MAX6337US18D3-T

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Voltage Regulator
• Characteristics: Low Dropout, High Accuracy
• Package: SOT-23
• Essence: Regulates voltage with low dropout and high accuracy
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape & Reel, 3000 units per reel

Specifications

• Input Voltage Range: 2.5V to 6.5V
• Output Voltage: 1.8V
• Output Current: 250mA
• Dropout Voltage: 120mV at 250mA
• Line Regulation: ±0.05% (typical)
• Load Regulation: ±0.1% (typical)
• Quiescent Current: 40µA (typical)
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The MAX6337US18D3-T has the following pin configuration:

1. GND (Ground)
2. IN (Input Voltage)
3. EN (Enable)
4. BYP (Bypass Capacitor)
5. OUT (Output Voltage)

Functional Features

• Low dropout voltage ensures efficient regulation even with small input-output differentials.
• High accuracy provides precise output voltage regulation.
• Enable pin allows for easy on/off control of the regulator.
• Bypass capacitor pin improves stability and reduces noise.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• Low dropout voltage enables efficient power conversion.
• High accuracy ensures precise voltage regulation.
• Small package size (SOT-23) allows for space-saving designs.
• Enable pin provides flexibility in controlling the regulator.

Disadvantages

• Limited output current (250mA) may not be suitable for high-power applications.
• Operating temperature range (-40°C to +85°C) may restrict usage in extreme environments.

Working Principles

The MAX6337US18D3-T is a low dropout voltage regulator that maintains a stable output voltage of 1.8V, even when the input voltage varies within the specified range. It achieves this by utilizing an internal pass transistor that adjusts its resistance to compensate for changes in the input voltage. The enable pin allows the user to turn the regulator on or off as needed.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MAX6337US18D3-T is commonly used in various electronic devices and systems that require a stable and accurate 1.8V power supply. Some typical application fields include:

1. Mobile devices: Smartphones, tablets, portable media players.
2. Embedded systems: Microcontrollers, sensors, IoT devices.
3. Communication equipment: Routers, modems, wireless access points.
4. Consumer electronics: Digital cameras, portable gaming consoles.
5. Industrial automation: Control systems, measurement instruments.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. MAX6338US18D3-T: Similar to MAX6337US18D3-T but with a different output voltage (1.8V).
2. MAX6337US25D3-T: Similar to MAX6337US18D3-T but with a different output voltage (2.5V).
3. MAX6337US33D3-T: Similar to MAX6337US18D3-T but with a different output voltage (3.3V).
4. MAX6337US50D3-T: Similar to MAX6337US18D3-T but with a different output voltage (5.0V).

These alternative models provide similar functionality but cater to different voltage requirements in various applications.

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