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8-Channel, High-Voltage Switches Provide a Fast Interface for Next-Generation Ultrasound Switching

	High-Voltage, Low-Charge Injection, 8-Channel SPST Switches [High-resolution images: ]

Note to Editor: The MAX4800A/MAX4802A are 8-channel, high-voltage switches for ultrasound imaging and printer applications. These devices offer a fast, 20MHz serial interface and operate from a wide range of high-voltage supplies. Maxim's proprietary, BCDMOS process technology is used to combine high-voltage, bilateral DMOS switches and low-power CMOS logic, thus enabling efficient control of high-voltage analog signals. The MAX4800A/MAX4802A are ideal for use in applications that require high-voltage switching with low-voltage control signals.

SUNNYVALE, CA—July 30, 2008—Maxim Integrated Products (PINK OTC MARKETS: MXIM) introduces the MAX4800A/MAX4802A 8-channel, high-voltage, low-charge-injection SPST switches controlled by a fast, 20MHz serial interface. Designed using Maxim's proprietary, BCDMOS process technology, these devices combine high-voltage, bilateral DMOS switches and low-power CMOS logic, thus enabling efficient control of high-voltage analog signals with low-voltage control signals. Additionally, these devices support a wide range of high-voltage supplies, including: V_PS+/V_PS- = +100V/-100V, +185V/-15V, and +40V/-160V. The MAX4802A also integrates 35kΩ bleed resistors to discharge capacitive loads such as piezoelectric transducers, thus saving cost and space by eliminating the need for external bleed resistors. Providing superior performance and design flexibility, the MAX4800A/MAX4802A are ideal for next-generation ultrasound imaging and printer applications.

These devices are functionally equivalent to the HV2203 and HV2303. Fully specified over the 0°C to +70°C commercial temperature range, the MAX4800A/MAX4802A are available in an industry-standard, 28-pin PLCC package, as well as 48-pin TQFP and 25-bump CSBGA packages. Prices start at $8.00 (1000-up, FOB USA).

Maxim Integrated Products is a publicly traded company that designs, manufactures, and sells over $2 billion of high-performance semiconductor products annually. It 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, Maxim has developed over 5700 products serving the industrial, communications, consumer, and computing markets. For more information, go to www.maxim-ic.com.