MAX15001AEUB+T

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Power Management
• Characteristics: High Efficiency, Low Quiescent Current
• Package: 10 µMAX®
• 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 3.6V
• Maximum Output Current: 150mA
• Quiescent Current: 9µA (typical)
• Dropout Voltage: 120mV at 100mA
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The MAX15001AEUB+T features a 10-pin µMAX package with the following pin configuration:

1. GND: Ground
2. EN: Enable Input
3. FB: Feedback Input
4. VOUT: Output Voltage
5. SW: Switching Node
6. PGND: Power Ground
7. LX: Inductor Connection
8. SS/TR: Soft-Start/Tracking Input
9. VIN: Input Voltage
10. VCC: Supply Voltage

Functional Features

• High Efficiency: The MAX15001AEUB+T offers high efficiency, ensuring minimal power loss during voltage regulation.
• Low Quiescent Current: With a quiescent current of only 9µA, this IC minimizes power consumption in standby or low-load conditions.
• Enable Input: The EN pin allows for easy on/off control of the regulator.
• Soft-Start/Tracking Input: The SS/TR pin enables smooth startup and tracking capabilities for voltage sequencing applications.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - High efficiency results in reduced power dissipation. - Low quiescent current minimizes power consumption in standby mode. - Enable input provides convenient control over the regulator's operation. - Soft-start/tracking input enables smooth voltage sequencing.

Disadvantages: - Limited maximum output current of 150mA may not be suitable for high-power applications. - Dropout voltage of 120mV at 100mA may affect performance in low-voltage scenarios.

Working Principles

The MAX15001AEUB+T is a voltage regulator that converts an input voltage within the range of 2.7V to 5.5V into a regulated output voltage between 1.2V and 3.6V. It achieves this by utilizing a switching topology, which allows for high efficiency and reduced power dissipation. The regulator operates based on feedback received from the FB pin, adjusting the duty cycle of the internal switch to maintain the desired output voltage.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MAX15001AEUB+T finds application in various fields, including but not limited to:

1. Portable Electronics: Due to its low quiescent current and small package size, it is suitable for battery-powered devices such as smartphones, tablets, and portable media players.
2. IoT Devices: With its wide input voltage range and efficient power management capabilities, it can be used in IoT devices like sensors, wearables, and smart home devices.
3. Industrial Applications: The regulator's ability to operate in a wide temperature range makes it suitable for industrial equipment, automation systems, and control modules.
4. Automotive Electronics: Its robust design and automotive-grade specifications make it suitable for use in automotive electronics, including infotainment systems, lighting controls, and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS).

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. MAX15002AEUB+T: Similar to MAX15001AEUB+T, but with a higher maximum output current of 300mA.
2. MAX15003AEUB+T: A variant with an adjustable output voltage range of 0.8V to 3.6V, suitable for applications requiring a wider voltage range.
3. MAX15004AEUB+T: Offers a higher input voltage range of 2.7V to 16V, making it suitable for automotive and industrial applications with higher input voltages.

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