MAX16936SAUEA/V+T

Product Overview

Category: Integrated Circuit
Use: Automotive Power Management IC
Characteristics: High efficiency, compact design, automotive-grade
Package: 16-pin TSSOP
Essence: Voltage regulator and LED driver
Packaging/Quantity: Tape & Reel / 2500 units

Specifications

• Input Voltage Range: 4.5V to 36V
• Output Voltage Range: 2.5V to 28V
• Maximum Output Current: 1.5A
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +125°C
• Switching Frequency: 200kHz to 2.2MHz

Detailed Pin Configuration

1. VIN (Pin 1) - Input voltage
2. SW (Pin 2) - Switch node for buck regulator
3. GND (Pins 3, 6, 7, 10, 11, 14, 15) - Ground
4. FB (Pin 4) - Feedback input for output regulation
5. EN (Pin 5) - Enable pin
6. PGND (Pin 8) - Power ground
7. LX (Pin 9) - Switch node for boost regulator
8. BST (Pin 12) - Bootstrap capacitor connection
9. VOUT (Pin 13) - Output voltage

Functional Features

• Integrated synchronous buck and boost regulators
• Wide input voltage range for automotive applications
• Adjustable output voltage
• Overcurrent and overtemperature protection
• LED current accuracy ±5%

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Compact solution for automotive lighting applications - High efficiency over wide input voltage range - Robust protection features for automotive environments

Disadvantages: - Higher cost compared to non-automotive grade solutions - Limited maximum output current compared to some alternatives

Working Principles

The MAX16936SAUEA/V+T is an integrated circuit designed to provide efficient power management for automotive lighting applications. It incorporates both buck and boost regulators to accommodate the wide input voltage range typically encountered in automotive systems. The device regulates the output voltage with high accuracy and provides protection features to ensure reliable operation in harsh automotive environments.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MAX16936SAUEA/V+T is well-suited for various automotive lighting applications, including interior and exterior LED lighting, as well as backlighting for infotainment systems and instrument clusters. Its ability to efficiently manage power across a wide input voltage range makes it ideal for use in vehicles where voltage fluctuations are common.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. LM5164-Q1: Automotive-grade synchronous buck regulator with similar input voltage range and output current capabilities.
2. LT3952: LED driver with integrated buck-boost DC/DC converter, suitable for automotive lighting applications.

This completes the entry for MAX16936SAUEA/V+T, providing comprehensive information about its category, specifications, features, and application considerations.

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