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Integrated Protection Increases Robustness Provides Flexible Design Options Small Package Option to Save PCB Area High-Speed Operation of up to 4Mbps Operating Temperature Range of -40°C to +125°C 
Integrated Protection Increases Robustness Provides Flexible Design Options Small Package Option to Save PCB Area High-Speed Operation of up to 4Mbps Operating Temperature Range of -40°C to +125°C 
Interface ICs provide complete electronic interface circuit functions in a single chip which increases reliability while providing significant savings in design effort, design size and cost. Interface devices control and manage signal communications between diverse electronic systems. Our wide selection of interface ICs enable robust, reliable and efficient communications which simplify design while providing the highest levels of signal isolation and protection. Our market-leading transceivers, IO-Link devices, USB, high-speed serial link and industrial I/O interface devices support a broad variety of applications, including industrial, automotive, mobile and portable devices.
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MAX33042E +5V, 4Mbps CAN Transceiver with ±40V Fault Protection, ±25V CMR, and ±40kV ESD in SOT23/8
The MAX33042E is a +5V CAN transceiver with integrated protection for industrial applications. T...
- Increased Protection on CANH and CANL
- ±40V Fault Tolerant
- ±40kV ESD HBM Protection
- ±12kV Contact and ±15kV Air-Gap ESD (ISO 10605, IEC 61000-4-2) Protection
- ±25V Extended Common-Mode Input Range (CMR)
- Short-Circuit Protection
- Transmitter-Dominant Timeout Prevents Lockup
- Thermal Shutdown
- Slow Slew Rate to Minimize EMI
- Low-Current Standby Mode
- Shutdown Pin to Save Power
- 8-Pin SOT23
MAX14919 Industrial-Protected Quad-Channel Low-Side Switch
The MAX14919 industrial-protected quad-channel lowside switch features140mΩ (typ) on-resistance ...
- 5V or 7V to 60V Supply Voltage
- 800mA Load Current per OUT
- Integrated 5V/30mA Linear Regulator
- 5V to 48V Load Voltage Range
- Up to 200kHz (min) Switching Rates
- Reduces Power and Heat Dissipation
- 140mΩ (typ) On-Resistance per channel
- 1.7mA (typ) Supply Current
- Settable Load Current Limit
- 2x Inrush Load Current Option for 10ms
- Robust Design Features
- Internal inductive Energy Clamp at 55V(typ)
- Short-Circuit Protection
- Reverse Current Detection for Protection against Load-Supply Miswiring
- ±1kV/42Ω, 8μs/20µs Surge Protection
- ±8kV Contact and ±25kV Airgap ESD Protection
- -40°C to +125°C Operating Ambient Temperature
- Active-Low FAULT Indication for:
- Thermal Overload
- Reverse Load Current Detection
- Undervoltage Lockout on V5 Supply
- Compact 20-pin, 6.5mm x 6.4mm TSSOP Package
- Compact 20-pin, 4mm x 5mm TQFN Package
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
MAX33042ESHLD Evaluation Kit for the MAX33042E
The MAX33042E shield is a fully assembled and tested printed circuit board (PCB) that demonstrat...
- Easy Evaluation of the MAX33042E
- I/O Interface Compatibility from 1.71V to 5.5V
- Proven PCB Layout
- Mbed™/Arduino® Platform Compatible
- 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
MAX77958EVKIT-2S6 Evaluation Kit for the MAX77958, MAX77961
The MAX77958 evaluation kit (EV kit) is a fully assembled and tested printed circuit board (PCB)...
- High Voltage VBUS Range
- Short to V 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 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
The MAX77958 evaluation kit (EV kit) is a fully assembled and tested printed circuit board (PCB)...
- High Voltage VBUS Range
- Short to V 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 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
MAX31826EVSYS1 Evaluation Kit for the MAX31826
The MAX31826 evaluation system (EV system) demonstrates the MAX31826 1-Wire® digital temperature...
- On-Board I2C to 1-Wire Converter (DS2482)
- Proven PCB Layout
- Fully Assembled and Tested
- Windows XP®, Windows 7/8/8.1/10-Compatible Software
MAX31826EVKIT Evaluation Kit for the MAX31826
The MAX31826 evaluation system (EV system) demonstrates the MAX31826 1-Wire® digital temperature...
- On-Board I2C to 1-Wire Converter (DS2482)
- Proven PCB Layout
- Fully Assembled and Tested
- Windows XP®, Windows 7/8/8.1/10-Compatible Software
MAX16602CL8EVKIT Evaluation Kit for the MAX16602 and MAX20790
The MAX16602CL8 evaluation kit (EV kit) is a fully assembled and tested surface-mount circuit bo...
- High Power Density and Efficiency
- Monolithic, Smart Power-Stage Support: MAX20790
- Small Power-Stage Footprint: ~24mm2
- Top-Tier Efficiency (95.6% Peak Efficiency at 1.8VOUT)
- Integrated Input Power Monitor
- Telemetry Through PMBus
- Digitally Programmable Configuration
- Input Voltage, Current, and Power Monitoring
- Power-Stage Temperature Monitoring and Reporting
- Advanced Power Management
- Autonomous Phase-Shedding
- Orthogonal Current Rebalance for Phase-Current Balance During Transients
- Low Quiescent Current—Improves Light-Load and Standby Efficiency
- Protection Features
- Controller Input and Bias Supply Undervoltage Protection
- Power-Stage Supply and Boost UVLO Protection
- Power-Stage Boost Refresh
- Power-Stage VX Short and Overtemperature Shutdown
- Fast Overcurrent Protection
- Proven PCB Layout
- Fully Assembled and Tested
MAX33042E +5V, 4Mbps CAN Transceiver with ±40V Fault Protection, ±25V CMR, and ±40kV ESD in SOT23/8
The MAX33042E is a +5V CAN transceiver with integrated protection for industrial applications. T...
- Increased Protection on CANH and CANL
- ±40V Fault Tolerant
- ±40kV ESD HBM Protection
- ±12kV Contact and ±15kV Air-Gap ESD (ISO 10605, IEC 61000-4-2) Protection
- ±25V Extended Common-Mode Input Range (CMR)
- Short-Circuit Protection
- Transmitter-Dominant Timeout Prevents Lockup
- Thermal Shutdown
- Slow Slew Rate to Minimize EMI
- Low-Current Standby Mode
- Shutdown Pin to Save Power
- 8-Pin SOT23
MAX14919 Industrial-Protected Quad-Channel Low-Side Switch
The MAX14919 industrial-protected quad-channel lowside switch features140mΩ (typ) on-resistance ...
- 5V or 7V to 60V Supply Voltage
- 800mA Load Current per OUT
- Integrated 5V/30mA Linear Regulator
- 5V to 48V Load Voltage Range
- Up to 200kHz (min) Switching Rates
- Reduces Power and Heat Dissipation
- 140mΩ (typ) On-Resistance per channel
- 1.7mA (typ) Supply Current
- Settable Load Current Limit
- 2x Inrush Load Current Option for 10ms
- Robust Design Features
- Internal inductive Energy Clamp at 55V(typ)
- Short-Circuit Protection
- Reverse Current Detection for Protection against Load-Supply Miswiring
- ±1kV/42Ω, 8μs/20µs Surge Protection
- ±8kV Contact and ±25kV Airgap ESD Protection
- -40°C to +125°C Operating Ambient Temperature
- Active-Low FAULT Indication for:
- Thermal Overload
- Reverse Load Current Detection
- Undervoltage Lockout on V5 Supply
- Compact 20-pin, 6.5mm x 6.4mm TSSOP Package
- Compact 20-pin, 4mm x 5mm TQFN Package
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
MAX33042ESHLD Evaluation Kit for the MAX33042E
The MAX33042E shield is a fully assembled and tested printed circuit board (PCB) that demonstrat...
- Easy Evaluation of the MAX33042E
- I/O Interface Compatibility from 1.71V to 5.5V
- Proven PCB Layout
- Mbed™/Arduino® Platform Compatible
- 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
MAX77958EVKIT-2S6 Evaluation Kit for the MAX77958, MAX77961
The MAX77958 evaluation kit (EV kit) is a fully assembled and tested printed circuit board (PCB)...
- High Voltage VBUS Range
- Short to V 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 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
The MAX77958 evaluation kit (EV kit) is a fully assembled and tested printed circuit board (PCB)...
- High Voltage VBUS Range
- Short to V 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 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
MAX31826EVSYS1 Evaluation Kit for the MAX31826
The MAX31826 evaluation system (EV system) demonstrates the MAX31826 1-Wire® digital temperature...
- On-Board I2C to 1-Wire Converter (DS2482)
- Proven PCB Layout
- Fully Assembled and Tested
- Windows XP®, Windows 7/8/8.1/10-Compatible Software
MAX31826EVKIT Evaluation Kit for the MAX31826
The MAX31826 evaluation system (EV system) demonstrates the MAX31826 1-Wire® digital temperature...
- On-Board I2C to 1-Wire Converter (DS2482)
- Proven PCB Layout
- Fully Assembled and Tested
- Windows XP®, Windows 7/8/8.1/10-Compatible Software
MAX16602CL8EVKIT Evaluation Kit for the MAX16602 and MAX20790
The MAX16602CL8 evaluation kit (EV kit) is a fully assembled and tested surface-mount circuit bo...
- High Power Density and Efficiency
- Monolithic, Smart Power-Stage Support: MAX20790
- Small Power-Stage Footprint: ~24mm2
- Top-Tier Efficiency (95.6% Peak Efficiency at 1.8VOUT)
- Integrated Input Power Monitor
- Telemetry Through PMBus
- Digitally Programmable Configuration
- Input Voltage, Current, and Power Monitoring
- Power-Stage Temperature Monitoring and Reporting
- Advanced Power Management
- Autonomous Phase-Shedding
- Orthogonal Current Rebalance for Phase-Current Balance During Transients
- Low Quiescent Current—Improves Light-Load and Standby Efficiency
- Protection Features
- Controller Input and Bias Supply Undervoltage Protection
- Power-Stage Supply and Boost UVLO Protection
- Power-Stage Boost Refresh
- Power-Stage VX Short and Overtemperature Shutdown
- Fast Overcurrent Protection
- Proven PCB Layout
- Fully Assembled and Tested
Reference Designs
DS9481R-3C7
With the PC utility, easily exercise and evaluate 1-Wire devices.
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.
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.
DS9481R-3C7
With the PC utility, easily exercise and evaluate 1-Wire devices.
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.
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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