Mouser now shipping Maxim's MAX14827 IO-link device transceiver

The Maxim MAX14827 dual-channel transceiver integrates the high-voltage functions commonly found in industrial sensors, including drivers and regulators. The MAX14827 features two ultra-low-power drivers with active reverse-polarity protection to reduce downtime. The device provides a selectable driver current (50mA to 250mA), supports supply voltages from 24V to 60V, and includes a micro transient voltage suppressor (TVS) that increases voltage tolerance to provide transient voltage protection. In addition, the MAX14827 features a low on-resistance of just 2.3Ohms, saving more than 50 per cent power dissipation.

Maxim's MAX14827 transceiver features a flexible control interface. The device offers pin-control logic inputs that allow for operation with switching sensors that do not use a microcontroller, as well as an SPI interface with extensive diagnostics for sensors that use a microcontroller. Engineers can alternatively use a three-wire UART interface for IO-Link operation and a multiplexed UART/SPI option, which enables one serial microcontroller interface for shared SPI and UART interfaces. The device also includes onboard 3.3V and 5V linear regulators for low-noise analogue and logic supply rails.

The Maxim MAX14827 dual-channel transceiver is now available from Mouser in a 4mm × 4mm TQFN package that is specified for -40 to +125degC. Mouser is also stocking the MAX14827EVKIT evaluation kit, which allows engineers to test the onboard MAX14827 transceiver. The evaluation board includes power-supply and regulator input and output pins connected to convenient connectors for easy probing. The board's device logic input and output pins also feature convenient connectors for logic testing.

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