MAX16955AUE/V+T

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Power Management
• Characteristics: High Efficiency, Low Quiescent Current
• Package: 16-TSSOP (Thin Shrink Small Outline Package)
• Essence: Voltage Regulator
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape & Reel, 2500 units per reel

Specifications

• Input Voltage Range: 4.5V to 60V
• Output Voltage Range: 1.2V to 57V
• Maximum Output Current: 500mA
• Quiescent Current: 17µA
• Switching Frequency: 2.2MHz
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +125°C

Pin Configuration

The MAX16955AUE/V+T has a total of 16 pins arranged as follows:

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

Functional Features

• Wide input voltage range allows for versatile applications.
• High efficiency ensures minimal power loss.
• Low quiescent current enables energy-saving operation.
• Integrated protection features such as overvoltage and overcurrent protection.
• Soft-start and tracking functionality for smooth startup and shutdown.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Wide input voltage range provides flexibility in various applications. - High efficiency results in reduced power consumption. - Low quiescent current enhances energy efficiency. - Integrated protection features ensure system reliability.

Disadvantages: - Limited maximum output current may restrict usage in high-power applications. - 16-TSSOP package may require careful PCB layout design.

Working Principles

The MAX16955AUE/V+T is a voltage regulator IC that converts an input voltage within the range of 4.5V to 60V into a regulated output voltage between 1.2V and 57V. It utilizes a switching frequency of 2.2MHz to efficiently step down the input voltage while minimizing power loss. The IC incorporates various protection features, such as overvoltage and overcurrent protection, to safeguard the connected circuitry. Additionally, it offers soft-start and tracking functionality for controlled startup and shutdown operations.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MAX16955AUE/V+T finds applications in various fields, including but not limited to:

1. Automotive: Power management in automotive systems, such as infotainment systems, lighting, and motor control.
2. Industrial: Voltage regulation in industrial equipment, including factory automation, robotics, and power supplies.
3. Telecommunications: Power management solutions for telecommunications infrastructure, base stations, and network equipment.
4. Consumer Electronics: Voltage regulation for portable devices, home appliances, and audio/video equipment.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. MAX16955BUE/V+T: Similar specifications and pin configuration, with additional features for enhanced protection.
2. MAX16955CUE/V+T: Higher maximum output current capability, suitable for more demanding applications.
3. MAX16955DUE/V+T: Lower quiescent current for ultra-low power applications, sacrificing some output current capacity.

These alternative models offer similar functionality to the MAX16955AUE/V+T while providing additional options based on specific requirements.

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