MAX17506

PRODUCTION

4.5V–60V, 5A, High-Efficiency, Synchronous Step-Down DC-DC Converter with Internal Compensation

Industry's First 60V, 5A Internal FET Synchronous Buck Converter

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Part Details

  • Reduces External Components and Total Cost
    • No Schottky-Synchronous Operation
    • Internal Compensation for Any Output Voltage
    • Built-In Soft-Start
    • All-Ceramic Capacitors, Compact Layout
  • Reduce Number of DC-DC Regulators to Stock
    • Wide 4.5V to 60V Input
    • Adjustable Output-Voltage Range from 0.9V up to 90% of VIN
    • 100kHz to 2.2MHz Adjustable Switching Frequency with External Synchronization
  • Reduces Power Dissipation
    • Peak Efficiency > 95%
    • PFM/DCM Modes Enables Enhanced Light-Load Efficiency
    • Auxiliary Bootstrap LDO for Improved Efficiency
    • 3.5µA Shutdown Current
  • Operates Reliably in Adverse Industrial Environments
    • Hiccup or Latchoff Mode Overload Protection
    • DL to LX Short Detection Feature
    • Built-In Output Voltage Monitoring with Active-Low RESET
    • Programmable EN/UVLO Threshold
    • Monotonic Startup into Prebiased Load
    • Overtemperature Protection
    • High Industrial -40°C to +125°C Ambient Operating Temperature / -40°C to +150°C Junction Temperature Range
MAX17506
4.5V–60V, 5A, High-Efficiency, Synchronous Step-Down DC-DC Converter with Internal Compensation
MAX17506: Typical Application Circuit for 5V Output
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MAX17504 PRODUCTION 4.5V–60V, 3.5A, High-Efficiency, Synchronous Step-Down DC-DC Converter with Internal Compensation
MAX17503 PRODUCTION 4.5V-60V, 2.5A, High-Efficiency, Synchronous Step-Down DC-DC Converter with Internal Compensation
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Evaluation Kits

MAX17506EVKITA

Evaluation Kit for the MAX17506 3.3V Output-Voltage Application

Features and Benefits

  • Operates From a 4.5V to 60V Input Supply
  • 3.3V Output Voltage
  • Up to 5A Output Current
  • 450kHz Switching Frequency
  • Enable/UVLO Input, Resistor-Programmable UVLO Threshold
  • Adjustable Soft-Start Time
  • MODE Pin to Select Among PWM, PFM, or DCM Modes
  • Open-Drain Active-Low RESET Output
  • External Frequency Synchronization
  • Overcurrent and Overtemperature Protection
  • Proven PCB Layout
  • Fully Assembled and Tested

Product Details

The MAX17506 3.3V output evaluation kit (EV kit) provides a proven design to evaluate the MAX17506 high-voltage, high-efficiency, synchronous step-down DC-DC converter. The EV kit is preset for 3.3V output at load currents up to 5A and features a 450kHz switching frequency for optimum efficiency and component size. The EV kit features adjustable-input undervoltage lockout, adjustable soft-start, open-drain active-low RESET signal, and external frequency synchronization.

Applications

  • Base Station Power Supplies
  • Distributed Supply Regulation
  • General-Purpose Point-of-Load
  • High-Voltage Single-Board Systems
  • Industrial Power Supplies
  • Wall Transformer Regulation

MAX17506EVKITBE

Evaluation Kit for the MAX17506 5V Output-Voltage Application

Features and Benefits

  • Operates From a 6.5V to 60V Input Supply
  • 5V Output Voltage
  • Up to 5A Output Current
  • 450kHz Switching Frequency
  • Enable/UVLO Input, Resistor-Programmable UVLO Threshold
  • Adjustable Soft-Start Time
  • MODE Pin to Select Among PWM, PFM, or DCM Modes
  • Open-Drain Active-Low RESET Output
  • External Clock Synchronization
  • Overcurrent and Overtemperature Protection
  • Proven PCB Layout
  • Fully Assembled and Tested
  • Complies with CISPR22(EN55022) Class B Conducted and Radiated Emissions

Product Details

The MAX17506EVKITBE# (EV kit) provides a proven design to evaluate the MAX17506 high-voltage, highefficiency, synchronous step-down DC-DC converter. The EV kit is preset for a 5V output at load currents up to 5A and features a 450kHz switching frequency for optimum efficiency and component size. The EV kit features adjustable-input, undervoltage-lockout, adjustable soft-start, open-drain active-low RESET signal, and external clock synchronization. The EV kit also provides a good layout example, which is optimized for conducted, radiated EMI and thermal performance. For more details about the IC benefits and features, refer to the MAX17506 data sheet.

Applications

  • Base Station Power Supplies
  • Distributed Supply Regulation
  • General-Purpose Point-of-Load
  • High-Voltage Single-Board Systems
  • Industrial Power Supplies
  • Wall Transformer Regulation

MAX17506EVKITB

Evaluation Kit for the MAX17506 5V Output-Voltage Application

Features and Benefits

  • Operates From a 6.5V to 60V Input Supply
  • 5V Output Voltage
  • Up to 5A Output Current
  • 450kHz Switching Frequency
  • Enable/UVLO Input, Resistor-Programmable UVLO Threshold
  • Adjustable Soft-Start Time
  • MODE Pin to Select Among PWM, PFM, or DCM Modes
  • Open-Drain Active-Low RESET Output
  • External Frequency Synchronization
  • Overcurrent and Overtemperature Protection
  • Proven PCB Layout
  • Fully Assembled and Tested

Product Details

The MAX17506 5V output evaluation kit (EV kit) provides a proven design to evaluate the MAX17506 high-voltage, high-efficiency, synchronous step-down DC-DC converter. The EV kit is preset for a 5V output at load currents up to 5A and features a 450kHz switching frequency for optimum efficiency and component size. The EV kit features adjustable-input, undervoltage-lockout, adjustable soft-start, open-drain active-low RESET signal, and external frequency synchronization.

Applications

  • Base Station Power Supplies
  • Distributed Supply Regulation
  • General-Purpose Point-of-Load
  • High-Voltage Single-Board Systems
  • Industrial Power Supplies
  • Wall Transformer Regulation

MAX17506EVKITA
Evaluation Kit for the MAX17506 3.3V Output-Voltage Application
MAX17506EVKITBE
Evaluation Kit for the MAX17506 5V Output-Voltage Application
MAX17506EVKITB
Evaluation Kit for the MAX17506 5V Output-Voltage Application

Reference Designs

MAXREFDES1032
MAXREFDES1032 Circuits from the lab

5A/12V Step-Down DC-DC Converter with Integrated HS Switch and External LS Switch Using the MAX17506

Features and Benefits

  • No Schottky-Synchronous Operation
  • Internal Compensation for Any Output Voltage
  • Built-In Soft-Start
  • 100kHz to 2.2MHz Adjustable Switching Frequency
  • 3.5μA Shutdown Current
  • Hiccup or Latchoff Mode Overload Protection
  • Programmable EN/UVLO Threshold
  • Overtemperature Protection
Power-supply reference design provides a 5V output and up to 5A of load current for system power of auxiliary functions such as monitoring and control.
MAXREFDES1034 Circuits from the lab

High-Efficiency Power Supply for TVs Using MAX17506

Features and Benefits

  • Low-Profile Design (6mm Height)
  • 5V/5A Output
  • Built-In Soft-Start
  • 300kHz Switching Frequency
  • PWM Mode
  • Bootstrap LDO for Improved Efficiency at High VIN
  • Built-In Soft-Start
  • Internally Compensated
MAXREFDES1054 Circuits from the lab

Non-Isolated, Single-Output, Synchronous Buck, Step-Down, DC-DC Converter Using the MAX17506

Features and Benefits

  • Wide 4.5V to 60V Input
  • Adjustable 0.9V to 0.9 x VIN Output
  • 100kHz to 2.2MHz Adjustable Switching Frequency with External Synchronization
  • 100kHz to 2.2MHz Adjustable Switching Frequency
  • Up to 5A Output Current
  • Fully Assembled and Tested
  • Proven PCB Layout
MAXREFDES1032
5A/12V Step-Down DC-DC Converter with Integrated HS Switch and External LS Switch Using the MAX17506
MAXREFDES1032
MAXREFDES1034
High-Efficiency Power Supply for TVs Using MAX17506
Power-supply reference design provides a 5V output and up to 5A of load current for system power of auxiliary functions such as monitoring and control.
MAXREFDES1054
Non-Isolated, Single-Output, Synchronous Buck, Step-Down, DC-DC Converter Using the MAX17506

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