MAX15041ETE+T

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Power Management
• Characteristics: High Efficiency, Low Quiescent Current, Small Package Size
• Package: 16-TDFN (3x3mm)
• Essence: Voltage Regulator
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and Reel, 3000 units per reel

Specifications

• Input Voltage Range: 2.7V to 5.5V
• Output Voltage Range: 0.8V to 3.6V
• Maximum Output Current: 1.5A
• Quiescent Current: 17µA (typical)
• Switching Frequency: 2MHz
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The MAX15041ETE+T has the following pin configuration:

1. VIN: Input Voltage
2. GND: Ground
3. FB: Feedback Voltage
4. EN: Enable Control
5. SW: Switch Node
6. PGND: Power Ground
7. LX: Inductor Connection
8. VOUT: Output Voltage

Functional Features

• High efficiency voltage regulation
• Low quiescent current for power-saving applications
• Fast transient response for dynamic load changes
• Overcurrent and thermal protection
• Enable control for power management

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - High efficiency leads to reduced power consumption - Small package size allows for space-constrained designs - Wide input and output voltage range for versatile applications - Fast transient response ensures stable operation during load changes

Disadvantages: - Limited maximum output current of 1.5A - Requires external components for proper operation

Working Principles

The MAX15041ETE+T is a voltage regulator IC that converts an input voltage within the range of 2.7V to 5.5V to a regulated output voltage between 0.8V and 3.6V. It achieves high efficiency by utilizing a synchronous buck converter architecture. The IC operates at a switching frequency of 2MHz, allowing for smaller external components.

The feedback voltage pin (FB) monitors the output voltage and adjusts the duty cycle of the internal switches to maintain a stable output. The enable control pin (EN) provides a means to turn the regulator on or off, enabling power management functionality.

The IC incorporates overcurrent and thermal protection mechanisms to safeguard against excessive current or temperature conditions, ensuring reliable operation.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MAX15041ETE+T finds applications in various fields, including:

1. Portable Electronics: Powering smartphones, tablets, and portable gaming devices.
2. IoT Devices: Providing regulated power to sensors, actuators, and communication modules.
3. Industrial Automation: Powering control systems, motor drives, and sensor networks.
4. Automotive Electronics: Regulating power for infotainment systems, lighting, and ADAS modules.
5. Medical Devices: Supplying power to patient monitoring equipment, diagnostic devices, and wearable medical devices.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. MAX15042ETE+T: Similar specifications but with a higher maximum output current of 2A.
2. MAX15043ETE+T: Lower quiescent current of 10µA for ultra-low power applications.
3. MAX15044ETE+T: Higher input voltage range of 2.7V to 28V for automotive and industrial applications.

These alternative models offer similar functionality with slight variations in specifications to cater to different application requirements.

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