MAX8506ETE+T

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Power Management
• Characteristics: High Efficiency, Low Quiescent Current
• Package: 16-TQFN (4mm x 4mm)
• Essence: Voltage Regulator
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape & Reel, 2500 units per reel

Specifications

• Input Voltage Range: 2.7V to 5.5V
• Output Voltage Range: 1.2V to 3.3V
• Maximum Output Current: 600mA
• Quiescent Current: 25µA
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The MAX8506ETE+T has a total of 16 pins arranged as follows:

1. VIN: Input Voltage
2. GND: Ground
3. EN: Enable Pin
4. FB: Feedback Pin
5. VOUT: Output Voltage
6. SW: Switching Node
7. PGND: Power Ground
8. AGND: Analog Ground
9. SS/TR: Soft-Start/Tracking Pin
10. BST: Boost Capacitor Connection
11. LX: Inductor Connection
12. COMP: Compensation Pin
13. SS/TR: Soft-Start/Tracking Pin
14. PGND: Power Ground
15. AGND: Analog Ground
16. VCC: Supply Voltage

Functional Features

• High Efficiency: The MAX8506ETE+T offers high efficiency power conversion, minimizing energy loss.
• Low Quiescent Current: With a quiescent current of only 25µA, the device ensures minimal power consumption during standby or idle mode.
• Enable Pin: The EN pin allows for easy on/off control of the voltage regulator.
• Soft-Start/Tracking: The SS/TR pin enables soft-start functionality and voltage tracking, ensuring a smooth and controlled power-up sequence.
• Overcurrent Protection: The device incorporates overcurrent protection to safeguard against excessive current flow.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - High efficiency power conversion - Low quiescent current for reduced power consumption - Easy on/off control with the enable pin - Soft-start functionality for smooth power-up - Overcurrent protection for added safety

Disadvantages: - Limited maximum output current of 600mA - Restricted input voltage range of 2.7V to 5.5V

Working Principles

The MAX8506ETE+T is a voltage regulator that converts an input voltage within the range of 2.7V to 5.5V to a regulated output voltage between 1.2V and 3.3V. It achieves this through a combination of switching and control circuitry. The device operates by controlling the duty cycle of an internal switch to regulate the output voltage. It also incorporates various protection features to ensure safe and reliable operation.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MAX8506ETE+T finds applications in various fields, including but not limited to:

1. Portable Electronics: The device is suitable for powering portable electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, and portable media players.
2. IoT Devices: It can be used in Internet of Things (IoT) devices that require efficient power management.
3. Wearable Technology: The voltage regulator is ideal for wearable devices like smartwatches and fitness trackers.
4. Industrial Applications: It can be employed in industrial equipment that requires stable and efficient power supply.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. MAX8506ETE+: This variant offers similar specifications and features as the MAX8506ETE+T but comes in a different package (16-TQFN-EP).
2. MAX8506ETE+TG45: This model is a temperature grade variant with extended operating temperature range (-40°C to +125°C).
3. MAX8506ETE+TJ: This version is a military-grade variant designed for rugged applications, meeting stringent military specifications.

(Note: The above alternative models are provided for reference and may have slight variations in specifications and package options.)

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