MAX16993AGJE/VY+ - Product Overview

Basic Information

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Power Management
• Characteristics: High Efficiency, Low Quiescent Current
• Package: 16-Pin TQFN
• Essence: Voltage Regulator
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and Reel, 2500 units per reel

Specifications

• Input Voltage Range: 4.5V to 36V
• Output Voltage Range: 0.8V to 5.5V
• Maximum Output Current: 3A
• Quiescent Current: 17µA
• Switching Frequency: 2.2MHz
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +125°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

1. VIN: Input Voltage
2. GND: Ground
3. EN: Enable Pin
4. FB: Feedback Pin
5. SS/TRK: Soft-Start/Tracking Pin
6. PG: Power Good Indicator
7. VOUT: Output Voltage
8. SW: Switch Node
9. BST: Bootstrap Capacitor Connection
10. AGND: Analog Ground
11. COMP: Compensation Pin
12. SS/TRK: Soft-Start/Tracking Pin
13. PG: Power Good Indicator
14. VOUT: Output Voltage
15. SW: Switch Node
16. BST: Bootstrap Capacitor Connection

Functional Features

• Wide input voltage range for versatile applications
• High efficiency with low quiescent current for power-saving operation
• Integrated power good indicator for system monitoring
• Soft-start and tracking functionality for controlled startup
• Overcurrent and overtemperature protection for enhanced reliability

Advantages

• High efficiency results in reduced power consumption
• Wide input voltage range allows compatibility with various power sources
• Integrated power good indicator simplifies system monitoring
• Soft-start and tracking features ensure controlled startup, preventing voltage spikes
• Overcurrent and overtemperature protection enhances system reliability

Disadvantages

• Limited maximum output current of 3A may not be suitable for high-power applications
• Higher switching frequency may introduce more noise in sensitive circuits

Working Principles

The MAX16993AGJE/VY+ is a voltage regulator IC that converts an input voltage within the range of 4.5V to 36V to a regulated output voltage between 0.8V and 5.5V. It achieves this through a high-efficiency switching mechanism, which minimizes power losses and maximizes energy conversion. The IC incorporates various protection features such as overcurrent and overtemperature protection to safeguard the connected circuitry.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MAX16993AGJE/VY+ finds applications in a wide range of fields, including: 1. Automotive electronics: Power management for infotainment systems, lighting modules, and sensors. 2. Industrial automation: Voltage regulation for motor control units, PLCs, and industrial sensors. 3. Telecommunications: Power supply for networking equipment, base stations, and communication devices. 4. Consumer electronics: Voltage regulation for portable devices, smart home appliances, and audio/video equipment.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. MAX16993BAGJE/VY+: Similar specifications with enhanced overcurrent protection.
2. MAX16993CAGJE/VY+: Higher maximum output current of 5A for demanding applications.
3. MAX16993DAGJE/VY+: Extended operating temperature range up to +150°C for harsh environments.

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