Maxim's latest dual SCART ICs use a proprietary charge-pump architecture to operate audio and video from the +3.3V rail, drastically reducing power consumption in set-top boxes and A/V receivers.
SUNNYVALE, CA—December 2, 2009—Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the MAX9670/MAX9671, +3.3V dual SCART solutions with audio volume control for set-top boxes and A/V receivers that have two SCART connectors. These devices utilize power-saving technologies to achieve the industry's lowest power consumption. Additionally, they integrate Maxim's patented DirectDrive
technology* to prevent click-and-pop noise and eliminate the need for costly AC-coupling capacitors on the audio outputs. At 49mm² or smaller, the MAX9670/MAX9671 are the industry's smallest complete dual SCART solutions.
Though competing dual SCART devices require +5V and +12V supplies, the MAX9670/MAX9671 operate audio and video circuitry from +3.3V and only require +12V for the slow-switching signal. An internal charge pump inverts the +3.3V supply and generates a -3.3V supply, thereby providing sufficient voltage swing to support 2.0VRMS audio. Combined with the devices' low operating current, this low-voltage operation reduces power consumption to 70mW during quiescent operation and 471mW during normal operation. Additionally, these SCART ICs integrate load-detect and activity-detect circuitry that enables designers to intelligently reduce system power consumption for extended power savings.
The MAX9670 is available in a compact, 6mm x 6mm, 40-pin TQFN package, while the MAX9671 is packaged in a 7mm x 7mm, 44-pin TQFN. Both devices are fully specified over the 0°C to +70°C commercial temperature range. Prices start at $1.50 (1000-up, FOB USA). An evaluation kit is available to speed designs.
Maxim Integrated Products is a publicly traded company that designs, manufactures, and sells high-performance semiconductor products. The Company was founded over 25 years ago with the mission to deliver innovative analog and mixed-signal engineering solutions that add value to its customers' products. To date, it has developed over 6100 products serving the industrial, communications, consumer, and computing markets.
Maxim reported revenue in excess of $1.6 billion for fiscal 2009. A Fortune 1000 company, Maxim is included in the Nasdaq 100, the Russell 1000, and the MSCI USA indices. For more information, go to www.maxim-ic.com.
*U.S. Patent #7,061,327.