Maxim Integrated Products introduces pin- and software-compatible 16-bit (MAX5138) and 12-bit (MAX5139) precision DACs. Offered in a 3mm x 3mm package, these DACs integrate a high-precision voltage reference and provide exceptional linearity. Pin and software compatibility saves design time by allow...

Maxim Integrated Products introduces the DS8313, a low-power, low-cost, smart-card interface. This device performs level translation between a host microcontroller and a 5V, 3V, or 1.8V smart card, while providing up to 80mA for smart-card operation. The DS8313 features a power stop mode with 10nA, ...

Diodes Incorporated has introduced an 8 channel DAC and pre-amplifier chip. Part of the Zetex Direct Digital Feedback Amplifier (DDFA) product line, the ZXCZM800 will reduce circuit complexity, and in high performance differential mode, will deliver a dynamic range (DNR) as high as 126db. In terms o...

Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX4995A/MAX4995AL/MAX4995B and MAX4995C/MAX4995AF family of 1.4mm x 1.8mm programmable current-limit switches. Designed to protect host devices against faulty load conditions, these devices feature a ±10% accurate current limit that can be programmed with an...

Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX13330/MAX13331 automotive, stereo headphone amplifiers. Designed for automotive entertainment systems in which board space is at a premium and high-voltage protection is paramount, these robust devices protect outputs against shorts to battery/ground and l...

National Semiconductor and Nuventix unveiled an electronic drive and thermal management reference design that simplifies development of high-brightness light-emitting diode (LED) bulb fixtures that replace incandescent or compact fluorescent light bulbs in standard sockets. LED replacement bulbs typ...