Choosing the Right 1-Wire Host for Your Embedded Application

This application note presents four categories of 1-Wire master circuits for embedded applications and discusses their capabilities and requirements in relation to available (ie, unused) system resources. The schematics shown here apply to short networks that do not extend beyond the radius of 1 meter and are populated with a small number of 1-Wire slaves. Instructions and a decision worksheet are included to identify the most cost-effective 1-Wire master for the application. The reader should be familiar with the basics of 1-Wire communication and microcontrollers.

MAX2165 DMB-TH USB Dongle Reference Design

This compact USB dongle design combines a MAX2165 direct-conversion tuner and a DMB-TH demodulator. The design converts a UHF signal (470MHz to 858MHz) to a MPEG-2 transport stream. Then the USB interface enables video viewing on a laptop or desktop computer.

DVB-T reference design based on MAX3580

MAX3541 DVB-T/PAL Tuner

The MAX3541 is an integrated, single-conversion terrestrial tuner IC for DVB-T and PAL. The device is designed to convert input signals in the VHF-Low, VHF-High, and UHF bands to an IF frequency of 36MHz. The MAX3541 is designed for television, analog/digital terrestrial receiver, and digital set-top box applications.

802.11b/g RF front-end module reference design using the MAX2830

This module uses the highly integrated MAX2830 RF transceiver. It is a complete RF front-end solution that meets the WLAN IEEE^SM 802.11b/g standard. The transmitter can deliver more than 15dBm Tx power at EVM < 5.6% with a 54Mbps OFDM 802.11g signal. The receiver can provide an IQ signal EVM < 9% with a -74.5dBm 54Mbps OFDM 802.11g signal.

900MHz full-duplex wireless transmitter reference design

This reference design covers the design of a transmitter inside a 900MHz full-duplex radio using the MAX2902 single-chip transmitter. The MAX2902 is designed for use in the 868MHz to 915MHz frequency band, and complies with FCC CFR47 part 15.247 902MHz to 928MHz ISM band specifications. The reference design is capable of delivering more than +19dBm with V _CC = 2.9V and I _CC = 170mA, and +20dBm with V _CC = 3.3V and I _CC = 190mA, while meeting 14dB of CNR (1.22Mbps BPSK) at 10:1 VSWR (all angles).

MAX2120 DVB-S Half-NIM Tuner Reference Design

This reference design is a commercial Half-NIM DVB-S tuner that uses Maxim's MAX2120 satellite tuner IC. The reference design connects to the motherboard through a 12-pin connector. The downconverted satellite signal from the LNB is supplied to an active, discrete loop-through, which splits the signal into two paths. One signal goes to the MAX2120 and the other provides an additional output from the STB.

WiBro reference design built with the MAX2837

The WiBro™ reference design is a complete RF front-end solution designed to meet requirements for the WiBro 2.3GHz to 2.4GHz mobile WMAN (Wireless Metropolitan Area Network) standard. This reference design uses the MAX2837 direct-conversion transceiver and demonstrates a complete WiBro single-band RF-to-baseband solution. It serves as a platform for designs in multiple form factors such as CardBus, miniPCI, and custom CPE modules. The design can be easily adapted for WiBro-only 3.3V laptop applications, or WiBro- only 5.0V CPE applications.

GPS USB Reference Design Using the MAX2769

The MAX2769 is a low-cost, single-conversion, low-IF frequency GPS receiver that provides 115dB cascaded gain and a 1.4dB cascaded NF. The MAX2769 GPS USB reference design, working together with the GeotateSM GPS software installed in a PC or laptop, forms a complete low-cost high-sensitivity GPS solution. The reference design provides high-precision position information with quick acquisition times. It demonstrates the excellent capabilities of the MAX2769 in a full GPS receiver design.

MAX2830 WLAN Reference Design

This reference design is a complete RF front-end solution designed to meet the WLAN IEEE® 802.11b/g standard. Using the MAX2830 RF transceiver, the design is capable of accommodating full range of 802.11g OFDM data rates (6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54Mbps) and 802.11b QPSK data rates (1, 2, 5.5, and 11Mbps). This solution offers high performance, small size, and low BOM cost.

MAX2769 GPS Reference Design

This reference design is a complete RF front-end solution for a GPS receiver using Maxim's MAX2769 GPS receiver chip. The MAX2769 is a low cost, single conversion, low IF GPS receiver that offers two integrated LNAs with different specifications, I/Q channel filters with variable bandwidth and order, and a digital IF output that supports 1-bit and 2-bit operation. This reference design offers high performance, small size, and low BOM cost.

DVB-T Receiver Reference Design for the MAX3580

The MAX3580 DVB-T reference design meets NorDig 1.0.3 and MBRAI requirements. This NIM design includes the MAX3580 direct-conversion tuner and a DVB-T demodulator/decoder. A discrete, active loop-through with low power consumption and low cost is included. Target applications include digital televisions, digital terrestrial set-tops, laptop televisions, automotive televisions, and USB peripherals.

Wide input range, 5V/2.6A output flyback converter

This reference design is for a highly efficient, flyback, 5V Class 3 powered device (PD) with a wide 9V to 57V auxiliary input. The design features the MAX5969B as its controller. The design also uses the MAX5974D, which controls current-mode PWM converters and provides frequency foldback for both the auxiliary input and power over Ethernet (PoE) applications. Using these devices, this reference design is IEEE® 802.3af/at compliant. It is also a high-performance, compact, and cost efficient solution for a Class 3 PD. The design can also support the wide auxiliary-input voltage range to provide 10W output power.

Active clamp forward, dual-output PD provides high-performance support for POE applications

This reference design is for a highly efficient, active-clamped forward, dual 3.3V/8.8V-output powered device (PD). The design features the MAX5969A and MAX5900 as its controllers. The design also uses the MAX5974C, which controls current-mode PWM converters and provides zero-voltage switching (ZVS) and frequency foldback to enhance supply efficiency. Using these devices, this RD is IEEE® 802.3at compliant and is a high-performance, compact, and cost-efficient solution for PoE and nonstandard high-power PDs. The design can also support the auxiliary input voltage to provide maximum 55W output power.

MAX2550-MAX2553 Transceiver Femtocell Wireless Reference Design

The MAX2550 is a complete single-chip radio transceiver for UMTS band 1 femtocell applications. The RD2550 reference design is based on the MAX2550 and contains all of the relevant components necessary to design and build a competitive radio solution to support the base-station transceiver (BTS) frequency band: 1920MHz to 1980MHz (Rx) and 2110MHz to 2170MHz (Tx). The RD2550 also supports downlink monitoring of surrounding macrocells. This enables the system to select the most suitable operating conditions (power, codes, frequencies, capacity, etc.).

LFRD014: Tubular Motor Receiver Reference Design

This reference design provides a complete demonstration platform for using an industrial/scientific/medical radio frequency (ISM-RF) receiver in a tube motor remote-control application. System structure, BOM, schematics, layout, and test results are provided.

LFRD004: MAX7032 Transceiver Reference Design

This reference design provides a complete demonstration platform for using industrial/scientific/medical radio frequency (ISM-RF) products in a 2-way remote control (RC) application. This document includes the hardware, firmware, and system structure requirements for implementing a simple 2-way RC design.

LFRD001: MAX1472/MAX1473/MAXQ610 Remote Keyless Entry Reference Design

This reference design provides a complete demonstration platform for using industrial/scientific/medical (ISM) radio frequency (RF) products in a remote keyless entry (RKE) application. It discusses package size, data rate, transmit and receive frequency, component value calculation and selection, layout considerations, and firmware operation. Development steps, system structure, example code, and test results are also provided.

SONOMA (MAXREFDES14#): Isolated Power Measurement Subsystem Reference Design

The Sonoma (MAXREFDES14#) subsystem reference design performs accurate AC energy measurement while utilizing a unique, low-cost galvanic isolation architecture. The Sonoma meets the high-accuracy and low-cost needs of energy-measurement applications. This small form-factor design is available for purchase. Hardware, firmware design files, and lab measurements provide complete system information for rapid prototyping and development.

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ALCATRAZ (MAXREFDES34#): SHA-256 security authentication design

The Alcatraz (MAXREFDES34#) subsystem provides a reference design for securing Xilinx FPGAs to protect IP and prevent attached peripheral counterfeiting. The system implements a SHA-256 challenge-response between the FPGA and a DS28E15 secure authenticator. Boards for purchase, hardware, and firmware design files provide complete system information for rapid prototyping and development.

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