Date: 28/11/2008

135 Deg C withstanding aerospace/Defense analog and power IC family

Maxim has launched new PR family of rugged, plastic-encapsulated IC family for mobile military and aerospace systems. 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.
"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-IQ, 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
For additional information visit www.maxim-ic.com/Ruggedized-Plastic