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(PMIC) from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM), designers can optimize power and battery life for wearable medical/ fitness and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. Increasing battery life and achieving low power are common challenges faced by engineers when developing wearable and IoT products. The MAX14720 PMIC is ideal for non- rechargeable battery (coin cell, dual alkaline) applications where size and energy efficiency are critical. In addition, an electronic battery seal extends shelf life by effectively disconnecting the battery prior to initial power-up. Integrating the functionality of five discrete devices- power switch, linear regulator, buck regulator, buck-boost regulator, and monitor-the MAX14720 reduces the bill of materials (BOM) and allows for much smaller form factor designs. “In 2020, 190 million wearable electronic devices for fitness and health will be sold, generating $14.4 billion in revenue¹,” according to Gartner. Angela McIntyre, Research Director and Michele Reitz, Principal Research Analyst at Gartner said, “System design for wearables will remain fairly straightforward, employing basic microcontroller unit (MCU)-based processing, BT and Wi-Fi communications, and accelerometer and gyro sensor chips, with display drivers, optoelectronics, USB charging interfaces, small NOR memory and power regulator chips playing major roles in many wearable designs.²” Key Advantages Lower power: While most battery

PMICs operate from 3V, the MAX14720 runs from a primary cell and operates down to 1.8V. Extended battery life: Low quiescent current IP is critical for wearable applications because it can extend the runtime of the system significantly. Longer product shelf life: An electronic battery seal offers extended storage life and allows for a fully sealed housing. Flexible operation and system diagnostics: Value added features such as push button input monitoring, power-up sequencing, and voltage rail monitoring further reduce BOM cost and space. Commentary “Maxim has a strong position in the rechargeable wearables market,” said Frank Dowling, Executive Business Manager at Maxim Integrated. “As a result, we have leveraged our expertise and IP for the non-rechargeable wearables market.” Availability and Pricing Available in a 25-bump, 0.4mm pitch, 2.26mm x 2.14mm wafer- level package (WLP). Specified over the -40-degree Celsius to +85-degree Celsius temperature range. Pricing available upon request. ¹ Gartner, Forecast: Internet of Things - Endpoints and Associated Services, Worldwide, 2015, 29 October 2015. This figure includes chest straps, sports watches, wristbands, smart garments and other fitness monitors. ² Gartner, Forecast Overview: Wearable Electronics Production and Semiconductors, Worldwide,

2015, Michele Reitz, Angela McIntyre, 26 October 2015.

AAO High Speed Solutions Introduces the Rugged Four Channel 10G-Base-T to XAUI Connector Converter Product Amphenol Aerospace, a global leader in interconnect technologies, now offers a new four-channel 10G-Base-T to XAUI connector product in addition to its current set of 10GbE products. The product facilitates the bi-directional protocol conversion of four channels of IEEE 802.3 XAUI through the appropriate PHY and transformer logic to IEEE 802.3 10G-Base-T. The product has been developed, integrated, and delivered for the rugged environments typically found in Military, Aerospace, and Industrial markets. The qualification testing was conducted with test methods and limits for products fielded in aerospace applications. Most, if not all, of the relevant IEEE 802.3 standards are supported. The four-channel converter utilizes Split Pair Quadrax contacts for 10G-Base-T system connections. Split Pair Quadrax is a derivative of standard industry Quadrax, but has improved signal integrity to support up to 6.5Gbps signaling. The contact is used to enhance the signal integrity of the 10G-Base-T

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