network Systems

The MAX44242 provides a combination of high voltage, low noise, low input bias current in a dual channel and features rail-to-rail at the output.This dual amplifier operates over a wide supply voltage range from a single 2.7V to 20V supply or split ±1.35V to ±10V supplies and consumes only 1.2mA quiescent supply current per channel.The MAX44242 is a unity-gain stable amplifier with a gain-bandwidth product of 10MHz. The device outputs drive up to 200pF load capacitor without any external isolation resistor compensation.The MAX44242 is available in 8-pin SOT23 and µMAX® packages and is rated for operation over the -40°C to +125°C automotive temperature range.Design Solution: The Incredible Shrinking Encoder ›ApplicationsChemical Sensor InterfaceIndustrial: Process and ControlMedical Pulse OximetryPhotodiode Sensor InterfacePrecision Instrumentation

The MAX44242 provides a combination of high voltage, low noise, low input bias current in a dual channel and features rail-to-rail at the output.This dual amplifier operates over a wide supply voltage range from a single 2.7V to 20V supply or split ±1.35V to ±10V supplies and consumes only 1.2mA quiescent supply current per channel.The MAX44242 is a unity-gain stable amplifier with a gain-bandwidth product of 10MHz. The device outputs drive up to 200pF load capacitor without any external isolation resistor compensation.The MAX44242 is available in 8-pin SOT23 and µMAX® packages and is rated for operation over the -40°C to +125°C automotive temperature range.Design Solution: The Incredible Shrinking Encoder ›ApplicationsChemical Sensor InterfaceIndustrial: Process and ControlMedical Pulse OximetryPhotodiode Sensor InterfacePrecision Instrumentation

The MAX44244/MAX44245/MAX44248 family of parts provide ultra-precision, low-noise, zero-drift single/quad/ dual operational amplifiers featuring very low-power operation with a wide supply range. The devices incorporate a patented auto-zero circuit that constantly measures and compensates the input offset to eliminate drift over time and temperature as well as the effect of 1/f noise. These devices also feature integrated EMI filters to reduce high-frequency signal demodulation on the output. The op amps operate from either a single 2.7V to 36V supply or dual ±1.35V to ±18V supply. The devices are unity-gain stable with a 1MHz gain-bandwidth product and a low 90µA supply current per amplifier.The low offset and noise specifications and high supply range make the devices ideal for sensor interfaces and transmitters.The devices are available in µMAX®, SO, SOT23, and TSSOP packages and are specified over the -40°C to +125°C automotive operating temperature range.Applications4-20mA and 0 to 10V TransmittersPLC Analog I/O ModulesPortable Medical DevicesSensors InterfacesWeight Scales

The MAX44244/MAX44245/MAX44248 family of parts provide ultra-precision, low-noise, zero-drift single/quad/ dual operational amplifiers featuring very low-power operation with a wide supply range. The devices incorporate a patented auto-zero circuit that constantly measures and compensates the input offset to eliminate drift over time and temperature as well as the effect of 1/f noise. These devices also feature integrated EMI filters to reduce high-frequency signal demodulation on the output. The op amps operate from either a single 2.7V to 36V supply or dual ±1.35V to ±18V supply. The devices are unity-gain stable with a 1MHz gain-bandwidth product and a low 90µA supply current per amplifier.The low offset and noise specifications and high supply range make the devices ideal for sensor interfaces and transmitters.The devices are available in µMAX®, SO, SOT23, and TSSOP packages and are specified over the -40°C to +125°C automotive operating temperature range.Applications4-20mA and 0 to 10V TransmittersPLC Analog I/O ModulesPortable Medical DevicesSensors InterfacesWeight Scales

The MAX44250/MAX44251/MAX44252 are 20V, ultra-precision, low-noise, low-drift amplifiers that offer nearzero DC offset and drift through the use of patented auto-correlating zeroing techniques. This method constantly measures and compensates the input offset, eliminating drift over time and temperature and the effect of 1/f noise. These single, dual, and quad devices feature rail-to-rail outputs, operate from a single 2.7V to 20V supply or dual ±1.35V to ±10V supplies and consume only 1.15mA per channel, while providing 5.9nV/ input-referred voltage noise. The ICs are unity-gain stable with a gain-bandwidth product of 10MHz.With excellent specifications such as offset voltage of 6µV (max), drift of 19nV/°C (max), and 123nVP-P noise in 0.1Hz to 10Hz, the ICs are ideally suited for applications requiring ultra-low noise and DC precision such as interfacing with pressure sensors, strain gauges, precision weight scales, and medical instrumentation.The ICs are available in 5-pin SOT23, 8-pin SOT23, 8-pin µMAX®, and 14-pin SO packages and are rated over the -40°C to +125°C temperature range.ApplicationsLoad Cell and Bridge Transducer AmplificationMedical InstrumentationPrecision InstrumentationPressure TransducersStrain Gauges

The MAX44269 is an ultra-small and low-power dual comparator ideal for battery-powered applications such as cell phones, notebooks, and portable medical devices that have extremely aggressive board space and power constraints. The comparator is available in a miniature 1.3mm x 1.3mm, 9-bump WLP package, making it the industry’s smallest dual comparator.The IC can be powered from supply rails as low as 1.8V and up to 5.5V. It requires just 0.5µA of typical supply current per comparator. It has a rail-to-rail input structure and a unique output stage that limits supply current surges while switching. This design also minimizes overall power consumption under dynamic conditions. The IC has open-drain outputs, making it suitable for mixed voltage systems. The IC also features internal filtering to provide high RF immunity. It operates over a -40°C to +85°C temperature range.ApplicationsBattery-Operated SensorsNotebooksPortable Medical Mobile AccessoriesSmartphonesTwo-Cell Battery-Powered DevicesUltra-Low-Power Systems

The MAX44281 is the industry's first op amp in a 4-bump WLP package, designed for use in portable consumer and medical applications. This device is offered as a noninverting amplifier with gain (AV) of +1V/V, +2V/V, or +10V/V. The device features rail-to-rail output, low 100µV input voltage offset, and 15MHz of bandwidth with only 700µA of supply current. The device features shutdown functionality by pulling VDD to ground. During shutdown, both the input and the output are high impedance. The device is available in an ultra-small, 0.85mm x 0.85mm, 4-bump WLP package with 0.5mm height. It is specified over the -40°C to +125°C temperature range.Applications3G/4G HandsetsBattery-Powered DevicesGeneral-Purpose Signal ProcessingNotebooksPortable Medical DevicesSensor InterfacesTransimpedance Amplifiers

The MAX4936A/MAX4937A are octal, high-voltage,transmit/receive (T/R) switches. The T/R switches arebased on a diode bridge topology, and the amount ofcurrent in the diode bridges can be programmed bythree digital inputs (S0, S1, and S2). Two control inputs(EN1 and EN2) allow enabling/disabling channels 1–4and channels 5–8, respectively. The MAX4936A includesthe T/R switch and grass-clipping diodes, performingboth transmit and receive operations. The MAX4937Aincludes just the T/R switch and performs the receiveoperation only.These devices feature low on-impedance in the entireultrasound frequency range with extremely low powerdissipation of 15mW (typ) per channel.The receive path for both devices is low impedanceduring low-voltage receive and high impedance duringhigh-voltage transmit, providing protection to the receivecircuitry. The low-voltage receive path is high bandwidth,low noise, low distortion, and low jitter.The MAX4936A SWC_ pins can be driven with high-voltagesignals using the anti-parallel diodes as grassclippers while connecting the SWB_ pins to the low-noiseamplifier (LNA). Connecting SWC_ to GND allowsthe internal anti-parallel diodes to be used as clamps.Grass-clipping diodes can then be connected to SWB_and the LNA to SWA_.Both devices are available in a small, 42-pin, 3.5mm x9mm TQFN package, and are specified over the commercial0°C to +70°C temperature range.ApplicationsHigh-Voltage Transmit and Low-Voltage IsolationMedical/Industrial ImagingUltrasound

The MAX5215/MAX5217 are pin-compatible 14-bit and 16-bit digital-to-analog converters (DACs). TheMAX5215/MAX5217 are single-channel, low-powered, buffered voltage-output DACs. The devices use a precision external reference applied through the high resistance input for rail-to-rail operation and low system power consumption. The MAX5215/MAX5217 accept a wide 2.7V to 5.5V supply voltage range. Power consumption is extremely low to accommodate most low-power and low-voltage applications.The MAX5215/MAX5217 have an I²C-compatible, 2-wire serial interface that operates at clock rates up to 400kHz. On power-up, the MAX5215/MAX5217 reset the DAC output to zero, providing additional safety for applications that drive valves or other transducers that need to be off on power-up. The DAC output is buffered resulting in a low supply current of 80µA (max) and a low offset error of ±0.25mV. An asynchronous active-low input, AUX, is provided. This input can be programmed to support clear or load DAC operations, independent of the serial interface. The MAX5215/MAX5217 are available in an ultra-small (3mm x 5mm), 8-pin µMAX® package and are specified over the -40°C to +105°C extended industrial temperature range.ApplicationsAutomatic Test EquipmentAutomatic TuningCommunication SystemsData AcquisitionGain and Offset AdjustmentPortable InstrumentationPower Amplifier ControlProcess Control and Servo LoopsProgrammable Voltage and Current SourcesRemote Sensing

The MAX5318 is a high-accuracy, 18-bit, serial SPI input, buffered voltage output digital-to-analog converter (DAC) in a 4.4mm x 7.8mm, 24-lead TSSOP package. The device features ±2 LSB INL (max) accuracy and a ±1 LSB DNL (max) accuracy over the full temperature range of -40°C to +105°C.The DAC voltage output is buffered resulting in a fast settling time of 3µs and a low offset and gain drift of ±0.5ppm/°C of FSR (typ). The force-sense output (OUT) maintains accuracy while driving loads with long lead lengths. Additionally, a separate AVSS supply, allows the output amplifier to go to 0V (GND) while maintaining full linearity performance.The MAX5318 includes user-programmable digital gain and offset correction to enable easy system calibration. At power-up, the device resets its outputs to zero or midscale. The wide 2.7V to 5.5V supply voltage range and integrated low-drift, low-noise reference buffer amplifier make for ease of use.The MAX5318 features a 50MHz, 3-wire, SPI interface. The MAX5318 is available in a 24-lead TSSOP package and operates over the -40°C to +105°C temperature range.ApplicationsAutomatic Test EquipmentAutomatic Tuning and CalibrationCommunication SystemsData-Acquisition SystemsGain and Offset AdjustmentMedical ImagingProcess Control and Servo LoopsProgrammable Voltage and Current SourcesTest and Measurement Equipment

The MAX5803/MAX5804/MAX5805 single-channel, low-power, 8-/10-/12-bit, voltage-output digital-to-analog converters (DACs) include output buffers and an internal reference that is selectable to be 2.048V, 2.500V, or 4.096V. The MAX5803/MAX5804/MAX5805 accept a wide supply voltage range of 2.7V to 5.5V with extremely low power (< 1mW) consumption to accommodate most low-voltage applications. A precision external reference input allows rail-to-rail operation and presents a 100kΩ (typ) load to an external reference.The MAX5803/MAX5804/MAX5805 have an I2C-compatible, 2-wire interface that operates at clock rates up to 400kHz. The DAC output is buffered and has a low supply current of 155µA (typical at 3V) and a low offset error of ±0.5mV (typical). On power-up, the MAX5803/MAX5804/MAX5805 reset the DAC outputs to zero, providing additional safety for applications that drive valves or other transducers which need to be off on power-up. The internal reference is initially powered down to allow use of an external reference.The MAX5803/MAX5804/MAX5805 include a user-configurable active-low asynchronous input, active-low AUX for additional flexibility. This input can be programmed to asynchronously clear (active-low CLR) or temporarily gate (active-low GATE) the DAC output to a user-programmable value. A dedicated active-low asynchronous LDAC input is also included. This allows simultaneous output updates of multiple devices.The MAX5803/MAX5804/MAX5805 are available in 10-pin TDFN/µMAX® packages and are specified over the -40°C to +125°C temperature range.ApplicationsAutomatic Tuning and Optical ControlData AcquisitionGain and Offset AdjustmentPortable InstrumentationPower Amplifier Control and BiasingProcess Control and Servo LoopsProgrammable Voltage and Current Sources