The MAX16962SAUEA/V+ is a high-efficiency, synchronous step-down converter that operates with a 2.7V to 5.5V input voltage range and provides a 0.8V to 3.6V output voltage range. The wide input/output voltage range and the ability to provide up to 4A to load current make this device ideal for on-board point-of-load and post-regulation applications. The MAX16962SAUEA/V+ achieves -3.7%/+2.6% output error over load, line, and temperature ranges.The MAX16962SAUEA/V+ features a 2.2MHz fixed-frequency PWM mode for better noise immunity and load transient response, and a pulse frequency modulation mode (SKIP) for increased efficiency during light-load operation. The 2.2MHz frequency operation allows for the use of all-ceramic capacitors and minimizes external components. The optional spread-spectrum frequency modulation minimizes radiated electromagnetic emissions.Integrated low RDSON switches improve efficiency at heavy loads and make the layout a much simpler task with respect to discrete solutions.The MAX16962SAUEA/V+ is offered with factory-preset output voltages or with an adjustable output voltage. Factory-preset output voltage versions allow customers to achieve -3.7%/+2.6% output voltage accuracy without using external resistors, while the adjustable output voltage version provides the flexibility to set the output voltage to any desired value between 0.8V to 3.6V using an external resistive divider.Additional features include 8ms soft-start, 16ms power-good output delay, overcurrent, and overtemperature protections. The MAX16962SAUEA/V+ is available in thermally enhanced 16-pin TSSOP-EP and 4mm x 4mm, 16-pin TQFN-EP packages, and is specified for operation over the -40°C to +125°C automotive temperature range.
Feature
- Small External Components
- 2.2MHz Operating Frequency
- Ideal for Point-of-Load Applications
- 4A Maximum Load Current
- Adjustable Output Voltage: 0.8V to 3.6V
- 2.7V to 5.5V Operating Supply Voltage
- High Efficiency at Light Load
- 26μA Skip Mode Quiescent Current
- Minimizes Electromagnetic Interference
- Programmable SYNC I/O Pin
- Operates Above AM-Radio Band
- Available Spread Spectrum
- Low Power Mode Saves Energy
- 1μA Shutdown Current
- Open-Drain Power-Good Output
- Limits Inrush Current During Startup
- Overtemperature and Short-Circuit Protections
- 4mm × 4mm, 16-Pin Thin QFN and 16-Pin TSSOP Packages
- -40°C to 125°C Operating Temperature Range
Applications
- Automotive Infotainment
- Industrial/Military
- Point-of-Load Applications