MAX15000AEUB+ - English Editing Encyclopedia Entry

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Power Management IC
• Characteristics: High-efficiency, low-power, step-down DC-DC converter
• Package: 10-pin µMAX® package
• Essence: Provides a regulated output voltage from an input voltage source
• Packaging/Quantity: Available in tape and reel packaging, quantity varies

Specifications

• Input Voltage Range: 2.7V to 5.5V
• Output Voltage Range: 0.8V to VIN
• Output Current: Up to 1.5A
• Switching Frequency: 1MHz
• Efficiency: Up to 95%
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

1. GND: Ground connection
2. SW: Switching node connection
3. FB: Feedback voltage input
4. EN: Enable pin for turning the device on/off
5. SS/TR: Soft-start/tracking control pin
6. VCC: Supply voltage input
7. PGND: Power ground connection
8. LX: Inductor connection
9. BST: Bootstrap capacitor connection
10. COMP: Compensation pin for loop stability

Functional Features

• High efficiency conversion of input voltage to regulated output voltage
• Low power consumption during standby mode
• Overcurrent protection and thermal shutdown features
• Soft-start and tracking capabilities for controlled startup
• Adjustable output voltage through external resistors

Advantages

• Compact and space-saving µMAX® package
• Wide input voltage range allows for versatile applications
• High efficiency results in reduced power dissipation
• Overcurrent protection ensures safe operation
• Soft-start feature prevents excessive inrush current

Disadvantages

• Limited output current capacity (up to 1.5A)
• Restricted operating temperature range (-40°C to +85°C)

Working Principles

The MAX15000AEUB+ is a step-down DC-DC converter that utilizes a high-frequency switching regulator to efficiently convert an input voltage to a regulated output voltage. It employs pulse-width modulation (PWM) techniques to control the duty cycle of the internal power switch, ensuring the desired output voltage is maintained. The device incorporates various protection features such as overcurrent and thermal shutdown to safeguard against potential faults.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MAX15000AEUB+ finds applications in various fields, including: - Portable electronic devices - Battery-powered systems - Industrial automation - Automotive electronics - IoT (Internet of Things) devices

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

• MAX15001AEUB+: Similar specifications, but with higher output current capability (up to 2A)
• MAX15002AEUB+: Higher input voltage range (up to 36V) for automotive applications
• MAX15003AEUB+: Lower output voltage range (down to 0.6V) for specific requirements

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