MAX1658ESA

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuits (ICs)
• Use: Voltage Regulator
• Characteristics:
  • High efficiency
  • Low dropout voltage
  • Adjustable output voltage
  • Current limit protection
• Package: SOIC-8
• Essence: Linear Regulator
• Packaging/Quantity: Tube / 98 pieces per tube

Specifications

• Input Voltage Range: 2.5V to 16V
• Output Voltage Range: 1.25V to 15V
• Output Current: Up to 500mA
• Dropout Voltage: 200mV at 100mA
• Quiescent Current: 50µA
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

Pin Configuration

The MAX1658ESA has a total of 8 pins, which are assigned as follows:

1. GND (Ground)
2. IN (Input Voltage)
3. EN (Enable)
4. FB (Feedback)
5. NC (No Connection)
6. VOUT (Output Voltage)
7. NC (No Connection)
8. VCC (Supply Voltage)

Functional Features

• High Efficiency: The MAX1658ESA offers high efficiency, ensuring minimal power loss during voltage regulation.
• Low Dropout Voltage: With a low dropout voltage of only 200mV at 100mA, the regulator can maintain a stable output even when the input voltage is close to the desired output voltage.
• Adjustable Output Voltage: The output voltage can be adjusted within a wide range of 1.25V to 15V, providing flexibility for various applications.
• Current Limit Protection: The device incorporates current limit protection, preventing excessive current flow and protecting the circuitry from damage.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - High efficiency results in minimal power loss. - Adjustable output voltage allows for versatile applications. - Current limit protection ensures circuit safety.

Disadvantages: - Limited output current of up to 500mA may not be sufficient for high-power applications. - Dropout voltage of 200mV at 100mA may affect performance in low voltage scenarios.

Working Principles

The MAX1658ESA is a linear regulator that operates by maintaining a constant voltage difference between the input and output terminals. It achieves this by dissipating excess energy as heat, resulting in a stable output voltage. The device utilizes feedback control to adjust the output voltage based on the desired value set by the user.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MAX1658ESA finds applications in various fields, including but not limited to:

1. Battery-powered devices: Provides regulated voltage for portable electronics such as smartphones, tablets, and wearable devices.
2. Industrial equipment: Suitable for powering sensors, actuators, and other components in industrial automation systems.
3. Automotive electronics: Used in automotive applications to regulate voltage for various subsystems, including infotainment systems, lighting, and control modules.
4. Communication systems: Enables stable voltage supply for routers, switches, and other network equipment.
5. Medical devices: Ensures reliable voltage regulation for medical instruments and equipment.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. LM317: A popular adjustable linear regulator with similar characteristics and pin configuration.
2. LT1083: Offers higher output current capability and lower dropout voltage compared to the MAX1658ESA.
3. LM1117: Fixed-output voltage regulator available in various voltage options, suitable for low-power applications.

These alternative models provide similar functionality and can be considered depending on specific requirements and constraints.

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