This article introduces Maxim's sensor products, including temperature sensors, light sensors, and acceleration sensors. The application scenarios and system diagrams of sensors are also introduced.
This Maxim guide presents an overview of sensor technologies, including temperature, light, pressure and proximity sensors, and explains how to convert their weak analog signals into useful digital information. It describes the complete sensor signal chain—excitation, amplification, filtering, ADC conversion and digital processing—along with design considerations for low‑noise, high‑accuracy applications.
The document also highlights Maxim’s integrated signal‑conditioning ICs such as the MAX1415/MAX1416 pressure‑sensor interfaces, MAX9617 low‑noise amplifiers, and the MAX1452 multi‑function analog conditioner, providing key specifications and reference circuit examples. This manual is written in Chinese.
| MAX1415 Supply Voltage | 2.7 V–3.6 V single‑supply |
|---|---|
| MAX1416 Supply Voltage | 4.75 V–5.25 V single‑supply |
| MAX9617 Noise | < 420 nV/√Hz (0.1–10 Hz) |
| MAX1452 Integrated DACs | 4 × 16‑bit DAC |
| MAX1452 On‑Chip Features | Flash memory and temperature sensor |
It operates from a single 2.7 V to 3.6 V supply.
The amplifier exhibits noise below 420 nV/√Hz in the 0.1 Hz to 10 Hz band.