MAX5060ATI-T

Product Overview

Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)

Use: Power Management

Characteristics: - High-efficiency, synchronous step-down DC-DC converter - Wide input voltage range - Adjustable output voltage - Low quiescent current - Overcurrent and thermal protection

Package: Thin Small Outline Package (TSOT)

Essence: The MAX5060ATI-T is a high-performance DC-DC converter designed for power management applications. It provides efficient power conversion with a wide input voltage range and adjustable output voltage.

Packaging/Quantity: The MAX5060ATI-T is available in a TSOT package and is typically sold in reels of 2500 units.

Specifications

• Input Voltage Range: 4.5V to 36V
• Output Voltage Range: 0.6V to VIN
• Maximum Output Current: 3A
• Quiescent Current: 60µA
• Switching Frequency: 500kHz
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The MAX5060ATI-T has the following pin configuration:

1. VIN: Input voltage pin
2. GND: Ground pin
3. FB: Feedback pin for adjusting the output voltage
4. EN: Enable pin for turning the device on/off
5. SW: Switching node pin for connecting the inductor and output capacitor
6. PGND: Power ground pin
7. SS/TR: Soft-start/Tracking pin for controlling the startup time and output voltage tracking

Functional Features

• High efficiency: The MAX5060ATI-T utilizes synchronous rectification to minimize power losses and improve overall efficiency.
• Wide input voltage range: It can accept input voltages ranging from 4.5V to 36V, making it suitable for a variety of applications.
• Adjustable output voltage: The output voltage can be adjusted using the feedback pin, allowing flexibility in power supply design.
• Overcurrent and thermal protection: The device incorporates protection features to prevent damage from excessive current or temperature.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - High efficiency leads to reduced power consumption and heat generation. - Wide input voltage range allows for compatibility with various power sources. - Adjustable output voltage provides versatility in power supply design. - Protection features enhance reliability and prevent damage.

Disadvantages: - Limited maximum output current may not be suitable for high-power applications. - The TSOT package may have size limitations for certain designs.

Working Principles

The MAX5060ATI-T operates as a step-down DC-DC converter. It converts a higher input voltage to a lower output voltage by controlling the duty cycle of a switching transistor. The synchronous rectification minimizes power losses by using a secondary transistor to replace the diode typically found in non-synchronous converters.

When enabled, the device regulates the output voltage based on the feedback signal received at the FB pin. It adjusts the duty cycle to maintain the desired output voltage, compensating for changes in input voltage and load conditions.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MAX5060ATI-T is commonly used in various power management applications, including but not limited to: - Industrial automation systems - Telecommunications equipment - Automotive electronics - Portable devices - Battery-powered systems

Its wide input voltage range, adjustable output voltage, and high efficiency make it suitable for a broad range of applications that require efficient power conversion.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

• MAX5061ATI-T
• MAX5062ATI-T
• MAX5063ATI-T
• MAX5064ATI-T
• MAX5065ATI-T

These alternative models offer similar functionality and characteristics to the MAX5060ATI-T, providing options for different specifications or requirements.

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