7th Edition

AUTOMOTIVE
Product Guide

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Table of Contents
Technology Applications
Power Management 3-6 Infotainment/Navigation/Radio Head 3-9, 11-23, 25, 26, 31

Display Power 7 Heads-Up Display/Driver’s Assistance 3-9, 12-16, 21-23, 25, 26, 31

Automotive USB Protectors 8 Instrument Clusters 3, 7, 9, 25, 26

Supervisory 9 Lighting 25, 26

Audio 10, 11 EV/HEV Battery Management 27

LVDS 12-14

Video 15, 16

TV, Radio, and Navigation Tuners 17-19

Antenna Phantom Power 20

RKE/TPMS/GPS 21-23

Sensor Interfacing 24, 28

HB LED 25, 26

Battery Management 27

Current-Sense Amplification 29

Data Conversion 30

Timekeeping 31

Quality/“V” Flow 32

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Automotive-Qualified Step-Down Regulators

for Infotainment and Body Applications
• 42V load-dump tolerance allows direct operation from • Ultra-low quiescent current in SKIP mode to meet
the car battery stringent OEM module standby current requirements
• Up to 2.2MHz adjustable switching frequency reduces • Wide operating voltage range ensures operation from
external component size and optimizes solution cost cold crank up to truck battery inputs
• Available spread-spectrum feature lowers EMI to
minimize radio interference within the vehicle

Part VIN (max) (V) IOUT (A) fSW Spread Spectrum IQ (μA)
MAX16907 36 3 1MHz to 2.2MHz Yes 30
MAX16909 36 3 220kHz to 1MHz No 30
MAX16974 28 2 220kHz to 2MHz No 35
MAX16975 28 1.2 220kHz to 1MHz No 45
MAX16976 28 0.6 220kHz to 1MHz No 45
MAX16977 36 2 1MHz to 2.2MHz Yes 30

High-Frequency Step-Down Controller Reduces

Size, Cost, and AM Band Radio Interference
• 2.2MHz operating frequency minimizes AM band radio
interference and reduces external component size VBAT

• 42V load-dump tolerance allows direct operation from CIN NH

the car battery SUP DH CBST
• Wide 3.5V to 36V VIN range ensures operation from COMP BST
L
cold crank up to battery inputs RCOMP CCOMP2 LX

• Ultra-low 50μA quiescent current meets stringent MAX16952

CCOMP1
OEM module standby current requirements

PGOOD DL NL RSENSE

EN PGND

FSYNC CS
OUT VOUT
FOSC 5V
FB
BIAS COUT
RFOSC SGND
CL

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28V, 1A, High-Frequency Synchronous Buck

Gives You the Smallest Solution Footprint
The MAX16903 is the industry’s smallest automotive-grade synchronous buck converter capable of delivering 1A from a 3.5V to
28V input. Its 2.1MHz switching frequency allows you to use smaller external components while avoiding interference with the
AM-radio band. This gives you an extremely compact solution with a very low BOM cost.

Body Rear-Seat
Electronics Entertainment

Infotainment Instrument
Clusters

Saves Space and Reduces BOM Cost Speeds Automotive Compliance

• 2.1MHz operation allows tiny external components • Fixed-frequency operation and optional spread-spectrum
• Integrated high- and low-side FETs with internal modulation reduce EMI
compensation eliminate the need for an external • Wide input range allows direct operation from battery
Schottky diode • Load-dump tolerant to 42V
• Requires only low-cost ceramic input/output capacitors • AEC-Q100 qualified
• Ultra-small 3mm x 3mm, 10-Pin TDFN-EP package • -40°C to +125°C operation
Conserves Battery Life • 10-pin TDFN-EP and 16-pin TSSOP-EP packages
• 25μA quiescent current (no load) meets tight
power budgets

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Ultra-Low-IQ Automotive LDO Conserves

Battery Life in Always-On Applications
45V, 200mA LDO Consumes Only 20μA IQ
The MAX16910 operates over a wide input-voltage MAX16910 OUT
IN OUT
range (3.5V to 30V), survives load dumps up to
45V, and is guaranteed for operation over the 4.7µF
-40°C to +125°C automotive temperature range. 1µF ENABLE

It includes three pin-selectable output-voltage SETOV Uses low-cost

ceramic capacitors
configurations: 5.0V or 3.3V fixed, and adjustable SET

from 1.5V to 11V. Additionally, the MAX16910 RESET

reduces component cost by operating with small GND RESET
25% lower IQ than TIMEOUT
ceramic capacitors. the competition 50
25 75 1nF
0 100 Adjustable reset
µA delay (1.25ms)

Industry’s Lowest IQ Automotive LDOs

No-Load IOUT VIN Range Adjustable Reset Threshold Package
Part
IQ (μA) (mA) (V) Output Voltage (V) (%) (mm x mm)
MAX15006 10 50 4 to 40 (45, max) 1.8 to 10 — 6-TDFN-EP (3 x 3)
MAX15007 10 50 4 to 40 (45, max) 1.8 to 10 — 6-TDFN-EP (3 x 3)
MAX16910 20 200 3.5 to 30 (45, max) 1.5 to 11 87.5, 92.5 8-TDFN-EP (3 x 3), 8-SO-EP (5 x 4)

High-Efficiency, Low-IQ, Synchronous Step-Down

Converters Provide Optimized Point-Of-Load
Regulation
• Up to 2.2MHz switching frequency reduces external • 3A (MAX16961*) and 4A (MAX16962) output currents
component size and minimizes solution cost support high-current requirements of processor cores
• Available spread-spectrum and forced PWM features lower • Dual-channel MAX16963 saves additional board space
EMI to minimize radio interference within the vehicle and offers most cost-effective solution
• Current-controlled operation simplifies design effort and
enables cycle-by-cycle current limit

Part VIN Range (V) IOUT (A) f SW (MHz) Spread-Spectrum IQ (μA)

MAX16961 2.7 to 5.5 3 2.2 Yes 27
MAX16962 2.7 to 5.5 4 2.2 Yes 27
MAX16963 2.7 to 5.5 1.5/1.5 2.2 Yes 36
MAX1556 2.6 to 5.5 1.2 1 No 16
MAX1557 2.6 to 5.5 0.6 1 No 16

*Future product—contact factory for availability.

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Industry’s Smallest 4-Channel Automotive PMIC

that Connects Directly to the Car Battery
Two Step-Down DC-DCs and Two LDOs in a 25mm2 Package

2.2MHz DC-DC
Integrated high-voltage DC-DC
converters use tiny
connects directly to car battery, MAX16922
external components
eliminates need for separate
for reduced cost and
front-end regulator
space requirements
VIN1: 3.7V TO 28V (45V)
DC-DC1 VOUT1: 5.5V TO 3.0V AT 1.2A

VIN2: 2.7V TO 5.5V

DC-DC2 VOUT2: 1.0V TO 3.9V AT 600mA

VIN3: 2.7V TO 5.5V

LDO1 VOUT3: 1.0V TO 4.15V AT 300mA

Separate inputs on all channels

VIN4: 2.7V TO 5.5V
for maximum efficiency LDO2 VOUT4: 1.0V TO 4.15V AT 300mA
and configurability
RESET

GND Reset signal monitors

Low-voltage converters DC-DC outputs to
reduce system size simplify power
and cost sequencing

2MHz, High-Voltage PMIC Delivers Four Rails

in Tiny Solution Size
Always-on DC-DC1
uses only 25µA IQ to
save battery power 2.2MHz DC-DC
High-voltage regulators eliminate converters use tiny
need for preregulators external components
MAX16920

VIN: 5.5V TO 28V (45V)

DC-DC1 VOUT1: 3.3V AT 300mA

DC-DC2 VOUT2: 5.0V AT 600mA

DC-DC3 VOUT3: 3.3V AT 1.5A

LDO VOUT4: 5.0V AT 150mA

5V linear regulator PG2

for CAN supply PG3 PGOOD for
allows ECU wakeup PGA easy sequencing
GND

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Space-Effective Solutions for Dashboard,

Navigation, and Entertainment Systems
Automotive TFT-LCD PMICs Reduce EMI Through Spread-Spectrum Switching
Cost-Effective, High-Performance Solution: MAX16928
INA COMPI COMPV GATE
• Highly integrated power supply
·· Boost converter, linear regulator, and power LXP
DR
controllers 1.8V/3.3V VINA TO 18V
·· Flexible sequencing of positive gate voltage regulator REGULATOR BOOST
and negative gate voltage regulator FB CONTROLLER PGNDP

FBP

OSCILLATOR
CP

Power Your Display Directly from the Car Battery: DRVN

MAX16929 GH POSITIVE NEGATIVE
GATE GATE
• Integrated high-voltage front-end buck regulator VOLTAGE VOLTAGE
REGULATOR REGULATOR
·· Allows direct voltage regulation from the car battery
FBGH
·· Automotive load-dump tolerant up to 42V FBGL

• Highly integrated power supply BST

REF
·· Boost converter, linear regulator, and power INB
BANDGAP
controllers REFERENCE GND
3.3V/5V
·· Flexible sequencing of both positive and negative BUCK
gate voltage regulators LXB
ENP

CONTROL
SEQ
FBB
ENB PGOOD
AVL
GND
MAX16928/MAX16929
MAX16929 ONLY

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Hi-Speed USB Protectors with Apple Fast Charge

and USB Host Charge Detection
Offer Fully Integrated USB Power and Data Protection Switches with 480Mbps
Operation While Providing High-ESD Protection
Applications for Automotive USB Architectures
• Radio head 1.0

• Navigation unit 0.8

• Clusters
0.6
• Module-to-module communication

EYE DIAGRAM
• Phone cradle 0.4

• Connectivity hub 0.2

• Dedicated USB charging port

0
• Full-function USB charging
• iPod®/iPhone®/iPad®
-0.2
0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5

TIME (ns)

Feature MAX16919 MAX16942E/3E/4E MAX16969

USB Data Switches
Short-to-battery, high-ESD
protection, 480Mbps
✓ ✓ ✓

USB host charging BC1.1 BC1.2

CDP
✓ ✓

Apple® rapid charging 1A ✓

USB Power Switch
Internal power FET on-resistance
22mΩ 57mΩ 22mΩ
(typical)
Current limit Adjustable limit Fixed threshold Adjustable limit
Maximum current 3A 1.3A 3A
Short-to-battery, short-to-GND,
high-ESD protection
✓ ✓ ✓

Short-to-battery protection FET External Internal External

Protect your USB HVD+, HVD-, and HVBUS lines from the brutal automotive environment:
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Automotive Regulators with Highest Reliability

Over Wide Operating Range
Maxim’s family of automotive linear regulators operates over a very wide Maxim’s extended
input-voltage range (up to 72V) and tolerates many voltage transients thermal capabilities

LOAD CURRENT
and input voltage
without any external circuitry. The ICs are fully specified up to +125°C
and can dissipate more power than most competitive solutions. They also
integrate various features such as a reset output, an extra undedicated
comparator (PFI/PFO), a watchdog timer, enable and hold functionality, and a COMPETITION
gate driver (GATEP) that protects against reverse-battery conditions by using INPUT VOLTAGE
a pFET.
Enable Hold Additional
Part Output(s) Watchdog GATEP
Input(s) Input(s) Comparator
MAX6765/MAX6766 100mA — 1 —
MAX6767/MAX6768 100mA — 1 ✓ —
MAX6769/MAX6770 100mA — 1 RESETIN
MAX6771/MAX6772 100mA — 2 —
MAX6773/MAX6774 100mA Fixed 1 —
MAX6791/MAX6792 2 x 150mA Adjustable, windowed 2 ✓ PFI/PFO ✓
MAX6793/MAX6794 2 x 150mA Adjustable 2 ✓ PFI/PFO ✓
MAX6795/MAX6796 300mA Adjustable 1 ✓ PFI/PFO ✓

Overvoltage Protectors Prevent Damage

to Downstream Circuitry
72
Maxim’s overvoltage protection circuits can protect your circuit from WITHOUT
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)

OVP
continuous voltage levels from below -30V to greater than 90V, and even
higher transients. Some devices feature a limiter mode, which allows
continuous system operation even during overvoltage fault conditions. 12
WITH OVP
The MAX16126/MAX16127 family is designed to protect for all ISO 7637
load-dump conditions.
TIME

Built-In
Part Function MOSFET Reverse Voltage Undervoltage Latch POK
LDO
MAX16013 Switch/limiter pFET ✓ —
MAX16014 Switch pFET ✓ Latch
MAX16126/7 Switch/limiter nFET ✓ ✓ Autoretry/latch ✓
MAX6397 Switch/limiter nFET — ✓
MAX6495 Switch/limiter nFET —
MAX6496 Switch/limiter nFET ✓ —
MAX6497 Switch nFET Latch ✓
MAX6498 Switch nFET Autoretry ✓
MAX6499 Switch/limiter nFET ✓ Latch with clear
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4 x 50W Class D Amplifier Provides

High-Fidelity Automotive Audio
Ultra-Efficient Amp Operates Down to 6V with Full Automotive Diagnostics,
Load-Dump Protection, and Excellent EMI Performance
Fulfill Automotive-Grade Requirements Provide High-Quality Audio
• 6V to 25.5V operating range • Programmable clip detection
• Load-dump protection to 50V • 0.04% THD+N performance due to feedback
• Short-circuit protection after the filter
• Open battery/GND tolerant • High output power (10% THD+N)
• Thermal-overload protection/warning ·· 2 x 160W into 2Ω at 24V
·· 4 x 80W into 4Ω at 24V
• On-board diagnostics through I2C interface
• Superior EMI performance meets OEM specifications
·· Short-to-battery/GND
·· Open/shorted load
·· Tweeter detect

Detailed Block Diagram of the MAX13301 Audio Path I2C COMP

OSC
TRIANGLE WAVE

PWM LOGIC REF

PWM
COMPARATOR
REF I2C COMP
3-BIT ADC

PVDD
FEED-
FORWARD

REF
ERROR
AMPLIFIER
REF

AUDIO IN

VIN Operating Range Temperature Range

Part Package
REF (V) (°C)
MAX13301 6 to 25.5 -40 to +125 48-TSSOP-EP
PREAMPLIFIER

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Industry’s First Headphone Amplifiers Designed

for Automotive Applications
Integrate Output Protection and Deliver Superior Audio Quality

Get Superior Performance at a Lower Cost than Wireless Solutions

Infrared Wireless MAX13330/ The Maxim®
Parameter
Solutions MAX13331 Advantage
30 times better
THD+N 0.30% 0.01%*
THD+N
35dB SNR
SNR 65dB 100dB
improvement
Frequency Full audio-frequency
25Hz to 18kHz 10Hz to 22kHz
response response
Channel Enhanced channel
60dB 75dB
separation separation
*0.01% THD+N at 1k output power into a 32Ω load.

Protect Your Aux Input Device from

Automotive Transients
Audio Input Amplifiers Provide Dual Channel, Low Noise, and Programmable
Gains for Automotive Applications
Features
• 5V or 3.3V supply
• Automotive-grade diagnostics capability controlled through
I2C interface
• Short-to-battery tolerant inputs
• Quasi-differential inputs to eliminate common-mode noise
• 80dB CMRR (typ)
• Jack sense, audio presence detection
• VBAT/GND/short/open diagnostics for remote AUX jack
• Up to 7VRMS input-voltage range
• AEC-Q100 qualified

Temp Range
Part Gain (dB) Package
(°C)
MAX13335E -14 to +16 -40 to +105 16-QSOP
MAX13336E -22 to +8 -40 to +105 16-QSOP

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Smart, 18-Bit, Bidirectional LVDS SerDes

Eliminates Need for CAN or LIN Interface
The MAX9257A/MAX9258A LVDS SerDes chipset provides a complete bidirectional digital video link between the automotive
electronic control unit (ECU) and the camera. An integrated control channel eliminates the need for an external CAN or LIN
interface, thus simplifying design and reducing system cost.

Minimizes System Cost Smart Features Improve Performance

• Integrated control channel eliminates external CAN • Programmable serial data rate optimizes bandwidth
or LIN bus utilization
• Advanced EMI suppression allows the use of lower • Patented spread-spectrum modulation* reduces EMI in
cost cables and connectors serial data and deserializer output
• High ESD protection: ±10kV Contact and ±30kV Air-Gap
LCD Discharge (ISO 10605)

VIDEO VIDEO
PROCESSOR DESERIALIZER SERIALIZER CAMERA
Night vision Sign recognition
UART I2C

CAN CAN
µC
TRANSCEIVER TRANSCEIVER

CONTROL ON CAN

Why Do This with the Typical

Automotive Safety Application...

...When You Can Do This with

Maxim’s Simple Solution? Collision avoidance Lane departure

LCD

MAX9258A MAX9257A
VIDEO VIDEO
PROCESSOR CONTROL DESERIALIZER SERIALIZER CONTROL CAMERA

UART I2C

INTEGRATED CONTROL

*U.S. Patent 6,847,257.

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Complete GMSL SerDes for Digital Video, Audio,

and Control Data
Supports Next-Generation Requirements for Infotainment Systems
The MAX9259/MAX9260 SerDes chipset provides a fully integrated gigabit multimedia serial link (GMSL) solution for
automotive infotainment, navigation, and rear-seat entertainment applications. This chipset integrates a bidirectional, full-duplex
control channel, thus simplifying design while saving space and cost.

Integrates Video and Control in a Single Channel Enhances the Multimedia Experience
• Differential, full-duplex control channel eliminates the need • Supports XGA (1280 x 768) or dual-view WVGA
for a separate CAN or LIN interface (two 854 x 480) panels
• Programmable spread spectrum minimizes EMI, speeding • Delivers 24-bit color and digital audio
product qualification • Supports multiple camera inputs
• Driver preemphasis (MAX9259) and channel equalizer
(MAX9260) extend link length and enhance link reliability

MAX9259 MAX9260

GRAPHICS VIDEO VIDEO

SERIALIZER DESERIALIZER LCD
CONTROLLER
AUDIO AUDIO

µC µC
UART VIDEO/AUDIO + UART
OR I2C FULL-DUPLEX CONTROL OR I2C

Function
Part Interface Content Protection
Serializer Deserializer
MAX9249 ✓ LVDS
MAX9259 ✓ Parallel
MAX9260 ✓ Parallel
MAX9263 ✓ Parallel ✓
MAX9264 ✓ Parallel ✓
MAX9265 ✓ LVDS ✓
MAX9266 ✓ LVDS ✓
MAX9268 ✓ LVDS

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1.5Gbps GMSL SerDes with Coax Drive Cuts

Cable and Connectivity Costs by 50%
Supports Next-Generation Requirements for Megapixel Cameras
The MAX9271/MAX9272/MAX9273 SerDes chipset provides a fully integrated solution for automotive camera safety
applications such as 360-view, forward collision warning (FCW), night vision, sign recognition, and more.

Minimize System Cost Smart Features Improve Performance

• Drive low cost 50Ω coax cable and FAKRA connectors or • Error detection and correction increases reliability
shielded twisted pair (STP) • 1.5Gbps serial data rate eliminates need for data
• Programmable spread spectrum minimizes EMI, speeding compression and lag in image processing
product qualification • 100MHz clock supports megapixel image sensors
• Driver preemphasis (MAX9271/MAX9273) and channel
equalizer (MAX9272) extend link length and enhance link
reliability

LCD

VIDEO VIDEO
PROCESSOR DESERIALIZER SERIALIZER CAMERA

UART I2C

CAN CAN
µC
TRANSCEIVER TRANSCEIVER

CONTROL ON CAN

Why Do This with the Typical

Automotive Safety Application...

...When You Can Do This with

Maxim’s Simple Solution?

LCD
MAX9271
MAX9272 MAX9273
VIDEO VIDEO
PROCESSOR CONTROL DESERIALIZER SERIALIZER CONTROL CAMERA

UART I2C

INTEGRATED CONTROL

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4-Channel Video Decoder Simplifies Automotive

Vision Systems
Converts Video Signals to Optimal Frame-Synchronized Digital Format Needed
for Direct Connection to Maxim’s H.264 Codec Family
MAX9530 Simplifies Designs and
Reduces Cost
• Excellent video quality from 4-channel
NTSC/PAL video decoder with 54MHz,
10-bit ADC, and 5-line filter
• Flexible video output with byte-
or frame-interleaving modes at
27MHz/54MHz/108MHz
• Multichip cascade configuration with
direct connection
• Independent auto-equalizer processing
for each video channel
• Individual video scalers for each video
channel

Key Features Benefits

Eliminates need for FPGA on video input

On-chip DDR2 memory controller for frame-
interleaved, synchronous, multichannel output Reduces system cost and design complexity with glueless, direct
connection to Maxim’s family of H.264 video processors
Integrates video capture and digital conversion into one IC to greatly
4-channel NTSC/PAL video decoder subsystem
simplify PCB design and reduce component count and cost

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High-Performance Video Decoder Delivers

Excellent Digital Video Quality
Meets Automotive Market’s Strict Requirements for Operating Temperature,
Cost, and Ease of Use
1.8V operation reduces 54MHz, 10-bit Four-line adaptive 27MHz, 8-/10-bit
power consumption converter comb filter parallel output

MAX9526

Y
Industry-standard

SEPARATION
PROC

FORMATTER
Standard digital component

OUTPUT
DC
analog
Y/C
AGC 10-BIT video output
RESTORE
video input (ITU-R BT.656) for
C
PROC
digital processing

Integrated
anti-aliasing I2C AND LOGIC PLL
filter (analog
and digital)

Integrated Autodetects
PLL NTSC and PAL

Provides Excellent Video Quality Offers Ease of Use

• 54MHz, 10-bit ADC • Only 16 user-programmable registers
• 4x oversampling (54MHz) • Autoselects NTSC or PAL input analog video signal
• Multiline adaptive comb filter (all local variations)
• Internal anti-aliasing filter • Auto or manual TV standard selection through I2C interface

Satisfies Automotive Requirements

• -40°C to +125°C operating temperature range
• Under 200mW typical power dissipation

NTSC/PAL Video Decoder Comparison

Package Size Operating Power Digital I/O Temperature Range
Part
(mm2) (mW) (V) (°C)
MAX9526 30 200 1.7 to 3.5 -40 to +125
Competitor A 144 335 3.0 to 3.5 0 to +70
Competitor B 36 250 3.0 to 3.5 -40 to +85

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Experience Uncompromised Infotainment and

Performance with Space-Efficient Designs
Industry’s First Diversity Digital TV, ISDB-T/DVB-T Tuner:
MAX2135A MAX2135A

• High dynamic range provides superior reception VHF

(-99dBm to +10dBm) LOW IF
UHF
• 50% smaller footprint (7mm x 7mm) than the competition
allows for much smaller designs
VHF
LOW IF
UHF

Lower Noise Figure and Power at Half the Size of the Competition
5 600
5.0 600

500
4.0 3.7
NOISE FIGURE (dB)

400
POWER (mW)

3.0 360
300
2.0
200

1.0
100

0 0

MAX2135A COMPETITOR MAX2135A COMPETITOR

Multimedia Multiband Tuner: MAX2169 MAX2169

• Dual-output, zero-IF or low-IF (DAB/DMB-T) outputs VHF

support multiple interfaces
• Low-power design (100mW) enables portable aftermarket UHF I/Q AND
automotive applications REMOD
LOW IF
L-BAND

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Direct-Conversion, DAB Tuner Allows

Low-Power, Tuner-On-Board Designs
RF to Bits® Digital Radio Tuner: MAX2173 • Excellent blocking performance (50dB ACPR) offers
• Simplified RF to Bits architecture static-free reception

·· Modularized system and reduced design time

·· Allows the DSP to support other features Consumes Less Power
than the Competition
100
VHF_IN
100
ADC
80
DIGITAL FILTER

POWER (%)
LBAND_IN 60
MAX2173 I2S (DIGITAL 50
INTERFACE,
40
RF TO BITS)
20
ADC
0
MAX2173 COMPETITOR

Highly Integrated Active-Antenna Solutions

Improve Functionality and Save Space and Cost
AM/FM Car Antenna LNA: MAX2180
• Automatic gain control (AGC) and adjustable AGC attack
points facilitate very versatile active AM/FM antenna
solution for any automotive application
• Highly integrated architecture eliminates need for
expensive, unpredictable pin diodes at LNA input VCC

• Cutting-edge CMOS process provides a 6V to 24V FM

operating voltage range

DET
VCC VREG
Dual-Stage LNA for GPS/GNSS: MAX2670
• High integration eliminates large, expensive, discrete VCC

transistor solutions AM

• Ultra-low noise figure (1dB, first stage) provides fast

DET MAX2180
GPS lock
• Highly versatile design allows external filtering between
first and second stage, providing flexibility for system
IN OUT
optimization
MAX2670

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Complete GPS, GLONASS, Compass, and

Galileo Front-End
Navigation RF to Bits Front-End: MAX2769
• Highly integrated RF to Bits receiver eliminates
external ADC, thus increasing design flexibility
to support any navigation application ACTIVE FRAC-N
PLL
ANTENNA
• Achieves low 1.4dB noise figure without an DIGITAL
LNA2
external LNA for efficient satellite syncing LOW IF
PASSIVE
• Noise figure falls to 0.8dB when paired with ANTENNA

MAX2659 LNA1
MAX2769

0.8dB Noise Figure, 20dB Gain GPS LNA

Improves Your Existing Solution
Ultra-Small Leadless Package Saves Size and Cost

GND RFOUT

GND
SHDN Improves your current
GPS receiver’s sensitivity
BIAS

RFIN VCC
L1
C1 Cb
MAX2659

INPUT MATCH L1 = 6.5nH

INPUT DC BLOCK C1 = 1800pF
SUPPLY BYPASS Cb = 33nF

Increases Performance of Existing Solution Maximizes Space and Minimizes Expense

• High 20.5dB gain • Integrated 50Ω output-matching circuit
• Ultra-low 0.8dB noise figure • Ultra-small, RoHS-compliant, lead-free, 1.5mm x 1.0mm,
• 4.1mA supply current 6-pin μDFN package
• 1.6V to 3.3V supply voltage

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High-Voltage LDOs and Switches Prevent System

Damage to Remote RF LNAs
Provide Fault-Proof Phantom Power to Remote Antennas
Prevent System Damage While Providing Regulated Power
• Analog current measurement output BATTERY INPUT RSENSE LOUT

• Detect open-load and short-circuit conditions CIN REGULATED

• Thermal shutdown IN SENS OUT R4 PHANTOM
SUPPLY
• Overcurrent blanking enables hot-swapping FB COUT
• -40°C to +105°C automotive temperature range µC SUPPLY
R5
MAX16946
• AEC-Q100 qualified
COMP

High-Side Current-Sense LDO: MAX16946 RPU REG

• Tolerate load-dump supply up to 45V
SC REF
• Regulated 3.3V to 15V LDO output ERROR
FLAGS R1
OL
• Adjustable current limit (500mA, max)
CURRENT-
SENSE AOUT LIM
OUTPUT
R2
ON/OFF SHDN

OLT

GND R3

BATTERY INPUT
DIN CIN1
IN OUT1
COUT1
ERR1 R11
ERROR FLAGS
ERR2
FB1 Reduces Overall Antenna System Cost by
AOUT
CREG R21 Integrating Two Channels for Multiband
MAX16948 Antenna Systems: MAX16948

SENSE1 LIM1
• Protects system against output fault conditions
and input-voltage transients
RLIM2
CURRENT-SENSE
OUTPUTS TO ADC
• Provides regulated power to remote LNA
·· Integrated LDO provides regulated power
SENSE2 OUT2
between 3.3V and 12V
COUT2
R12 ·· High PSRR (73dB) enables clear signal
transmission
FB2
• Fault flag diagnostics notify system of open-load
SHDN1
OFF ON R22 and short-circuit conditions
SHDN2

LIM2
GND
RLIM2

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Keyless Go for Car Access and Mobilization

with Improved Range, Reliability, and Cost
22kHz BPSK System Allows for Zero Blind Spots Using Fewer Coils
Industry's Highest Performance Industry's Lowest Cost
• Long LF range allows for improved comfort functions • Industry's lowest system cost due to fewer coils and less
• Autonomous system allows for minimal interaction of the expensive installation
with ECU and personalization of the key/car • Significant cost reduction due to high integration in key/car
• 3D active immobilizer allows for battery-less orientation ·· Car: microcontroller, immobilizer reader, LF-TX, door
independent communication with much longer range handle interface
• Industry's highest reliability through better coverage and ·· Key: microcontroller, 3D LF-RX, 3D active immobilizer
immunity to interference (due to the 22kHz frequency)

Fully Integrated Keyless Go Solution

Key fob Car

For smart key and TPMS

RF TRx µC
RF TRx

Interface
to ECU
3D LF
Rx LF Tx
µC µC
3D
IMMOB
IMMO
READER

LF key system-on-chip LF car system-on-chip

22kHz System Doubles the Detection Range Fewer Coils and 100% Coverage, No Blind Spots

Keyless Go Antennas
Competitor

Antennas

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Low-Power 300MHz to 450MHz Transmitters

and Receivers Increase Battery Life
Ideal for Temp Range Power Consumption Price*
Part Type RF Performance at 315MHz Modulation
(°C) (mA) ($)
• RKE and remote start
• RF remote controls -114dBm (ASK)/-108dBm (FSK)
MAX1471 Rx -40 to +125 7.0 (typ) ASK/FSK 2.39
with 45dB image rejection
• Security systems
5.3 (typ, ASK at
• Tire pressure monitor MAX1472 Tx -40 to +125
50% duty cycle)
+10dBm output ASK 0.96
systems (TPMS)
-114dBm with 50dB image
• Garage door openers MAX7034 Rx -40 to +125 6.7 (typ)
rejection
ASK 1.72

Up to -114dBm MAX7036 Rx -40 to +105 5.5 (typ)

-109dBm with integrated RF
ASK 1.12
Receive Sensitivity filter
7.7 (typ, ASK at
MAX7044 Tx -40 to +125 +13dBm output ASK 1.05
50% duty cycle)
+10dBm output, SPI tunable
MAX7057 Tx -40 to +125 8.5 (typ) ASK/FSK 1.26
from 300MHz to 450MHz
+10dBm output, dual frequency
MAX7058 Tx -40 to +125 8.0 (typ) ASK 1.32
(315MHz and 390MHz)

Industry’s Highest Performance 300MHz to

450MHz Transceivers
Increase Range and Add Two-Way Capabilities to Car Alarms,
RF Modules, and Remote Controls
Maxim’s MAX7030/MAX7031/MAX7032 crystal- RF FSK Deviation
Part Modulation
referenced VHF/UHF transceivers are easy-to-use, (MHz) (kHz)
high-performance devices that allow quick, two-way MAX7030HATJ 433.92 ASK —
implementation of one-way systems.
MAX7030LATJ 315 ASK —

• -114dBm (ASK)/-110dBm (FSK) Rx sensitivity MAX7031HATJ17 433.92 FSK ±17.2

• +10dBm output power MAX7031HATJ51 433.92 FSK ±51.7
• 12mA Tx current (FSK) MAX7031LATJ 308 FSK ±51.4
• 6.1mA Rx current MAX7031MATJ50 315 FSK ±49.5
• -40°C to +125°C automotive temperature range

*1000-up recommended resale. Prices provided are for design guidance and are FOB USA. International prices will differ due to local duties, taxes, and exchange rates. Not all packages are offered in 1k increments,
and some may require minimum order quantities.

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Space-Saving 300MHz to 1500MHz LNA

Extends Range of Automotive RKE Systems
High Performance, Improves Range
• 3.5mA supply current
• 2.7V to 5.5V single supply
VCC
• 0.9dB NF with matching components
VCC
• 15dB gain
BIAS GENERATOR
• Tunable to 308MHz, 315MHz, 345MHz, 433.92MHz,
RFIN RFIN RFOUT RFOUT
868MHz, and 902MHz to 928MHz LNA

AEC-Q100 Grade 1 Qualified

MAX2640
• -40°C to +125°C automotive temperature range GND

Saves Space
• Internally biased to eliminate the need for external bias
resistors and chokes
• 2.8mm x 2.9mm, 6-pin SOT23

Versatile, High-Performance VCO Enables

Multiple Automotive Applications: MAX2620
• Wide frequency range provides versatility of deployment SINGLE SIDEBAND
PHASE NOISE
• Smallest form factor conserves board space -40
• Exceptional out-of-band phase noise allows use in base-station -50
L1 = 5nH INDUCTOR
platforms -60 C6 = 1.5pF
PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)

-70
SINGLE SIDEBAND

-80
-90
-100
-110
L1 = COAXIAL
-120 CERAMIC RESONATOR
-130 (TRANS-TECH
-140 SR8800LPQ1357BY)
C6 = 1pF
-150
0.1 1 10 100 1000
OFFSET FREQUENCY (kHz)

Frequency Range POUT POUT VCC ISUPPLY Package

Part
(MHz) (dBm, min) (dBm, max) (V) (mA) (mm x mm)
MAX2470 10 to 500 -16 -1 2.7 to 5.5 3.6 to 5.5 6-SOT23 (2.7 x 2.9)
MAX2620 10 to 1050 -16 -2 2.5 to 5.25 9 8-μMAX® (3.0 x 4.9)
MAX2750 2400 to 2500 -3 -3 2.7 to 5.5 11.3 8-μMAX (3.0 x 4.9)

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Maxim ASIC Design Services

Custom-Tailored Solutions for Your Specific Needs
ASIC Design Services ASIC Design Services Customer Benefits
Maxim’s ASIC design services are available to meet your 18 years of experience in the ASIC Expertise results in a high first-
specific application requirements. Maxim offers flexible business silicon success rate
engagement options, from foundry sales through turnkey Rich analog RF IP catalog
Fast time to market; vast application
design to joint-development projects. coverage
Optimized in-house process Controlled environment provides
technologies optimal performance-cost tradeoff

Monitors for Thermocouple Opens and Shorts

MAX31855 Replaces Four Precision Components and Features
Open/Short Detection
With the temperature extremes involved, thermocouples are used in a variety of automotive applications, including exhaust gas
temperature (EGT) and cylinder head temperature (CHT) monitoring. The new MAX31855 from Maxim converts thermocouple
signals to a serial digital word with no external components. And unlike the discrete solution, it monitors the thermocouple for opens
and shorts.
Replaces Four Discrete Components
VCC
• Temperature sensor for cold-junction compensation MAX31855
VCC
• Precision voltage reference S5 SCK
COLD-JUNCTION DIGITAL
SO
• Low-offset amplifier COMPENSATION CONTROL
CS
• High-resolution ADC

Flexible Architecture
T+ S4
• Supports J, K, N, S, T, R, and E thermocouples
ADC
• Converts temperatures from -270°C to +1800°C T-
S1
Enhances Vehicle Safety and Reliability
FAULT
• Monitors for thermocouple S2
DETECTION

Reduces Time to Market GND

S3 REFERENCE
• SPI-compatible serial interface VOLTAGE

• EV kit available

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Highly Integrated, High-Output-Current

Multistring Drivers Provide a Reliable Solution
Protect LEDs and Driver in Case of Fault, and Allow Dimming Over
a 5000:1 Range
Robust, Fault-Tolerant Solution Ideal for a Wide Range of Backlighting Applications
• 40V input capability • Four (MAX16814) or two (MAX16838) strings
• Automatically disables LED strings if LEDs fail • Up to 150mA/string
as open or short
Highly Integrated, Cost-Effective Solution
• Fault-detection output
• Internal MOSFETs (except switching MOSFET
Allow Dimming Over a Wide Range for MAX16814)
• 5000:1 PWM dimming range at 200Hz • Output-voltage optimization for maximum efficiency
dimming frequency • LED fault protection
Available in TQFN and TSSOP Packages

Adaptive voltage optimization

VIN maximizes efficiency and
4.5V TO 40V minimizes PDISS
UP TO 40V

IN NDRV CS OVP

OUT1
OUT2
VCC
OUT3
Up to 5000:1 PWM
OUT4
dimming range
MAX16814 SETI
DRV Fail-proof: open-LED and
shorted-LED protection
FLT
DIM
COMP
GND

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Boost/Buck-Boost Controller Enables More

Reliable, Low-EMI Fault-Tolerant LED Drivers
Reliable, Fault-Tolerant Solution
• High-side current sense and high-side pMOS drivers
allow protection against any short between input, Buck-boost
output, and ground SHORT-CIRCUIT PROTECTED up to 6 LEDs

• Wide input-voltage capability up to 65V

• Overvoltage and thermal protection
• Fault indicator output SHORT-CIRCUIT
PROTECTED
• -40°C to +125°C temperature range 5V TO 65V
INPUT
Improved EMI
• Internal frequency dithering improves EMI and reduces
EMI filtering needs DIM INPUT MAX16833

Very Flexible FAULT OUTPUT

• Wide PWM-dimming range

• Allows single-wire connection to the LEDs
• Boost, buck-boost, buck, and SEPIC configurations Boost 6
• ±2% accurate voltage reference output (MAX16833B) LEDs or more

Packaged in a 16-Pin TSSOP

Linear Driver Uniquely Fulfills Automotive

Fault-Detection Requirements
Advanced Fault-Detection Features VIN
VBAT 5V TO 40V
• Open-LED detection output
• In multistring applications, if one string fails, all are shut down

Constant-Current LED Control CIN

0.01µF ILED
• 15mA to 100mA LED current 100mA LEDs

• ±5% current accuracy

IN
Ideal for Automotive Voltage and Temperature Requirements DIM SINK

• 5V to 40V operating input-voltage range MAX16839

• -40°C to +125°C temperature range
FLTS CS

Available in 6-Pin TDFN and 8-Pin SO Packages CFLTS

0.1µF
GND RCS
2Ω

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Complete Solution for Automotive Battery

with 80V-Tolerant Process
Robust, Daisy-Chained Communication Bus Reduces Total System
Cost by Up to 80%
REGENERATION Li+ BATTERIES

SMBus ladder eliminates

DRIVING costly isolators

12
11 MODULE
MAX11080 MAX11068
31
2
1

+ 12
11 MODULE
MAX11080 MAX11068
30
2
Qualified 1
by multiple INVERTER
automotive
OEMs

12
MOTOR
11 MODULE
− MAX11080 MAX11068 2
2
1

12
11 MODULE
MAX11080 MAX11068 1
2
1 Robust EMI-/EMC-compliant
communications

Fault Protectors: MAX11080/MAX11081 Smart Battery AFE: MAX11068

• Industry’s best overvoltage accuracy • Highest voltage: 80V-tolerant process
• Thorough pin open/short detection • Highest cell count: 12-cell capable
• Compatible with ALL cell types • Fastest cell scanning: 107μs
• Built-in self-diagnostics • Ultra-low-power current drain: 75μA
• Ultra-low-power current drain: 80μA • Shutdown-mode current: < 1μA
• Shutdown-mode current: 2μA • Daisy-chain up to 31 MAX11068 devices
• Daisy-chain up to 31 MAX11080/81 devices

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Industry’s First Integrated, Dual 2-Wire

Hall-Effect Sensor Interface Solution
Improves Reliability and Performance While Saving Cost

Withstands up to Output filter

Robust design survives 60V load dumps eliminates glitching
shorts to ground,
shorts to battery, and VBAT ECU
±15kV HBM* strikes

OUT1 Ideal for window lifters (antipinch

FILTER
control), magnetic relays,
automatic doors, seatbelt buckles,
CH1
µC
electric sunroofs, and powered
N DIAG liftgate controllers
DIAGNOSTICS
S
HALL-EFFECT CH2 OUT2
SENSOR MAX9921
ELECTRIC MOTOR GND

High-side current-sense
architecture eliminates
need for a ground return Integrated diagnostics
wire without introducing detect shorts, opens, and
ground shift low-battery faults

Improves Performance and Reliability Saves Space and Cost

• Integrated diagnostics detect shorts, opens, • High-side, current-sense architecture eliminates the need for
and low-battery faults a ground return wire
• Withstands up to 60V load dumps • Eliminates up to 10 discrete components
• Robust ±15kV HBM ESD protection • Integrates two complete sensor interface channels into a
• Integrated deglitching output filters single 3mm x 5mm, 10-pin μMAX® package

*Human Body Model

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Rugged Amplifiers and Comparators Are Ideal

for Your Automotive Analog-Controlled Systems
Automotive-Grade High-Voltage Electronic
power steering
Sunroof control

Signal Conditioners and Sensor Seat-control

modules
Window lifters/
Signal Interface ICs power-door
modules
Infotainment

Power
Engine-control mirrors
module

Transmission ABS and

control/gearbox stability
Tire-pressure
monitoring

Operational Amplifiers
Supply Auto
No. of Rail-to-Rail Supply-Voltage GBWP
Part Current per Temp Features
Amps Input or Output Range (V) (MHz)
Amp (mA) Range*
MAX4036A/38A 1/2 Output 2.3 to 7 0.0008 0.004 Low supply current (800nA)
MAX4230–34 1/2/4 Input, output 2.7 to 5.5 1.1 10 ✓** Built-in RF immunity
MAX4245/46/47 1/2/2 Input, output 2.7 to 5.5 0.375 1 ✓ Low-power shutdown (50nA)
MAX4400–03 1/2/4 Output 2.7 to 5.5 0.32 0.8 ✓ Shutdown mode
MAX4475–78 1/2/4 Output 2.7 to 5.5 2.5 10 ✓** Low distortion (0.0002% THD+N)
MAX4480–83 1/2/4 Output 2.7 to 5.5 0.045 0.14 ✓ Micropower current consumption (0.5μA)
MAX4484/86/87 1/2/4 Output 2.7 to 5.5 1.9 7 ✓ Unity-gain stable, no phase reversal
MAX4490/91/92 1/2/4 Input, output 2.7 to 5.5 0.8 10 ✓** High slew rate (10V/μs)
MAX4493/94/95 1/2/4 Output 4.5 to 11 0.77 5 ✓** Small package (SC70)

Current-Sense Amplifiers
CMVR Supply-Voltage Supply Bidirectional GBWP Auto Temp
Part Features
(V) Range (V) Current (μA) Current Sense (kHz) Range*
MAX4069–72 1.35 to 24 2.7 to 24 100 ✓ 40, 100 ✓ 1.5% total output error
MAX4073F/73H/73T 2 to 28 3 to 28 500 1600, 1700, 1800, 1800 ✓ ±1% accuracy, SC70
MAX4376/77/78 0 to 28 3 to 28 1000 1200, 1700, 2000, 2000 ✓** ±0.5% accuracy
MAX9918–20 -20 to +75 4.5 to 5.5 1000 ✓ 75 to 230 ✓** ±0.6% accuracy

Comparators
No. of Supply-Voltage Supply Propagation Logic
Part Auto Temp Range* Features
Comparators Range (V) Current (μA) Delay (ns) Output
Hysteresis for low-power,
MAX9021/22/24 1/2/4 2.5 to 5.5 5 3000 CMOS/TTL ✓
rail-to-rail output
MAX9140/41/42/44 1/1/2/4 2.7 to 5.5 320 40 CMOS/TTL ✓ (**, MAX9140A only) 500μV offset voltage
Nanopower (750nA),
MAX919/20 1 1.8 to 5.5 0.8 22000 CMOS/TTL
1.245V ±1.5% REF

*Automotive temperature range: -40°C to +125°C

**AEC-Q100 Grade 1 qualified

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Heavy on Features, Light on Cost

Optimize Your Automotive Design with Maxim’s Family of Low-Cost, µMAX

Low-Power ADCs

3. 0

m
mm
x 5. 0

m
Extend Battery Life 2 channels

• 3.7mW active, 3.9μW power-down TDFN

µMAX TDFN SOT23
Save Space and Cost

3. 0

m
m
• Footprints as small as 2.9mm x 2.8mm m x 3. 0

3 .0

2. 9
m

m
3 .0

m
mm m m
m x 3. 0

m
x 5. 0 m x 2. 8

m
2 channels
• Priced as low as $0.85* 2 channels 2 channels 1 channel
SOT23

Resolution Speed SNR Power

2. 9

m
Part Packagem m
(Bits) (Msps, max) (dB) (mW) x 2. 8

m
MAX11102 12 2 72 3.7 1 channels
μMAX, TDFN
MAX11103 12 3 72 5.2 μMAX, TDFN
MAX11105 12 2 72 3.7 SOT23
MAX11106 10 3 61 5.2 TDFN
MAX11110 10 2 61 3.7 SOT23
MAX11111 8 3 49 5.2 TDFN
MAX11115 8 2 49 3.7 SOT23
MAX11116 8 3 49 5.2 SOT23
MAX11117 10 3 61 5.2 SOT23

*MAX11115, 1000-up recommended resale. Prices provided are for design guidance and are FOB USA. International prices will differ due to local duties, taxes, and exchange rates. Not all packages are offered in 1k
increments, and some may require minimum order quantities.

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Spread-Spectrum Solutions Reduce Peak EMI

by Up to 20dB
Silicon Oscillators with Spread-Spectrum Modulation
• Robust—no XTAL required
• Flexible—programmable or fixed
fIN = 27MHz
• Broad—4.8kHz to 133MHz

Product Highlight: DS1091L

• No programming—pin-selectable dither settings
• 130kHz to 66.6MHz fIN = 27MHz
X1 X2
• -40°C to +125°C
MAX31D80
Spread-Spectrum Clock Generators
VCC XOUT
• Simple—pin programmable
SMSEL1 CLKOUT
• Flexible—PLL clock multiplier
• Accurate—low jitter SMSEL0
VCC
• Low cost
GND VCC
DECOUPLING
Product Highlight: MAX31C80/MAX31D80 CAPACITOR
• No programming—pin-selectable dither settings
• 75ps jitter
• 2MHz to 134MHz

For additional EMI-reduction solutions, visit

www.maximintegrated.com/Spread-Spectrum

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Maxim’s Products Satisfy the Quality Needs

of the Automotive Market
Automotive “V” Flow Drives Products to Zero Defects

/V Features Availability

ISO/TS 16949 ✓
FAB—2 sites ✓
Parametric (PT) ✓
Wafer sort (probe) ✓
SYA/SBL ✓
Assembly—2 sites ✓
Burn-in ✓
Tri-temp tested ✓
AEC-Q100 qualified ✓
SPC, Cpk ≥ 1.67 ✓
PPAP ✓
PCN horizons

Distinctive Attributes of Maxim’s Vehicle (“V”) Flow

• Full ISO/TS 16949:2002- and ISO 9001:2008-certified quality management system
• Full ISO 14001:2004-certified environmental management system
• AEC-Q100-qualified parts for specified temperature grades
• Statistical process controls to Cpk ≥ 1.67 on all key parameters
• Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) available
• Restriction to a maximum of two qualified production sites for wafer, assembly, and test
• Global failure-analysis support centers improve customer support
• Worldwide field quality support—Europe, Asia, Japan, and North America
• Limited product-change control system and extended PCN horizons

Select Maxim’s “V” products, like the MAX2141ETH/V+, to receive AEC-Q100-qualified automotive parts.
www.maximintegrated.com/V-flow

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