The MAX9259 serializer pairs with the MAX9260 deserializer for joint transmission of high-speed video, audio, and control data.The MAX9259/MAX9260 operate up to 3.125Gbps for a 15m shielded twisted-pair (STP) cable. This serial link supports display panels from QVGA (320 x 240) up to XGA (1280 x 768), or dual-view WVGA (2 x 854 x 480).The embedded audio channel supports I2S up to 32 bits per sample and at a 192kHz sample rate. The embedded control channel forms a full-duplex, differential 100kbps to 1Mbps UART link between the serializer and deserializer. The host electronic control unit (ECU) or microcontroller (µC) resides either on the MAX9259 or on the MAX9260. In addition, the control channel enables ECU/µC control of peripherals in the remote side of the serial link through I2C/UART.Preemphasis and channel equalization extend the link length and enhance the link reliability. Spread spectrum is available to reduce EMI on the serial and parallel output data signals. The differential link complies with the ISO 10605 and IEC 61000-4-2 ESD-protection standards.The core supplies for the MAX9259/MAX9260 are 1.8V and 3.3V, respectively. Both devices use an I/O supply from 1.8V to 3.3V. These devices are available in a 64-pin TQFP package (10mm x 10mm) and a 56-pin TQFN/QFND package (8mm x 8mm x 0.75mm) with an exposed pad. Electrical performance is guaranteed over the -40°C to +105°C automotive temperature range.ApplicationsAutomotive Navigation, Infotainment, and Image-Sensing SystemsHigh-Speed Serial-Data Transmission for DisplayHigh-Speed Serial-Data Transmission for Image Sensing

The MAX9263/MAX9264 chipset extends Maxim’s gigabit multimedia serial link (GMSL) technology to include high-bandwidth digital content protection (HDCP) encryption of video and audio data. The MAX9263 serializer, or any HDCP-GMSL serializer, pairs with the MAX9264 deserializer, or any HDCP-GMSL deserializer, for the transmission of control data and HDCP encrypted video and audio data.The parallel interface operates with a pixel clock up to 104MHz. Three inputs are for I2S audio, supporting a sampling frequency to 192kHz and a sample depth to 32 bits. The embedded control channel forms a fullduplex differential 9.6kbps to 1Mbps UART link between the serializer and deserializer. A microcontroller (µC), can be located on the serializer side of the link, on the deserializer side of the link, or on both sides. The control channel enables µC control of peripherals on the remote side, such as backlight control, touch screen, and perform HDCP-related operations.For driving longer cables, the serializer has programmable pre/deemphasis, and the deserializer has a programmable channel equalizer. The GMSL devices have programmable spread spectrum on the serial (serializer) and parallel (deserializer) output. The serial link input and output meet ISO 10605 and IEC 61000-4-2 ESD standards. The serializer core supply is 1.8V and the deserializer core supply is 3.3V. The I/O supply is 1.8V to 3.3V. Both devices are available in a 64-pin TQFP package with an exposed pad and are specified over the -40°C to +105°C automotive temperature range.ApplicationsHigh-Resolution Automotive NavigationMegapixel Camera SystemsRear-Seat Infotainment

The MAX9268 deserializer utilizes Maxim's gigabit multimedia serial link (GMSL) technology. The MAX9268 deserializer features an LVDS system interface for reduced pin count and a smaller package, and pairs with any GMSL serializer to form a complete digital serial link for joint transmission of high-speed video, audio, and bidirectional control data. The MAX9268 allows a maximum serial payload data rate of 2.5Gbps for a 15m shielded twisted-pair (STP) cable. The deserializer operates up to a maximum output clock rate of 104MHz (3-channel LVDS) or 78MHz (4-channel LVDS). This serial link supports display panels from QVGA (320 x 240) to WXGA (1280 x 800) and higher with 24-bit color. The 3-channel mode outputs an LVDS clock, three lanes of LVDS data (21 bits), UART control signals, and one I²S audio channel consisting of three signals. The 4-channel mode outputs an LVDS clock, four lanes of LVDS data (28 bits), UART control signals, an I²S audio channel, and auxiliary control outputs. The three audio outputs form a standard I²S interface, supporting sample rates from 8kHz to 192kHz and audio word lengths of 4 to 32 bits. The embedded control channel forms a full-duplex, differential, 100kbps to 1Mbps UART link between the serializer and deserializer. An electronic control unit (ECU), or microcontroller (µC), can be located on the serializer side of the link (typical for video display), on the MAX9268 side of the link (typical for image sensing), or on both sides. In addition, the control channel enables ECU/µC control of peripherals on the remote side, such as backlight control, grayscale Gamma correction, camera module, and touch screen. Base-mode communication with peripherals uses either I²C or the GMSL UART format. In addition, the MAX9268 features a bypass mode that enables full-duplex communication using custom UART formats. The GMSL serializer driver preemphasis, along with the MAX9268 channel equalizer, extends the link length and enhances the link reliability. Spread spectrum is available to reduce EMI on the LVDS and control outputs of the MAX9268. The serial line inputs comply with ISO 10605 and IEC 61000-4-2 ESD protection standards. The core supply for the MAX9268 is 3.3V. The I/O supply ranges from 1.8V to 3.3V. The MAX9268 is available in a 48-pin TQFP package (7mm x 7mm) with an exposed pad, and is specified over the -40°C to +105°C automotive temperature range.ApplicationsHigh-Resolution Automotive NavigationMegapixel Camera SystemsRear-Seat Infotainment

The MAX17600–MAX17605 devices are high-speed MOSFET drivers capable of sinking /sourcing 4A peak currents. The devices have various inverting and noninverting part options that provide greater flexibility in controlling the MOSFET. The devices have internal logic circuitry that prevents shoot-through during output-state changes. The logic inputs are protected against voltage spikes up to +14V, regardless of VDD voltage. Propagation delay time is minimized and matched between the dual channels. The devices have very fast switching time, combined with short propagation delays (12ns typ), making them ideal for high-frequency circuits. The devices operate from a +4V to +14V single power supply and typically consume 1mA of supply current. The MAX17600/MAX17601 have standard TTL input logic levels, while the MAX17603 /MAX17604/MAX17605 have CMOS-like high-noise margin (HNM) input logic levels. The MAX17600/MAX17603 are dual inverting input drivers, the MAX17601/MAX17604 are dual noninverting input drivers, and the MAX17602/MAX17605 devices have one noninverting and one inverting input. These devices are provided with enable pins (ENA, ENB) for better control of driver operation.These devices are available in 8-pin (3mm x 3mm) TDFN, 8-pin (3mm x 5mm) µMAX®, and 8-pin SO packages and operate over the -40°C to +125°C temperature range.ApplicationsDC-DC ConvertersMotor ControlPower MOSFET SwitchingPower-Supply ModulesSwitch-Mode Power Supplies

The MAX3109 advanced dual universal asynchronous receiver-transmitter (UART) has 128 words of receive and transmit first-in/first-out (FIFO) and a high-speed SPI or I²C controller interface. The 2x and 4x rate modes allow a maximum of 24Mbps data rates. A phase-locked loop (PLL) and the fractional baud-rate generators allow a high degree of flexibility in baud-rate programming and reference clock selection.Independent logic-level translation on the transceiver and controller interfaces allows ease of interfacing to microcontrollers, FPGAs, and transceivers that are powered by differing supply voltages. Automatic hardware and software flow control with selectable FIFO interrupt triggering offloads low-level activity from the host controller. Automatic half-duplex transceiver control with programmable setup and hold times allow the MAX3109 to be used in high-speed applications such as PROFIBUS-DP. The 128-word FIFOs have advanced FIFO control, reducing host processor data flow management. The MAX3109 is available in a 32-pin TQFN (5mm x 5mm) package, and is specified over the -40°C to +85°C extended temperature range.ApplicationsAutomotive Infotainment SystemsHandheld DevicesHVAC or Building ControlMedical SystemsPoint-of-Sales SystemsPower MetersProgrammable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

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 MAX5048C is a high-speed MOSFET driver capable of sinking/sourcing 7A/3A peak currents. This device takes logic input signals and drives a large external MOSFET. The device has inverting and noninverting inputs that give the user greater flexibility in controlling the MOSFET. The device also has the features necessary to drive low-side enhancement-mode Gallium Nitride (GaN) FETs. The device features two separate outputs working in complementary mode, offering flexibility in controlling both turn-on and turn-off switching speeds. The device has internal logic circuitry, which prevents shoot-through during output state changes. The logic inputs are protected against voltage spikes up to +14V, regardless of V+ voltage. Propagation delay time is minimized and matched between the inverting and noninverting inputs. The device has very fast switching times combined with very short propagation delays (8ns typ) making it ideal for high-frequency circuits. The device operates from a +4V to +14V single power supply, typically consuming 0.5mA of supply current and has TTL input logic levels. This device is available in a 6-pin SOT23 package and provides an upgrade path for users of the MAX5048B.ApplicationsDC-DC ConvertersMotor ControlPower MOSFET SwitchingPower-Supply ModulesSwitch-Mode Power Supplies

The ADM4850 / ADM4851 / ADM4852 / ADM4853 / ADM4854 /ADM4855 / ADM4856 / ADM4857 are differential line transceiverssuitable for high speed, half-duplex and full duplex data communication on multipoint bus transmission lines. Theyare designed for balanced data transmission and comply with EIA Standards RS-485 and RS-422. The ADM4850 / ADM4851 / ADM4852 / ADM4853 are half-duplex transceivers that sharedifferential lines and have separate enable inputs for the driver and receiver. The full duplex ADM4854 / ADM4855 / ADM4856 / ADM4857 transceivers have dedicated differential line driveroutputs and receiver inputs.The devices have a 1/8-unit load receiver input impedance, which allows up to 256 transceivers on one bus. Because only onedriver must be enabled at any time, the output of a disabled or powered down driver is three-stated to avoid overloading the bus.The receiver inputs have a true fail-safe feature, which ensures a logic high output level when the inputs are open or shorted.This guarantees that the receiver outputs are in a known state before communication begins and when communication ends.The driver outputs are slew rate limited to reduce EMI and data errors caused by reflections from improperly terminated buses.Excessive power dissipation caused by bus contention or by output shorting is prevented with a thermal shutdown circuit.The devices are fully specified over the commercial and industrial temperature ranges and are available in 8-lead SOIC (ADM4850through ADM4857), 8-lead LFCSP (ADM4850 / ADM4852 / ADM4853), and 8-lead MSOP (ADM4850 only) packages.Applications Low power RS-485 applications EMI sensitive systems DTE to DCE interfaces Industrial control Packet switching Local area networks Level translators

The LTC2856-1, LTC2856-2, LTC2857-1, LTC2857-2, LTC2858-1 and LTC2858-2 are low power, RS485/RS422 transceivers operating on 5V supplies at maximum data rates of 20Mbps or 250kbps for low EMI. The receiver has a one-eighth unit load, supporting up to 256 nodes per bus (C, I-Grade), and a fail-safe feature that guarantees a high output state under conditions of floating or shorted inputs.The driver maintains a high output impedance over the entire common mode range when disabled or when the supply is removed. Excessive power dissipation caused by bus contention or a fault is prevented by current limiting all outputs and by thermal shutdown.Enhanced ESD protection allows these parts to withstand ±15kV (human body model) on the transceiver interface pins without latch-up or damage. Part Number MAX Data Rate (Mbps) Duplex Package LTC2856-1 20 Half MSOP-8, DFN-8 LTC2856-2 0.25 Half MSOP-8, DFN-8 LTC2857-1 20 Full MSOP-8, DFN-8 LTC2857-2 0.25 Full MSOP-8, DFN-8 LTC2858-1 20 Full MSOP-10, DFN-10 LTC2858-2 0.25 Full MSOP-10, DFN-10 Applications Low Power RS485/RS422 Transceiver Level Translator Backplane Transceiver