MAX164CMRG/883B

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Power Management
• Characteristics: High-performance, radiation-hardened voltage regulator
• Package: Ceramic Flatpack (883B)
• Essence: Regulates and stabilizes voltage in harsh environments
• Packaging/Quantity: Individually packaged, quantity varies based on order

Specifications

• Input Voltage Range: 4.5V to 40V
• Output Voltage Range: 1.25V to 37V
• Maximum Output Current: 500mA
• Dropout Voltage: 300mV at 100mA
• Operating Temperature Range: -55°C to +125°C
• Radiation Hardness Assurance (RHA) Qualified: Yes

Detailed Pin Configuration

The MAX164CMRG/883B has a total of 8 pins:

1. VOUT: Output Voltage
2. GND: Ground
3. VIN: Input Voltage
4. ADJ: Adjustable Voltage Reference
5. NC: No Connection
6. NC: No Connection
7. NC: No Connection
8. NC: No Connection

Functional Features

• High accuracy and stability in regulating output voltage
• Low dropout voltage for efficient power management
• Radiation-hardened design for reliable operation in extreme conditions
• Adjustable voltage reference for flexibility in application

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - High-performance voltage regulation - Suitable for use in radiation-prone environments - Wide input and output voltage range - Low dropout voltage for efficient power conversion

Disadvantages: - Limited maximum output current (500mA) - Higher cost compared to non-radiation-hardened alternatives

Working Principles

The MAX164CMRG/883B is a voltage regulator IC that operates by comparing the output voltage with a reference voltage. It adjusts the current flowing through the pass transistor to maintain a stable output voltage, even when the input voltage or load conditions change. The radiation-hardened design ensures reliable operation in environments with high levels of ionizing radiation.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MAX164CMRG/883B is commonly used in applications that require power management in harsh environments, such as:

1. Aerospace and Defense Systems: Satellite systems, spacecraft, military equipment
2. Nuclear Power Plants: Control systems, monitoring devices
3. High-Altitude Balloons: Data collection and transmission systems
4. Industrial Automation: Robotic systems, control panels
5. Oil and Gas Exploration: Remote monitoring and control systems

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. MAX165CMRG/883B: Similar specifications and features, but with a higher maximum output current of 1A.
2. MAX163CMRG/883B: Lower maximum output current (300mA), suitable for applications with lower power requirements.
3. MAX166CMRG/883B: Higher maximum output current (750mA), ideal for applications with higher power demands.

(Note: These alternative models are also radiation-hardened and have similar pin configurations.)