MAX16999AUA18+T

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Power Management
• Characteristics: High Efficiency, Low Quiescent Current, Wide Input Voltage Range
• Package: 8-pin µMAX®
• Essence: Voltage Regulator
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and Reel (3000 pieces per reel)

Specifications

• Input Voltage Range: 4.5V to 76V
• Output Voltage: 1.8V
• Output Current: Up to 500mA
• Quiescent Current: 17µA (typical)
• Efficiency: Up to 95%
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +125°C

Pin Configuration

The MAX16999AUA18+T has the following pin configuration:

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

Functional Features

• Wide Input Voltage Range: The MAX16999AUA18+T can accept input voltages ranging from 4.5V to 76V, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.
• High Efficiency: With an efficiency of up to 95%, this voltage regulator minimizes power losses and maximizes energy conversion.
• Low Quiescent Current: The device has a low quiescent current of only 17µA, reducing power consumption in standby or idle modes.
• Overcurrent Protection: The MAX16999AUA18+T incorporates overcurrent protection to safeguard against excessive current flow, ensuring safe operation.
• Thermal Shutdown: In case of excessive temperature, the device features thermal shutdown protection to prevent damage.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Wide input voltage range allows for versatile applications. - High efficiency minimizes power losses. - Low quiescent current reduces power consumption. - Overcurrent and thermal shutdown protection enhance safety.

Disadvantages: - Limited output current capacity (up to 500mA).

Working Principles

The MAX16999AUA18+T is a voltage regulator that converts an input voltage within the range of 4.5V to 76V to a fixed output voltage of 1.8V. It achieves this through a combination of switching and control circuitry. The device efficiently regulates the output voltage while minimizing power losses and maintaining low quiescent current.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MAX16999AUA18+T finds applications in various fields, including but not limited to:

1. Automotive Electronics: The wide input voltage range and high efficiency make it suitable for automotive applications such as infotainment systems, lighting controls, and power management modules.
2. Industrial Automation: The voltage regulator can be used in industrial automation equipment, where it provides stable power supply for control systems, sensors, and actuators.
3. Telecommunications: The device can be utilized in telecommunications infrastructure, ensuring reliable power delivery to network equipment, base stations, and communication devices.
4. Consumer Electronics: With its compact package and efficient performance, the MAX16999AUA18+T can be integrated into portable devices, IoT devices, and other consumer electronics.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. MAX16999AUA25+T: Similar to the MAX16999AUA18+T, but with an output voltage of 2.5V instead of 1.8V.
2. MAX16999AUA33+T: Similar to the MAX16999AUA18+T, but with an output voltage of 3.3V instead of 1.8V.
3. MAX16999AUA50+T: Similar to the MAX16999AUA18+T, but with an output voltage of 5.0V instead of 1.8V.

These alternative models offer different output voltage options to cater to specific application requirements while maintaining similar characteristics and features as the MAX16999AUA18+T.

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