The MAX16067/MAX16068 integrate nonvolatile fault registers to facilitate failure analysis and are available with an easy-to-use graphical configuration tool that simplifies diagnostics and configuration.
SUNNYVALE, CA—February 25, 2010—Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the MAX16067/MAX16068, flash-configurable sequencers/monitors that simplify power management and fault diagnostics. These devices integrate a ±1%-accurate ADC for voltage monitoring/sequencing in complex systems where high reliability is critical. Additionally, they feature nonvolatile fault registers to store and read back fault data. An easy-to-use graphical configuration tool eliminates the need for tedious, time-consuming programming of complex devices like CPLDs and microprocessors. The MAX16067/MAX16068 are well suited for networking, telecom, servers, and data-storage applications.
With the on-chip fault registers, customers can either save information about a monitored input that caused the problem, or write all of the measured values into flash memory. Users can then read back fault conditions to help debug the design. If a system or board is returned to the factory, the manufacturer will now have useful fault data to examine for determining what caused the failure. The graphical configuration tool quickly generates data to analyze faults or test different configurations with an SMBus
or JTAG interface.
The MAX16067/MAX16068 have a wide 2.8V to 14V operating voltage range, which allows operation directly from an intermediate bus voltage. They also offer a range of precise, sequencing time delays to optimize system power-up time.
The MAX16067 manages and sequences up to six supply voltages simultaneously, and the MAX16068 monitors up to six supply voltages. Both devices are fully specified over the -40°C to +85°C extended temperature range. They are available in 5mm x 5mm, 28- and 32-pin TQFN packages. Prices start at $4.29 (1000-up, FOB USA). Samples are now available.
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 6300 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.