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Sensor interface ICs connect directly to a sensor element and provide the needed signal conditioning to extract an accurate signal for monitoring and control systems. Fully integrated sensor signal conditioners connect directly to the sensor, perform conditioning, and optionally fulfill data communication functions.
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Get a better understanding of when and why system reliability is important and how a low-power microcontroller can enhance reliability.
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Assistant Excellence Conference - It Takes Two
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Two Tools to Ease Inductor Selection
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Slash Power Dissipation with Maxim’s Industrial Protected Low-Side Digital Output Solution
February 23, 2021
Greatly reduce power dissipation and shrink form factor with a highly robust integrated digital output solution, the MAX14919.
On the Go Vital Monitoring and Gaming Platform
January 13, 2021
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The Dawn of the Self-Aware Machine
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Featured Products
MAX14919EVKIT Evaluation Kit for the MAX14919
The MAX14919 evaluation kit (EV kit) provides a proven design to evaluate the MAX14919 industria...
- Robust Operation with a Wide Range of Input Voltages and Load Conditions
- Surge Protection with Up To ±1kV IEC61000-4-5 at Output to Ground
- LED Indication of Fault and Reverse-Current Detect conditions
- Multiple Fault-Condition Indications
- Reverse-Current Detection
- Undervoltage Lockout on V5 Output
- Short Detection on RCLIM Control Input
- Thermal Shutdown Fault
- Includes a FET for Output Reverse-Current Protection
- Inrush Current Control to Allow up to 2x the Maximum Load Current
- Resistor-Selectable Options to Set Maximum Allowable Load Current
- +1.8V to +5.5V Wide Logic-Voltage Range
- +3V to +5.5V Isolated Supply Input Range
- Proven PCB Layout
- Fully Assembled and Tested
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
MAX14821 IO-Link Device Transceiver
The MAX14821 transceiver is suitable for IO-Link® devices and 24V binary sensors/actuators. All ...
- Standards Compliance Ensures Future-Proof Solutions
- IO-Link Versions 1.0 and 1.1.2
- IEC IEC61131.9 SDCI
- High Configurability and Integration Reduces SKUs
- Push-Pull, PNP or NPN Driver Configuration
- Supports COM1, COM2, and COM3 Data Rates
- SPI Interface for Control and Monitoring
- 2.5V to 5V Logic Interface Levels
- Auxiliary 24V, 100mA Digital Output (DO)
- Auxiliary 24V Digital Input (DI)
- 100mA Specified C/Q output Drive
- Integrated 5V and 3.3V Regulators
- Integrated Protection Enables Robust Solutions
- Extensive Fault-Monitoring and Reporting
- Reverse-Polarity and Short-Circuit Protection on All 24V Outputs/Inputs
- Reverse-Polarity Protected 24V Supply Output
- -40°C to +105°C Operating Temperature Range
- Small Package Supports Sensor Miniaturization
- 2.5mm x 2.5mm WLP and 4mm x 4mm TQFN Package
MAX14819 Dual IO-Link Master Transceiver with Integrated Framers and L+ Supply Controllers
The MAX14819/MAX14819A low-power, dual-channel, IO-Link® master transceiver with sensor/actuator...
- Low-Power Architecture
- 1Ω (typ) Driver On-Resistance
- 1.9mA (typ) Total Supply Current for 2 Channels
- Current Limiters with 15mV Sense Voltage
- Integrated IO-Link Framer Eliminates Need for External UARTs
- Integrated Cycle Timer Relieves Microcontroller from Timing-Critical Tasks
- High Configurability and Integration Reduce SKUs
- Two Auxiliary Type 1/Type 3 Digital Inputs
- Supports NPN Sensors
- Dual 24V Sensor Supply Controllers Include:
- Large Capacitive Load Charge Capability
- 2A and Higher Load Currents
- Integrated Protection Enables Robust Systems
- Reverse Polarity Protection on All Interface Pins
- Overvoltage Tolerance on All Interface Pins
- C/Q and DI Fully Compliant with IEC 61131-2
- C/Q Compliant with IO-Link 1.1.3
- Reverse Current Blocking on L+ and C/Q
- 65V Absolute Max Ratings for TVS Flexibility
- Glitch Filters for Improved Burst Resilience
- -40°C to +125°C Operating Temperature Range
MAX14819A Dual IO-Link Master Transceiver with Integrated Framers and L+ Supply Controllers
The MAX14819/MAX14819A low-power, dual-channel, IO-Link® master transceiver with sensor/actuator...
- Low-Power Architecture
- 1Ω (typ) Driver On-Resistance
- 1.9mA (typ) Total Supply Current for 2 Channels
- Current Limiters with 15mV Sense Voltage
- Integrated IO-Link Framer Eliminates Need for External UARTs
- Integrated Cycle Timer Relieves Microcontroller from Timing-Critical Tasks
- High Configurability and Integration Reduce SKUs
- Two Auxiliary Type 1/Type 3 Digital Inputs
- Supports NPN Sensors
- Dual 24V Sensor Supply Controllers Include:
- Large Capacitive Load Charge Capability
- 2A and Higher Load Currents
- Integrated Protection Enables Robust Systems
- Reverse Polarity Protection on All Interface Pins
- Overvoltage Tolerance on All Interface Pins
- C/Q and DI Fully Compliant with IEC 61131-2
- C/Q Compliant with IO-Link 1.1.3
- Reverse Current Blocking on L+ and C/Q
- 65V Absolute Max Ratings for TVS Flexibility
- Glitch Filters for Improved Burst Resilience
- -40°C to +125°C Operating Temperature Range
MAX86171EVSYS Evaluation System for the MAX86171/MAX86170A/MAX86170B
The MAX86171 evaluation system (EV sys) allows for the quick evaluation of the MAX86171 optical ...
- Quick Evaluation of the MAX86171
- Supports Optimization of Configurations
- Facilitates Understanding MAX86171 Architecture and Solution Strategy
- Real-time Monitoring
- Data Logging Capabilities
- On-Board Accelerometer
- Bluetooth LE
MAX9621 Dual, 2-Wire Hall-Effect Sensor Interface with Analog and Digital Outputs
The MAX9621 is a continuation of the Maxim family of Hall-effect sensor interfaces that already ...
- Provides Supply Current and Interfaces to Two 2-Wire Hall-Effect Sensors
- 5.5V to 18V Operating Voltage Range
- Protects Hall Sensors Against Up to 60V Supply Transients
- Low-Power Shutdown for Power Saving
- Filtered Digital Outputs
- Analog Output Mirrors the Hall Sensor Current
- Hall Inputs Protected from Short to Ground
- Hall Sensor Blanking Following Power-Up and Restart from Shutdown and Short to Ground
- Operates with ±3V Ground Shift Between the Hall Sensor and the MAX9621
- ±2kV Human Body Model ESD and ±200V Machine Model ESD at All Pins
- 3mm x 5mm, 10-Pin µMAX Package
MAX86160 Integrated Heart-Rate Sensor for In-Ear Applications
The MAX86160 is an integrated heart rate monitor sensor module designed for the demanding requir...
- Miniature 4.3mm x 2.8mm x 1.45mm 18-pin Optical Module
- Optical-Grade, Robust Glass Eliminates Customer Cover Glass
- High In-Band 13Hz Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) Reflective Heart Rate Monitor and Medical-Grade Pulse Oximeter
- Ultra Low-Power Operation for Mobile Device
- Zero-Power Shutdown Current (0.7µA, typ)
- -40°C to +85°C Operating Temperature Range
MAXWINGDEMO1 Evaluation Kit for the MAX44009, MAX31723, MAX98300, MAX5216
The MAXWINGDEMO1# evaluation kit is a serial bus experimentation platform that builds upon the M...
- MAX44009 Optical Sensor (I2C)
- MAX31723 Temperature Sensor (SPI)
- MAX5216 Digital-to-Analog Convertor (SPI)
- MAX98300 Class-D Audio Amplifier with On-Board SMD Speaker
MAX86150EVSYS Evaluation System for the MAX86150
The MAX86150 Evaluation System (EV system) provides a proven platform to evaluate the MAX86150 i...
- Real-Time Monitoring of PPG and 1-Lead ECG
- Data-Logging Capability
- Windows® 10 Compatible GUI Software
- Integrated Dry Electrodes
- Fully Assembled and Tested
MAX14919EVKIT Evaluation Kit for the MAX14919
The MAX14919 evaluation kit (EV kit) provides a proven design to evaluate the MAX14919 industria...
- Robust Operation with a Wide Range of Input Voltages and Load Conditions
- Surge Protection with Up To ±1kV IEC61000-4-5 at Output to Ground
- LED Indication of Fault and Reverse-Current Detect conditions
- Multiple Fault-Condition Indications
- Reverse-Current Detection
- Undervoltage Lockout on V5 Output
- Short Detection on RCLIM Control Input
- Thermal Shutdown Fault
- Includes a FET for Output Reverse-Current Protection
- Inrush Current Control to Allow up to 2x the Maximum Load Current
- Resistor-Selectable Options to Set Maximum Allowable Load Current
- +1.8V to +5.5V Wide Logic-Voltage Range
- +3V to +5.5V Isolated Supply Input Range
- Proven PCB Layout
- Fully Assembled and Tested
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
MAX14821 IO-Link Device Transceiver
The MAX14821 transceiver is suitable for IO-Link® devices and 24V binary sensors/actuators. All ...
- Standards Compliance Ensures Future-Proof Solutions
- IO-Link Versions 1.0 and 1.1.2
- IEC IEC61131.9 SDCI
- High Configurability and Integration Reduces SKUs
- Push-Pull, PNP or NPN Driver Configuration
- Supports COM1, COM2, and COM3 Data Rates
- SPI Interface for Control and Monitoring
- 2.5V to 5V Logic Interface Levels
- Auxiliary 24V, 100mA Digital Output (DO)
- Auxiliary 24V Digital Input (DI)
- 100mA Specified C/Q output Drive
- Integrated 5V and 3.3V Regulators
- Integrated Protection Enables Robust Solutions
- Extensive Fault-Monitoring and Reporting
- Reverse-Polarity and Short-Circuit Protection on All 24V Outputs/Inputs
- Reverse-Polarity Protected 24V Supply Output
- -40°C to +105°C Operating Temperature Range
- Small Package Supports Sensor Miniaturization
- 2.5mm x 2.5mm WLP and 4mm x 4mm TQFN Package
MAX14819 Dual IO-Link Master Transceiver with Integrated Framers and L+ Supply Controllers
The MAX14819/MAX14819A low-power, dual-channel, IO-Link® master transceiver with sensor/actuator...
- Low-Power Architecture
- 1Ω (typ) Driver On-Resistance
- 1.9mA (typ) Total Supply Current for 2 Channels
- Current Limiters with 15mV Sense Voltage
- Integrated IO-Link Framer Eliminates Need for External UARTs
- Integrated Cycle Timer Relieves Microcontroller from Timing-Critical Tasks
- High Configurability and Integration Reduce SKUs
- Two Auxiliary Type 1/Type 3 Digital Inputs
- Supports NPN Sensors
- Dual 24V Sensor Supply Controllers Include:
- Large Capacitive Load Charge Capability
- 2A and Higher Load Currents
- Integrated Protection Enables Robust Systems
- Reverse Polarity Protection on All Interface Pins
- Overvoltage Tolerance on All Interface Pins
- C/Q and DI Fully Compliant with IEC 61131-2
- C/Q Compliant with IO-Link 1.1.3
- Reverse Current Blocking on L+ and C/Q
- 65V Absolute Max Ratings for TVS Flexibility
- Glitch Filters for Improved Burst Resilience
- -40°C to +125°C Operating Temperature Range
MAX14819A Dual IO-Link Master Transceiver with Integrated Framers and L+ Supply Controllers
The MAX14819/MAX14819A low-power, dual-channel, IO-Link® master transceiver with sensor/actuator...
- Low-Power Architecture
- 1Ω (typ) Driver On-Resistance
- 1.9mA (typ) Total Supply Current for 2 Channels
- Current Limiters with 15mV Sense Voltage
- Integrated IO-Link Framer Eliminates Need for External UARTs
- Integrated Cycle Timer Relieves Microcontroller from Timing-Critical Tasks
- High Configurability and Integration Reduce SKUs
- Two Auxiliary Type 1/Type 3 Digital Inputs
- Supports NPN Sensors
- Dual 24V Sensor Supply Controllers Include:
- Large Capacitive Load Charge Capability
- 2A and Higher Load Currents
- Integrated Protection Enables Robust Systems
- Reverse Polarity Protection on All Interface Pins
- Overvoltage Tolerance on All Interface Pins
- C/Q and DI Fully Compliant with IEC 61131-2
- C/Q Compliant with IO-Link 1.1.3
- Reverse Current Blocking on L+ and C/Q
- 65V Absolute Max Ratings for TVS Flexibility
- Glitch Filters for Improved Burst Resilience
- -40°C to +125°C Operating Temperature Range
MAX86171EVSYS Evaluation System for the MAX86171/MAX86170A/MAX86170B
The MAX86171 evaluation system (EV sys) allows for the quick evaluation of the MAX86171 optical ...
- Quick Evaluation of the MAX86171
- Supports Optimization of Configurations
- Facilitates Understanding MAX86171 Architecture and Solution Strategy
- Real-time Monitoring
- Data Logging Capabilities
- On-Board Accelerometer
- Bluetooth LE
MAX9621 Dual, 2-Wire Hall-Effect Sensor Interface with Analog and Digital Outputs
The MAX9621 is a continuation of the Maxim family of Hall-effect sensor interfaces that already ...
- Provides Supply Current and Interfaces to Two 2-Wire Hall-Effect Sensors
- 5.5V to 18V Operating Voltage Range
- Protects Hall Sensors Against Up to 60V Supply Transients
- Low-Power Shutdown for Power Saving
- Filtered Digital Outputs
- Analog Output Mirrors the Hall Sensor Current
- Hall Inputs Protected from Short to Ground
- Hall Sensor Blanking Following Power-Up and Restart from Shutdown and Short to Ground
- Operates with ±3V Ground Shift Between the Hall Sensor and the MAX9621
- ±2kV Human Body Model ESD and ±200V Machine Model ESD at All Pins
- 3mm x 5mm, 10-Pin µMAX Package
MAX86160 Integrated Heart-Rate Sensor for In-Ear Applications
The MAX86160 is an integrated heart rate monitor sensor module designed for the demanding requir...
- Miniature 4.3mm x 2.8mm x 1.45mm 18-pin Optical Module
- Optical-Grade, Robust Glass Eliminates Customer Cover Glass
- High In-Band 13Hz Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) Reflective Heart Rate Monitor and Medical-Grade Pulse Oximeter
- Ultra Low-Power Operation for Mobile Device
- Zero-Power Shutdown Current (0.7µA, typ)
- -40°C to +85°C Operating Temperature Range
MAXWINGDEMO1 Evaluation Kit for the MAX44009, MAX31723, MAX98300, MAX5216
The MAXWINGDEMO1# evaluation kit is a serial bus experimentation platform that builds upon the M...
- MAX44009 Optical Sensor (I2C)
- MAX31723 Temperature Sensor (SPI)
- MAX5216 Digital-to-Analog Convertor (SPI)
- MAX98300 Class-D Audio Amplifier with On-Board SMD Speaker
MAX86150EVSYS Evaluation System for the MAX86150
The MAX86150 Evaluation System (EV system) provides a proven platform to evaluate the MAX86150 i...
- Real-Time Monitoring of PPG and 1-Lead ECG
- Data-Logging Capability
- Windows® 10 Compatible GUI Software
- Integrated Dry Electrodes
- Fully Assembled and Tested
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