MAX5038AEAI18-T

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Power Management
• Characteristics: High Efficiency, Low Power Consumption
• Package: 18-Pin SSOP (Shrink Small Outline Package)
• Essence: Voltage Regulator
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and Reel, 2500 units per reel

Specifications

• Input Voltage Range: 4.5V to 28V
• Output Voltage: 1.8V
• Output Current: Up to 3A
• Efficiency: Up to 95%
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

Pin Configuration

The MAX5038AEAI18-T has a total of 18 pins. The pin configuration is as follows:

1. VIN: Input Voltage
2. GND: Ground
3. FB: Feedback Pin
4. EN: Enable Pin
5. VCC: Supply Voltage
6. PGND: Power Ground
7. SW: Switching Node
8. BST: Bootstrap Capacitor Connection
9. COMP: Compensation Pin
10. SS/TR: Soft-Start/Tracking Pin
11. SYNC: Synchronization Pin
12. AGND: Analog Ground
13. SS/TR: Soft-Start/Tracking Pin
14. NC: No Connection
15. NC: No Connection
16. NC: No Connection
17. NC: No Connection
18. VOUT: Output Voltage

Functional Features

• High efficiency power conversion
• Low power consumption in standby mode
• Overcurrent protection
• Thermal shutdown protection
• Adjustable soft-start time
• Synchronization capability with external clock signal

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• High efficiency results in reduced power dissipation
• Wide input voltage range allows for versatile applications
• Compact package size enables space-saving designs
• Overcurrent and thermal protection ensure safe operation
• Adjustable soft-start time prevents inrush current

Disadvantages

• Limited output current capacity (up to 3A)
• Requires external synchronization for precise timing

Working Principles

The MAX5038AEAI18-T is a voltage regulator IC that converts an input voltage within the range of 4.5V to 28V into a stable 1.8V output voltage. It utilizes a switching regulator topology to achieve high efficiency power conversion. The IC incorporates various control features such as overcurrent protection, thermal shutdown, and adjustable soft-start time.

The device operates by controlling the duty cycle of an internal switch to regulate the output voltage. It uses feedback from the FB pin to adjust the duty cycle based on the difference between the actual output voltage and the desired 1.8V. The EN pin allows for enabling or disabling the regulator, while the SYNC pin enables synchronization with an external clock signal.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MAX5038AEAI18-T is commonly used in various applications where efficient power management is required. Some potential application fields include:

1. Industrial Automation: Powering control systems, motor drives, and sensors.
2. Telecommunications: Powering base stations, routers, and network equipment.
3. Automotive Electronics: Powering infotainment systems, lighting modules, and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS).
4. Consumer Electronics: Powering portable devices, audio/video equipment, and gaming consoles.
5. Renewable Energy: Powering solar inverters, wind turbines, and energy storage systems.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. MAX5038BAAI18-T
2. MAX5038CAAI18-T
3. MAX5038DAAI18-T
4. MAX5038EAAI18-T
5. MAX5038FAAI18-T

These alternative models offer similar functionality and specifications, providing flexibility for different design requirements.

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