MAX17546ATP+T

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Power Management
• Characteristics: High-Efficiency Step-Down Converter
• Package: 20-Pin TQFN
• Essence: Voltage Regulator
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and Reel, 2500 units per reel

Specifications

• Input Voltage Range: 4.5V to 60V
• Output Voltage Range: 0.8V to 0.9 x VIN
• Output Current: Up to 5A
• Switching Frequency: 100kHz to 2.2MHz
• Efficiency: Up to 95%
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +125°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

1. EN: Enable Pin
2. FB: Feedback Pin
3. SS/TR: Soft-Start/Tracking Pin
4. PGND: Power Ground
5. SW: Switch Node
6. LX: Inductor Connection
7. VCC: Supply Voltage Input
8. AGND: Analog Ground
9. BOOT: Bootstrap Capacitor Connection
10. BST: Boost Capacitor Connection
11. COMP: Compensation Pin
12. SS/TR: Soft-Start/Tracking Pin
13. PGND: Power Ground
14. SW: Switch Node
15. LX: Inductor Connection
16. VCC: Supply Voltage Input
17. AGND: Analog Ground
18. BOOT: Bootstrap Capacitor Connection
19. BST: Boost Capacitor Connection
20. COMP: Compensation Pin

Functional Features

• High efficiency step-down converter
• Wide input voltage range for versatile applications
• Adjustable output voltage
• Integrated power MOSFETs for compact design
• Overcurrent and overtemperature protection
• Soft-start and tracking functionality
• Adjustable switching frequency

Advantages

• High efficiency results in reduced power dissipation and longer battery life
• Wide input voltage range allows for compatibility with various power sources
• Compact package size enables space-saving designs
• Integrated protection features enhance system reliability
• Adjustable output voltage provides flexibility in different applications

Disadvantages

• Limited output current may not be suitable for high-power applications
• Higher cost compared to non-integrated solutions
• Requires careful thermal management due to high power dissipation

Working Principles

The MAX17546ATP+T is a high-efficiency step-down converter that converts a higher input voltage to a lower output voltage. It utilizes integrated power MOSFETs, which switch the input voltage across an inductor to store energy. This stored energy is then transferred to the output capacitor, resulting in a regulated output voltage. The converter operates at a high switching frequency, allowing for smaller external components and reducing the overall size of the solution.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MAX17546ATP+T is commonly used in various applications, including:

1. Industrial automation systems
2. Automotive electronics
3. Telecommunications equipment
4. Power supplies
5. Battery-powered devices
6. LED lighting systems

Alternative Models

1. MAX17546GTP+T: Similar specifications and features, but in a 24-pin TQFN package.
2. MAX17546HTP+T: Higher output current capability (up to 8A) in a 20-pin TQFN package.
3. MAX17546JTP+T: Lower switching frequency range (100kHz to 1.5MHz) in a 20-pin TQFN package.

These alternative models provide options based on specific application requirements and design constraints.

In conclusion, the MAX17546ATP+T is a high-efficiency step-down converter that offers adjustable output voltage, integrated protection features, and a wide input voltage range. It is commonly used in various industries and has alternative models to cater to different application needs.