Maxim's MAXREFDES36# reference design is an IO-Link, low-power, 16-channel digital input hub compliant with IEC 61131-9. It contains two octal digital input serializers, an IO-Link transceiver and efficient step-down converter. The entire design fits in a standard DIN rail printed circuit board (PCB) holder.
This article describes a vacuum fluorescent display (VFD) and some ideal applications for the technology. The reference design then shows how to use a MAX15005 power-supply controller in a flyback topology to obtain multiple output voltages for a vacuum fluorescent display.
Power over Ethernet (PoE) is a technology that allows network cables to deliver power to a powered device (PD) through power-sourcing equipment (PSE) or midspan, and has many advantages over traditional methods of delivering power.
MAXREFDES1155 is a configurable two-channel resistance temperature detector (RTD)/thermocouple (TC) measurement system.
This application note presents a reference design for a rear combination lamp (RCL) LED driver in a 3-series, 3-parallel (3S3P) configuration. Using the MAX16823 linear driver and external BJTs, this design provides 200mA per string as well as enhanced heat dissipation. Also included is PWM dimming circuitry for tail-light inputs and full brightness for brake-light inputs. Double-battery and load-dump conditions have been taken into consideration.
The Carmel (MAXREFDES18#) subsystem reference design provides a high-accuracy analog current/voltage output in a compact, galvanically isolated form factor. This design uniquely fits programmable logic controllers (PLC), distributed control systems (DCS), and other industrial applications . Hardware and firmware design files and lab measurements are provided for rapid prototyping and development. The board is also available for purchase.
This document details the MAXREFDES112# subsystem reference design, a 17V to 36V input, 12V output, flyback isolated power supply capable of 10W. Design files and test results are included. Hardware is available for purchase.
The MAXREFDES1180 is centered around the MAX17501 ultra small, high-efficiency, high-voltage, synchronous stepdown DC-DC converter with integrated MOSFETs. This design provides a -12V output and up to 150mA of load current with an input voltage range of 4.5V to 5.5V. Unlike a traditional design, this reference design is configured to work in an inverting buck-boost topology to produce negative output voltage from positive input voltage.
Power over Ethernet (PoE) is a technology that allows network cables to deliver power to a powered device (PD) via power-sourcing equipment (PSE) or midspan, and has many advantages over traditional methods of delivering power. The MAXREFDES1149 reference design is a 36V~57V input to 12V/1A output flyback PoE PD power module to be used in Ethernet equipment that needs the 12V power supply to be isolated from the primary Ethernet power.
Three techniques for charging lithium-ion (Li+) batteries are described. Linear, switch-mode, and constant-current pulse circuits are shown for each charging method.
The MAXREFDES9000 is a reference design showcasing the DS28E18 that demonstrates how to both operate and power remote I2C and serial peripheral interface (SPI) sensors using only two wires
The single cell Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery charger that does not dissipate power (no heat) can also use a low cost linear AC adapter. This application note discusses how to design a simple and low-cost Li-ion charger.
The MAXREFDES1150 is Maxim's smart pill bottle design for medical and broad IoT applications.
The MAXREFDES1043 is designed for SpO2 measurements based on Maxim’s new-generation biosensor—the MAX30102.
This document details the MAXREFDES98# subsystem reference design, a 36V to 57V input, 5V output, step down, non-isolated power supply capable of 12.5W. Design files and test results are included. Hardware is available for purchase.
MAXREFDES89# is an mbed®-compatible shield for the rapid development of brushed DC motor applications. The shield contains four MAX14871 full-bridge DC motor drivers for driving up to 4 motors. A MAX17501 DC-DC converter allows the system to operate from a single 7 to 36VDC power supply. Four MAX4704 4:1 multiplexers permit setting the current regulation mode of the MAX14871, while two MAX5387 digital potentiometers provide the ability to set the motor current limit. A MAX7300 GPIO expander supports interfacing each motor driver circuit to the mbed enabled microcontroller platform.
The MAXREFDES1154 is a configurable 4-channel RTD/TC measurement system.