Powerline Communication

Bidirectional Powerline Communication Management IC for Ultra-low-power Portables and Wearables Bidirectional Powerline Communication Management IC for Ultra-low-power Portables and Wearables

Designers of ultra-low-power portables and wearables can shrink the size of a power and communication interface to the charging dock by up to 80 percent with the MAX20340, the industry’s smallest 2-pin bi-directional DC powerline communications (PLC) IC from Maxim Integrated Products. With power and communication on a single line, the MAX20340 eliminates pins and discrete…