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Maxim Delivers Ruggedized, Plastic-Encapsulated Parts for High-Reliability Military and Aerospace Applications

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Note to Editor: Maxim's /PR family of ruggedized, plastic-encapsulated devices is tailored for applications that demand high-temperature performance and enhanced reliability. These devices provide cost-effective solutions that improve system reliability in electrically stressful environments. The /PR family is ideal for use in demanding applications such as mobile military and aerospace systems.

SUNNYVALE, CA—November 25, 2008—Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces its /PR family of ruggedized, plastic-encapsulated devices for high-reliability military and aerospace applications. Designed and fabricated for applications that demand high-temperature performance and enhanced reliability, /PR devices are 100% burned-in for 120 hours at +135°C and tri-temp tested at military temperatures. Additionally, for military and aerospace applications, these /PR products have the traditional Sn/Pb finish. These devices thus provide cost-effective solutions for electrically stressful environments, such as mobile military and aerospace systems.

"We are in the process of releasing a variety of these enhanced devices that go beyond Maxim's conventional plastic parts," said John O'Boyle, Military Business Manager at Maxim. "Offered in ruggedized SO packages, /PR devices are tailored for applications requiring more than normal reliability with the added benefit of operation at extended temperature ranges.

"These parts meet customer needs for military-grade parts in a more cost-effective offering," continued O'Boyle. "We plan on providing a broad portfolio of devices in this reliable, plastic option."

Maxim's /PR portfolio includes the following devices:

• DG408/DG409 8-channel/dual 4-channel, CMOS analog multiplexers
• DG412/DG413 Quad, SPST analog switches
• DG441/DG442 Quad, SPST analog switches
• MAX222/MAX232 5V-powered, multichannel RS-232 drivers/receivers
• MAX253 Transformer driver for isolated RS-485 interface
• MAX333A Precision, quad, SPDT, CMOS analog switch
• MAX394 Low-voltage, quad, SPDT, CMOS analog switch
• MAX418 1.2µA (max), quad, single-supply op amp
• MAX410 Single, 28MHz, low-noise, low-voltage, precision op amp
• MAX481/83/89/91 Low-power, slew-rate-limited, RS-485/RS-422 transceivers
• MAX630 CMOS, micropower, step-up switching regulator
• MAX667 5V, programmable, low-dropout voltage regulator
• MAX691 Microprocessor supervisory circuit
• MAX883 5V or adj, low-dropout, low-I_Q, 200mA linear regulator
• MAX921–MAX924 Ultra-low-power, single-/dual-supply comparators with ±1% precision voltage reference
• MAX942 High-speed, low-power, 3V/5V, rail-to-rail, single-supply comparator
• MAX8211/MAX8212 Microprocessor voltage monitors with programmable voltage detection