MAX1818EUT33#TG16

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Voltage Regulator
• Characteristics: Low Dropout, Low Quiescent Current
• Package: SOT-23-6
• Essence: Regulates voltage with low power consumption
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and Reel, 3000 units per reel

Specifications

• Input Voltage Range: 2.5V to 5.5V
• Output Voltage: 3.3V
• Dropout Voltage: 120mV at 100mA
• Quiescent Current: 40µA
• Load Regulation: ±0.1%
• Line Regulation: ±0.05%
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The MAX1818EUT33#TG16 has a total of six pins arranged as follows:

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| | --| VOUT | --| GND | --| EN | --| FB | --| VIN | |___________| ```

• VOUT: Output Voltage Pin
• GND: Ground Pin
• EN: Enable Pin
• FB: Feedback Pin
• VIN: Input Voltage Pin

Functional Features

• Low dropout voltage ensures efficient regulation even with small input-output differentials.
• Low quiescent current minimizes power consumption during standby or idle states.
• Enable pin allows for easy on/off control of the regulator.
• Feedback pin provides accurate output voltage regulation.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Low dropout voltage enables efficient operation in low-power applications. - Low quiescent current prolongs battery life in portable devices. - Small package size (SOT-23-6) facilitates space-constrained designs.

Disadvantages: - Limited input voltage range (2.5V to 5.5V) may not be suitable for all applications. - Output voltage fixed at 3.3V, limiting flexibility in certain scenarios.

Working Principles

The MAX1818EUT33#TG16 is a voltage regulator that maintains a stable output voltage of 3.3V regardless of variations in the input voltage. It achieves this by utilizing a low dropout architecture, which allows it to regulate the output voltage even when the input voltage is only slightly higher than the desired output voltage. The regulator operates with a low quiescent current, ensuring minimal power consumption during standby or idle periods.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MAX1818EUT33#TG16 is commonly used in various electronic devices and systems where a stable 3.3V power supply is required. Some typical application fields include:

1. Battery-Powered Devices: Portable electronics such as smartphones, tablets, and wearable devices benefit from the low dropout voltage and low quiescent current of the MAX1818EUT33#TG16, extending battery life.

2. IoT Devices: Internet of Things (IoT) devices often operate on low voltages and require efficient power management. The MAX1818EUT33#TG16 provides reliable regulation for IoT sensors, modules, and communication devices.

3. Embedded Systems: Microcontrollers, sensors, and other components in embedded systems often require a stable 3.3V supply. The MAX1818EUT33#TG16 ensures consistent power delivery in these applications.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. MAX1818EUT25#TG16: Similar to the MAX1818EUT33#TG16 but with an output voltage of 2.5V.
2. MAX1818EUT50#TG16: Similar to the MAX1818EUT33#TG16 but with an output voltage of 5.0V.
3. MAX1818EUT12#TG16: Similar to the MAX1818EUT33#TG16 but with an output voltage of 1.2V.

These alternative models provide different output voltages to accommodate various application requirements while maintaining similar characteristics and package options.

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