Abstract: This reference design provides design ideas for a cost-effective, low-power liquid-level measurement dataacquisition system (DAS) using a compensated silicon pressure sensor and a high-precision delta-sigma ADC. Thisdocument discusses how to select the compensated silicon pressure sensor, suggest system algorithms, and providenoise analyses. It also describes calibration ideas to improve system performance while also reducing complexity andcost.
Abstract: Communication with 1-Wire slave devices requires a 1-Wire master. There are numerous ways to build a 1-Wire master (see reference design 4206, "Choosing the Right 1-Wire Master for Embedded Applications"). Thisdocument describes the DS1WM, a synthesizable 1-Wire master that can be implemented in an application-specificintegrated circuit (ASIC) or field-programmable gate array (FPGA).
Abstract: Counterfeiting as an international industry covers virtually everything made or manufactured,from auto parts to purses and watches to prescription drugs. In contrast to other counterfeit items, the
Abstract: Field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) are used in a wide variety of applications and end markets, including digital signalprocessing, medical imaging, and high-performance computing. This application note outlines the issues related to powering FPGAs.It also discusses Maxim's solutions for powering Xilinx® FPGAs.
Abstract: This application note discusses a design for a phantom antenna power-supply system compatible with theDigital Satellite Equipment Control (DiSEqC) communication standard, using the MAX16948 automotive dual, highvoltageLDO/switch. The presented application circuit provides a remote antenna power supply and also enables onewaycommunication from the radio head unit to the remote antenna. This system architecture offers flexibility inDiSEqC tone-burst frequency choice (100Hz to 30kHz), enabling users the ability to select the best frequency for theirapplication.
Abstract: This application note describes system-level characterization and modeling techniques for radio frequency (RF) and microwavesubsystem components. It illustrates their use in a mixed-signal, mixed-mode system-level simulation. The simulation uses an RF transmitterwith digital predistortion (DPD) as an example system. Details of this complex system and performance data are presented.
Abstract: With industrial/scientific/medical (ISM) band radio frequency (RF) products, often times users are new to the structure of Maxim's low pin-count transmitters andfully integrated superheterodyne receivers. This tutorial provides simple steps that can be taken to get the best performance out of these transmitters and receivers whileproviding techniques to measure the overall capability of the design.
Abstract: This article explains the recent trend in heart-rate and fitness monitors to go wireless toeliminate cables to allow free movement, and allow convenient data collection without the need to plug intheir devices. It details a typical wireless system, using the MAX1472 crystal-referenced phase-lockedloop (PLL) VHF/UHF transmitter.
