At 1.84×1.84mm, Maxim is claiming its Max20340 is the industry’s smallest 2-pin bi-directional DC powerline communications (PLC) device). Featuring power and communication on a single line, the Max20340 eliminates pins and discrete devices needed to communicate between a charging dock and a low-voltage end product such as true wireless earbuds, rings and other small wearables. ...

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