MAX639ESA+ - English Editing Encyclopedia Entry

Product Overview

Category: Integrated Circuits (ICs)

Use: Voltage Regulator

Characteristics: - Low Dropout Voltage - Adjustable Output Voltage - Current Limit Protection - Thermal Shutdown Protection

Package: SOIC-8

Essence: MAX639ESA+ is a voltage regulator IC designed to provide a stable and regulated output voltage for various electronic devices.

Packaging/Quantity: The MAX639ESA+ is available in a standard SOIC-8 package. It is typically sold in reels of 2500 units.

Specifications

• Input Voltage Range: 2.5V to 16V
• Output Voltage Range: 1.25V to 15V
• Dropout Voltage: 200mV at 100mA
• Maximum Output Current: 500mA
• Quiescent Current: 75µA
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

Pin Configuration

The MAX639ESA+ has the following pin configuration:

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| | --| Vout Vin |-- --| GND EN |-- |___________| ```

• Vout: Output Voltage
• Vin: Input Voltage
• GND: Ground
• EN: Enable Pin (Active High)

Functional Features

• Low Dropout Voltage: The MAX639ESA+ exhibits a low dropout voltage, allowing it to regulate the output voltage even when the input voltage is close to the desired output voltage.
• Adjustable Output Voltage: The output voltage can be adjusted within a specified range using external resistors.
• Current Limit Protection: The IC incorporates current limit protection, preventing excessive current flow and protecting the connected circuitry.
• Thermal Shutdown Protection: In case of excessive temperature rise, the IC automatically shuts down to prevent damage.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Wide input voltage range - Adjustable output voltage - Low dropout voltage - Current limit and thermal shutdown protection

Disadvantages: - Limited maximum output current (500mA)

Working Principles

The MAX639ESA+ is a linear voltage regulator that uses a pass transistor to regulate the output voltage. It operates by comparing the reference voltage with the feedback voltage obtained from a resistive voltage divider connected to the output. The error amplifier adjusts the pass transistor to maintain a stable output voltage, compensating for changes in load and input voltage.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MAX639ESA+ finds applications in various electronic devices where a stable and regulated voltage supply is required. Some of the common application fields include: - Battery-powered devices - Portable electronics - Automotive electronics - Industrial control systems - Communication equipment

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. LM317T - Adjustable Voltage Regulator
2. LT1084CP-12 - 12V Fixed Voltage Regulator
3. LM7805 - 5V Fixed Voltage Regulator
4. LM1117MPX-ADJ - Adjustable LDO Voltage Regulator
5. TPS7A4700 - Ultra-Low Noise LDO Voltage Regulator

These alternative models offer similar functionality and can be used as substitutes for the MAX639ESA+ depending on specific requirements.

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