Maxim’s portfolio of sensor ICs include temperature sensor, optical sensor, and sensor interface and communication circuits. Their temperature sensors are designed for local and remote applications. Thermostat ICs measure temperature and offer a power switch output for temperature-based monitoring and control applications. Fan controller ICs monitor and control fan speed in system cooling applications. On the optical side, Maxim offers ambient light sensors, proximity sensors, body-wearable sensors, and optical particle sensing ICs. Their sensor interface ICs provide signal conditioning to extract an accurate signal for monitoring and control systems. Maxim's sensor communication ICs accurately communicate the fully conditioned sensor output signal to remote data collection points as an analog voltage, analog current, or a digital signal.

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